Goblin Kingdom (Part 1)

Chapter 70: The Fire God's Child

"Aluhaliha, I have a request."

Before we take over the Fortress of the Abyss, I need Aluhaliha to do me a favor.

"No need to be reserved. So long as you give the order, I will ride even to the gates of hell."

Aluhaliha laughed heartily, and I wryly smiled in return.

"I'd like to ask for a rider-beast. I want to give it to a goblin living in the Eastern Gi Village."

Aluhaliha's brows rose up as soon as he heard the contents of my request.

It's a difficult request, I'm sure.

After all, for the Paradua Goblins, they are given one rider-beast from birth until death. Those beasts are their pride, as well as their other half. So of course, it's only natural for him to feel some resistance toward me wanting to send out one of those black tigers as a gift.

"What kind of goblin is that person you're referring to?"
"A goblin who's lost an arm and a leg for my sake. I wish to reward him."
"...Can a goblin who's lost an arm and a leg even ride a black tiger?"
"Amongst my subordinates, there is no goblin more loyal than he. So I wish to show my sincerity."
"It's the request of the king, so I will comply."

As Aluhaliha bowed and withdrew from my presence, I thought about the East.

Gi Ga, Reshia, I'll return soon!

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In the sinful and lush Forest of the Demi humans, were elves whose ears were shortened to half their natural length, and a collar around their necks that compelled them to subordination. As a slave who's been bought, she had no rights as a person.

"...Selena, from this day forth, this gentleman shall be your master. What's the matter? Aren't you going to show your gratitude!?"

At the slave trader's voice, the elf, Selena, served upon her new master with fear.

"My name is Selena, Master," she said. "Thank you for purchasing me."

Selena's voice shook as she spoke, but Gene only quietly nodded, satisfied.

He was beautiful for a human. And there was a cruelty in his eyes that he couldn't hide even if he wished. In fact, even his smile was cruel.

"I bought a good one. Hey, Selena! Why don't you go show me a bit of your power!" Gene yelled.

Selena's body shook, then she focused her ether on her ears.

"Blessed Wind of the ForestSerenade"

She closed her eyes and folded her hands as if she were praying. Seeing that, Gene's lips twisted into a lewd smile.

"3 kilometers from here is a carriage and some adventurers in the middle of a quarrel."

Oh? Gene's lips twisted. "Can you confirm this?"

"Of course, Sir." The slave trader replied as he sheepishly rubbed his hands.

He was clearly trying to suck up to Gene, but Gene didn't spare him a single glance. His gaze was completely fixated on Selena.

"If it's true, then I'll buy some other slaves as well."
"Thank you, master!"

The slave trader suddenly prostrated himself at those words, and Gene nodded, satisfied.

In the end, Gene bought 3 slaves all in all.

Selena, the elf who has received the divine protection of the wind. And the two battle slave siblings – slaves meant for battle – Yoshu and Shumea.