Tensura: Reincarnated as a Goblin with a Cheat

After my victory over the slime boss, the air in the cave felt thick, and the silence echoed around me. The remnants of the battle—the slimy mess and the lingering scent of acid—were a reminder of the dangers I'd faced. I stood there, catching my breath, when suddenly I felt a strange sensation stirring inside me. Something was happening. A message appeared in front of me, floating like a screen, and I instinctively focused on it.

STATUS BOARD

Name: 

Race: Goblin

Level: 10/10

HP: 100/100

Strength: 7

Agility: 10

Intelligence: 4

Skill Points: 3

Skills:

Stone Throw - Level 3, Acid Resistance - Level 2, Corrosive Resistance - Level 1

The display was so much to process, but one thing was clear: I had new powers, new possibilities. But more importantly, a huge decision was ahead. My Race Upgrade was now available.

Race Upgrade Available!

You can now upgrade your race! Choose one of the following options:

Choice 1: Goblin Shaman

Specialization: Magic Energy

Description: You gain an affinity for magic, allowing you to channel elemental spells and healing abilities. Your magical power will grow with time and effort.

Choice 2: Goblin Brute

Specialization: Physical Strength

Description: Your focus is on sheer physical power, enhancing your strength and stamina. Your attacks become devastating, and your durability increases significantly.

Choice 3: Goblin Trickster

Specialization: Agility and Stealth

Description: You gain enhanced speed, stealth, and cunning. Your quick reflexes allow you to outmaneuver your enemies, set traps, and use your surroundings to your advantage.

I stared at the options, weighing the benefits of each. The Goblin Shaman intrigued me with its magical abilities, a path that could potentially provide new ways to fight and defend myself. The Goblin Brute was tempting for its raw power, but I knew I was already agile enough. The Goblin Trickster had its appeal too, offering speed and stealth, but the potential for magic was too strong to ignore.

In the end, I made my decision. Goblin Shaman would be my choice. The power to wield magic, to shape my abilities in new ways—it felt right.

Selection: Goblin Shaman

You have chosen Goblin Shaman. Specialization: Magic Energy.

New Skills:

Basic Fireball: A basic magic projectile that deals damage over a short range. Mana Recovery: Slowly replenishes a small amount of MP over time.

As I selected my new race, I braced myself for the inevitable change. The transformation process was never easy; I had learned that much from my previous experiences. A deep, searing pain shot through my body, the kind that made my limbs feel like they were being twisted and torn apart. My muscles tightened, my bones groaned, and my skin seemed to burn from the inside out. Every fiber of my being seemed to resist the change, but I had no choice but to endure.

The transformation was unlike anything I had felt before. I had already changed once when I became a goblin, but this was something entirely different. The magic coursed through me, reshaping me at a cellular level. I could feel my body growing slightly taller, my muscles thickening, and my frame becoming more solid. It wasn't a dramatic change, but there was no mistaking it—I was definitely stronger, more resilient than before.

When the pain finally subsided, I found myself standing there, breathing heavily, my body trembling with the remnants of the transformation. I touched my arms and ran my hands over my torso. It was the same as before, but there was a noticeable difference. My muscles were more defined, my body was a bit taller and broader, but the overall appearance hadn't changed much. I was still a goblin, still the same creature, but now I had the power of magic coursing through me, making me something more.

My skin was still that same greenish hue, my ears pointed and sharp, and my eyes glowed faintly with a new energy. The sharpness of my features remained, but now there was a strength in them—muscle where there had been none before, a resilience where there had been weakness. I looked more capable, more intimidating, and yet the core of who I was remained unchanged.

Despite the agony I had just endured, I could feel a sense of pride bubbling inside me. I had made it through, and I had chosen the path of magic. My hands tingled with new energy as I focused on them, feeling the flicker of power waiting to be unleashed.

It was painful, yes, but it was also empowering. And as the last remnants of the transformation faded away, I stood taller, more confident, ready for whatever challenges lay ahead.

I took a deep breath as I examined my status again, eager to see what had changed. The familiar glow of the screen appeared before me, and I scanned through the various categories. To my surprise, everything had reset to zero. I frowned slightly, but the new limits were immediately clear: my level was now 0/25. It seemed the transformation had not only reset my progress but had also redefined the boundaries of my potential. I would have to start from scratch once again, but with new strengths that could take me far.

Status:

Race: Goblin (with access to new magical potential)

Level: 0/25

HP: 30/30

MP: 5/5

Strength: 10

Endurance: 9

Agility: 11

Intelligence: 5

Skills:

Stone Throw - Level 3, Acid Resistance - Level 2, Corrosive Resistance - Level 1, Basic Survival - MAX, Low Light Vision - MAX, Minor Regeneration MAX.

Unique Skills:

Infinite Evolution: Unlimited potential for growth and transformation.

Domination: An innate ability to assert influence over weaker creatures.

System: Quantifies attributes. The ability to learn skills faster and level up when life is taken from another being.

My stats were already higher than a typical level 10 goblin, and I had only just started at level 0. The magical energy coursing through my body was evident in the new Magic Power stat, MP, which had been unlocked. It was a vital addition to my attributes, and I could feel the potential of it already, waiting to be tapped into.

As I looked over my Unique Skills, I couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement. Infinite Evolution. Domination. System. These were all powerful skills, skills that would allow me to grow faster than anything I had previously encountered.

The next steps were clear: I had to test out these new abilities. But first, I needed to adjust to my reset state, making sure that I could handle the newfound powers at my disposal. With the MP stat now present, I could feel the pulse of energy that was just beginning to take shape inside me.

The world felt different somehow, as if it was waiting for me to make my next move. I clenched my fists, eager to continue this journey and see where my limits would take me.