Goblin Kingdom (Part 1)

Goblin Kingdom - Volume 2: Intermission: A Forged Strength

StatusNameGi Go AmatsukiRaceGoblinLevel65ClassNoble; SubleaderPossessed SkillsSword Mastery B-; Self-Made Man; Veteran; Chivalry; Warrior's SoulDivine ProtectionSword GodLa ParuzaAttributesN/A

Self-Made Man – The requirements for evolution is greater, but the resulting boon after evolution is also greater.

Veteran – Critical rate is increased against opponents of lower class, while defense is increased against those of a higher class.

Chivalry – Charm is increased against all races. (LOW)

Warrior's Soul – During one on one battles stamina is increased and skills have higher chance of occurring.

"Too fast."

When Gowen realized that chasing the goblin wouldn't be happening, he looked around him instead. The rummage left by the chaos that goblin spread was worst than he'd expected. Everything in its path was mowed down altogether without question. The sight made even him start wondering. Should he keep on fighting? Or should they retreat?

Who would've thought such a thing would be lurking right next to his territory, Gowen thought when a soldier approached him.

"I bring word from the scouts to the west, Lord," the soldier said.

"Speak," Gowen urged the soldier to speak without any hesitation.

"A horde of goblins approaches from the west; their number: approximately 100 goblins."

"...Is this the same horde we previously defeated?"

"No, Lord. Their numbers include many unfamiliar types. The scouts believe it to be a different horde."

"Perhaps, it's their main force."

Stroking his mustache once, Gowen closed his eyes and knitted his brows, then almost immediately after, he gave a command.

"Have the soldiers retreat from the village. Yuan will lead."

"As you command!"

"I will watch the back. Now, hurry! This is a battle of time!"

At Gowen's behest, the soldier quickly stood up and left with the other messengers to bring word to all their forces.

"Yo, Mr. Iron-Armed Knight. You seem really busy," a familiar voice unreservedly said. The voice itself seemed enthralled, while the eyes of its master looked mad as they darted to and fro the surroundings in search for prey. The sword in his hand, Fifire, trickled with blood even as the man held it still.

"I came across some gobs and orcs along the way; I think I took out 20 of them myself. Ahh, I just can't get enough of killing! ...So did I make myself useful, hmm, Iron-Armed Knight?" Gene said.

"While I won't reprimand you for your odd... disposition, there's not really much to praise in killing a bunch of small fries... regardless how many," Gowen provokingly said.

Gene smiled when he heard that. Such provocation sounded almost like a plea to die to his ears. And naturally, he was neither the type to refuse nor ignore such a plea.

"Ho..."

"And so, I believe I have a job more... suitable for your skills."

"You have a tastier prey for me?"

'A prey tastier than you' is precisely what those words implied.

"A goblin above a lord class," Gowen nodded.

"Hmm... And on what basis do you say this goblin is greater than a lord?"

Hera, the goddess of wisdom's, light seemed to return to Gene's entranced eyes upon hearing Gowen's words. A goblin greater than a lord should not exist, that was common sense. Yet if it did exist, it would be an existence straight out of the legends. Perhaps it might not compare to someone like the veteran, Gowen, or the holy knight adventurer, Gulland, but to Gene, who truly loved the hunt, such a monster was more than enough to rouse his interest.