The kobold alpha stepped onto the battlefield, its cleaver resting on its shoulder.It wasn't in a rush.It didn't need to be.Every goblin froze, sensing the overwhelming pressure radiating from the creature. Even the Goblin Chief, who had fought countless battles, narrowed his eyes in caution.I checked my system.[Kobold Alpha - Lv. ???][Strength: ???] [Agility: ???] [Endurance: ???][Abilities: ???]My stomach tightened.I couldn't see its stats.That meant one thing—this thing was on an entirely different level.The Alpha exhaled slowly, then lifted its cleaver.A deep, resonating howl tore through the battlefield.And the kobolds rallied.
The Battle Erupts
The remaining kobolds, who had been on the verge of breaking, surged forward with renewed fury.The goblins met them head-on, but this time, the fight had changed.The kobolds moved faster, struck harder. They weren't just fighting to survive anymore—they were fighting with purpose.The Alpha was empowering them.And then—It vanished.My breath caught in my throat.The massive, lumbering kobold disappeared from my vision.No—it moved.A blur of crimson rushed across the battlefield—And then, with a single swing of its cleaver—Three goblins were cut in half.Blood sprayed into the air, bodies crumpling to the dirt.The battlefield fell silent.Then, the Goblin Chief laughed.The Chief vs. The Alpha
The Chief stepped forward, cracking his neck."I was hoping for a real fight," he rumbled, resting his massive axe against his shoulder. His golden eyes gleamed with battle lust.The Alpha tilted its head, baring its fangs.Then, in a flash, they collided.BOOM!The impact sent shockwaves across the battlefield.The Goblin Chief swung his axe in a wild arc—the Alpha dodged, barely.The Alpha retaliated with a downward cleave, aiming to split the Chief in two—but he blocked it with sheer strength.The ground beneath them cracked from the force.The goblins and kobolds stopped fighting, turning their attention to the two monsters clashing in the center.I clenched my fists.This wasn't just a battle.This was a challenge for dominance.The winner wouldn't just decide the fate of this fight—they would become the apex predator of this territory.But as the battle raged, I noticed something strange.The Alpha wasn't using any skills.It was holding back.Which meant—it had something planned.Leon's Decision
I turned to Rhia. "We need to move."She frowned. "Move? Where?""The den." I pointed toward the dark entrance behind the Alpha. "Whatever it's protecting—we need to find it before it's too late."Rhia hesitated, glancing at the battle. The Goblin Chief and the Alpha were still locked in a brutal exchange, neither gaining the upper hand yet.Then she nodded. "Let's go."Without another word, we slipped away.Into the Depths
The entrance to the kobold den was dark, damp, and filled with the stench of blood and rot.We moved carefully, our footsteps barely making a sound.I kept my system active, scanning for any signs of movement.Nothing yet.Then—a faint glow.Rhia and I exchanged a glance, then pressed forward.As we stepped into the next chamber, my breath caught in my throat.At the center of the cavern, chained to the ground—Was a dragon egg.