Chapter 161: I want it!

As soon as the moon came out and shone its light on the world, the goblins quickly went to go to the place where the Lion Tiger would always stay while he was in here.

And that place was near the tribal chief's house. Of course, they knew where that was, and that was why they were currently right here now.

Of course, they were just hiding and erasing their presence as they didn't want anyone else to know that they were here.

They didn't want to announce that they were here, after all. There were some goblins who were hiding between the leaves, some between the bushes, and some between the trees.

And the most important goblin was staying on top of the trees while having the leaves serve as camouflage.

Of course, if one had really good senses, one would be able to notice the goblins hiding here.

However, if one didn't have those good senses, it is practically impossible to find the goblins.

That was how efficient and proficient the goblins were in hiding their presence and making sure they were hidden.

Anyway, the most important goblin, Dawn, was currently squinting his eyes as he grabbed a goblin.

It was the little goblin, and he pulled the little goblin near him as he needed to ask a question.

"Where is it? You said that he would be here, but I don't feel any monster or something like that at all."

Dawn said as he scanned the area with his eyes. What Dawn said was the truth.

He couldn't feel anything, and he didn't even feel any danger near the area.

As Dawn was a goblin, his instincts would immediately kick in if there were something like that around him.

And because the Lion Tiger was supposedly stronger than him, his instincts should kick in as soon as the Lion Tiger is near him.

However, the fact that Dawn's instincts didn't kick in only mean two things.

It was either the Lion Tiger was not really that strong, and Dawn was stronger, or...the Lion Tiger was not here.

The first scenario was the best case, and the second...was, well, the worst one.

"Don't worry about it. The Lion Tiger would show up anytime soon now."

"However, don't be too surprised when you do see it."

"After all, the Lion Tiger that we are afraid of...is really, really weird."

The little goblin said as he looked at the forest while having his neck grabbed by Dawn.

His tone of voice was heavy, and his face was just serious. It seems that what he said was really the truth.

However, Dawn didn't get the weird part.

---Aren't all monsters weird?

For Dawn, other monsters were just weird. The goblins were the only race perfect in his eyes.

Of course, that was because he was a goblin. And that was also why he thought that the other races were just weird looking.

Well, Dawn didn't have the time to think about that as he felt something approaching this place.

Right, there was something approaching this place, and Dawn could hear its chuff.

Chuff. It was a sound that was made by a lion or a tiger, and it resounded out in this place.

Of course, the chuff could only belong to someone who they were waiting for, and it was the Lion Tiger.

And that was why Dawn whipped his head towards the chuff's direction.

It was hard to see it since the leaves were basically disturbing his vision, but Dawn was still able to look at it.

A big animal that could possibly take down any monsters with just its raw strength...

Its body was full of stripes of black and white, and its whole body had the color of brown.

It was the sign that it was a tiger, but that was not all.

The tiger...also had the mane of the lion. What's more, the mane of the lion was really, really black!

It was so dark that it looked like it didn't have one when it had the night as its background.

It seems that this monster got the name Lion Tiger from how it looked.

Well, it was truly a Lion Tiger.

And when Dawn saw all that, he...was fascinated.

His black eyes were showing some sparkles, something that has not happened during his whole life.

Well, technically, Dawn was still young, and this was his first time seeing something like that.

Anyway, Dawn was really interested in this Lion Tiger the moment he saw it.

In Dawn's case, it was as if he really wanted to have the Lion Tiger for his own sake.

No, he didn't want to kill it or something like that. He wanted the Lion Tiger...as his ride.

Right, the Lion Tiger was basically screaming the word strength with just its looks.

And that charmed Dawn. After all, Dawn wanted strength as well.

That was why...Dawn wanted this Lion Tiger to be his servant, familiar, or whatever the hell it is called.

However, it's not like Dawn could just get the Lion Tiger just because he wanted it now.

What's more, Dawn could finally understand why Moris said that he won't be able to win against the Lion Tiger.

After all, the Lion Tiger was truly strong! Even though Dawn was hiding and was from a distance, Dawn could feel the intensity of the Lion Tiger!

It was something that Dawn didn't expect, but also something Dawn was happy for.

Well, he wanted this Lion Tiger, and he would love the Lion Tiger to be powerful if he would have it.

---Hmmm...I really want it.

Dawn thought as his eyes observed the Lion Tiger once more as the Lion Tiger was just walking.

It seems that the Lion Tiger didn't notice the goblins watching him.

It was weird if you think about how the Lion Tiger was the strongest monster here, but that just shows how a goblin could hide his presence really well.

Anyway, the Lion Tiger was just walking, and when he saw a particular tree with claw marks, the Lion Tiger soon saw down near it.

"Grarrr." The Lion Tiger said as he opened his mouth wide.

It was something like a yawn, but it certainly didn't sound like that.

It sounded as if the Lion Tiger was trying to kill something just with its voice!

Of course, the Lion Tiger's roar resounded out in this place, and also traveled 5 miles from here.

It was crazy if one thinks about the Lion Tiger was just yawning, but that was just how strong the Lion Tiger was.

And as soon as Dawn heard that, Dawn...made up his mind.

"I want it." Dawn murmured as a smile naturally formed on his face.

Dawn wanted the Lion Tiger to be part of his village. No, Dawn wanted the Lion Tiger to be his own servant.

Well, the servant may be the word, but in reality, Dawn wanted the Lion Tiger as a pet.

Right, Dawn wanted the Lion Tiger to be his pet. It was crazy if you think about how Dawn wanted to kill the Lion Tiger at first so he would be able to achieve evolution.

However, it seems that Dawn keeping the Lion Tiger as his pet was just too crazy of an idea as Moris spoke.

"Y-your Highness...what do you mean by that?" Moris said with shaking eyes.

Well, Moris didn't know what Dawn meant by saying those words. However, Moris could see the passionate look in Dawn's eyes.

Just seeing that passionate look in Dawn's eyes was enough for Moris to tell.

Of course, Moris didn't want to get ahead of himself or something like that.

That was why he still asked Dawn.

And when Dawn heard those words coming out of Moris' mouth, he spoke with a fearless smile on his face.

"I want that Lion Tiger to be mine."

Although Dawn said it with a quiet voice as they were technically trying to hide from the Lion Tiger, all the goblins were able to hear his words.

And as soon as they heard it, something like a switch turned on each one of the goblins here.

After all, the king said that he wanted the Lion Tiger for himself. All the goblins would do anything just to make it come true.

However, it seems that it was just too crazy as Moris spoke once more while shouting quietly.

"Y-your Highness! That's impossible!"

"The Lion Tiger is stronger than any of us here, and I'm sure that you have noticed it, too!"

"The Lion Tiger could kill us all! We won't be able to kill it, let alone making it yours!"

Although Moris didn't want to object to Desire's wishes, Moris had to.

After all, what good is a king if the king was dead?

Right now, Moris was focused on the objecting of trying to keep the king alive.

That was just how dangerous it was to engage in a battle with the Lion Tiger.

Of course, Dawn didn't think that at all as he spoke.

"I have something in mind."