Volu 1, Chapter 33: Influx
[Race] Goblin [Level] 60
[Class] Duke; Horde Chief
[Possessed Skills] > > > > > > > > > > > > >
[Divine Protection] Goddess of the Underworld (Altesia) [Attributes] Darkness; Death
[Subordinate Beasts] High Kobold (Lv1) Gray Wolf (Lv1) x2 [Abnormal Status] >
It was the high kobold, Hasu, who inford of the humans’ presence.
“The humans are here!” he said.
Cold sweat drizzled down my back.
“Their numbers?” I asked as I threw food at Hasu.
I waited for him to chew it before he finally replied.
“15,” he said.
Tch, that’s a lot.
Are we a match for them right now if all those 15 are adventurers?
It might be possible if we could just strike them at their weak point… But either way it’s a huge gamble.
“Alright, let’s go!”
I have to prepare myself for the worst.
It’s been around a month and a half since Reshia’s group was captured by us.
I don’t know whether 15 is actually a lot or not, but the goblins I’ve been preparing to fight with the orcs have mostly learned the three- man cell.
There’s no telling whether that will be effective against the humans, but if we retreat, there’s no telling how far they’re going to chase us either.
We can’t retreat. There’s no other path for us but to fight.
“Gi Ga, gather everyone.” “As you command.”
When all the goblins that were rare class and above were gathered, I gave my orders.
“Gi Go, protect those that can’t fight.” “Yes, chief.”
“Everyone else, gather your n. We’re going to intercept the humans.”
“Yes, chief!”
Three were visibly fired up, while Gi Za quietly burned, ready to fight.
I made 5 three-man cell groups, totaling to 15 goblins. Then I left the remaining goblins under Gi Go to protect the village.
I gripped Iron Second. Then I petted the gray wolf pups playing by my feet, and handed them to Reshia.
“Quite a large group you have here,” remarked Reshia.
“It’s because I don’t want to fight needlessly. Take care of these guys until I co back.”
Reshia took the gray wolf pups that were playing around, and embraced them in her arms.
“Don’t worry, I don’t mind taking care of Gyunei and Cynthia.” “What’s with the nas?”
“Are they not to your liking? Gyunei ans Vanguard God, and Cynthia, the lady of the lake shore.”
Those nas are no good.
Especially Gyunei. That one definitely needs to be changed.
“It doesn’t seem like you have the ti to argue though. Let’s talk about it when you co back,” suggested Reshia.
“Of course, I don’t like the nas. Don’t you think it’s pitiful to na this pup a vanguard god?”
“It’s a good na though in my opinion… Right, Gyunei?”
The two gray wolf pups wagged their tails as they followed Reshia.
Is that alright? I hope you two realize that you’ve just been nad sothing absurd.
“We’ll be waiting,” said Reshia.
For a mont, I was speechless when I heard those words. She’s encouraging .
“Don’t worry, I plan to minimize the casualties on the human’s side. Right now, my enemy are the orcs, and not the humans.”
Right. It’s not ti to fight the humans yet.
Yet, that is.
I don’t know how Reshia took my words, but she nodded.
“Lili, do you want to co?”
“…To fight with humans?” she asked.
Her eyebrows lifted up.
“I thought to have you ask for their surrender,” I replied. “…Alright,” replied Lili.
“Ms. Lili?” asked Reshia.
Lili calmly shook her head.
“Lady Reshia, please wait here. I will keep the casualties to a minimum.”
This will be a good opportunity to find out if she’s scheming anything. Cleaning up all the problems here in one swoop is a swell idea if I’ve ever heard of one.
Right, I should put out a bait.
A chance to kill . That should bring out whatever Lili’s scheming.
“Hurry up and prepare,” I said.
Then I left the jail.
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We sprinted away from the village into the forest with the druid, Gi Za, the beast warrior, Gi Gi, the forr leader of the village, Gi Gu, the only noble class, Gi GA, and Lili.
Hasu led the way, bringing us through a path that was so narrow it could be called an animal trail.
It wasn’t until half a day had passed that we finally spotted the humans.
Along the way we t so double heads and triple horns, but we ignored them, and we continued on our way. There was no need to hunt them as the smoked and dried ad that were prepared by Mattis was enough to stave off our hunger. We ran like this for several hours.
And just as what one would expect from adventurers, Lili kept up with us despite her heavy breathing.
After a while, Hasu stopped. We reached our destination.
I ordered Gi Gi and Gi Gu, who were the first to arrive, to search the surroundings. Then I ordered them to go first. Afterwards, I gave orders to Gi Ga and Gi Za.
“Gi Ga, go with Lili. Gi Za, cover our backs.”
More units ca later, and I gave them their orders too. Then Gi Gi’s squad returned.
“Humans, ahead,” he reported.
They’re near.
“Good, let’s continue like this. Don’t make any noise.”
Gi Gi’s squad followed closely behind while keeping low.
A little later, I heard so noise from ahead of us. So sort of fight.
“What happened to Gi Gu’s unit?” I asked.
According to Gi Gi, they’re already positioning themselves behind the humans.
“Alright.”
We saw the humans right after that.
“This is…”
The humans were fighting with an orc. The center of the forest where there are little trees are, after all, the orcs’ turf. I thought it was rather reckless of the orc to face 15 all by itself, but unexpectedly, the orc’s the one winning.
