The protagonist took a moment to catch his breath and assess the situation. He had defeated the search party, but he knew there were still goblins remaining in the village. He counted them in his mind, estimating that there were around 19 goblins left, plus one more - a Goblin mage.
The protagonist thought about how he could take down the remaining goblins. He knew it wouldn't be an easy task, but he was determined to rescue Thorne. As he pondered his next move, the system suddenly notified him of an update.
"Your swordsmanship has reached 95% proficiency," the system's voice echoed in his mind. "You only need 20 MP to upgrade it to the uncommon level."
The protagonist didn't hesitate. He upgraded his swordsmanship skill, feeling a surge of power and confidence flow through him.
"Congratulations, you have upgraded your swordsmanship to the uncommon level," the system's voice continued. "As you have reached level 10, you can now purchase magic skills. We recommend purchasing the Magic Bomb skill, which will deal massive damage to your enemies."
The protagonist considered the system's recommendation. A Magic Bomb skill could be incredibly useful in taking down the remaining goblins, especially the Goblin mage. He decided to purchase the skill, feeling a strange sensation as the magic coursed through his veins.
With his new skill in hand, the protagonist began to plan his next move. He knew he couldn't take on the remaining goblins head-on, not yet. He needed a strategy, a way to take them down quickly and efficiently.
The protagonist thought back to his previous battles, analyzing his strengths and weaknesses. He knew he was a skilled fighter, but he also knew he was vulnerable to magic attacks. The Goblin mage was a wildcard, and he needed to be careful.
As he thought, the protagonist noticed a few things about the village. The goblins seemed to be concentrated in the center, near the village square. There were also several buildings that looked like they could provide cover, if needed.
The protagonist's plan began to take shape. He would use his Magic Bomb skill to take out a large group of goblins at once, then use his swordsmanship to take down any stragglers. He would also try to lure the Goblin mage away from the others, taking him down separately.
With his plan in place, the protagonist felt a sense of determination wash over him. He was ready to take on the remaining goblins and rescue Thorne.