Goblin Name Cheat Sheet:
The [Goblin] is to make it easier to CTRL+F.
[Goblin] Gi Ga
The goblin in that estranged group that was with the protagonist when he defeated an orc. He is currently a noble class, the highest amongst the protagonist’s subordinates. He prefers to use the spear.
[Goblin] Gi Gu
The former leader of the village. He was pressured by the protagonist in his goblin noble form, and was added to his subordinates. He uses the long sword, and is relatively smart for a goblin rare.
[Goblin] Gi Gi
Known as a beast warrior, a goblin with the ability to tame beasts.
He evolved while hunting spear deer with the protagonist.
He prefers to use the axe. His goblin class is rare.
[Goblin] Gi Go
A goblin with many wounds on his body. The food of his horde was stolen by the gray wolves, so he made a decision to follow the protagonist. He is the most experienced amongst the goblin rares. His weapon is a curved katana.
[Goblin] Gi Za
The druid goblin rare that recently joined them.
Chapter 27 Gray Wolf III
[Race] Goblin
[Level] 26
[Class] Duke; Horde Chief
[Possessed Skills] <<Horde Commander>> <<Insurgent Will>> <<Overpowering Howl>> <<Swordsmanship B->> <<Insatiable Desire>> <<King’s Soul>> <<Ruler’s Wisdom I>> <<Eyes of the Blue Snake>> <<Dance at Death’s Border>> <<Red Snake’s Eye>> <<Magic Manipulation>> <<Soul of a Crazed Warrior>> <<Third Impact (The Third Chant)>>
[Divine Protection] Goddess of the Underworld (Altesia)
[Attributes] Darkness; Death
[Subordinate Beasts] Kobold (Lv9)
[Abnormal Status] <<Charm of the Saint>>
I had the druids get used to fighting as three-man cells, and at the same time, I had Gi Za teach me the basics of magic in order to defeat the gray wolves.
As for Reshia, I’ve sort of learned my lesson.
And while I thought to keep my distance from her for a while, I happened to see a tottering kobold pass by me.
So I took a slab of dried meat, and waved it in front of it.
It vigorously wagged its tail. So knowing full well that it was interested, I threw the meat into Reshia’s jail. The kobold followed the slab of meat, jumping into Reshia’s room.
Heh… This is for keeping me awake all night.
I think I heard Lili scream just now, but let’s ignore that. Ignore…
“How adult of you,” remarked Gi Za as he shot a cold glance at me.
Considering last night, something on this level is just fine.
“That aside, teach me your magic,” I said, brushing away what just happened.
“Mn,” replied Gi Ga as he nodded, then he began his lecture on magic.
“I think you know this already, but…”
“Yeah, just keep it short and simple.”
With another nod, the lecture on magic began.
To put it simply, magic is god’s grace, while magic power is something exhibited through the consumption of something within living beings that is known as ether
For humans, they call it mana, for everyone else, they call it ether. And it is by consuming this ether that Gi Za is able to summon blades of wind and tornadoes.
Ether is something that belongs within the body of living things. As soon as it touches the air or the water, it will immediately disperse, and return to the body. Magic can be demonstrated as long as the ether hasn’t dispersed yet.
Because ether disperses upon contact with foreign body, gathering power and casting powerful magic is not something common.
“So what you’re saying is that ether is something that is normally used within the body?” I said.
“No, that’s not it either,” replied Gi Za as he shook his head.
Ether is difficult to use inside the body.
For example, if one wishes to strengthen his muscles with ether, he would have to fill his body with ether, set a course for it, and manipulate it until one achieves his desired effect.
The fireball casted by the friar that I fought before wasn’t just throwing a ball of flame.
If he had made a mistake in his control, that fire ball would have simply dispersed. But if he had tried to pour the ether into his body to strengthen himself, in the worst case scenario, his body could have been torn apart, while consuming the ether within.
