Chapter 8: Escorting
Walking in the middle of the forest at night, it sounds pretty crazy isn't it. Olivia said she knew the way home even though it was constrained because the forest area was quite dense, and dark at night. Using a torch to light up, we both walked towards the city of Olivia guiding me without stopping at all. I was thinking, is this girl a natural GPS. If it is true that she can remember it, it was truly extraordinary. I made a mark on some trees and left a few pieces of clothes to mark the path we take.
I heard in this forest, besides there are wild animals, there are also monsters that lurking here. I think, what kind of monster is here. Suddenly I see a silhouette in the distance. I point my torch forward, and see monsters that resemble humans. short, green-skinned and bright red eyes. If there's no mistaking his name is Goblin. I see it only by myself. According to the book I read, goblins are cowardly monsters. He will not attack strong people. He will choose to run away / form groups to attack enemies if they're strong. When he saw us, he didn't run away. He must have thought, we were just a kind of night snack.
Olivia held my hand. I made eye contact with her, as if to say stay calm. I deliberately did not pull out my weapon, and just fell silent. I lured him to come, because if I attacked him, I would leave Olivia.I worrying about her safety too. In his hand he was seem holding a wooden stick. The asymmetrical stick, as if he only picked up a stick in any place to be used as a weapon. When he entered my territory, I slashed his head easily. The height of the goblin was the same as mine.His movement was simple like if you make a comparison like fighting against a child. What makes it scary is just his appearance. Facing like savage, with fangs and saliva tends to make people think that this monster is more intimidating than them.
The human brain receives stimulatin more quickly from images, compared to other sensors. Seeing the appearance of a scary goblin will make humans think "This monster is fierce and dangerous.", Just like seeing sharks and crocodiles. If the person who sees it is a mentally weak person, not it is impossible, he could pass out on the spot. When they saw a figure like that, then the feeling of fear will arise, and disturbing concentration. Feelings of doubt and terrible shadows will appear, making them helpless. Cases like this happened a lot in my life before. For example when someone will be hit by a car, they will tend to scream rather than pull over to save themselves. This indicates that in their brain had been imagined terrible events compared to how to deal with it. Small things like that that can take a person's life after all.
Fear is important, especially to train instincts and reflexes, but if fear is excessive, then it will be dangerous. When I was trained at the facility, I was used to seeing a terrible picture. Starting from the picture of a decomposed corpse, the body's organs when zoomed , and various disturbing images. So I already have a stronghold to overcome my fear. In fact, I turn my fear into excitement. By changing the perspective from scary to something challenging. It is not easy to do it, but if you can do it, it will useful later.
"You killed him easily huh?"
"Of course, I imagine like I killed a wild boar."
Wild boar that can only butting from the front, have no attack patterns, and depend on instinct
"Wild boar huh?"
She seemed to doubt me. But no problem.
When I saw the body of the goblin, I saw something sparkling. After being approached I found a small gemstone that emitted a green light.
Ehhh, did I find the emerald?
From killing goblins ??
If it's like that, I could be rich if the goblin is on earth right?
Just imagine if you managed to kill 100 goblins, you have got 100 emerald stones ?? !!!!
"You make a weird face."
Ah, I'm lost in my imagination. Am I making a happy face?
"No, I've just never seen a beautiful stone like this."
"It's a Magic stone. The core of a monster. You can sell it or you can use it as a medium for using magic. But with a Magic Stone Goblin, you won't be able to use great magic."
"Is that so, Is magic stone can be a substitute for lack mana?"
Mana is the energy found in every body of all inhabitant in this world , from the human race to the monster race. This is likened to fuel for doing magic.
"Yes, something like that."
Hooh, so this is a magic stone. But it looks like a gemstone that has not been processed. The shape is irregular, and is roughly the size of a pebble.
"Hey, isn't this a nice stone, can't it be used as jewelry?"
I gave in to my curiosity, and decided to ask it.
"Of course, but no one wants to wear jewelry from goblin magic stones, you know. The better the magic stone used to make jewelry, it will increase the wearer's social standing. If you wear jewelry from magic stone goblins, of course you will be laughed at!"
Huh?
Though this stone is good in my opinion.
"Besides making jewelery from magic stones is quite difficult. You have to be able to control where it is, so you can shape it. This is certainly different from forging metal."
Like that.
"Well, I understand. Let's continue the journey!"
During the trip, I kept thinking about the potential of this Magic stone. Besides being a jewelry, it could also be a substitute for mana. Maybe this could be something useful to me someday. I stuff the goblin mana stone to storage pouch.
Approximately 10 minutes had passed for us. There were no monsters in sight besides the goblins, but we were attacked by wolves. By using the fire from torch, I drove them away, even though the wolves still following us.
