Volume 3 - CH 7

Chapter 7 – Rare Species

“The only problem is, we still don’t know the exact number of the Goblins.”

Puke, the leader of the Kingdom’s Magic Corps, began to explain the situation.

“We will be engaging in a defensive battle to defend the royal capital. However, there is a limit to the stamina and magic power of those who can fight. Not only that, the number of potions, and even food supplies are also limited. Hence, the higher-ups of the kingdom wanted to know how long the battle would continue. However, even after having a tamer with a tamed bird monster investigate it from the sky, we still don’t know the exact number of the Goblins. Since most of them are lurking in the forest, we can’t help but just roughly assume their number, which likely ranges from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands. But even with that, the information we got is still too little to make a strategy.”

“I heard the Goblins also formed numerous platoons, but have you confirmed the existence of the one who leads them?”

“As expected of Eto-kun, that’s a good point”

Puke smiled, seemingly enjoying the conversation.

“According to the report of the adventurers who witnessed the appearance of the dungeon for the first time, they saw a Goblin that they have never seen before near the entrance of the dungeon. Although its size is just like that of a normal Goblin, its skin is white, and it has a pair of red eyes. The white goblin was also commanding the surrounding Hobgoblins. At first, they thought it was just a goblin magician, but we never heard of the existence of a white Goblin.”

Puke said, with his palms facing up, as if surrendering.

“Red-eyed Goblin…Don’t tell me.”

Hearing that, Sorano muttered to herself. Her eyebrows are wrinkled, and there is a shadow of anxiety in her eyes. That made Eto worried, as it was a reaction that he had never seen before.

“Sorano, do you know something about that Goblin?”

“There is a folklore about a Goblin with eyes red like blood in my village. Hundreds of years ago, that rare species of Goblin apparently attacked a human country with a large group of Goblins. However, there is no information about what happened to those Goblins. The only thing described in the story was the rare species of Goblin said to have used powerful magic.”

While remembering the folklore, Sorano explained the red-eyed Goblin to Eto and the others.

“A rare species of Goblin that can use powerful magic, huh. Seems unlike Humans whose lives are short, Elves sure properly leave such legends to their children. Unfortunately, there is no such record in the royal capital.”

Puke sighed as if impressed with the elves while looking at Sorano, expressing his interest in the story.

“By the way, you must be Eto-kun’s comrades. I’m Puke, the leader of the Magic Corps. Pleased to meet you.”

Puke suddenly started to introduce himself, but Eto understood that this kind of sudden thing was actually his trait and started to introduce his party members.