We stayed silent for a moment and one monkey came toward me slowly .
It reached its hand somewhere for my wallet, and other monkeys started reaching behind their ears, under their armpits, even from their behinds, and took my bills out one by one .
I took my wallet back and waved the bills away . "Forget about the money . "
The monkeys held the bills toward me, clearly having no intention of taking it back .
Sighing, I took all of the bills back . Each one was damaged in some ways and smelled weird .
I stuffed all of them into my wallet before putting it away .
The monkeys broke into a dance after .
That night, we slept in a circle .
When I got up the next day, I saw that the monkeys had gathered a bunch of fruits .
I looked up at my trees and saw that they had all been taken over by the monkeys .
One monkey was in a tree, not even caring that the tree might not be able to handle its weight .
I was experiencing a mental breakdown when they noticed that I was awake .
They started dancing in celebration .
Frustrated, I took my booklet out . The LV1 was now golden .
I could use the book again .
The first page was still black while the second page was now blank .
I looked at the monkeys and they returned the glance .
I picked up the burned branch and started writing .
Smarten the monkeys up .
A blue light flashed across and the page turned black .
I looked at the monkeys but nothing seemed to have changed . They were still climbing all about .
Wait? What did I just write?
Why didn't I write for myself to become smarter?
Ten times my current IQ would be great!
Ugh .
Over the following days, I tried everything .
I made the monkeys smarter than me, as smart as scientists and extremely intelligent . . .
The same blue light would appear and my LV1 would turn black .
However, even after a week of experimenting, these monkeys behaved no differently from before . They acted as they pleased .
As I was about to give up, I noticed something strange .
"You fools!" I shouted .
"You fools!"
"Fools!"
"You! Come over," I instructed, pointing at one of them .
That monkey actually came down from the tree and ran over to me .
It seemed that my wish did come true, only in a different way from what I had expected .
It would be useful, nevertheless .
"All of you! Come down," I ordered .
"Come down . "
"Down . "
They did as told .
"Stand in a row," I tried with a softer voice . The echo was too annoying .
To my surprise, they followed my instructions .
I watched Journey to the West when I was young and had always wondered why the monkey king, Sun Wukong, chose to sneak a bite of the peach of immortality .
A few days later, I finally understood the reason .
"B*stard! Why did you pluck such a small apple down?" I exclaimed .
"Small apple down!"
"Down!"
"Why are you putting it back? Do you think that will work?"
"That will work?"
"Work?"
Yes . These monkeys were under my command, but my orders had to be basic and easy to comprehend .
I had to be extremely specific as well .
Days pa.s.sed decently and I managed to expand my plantation to thrice its original size .
The first batch of trees was already about three meters tall and the fruits on there were round and plump .
They weren't as big as the original tree, but it supplied more than enough for the 14 of us .
I also tried writing other wishes .
Some examples: Let me out, bring a human in here and so on . These did not work .
No light would flash whenever I wrote about leaving the place .
The instructions made it clear, though, that whatever I wrote would appear within an hour's time .
Although it was also stated that the effect depended on my level, it seemed that at my current level, nothing much could be accomplished .
There must be LV2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 . . .
How was I supposed to level up? I couldn't figure it out .
Was I to reign over this land? Was I supposed to rule over these 13 monkeys?
I looked down at my feet and shouted after a short pause, "Let's dig the ground, everyone!"
"The ground, everyone!"
"Everyone!"
The land was limited in size and we had seen everything above land .
There must be something underneath .
In half a day's time, I fas.h.i.+oned a tree ladder from two trees and the monkeys have dug a five square meter hole . There was nothing in there, however .
We slept by the hole that night .
Some time pa.s.sed and a loud boom and violent shaking woke me up .
I grabbed onto whatever I could; the ground was rocking forcefully .
The monkeys cuddled together and a few held onto my arm to prevent me from falling into the hole .
The sky was completely dark .
I looked up and saw a huge planet colliding with mine .
The vibration gradually ceased and peace returned .
I half squatted slowly before getting up fully .
There was a huge tree on that new planet as well .
Upon closer inspection, I saw a human's figure along with what seemed like a pack of wolves .
It was too far away so I couldn't catch a clear view .
My pocket was burning hot at this point .
I took the booklet out; it felt at least 50 or 60 degrees hot .
Above the LV1 on the cover was a big flaming golden word: PK
I turned to the first black page and on it floated some white words .
A month after your wish has been made, the page will lead you into a compet.i.tion . Your objective is to annihilate all your enemy or to render them immobile . Gain experience from each successful victory .
I was at a loss for words .
I had spent seven whole pages over consecutive days, wis.h.i.+ng for the monkeys to become smarter .
A PK every day?
7 PKs? Oh, my mother .
I looked at the booklet before me and wondered if the person opposite had seen the same things as me .
He must've used the booklet and his month must've been up .
I had to fight wolves with monkeys? Was there even a fighting chance?
I observed the pack of wolves as they arrived at my planet from the collision .
My monkeys were hiding behind me in fear .
Riding on the head wolf was a lady .
The imposing aura about them lay in contrast against our side . I was even surprised that the monkeys did not push me into their hands .
I turned around .
Emptiness .
All 13 monkeys had climbed up into their respective trees .
