[201-400] THE EVOLUTION OF A GOBLIN TO THE PEAK

Chapter 380 - Not a bad deal, right?

"Um... Thanks for healing me." The elf thanked Souta as tears formed on the corner of his eyes.

While the elf was crying, Souta stood up and saw a lot of people who were full of injuries around the place. They were starving because they didn't have a time to eat as their focus was to run away from the army.

Isabella felt pity for these people. She knew that they've experienced something worse when the army invaded their country.

War is really unfair for everyone.

"The Great Astley Empire is never kind to other people except for its own citizen," Lydia said in a low voice.

Souta turned back to the elf and asked, "Have you calmed down?"

The elf nodded his head in response to his question.

"Okay, I'm going to ask you some questions. I know it's a sensitive question but please answer it." Souta said in a calm tone. He then asked, "What happened to the people that are left there?"

"The enemies captured them... T-They only killed the soldiers... Everything is looted..." The elf said while trembling as he recalled the things that happened.

"I already said it to you. They are enslaving everyone and only killed people who could fight." Lydia said to him. "Then, do you still want to go even if you know what they will do to you?"

"Why not? That place has a lot of information and things that I wanted. Potion recipes for Isabella and probably information from ancient times." Souta said while shrugging his shoulder.

"That..." Isabella was surprised when she heard it. Going to that dangerous place just for a... She couldn't put anyone in danger.

"I know you're strong that's why I'm recruiting you but going there without preparation is the same for asking death," Lydia said to him.

"Yeah, but you didn't know how strong I am," Souta said to her nonchalantly. Most of his confidence came from Yuko who was at the third evolution stage.

He squatted down and looked at the elf in his eyes. He asked, "Can you estimate how many enemies are there?"

"A-Around three hundred thousand..." The elf replied unsurely. "But they are all strong... I take three to five soldiers to fight one enemy."

An older elf heard their conversation. He stood up and went to Souta with unsteady steps. He said, "Hello..."

Souta, Isabella, and Lydia turned around when they heard the voice coming from behind. They saw an elder elf wearing luxurious clothes but his clothes were ragged and full of holes. Also, blood was painted around it.

"What can I do for you?" Souta asked the elder elf.

"I heard your conversation. You're going to the Condifan Empire, right? I also sense that you have a large amount of mana in your body. You're probably at Master-class Knight." The elder elf said. He then turned to Lydia and added, "The same could be said to your female companion. A Master-class Knight too."

Souta raised his eyebrows in interest when he heard the elder elf's words. This elf possessed some good senses. Oh, right? He was wearing the [Bracelet of Silencing] so how can this elf sense his mana.

"I don't know why it disappeared but I sensed a huge amount of mana coming from you when you used a healing spell on that young one." The elder elf said and Souta realized that the bracelet couldn't hide his mana when he used his spell or mana.

"By telling me that. What do you want from us?" Souta asked.

"Simple. I want you to forget going to that place. All the Master-class Knights of the empire have been killed so another two wouldn't do any good. I don't know which country are you from but I advise you to cooperate with other Master-class Knights if you want to go to the Condifan Empire." The elder elf slowly said in a hoarse voice.