Chapter 111

Chapter 111: Resurrection

Weekly Chapter (2/2)

Translator: Raizu

Editor: Mirp

Chapter 111 – Crimson Full Moon

The hobgoblin forest was quiet. But I could sense some presences among the distant trees.

It's frustrating and unpleasant pressure.

Seeing me like that, Miria snorted.

[What's wrong? Why are you so wary of some goblins lurking around?]

[It's only natural. We are investigating the anomaly here. You're the one who seems to have fcomotten about that.]

[I haven't fcomotten! Let me tell you this, I'm quite strong despite my appearance.]

She declared while swinging the magic sword Flamberge――with flames made of magic power swirling along the blade, around.

[In that case, I'll be counting on you.]

[Fufu~, praise me more!]

[Thank goodness that Miria is tagging along with us. Behold, kingdom's strongest magic swordsman!]

[That's a little too much~, guhehehe]

Seemingly weak to praises, Miria's face had somewhat loosened up. She could actually be such a sweet girl.

Heave-ho! Heave-ho! Suddenly Roxy pinched my cheek.

[Keep your guard up. What are you doing anyways?]

[Sorry]

[Anyways, this place is eerily quiet.]

[In the past, there should be hobgoblins wandering around here.]

[Let's go deeper into the forest. I can sense the gaze of those monsters, so keep your heads up.]

[ [ Yes ] ]

[It's nice to see you two reply in unison like that]

Roxy walked upfront. On my part, I activated 《Night Vision》 for a better view inside the dimly lit forest.

With this, I could see the surrounding better.

Those signs of presence actually backed off as we proceed forward. It's as if they're luring us in.

Apparently something was in control of these goblins.

[Is it possibly a Goblin King?]

[No idea….but, as far as I know, Goblin Kings can only give rough mand to other goblins, not some detailed instruction such as this.]

[Indeed]

We stopped in the clearing at the center of hobgoblin forest――flowers were in full bloom, and there was a fallen tree in the middle.

This place brought back memories.

Back then, I defeated the goblin king using Greed's bow form secret, and also killed Hado Burix here, which allowed me to unlock the scythe form.

For me this place actually meant a lot.

Knowing that as well, Greed laughed at me through the 《Mind Reading》.

『If you like this place that much, why don't you live here instead? Hahaha』

What the hell is he talking about? But anyways, ignoring what Greed said, this place did look quite suspicious.

We were pretending to fall for the trick and headed right here.

I could feel signs of magic power from the surroundings. Maybe they planned to attack us from all directions.

Before they showed their appearance to us, I already switched to bow form and shot to all directions. As the arrow flew, I switched back to sword form.

Roxy and Miria were already prepared as well. Oh well, this kind of stratagem wouldn't work on people who had experienced Gallia.

The goblins that didn't get hit by the arrows rushed out from the bushes.

Goblins, hobgoblins……wait, ten Goblin Kings!? There shouldn't be this many monsters in this forest…

They were supposedly highly territorial monsters, so it made me feel uneasy to actually see ten Goblin Kings, who shouldn't be working together, actually did just that.

[The goblins are indeed fighting in a strange manner. Perhaps Roxy should be the rear guard just in case?]

[Understood. Then, Fai and Miria, I leave the floor to you.]

[ [ Roger! ] ]

Despite my uneasy feelings, I kept slashing the ining goblins down. The incomanic voice kept announcing the rise in my stats.

For the current Gluttony skill, the goblins couldn't even be considered as a snack anymore. The Goblin Kings, however, seemed to satisfy it somewhat.

『This brings back memory, isn't it, Fate!』

[Yeah, it's been a while]

I cut down the hobgoblin that was right in front of me, then did a jump slash. Doing so, I decapitated the Goblin King that was being distracted by Miria.

[Oi, that one was my prey! No target-snatching]

[My bad. I'll listen to your plain after the battle is over.]

[Wait, ughh]

Miria seemed to be more well versed in duelling pared to fighting against many enemies. I could see that she often got distracted by the crowded monsters. Her sword was no longer as fluid as usual.

There were only three of us here. It'll be troublesome if we fight a prolonged battle in this closed area.

There were also more movements from within the forest. Arrows were released towards us without regard to the surrounding goblins. Oioi, at least they should've watched out for the friendly fire.

Greed said through 《Mind Reading》.

『You are someone of area E now, those arrows won't even nick you』

[I know that. But Greed told me already. I think I'm developing a bad habit of taking the attack head on. Right, it's just a bad habit kicking in]

『It's Fate's habit, so of course I remember it. In any case, reform! Reform!』

We talked about this last night. I still remembered it well.

I dodged the arrows left and right, sometimes using the goblins as my shield. On the other hand, Miria was having a hard time, but barely got through.

It was all thanks to Roxy's support.

[Focus on the battle! Miria! Don't fight while only relying on your eyes, sense the sign of opponent's magic power]

[Sorry. I know that, but….]

Despite having a good sword arm, all this is a bit too much for Roxy to handle. Perhaps I should ask Aaron to help her train later.

Perhaps it's because Miria was used to fight alongside Mugan, it seemed that she is more accustomed to follow his lead.

Even so, isn't this situation looking quite good?

I kept attacking while dodging arrows, while focusing my senses. I was looking for a certain magic power in the midst of battle.

It's located five hundred meter south from here. Large amounts of magic power were ing from there. Without a doubt, that must be where the goblin nest is situated at.

Even if we are here only for survey, the story changes if there is a battle involved.

[Greed, shall we?]

『This me is always good to go as usual. It's all up to you』