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 n.o.ble cla.s.s, 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 n.o.ble form, and was added to his subordinates. He uses the long sword, and is relatively smart for a goblin rare. Became a goblin n.o.ble 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 cla.s.s 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.

Recently became a n.o.ble, and received the divine protection of the Sword G.o.d, Ra Baruza.

[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. He has the skill which makes him great for scouting.

[Goblin] Gi Do
Druid. Uses wind magic.

[Goblin] Gi Jii
Goblin Rare. From Gi Gu's Faction. He is known for his which allows him to see his opponent's weakness.

[Goblin] Gi Da
Goblin Rare. From Gi Ga's faction. Notable skills are and.

[Goblin] Gi Zu.
Goblin Rare. The goblin favored by the Mad G.o.d (Zu Oru). Has the skill.

[Goblin] Gi Zo
Druid. Water magician.

[Goblin] Gi De
Beast tamer.

[Goblin] Aluhaliha
Leader of Paradua, one of the four goblin tribes and are known for their use of rider-beasts, which are essentially giant tigers.

[Goblin] Rashka
Leader of Gaidga, one of the four goblin tribes and are known for their valor and brutish strength.

[Goblin] Gilmi
Receiver of the t.i.tle, The First Archer. He is the second in command in Ganra, one of the four tribes known for their rare ability amongst goblins to use bows.

[Goblin] Narsa
The Princess of Ganra. She is the only female goblin rare introduced so far.
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Humans

Res.h.i.+a Fel Zeal (17 years-old)
The priestess known as the saint. As the Healing G.o.ddess' follower, she lives to spread the word and teach righteousness. She has the divine protection of the G.o.ddess, and can heal others.

Lili (21 years-old)
She studied the famous sword style, Zweil Style, in the capital. She has sworn fealty to Res.h.i.+a. And while she may have lost to the protagonist in one hit, she has proven herself strong enough to easily defeat three normal goblins.

Mattis (26 years-old)
The second son of a farmer. He's largely responsible for drying the meat to preserve them.

Chinos (24 years-old)
The third son of a farmer. He plows the fields and is close to Mattis.

Keifel (28 years-old)
An adventurer who took on a request to escort Res.h.i.+a through the Forest of Darkness. He's strong enough that he could easily wield a steel great sword, but the protagonist still managed to kill him.

Zeon (32 years-old)
A follower of Ativ. He specializes in fire magic. In his battle against the protagonist, he used his fire magic, but still lost. In the end, he tried to blow himself up along with the protagonist, but the protagonist's words agitated him, causing him to lose the opportunity.

Tinra (23 years-old)
A villager. She is one of the women used by the goblins as a breeding machine that the protagonist killed.

Ashtal Do Germion (59 years-old)
The king that rules the western region of the continent in which the Forest of Darkness and the connecting borders are included. He is a powerful ruler with seven holy knights under him. He has recently ordered three of those holy knights to search for the saint.

Gowen Ranid (45 years-old)
The feudal lord that rules over the region next to the Forest of Darkness. As one of the country's strongest powers, he is renowned as the Iron-Armed Knight. He is currently leading his soldiers in a quest to find the saint.

Gulland Rifenin (31 years-old)
A former adventurer. As one of the country's strongest powers, he is renowned as the Storm Knight. He'd been stationed in the northern mountains, but the king called him back to send him off in a quest for the saint.

Gene Marlon (24 years-old)
As one of the country's strongest powers, he is renowned as Lightning-Fast Knight. He was previously stationed at the south, but the king called him back to send him on a quest to search for the saint. Killing is his favorite past-time. Whether it's a man, a demihuman or a monster, they're all just pieces of meat to be cut down before him.

Herculean Wyatt (40 years-old)
A member of the Blood Oath of the Flying Swallow. He specializes in handling great s.h.i.+elds. He has a gentle personality, but beware for his anger isn't one to be taken lightly.

Mage Killer Mill (19 years-old)
A member of the Blood Oath of the Flying Swallow. She is an a.s.sa.s.sin that favors the use of talons. Renowned as the mage killer, she is a mage's worst nightmare.

