Half an hour later
Liam and the other knights had already assembled, waiting near the Rocky Mountain Range. Luis, however, was not there. He had traveled to the cultivation world, seeking advice from Steve, his trusted strategist.
"Young Master, we currently have 50 official knights and 600 apprentice knights ready for the Goblin Lair hunt," Steve began, laying out the plan. "The rest of the knights are traveling to various towns and cities to sell the products."
He paused, assessing the situation. "But this force will be more than enough to deal with those cowardly goblins."
"The 50 official knights won't be directly involved in the raid. They'll stay back and hunt down any goblins that try to escape. The 600 apprentice knights will handle the direct assault on the lair," Steve concluded, his strategy clear and decisive.
"Some of the selected knights will spread the flaming oil around the area, blocking the escape route of those goblins."
Luis was satisfied with the plan made by Steve. This is the benefit of having your own organization. You don't have to do everything yourself. Most of the things can be solved by those below.
"Alright, we'll follow your plan. Gather all the knights."
In just a few minutes, the available knights had assembled, ready for the battle. Luis opened the vortex, leading them all back to the Rocky Mountain Range.
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Luis stood on a high rocky ledge, his gaze sweeping over the 650 knights assembled below him. The wind blew gently, but the tension in the air was thick. His voice rang out, clear and strong.
"I, Luis Hartmann, Young Master of the Hartmann family, stand before you today on the brink of war!"
The knights stood tall, their eyes fixed on Luis, awaiting his words.
"Today, we strike the first blow, launching our assault against the Goblin Tribe! But let me tell you, this is just the beginning. In time, we will face greater foes—those savage orcs—and when we do, the name of the Hartmann family Knights will echo across the world with glory and honor!"
Luis paused, locking eyes with his knights.
"I want my soldiers' names to resound as loud and proud as the legendary Black Cavalry!" Luis declared, his voice filled with determination.
"Are you ready to fight in this first war, to carve our name into the history of these lands? For the Hartmann family and for the future we will forge together—are you ready?"
As he spoke, all 650 knights were filled with more strength.
"Yes Boss"
"I am willing to charge forward for you."
"Those goblins are nothing."
All the 650 knights spoke with great voice.
"Good, now be prepared. I don't want any goblins to escape alive." Luis gave orders, "You apprentice knights attack the front, and we official knights will station around the lair."
"Humans be comin'!"
"Oh no, how can humans be here?"
"Could it be dem Pioneer Knights back again?"
"What do we do with' our iron ore?"
"Goblin god, you abandon us?"
"Oh no!"
The goblins shrieked in panic, their voices crackling with fear, stumbling over each other as chaos spread through the caves.
Even the Goblin Leader was preparing to escape.
There are many goblins who are not humans, but this doesn't include the cowardly goblins. As the lowest level of existence among goblins, they are almost the most basic existence. Humans are their nightmare.
But just as they were preparing to escape.
"Boom"
"Boom"
There was a violent tremor in the cave.
"Boom"
Once again, the entire underground cave shook violently, and the surrounding area began to collapse rapidly.
"Hurry, get out."
The goblin leader's even more panicked voice rang out. Then his figure hurriedly ran out of the dungeon. The same goes for the cowardly goblins behind him.
Just as they ran out, they saw a sea of flames filling their entire vision. The goblins that had just rushed out were directly swallowed up by the sea of fire.
It was Arthur and others who used flaming oil. This is an item that can rapidly cause fire when spread around.
The goblins screeched as the fire consumed them, their cries of agony echoing through the cave.
The Goblin Leader leapt through the flames, managing to escape the worst of it.
But before he could flee, a sword came crashing down on him. He barely managed to block it with the specter, but under his horrified gaze, he was pushed back into the sea of flame.
More than six hundred knights also began large-scale strangulation. A normal human can kill these timid goblins, and they were strong apprentice knights. The only problem is not to let any of these timid goblins escape.