Monkey Evolution

Chapter 4: Establishing a Plan Before Going to Visit my Kind

"It could be that the level of this Analysis skill is too low. That’s probably why it’s only telling me obvious things."

After conducting several tests, that was the conclusion Mamadou reached.

"In order of priority..."

Mamadou had put his idea of leaving the forest on hold.

He did not know all the dangers hidden within this place, and he could not simply wander around aimlessly without any direction.

Knowing that every creature inhabiting this area was a potential enemy.

Furthermore, according to his speculations, the outside world might be just as dangerous.

"The only way to survive for a long time is to have a group."

As Mamadou thought about all the monkeys he had encountered earlier, he began doubting his own sanity.

What could he possibly do with a bunch of wild animals?

"They were fighting so violently! Was it to establish some kind of hierarchy, or is this the kind of thing that only happens in another world? It was way too violent."

In any case, I’m stuck.

I can’t go back there for now.

Let’s find somewhere to hide while staying close to cover.

Growl

Since waking up, Mamadou had not eaten anything.

As far as his eyes could see, there were only leaves and the corpse of a snake.

He swallowed.

Mamadou was simply too hungry. freёwebnovel.com

At this point, he would probably eat anything, even grass.

He grabbed the snake by its tail and lifted it.

"This thing is pretty big."

Since he could not remain there, he carried it with him while keeping watch on his surroundings.

Between his pounding heart and his stomach preventing any deep thought, all Mamadou could do was walk.

Eventually, he found a cave.

It appeared to be a natural cavern.

He entered and placed the snake inside.

Although he had acted in haste, he gathered leaves and dead branches and barricaded the entrance.

Even though he was now surrounded by darkness, it was still better than dying.

The cave’s temperature was perfect.

Its size was also ideal.

He had decided to make this place his new hideout.

"Alright..."

He began devouring the snake’s body.

The snake was large and thick, but he did not care.

He ate bite after bite.

Mamadou cried inwardly.

It reminded him of his childhood, when he sometimes worried about finding something to eat, when he had been forced to consume strange meals.

His current situation truly felt like a regression in the cycle of his life.

Was this some kind of punishment?

That was the question Mamadou asked himself, making the taste of the snake—which should have been either good, bad, sour, or bland—feel utterly meaningless.

The taste was bland.

"First I’ll regain my strength. Then I’ll become stronger. After that, I’ll take control of those monkeys."

"If I can accomplish something like that, my chances of survival will increase, and I’ll have more manpower to explore the forest."

Nothing remained of the snake’s body.

Mamadou’s body relaxed.

His eyelids became heavy.

Eventually, he closed his eyes.

As if a tremendous weight had been lifted from his shoulders, Mamadou fell asleep.

And he slept for a very long time.

"Damn, I dozed off."

"How much time has passed?"

There’s no watch here.

And I didn’t wake up either.

I felt pain, then I slept.

The dream hypothesis can be discarded.

Whatever.

Mamadou stood up and inspected the cave thoroughly.

This place could serve as a temporary home. ƒгeewёbnovel.com

It was spacious and well ventilated.

Then again, what kind of comfort does a monkey even need?

Aren’t I supposed to live in a tree?

"I’ll live here for a while."

"I just need to find a solution for the entrance. Dead branches and grass are too fragile."

"I’m lucky that no wild animal came inside while I was sleeping."

I need to adapt quickly.

I’ve found a place to rest.

Now all that’s left is a food source.

Mamadou had the feeling he would be eating disgusting things for quite some time.

At least until he learned how to make fire.

I can endure that much.

My food source will come from hunting.

That should also allow me to gain new skills and increase my level.

"I’m a monkey."

"To survive, I think I need tools as well."

"That would give me a significant advantage over the other monkeys and the other animals."

The only problem was that everything would have to be done through trial and error.

Who would have thought that all those survival videos I watched late at night would be so useless?

And because of AI, I have no real knowledge.

Everything I know is superficial.

"Anyway, I’ll settle into this place, create tools, and carving stone should be enough for now."

"After that, I’ll steadily increase my level."

However, I still haven’t figured out how this Evolution ability works.

Nor do I know how to activate it.

It sounded useful on paper, but what was the point if I didn’t know how to use it?

I suppose there’s no point asking the System?

"..."

"Tch..."

Receiving no response from the System, Mamadou immediately got to work.

He removed the dead branches and leaves blocking the entrance and began cleaning the cave.

It wasn’t exactly easy, nor was it pretty to watch, but he succeeded in creating a makeshift table by tying branches together with roots that served as rope.

Using the same method, he also created a bed.

The bed consisted of roots roughly braided together and attached on both sides to stakes made from dry branches.

Afterward, he searched for stones of various shapes around the cave and began carving them.

This would take more time than everything he had done so far, but he did not become discouraged.

The first object he crafted was a stone axe adapted to his body, with a wooden handle.

The result was far from impressive.

However, it was sufficient.

"I think it’s time to acquire some new skills."

Although he was not certain when it came to gigantic creatures or creatures with special characteristics, Mamadou was confident he could quickly farm creatures of the same size as himself or smaller.

The only troublesome point was the Mana stat.

If creatures capable of using magic exist, or if magical skills exist, then I’m doomed.

And judging by everything that’s happened so far, I think they do exist.

How unlucky do I have to be to run into one of them?