Building a World Class Empire in another World
Chapter 88: Freeing Gorin

Chapter 88: Freeing Gorin

Gorin looked at Aric, he gave a slow nod to Aric. "I’ll help as much as I can," Gorin said.

"Good, thank you," Aric said and got up on his feet. He walked to Gorin, taking a look at the chain. He wouldn’t be able to break it on his own quickly.

"I’ll get someone to remove your chains. You’ll wait for me a bit," Aric said.

"I understand," Gorin replied.

Aric nodded and walked out of the dungeon. He used the ladder and got out of the dungeon. The sky had started getting dark as the sun said goodbye over the horizon.

He looked around and noticed that the goblins were all eating. They had hunted their own food and also learnt how to roast in a few days.

But Aric couldn’t spot Ron, the spirits, or any member of the table. He looked around for where they were. He heard some sounds coming from the class, so he headed over there.

He got close, carefully looked through the window, only to see all of them seated inside like students, with Ariel and Elisa teaching them.

Aric found the scene funny, seeing all of them seated that way. He didn’t want to bother them, so he quietly walked away and headed back to the dungeon.

He went down the stairs and walked into the dungeon. "It seems everyone is busy right now, but don’t worry, I’ll help break the chain," Aric said.

Two massive roots shot out of the ground and wrapped around the chains, forcefully ripping it apart.

A segment of it was still connected to Gorin, but at least he could stand up and move freely now.

"Come with me, let’s head inside. There’s more we still need to talk about," Aric said and walked out. Gorin quietly followed him out, bending his head as he passed the door. He was a few inches taller than the door of the dungeon.

They got out of the underground dungeon, and Aric closed the trap door.

When some of the goblins saw Gorin free, they panicked, some running away, while some watched in fear. Aric felt like he had to explain the issue to them, but he didn’t have the strength for that now.

He walked to the door and pushed it up. He walked in without looking at them and Gorin followed him inside.

The inside of the manor was already furnished. The only issue was the fact that it was furnished with wooden furniture.

Aric didn’t complain though. He would get better furniture later in the future, but it was not a priority right now.

He walked in and climbed up the stairs with Gorin. He got up and headed to his office. He sat down on the chair while Gorin walked inside, the floor creaking under his weight.

Gorin squeezed himself into the small chair.

"All this was made by you?" Gorin asked.

"No, by the goblins, your kind. They have all learned how to make different things, learning different crafts," Aric responded.

"You mean even I can learn something like this?" Gorin asked, his eye eager.

"Definitely, you can do whatever you want, and I’ll try to make sure you get the resources needed for it," Aric responded.

Gorin heard his response, but rather than smile, his lips curled downward into a frown. "I have a question. Why goblins? Why have you chosen to accommodate all of these goblins?

It’s unusual that an elf like you would choose to live with goblins without any hidden reasons," Gorin said.

"Uhm, firstly, I am a half-elf, and I was kicked out by my father, so don’t lump me in with those elves. Secondly, I do have a reason for what I’m doing.

Labor. I need the goblins for labor, as workers, but not as slaves. A laborer deserves his wages, so when you work for me, I pay you.

I have no other plans for the goblins. They can choose to leave when they want, but because they are happy with how they live here, they haven’t left.

What I offer isn’t just a place to stay, it’s a place to develop new skills, a place to get stronger, a place to eat well, and a place to interact with each other without the fear of death looming over their heads.

It’s just like you. You seemed eager to learn how to make furniture like this. You want to learn, and so did all of the goblins, and I gave them the opportunity to do that," Aric explained.

"I see. When you explain it like that, it makes a lot of sense why they would want to stay. And in that regard, I have a favor to ask. Death is inevitable in the coming war, but please save the young goblins and the females that are still alive," Gorin asked.

"Hmmm, to be selective during a war is hard, but I understand you. I’ll make sure that we save all the children and women. I can’t promise for the hobgoblins that attack though—we won’t have the time to pull the crystals out of their necks," Aric said.

"That’s fine. It is war at the end of the day. Lives must be lost in order for others to get a better life," Gorin said.

"So you are actually really smart, yet you acted like a war-filled brute," Aric said with a chuckle.

"When you work for Terror, the best way to survive is to turn off your brain and act whatever way he tells you to," Gorin said.

The door of the office suddenly opened and Ariel walked in, followed by Elisa. Her gaze locked on Gorin for a few seconds before it shifted to Aric, with one brow raised.

"Don’t worry, he is on our side now," Aric said immediately.

"And you are certain of that?" she asked.

"I’m sure Aric wouldn’t make any rushed decisions he wasn’t sure of, Lady Ariel," Elisa said. Ariel sighed and walked in, taking the seat beside Gorin.