Goblin Kingdom

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[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: That Which Should Be Protected

[Race] Goblin

[Level] 60

[Class] Duke; Horde Chief

[Possessed Skills] >

“Did I just hear you call me stupid?”

“Oh? You’re aware? That’s great. That means there’s still hope for you.”

Heaving, and her eyes ablaze, Reshia stomped, and then she yelled,

“…I’m coming as well!”

“I can’t guarantee your safety,” I warned.

“I’m fine by myself!” stomped Reshia again.

“Do as you wish,” I replied, wryly smiling at her stubbornness.

Sending off the enraged lady, I looked towards the cave.

Now… I wonder just what it was that drove that gray wolf mad, I quietly asked.

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We entered the cave, and what greeted us was a dim environment with little light.

Darkness of this level is no problem for us goblins, but for Reshia, it’s hopeless. So to compensate for her eyes’ inability, she’s using light magic to light the path by her feet.

The cave itself isn’t that wide. And after a bit of walking, the reason why the gray wolf went mad finally showed itself.

“So that’s why,” I muttered.

The remains of a gray wolf within a sea of blood appeared before us. Its eyes were wide-open, but empty. Nothing reflected on them.

Maddened by the death of its partner, huh? I thought to myself.

As I neared the corpse, I wondered to myself what caused it to bleed to death. Then something caught my eye.

The wound that continued to bleed was located right below its stomach.

“!?”

The moment I saw that, the gray wolf’s somber eyes with resolve hidden within it flashed again at the back of my mind. I thought it was anger I felt then… but that’s not it, is it? It was resolve.

–––Right… It couldn’t retreat. Not with this.

The madness I saw when our eyes met as it sunk its fangs into my shoulder. I’ve finally understood the reason behind those eyes.

“Reshia, come,” I said.

The reason why it couldn’t let me go no matter what… is here before my very eyes.

And I held that reason within my arms, lifting it up in an embrace.

Two gray wolf pups.

I don’t know if they’re dead already, or if they’re just sleeping. But I can still feel them warmth from them, so it shouldn’t be too late yet.

Embracing the two gray pups who were rolled into a ball with their eyes were closed, I ordered Reshia,

“Heal them,” I curtly said.

“Y-You just love saying whatever you want, don’t you!?” she complained.

Reshia’s voice was a bit stiff, but she still held her hands out immediately.

In an instant, all signs of doubt and confusion left her face, and that inhuman expression of a saint appeared in its place. That is the proof of her resolve.

“Let relief be given to all (Heal),” she chanted.

A pale light shined within the cave, wrapping the newborn pups in its warmth. And in the next instant, Reshia, declared, saying,

“It’s done.”

And lo and behold, the pups were there, sleeping peacefully. To which I muttered,

“Hypocrisy.”.

A sudden burst of self-derision.

I killed its parents, and stole its children. And under the pretense of saving it, I lied to myself, saying I won’t kill these pups.

I’m not heartless, true. But at the same time… I’m a bit too bloody for something like gentleness.

Then without any hesitation, Reshia said,

“…There is more than just one side to things, you know?”

And I couldn’t help gaze at her with my eyes wide open.

Both because she was able to hear me, and because I had no idea what she was talking about.

“The fact that you are suffering means that you have a conscience, right? Then in that case, you should just follow that,” she said.

Those amethyst eyes that were looking at me were not stiff like those of the goddess’. But those eyes still contained with them a piercing light that could pierce through any man.

“Don’t say stupid things,” I retorted. “I am a monster. I only saved these to bolster my own war potential. Don’t misunderstand.”

Embarrassed from having been seen through, I spat out a lie. But at the same time, it was a likely story.

“We’ve seen all there is to see. We’re going home,” I said.

Leading my goblin subordinates, I exited the cave.

“…A real monster wouldn’t call itself a monster,” muttered Reshia.

But I pretended not to hear her words as I continued to walk.

Author’s Note: Gray wolf get!