Chapter 54 – Hunters and Goblins (6)

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-□□□□□□□□!!!!

A piercing scream echoed again.

Even as they ran away, the screams continued to be heard.

But because of the crackling noise, I can’t hear what they’re saying. It’s a strange thing. I have no problem understanding the language of this world.

Even when there was no status window, there was no problem in conversing and reading. It must have been automatically corrected when summoned here.

But why can’t I understand what he’s saying? And why can they hear me?

Come to think of it, something similar happened in River Bridge. That bald head boner. There was a similar noise when he spoke. It feels like filtering…

Filtering for what? Are you trying to protect me from them? Or are you trying to protect them from me?

“Brother. Stop here I like this location.”

“Okay.”

Yuri stopped us. The ridge of the hill we arrived at. It is a location that is easy to monitor the entrance of the dungeon, but also allows us to hide.

“Great. Let’s watch here. If nothing happens…”

“Brother. Look over there.”

“What….” “Oh.”

-Kurreuk

The goblins were coming out of the cave in a line. The number… Five… Ten… Thirty. No, thirty-five.

Besides, they were armed with things like clubs made of wood and stone. Although they were crude, they were weapons that could inflict fatal wounds if wielded with force.

“Brother?! We must run…!”

“Quietly! Stay still!”

There was no sign that this side had been caught yet. They were just getting out of the dungeon, and they didn’t notice that they were searching.

– Gorreuk! Kerruk!

Among them, a particularly tall one was brandishing something and shouting. Is that…A whip? And that look…

“Why is that guy white?”

“Your face is not white, oppa. It has a white mark on its face. It looks like the palm of your hand.”

You put your palm on your face? As he continued to shout, the goblins staggered and lined up. Is that guy the commander?

– Gorreuk!

What the hell is that

The goblins lined up in two columns, and white palms stood beside them as if watching over them, brandishing whips. Like a warden holding a slave.

But it’s a 2nd row column. That’s what I’ve seen a lot…

…Is that a marching line? As soon as they lined up like that, the goblins started moving somewhere.

Where are these guys going?

“…Yuri. Is that the village side?”

“Uh…Huh?”

Yuri stared blankly at the direction the goblins were moving… Before long, he became contemplative and restless.

“Uh, uh, what do you do? Is that because of me? I asked to go to the dungeon for no reason…”

…No. It won’t be. I have some guesses as to why those guys moved. The reason why I didn’t even see insects in the dungeon, let alone small animals….

But that’s not what’s important now.

“Is there anyone in town to fight? Something like troops to stop the monsters?”

“Oh, no. Our town is small… No guards. Everyone is out at work, so there are only kids in town…”

I guess so. It’s a small town without even an inn, so there’s no way there’s a guard or anything like that. And it’s common sense that monsters don’t come out of dungeons, so it’s only natural that they don’t think about it. Shit!

Yuri stopped talking and lowered his head to cover his face.

…This was it.

Okay. I think I know now. Yuri’s past that was not told in the novel. What will happen in the future if you don’t meet me.

Future Yuri, no, Foggswight hates goblins, hates countries and guilds, and despises warriors.

Hatred of goblins? Simple.

Those half-goblins who just jumped out of the dungeon.

Those goblins were prepared from the beginning to invade the village. It was discovered by us and the schedule was pushed forward a little, but it was clear that the surprise attack itself was a given.

If we hadn’t been

It will be a little later than now, but Yuri and the villagers would have been attacked by goblins without any defense. Yuri must have lost his eyes and his family because of it. Perhaps that’s why he hates goblins so fiercely.

It is now understandable to hate guilds and nations. I requested support from Westkeep in advance, but was ignored. The villagers were practically killed by them. Because they ignored the glass and neglected the dungeon, the goblins were able to raid the village.

Then what about contempt for warriors?

That’s because no matter what they do, they all arrive a step late. A warrior’s lineage? If so, Yuri probably knew about it after hearing about it from his grandfather. The things the warriors do in the east for the sake of war are objectively meaningless fights.

Doing such useless things, I don’t clean up until after several villages have been wiped out of the mountains.

Even those guys didn’t go to great lengths to kill the monsters, so they must have been even more contemptible. If you have great power, you have to take responsibility. But because they didn’t.

What not to write your name on?

Yuri did not give his first name his, only using the surname Porgswaite.

