While Ethan was reading the system message, he suddenly heard a loud, pained cry.
"Aaaaaanggggg....!" A silver-armored man screamed.
"Captain, take the young miss and go! We'll stall for time!" one of the men shouted, preparing to defend.
As they began to retreat, they heard the sound of blades clashing.
"Fireball!" Ethan shouted, and a ball of fire materialized in his hand, hurling toward a nearby goblin. He then drew his Monster Slayer sword and swung it, slicing off a goblin's head.
[You have killed a goblin. 100 EXP acquired.]
"Earth Bullet!" he called again, summoning a bullet of compressed sand that he threw at another goblin.
"Water Blade!" A sharp blade of water formed and sliced through the air, striking down another goblin.
[You have killed a goblin. 100 EXP acquired.]
[You have killed a goblin. 100 EXP acquired.]
[You have killed a goblin. 100 EXP acquired.]
[You have killed a goblin. 100 EXP acquired.]
[You have killed a goblin. 100 EXP acquired.]
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[Level Up!]
[Level Up!]
[Level Up!]
[Host, you have acquired a new skill: Three Consecutive Strikes.]
While he was reading the system messages, Ethan heard a soft voice.
"Um... Sir, thank you for helping us," a young lady said, her blue eyes shining brightly. She had white hair, pink lips, and was dressed in a red gown.
Ethan smiled. "No need to thank me. I was just passing by and saw you fighting, so I decided to help."
"Miss, can you tell me where I am? I've gotten lost and don't know where to go," Ethan asked.
"We're on our way to the Aeloria Kingdom. We can take you there if you'd like to join us," the captain offered.
The young lady stepped forward with a slight bow. "Let me introduce myself properly. I am Iris Aeloria, daughter of the king of Aeloria."