Goblin Kingdom (Part 1)

Goblin Kingdom - Volume 2: The Death of a Warrior

StatusRaceGoblinLevel1ClassKing; RulerPossessed SkillsRuler of the Demon Children of Chaos; Defiant Soul; World Devouring Howl; Swordsmanship A-; Dominator; King's Soul; Ruler's Wisdom III; Household of the Gods; One-Eyed Snake's Evil Eye; The King's Dance at the Edge of Death; Magic Manipulation; Soul of the Berserk King; Third Impact (The Third Chant); Instinct; Blessing of the Underworld GoddessDivine ProtectionGoddess of the Underworld (Altesia)AttributesDarkness; DeathSubordinate BeastsHigh Kobold Hasu (Lv1); Gastra (Lv20); Cynthia (Lv20); Orc King Bui (Lv40)Abnormal StatusBlessing of the One-Eyed Snake; Protection of the Twin-Headed Snake

I feel weak.

I wouldn't even be able to walk if it weren't for this cloth Lord Lili wrapped around me.

...Walk.

"Gi Da..."

The old goblin who called out to me had a strange expression on his face. I wonder if it's because of the cold.

When I turned around, the comrades I risked my life to protect were there. I wish I had the strength to answer, but regretfully, I could only shake my head.

The king is there to the west.

Lord Gi Ga entrusted these goblins to me. I must see that they make it to the king.

"I must go..."

Without the strength to say a word more, I could only groan out those few words as I forced myself to walk.

The sound of water dripping resounded.

Oh, come to think of it, I am thirsty... Ah, if I could just reach the king, I would surely be able to drink my fill.

Why... is it so hard to walk?

My breath went ragged with every step, yet still I pushed on, clearing the branches in front to make a path for those behind.

It's cold... So cold...

My strength is waning...

"Ku..."

Tripping on my own feet, I inadvertently leaned on my spear, and as something gurgled its way up my stomach, I couldn't help but let it out because of how sick I felt.

...It was my blood.

So why? Why is it still so hard to move?

And why is it that everything I could see just fine moments ago is now suddenly so hazy.

It almost feels like walking underwater. My legs are so heavy it feels like they're stuffed with lead... Heavy... So heavy...

My strength is waning...

—Walk.

It's dark.

I could see even in moonless nights, so how is it that it's now so dark it feels like there's something covering my eyes?

I can't... go on. Why do I have to walk when it's so painful?

The humans aren't coming anyway...

Humans... Wasn't there someone I had to bring to the king?

Who was it again?

—Walk.

I had to lean onto my spear as if it were a cane to keep myself from falling to the ground.

Why?

Why mustn't I sit down? Even though it's so painful... Even though it's so cold...

The treasure of the king's gray wolf rubbed against my legs.