Goblin Dependency
Chapter 168 - 107 Magic Net

Chapter 168: Chapter 107 Magic Net

"Drip."

Stagnant, foul-smelling water droplets dripped from above, splashing in the ground mixed with feces and muddy soil, raising sporadic splashes.

The narrow stone walls refracted a faintly cold and dark light, occasionally catching the slight rise and fall of the half-exposed sword blade as it moved, the iron-gray sharp glint fleeting.

The Beheading Longsword, already mastered and the main weapon, was securely tied behind his back.

In his hand was the Wooden Sword , slightly less sharp but more suited to the current scene.

His pitch-black eyes reflected the pus-green of the fungus growing in the stone wall crevices.

His eyes stared intently into the dim depths of the passageway ahead, his attention highly concentrated, wary of any suspicious movements.

Xia Nan held the Arm Shield with his left hand in front of him, while the palm of his right hand was tightly pressed against the sword hilt, with the sword tip angled downward.

He maintained combat readiness while making as little noise as possible.

This was already the second day since he accepted a mission from the adventurer association and set out.

No matter how much he looked forward to the , wishing to slash through hundreds or thousands of goblins.

Yet the encounters from previous missions and the adventurers seen only once before disappearing in taverns.

Still made him force himself to be patient and make thorough preparations in River Valley Town.

Compared to the anticipated task duration of just over two days, the food supplies, sleeping bags and blankets, water bottles, and a roll of hemp rope were enough to support his survival in the wild for a week...

He even took half a night to conduct a small experiment.

Only at daybreak the next morning did he leave River Valley Town full of energy.

Proceeding cautiously, he groped his way to the goblin cave now located on the outskirts of the Mist Forest, according to the general location provided by the Association.

Advancing slowly, the only sounds in the air were the barely detectable long breaths and the slight friction between the tough surface of his leather armor and the lining of his Chain Armor.

His gaze swept across the narrow stone walls on both sides of the cave.

"The entrance is cramped, doesn’t seem like there’s Bear Goblins here."

"A passageway leads directly inside, with no traps or branches, there likely aren’t any Earth Goblins either."

But considering possible scenarios like other entrances existing, the nest itself not being fully constructed yet, or additional elite green-skinned subspecies...

"Still must be careful."

Xia Nan moved his steps slightly, but assessed in his mind the distance between himself and the cave entrance, estimating how long it would take to retreat at full speed.

"If encountering enemies that are difficult to counter or unsuitable to fight in the current environment, consider throwing a Kerosene Bomb to block the path and delay them for retreat."

Crackle—

It was the crisp sound of sparks bursting.

Xia Nan pressed close to the stone wall, hiding in the shadows, looking towards the inside of the cave.

The campfire had already died down, leaving only slightly glowing wood embers;

An iron pot with rust spreading on the surface hung over the firewood, the inside unclear but likely only containing some remnants.

Then, there were those hunchbacked, skinny and ugly disgusting green skins.

His eyes swept over them, quickly estimating the number in his mind.

"Two, four, six..."

"Twelve?"

A bit more than expected, but still completely manageable within his range.

A pale light suddenly flashed out of the corner of his eye.

——A human skull with visible cracks lying on the muddy ground.

Xia Nan’s expression darkened involuntarily.

The gruesome scene from the first time he stepped into a goblin nest replayed in his mind once again.

But there was no more fear or retreat.

In its place was a deep-seated loathing and dislike that surged and churned within.

Confirming that there were no other exits to the cave, and no other enemies besides the twelve goblins in front of him.

Xia Nan no longer masked his movements, openly stepping forward from the passageway.

"Screech!"

As if treating him as food delivered to their doorstep, the green skins shrieked excitedly.

Without the command of the Earth Goblins or the moral boost from the Bear Goblins.

A dozen or so goblins jostled together messily, their twig-thin arms raised high, holding crude black-brown wooden clubs, rushing forward en masse.

The intense battle intent, ignited by his killing intent, boiled within his chest and abdomen.

His brain, however, remained extraordinarily calm.

Xia Nan constantly reminded himself that clearing the goblin nest was just a side task to earn some extra money.

His main goal this time was not for those dozens of Gold Coins.

He stood firm in place.

"Hoo..."

Deep breath.

Once immersing into muscles and bones, the cold and chilling sensation surged again from the muscles in his waist and thighs.

Plainly ordinary, seeming no different from usual.