Let’s Manage the Tower – Chapter 329

I don’t quite remember when self-awareness was born.

However, I do remember being born into this world vaguely.

I assume my companions felt the same way.

I was born with some kind of pattern glowing at my feet.

At that time, I only had two instincts: appetite and lust.

But when I realized that was in front of me, I instinctively knelt down.

Looking back now, I’m amazed I could notice with such simple thoughts.

However, my other companions noticed them first, so perhaps something about us drew in.

At that time, gave me the name Gabo.

From that moment on, that name became a lifelong treasure for Gabo.

I think I truly gained self-awareness after the first change.

Later, when I asked , they told me it was called Shinka.

In essence, it’s a significant change in body and cognitive abilities.

After the first Shinka, it became incredibly easy to defeat monsters that appeared around our village.

It was also around this time that I started to think things through properly.

Even so, looking back now, my thoughts were very simple.

Still, for my companions, my change seemed significant, and I was recognized as their leader.

Before, hunting was done in groups of several people, but there was no clear leader; it was decided on a case-by-case basis.

From then on, I was recognized as the leader not only in hunting but also in everyday life.

As I spent time as the leader of my companions, I gradually learned how to organize a group effectively.

While I was doing that, would sometimes visit our village.

One day, I realized that , like us, could speak.

I tried to understand what was saying each time they visited, but I couldn’t grasp it.

By then, other individuals were evolving like me.

They seemed to have been trying the same thing, but in the end, they couldn’t understand ‘s words either.

Then one day.

arrived and, as usual, started doing something for my companions.

We couldn’t quite understand what was doing.

However, after came, my companions often underwent Shinka.

Finally, it was my turn.

approached me and started doing the same things they did for the others.

I didn’t know what they were doing, but I was prepared to accept it all.

I had no negative emotions, such as being subjected to something cruel.

And then, it happened suddenly.

I realized that had bestowed some kind of power upon me.

The moment I understood that, I could suddenly understand ‘s words.

The content of what they were saying at that time was about the power they had just bestowed upon us, myself included.

called this power Kago.

After that, continued to speak with my companions about various things, but even though I could hear the words, I couldn’t understand their meaning.

However, I understood that the power of Kago would be another great strength for us.

Since it was a power given to me, I resolved to utilize it properly.

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From then on, I worked hard on various things.

As a result of trying to master the Kago I had received, I finally achieved my second Shinka.

With this, it’s safe to say I have fully gained self-awareness.

What made me happiest was being able to pronounce words that were difficult with my previous body.

From then on, I desperately practiced to be able to pronounce words.

My companions were surprised that I could speak the same language as .

When I told them that being able to speak was thanks to Shinka, I could see my companions becoming enthusiastic.

Shinka changed more than just my ability to manipulate language.

Like the previous Shinka, my physical abilities and cognitive functions also improved.

With my greatly enhanced abilities, hunting monsters became easier.

I don’t intend to let my guard down, but I no longer fear being defeated by monsters appearing in the village’s surroundings.

Instead, I focused on improving my companions’ abilities.

There isn’t anyone else who received power from around the same time as me and has reached the same level of strength, but their power seems to be steadily increasing.

My only dissatisfaction is that the weapons I use for hunting monsters are limited to blunt objects, but that can’t be helped.

If possible, I wish I could use the weapons that and their companions possess, but there’s nothing I can do about that.

Perhaps someday I could ask for help.

However, that feels too presumptuous, and I doubt I’ll ever be able to do it.

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As I hunted monsters and taught my companions various things, the day finally came.

One of my companions rushed in to inform me that had come to the village.

Hurriedly, I, along with several companions, headed to where the report indicated.

Indeed, was there.

I immediately knelt down and spoke the words I had practiced.

“Welcome.”

I was relieved that I could pronounce it as practiced, and at the same time, ‘s surprised expression was memorable.

Was it that surprising?

Afterward, they asked me various things.

There were things I couldn’t answer well, but said, “It’s amazing just that you can speak properly.”

That alone made all the effort I put into practicing words worthwhile.

While checking on my companions, I was asked various questions, and in the confusion, I ended up mentioning the weapons.

Regarding daily necessities, we can make them ourselves, but we can’t obtain high-quality weapons.

When I said that, thought for a moment and then promised to bring weapons later.

Perhaps they were concerned that we might rebel when we obtained weapons, hence the delay.

It’s natural to worry about such things.

The fact that they promised to bring them is already a great achievement.

To my surprise, just a few days later, they brought ten iron swords.

I never expected them to prepare them so quickly, and I was so moved that I was speechless for a while.

Ten swords wouldn’t be enough for all my companions, but it was more than enough.

I decided to distribute them to those with the highest combat capabilities among my companions first.

Even more surprisingly, further offered to tell them if there was anything else they wanted.

I felt too embarrassed to ask for more, so I immediately replied that it was sufficient.

However, after that, there was one thing I wanted to know, so I asked a question.

“A question? What is it?”

“Please, tell me your name.”

looked taken aback.

“Huh? Didn’t I tell you?”

They said so.

Perhaps their name was mentioned when was talking with my companions, but to be mistaken would be insolent.

I wanted to hear it accurately.

“My name is Kousuke. I’m called Kousuke.”

As that name permeated within me, I felt it become a source of further strength.

My desire to serve this person, no, Kousuke-sama, even at the cost of my life, grew stronger.

Currently, I haven’t received any specific instructions, but I believe my primary mission is to maintain this village.

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One day, Kousuke-sama came to the village.

By then, I had achieved my next stage of Shinka.

I tried to speak to Kousuke-sama using the more fluent language I had acquired, but for some reason, Kousuke-sama looked extremely surprised.

They were more surprised than ever before.

Being surprised by Shinka, it felt like an excessive reaction.

After all, this was my third Shinka.

Before daring to greet them, I asked,

“Um… is something wrong?”

“Ah, yeah… Gabo, you were a woman.”

“? Is that so?”

I answered honestly as asked, but for some reason, Kousuke-sama looked shocked.

Seeing that expression, I inexplicably felt a surge of vexation, but I made sure not to show it.

I couldn’t display a disrespectful attitude towards Kousuke-sama.

On that day, Kousuke-sama bestowed a new name upon me.

My new name is Sol.

Of course, I had no complaints about the name Gabo, but this new name suited me even better, so I gladly accepted it.

And thus concludes the story of Gabo, now Sol.

Of course, this refers to the Ogre Demon Head individual mentioned in the story of Goblin evolution.

The new evolution mentioned towards the end will be discussed in a separate story.

By the way, please consider my language ability as a form of fantasy power.

No need to question how I learned it with no one around to talk to.

You could also say it’s because the gods taught me during my evolution, haha.