Goblin Kingdom (Part 1)

Chapter 22: The Soul of a King

[Race] Goblin
[Level] 14
[Class] Duke; Horde Chief
[Possessed Skills] <<Horde Commander>> <<Insurgent Will>> <<Overpowering Howl>> <<Swordsmanship B->> <<Insatiable Desire>> <<Distant Soul>> <<Ruler's Wisdom I>> <<Eyes of the Blue Snake>> <<Dance at Death's Border>> <<Red Snake's Eye>> <<Magic Manipulation>> <<Soul of a Crazed Warrior>>
[Divine Protection] Goddess of the Underworld, Altesia
[Attributes] Darkness, Death
[Subordinate Beasts] Kobold (Lv9)
[Abnormal Status] <<Charm of the Saint>>

Three days has passed since Gi Go and its horde has come to our village.

I had the new comers form three-man cells along with the rest of the goblins. At first, they were confused, but after seeing for themselves the effects of using traps, and how it can easily corner preys to secure food, they seem to have appreciated it.

The fact that there's no friction is proof of that.

I ordered the goblins to focus their hunting on the east and west. At the same time, I warned them not to hurt the kobolds.

If we hunt too much, we might just break the barrier that's protecting us from the humans.

I also reminded them not to forget my orders to run if they come across any of the orcs coming from the west, or if they happen to meet a giant spider.

Of course, they would probably still run even if I hadn't ordered them to. But lately, Gi Ga's been challenging the stronger beasts in the area, so just in case, I made sure that they wouldn't do anything stupid.

After I was sure that the goblins could do their rounds around the village well enough, I headed over to the old goblin's.

Naturally, my objective is to gather information for the next village. My plan won't change; I will still start with the closer villages.

"There is someone, but..." said the old goblin, slightly hesitating. "But he's a bit dangerous."

Those words full of bitterness brought a smile to my face.

"Irrelevant. I will make it understand my power," I replied.

I need to make those gray wolves who attacked us pay. For the sake of that goal, I need to gather the strong and not the weak.

"There is a village of goblins opposite the lake with a group of druids living in it." said the old goblin.

In other words, a village ruled by magic users.

From what the old goblin told me, these druids seem to look down on all goblins other than their own class.

"Druid, huh?" I muttered.

It's a kind of goblin my village doesn't have. And since he says it's a group of druids, then there should be a number of them there. Even just one of those druids would greatly strengthen my forces if I were to add them.

"The next prey's been decided then," said.

The land they rule is at most about a day's distance. The hesitant, old goblin can just lead us. Getting there safely is important after all.

Still it would be great if I could get a map, but unfortunately such luxuries aren't possible.

After all, this forest here is the forbidden forest of darkness. Humans don't come in here.

Well, as soon as I walk it, I'll remember the way .

Speaking of which, who should I take with me?