Chapter 7: Goblin (3)
"Tsk. Have you become a coward that a mere horde of goblins scares you this much?" Said Hunter Byeol ridiculing Hunter Jeong's state.
"It's not a horde! Its a fucking army! There were hundreds of goblins! And there's no Goblin Captain leading them its a Goblin General!" Hunter Byeol was struck shut. All of us were in shock.
"A Goblin General? That's a B+ Rank monster. That's totally out of our league!" The mage shouted in panic. Her voice trailing with fear.
Even the Goblin Captain which was in C+ Rank would require an entire team to subjugate! Then imagine what a Goblin General is, and not only that it also has an Army.
He was right. Hunter Jeong was right. The wisest option right now is to run away.
There's no need to unnecessarily risk lives for this raid.
We have an entire team counting on us, including the Mining Team. We are around 20 people. 15 of which are part of the Mining Team who are lacking combat strength.
If we were to confront that Goblin Army then there's a chance that we can triumph, however it would come at a cost. It's expected that almost all of the Mining Team would die without a doubt.
And that's not taking into account the Goblin General's presence.
If the Raid Team fights the General then what about the army? Those troops would be free to slaughter the Mining Team.
"We may have the chance to kill the General but that chance is extremely low."
"It's better not to risk it." The Team Leader said.
There's no need to risk their lives for this.
"This is out of our contract. Everyone! Pack up and get ready to leave!" I praise your competence Team Leader.
He was the fastest to regain his composure and immediately gave out an order to get us out of danger.
"Team Leader. We're too late." My enhanced senses picked up the surroundings. We are already surrounded and trapped.
I could feel hundreds of pairs of feet firmly stroden to the ground. It's too late, we are already trapped.
The army of goblin stepped out of the tree's shade revealing their astronomical number. Their disgusting green skin blending into the beautiful lush pf the forest.
"I, It's really a goddamn army…!" Hunter Byeol said in despair.
"Kikikikikiki!"
"Kekekeke!"
"Krik! Krik! Krik! Krik!"
The goblins around us laughed in a mocking tone. Their eyes looked at us in ridicule.
Just looking at these inferior creatures mocking me makes me want to kill them all. I was feeling fear but I was also feeling some excitement.
Though the same can't be said to my teammates. All of them were cowering in fear. Our mage even shedding tears.
However I was not the same. Despite the impending doom looming above us, I was steady as a giant rock.
Why am I not afraid? Well that's because I don't fear death anymore.
Why would I fear death when I'm immortal? I don't die. I can't die.
So what is there to fear?
I'm afraid of getting hurt, but not of death.
That's why when Woo Jinchul released his killing intent I only felt fear of getting hurt, not of death.
The fear of dying has been removed in my councious and subconscious mind but the fear of pain is still there.
But that doesn't mean I will run away from pain.
Even now, I was not thinking of running away. I was thinking of bashing these ugly fuckers.
However what prevented me from straight up going spartan on them was my team. I'm undying but not them.
I looked at the goblins and they looked back at me in confusion.
Wondering why I wasn't breaking down like the rest. However before they could figure that out a giant thud was heard.
The goblins parted, creating a divide in the middle to give way to the new arrival. As they split apart the figure of a giant, troll like goblin clad in armor revealed himself.
It's the Goblin General.
"RAAAAAAAAHHHH!"
The goblin casted [Fear] rendering everyone immobile except me.
My Teammates fell to the ground shivering.
"I don't wanna die… please… I don't wanna die…" the mage girl said.
"Shit… I can't die here. Fuck, please, lord, don't let me die here." Hunter Byeol said under his breath.
They were all praying to their respectives god for divine intervention. Hoping that their desperate pleas would be heard by some higher being and save them from death.
DING!
A blue screen appeared before me.
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Emergency Quest:
Kill the Goblin General.
Rewards: +10 Levels
Failure: -10 Levels
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'I guess their prayers were heard. I really have no choice but to fight,' I said to myself.
In a step of courage, I strode forward. I raised my shield and tightened my grip on my Great Sword.
"HUAAAAA!" I roared, expelling all the fear inside my body with my roar.
Their fear trance was broken. My teammates looked at me as if they were looking at a dead man.
They thought I was committing suicide with my brave bravado.
Even the Goblin General tilted his head in confusion.
'Where is this human getting his courage from? Does he not fear death?' was most likely the thought of that Goblin General.
He raised his hand and pointed his finger at me, commanding the goblins to attack.
"KRAAAAAA!" The nearest goblin pounced towards me.
However, before they could get close, I swung my shield at them, bashing their skulls. Their green blood splattered on the ground as the disgusting sound of bones being crushed resounded.
Ruler of Steel: Metal Manipulation
Using my skill, I controlled the daggers around my waist and surrounded my teammates with them. The daggers spun around them, creating a pseudo-barrier to protect them from the incoming goblins.
With their safety relatively secured, I was at ease to let loose.
Ruler of Steel: Body of Steel
I activated my skills once again and used Body of Steel.
Suddenly, something crawled on my skin. A golden liquid flowed through it and solidified. My left arm transformed into a golden arm, a shining golden sheen gleaming through it.
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