Chapter 26: Goblin Outpost
In the location where Estel killed the goblin.
Avery confirmed his guesses by inspecting the goblin that Estel killed.
It has a flat face, sloped back forehead, broad nose, pointed ears, and small, sharp fangs.
With Red eyes and skin color of green.
It was dressed in dark leather which was soiled by poor hygiene and colored in a similar range of tones to their skin.
A dull bow was at the side, along with several scouting tools.
Seeing this confirmed that the goblin was a scout sent to survey the surrounding area.
"Hmm.. this confirms my thoughts." Avery confirmed.
"The group this goblin belonged to probably is only a scouting party that set up a temporary outpost nearby." Avery said and stood up.
By his side, Yue inspected the surroundings while Estel was on the lookout for possible dangers.
Yue then walked in a particular direction.
"Estel, you said that he ran this way right?" Yue asked Estel.
"Yes, your majesty." Estel respectfully replied.
Yue then looked around and saw traces of the goblin passing there.
"Big brother. There are traces here that confirm that the escaped globin did pass here." Yue said.
Avery looked at her and nodded.
"Let's go."
Following the traces left by the goblin that escaped. They were finally able to see the temporary outpost a distance away.
"18 in total. Based on their speed, equipment, etc. they are all probably in the range of level 5 to 12." Avery said after observing the goblins.
"Hmm… there is quite a gap in levels compared to us." Yue added.
Avery and Yue are level 3 and 2 respectively. While Estel is at level 5.
"How should we approach them, your majesties?" Estel asked.
They are at a disadvantage level wise but...
"I can probably take them all out."
By positioning himself right and using the techniques and experience he gained in the last timeline he could easily fight against all of them.
Though he would have to exert tons of energy due to his low level.
"But why do I need to exert tons of energy alone if we can easily defeat them by working together." Avery continued.
"What do you suggest Little Yue?" Avery asked Yue.
"Hmm.. how about we.." Yue told them her plans.
Avery added some pieces, but Yue disagreed as it would put him in danger.
Even though she know that he can handle it, she still did not want him to be in danger.
Avery insisted and told her that he would be fine.
After some convincing and by promising her something.
Yue reluctantly agreed.
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Inside the temporary outpost, the goblins were busy running around and packing up their things so that they could return and inform their leader about the village they found.
The leader of the small scouting party was excited about the news he heard from the scout that returned.
A village of a new variety of elves.
Beautiful elves, much more beautiful than the ones they normally see.
And more importantly, a queen with a transcendent beauty incomparable to others.
If it is true then he would be handsomely rewarded when he returns.
He might even get a taste of those elves.
"Hihihi! I am finally getting out of this position." The leader of the scouting party said.
He wanted to be promoted and enjoy more benefits.
He was daydreaming of the things he would receive.. but was interrupted by a sudden commotion.
"Hiii?" The goblins stopped what they were doing as they watched the dead body of a fellow goblin dropping down to the ground with a spear embedded on its head.
They looked in the direction where it came from and saw a handsome elf in a throwing stance at the entrance.
A spear goblin was seen at the foot of the handsome elf.
The spear being used by the spear goblin was gone indicating that the elf used it to kill the other goblin.
The elf probably sneaked on the spear goblin to be able to cleanly kill him without being noticed by the others.
If the elf did not deliberately kill the goblin working at the center of the temporary outpost then they would have not noticed him.
"Greetings. Just wanted to test the sharpness of his spear." The elf said while looking at the dead goblin at his foot.
"Though, I guess it was sharp enough to kill a goblin from a distance." The elf continued while gesturing at the goblin that died at the center of the outpost.
"Chwee!!" Seeing someone kill their companions, the goblins were enraged and was about to charge.
"Stop!" The goblin leader ordered.
The goblins who were about to charge stopped and held their anger in.
"Hihihi… a handsome elf."
"You could be of use to the goblins at home..."
The goblin leader said in a low voice with a tint of anger in them.
He was enraged but was cautious enough to think things through.
As a leader, he has a little bit more restraint than those at the bottom who are easily controlled by their emotions.
So even if he was angry he was still able to think and order his party.
Though that restraint did not last when a rock was heading towards his way.
He quickly raised his hands to catch the incoming rock.
However, the rock suddenly exploded into pieces as he was about to catch it.
Tiny rocks grazed his skin, while the dust went to his eyes.
"Chwee!!" The goblin quickly put his hands on his face.
"Ohh... I am sorry. I seem to have dropped that rock."
Even though the goblin leader could not understand as they spoke in two different languages.
He could still understand that the elf was mocking them.
"Chwee!!!"
With that, the goblin leader's restraint was gone as a high pitch shout came out of its mouth.
Killing two of his party members and mocking them, the leader was enraged.
"Kill him!!"
The leader ordered as the goblins took their weapons out and ran towards the elf.
"You guys are too loud."
A level 9 goblin arrived in front of the elf and vertically slashed its short sword at him.
The elf moved a half step to the left and twisted his body to the right.
Successfully dodging the incoming slash.
Using the momentum of the twist, he spun around and slashed at the neck of the goblin who attacked him.
The elf felt resistance to his cut and predicted that he would not be able to cut all the way through its neck.
A frown appeared on the face of the elf due to the fact that he would not be able to cleanly cut the goblin's head.
He then adjusted his slash and decided to opt for the goblin's throat.
The goblin dropped its short sword and held his neck as he choked on his own blood.
The elf then kicked the goblin away as it slowly died.
'My speed and strength are lacking…'
'Even with the momentum, it was still not enough to cleanly cut its head.' The elf thought.
The first two goblins he killed were an exception since their level was on the lowest side.
Plus he was able to catch them off guard which allowed him to kill them instantly.
The frown on his face quickly disappeared.
A smile then appeared on his face as if nothing was bothering him.
"Is this how you welcome a guest?"
The elf then quickly tilted his head to the right, as an arrow passed by his head.
"Well… if it is then I am greatly disappointed with your hospitality."
The elf who is none other than Avery calmly said.
Avery then turned around and ran towards the direction of Yue and Estel with 15 goblins in tow.
His guess was a bit off.
He was weaker compared to what he was used to.
Some techniques would require more speed and strength from him which he clearly does not have right now.
Spells and skills are also out of the question.
He does not have enough mana to use some of the advanced spells and skills he knows.
Though he could some of the cheapest ones that would cost 20 mana.
That would still not be enough as he would quickly run out of mana.
However, even with these restrictions, he would still be able to defeat them all on his own by planning it right and expending tons of energy and almost all of his mana.
However, instead of coming out unscathed as he guessed, he might have to sustain damages while doing so.
Thankfully, that wasn't the plan in the first place.
Plus he has Yue and Estel with him to deal with those goblins.
Why bother hurting himself? When he could easily solve it with others.
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