The faint light of the Goblin King's chamber dimmed as the heavy doors creaked open, revealing a passage hidden within the dungeon's depths. The orb embedded in my chest pulsed faintly, as though urging me forward. Behind me, the horned rabbit's ears twitched cautiously, while Bob, clad in his newly evolved monstrous form, hefted his weapon and took a defensive stance.
I adjusted the cracked crown perched awkwardly on my head. It felt... strange. A lingering aura of authority emanated from it, and with a moment's focus, I mentally issued a command:
"Come forth."
A rustle echoed through the chamber as three goblins materialized from the shadows, each bowing before me. Their glowing yellow eyes were filled with obedience, a stark contrast to the feral nature they had once displayed.
"Well," I muttered,
"This could be useful."
