Chapter 57: Crusade Against Goblin King!

In the tranquil heart of the courtyard, bathed in the soft hues of dusk, the air held an almost tangible serenity. Tina's sudden proclamation, however, shattered the calm like a stone breaking the surface of a still pond. "Tomorrow, I'll be joining a formidable team tasked with assaulting a goblin nest. Please, stay home and wait for my return, son. It's imperative you don't wander off." Her voice, a complex tapestry of firmness interwoven with threads of concern, resonated in the open space, carrying the weight of unspoken fears and hidden resolve.

Dick, whose life had been a whirlwind of uncertainty, had only just begun to feel the comforting rhythm of their reunions. Three days of mornings illuminated by his mother's presence had started to feel like a newfound tradition, one that he had started to embrace, albeit reluctantly. But now, this unexpected declaration, this sudden disruption of their newly formed routine, left him puzzled and disoriented.