Then I realized that the forest was not as dense as before. Could it be we have reached the forest border?
We arrived at the a big road,about 4 meters wide. At the end of the road I saw a city with a wall as high as 3 meters. I could see it clearly because on the wall, there was a small light that might come from a torch.
"From here you can walk alone, right?"
Looking at this distance, Olivia can reach the city gate in 5 minutes. I don't worry if there is a kidnapper who ambushed her because the area after the forest border is plain land.
"You're not coming with me?"
"Are you kidding?"
I reflexively denied it. After seeing my condition, she still wanted to invite me. Besides that would ruin her reputation, the possibility that I could be killed as well. Scenario where I was accused of kidnapping a princess was feel so real.
"But where will you sleep tonight?"
"At the bandit's house."
"You said we should leave as soon as possible, so why did you go back there?"
"I only say that YOU must leave as soon as possible, I have confidence that I can look after myself."
"But I haven't returned the favor yet!"
This girl still seems to think like that.
"I also promise to give you decent clothes."
"All right, help think of a way that I can enter the city in future and have interaction with ordinary people, without having to be discriminated."
"Discrimination?"
"Ah, I mean so that people don't stay away from me. In order for me to be able to relate like a normal human being. Think of the way and tomorrow bring the clothes to the bandit's house."
"You told me to go back there right after I survived the kidnapping?
My father certainly doesn't approve of it. "
"What if you go there with someone you trust. Someone who is strong, and willing to follow your orders. That way you will feel safe, right?"
Asking her to bring an obedient bodyguard, in addition to ensuring her safety, also so that this bodyguard would not go out of control he they see me. If he met me and immediately drew his sword, it is not laughing matter.
"All right, I understand. I'll work on it."
"Okay, now go home."
"Take care of yourself well."
Olivia went towards the gate. I saw her from a distance until she was completely safe.
The guards who realized Olivia had returned were in an uproar. They were seen running in a hurry.
For a moment I felt Olivia looking back at me.
What is this?
Does she feel lonely?
I think the life of a princess is of course limited. Maybe she is not used to having friends her age to talk to.
But she deserves a friend who is better than me.
Until now I still speak without a sign of honor. Because she does not bother by treated like that, so I will not change the way I speak.
Besides, there were only the two of us when we talked, so I didn't have to worry about being offended.
I forgot that the wolves were still waiting for me.
Wolves are a group of animals. But I only see one wolf.
I assume that this is just a distraction. While others are hiding to ambush me.
Luckily I can use my magic again.
Instantly my body felt strong. Even if it was only temporary, I was sure I could overcome this wolf.
I threw my torch towards the wolf in front of me, and attacked it. The wolf retreated for a moment, and had no time to avoid my sword. I also slashed his head.
Instantly 3 wolves came out of hiding. They did not approach me directly because the torch fire was near me. I deliberately threw the torch while attacking earlier, in addition to suprised the wolf I killed, also to prevent other wolves from attacking me when I was off guard.The wolves feel hesitant come near fire.
I prepared a knife and threw it at one of the wolves. I did not use the usual way of throwing, because it would make the wolves stay alert about me. I slipped the knife between my index and middle fingers and threw with opposite of back palm technique.
If the magicians move cards / flowers to their back palm. I do the opposite.
With as little movement as possible, I can make a result like a throw with full force. The knife was stuck at the wolf's feet.
Back on my previous life,on first attempt,I cannot point the trajectory of the knife.After spent a lot effort and hours to train,I somehow can grasp,how the knife fly,and try use it to aim target.
The knife was stabbing 1 wolf's feet,when he let off his guard.
However, even though the knife don't hit the head, at least its movement is hindered. Another wolf attacks me. I also took out an additional sword. Use two swords, one to defend and one to attack. It's harder trying to master dual sword, but I'm used to it. Remembering how it feel whem I was in my previous life. If it wasn't for magic, I also had difficulty holding a sword. This kid's body was very weak after all.
The wolf pounced from the front and from the beside me. I readied my sword to the wolf's in front of me and stab at his opening mouth. The other wolf also jumps towards me, I welcome it by lying my body on the ground, with 2 feet above. Positioning my feet to redirect the wolf's leap And throw him with all my might to nearby tree. I didn't waste the opportunity, and stabbed the wolf's head.
Seeing all his friends die,the pity wolf who stabbed with knife on his foot began to retreat.I don't want it.I afraid he will hold grudge against me,and call another grup again so, I finished him off easily because he were injured and unable to move fast like usual..
For a moment I thought, is this feel really realistic?
If this is a dream, but this dream feels realistic.
I looked at the sky and prayed
"If this is a dream,please don't wake me up."
I already meddled in the life of this child. Besides that, I like getting a second chance right now.
I won't waste it.
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