Wand of Destruction Bellan (37 years-old)
A member of the Blood Oath of the Flying Swallow. He wields a fire staff. As a former knight, he cares a great deal about honor.

Hawk-Eyed Fick (31 years-old)
An adventurer with two names. He has exceptional perception and skill. He is currently searching through the Forest of Darkness under Gulland's lead.

The White Hand of Life (Previously translated as divine hands) (Age Unknown)
A priest robed in white. She specializes in healing and support. Her age, name, and origin are all unknown.

Vitz (25 years-old)
A talkative sword-wielding adventurer. He's actual strength isn't bad, but he's still far from being deserving of a second name.

Yugil (26 years-old)
An adventurer and an unwilling s.h.i.+eld bearer. He might appear old, but he is actually still young.

Yoshu (26 years-old)
The younger brother of the slaves Gene purchased. The collar of obedience around his neck keeps him from going against Gene's orders. Healers are rare, so he's been made into a s.h.i.+eld bearer.

Shumea (28 years-old)
The older sister of the slaves Gene purchased. The collar of obedience around her neck keeps her from going against Gene's orders. Contrast to her brother who bears a s.h.i.+eld, she uses a spear.

Altesia.
The G.o.ddess of the Underworld and the G.o.ddess of Valor. As the G.o.ddess the snakes serve, she has given her blessing to the protagonist. She is a dangerous woman with her deep jealousy and fierce temperament.

Zen.o.bia
The G.o.ddess of Healing. She has given her blessing to Res.h.i.+a. She has also warned the protagonist to protect her. Altesia might hate her, but she doesn't feel the same way toward Altesia.

Pitch Black (Verid)
A one-eyed red-eyed snake that belongs to the G.o.ddess of the Underworld.

Twin-Headed Snake
Known to the goblins as the Lord of Decay. He is one of the snakes that fought the world with the G.o.ddess of the Underworld.

Selena
The elven woman Gene purchased. She became a slave after running away from her tribe.

Hasu
A high kobold. She is one of the protagonist's pets.
The protagonist managed to tame her by giving her orc corps and other meat as bait.
She is a fortuitous kobold who somehow managed to become the leader of her pack.

Cynthia
As the pup of the gray wolves, she has been given the elven name that means lady of the lake. Res.h.i.+a, Lili, and other children and women are quite taken by her lovely fur.

Gastra
As the pup of the gray wolves, he has been given the name of a wise human monarch that means sovereign of the wind's howls. His uninhibited personality leads him to battle Hasu for ranks on a daily basis.

Bui
A timid orc. Gol Gol had taken a liking for him despite his small body. After Gol Gol died, he led the orcs to the west, but the protagonist managed to capture them.

Gol Gol
The orc king that attacked the village. He is a berserker who can use skills. He was defeated by the protagonist.

Volume 2: Chapter 98 – Oath of the Sword Status Race Goblin Level 36 Cla.s.s King; Ruler Possessed Skills Ruler of the Demon Children of Chaos; Defiant Soul; World Devouring Howl; Sword Mastery A-; Dominator; King's Soul; Ruler's Wisdom III; Household of the G.o.ds; One-Eyed Snake's Evil Eye; The King's Dance at the Edge of Death; Magic Manipulation; Soul of the Berserk King; Third Impact (The Third Chant); Instinct; Blessing of the Underworld G.o.ddess Divine Protection G.o.ddess of the Underworld (Altesia) Attributes Darkness; Death Subordinate Beasts High Kobold Hasu (Lv77); Gastra (Lv20); Cynthia (Lv20); Orc King (Bui) (Lv82) Abnormal Status Blessing of the One-Eyed Snake; Protection of the Twin-Headed Snake

When we arrived at the orc village, Bui came out to greet us, and I handed the spear deer over.

"Umm… Thank you," Bui timidly said as he looked alternately between me and the speer deer. "So, to what do I owe the honor of this visit?"

All the other orcs except for Bui have locked themselves in their houses, careful not to make a single eek. They were acting as if someone troublesome had come.

