**Chapter 10: Changes and Decisions**
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For the next week, Grey continued his hunts in the outskirts of the Forest of Silence, pushing himself to grow stronger. Each day, he sought out more challenging prey, using the skills and tactics he had developed alongside Glimmer. They moved through the dense undergrowth like shadows, silently tracking and taking down their targets.
But as the days passed, Grey began to notice something strange. His body was changing. When he first arrived in this world, reborn as a goblin, he had been small and weak, barely reaching 140 cm in height. His muscles were thin, and his frame was frail, a far cry from the strength he had possessed in his previous life.
Now, however, things were different. His height had increased, and he now stood around 160 cm, which was unusually tall for a goblin. His muscles had also developed, becoming more defined and powerful. He felt stronger, faster, more capable in every way. It was as if his body was evolving, adapting to the challenges he faced.
Grey wasn't sure what was causing these changes. Was it the experience he had gained from hunting, or was it something deeper, something tied to the very nature of this world? He couldn't be sure, but he knew one thing for certain: he was no longer the same weak goblin he had been when he first woke up in that mine.
Meanwhile, in the heart of the Forest of Silence, the female elf made her way to the capital of the elven Queendom. She moved swiftly, her thoughts focused on the strange encounter she had with Grey. She had never seen a goblin like him before—one that could kill a mutant bear, a feat that would have been impossible for most members of his kind.
When she arrived at the Queen's palace, she was immediately granted an audience. The Queen of the elves was a regal figure, her presence commanding respect and awe. With her flowing silver hair and piercing eyes, she exuded an air of wisdom and authority.
The elf knelt before the Queen and recounted everything that had happened—the mutant bear, her encounter with Grey, and his unusual request to pass through the forest. The Queen listened intently, her expression thoughtful.
"Mutant monsters have been increasing in number," the Queen mused when the elf finished her report. "It is a troubling development. The balance of our forest is being disrupted, and we must take action to protect our land."
The elf nodded in agreement. "The goblin claimed to have killed the mutant bear. I saw the corpse with my own eyes. He is not like the others of his kind. He is… different."
The Queen leaned back in her throne, considering the information. "It is rare, but not unheard of, for a goblin to grow stronger than the rest. This one intrigues me. For a goblin to have the strength and cunning to kill a mutant bear, he must be more than he appears."
After a moment of contemplation, the Queen made her decision. "Grant him the permission he seeks. Allow him to pass through our forest unhindered. However, I wish to learn more about him. If he is indeed as unusual as you say, he could be a valuable ally—or a dangerous threat."
The elf bowed deeply. "I will deliver your message at once, my Queen."
The Queen nodded, her gaze distant as she thought of the growing threat of mutant monsters in her forest. "Be swift. We cannot afford to ignore the changes happening around us."
The elf left the palace and made her way back to the outskirts, where Grey awaited her return. As she traveled, she couldn't help but feel a sense of curiosity and unease. Who was this goblin that had managed to do what even seasoned warriors struggled with? And what role would he play in the events to come?
Back at the outskirts, Grey continued his training, unaware of the decision that had been made. His body had changed, his strength had grown, but the challenges ahead were greater than anything he had faced so far. Soon, he would receive the permission he sought, but with it would come new dangers and new opportunities—ones that would test him to his very limits.
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