Goblin Kingdom

Chapter 43

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. Became a goblin noble in chapter 39.

[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. He acts like a samurai.

[Goblin] Gi Za

The druid goblin rare that recently joined them.

[Goblin] Gi Ji

A goblin rare. He evolved in chapter 37 after hunting with Gi Ga.

[Race] Goblin

[Level] 62

[Class] Duke; Horde Chief

[Possessed Skills] >

If I am to become the high king of the world, then the hero who possesses overwhelming power shall undoubtedly appear to stand in my way.

“As of now that hero’s but an innocent child that knows nothing. But it’s only a matter of time before he gains power, and becomes a hero.”

A voice that declared the absolute truth.

“And the one who shall stand beside the hero is no other than the saint.”

Forcibly, she slipped into the gaps in my thoughts, and she forcefully dragged out my innermost concern with the uttering of that one word.

“And that saint is Reshia?” I asked.

“You will lose her, you know?” she confirmed.

I couldn’t say anything back. Or rather you could say my mind had gone completely blank as words of denial continuously surfaced within my heart.

“Shall I lend you my strength?” Altesia proposed.

“What?”

The goddess smiled with the smile of a loving mother. Gently embracing everything, that motherly love of hers filled my chest.

“I’ve also been troubled much by those so-called heroes in the past. Besides, seeing a cute boy beaten black and blue is––, right?”

Spontaneously, I ended up wanting to nod.

I want power more than anything else.

The fight with the Orc King made it clear to me just how weak the goblins are.

But… the sliver of will left within me activated >.

“…What will you do? Do you want to try clinging onto me?”

Ahh, I would, I would… if I weren’t a king that is.

“I refuse.”

The fog in my head cleared up.

“Oh my, that’s rather unexpected. Why refuse?”

“I will fight on my own volition,” I said. “I will be the one to choose where my men die. I will be the one to send them to war. And it shall be for my sake that they will shed blood. And in so doing… should the day of defeat come, it shall be mine, all mine.”

The goddess of the underworld (Altesia) quietly looked at me. As usual, I had no idea what she was thinking.

“I am fighting my own battle. To cling to you is to accept my own defeat.”

That’s why I have no intention of clinging to a goddess.

“…Obstinate, huh?”

The goddess wryly smiled, and I smiled a bold smile in return.

“You gambled on me, so just shut up and watch! I won’t lose.”

When I mouthed those words, the goddess’ face went blank. Then she burst out into a guffaw.

“Ahahaha, buhahahaha.”

She held her tummy as she laughed out loud in front of me.

She’s laughing again, but as usual, I don’t see what’s so funny.

“Interesting… as expected, you’re really interesting,” smiled the goddess as she wiped the tears off her eyes.

As she finally contained her laughter to some extent, she clapped her hands.

At that, a gate appeared behind me.

“If you pass through that door, you’ll be able to return to your own body.”

Happily, I turned my back to the laughing goddess.

“…Hey…” she said. “At times like this, what do you guys say?”

My back remained facing toward her as I replied.

“The old you… the goddess of valor (the old you), what would she say?”

Just for a little, I heard her gulp.

“…Show your courage,” she said.

Nodding, I passed through the gate.

The voice I heard… although just a little, might’ve been shaking.

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“Are you alright!?”

When I opened my eyes, what first entered my ears was Gi Za’s voice, who was unusually panicked.

“What’s the matter?” I asked. “Where’d your usual composure go?”

When Gi Za saw me reply like that, grinning, he couldn’t help but nod back, dumbfounded.

“Damn it, seriously. You’re way too reckless I say. I think my life just got shorter just now… Well thanks to you, the casualties have been minimized though.”

I wanted to ask him whether he was always this sort of character or not, but I decided it was wiser not to.

“What happened to the orcs?” I asked as I raised my body.

“They withdrew as soon as you defeated the Orc King. Although it’s also because Gi Gi successfully lured the spear deer.”

Last night, I ordered Gi Gi to take 15 goblins under him to go look for herds of speer deer to lure and crash against the horde of orcs. He took a lot more time than expected, but that can’t be helped. After all, the only way he had to control the course of the herds was through the goblins’ Overpowering Howl.

It should be the first time for Gi Gi to use beasts too.

But still he managed to accomplish his task well.

“The damages?” I asked.

“The holes we’ve dug around the village are mostly no longer useable. The fences have also been pulled down. As for the damages to the troops: 20 goblins have been killed. But considering we managed to repulse that orc horde, it’s actually quite small.”

As Gi Za matter-of-factly reported the situation, I nodded.

The damages we incurred were much, true. But in the end, the damage incurred wasn’t fatal.

“I got it. I’ll take care of the rest. Go rest.”

“Also, speaking of Gi Ga–––“

I began to stand when Gi Za began to speak again. But then at that moment, I felt the sensation of something eating at my guts.

“Oi!”

“It’s nothing.”

The snake, Pitch Black (Verid), coiled around my right arm, throbbed.

What I heard was the deep voice of a man.

Show your courage, was it? ––––What nostalgic words, huh, little brother?

The voice came and left, leaving only those words.

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