Amidst a dense forest, there stood a modest camp, sheltering small creatures with green skin and pointed ears known as goblins. Guards armed with spears patrolled attentively around the huts scattered throughout the area, while in the distance, the desperate screams of women echoed through the woods.
As the goblins kept watch in their camp in the dense forest, a mysterious presence lurked among the shadows of one of the tall trees. An aura of divinity and darkness emanated from the hidden figure, whose presence went unnoticed by the small green beings.
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Near the goblin camp, three adventurers ventured into the dense forest. A short yet muscular dwarf with a long gray beard, wielding a battle axe. Beside him, a slender elf with long black hair and a precise bow strapped to her back. They were accompanied by a fearless human, holding a short and sharp sword in her hands.
As they penetrated the dense forest, the human looked around with some suspicion. "Drog, are you sure this is the way?" she asked uncertainly. The dwarf, a little annoyed, replied, "I've never been lost in a forest, and besides, we have an elf." The elf, maintaining a serene expression, walked ahead of the group, attentively observing every movement in the forest. Suddenly, she stopped and raised her hand, signaling to the companions that something was wrong.
After a long period of silence, the adventurers focused and tuned their ears to detect any sound in the forest. After a few moments, they finally heard a faint noise coming from some direction, and began to move stealthily towards the sound. Over time, the noise grew louder and soon turned into desperate screams, causing the adventurers to increase their speed towards the noise.
The adventurers spotted a goblin camp in the distance, and Drog became very angry. "We have to save those women," he exclaimed. The elf, on the other hand, responded cautiously, "There must be at least thirty goblins there." The human seemed ready to go, but the elf quickly put her arm in front of her, "Hold on, Layla. We need to come up with a plan before acting recklessly."
Drog huffed, impatiently, "We don't have time for that. They could be in danger right now." The elf then suggested, "We could try a stealthy approach, try to avoid direct conflict." Layla nodded in agreement.
The adventurers observed the goblin camp for a while, planning a way to rescue the women without being noticed. Drog, with his characteristic courage, proposed a direct attack, but the elf and Layla were not convinced it would be an effective strategy against so many enemies.
As they discussed their options, they heard a moan coming from one of the closest cabins. Layla whispered, "We need to act fast, one of the women might be injured." The elf agreed and suggested a stealthy approach, using the dense forest vegetation to get close to the camp without drawing the attention of the goblins. They walked carefully, trying to minimize the sound of their steps and staying low to blend in with the plants and tree shadows.
As they cautiously advanced through the forest, the adventurers were caught off guard by a lookout goblin who spotted them approaching. Before they could act, the goblin sounded the alarm, alerting the entire camp of their presence. Within seconds, dozens of armed goblins began emerging from their cabins, ready to face the invaders. The adventurers found themselves surrounded and trapped, with few options to escape.
Drog, wielding his battle axe, shouted, "Well, now it's time to fight." The adventurers prepared to face a horde of angry goblins, strategically positioning themselves to face the enemy.
The battle started intense, the adventurers fought with all their might, but they were clearly outnumbered. The elf shot arrows with precision, aiming at strategic targets to cause maximum damage, but couldn't handle all the enemies. Drog used his strength to strike the goblins with his battleaxe, cutting off limbs and causing deep wounds, but with each strike, two more goblins appeared in their place.
Layla moved with agility, cutting down her opponents with her short sword, trying to protect her companions from attacks coming from all directions. However, she was hit by a spear and fell to the ground, injured and unable to get up. Drog continued to fight with determination but was also wounded in a leg, which slowed down his movement.
The elf, now overwhelmed, tried to retreat to a safer position. However, the goblins followed her and tried to surround her. She shot arrows frantically but soon ran out of ammunition and was forced to fight with her daggers.
The battle intensified, with the adventurers fighting for their lives against the horde of enraged goblins. At every moment, more and more goblins appeared, and the adventurers were being pushed back. The situation seemed increasingly desperate.
After an intense battle, the adventurers were wounded and exhausted, fighting with determination against a horde of enraged goblins. Just when they thought all was lost, the goblins, for no apparent reason, stopped their attack. At first, the adventurers didn't understand what was happening, but soon they realized that something was wrong. Their legs began to tremble, and they felt a sense of pressure in the air, as if they were being watched by a powerful and unknown force.
The elf was the first to react, with a frightened expression on her face. "My legs won't move, it's this aura," she said quietly, hardly believing what was happening. The other adventurers also felt the same sense of helplessness and fear, not understanding what was going on.
The silence was deafening, and the pressure in the air seemed to increase with each passing moment, making everyone want to kneel. The goblins, who were once so aggressive and ruthless, were now standing still, trembling with fear and uncertainty.
What could this mysterious and frightening aura be that made the goblins retreat? The adventurers could hardly wait to find out, but they were aware that they had entered a dangerous and unknown situation.
At every moment, their bodies resounded with the instinct to run, but unfortunately, it was too late. The figure emanating the aura became increasingly clear and evident, revealing a wolf that emerged from the forest with a deadly presence. It was as if it could kill anyone in a matter of seconds, leaving them petrified with fear.
With vibrant blue eyes that emitted a shimmering light, its grey fur was lush and reflected the sunlight, and on its forehead a magical symbol glowed like a diamond. The wolf seemed to have an almost divine presence, imposing and majestic in its posture, while its deadly aura emitted a sense of imminent danger. Its large and well-defined body showed its strength and agility, making it a mortal creature capable of causing irreparable damage. As it approached, the air grew heavier, and the feeling of fear it transmitted was almost palpable.
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POV Marcos
System: The power levels of humanoids are divided into 6 categories:
Category 1: Weak -> Renegade Category 2: Medium -> Vanguard Category 3: Strong -> Supreme Category 4: Powerful -> Arcane Category 5: Legendary -> Titanic Category 6: Divine -> Celestial
Currently, the host's power level is of the 3rd category, which gives him a significant advantage over the goblins in front of him, who are in the 1st category.
I feel safer now that I know that the goblins in front of me are of an inferior category than mine. As I observe the area, a message from the system appears:
< HUMANOID BEINGS APPROACHING >
I remain alert, scanning the area around me to try to identify the presence of the new humanoid beings. That's when I noticed three figures sneaking out of the forest towards the goblin camp.
The first figure looked like a dwarf, short and stocky, wielding an axe with ease. The second was an elf with long black hair, who seemed to be attentive to every movement. And lastly, a human with golden hair and brown skin, holding a short sword with skill.
I become immediately curious to see the three figures approaching the goblin camp and begin to observe them carefully, trying to understand who they were and what they were doing there. Meanwhile, I notice that the humanoids have been discovered by a goblin who ran towards the camp blowing a horn.
My attention is directed towards the movement of the goblins, who seem to be preparing for what may be an imminent confrontation. I stay alert, trying to keep my distance so as not to attract anyone's attention, but still observing the situation carefully.
An intense battle unfolds, the goblins surround them, should I help? I am still a human, but helping them will not bring me any benefit, especially since they may discover my existence and hunt me down because I am an intelligent wolf, I have seen this happen in many stories.
Suddenly, a notification from the system appeared in front of me, indicating a new mission.
< NEW MISSION >
Save the adventurers and gain worshippers.
REWARD:
Unlock concept Unlock shop Level up
"As I was saying, we should always help those in need," I thought to myself, while observing the notification.