Lost deep within the foreboding {Dungeon}, I began to detect faint signals, the kinds that were unmistakably life forms lurking nearby. My [Appraisal] readings confirmed they were all {Monsters}, most of them low-level creatures—fodder, really, like the ones described in a dungeon guide I once skimmed. As I charged through the dungeon's dimly lit corridors, I effortlessly sliced through every creature in my path, leaving a trail of fallen bodies without even breaking a sweat. By the time I paused to take stock, I’d killed 25 {Zombies}, 16 {Goblins}, 8 {Orcs}, and 11 {Ogres}. For some reason, I kept track of every one of them—perhaps an old habit, or just a way to measure my progress.
Soon, I found myself standing in front of a strange door. It looked improper, so ordinary it was almost eerie, stirring a strange sense of nostalgia. This door looked just like the ones back home in Japan—a reminder that regardless of where you are, some things never change. I pushed it open and stepped through, coming face-to-face with a {Monster} that was notably stronger than the others I’d encountered here. Still, I felt certain this one would pose no real threat.
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Status
* Name: [No Name]
* Class: [Saint]
* Job: [Goblin Saint]
* Title: [Goblin who knows 'Magic']
* Level: 98
* Species: Goblin
* Evolution System: {Monster}
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This {Goblin} was nameless, as expected, but his level caught my attention—98? That’s absurdly high for one of his kind. I used [Appraise] to gain more insight, revealing a high rank among {Goblins}. To them, he was powerful, almost revered. To me? Just another speed bump.
I gripped my [Katana] with renewed resolve and lunged at him, ready to end this quickly. Suddenly, he muttered something under his breath. Instantly, arrows formed from thin air and came flying at me, a surprising twist that caught me off guard. I tried to dodge but took a direct hit. Checking my [Health], I saw only 5 points had dropped, and they were already regenerating. That’s when it hit me—I had an 'Unholy' [Body], granting me a natural resistance to all {Elements}. His weak 'Magic' was no match for me.
“Come on, attack me, Goblee!” I yelled mockingly, testing his reaction. To my surprise, he froze mid-stride, confusion crossing his face. Slowly, he approached, but rather than attacking, he suddenly knelt down, bowing as if I were royalty.
“Thank you for bestowing me with a name, my liege,” he said reverently, his tone full of awe.
I stared at him, taken aback. “What the…? When did I do that?” I muttered under my breath as I opened his updated Status.
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Status Update
* Name: Goblee
* Level: 126
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It turned out that calling him “Goblee” had somehow solidified itself as his official name. Before I could react, a brilliant light enveloped him, the same radiant glow I’d seen during my own {Evolution}. As the light dimmed, I couldn’t believe what I saw. The creature standing before me was no longer a {Goblin}; he had transformed into a {Human}. It all started to make sense. In a book I’d read, I remembered something about how giving a name to a {Monster} could cause it to evolve, making it more human-like.
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“My liege, I have become {Human}," Goblee announced, his voice now tolerable. As a {Goblin}, his voice was so grating it made me want to puke, but now it had smoothed, becoming even pleasant.
“Really?” I asked sceptically, and glanced at his Status once more to check for any other changes.
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Status Update
* Job: [Servant]
* Master: Xebecs
* Title: [The Transcended One], [Former Monster], [Servant of Xebecs]
* Species: Human (Transcended Monster)
* Evolution System: [Master's Wish]
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It took me a while to process everything. Somehow, this former {Monster} had become my [Servant], his allegiance now bound to me. His 'Evolution System' showed that I could transfer any of my former forms to him each time I evolved. As a [Transcended Monster], he started at [Level 30], but his level limit would increase as I evolved further. This wasn’t just a Skill; it was an entire system tied to my being. Despite my confusion, I sensed he could be of use, so I brought him along with me.
As soon as we stepped out, the entire {Dungeon} collapsed behind us, leaving a stunned crowd of onlookers who stared, wide-eyed, at the sight of us emerging. Their shock was almost palpable, the silence thick as they took in what had just happened.
“You… you cleared the entire {Dungeon} on your own? How… how is that even possible?” someone finally managed to stammer, his voice quivering with disbelief. That’s when it hit me—I hadn’t checked my Status since completing the {Dungeon}.
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Status Update
* Name: Hayate Xebecs Kakashi
* Class: {Deicide}
* Job: {Deicide}
* Title: [The one who is destined to kill the {God}], [Master of a Transcended Monster]
* Level: 32/100
* Species: Unholy Human
* Attributes:
* Attack: 290
* Agility: 340
* Mana: 10550/10550
* Intelligence: 300
* Wisdom: 32%
* Defense: 290
* Health: 750/750
* Skills:
* [Evolution Bar]: Tracks my potential, linked to my [Body] attribute.
* [Multi-Task]: Enhances mental processing, tied to [Wisdom].
* [Master Swordsmanship] (Lvl 7/10)
* [Hybrid Stomach]: I can consume anything in the universe.
* [Unholy Body]: High healing ability; regenerates skin and, at higher levels, mends severe wounds.
* {Unholy Magic} (Lvl 3/10): Controls space around me; immune to {Holy} elements.
* {Undemonic Magic} (Lvl 3/10): Grants control over time; immune to {Demonic} elements.
* {Αβυσσος Μαγεία}: Grants control over "Void” and resistance to all {Elements}.
* [Elemental Resistance]: Renders all {Elements} useless against me.
* {Elemental Magic}: Mastery over all {Elements}.
* [Appraisal EX]: Allows me to appraise anything of a lower level.
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I blinked, stunned by the drastic increase in my stats. Clearly, the difference between practice and live combat was vast. I started to walk away, eager to leave the scene, when the same guy I’d knocked out before entering the {Dungeon} ran up to me, looking pale and nervous.
“Who are you, kid—I mean, uh, stranger?” he asked, stumbling over his words as my glare bore into him.
“None of your business,” I replied coldly, brushing past him. But as I took a step forward, a firm voice called out from behind me.
“I, [Elven Princess], command you to stop and provide answers!” she declared, her tone laced with royal authority. Did she think she was still in her palace? I scoffed internally and continued walking.
Goblee, however, seemed amused by her presence. “Master, is she your fiancée?” he asked with a straight face that made me cringe with embarrassment.
“What are you talking about? I just met her before entering the {Dungeon}. How could she possibly be my fiancée?” I replied, exasperated.
“My apologies, Master. I must have drawn the wrong conclusion,” he said, bowing in a show of deference. Before I could say anything else, another voice shouted from behind.
“Wait just a moment!”