Cynthia herself has started growling by my feet, but it’s really nothing to mind.

"I thought of discussing your reward for the recent battle."

Bui looked back at me with surprise. "Oh, you don’t have to… really. We just so happened to fight with the humans, so…"

"You don’t have to be so reserved. It’s not like I plan on forcibly pus.h.i.+ng something troublesome on you."

"Ah, but…" Bui looked troubled.

I chuckled. "It’s not a bad thing not to have any desires, but you should at least hear me out."

"Alright."

"I’m thinking of

"Exactly how much land are we talking about?"

Gotcha.

Originally, the area north of the lake was designated to be the orcs’, but the recent battle has reduced the goblins’ numbers. So I thought of giving the south – the village region, in other words – to the orcs.

Bui became thoughtful before speaking again. "There’s something I’d like to confirm… Do you mind?"

"Go ahead."

"If you give us these lands, exactly where do you plan to hunt?"

Right… In the past, we hunted the region south of the lake to feed on giant spiders, spear deer, and double heads, but with the recent battle, I’ve been thinking of moving.

"We’re temporarily pulling back to the Fortress of the Abyss to the west."

"Wouldn’t that mean you’ve lost against the humans?"

There was a fervor hidden behind those words I didn’t expect, causing me to be taken aback for a moment. As expected, though seemingly timid, a monster was a monster. It was almost as if he was challenging me.

"Do you plan on competing with me in place of the humans then?" I mischievously asked back, but disappointingly, Bui’s shoulders quivered.

"One year."

"Excuse me?"

"When the twin moon G.o.ds appear for the 350th time, we shall once again battle the humans."

"So we are to be the breakwater until then?"

What a thoughtful orc, I thought, chuckling.

"We have a ceasefire with the humans, though I don’t know how long they plan on keeping it."

Caution is necessary. There is no way the humans would merely sit idle after having suffered so much. Right now, I need to increase the goblin population as much as I can. To that end, I will stretch out my hand to reach lands unknown, and bring to me the scattered goblins and strengthen our horde.

The humans set us back a little, but from now on, I’m going to have the goblin forces gather around the fortress.

"I will leave it to you what to do with the southern lands in our absence. You could hunt them if you so wish, or you could ignore them."

Bui became thoughtful again.

"This is the reward I give you. Whether you accept it as a reward or not, however, is up to you."

"…King of Goblins, I will accept that reward," Bui said with resolve in his eyes.

"Oh, and do tell your people not to touch the kobolds. They can be of use if you feed them."

"The kobolds? If I recall, they fought in the previous war too…"

"They are also my subordinates."

After saying what I needed to say, I carefully turned around so as to not step on Cynthia, who was playing by my feet, then I went back to the village.

When I returned, the sword G.o.d’s adherent, Gi Go Amatsuki, knelt before me with a brooding face. It was almost dusk; the sun almost sunken as the arms of the night G.o.d stretched out to dye the world in his color.

"O king… Please hear my request." There was a long wound on his face from his brows to his cheeks incurred during the war.

"Speak," I said.

"I request a duel," he said.

There was no killing intent as he lay prostrated, but there was a weight behind every word spoken.

"…Very well."

"Please wait, Your Highness! Gi Go! What are you thinking!?" The knight cla.s.s, Gi Ga, asked when he heard my conversation with Gi Go as he sturck out his spear before Gi Go. Killing intent filled him as he demanded Gi Go to explain himself, but the latter only looked back fearlessly. There was a pressure emanating from him that only those who have resolved themselves could give off.

"Gi Ga, it’s fine. I am the king. I must accept this challenge."

I don’t have a great sword though, so I’ll have to make do with a decent long sword.

After swinging the long sword once, I ordered Gi Go to go all out.

"Gi Go Amatsuki! Come! Do not hesitate, lest you wish to regret this duel!"

"You don’t need to tell me!"

Gi Go brandished his curved sword and faced me. There were no openings in his stance, proving just how much his concentration and his martial strength have been tempered.

