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

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

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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

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: Intermission – The Death of a Warrior. Status Race Goblin Level 1 Cla.s.s King; Ruler Possessed Skills Ruler of the Demon Children of Chaos; Defiant Soul; World Devouring Howl; Swordsmans.h.i.+p 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 (Lv1); Gastra (Lv20); Cynthia (Lv20); Orc King Bui (Lv40) Abnormal Status Blessing

I feel weak.

I wouldn’t even be able to walk if it weren’t for this cloth Lord Lili wrapped around me.

…Walk.

"Gi Da…"

The old goblin who called out to me had a strange expression on his face. I wonder if it’s because of the cold.

When I turned around, the comrades I risked my life to protect were there. I wish I had the strength to answer, but regretfully, I could only shake my head.

The king is there to the west.

Lord Gi Ga entrusted these goblins to me. I must see that they make it to the king.

"I must go…"

Without the strength to say a word more, I could only groan out those few words as I forced myself to walk.

The sound of water dripping resounded.

Oh, come to think of it, I am thirsty… Ah, if I could just reach the king, I would surely be able to drink my fill.

Why… is it so hard to walk?

My breath went ragged with every step, yet still I pushed on, clearing the branches in front to make a path for those behind.

It’s cold… So cold…

My strength is waning…

"Ku…"

Tripping on my own feet, I inadvertently leaned on my spear, and as something gurgled its way up my stomach, I couldn’t help but let it out because of how sick I felt.

…It was my blood.

So why? Why is it still so hard to move?

And why is it that everything I could see just fine moments ago is now suddenly so hazy.

It almost feels like walking underwater. My legs are so heavy it feels like they’re stuffed with lead… Heavy… So heavy…

My strength is waning…

—Walk.

It’s dark.

I could see even in moonless nights, so how is it that it’s now so dark it feels like there’s something covering my eyes?

I can’t… go on. Why do I have to walk when it’s so painful?

The humans aren’t coming anyway…

Humans… Wasn’t there someone I had to bring to the king?

Who was it again?

—Walk.

I had to lean onto my spear as if it were a cane to keep myself from falling to the ground.

Why?

Why mustn’t I sit down? Even though it’s so painful… Even though it’s so cold…

The treasure of the king’s gray wolf rubbed against my legs.

Are you… encouraging me?

…You shouldn’t do that. You’ll get blood on you.

—Walk.

Ah, right… The king! Our king!

My free hand was completely numb, every step I took sent blood flowing down my chest, and I couldn’t even lift my spear to clear the path… but I pushed on, using my own body to clear the path.

O king! Our king!

It was only by calling that name that I could muster the tiniest bit of strength I had left. Our king… Our king who fights for us…

His valiant figure as he subdued Lord Gi Ga and the rest of us lingers in my heart yet.

O king! Our king! I am coming—

To deliver to you your… our prized treasure—

"GURUuuUGA!"

Then in that darkness, where I could barely see, I suddenly heard the cry of a beast. What was this again? Four legs… this beast… I think I’ve eaten it before…

Ah… Did it just snarl at me?

The lines between memory and reality started to blur.

I can hear them growling from my right… and my left.

What would Lord Gi Ga do in a situation like this? It was from him that I learned the spear… Ah, yes. Those days were certainly the best.

I can hear someone screaming from behind. Why? Why are they screaming? Why is Lord Gi Ga…

Ahh… Right, it was during that one-on-one battle…

That time… Lord Gi Ga struck his sword toward that sword-swinging human like this.

Yes, just like this.

It was when I fought this beast for the first time that Lord Gi Ga taught it to me.

Yes, now one more time.

Ahh, I can’t anymore. My body is about to collapse, so I took back the spear I tried to thrust and balanced myself.

Still… why is it so dark?

If I listen carefully, I can hear the beasts breathing. Ahh, right. Lord Gi Ga did once say I shouldn’t follow them with my eyes.

"Gi, —"

Right, just like this.

Then everything went quiet again.

I can walk again—

"—, Gi,"

I threw up blood again. I might have moved too much… But just a little bit more.

Ahh, something big is coming from in front.

It’s big, really big… Ahh… I can feel the king.

Our king…

"Gi Da," a voice called out.

I remember that name, the name the king gave to me… The name that… belongs only to…

It’s the king! Our king!

"You did well coming here," the king said.

Then something big took me into his arms.

Suddenly, the cold left, and it felt warm again.

It was like the sun, s.h.i.+ning brilliantly high up in the sky.

"I’m… sorr… King…"

You are our sun… The black flames that… Our…

I watched my loyal subordinate breathe his last moments in my arms.

His arm was crushed, his chest was pierced, yet still he walked on, protecting his horde until he could reach me. The goblins following Gi Da walked over the blood-stained road. They were the old, the females, and the young goblins.

"…Lord Gi Da did his best, my king," the old goblin said.

"Say no more," I said, "there’s no need."

Gi Da’s body now drained of blood was light, and the bandages wrapped around his wounds had been dyed red until they seemed no different from black. His spear was broken in half, yet its tip was still tinged with the blood of a foe. Seeing him like this, I could tell just what kind of road he walked to get here.

Gi Da fulfilled his duty.

"Burn this memory to your minds, little ones," I said to the young goblins, "This is the figure of a true warrior."