That…Yes. If you look at the bravery of those warriors, you might not like a name that reminds you of the bloodline of a warrior.

“…”

But what should I do?

I would have been able to catch them somehow if they had stayed in the cave all along. Just like before, attack them one at a time.

But if I run into them all at once in an open field, it’s clear that the only thing I can do is protect myself. Although I’m used to using tricks, my abilities aren’t specialized for combat.

If I’m surrounded, my life won’t be guaranteed. Those guys were stupid, but they were the ones who could move even with an arrow stuck in their neck.

However…

Still, I had to catch those goblins. This is probably the mission the goddess really gave me.

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The foreshadowing was already there.

First, the point of awakening.

The goddess made me awaken when I was kicked out of the castle on purpose to induce me to go west.

I said it, but it was just a lie to get out of the situation and avoid Kate’s questioning. But now that I’ve come this far and think about it, I get the feeling that this is really the goddess’ intention.

It is the same context that you gave a ticket when you killed the lich in River Bridge, or when you gave a ticket when you awakened Lenny.

The Goddess is asking me to forestall things that will happen in the unknown mountain range.

…I don’t think they’re trying to puppet me. Although the goddess reacted whenever I cursed at her, she overlooked the trick to avoid the penalty and passed the skill suggestion so generously.

No, when I see the system reacting so instantly when I use it… Rather, it feels like I’m asking me for a favor. Save my children

Well, putting aside the mission of the goddess, above all else, I wanted to save Yuri myself.

Otherwise, I wouldn’t have been so concerned about getting hurt, and I wouldn’t have bothered to act together.

But those goblins…

…To catch those goblins, just me and Lenny are not enough.

The rest of the way…

“Yu, Yujin.”

Lenny’s voice trembled a little.

“…Yes.”

“I, before… “

Lenny stopped talking and lowered his head. A muffled mouth as if she were choosing what to say. Face is not visible The feeling of trying to hide from me.

“Mr. Eugene.”

Raising her head again, Lenny had a slightly bitter but determined expression on her face her.

“Do you remember what I said in church before?”

“…”

“Mr. Eugene is an apostle of God. Joe, a little… Black…”

“…”

Lenny soon calms down his slightly cracked voice of hers.

“…Whoa… Yujin-san is an apostle of God. You need to use your abilities more actively. Even more so at a time like now.”

…Okay. I did think of that. I can’t do it. Lenny comes to the conclusion first and helps me. You wouldn’t want to.

“Okay. Okay.”

“Yes.”

Great. Take one deep breath.

“Yuri.”

Yuri raised his head. He has the sharp face he had when he first saw it.

“Brother, no, Mr. Eugene.”

The title that calls me is back to when we first met. No, it’s a more rigid tone than then. What was the change of heart? Use a formal tone as if keeping your distance.

“…I never thought things would turn out like this. Sorry. I thought it would be all done with just a little research…”

“…”

“You can get to the village faster than those goblins, right? Please go ahead and evacuate people. If I find my aunt, it will work somehow.”

It’s not a conversation, it’s just spitting out words one-sidedly. As if you’ve already made up your mind.

“And shameless… If possible… Sa, help people not get hurt… “

“…You?”

“I’ll buy some time.”

“… ”

Looking at his firm expression his, he knows what he’s talking about. Lenny’s hand his gripping my elbow.

“Do not worry. Did you see me shooting a bow? About 30, uh, how can I, there should be.”

Like a young wolf, it has an expression in anticipation of prey. Confident smile. But really?

“…”

No, this guy… His legs are shaking and he’s bluffing. I’m smiling, but the corners of my mouth are twitching. Perhaps that expression is desperately acting.

“…”

This guy has been bluffing all along, saying stupid things, but for now, I like this bluff.

Okay. I like you

I feel a pull on my elbow. I turned to Lenny and nodded. And look at the glass again,

“No. Are you okay. I can do anything.”

“…To?”

“I can handle it. About thirty goblins.”

“Uh, how?”

A ray of hope appeared on Yuri’s face. You have to repay that.

“You can have sex with me.”

“…….What?”

The tone of voice has returned to normal. It would be so crazy okay. I understand that it is bullshit when viewed objectively! I understand! Shit!

I tweaked the tone a little to lighten the mood.

Spread your arms out wide to the left and right, and speak as if you were performing a musical!

“Ruler! Let’s have sex! Sex!”

Come! Sweet motherfucker!