The curved sword held under his arm screamed as he ran toward me. I used my long sword as a s.h.i.+eld in response, then I immediately took back my sword, inclined my weight forward, and then let loose a scooping slash from below. If it were a great sword in my hands instead, just the pressure behind this attack would have been enough to strike fear into him, but what I had was a dainty long sword. Pulling off such a feat was beyond its capabilities.

My sword tore through the air, but despite the setting sun’s light being barely enough to see anything past the silver light of the sword, Gi Go dodged.

A spectacular read. Predicting my attack and then dodging with the least movement, then—

He sent a blow just slightly below my sword toward my neck. With the centrifugal force empowering it, it was a decisive attack.

—GATSUN!

Our swords crossed. I took a step back and exhaled to concentrate, then as I took a step forward, so did Gi Go.

Right in that very moment where my foot was about to leave the ground, Gi Go took a step forward and slashed downwards. The speed of that sword was such that it would reach my side before I could even react!

"Let my body be inviolable.s.h.i.+eld"

An armor of flame burst out from ether to wrap around me, protecting me from Gi Go’s curved sword, while I swung down my sword to knock his weapon away.

"Why?" I asked with my sword pointed at the goblin.

"King, please punish me…" He desperately said.

The whispers of the sword G.o.d compelled him to fight the strong, so much so that at some point, he stopped being able to tell whether it was truly because of the sword G.o.d that he wished to fight or simply because he himself desired it.

Not a day pa.s.sed where he could not hear the sound of swords clas.h.i.+ng. He even started to feel like his very life lived within his cursed sword. And as sounds of blood spilling resounded, a voice echoed within, saying—

‘Cut down the strong’.

‘With these arms, these hands, these fingers… Cut them down!’

‘Even if you lose your arms! Your eyes! Your legs! Even if you lose your life!!’

‘If you lose you arms, swing your sword with your mouth!’

‘If you lose your eyes, listen closely with your ears!’

‘If one of your legs is crushed, cut it off!’

‘If your chest is pierced, cut the enemy down before you die!’

Like that the sword G.o.d slowly took Gi Go’s consciousness away and made him swing his sword.

Cut, cut, cut cut cut CuT CuT CuT CUT CUT CUT Cut CUTTTttt!!

That voice seemed to resound even in the very breath he breathed. Gi Go looked at the king half-dazed.

"I request a duel."

Before he knew it, he had challenged the king.

For the first time, he realized just how terrifying the king was.

The king was truly overwhelming, enough to make him imagine that what was before him was actually a mountain. Even though the king was not using a great sword, the pressure the king emanated was still beyond his imagination.

Dodging the king’s sword with the least movements and feeling the erupting wind from the king’s sword filled him with joy.

The sound of swords clas.h.i.+ng called forth both fear and joy within him.

Our king… Illuminates the path and leads us to a brighter tomorrow; an existence like no other.

And yet I pointed my sword at him…

I have sinned…

But there was no doubt that the simple joy of battling the strong filled him.

The two conflicting emotions stirred him up from within.

He was going mad. Gi Go smiled each time he thought of it.

He was losing his mind over his sword.

When the king showed an opening, he unleashed his blade.

—Reach him!

Only to reach a wall of black flames. The flames of the underworld protect the king.

As the king’s sword descended, his curved sword fell and cracked.

When he came to, the king’s sword was pointed at him.

Gi Go himself knew that he had committed a grave sin. Hence, he would voice no complaints even if the king punished him there and then.

"Why?" The king asked.

But Gi Go could do no more than lower his head as much as he could.

"King, please punish me…"

The great king would not run from any challengers. And with his great heart, he would surely forgive him. The fact he asked for an explanation was proof of that.

But he could not ask to be forgiven. If he did, his sins would never be cleared. And if he were to commit the same sin a second time, he would not be able to forgive himself, not even if the king forgave him.

When that time comes I will cut my own neck!

"Explain yourself."

Gi Go froze. He could not lie. If he was asked to explain himself, he would have no choice but to answer.

"…I have lost myself to the power within me. Please exact judgment, My King."

Gi Go bowed as if offering his neck.

