The moment I accepted the prompt, the world turned silent.
No birds. No wind. Even the insects stopped. A single golden light pulsed in the air in front of me.
Race Evolution Available
Processing compatible paths...
Magic surged through my body. My limbs tightened. The System wasn't just checking my level. It was reading everything—my instincts, growth, purpose.
Then it spoke.
Choose Your Evolution Path
The four choices didn't appear as words, but as knowledge. I didn't read them. I understood them. Each one reached into my mind and showed me what it would mean.
1. Goblin Warlock
An evolved caster focused on destruction. A wielder of fire and force.
Stat Gains: +8 Intelligence, +5 Strength, +2 Endurance
Abilities Gained:
Ignition Pulse (Active): Fire spells deal area damage.
Mana Channel (Passive): Reduces MP cost of fire spells by 20%.
2. Forest Hexcaller
A spiritual evolution in tune with the hidden forces of nature.
Stat Gains: +5 Intelligence, +3 Endurance, +3 Agility
Abilities Gained:
Entropic Field (Passive): Slows enemy movement and weakens magic resistance.
Spirit Bind (Active): Binds small or weakened creatures.
3. Goblin Arcanist(Unique)
Requirements: All base stats above 20, Intelligence 40+
A pure magic evolution with complete control over spell structure and casting.
Stat Gains: +15 Intelligence, +5 Endurance
Abilities Gained:
Arcane Weave (Passive): Modify spells freely based on MP used.
Spell Sculptor (Passive): Adjust spell shape, size, and timing in real time.
Mystic Instinct (Passive): Automatically triggers defense spells if attacked while casting.
4. Goblin Spellblade(Unique)
Requirements: Strength, Endurance, Agility, Intelligence all above 20
A hybrid evolution merging physical prowess with raw magical force. Can create weapons out of magic itself. Each weapon's strength scales with the user.
Stat Gains: +10 Intelligence, +6 Strength, +2 Endurance, +4 Agility
Abilities Gained:
Weaponsmith (Passive): Combine magic into weapon strikes.
Overchannel (Active): Converts full MP into a single devastating attack.
Arcbound Core (Passive): Magic amplifies physical stats when channelled through weapons or the body.
All four hovered before me, waiting.
The Warlock offered raw flame.
The Hexcaller promised control.
The Arcanist whispered of freedom.
But the Spellblade…
That one felt alive.
It didn't ask for intelligence alone. It demanded strength. Will. Body. Mastery of both blade and flame. It wouldn't be easy. But power never is.
I clenched my fist. The choice was mine.