As I gave a few words for Gi Da who had risked his life to fulfill his duty, I took the Iron Second from my back and wielded it.

"…You will pay for this, humans! You will pay for this!!"

The sky shook and the earth trembled as I cried out in great anger. As the Word Devouring Howl activated, the trees of the forest shook, the birds flying nearby fell to the ground, and large beasts in the vicinity ran away.

Knowing the urgency of the situation, I’d sent out the beast-riders first, and led this horde of goblins myself, but because of the difference in abilities, I ended up going ahead.

Normally, that’s not something to be happy about, but just for today, I feel grateful for this power. For it was because of it that I could send off a warrior before he pa.s.sed.

The seething anger within raged like flames inside my belly.

"Are the humans up ahead?" I asked the old goblin even as the anger could be felt from my breath alone.

"Yes, Lord Gi Zo and Lord Gi De have already been killed. And Lord Gi Ga Rax is currently missing."

What a disaster.

I cried out to the heavens for all that we’ve lost. The water mage, Gi Zo, the beast tamer, Gi De, and now, the spear-wielding Gi Da.

"I will go ahead. When the rest of the goblins come, give them my orders."

"Yes, King!"

"Tell them to chase out the humans! And carve into their bodies the sin of transgressing upon my land!"

Kicking off against the ground, I bolted off for the humans.

—Found them.

I sense a great crowd squirming.

So this is… human. This presence is human!

You will pay! For all the blood you’ve shed!!!

The adventurers went around while the feudal lord’s army battled with the goblins from in front with the intention of attacking from behind, but when they did, they lost track of where the goblins had gone, so they split themselves and put up a couple of battle formations.

Then when they received word of the saint being "rescued", the Herculean Wyatt, the White Hand of Life, and the Wand of Destruction all began preparing to leave.

The battle with the goblins that started in the morning was already mostly over, so the adventurers were now on their way home.

"Anyway, it’s good that everyone’s safe… There were quite a bit of goblins, but at least, we completed our mission," Wyatt said while Vitz stuffed himself as if they were celebrating.

"By the way, where is the saint?" The White Hand of Life asked.

"She went ahead to the village, Mill followed her to care for her. Actually, shouldn’t you be going too, White Hand of Life?" Hawk-Eyed Fick said.

"I specialize in healing wounds of the body. Wounds of the mind is something that’s always been treatable only by human bonds. G.o.d himself says so." The white Hand of Life meekly laughed.

"Well, she was caught by goblins… Anyway, it looks like Gulland is a hero now, huh," Hawk-Eyed Fick said.

"Looks like it. I guess we should start calling him hero now," Wyatt said jokingly with a stiff face.

"Give me a break," the former knight, Bellan, who hated formalities said.

And then everyone broke into laughter.

"In any case, it’s good that everything ended hap—"

Suddenly, a howl resounded deep into the forest, and everyone’s body stiffened.

"—What was that just now?" Vitz asked.

"Put out the fire," Wyatt quickly said, "and ready your weapons."

Wyatt quickly wiped the sweat off his body as he readied his equipment.

"No matter what you do, absolutely don’t make an eek, ok!" Wyatt frantically warned in a way that was completely unlike his usually calm composure.

"Why? Is something coming?" Vitz asked.

"I don’t know… I can’t see either," Hawk-Eyed Fick said.

"…This might be the strongest one yet."

Just a short distance away from them was the camp for one of the squads of the feudal lord’s army. Everyone else except for those on watch were already asleep. And of those awake, they were either cooking something or working on their equipment.

Because of how big the feudal lord’s army was, they couldn’t set camp in just one place, so they instead split themselves in several camps of 20 men around the village.

"Are you sure we shouldn’t inform them?" Vitz asked.

"If you go, you’ll be the one to die. Though I suppose if that were to happen then that too must be the will of G.o.d," the White Hand of Life jokingly said.

What a convenient G.o.d, thought Vitz, though he didn’t try to object.

As the thickets were pushed aside and something seemed to slip through the trees, a giant shadow with terrifying speed came to view.

"GURUUuuuAaaA a AA!!"

That howl shook heaven and earth as it reverberated under the night sky.

Not a man in the feudal lord’s camp stood still upon hearing that wrathful cry; they all picked up their weapons while shaking in fright.

"Surrender and your lives will be spared!" The monster declared.

To which Vitz immediately thought, Yes please! If it means being spared from this fear. But unfortunately for him, the soldiers of Gowen’s army were too courageous for their own good.

"M-Monster!!"

And when one of them took out his sword, the rest of the soldiers followed.

But that courage was nothing more than foolishness, for a swing of the monster’s great sword was all it took to cut down one of them in half, from head to crotch, the thick armor equipped be d.a.m.ned; it was a power that struck fear into their hearts.

What came after was a ma.s.sacre.

In no time at all, one of the camps of the feudal lord’s army was extinguished.

The monster seemed to howl again because of its great anger, but for some reason no one could understand, it almost seemed as if it was howling to forget its grief.

Author’s Note:

Gi Da died in action, but did you enjoy his last struggle?

Also, it appears that the king is here, at long last. Could this be the beginning of the goblins’ counterattack?

Tl’s Note:

There’ll be another chapter this week.