บท 42: The Headless Red Snake

"Bring fresh cold water."

The voice of the Grand Shaman revealed her age.

"Bring more bamboo leaves."

As she gave instructions, the other shamans bowed their heads respectfully and obeyed.

For goblins, living past 50 years is considered a remarkable feat.

The Grand Shaman's face was covered in deep wrinkles left by time.

The tattoos etched across her entire body and face were the symbol of the Grand Shaman.

Even the ink of those tattoos had faded with the passage of time.

However, there was strength in her voice, and her movements were precise.

The Grand Shaman had stayed up all night assisting Nanaluk.

Evolution is both a blessing and a curse bestowed upon monsters.

Through evolution, monsters extend their lifespan and become stronger.

But evolution is not granted to all, and the Grand Shaman, having already completed her evolution, would soon face an inevitable death.