Goblin Kingdom (Part 1)

Goblin Kingdom - Volume 2: The Distant Paradise - Intermission: A Calm Strategy

StatusNameGi DaRaceGoblinLevel36ClassRarePossessed SkillsSpearmanship C-; Knowledge of the Spear; Spear Throwing; Overpowering Howl; Unreasonably StubbornDivine ProtectionNoneAttributesNone

By the time Mill and Fick returned to camp, Ranid's soldiers were everywhere. They looked at each other before deciding to go the center of the camp, where they found the two holy knights glaring at each other.

The atmosphere was so tense it felt like a fight could break out any time.

Surrounded by the soldiers and Wyatt, it was Gulland who first spoke.

"So, why does the iron-armed knight want us to fight with these small fries? Honestly, these men of yours are nothing more than dead weight," Gullan sneered.

Compared to Gullan's belligerent attitude, Gowen was as calm as ever. "There are many goblins. It is only reasonable that you use my men to ensure that not a single one slips through. I can't be at ease unless you take this tenth of my men."

Indeed, the goblins numbered almost a hundred. Regardless how strong the adventurers are, that was not a number they could completely exterminate. Be that as it may, the adventurers had their pride. They could not just nod their heads and agree to Gowen's proposal. After all, was it not them who fought the enemy and chased them this far?

"Bastard... Don't you think you're being too selfish coming in at the last moment just to take the best part?" Gulland reached for the great sword on his back.

The adventurers watching from the sides all felt the great bloodlust emanating from the hero-adventurer, and so they braced themselves. If things were to turn for the worse, they might just end up fighting the feudal lord himself.

"Let's not forget our prior agreement: to use the resources at our disposal to invade the fortress, while trying our hands at rescuing the saint." Gowen looked down on Gulland with his pair of cold eyes. The chill from those two eyes of his could be felt even through that fiery bloodlust emanating from Gulland.

"Hmph... In other words, you're saying we're stupid for getting riled up."

Gulland's gaze was sharp yet, but he had already let go of the hilt of his great sword.

"Just do as you please," Gowen said.

"I will," Gulland sneered, but Gowen only ignored him.

After seeing the two wrap up their discussion, Fick shrewdly approached Gulland to report their earlier findings.

"Go report to that bastard too."

"Are you sure?"

Much to Fick's surprise, Gulland ferociously smiled and then nodded.

"Gather everyone. Gowen isn't the only one with tricks."

Shrugging his shoulders, Fick reported to Gowen too.

"Can we trust this intel?" The leader of the Yuan Scout Party asked.

Gowen nodded. "They're most likely thinking of a way to get one over us, but... That's alright."

Narrowing his eyes, Gowen looked toward the direction of the yet unseen goblin horde.

"We will attack the goblins alongside them upon daybreak."

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Gowen's army numbered approximately a hundred as they marched through the forest. They were dressed in leather armor and equipped with a spear or a sword and shield, all of which were provided by Gowen himself.

"There is no need to push yourselves too hard. Their great number will surely make it difficult, so all we need to do is to attract their attention," Gowen said, to which a young man, and then the rest of the boys nodded.