Well that’s not really surprising as the humans were visibly tired.
---But why? Didn’t they co here to rescue Reshia? Aren’t they adventurers?
I can see a woman feeding her babe, a man carrying a heavy bag, screaming. They had at most only two n to fight off the orc.
“Lili, co here for a bit,” I called.
Lili ca out of the bushes to take a look.
“What are they?” I frankly asked.
Lili knitted her brows.
“They’re most likely… refugees.”
Oh? There’re refugees in this world too?
“People whose hos were burned, and were driven off into the forests, you an?”
Lili reluctantly nodded.
I guess she doesn’t want to accept it.
I might be able to use this.
“…I wonder if I should kill them,” I quietly whispered to myself.
Let’s lead Lili around, and make her show her true colors.
Lili gazed at , dumbfounded.
“Didn’t you promise Lady Reshia not to cause unnecessary casualties!?” she asked, her voice, tinged with anger.
“It’s better to have less mouths to feed,” I snapped back.
Then I began to compress the encirclent we had laid out.
“Gi Gi, go to the left. Surround the humans. Gi Za, to the right.”
The goblins nodded without saying a word.
“…Even then, you’re!”
“Then are you going to save them?”
Lili looked furious.
“I don’t mind sparing them, but you’ll have to be the one to persuade them. And naturally, you’ll also have to look after them yourself. If you’re fine with that, then fine… I’ll spare them.”
The humans were gradually being driven into a corner by the orc.
“I got it! They won’t do anything to trouble you!” “Good. There’s not much ti though, so hurry.”
This area is too close to the human region.
“GURUuuAAaa!”
As my mouth twisted into a grin, I stood up and activated the [Skill] >.
“Gi Ga! Kill the orc!”
I ordered Gi Ga, who was still next to , to kill the orc. Accompanied by his subordinates, Gi Ga quickly bolted out into the fray, and pierced the orc. As a pained scream rose, the orc was mangled by Gi Ga’s subordinates.
I left the bushes as the orc continued to scream, and I made my appearance before the humans.
I wonder what the humans thought of Lili, a human, following .
The two warriors that were fighting the orc a while ago turned pale as they wielded their swords again.
“What is that!? Isn’t that a high-class goblin behind you!?” one of them asked.
Lili was visibly perplexed, not knowing where to begin explaining. I silently cursed the humans’ incessant vilifications.
But I am the one who made her do this.
Still, I don’t like these humans, but if they’re useful, then I’ll use them.
I’ll use them until their lives are torn and ragged.
“I don’t wish for all of you to die,” Lili said.
The humans and the warriors glanced alternately between and Lili. The non-combatants at the back froze.
“So please, shut up, and obey,” she continued.
But the humans were not pleased.
“You think we’ll do sothing like that!” one of them yelled. “You call yourself human while being tricked by goblins!?” yelled another.
Lili couldn’t stand up to the humans’ abuse.
So I decided to help her out a bit.
“Oi, Lili. You don’t have much ti left.” “Tch…”
Lili’s impatience grew, and I called out the goblins in the surrounding thickets.
“Show yourselves,” I said.
The goblins who were hiding by the thickets all this ti, all stood up at the sa ti. And they shrieked at the humans.
“W-What is with this number!?
I can hear the screams of the warriors.
I did my best to calmly observe them. Especially, the warriors. How much can I use these humans? Are they worth the risk?
“Tch, there should still be ti. Please, don’t lay a finger on them,” said Lili.
The humans should know now that Lili’s just barely hanging onto . I smiled at that thought.
“What will it be, humans?” I asked.
Then wielding Iron Second on my shoulder, I continued, “Obedience? Or death?” I asked.
10 seconds is all I’m giving them.
So I decided to put on another show. And I took a step forward in front of Lili, standing right before the humans.
“Which will it be?” I asked. “Is it death you wish?”
And Lili began to beg as she pointed her sword at , saying,
“Please stop. Please.”
She knows she can’t win, yet she still dares to point her sword at . It’s clear as day that she’s afraid. Even the tip of her sword is shaking.
All the while, the humans were at a complete loss, not even able to co up with an answer.
“You wish to fight ?” I asked Lili. “I won’t be sparing you this ti.”
Around this ti, Gi Ga, who had just defeated the orc, wielded his blood stained spear. But I signaled him with a raise of my hand to stop.
Now, Lili. Show your true nature.
If you think you can defeat , then co! I will take you on whenever you please!
But Lili begged again.
“…I beg you, please.”
Lili struck her sword into the ground, and she fell down on her knees. That last act of hers doused whatever will the humans had in them to fight.
“…Very well. Bring all of these to the village. If anyone tries to rebel, I will kill him.”
I swung the great sword on my shoulder.
That swing was only to threaten, but the sharp wind pressure that ca from that swing was enough to rouse fear in their hearts.
“Lili, you’ll be responsible for guiding these humans. Understood?” “I understand,” she replied as she sheathed her sword with her face down, keeping from seeing her expression.
“Gi Ga, watch over these humans, and make sure they don’t run.” “As you command.”
“Gi Gi, go feed at to the kobolds.” “Yes.”
“For everyone else, hunt as you go back to the village.”
When I finished giving orders, I went back to the village.
The refugees are as follows:
Adventurers: 2
Farrs(Male): 6
Won: 4
Children: 3
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