"…I knew you were struggling with the divine protection you received. I acted dumb precisely because it was a battle against yourself. Gi Go, a swordsman of my goblins, I pa.s.s judgment as your king."

Silenced filled the area as Gi Go waited for his punishment.

"You shall not kill until the appointed day. This shall be your punishment, Gi Go Amatsuki."

A vow not to kill.

"I swear on my life, I shall not kill until the appointed day."

His head rubbed against the ground as an oath to the king was sealed.

"Umm… Is there something you need?" Yoshu asked.

After I ordered everyone else to leave, the only ones left in the room were me and Yoshu.

"I have a request."

Yoshu listened carefully, and I continued.

"Go with Gi Go for a year."

"Huh? But Mr. Gi Go is…"

"Yes, I let him off with an oath not to kill. But whether that would stay put or not here is not another question."

Gi Go will probably leave the village. I didn’t expect the sword G.o.d’s whispers to affect him so much that he would point his sword at me.

"…So, in other words, you plan to use me to fetter him?"

I smiled at that. As I thought, Shumea’s younger brother is sharp. He’s always with his sister, but normally, former slaves tend to have cold and callous personalities.

"Exactly."

"If I refuse…"

"You want to know?"

For just a moment, Yoshu looked at me with a sharp gaze, but then he breathed a sigh.

"…No. Please take care of my older sister. I will surely return after a year. If I find out something has happened to my sister’s body then, I’ll be sure to chase you until the ends of the earth."

Fire burned within his eyes as he said that. As expected of someone who has received the flame G.o.d’s divine protection, who is a member of the fire G.o.d’s household.

I returned that gaze as I struck my long sword into the ground.

"I swear it on the king’s honor."

Yoshu sighed deeply.

"…I’ll be leaving immediately then. Please take care of my sister, and Ms. Selena."

"Tell that one yourself too."

"Alright."

"Don’t you have anything to say to your sister?"

"Tell her I’ll definitely come back alive."

"Sure."

As I watched Yoshu run off, I thought of Gi Go who was walking far away in the embrace of the night G.o.d.

Gi Go took only his curved sword with him as he left the village. The king had forgiven him, but he couldn’t forgive himself.

He couldn’t stay in this village. Not until he could bring the sword G.o.d’s temptations under control.

He would bet his very pride to find a way to.

When he touched the curved sword hanging from his waist, he could hear the sword G.o.d’s whispers, but it was distant now, most likely because of his oath to the king.

The night was quiet. When he thought about it, it’s been a long time since he was last alone. He hadn’t been alone since the king picked him up.

The loyal Gi Ga, the wise Gi Gu who could use other goblins well, and although annoying, the knowledgeable Gi Za. With them around, the village should be fine.

But what the king yearns for is a distant dream. A great ambition.

Gi Go decided to use his life to realize that dream. He couldn’t waste around idly.

Hence he would temper his sword, and then return to the king.

"Mr. Gi Go!"

The sound of footsteps and a human’s voice.

"You’re…"

"It’s Yoshu. The king’s guest, Yoshu."

"Why are you here?"

"I have a message from the king."

"…From the king?"

When Gi Go heard that, he knelt down on one knee as he bowed his head, while his hand firmly gripped his sword. It was as if he would not miss even a single word.

"H-Hang on!"

"A message from the king must be properly heard."

"It’s kinda embarra.s.sing though… Anyway…" Yoshu cleared his throat, and then ruminated on the king’s words.

"Temper your sword until the day we meet again! May the fortunes of war be with you!"

Gi Go’s shoulders shook as he held his sword’s hilt seemingly tight enough to break it.

"That’s it… Oh, and by the way, the king told me to go with you."

The king’s words continued to affect Gi Go for some time.

After a while, he looked up to the starry sky on the night G.o.d, then he turned to the village and bowed.

And then… he set off.

Gi Go Amatsuki

Abnormal Status: Sworn to Spare added.

Abnormal Status: The effects of the sword G.o.d on sanity have worsened.

The t.i.tle Subleader has changed to Wandering Swordsman