When I arrived at the other side I could already see my next victims. A group of 10 goblins. Enough to think they can take on and overwhelm a human. You got to like creatures who are overconfident. Thankfully I was able to swiftly take care of them all.
It wasn't instant but it only took me 20 minutes to dispatch them all. I am still a little tired since I was woken up earlier than usual. That was why a normal 10 goblins took me an extra 10 minutes.
I can't be mad though. It is good to wake up early and rise and grind. It's good for my testosterone. Waking up early makes you realize that the day has multiple parts. There is an early morning part of the day and nature is completely different.
I can also be happy about not encountering Ji-woo naked. That girl knows how to handle monsters. Which means she knows how to efficiently and effectively take care of me. Not in the way I would want either.
I just want to focus on slaying goblins and then never slaying them again. I feel like I could write a story about slaying goblins. I wonder if that book will sell. Maybe but what would I name my characters? Would Goblin Slayer, and Hunter Girl be enough?
No, I need to focus on completing the requirements to level up my demon blade. I will write stories later. I must be distracted because I am tired.
It has been an hour of just more killing. I seem to get back to the swing of things. I ignored burning bodies the first couple of times then felt guilty. So, I went back to burn them. When I returned to the second group I slayed I saw a group of goblins.
The goblins were killed by their dead friends. It looked like they were mourning them. I should have given some time to cry but we are in a war with monsters. No sympathy for creatures who force sex on others. So, I quickly killed them. Thankfully a sword and spear combo kills unsuspected people quickly.
Honestly, I am more annoyed that I have to burn more bodies. I hate dragging bodies and throwing them into a fire that burns on forever. While it was burning, I dug around the fire so when it is done burning it won't spread.
If there was some wind though maybe it could start a forest fire. I will set some rocks around it. I wish I brought a bucket like I did last time. I am even near a river. Crap! I wish I had brought a bucket.
After watching the bodies burn for an hour. Making sure I don't start a forest fire. I left and went to slay more goblins. I did it for so long that the sun went down. I killed a lot of goblins, goblin sages, hobgoblins, and so on. I even completed my requirements and didn't realize it until sundown.
Ah, getting through the woods without a light is tough. When I get to the river I think I will be fine. It will be annoying when I have to walk through the river. I won't be able to use the rocks since the water rises during nightfall.
Is that light? Yes, it is light from a campfire. I just hope it isn't goblins. If it is, I will be at a disadvantage, but I can still kill them. Running towards the light I was embraced by the fire's warmth. To my surprise, I am by the river.
Who do I see by the river? A naked and towel-less Ji-woo. She is about to put on a towel, but I see the goods right now. I couldn't help but look for a moment but remembered who I was looking at.
I quickly looked down and covered my head. It was instinctual. I know she could easily kill me but my body wanted to protect itself. I remembered I am near the woods that have monsters. So instead of yelling at the top of my lungs, I just raised my voice.
"I am sorry Ji-woo, I was just running towards the light. I stayed out way too long! Don't hurt me." I said praying to whatever deity that heard me. Asking them to give me their blessings.
"I mean it is my fault. We are in the woods, and I am bathing out in the open." She said in a soft tone. I could hear her drying up fast. I also heard ruffles of clothes. I assume she put them on.
"What a good man. Not taking a peek at me while changing. You can look. I mean you could have looked before I wouldn't mind." She said with a little laugh at the end. She wouldn't be mad at me looking?