Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken novel Chapter 12

Hmmm.

The monsters really grew these past three days.

How shocking...

This is what you call.. evolution, huh...

Does receiving a name prompt evolution?

Come to think of it, Veldora had mentioned something about names...

Something about "nameless" and "named monster".

I see! For a monster to get a name is for them to become a named monster!

So their stats increase, and the result"evolution!

I see... that's why they were jubilant.

That also explains why I used up so much power.

Monster evolution is absurd.

Rather than growing up, it's probably better to say that they became a different being.

The goblins eyes sparkle in delight, reflecting their profound wisdom, and directed at the females....

What the hell! They actually look feminine!

I'm so surprised I can't even scream!

Eh? .... EHH???

I couldn't believe my eyes.

Though they were small monsters, resembling monkeys...

The males became hobgoblins.

The females became goblinas.

Thus they evolved.

According to what Rigurdo said, they heard the "Voice of the World".

"This is the great and rare evolution that I've heard legends about!" Is how excited he was when he told me about it.

The goblin females used to be covered from head to toe but due to the evolution some particularly voluptuous parts are visible.

"The walls are jealous of your figure!" ~ is a joke I can no longer say.

The males are certainly happy.

And they aren't wearing much either...

I guess of the three necessatities of life, we'll have to figure out clothing first.

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And then there's the "Ranga" problem.

He's been so happy with my recovery, that he doesn't leave me alone for even a second.

And while I can't say I don't like the soft fur... I'm more of a cat person.

Don't get me wrong: I don't hate it.

ŒSo, Ranga, I only gave you a name, so why did the rest of the pack evolve?

That's right. As soon as I gave Ranga the name, that unpleasant incident occurred...

ŒMy beloved master! We of the fang wolves are "many as one". The name you bestowed had become the name of our species!

I see, I see.

A shared name, so everyone evolved.

According to him, the previous alpha did not favor this principle.

If he had, that battle might have gone a little differently.

Oh and with regards to that, Ranga seems to have secured his leadership in the pack.

And thanks to that, the species changed from fang wolves to storm fang wolves.

So to summarize, they've gotten stronger! Is what he wants to say.

Seems like he wants to be praised, so...

ŒWell done!

And he happily waved his tail.

As you'd imagine, if a five meter monster starts waving his tail, you'll be blown away.

Funnily enough, a scowl is enough to make him dejected.

The problem, however, was in the wolves' care.

Since becoming pairs, the wolves and goblins live together...

Or rather, for lack of housing, the goblins use the wolves as pillows.

Clothing is an issue, and so is housing.

So... what to do...?

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There was a mountain load of food in front of me.

So with regards to the nourishment, that answered any concern.

It seems that at the same time as I ran out of magical energy, everyone began to evolve.

And, after it finished a day later, they decided to celebrate together.

However, as I was still continuing my recovery, they only continued to gather food.

So during recovery, although I could feel being caressed, I could not sense either the evolution or the party preparations.

Lowered activity state makes me surprisingly defenseless. Have to be more careful.

However, to wait for my orders even in that situations"that is praiseworthy.

It seems that their intelligence increased during the evolution.

Perhaps the spirit is affected greater than the body.

Originally, the goblins would hunt and gather the food, and so survive.

Now, with the wolves's help, their habitat has greatly increased.

What is more surprising, however, is that the goblin-wolf pair can use telepathic communication.

They have become the wolf-riding goblins.

Thus, the wolves no longer are just an addition to our fighting strength.

Goblin"a monster which had never won before has now become an expert hunter.

And the amount of food they procured over two days is the proof.

However, there is a problem.

Life dependent on the fruits of the forest is rather uncertain.

I'll have to teach them crop farming sooner rather than later.

I guess I need to start by looking for a good crop plant... maybe rice.

I'll keep an eye out.

For now, let's just thoughtless enjoy the party!

And so that day, in celebration of their evolution, the battle's end, my recovery, the banquet continued long into the night.

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And the sun rose again.

Everyone had gathered.

There are many things to do today, but I must first convey the most important matter.

That is, the rules of this village.

Those must be decided in the very beginning.

Any community requires rules. A natural notion for the Japanese people.

"A rule is something that protects, not something that is protected"

Some adults (me included) used to joke like that, but that is currently unimportant.

I have thought of three basic rules.

At the very least, I want to keep these three.

Any other rules they can make and enforce themselves.

ŒHas everyone gathered? In that case, I'll announce the rules! There are three, and I want you all to solemnly swear to uphold them

Having said so, I announced these rules.

Do not attack humans

Do not fight comrades

Do not look down on other races

So were the three rules.

With extra thought many more rules should be added, but they will be hard to uphold at first.

For me personally, I established the most important ones.

Now then, how will they react?

ŒIs this fine? For what reason should we avoid fights with humans?

So asked Rigur.

In response, Rigurdo glared at his son with a furious expression. Does he understand my intentions?

They really should take it easy once in a while though.

ŒSimple. I like humans. End of story.

ŒI see! Understood!