Chapter 59: Story About Goblins

Chapter 59: Story About Goblins

In the meantime, Gerald patiently waited in the Guild for his turn to talk with Luna.

When the time came, he took the vial and gently placed it on the counter.

"Hey Gerald, what's this?" Luna asked with interest in her eyes.

"Poison. I think someone is trying to kill me and this is already the second time it happened. I was hoping the Guild could help," he spoke with a frown.

Luna was shocked, she picked up the vial and observed it before placing it back down, saying, "We can figure out what this poison is and maybe make an antidote, but I don't think we can physically protect you if this continues" She had an apologetic expression on her face.

"I understand, you don't have to worry about it"

"Is there anything else? Otherwise, I will have to go and report this to my father."

"Your father?" Gerald asked with a raised brow.

Luna nodded and smiled, saying, "Yes, my father is the Master of this Guild."

"Oh," Gerald nodded, "I see" He took a big breath through the nose and sighed. "I guess I should tell you what happened yesterday, just in case"

Luna leaned in closer with interest and said, "Oh? Do tell."

Gerald nodded with a serious face and said, "So, basically, I went to the forest to the north for a walk as well as to gather a few herbs" He told her the entire story about how he discovered the Goblin's nest, how he has slain them all, as well as the appearance of a Hobgoblin.

"With the army and civilians helping at fighting the horde, the victory was eventually achieved. But at what cost? It was at that time that we learned the importance of keeping Goblin populations close to zero. And the first Guilds were places where people could get rewards for helping do just that."

"It has been a few millennia since then, but the primary objective still stands. However now, over recent centuries, more and more monsters seem to be popping out from nowhere."

"Fascinating story, I never imagined it would be like that. But why didn't you try and completely wipe them out once and for all?" Gerald asked.

Luna let out a sad laugh and slowly spoke, "We tried, everybody, tried. But no matter how much we kill, in a few months, maybe a year, they all come back, it's like they are popping out of the ground. The struggle is never-ending."

"That's why I wanted to thank you. Your help and information really mean a lot. If they already established such a big nest so close to the city, I'm afraid it's going to be much worse the further away we go."

Gerald nodded in understanding and said, "I'll do my best to keep an eye out for them, don't worry. If I find something I can't handle I will definitely come and contact you."

"Thanks," Luna smiled. "Oh, one more thing before I forget. Those carriages, did you see any markings on them?"

Gerald shook his head and said, "They were old and broken down. And they went up in flames during battle."

Luna nodded and frowned even deeper and said, "I see Well then, I need to go"

"Wait," Gerald stopped her and said, "Before you go, is there any mission on the way to the Capital?"

Luna turned around and said, "Uh, yes, there is actually going to be one tomorrow. You will be able to get the details then. Anything else?"

Gerald shook his head and let Luna leave. Her assistant came to take her place as usual, but Gerald already left by the time the line started moving again.