Kai stepped out from the bushes, his red eyes gleaming with confidence as he faced the goblin leader and its army. The goblins froze momentarily, their laughter fading into silence as they turned to look at the intruder. The goblin leader, a towering figure compared to the others, narrowed its glowing yellow eyes at Kai and snarled, gripping its jagged sword tightly.
Kai crossed his arms, tilting his head mockingly. "Well, well, looks like I've crashed the party. Sorry for the interruption, boys. Though I've got to say, this setup isn't exactly intimidating. I mean, all this noise for what? A few goblins playing in the dirt?"
The goblin leader growled deeply, baring its sharp teeth. The other goblins followed suit, their chattering growing angrier by the second. One of them brandished its crude weapon and snarled something incomprehensible.
Kai smirked, unfazed. "Oh, don't get so worked up. You're about to have the fight of your lives. Well, for however long that lasts, anyway. Let's get this over with, shall we?" He raised a hand dramatically and shouted, "Skill: Summon Dead!"
Dark magic circles materialized around him, their eerie glow illuminating the forest floor. From the swirling darkness, Kai's skeletal warriors and his resurrected goblin legion emerged, their forms oozing with a menacing aura. The skeletal figures stood tall, their glowing eyes fixated on the enemy, while the undead goblins clutched their crude weapons with unnatural precision. The air grew heavy with the energy of necromancy as the goblins stared, their initial anger replaced by unease.
Kai grinned wickedly, his voice steady and commanding. "Go, my minions! Show them no mercy!"
The undead legion nodded in unison before charging forward with a collective roar. The goblins, though momentarily hesitant, quickly rallied under the booming war cry of their leader. Both sides dashed toward each other, weapons raised, and the forest exploded into chaos.
Skeletons clashed with goblins in a fierce melee. Blades and claws met with resounding clashes, and the air filled with the sounds of combat. One skeleton parried a goblin's crude axe before driving its blade into the creature's chest, while another was taken down by a goblin's coordinated attack. The resurrected goblins fought viciously, their undead forms moving with unsettling precision and strength, overwhelming their living counterparts.
Kai stood at the back of the battlefield, watching the carnage unfold with a satisfied smirk. He leaned casually against a tree, his arms crossed. "Not bad," he murmured to himself, his eyes locked on the goblin leader, who remained at the edge of the battlefield, observing. "So, you're just going to watch your troops get torn apart? Some leader you are."
The goblin leader's gaze shifted to Kai, its glowing eyes burning with rage. It let out a guttural roar, raising its massive sword in challenge. Kai chuckled, shaking his head. "Oh, don't worry. Your turn is coming. For now, let's see how long your army lasts."
The battle raged on, the goblins and undead exchanging blow after blow. Despite their ferocity, the goblins began to falter under the relentless assault of Kai's minions. Kai continued to watch, his expression calm but calculating as he analyzed the leader's every move.
"You're holding back," he said quietly, his tone almost taunting. "What's the matter? Afraid you'll lose before you even start? Or maybe you're waiting for the perfect moment to make your grand move?" He smirked, his red eyes narrowing. "Either way, you're going to regret it."
The goblin leader snarled again, tightening its grip on its sword. It stepped forward, its powerful frame radiating authority, but it didn't engage just yet. Kai's grin widened. "Smart. Let your pawns weaken my forces before you get your hands dirty. But let's see how long that strategy holds up."
The battle continued, the forest echoing with the sounds of clashing weapons and war cries as the undead legion pressed their attack. Kai stood unwavering, his focus never leaving the goblin leader, waiting for the inevitable confrontation.
The battlefield grew quiet as the last of the goblin army fell under the relentless assault of Kai's skeleton minions. The forest, once alive with the cacophony of battle, now echoed with an eerie stillness. Kai stood amidst the aftermath, his red eyes scanning the scene with satisfaction.
"Good job, minions," he said, his voice calm and commanding. He raised his hand, and with a simple wave, all his skeletons dissolved into black mist, vanishing back into the void from which they came. The only figure left standing in the clearing was the towering goblin leader, its glowing yellow eyes locked onto Kai with unbridled fury.
Kai turned his gaze to the leader, a playful smirk tugging at his lips. "Well, look at you," he teased, his tone dripping with mockery. "The last goblin standing. I've got to hand it to you—you've got some serious stamina. But let's be honest, you're just delaying the inevitable."
The goblin leader snarled, its massive frame trembling with rage. Kai's grin widened as he crossed his arms. "Oh, did I hit a nerve? What's the matter, big guy? All bark and no bite?"
The goblin let out an enraged roar, the sound reverberating through the forest. Without warning, it dashed toward Kai with surprising speed. Kai's eyes widened in momentary surprise. "Oh, shi—" he started, but before he could finish, the goblin shoulder-tackled him with immense force.