The wolves were coming closer and the lady had a somewhat malevolent look on her face .
I turned to flee .
I had never climbed any tree in my entire life, but that had got to change .
We stayed silent for a moment and one monkey came toward me slowly . It reached its hand somewhere for my wallet, and other monkeys started reaching behind their ears, under their armpits, even from their behinds, and took my bills out one by one . I took my wallet back and waved the bills away . Forget about the money . The monkeys held the bills toward me, clearly having no intention of taking it back . Sighing, I took all of the bills back . Each one was damaged in some ways and smelled weird . I stuffed all of them into my wallet before putting it away . The monkeys broke into a dance after . That night, we slept in a circle . When I got up the next day, I saw that the monkeys had gathered a bunch of fruits . I looked up at my trees and saw that they had all been taken over by the monkeys . One monkey was in a tree, not even caring that the tree might not be able to handle its weight . I was experiencing a mental breakdown when they noticed that I was awake . They started dancing in celebration . Frustrated, I took my booklet out . The LV1 was now golden . I could use the book again . The first page was still black while the second page was now blank . I looked at the monkeys and they returned the glance . I picked up the burned branch and started writing . Smarten the monkeys up . A blue light flashed across and the page turned black . I looked at the monkeys but nothing seemed to have changed . They were still climbing all about . Wait What did I just write Why didn 39 t I write for myself to become smarter Ten times my current IQ would be great Ugh . . . . Over the following days, I tried everything . I made the monkeys smarter than me, as smart as scientists and extremely intelligent . . . The same blue light would appear and my LV1 would turn black . However, even after a week of experimenting, these monkeys behaved no differently from before . They acted as they pleased . As I was about to give up, I noticed something strange . You fools I shouted . You fools Fools You Come over, I instructed, pointing at one of them . That monkey actually came down from the tree and ran over to me . It seemed that my wish did come true, only in a different way from what I had expected . It would be useful, nevertheless . All of you Come down, I ordered . Come down . Down . . . . They did as told . Stand in a row, I tried with a softer voice . The echo was too annoying . To my surprise, they followed my instructions . I watched Journey to the West when I was young and had always wondered why the monkey king, Sun Wukong, chose to sneak a bite of the peach of immortality . A few days later, I finally understood the reason . B stard Why did you pluck such a small apple down I exclaimed . Small apple down Down . . . Why are you putting it back Do you think that will work That will work Work . . . Yes . These monkeys were under my command, but my orders had to be basic and easy to comprehend . I had to be extremely specific as well . Days pa.s.sed decently and I managed to expand my plantation to thrice its original size . The first batch of trees was already about three meters tall and the fruits on there were round and plump . They weren 39 t as big as the original tree, but it supplied more than enough for the 14 of us . I also tried writing other wishes . Some examples Let me out, bring a human in here and so on . These did not work . No light would flash whenever I wrote about leaving the place . The instructions made it clear, though, that whatever I wrote would appear within an hour 39 s time . Although it was also stated that the effect depended on my level, it seemed that at my current level, nothing much could be accomplished . There must be LV2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 . . . How was I supposed to level up I couldn 39 t figure it out . Was I to reign over this land Was I supposed to rule over these 13 monkeys I looked down at my feet and shouted after a short pause, Let 39 s dig the ground, everyone The ground, everyone Everyone The land was limited in size and we had seen everything above land . There must be something underneath . In half a day 39 s time, I fas.h.i.+oned a tree ladder from two trees and the monkeys have dug a five square meter hole . There was nothing in there, however . We slept by the hole that night . Some time pa.s.sed and a loud boom and violent shaking woke me up . I grabbed onto whatever I could the ground was rocking forcefully . The monkeys cuddled together and a few held onto my arm to prevent me from falling into the hole . The sky was completely dark . I looked up and saw a huge planet colliding with mine . The vibration gradually ceased and peace returned . I half squatted slowly before getting up fully . There was a huge tree on that new planet as well . Upon closer inspection, I saw a human 39 s figure along with what seemed like a pack of wolves . It was too far away so I couldn 39 t catch a clear view . My pocket was burning hot at this point . I took the booklet out it felt at least 50 or 60 degrees hot . Above the LV1 on the cover was a big flaming golden word PK I turned to the first black page and on it floated some white words . A month after your wish has been made, the page will lead you into a compet.i.tion . Your objective is to annihilate all your enemy or to render them immobile . Gain experience from each successful victory . I was at a loss for words . I had spent seven whole pages over consecutive days, wis.h.i.+ng for the monkeys to become smarter . A PK every day 7 PKs Oh, my mother . I looked at the booklet before me and wondered if the person opposite had seen the same things as me . He must 39 ve used the booklet and his month must 39 ve been up . I had to fight wolves with monkeys Was there even a fighting chance I observed the pack of wolves as they arrived at my planet from the collision . My monkeys were hiding behind me in fear . Riding on the head wolf was a lady . The imposing aura about them lay in contrast against our side . I was even surprised that the monkeys did not push me into their hands . I turned around . Emptiness . All 13 monkeys had climbed up into their respective trees . The wolves were coming closer and the lady had a somewhat malevolent look on her face . I turned to flee . I had never climbed any tree in my entire life, but that had got to change .