Goblin Kingdom (Part 1)

Chapter 2: Gekokujou

I quenched my hunger by going after the small preys.

It was through this that I was able to pass the night.

The number of prey I had devoured total to four. 2 of which were rabbits, one was a frog, and another was a lizard.

If I were still human, I would have surely already thrown up with such a meal. There's no more questioning it With this meal and last night's rest, there's no doubt left within me.

Monster.

Yes, I am a monster.

Seeing this hideous form of mine has already become somewhat normal. At the very least, I no longer quiver when I see myself.

Besides, it's not all that bad. I noticed it when I had first hunted. This body is considerably more formidable than that of humans.

Eyes that see in the dark, nails that can tear apart its preys, and fangs strong enough to crunch with. Such power could not even be compared to a human's puny strength.

Furthermore, there is no longer anything to fear when it comes to unclean water. This body's resistance is exceptional, unclean water won't graze it.

Humanity had shed many things through the course of evolution. And those things that humanity has lost, this body still possesses.

If I so desired, I could live the rest of my days like this, and I wouldn't have the slightest bit of trouble. Because this body is actually more convenient than my human body.

Of course, I'd like to be excused from having to be reduced to living here as a monster.

Slumping down beneath the shade of a tree, I began to think.

Now, what should I do?

I definitely don't want to become a monster.

I had once read something about a situation like this before. It was a story about a man who became a tiger. In that story, the man grew insane, and he became not only a tiger in body, but also in mind.

I don't wish to end up like that.

Chances are, I am in a different world. And most likely, I am no longer human. Then in that case, I must find a way to go back.

Now, what should I do?

I pondered my course of action to myself as I toyed with the rabbit I'd caught just before daybreak.

Thinking back on it, didn't that goblin talk?

"Get feeds", he said.

He said, he certainly did. If so, then he is capable of speech.

Since mutual understanding is possible, then wouldn't that imply that there are other goblins as well?

I may not know how to return, but if there's a community, then there should be a way for me to get information.

With that, I set my mind. I take the rabbit and begin to walk towards that den.

But as soon as I did, I felt a chill run up my spine, causing me to stop in my tracks. As I felt that sensation run up me, I immediately jumped into a bush.

The fear circulated throughout my whole body, causing my feet to quiver uncontrollably.

Curious and alert, I strain my ears. There, a painful whizzing sound entered my ears. At the same time, I spotted a giant spider around the size of two grown men, walking like a king.