The impact sent Kai flying, his body skidding across the ground. He crashed through tree after tree, the trunks splintering under the sheer force. He finally came to a stop 10 yards from where he started, slamming into a massive tree that halted his momentum. Blood trickled from his mouth as he gasped for breath, a pained but amused laugh escaping him.
"Well," Kai coughed, wiping the blood from his lips. "Guess I underestimated you. Not bad for a big green brute."
The goblin leader roared again, raising its jagged sword high above its head. With another burst of speed, it dashed toward Kai, its blade glinting menacingly in the sunlight. As the goblin leaped into the air, bringing its weapon down in a powerful arc, Kai's grin returned.
In a flash, something materialized in Kai's hands—a dark, glowing scythe with an ethereal aura. "Soul Scythe," he muttered, his voice calm yet sharp. With a swift motion, he raised the weapon, deflecting the goblin leader's sword with a deafening clash of metal. Sparks flew as the two weapons met, the force of the impact creating a shockwave that rustled the surrounding trees.
The goblin leader growled, pushing against Kai's scythe with all its strength. Kai, however, didn't budge an inch. "Not bad," he said, his tone almost casual. "But you're going to need more than brute strength to take me down."
The two locked eyes, their weapons still pressed against each other. Then, with a sudden burst of energy, they broke apart, each taking a step back. Without hesitation, the goblin leader lunged forward again, swinging its sword in a wide arc. Kai ducked under the blow, his scythe spinning in his hands as he countered with a sharp upward slash. The goblin barely managed to dodge, the blade grazing its armor and leaving a faint trail of black energy.
"You're fast," Kai remarked, his red eyes gleaming with excitement. "This might actually be fun."
The goblin leader snarled, launching a series of rapid attacks. Kai deflected each one with precision, his movements fluid and almost effortless. The sound of clashing metal echoed through the forest as the two engaged in an intense duel, their weapons a blur of motion.
"You've got some skill," Kai admitted, his voice steady even as he parried another strike. "But you're not the only one with tricks up your sleeve."
With a sudden spin, Kai swung his scythe in a wide arc, forcing the goblin leader to leap back. Seizing the opportunity, he lunged forward, his scythe cutting through the air with deadly precision. The goblin blocked the strike with its sword, but the force sent it skidding backward, its feet digging into the dirt.
The battle raged on, with both combatants showing no signs of slowing. The goblin leader roared again, its movements becoming more erratic and desperate. Kai, on the other hand, remained calm, his grin never fading. "You're running out of steam," he said, taunting the goblin as he deflected another powerful swing. "Is this all you've got?"
The goblin leader let out a final, guttural roar, charging at Kai with reckless abandon. Kai sidestepped the attack effortlessly, spinning his scythe and slashing at the goblin's side. The leader stumbled but recovered, glaring at Kai with pure hatred.
Kai raised his free hand, dark energy swirling around it. "Alright," he said, his tone dropping into something colder, more dangerous. "Playtime's over. Let's end this." He brought his scythe up, its blade glowing with a void-like aura. "Magic Skill: Void Slash! Full Power!"
Kai swung his scythe in a powerful arc, releasing a massive wave of dark energy that tore through the air with an ear-piercing howl. The attack struck the goblin leader with devastating force, the energy slicing through its armor and body as if they were paper. The impact created a shockwave that shook the forest, leaves and debris scattering in all directions. The goblin leader let out a final, deafening roar before collapsing to the ground, its massive form lying still.
Kai stood over the defeated leader, his scythe resting on his shoulder. "And that's the end of you," he said, exhaling as the energy around him faded. "You were tough, I'll give you that. But not tough enough."
He turned to survey the battlefield, his red eyes gleaming with satisfaction. "Alright," he muttered, stepping over the fallen goblins. "Let's make this official." He pulled out a small blade, cutting off the ears of the goblins and the leader one by one. "Proof for the guild," he said, smiling as he stashed the ears in his item box.
Kai then raised his hand, dark energy swirling around his fingers. "Skill: Resurrection," he said, his voice calm yet commanding. Dark magic circles formed beneath each of the fallen goblins, including the massive leader. The air grew heavy as the bodies began to twitch and rise, their eyes glowing with an eerie, lifeless light. One by one, the goblins stood, now part of Kai's undead army.
Kai crossed his arms, observing his new allies. "Welcome to the team," he said with a smirk. "Skeletons are great, but a goblin legion? That's a game changer." He tilted his head thoughtfully. "I wonder what the guild would think if they saw this. Probably lose their minds."
He waved his hand, and the undead goblins bowed before vanishing into the shadows, awaiting his next command. Kai turned back toward the forest, his grin widening. "Alright, let's see what else this world has to offer."