“But there’s no way to know other than trying it out, right?” I said, arguing to use said ability. To which Gi Za sarcastically asked, “In the middle of a fight?”
That question left me at a loss.
Is it impossible after all for someone with an unstable mind like me?
After thinking for a while, I asked for something else.
“Then would you happen to have any techniques for increasing speed? Like that Accel you used,” I said.
What I need to watch out for the most in the coming fight with the gray wolves is that speed of theirs. If I could just put a stop to that speed, then in the worst case, I could at least exchange blows.
“That spell only requires ether to be released around the body with a direction set. However, getting used to the force is quite difficult,” said Gi Za.
A one-way jet pack in other words.
But then again, it seems like Gi Za was casting it quite a lot.
“But of course, after all, I have the divine protection of the god of wind. I can create a boundary in front of me as long as I have magic power.”
Divine protections have that sort of effect?
Hmm… Unfortunately, mine isn’t that reliable.
In any case, I should go and practice this.
"Alright, come with me for a bit. I'll give it a shot.”
"Now?" asked Gi Za, a little surprised.
"Of course. Whether I can use it or not in battle depends on your guidance after all, right? So please help me out, teacher.”
“Teacher… That doesn’t sound bad at all,” replied Gi Za, pleased.
Taking that goblin rare who was quite pleased with himself, we left the village, and I practiced magic.
◆◇◇
9 days has passed since my I began my special training in magic.
Somehow someway I managed to get my control over Accel good enough for me to be able to use it in battle.
It took a long time, but finally, we’re ready.
“Gi Za, do you know of the gray wolves?” I asked.
“Yes, a rather powerful enemy,” he replied.
“I’m going to hunt that pair. If it was up to you, which goblins would you bring?”
Gi Za folded his hands and pondered. Then after a while, he said,
“The goblins under me alone will be enough.”
In other words, normal goblins can’t do anything.
“I’ll have you change that way of thinking,” I said back.
Then wielding my steel great sword on my back, we ended the training.
When I got back to the village, I called the goblins above the rare class, and ordered them to gather.
“Gi Ga, Gi Go, Gi Za, Gi Gi, take 10 goblins with you each, and prepare for a hunt… Our target… the gray wolves!”
“It shall be done even at the cost of my life!” replied Gi Go.
For him, this battle is also a funeral for the goblins he couldn’t protect.
“As you will,” replied Gi Ga as he kneeled.
The goblins each nodded to me. Then after they finished picking their 10 goblins, we prepared the necessary rations, and then left the village, heading northwest.
Leading from the front were Gi Gi’s beasts.
What he brought with him this time was a double head, a double-headed ostrich. Its body was big enough to easily carry a goblin, and with enough strength to do so without even losing speed.
Gi Gi rode on a double head, while giving his subordinate beasts orders.
Gi Ga guarded our rear while following the main unit from behind.
And Gi Go and Gi Za protected our flanks, while keeping vigilant.
–––It’s too quiet.
When these many goblins are moving, there would at least normally be some birds or rabbits who would be startled. But right now, not even a single cry could be heard.
No way, could it be…
Could it be that the gray wolves have already eaten everything in this area?
If so, then the gray wolves should appear by themselves without us having to look for them.
–––Such delicious preys are throwing themselves before it after all… There’s no way it wouldn’t come.
And as if my mind was read, the vanguard unit led by Gi Gi stopped.
–––Are they here!?
“They’re coming!” I yelled.
Immediately, Gi Ga went in front just as I’ve ordered him to ahead of time. And Gi Go and Gi Za merged with the main unit to protect the flanks.
And just as much as I could wish for, the land before us was a land with few trees, almost like a meadow
The gray wolf led over 20 wolves behind it, gazing at me with the gaze of a predator looking at its prey.
That dignity, that majesty, the aura of that gray wolf shook my soul!
And my face twisted into a smile!
