Chapter 5: Compatibility

Right now, there were half a dozen orcs and goblins, busy operating the equipment in the room under the orders of the white haired goblin.

Tristan also saw a few corpses near the equipment, and recognized one who was taken before him. Lifeless and being left on the floor like a garbage.

Before long, the white haired goblin turned its head to look at the metal cage. A deep unpleasant sound could be heard as the goblin opened its mouth.

"The time has come. Let's see if you guys are what I'm looking for."

Hearing the order, one of the orcs immediately walked over and opened the cage door. Tristan and Desmond were pulled out of the cage to face the white haired goblin. When Tristan was face to face with it, he realized the goblin was standing on a floating mechanical object. The goblin flew closer and pressed Tristan's crushed shoulder with his staff.

ARRRGGGGHHHH!!!

Tristan immediately roared in pain, as he swung his body left and right to try to move the area that was pressed by the red gem staff.

"Ah... the human race, they have such fragile bodies." said the goblin as he pressed his staff even harder, making Tristan's scream even louder. "God is so cruel to give such excellent brains to such useless vessels" continued the goblin, while using his staff to tap Tristan's forehead.

A moment later, a bright light appeared from the red gem seen on top of the staff, and Tristan immediately felt as if his whole body was being electrocuted. In the next second, the goblin became so excited

"Kekeke!! 88% compatibility.. This one is the highest compatibility in weeks"

The goblin used the staff to lift Tristan's head, stared at him and said "I really like this one! Hopefully you are the one..!"

The goblin then moved closer to Desmond, "What about this one.. I feel really lucky today" Quickly after, the goblin tapped Desmond's forehead with its staff too.

"82% compatibility.. Not bad, not bad at all. You both have a very good chance to be my greatest champion."

What appeared to be great news for the goblin, seemed to make it lower his guard down. When the goblin looked the other way, Desmond suddenly made his move. A small black light appeared before Desmond's as he drew something metallic from within, a sword.

Seeing the sudden act, the goblin rapidly flew backwards while shouting.

"Spatial Dimension Spell! A darkness element magus!"

Desmond fiercely swung the sword directly at the goblin's while casting the spell [Dark Blade]. However, the sword stopped an inch in front of the goblin's head, as if it had hit a wall. Electric sparks could be seen flying around.

Tristan caught a glimpse of the barrier, which was shaped like a sphere around the goblin, blocking Desmond's attack. Immediately, Desmond bounced back a few steps.

"Damn it! A shield barrier!" Desmond cursed.

Tristan saw what was happening in front of him in disbelief. This was a battle that he only saw in movies or fantasy books, a magic fight.

The goblin immediately shouted, "Capture him!"

Instead of being anxious, an expression of confidence appeared on Desmond's face as he casted another spell.

[Darkness Spell - Dark Vapor]

In an instant, the area around Desmond turned black, as a dense smoke swiftly spreaded around, as if someone had splashed vantablack ink all over the place. Tristan felt as if he had lost his ability to see when the spell took effect. Suddenly, he felt someone put an object in his hand as he heard a whisper, "Hold this."

Dozens of orcs tried to find Desmond, who was hiding somewhere in the black fog. When the smoke finally dissipated and the orcs could see clearly again, Tristan could see that Desmond was seen standing 2 meter behind the white haired goblin, forming a black sphere with his two hands.

[Darkness spell - Dark Matter]

A sphere of darkness swiftly formed on top of Desmond's hand. Tristan felt shiver running down his back as he saw the revolving sphere.

"Eat this!" shouted Desmond as he threw the black sphere towards the floating goblin.

The black sphere quickly flew towards the white haired green creature. When the sphere hit the goblin's shield, an explosion instantly occurred. The shield barrier was broken down while the momentum blew the goblin forward, sending it crashing exactly two feet in front of Tristan.

"Tristan! This is your chance!" shouted Desmond.

Tristan saw Desmond being surrounded by several orcs, resisting the orcs attack with his sword skill. While just in front of Tristan, the white haired goblin was trying hard to stand up.

"You damn filthy human! Cut both of his hands and feet!" shouted the goblin furiously as it ordered the orcs. But the next moment it was aware of its surroundings, a blade was already pointing towards his back.

"STOP!! Nobody moves!" shouted Tristan.

The orcs in the room immediately froze on the spot when they saw Tristan had taken their leader captive.