The arm wielding Iron second. The tips of my feet that bore into the ground. From the red snake coiled on my arm all the way to the entrails beneath my skin and the blood flowing through my veins. Everything was screaming to me, burning into me the sensation of my brimming power.
“GURUuuuOOOooUooOAAo!”
My soul maddened, I bellowed out a howl.
[Skill] <<Overpowering Howl>> activated. The subordinate wolves have been stunned.
“UUuuoOOuuuOO!”
At the same time, the gray wolf howled an indomitable howl, and many of my subordinates fell to their knees.
“Gi Ga!”
“By your will!”
I left the command of the forces to Gi Ga who was at the rear.
“Gi Za, cover me!”
“Leave it to me!”
“Gi Go, don’t lose focus!”
“I know,” replied Gi Go as he drew his curved sword.
“Gi Gi, this time, don’t let your beasts die.”
“Yes, chief…”
Could it be that the one who’s having a hard time keeping himself together is me!?
“Go!!” I yelled.
At my lead, our force became one unit, and we charged into the pack of wolves.
But the wolves were only a moment slower.
“UoouUoou!”
The howl of the gray wolf woke the subordinate wolves from their stupor.
But this is exactly what I was aiming for.
Wielding my sword on my side, I gripped it tight.
We’ll do this in one breath!
“My life is like a cloud of dust (Accel)!”
Ether gathered behind me, then like an explosion, I was sent flying forward. Then focusing the ether towards my blade, I chanted,
“Turn me into a blade (Enchant)!”
Having been propelled at a speed that instantly shortened a distance of 30 steps to zero, it was as if a wall of air was pushing against me, keeping me from breathing.
But even so, this is something worth doing!
“UoooUUoO!”
The howl of the gray wolf seemed to have echoed, but my ears failed to catch anything. Only that the gray wolf’s giant frame suddenly appeared before me.
–––Tch!
Grinding my teeth, I endured the force.
My body grazed against the gray wolf, causing its power to weaken slightly. I tumbled on the ground, but immediately, I stopped the momentum, and stood up.
–––Where is it!?
“GAaoOoAA!”
–––A groan from right beside me!?
With the power of the [Skill] <<Swordsmanship B->>, I swung my sword according to instinct. The sword smashed into something that felt like a giant tree. Then immediately after, a great pressure came. It was the gray wolf!
Using all of my strength I forced back the grey wolf.
The sight of its sharp fangs and its giant claws sent a chill running through my back.
No, that’s wrong.
This is something that I’ve been yearning for. This is something that I myself should have been yearning for!!
A strong foe! A chance to wash away the shame of that day!
Activating the [Skill] <<Eyes of the Blue Snake>>, I scanned for my opponent’s weakness.
The eyes, the fang… the heart… Hmm? It’s close to its back!?
[Skill] <<Soul of a Crazed Warrior>> activate!
For the first time, I released the rampaging soul on my own volition.
“GURUuOAaoOOooo!”
While suppressing the urge, I released my power!
I activated [Skill] <<Insurgent Will>> and <<Soul of a Crazed Warrior>> at the same time!!
And brimming with power, I stopped my great sword with my arm, and supported my body with my legs.
Magical energies flowed through my body, and my blood boiled within me.
Sparks appeared as my great sword clashed with the fangs of the gray wolf.
Focusing more of my strength, my feet sank into the ground. And the gray wolf’s pressure challenged me from in front.
“GURUuoAA!”
The frothing cells within me, the rushing blood within, and the magical energies within burned hot like scorching flame.
“Turn me into a blade (Enchant)!”
My blade ignited, and with its flames alit, I pushed the sword into the gray wolf’s fang and nails.
And then I swung the blade.
–––Argh!?
But at the last moment… I missed.
Right before my great sword hit it, it jumped back. I suppose it’s just what you’d expect from the reflexes of a wolf raised in the wild.
But after taking a better look, blood was clearly flowing from its right leg, and from the left part of the scruff of its neck.
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