Goblin Dependency
Chapter 83 - 59 Favor

Chapter 83: Chapter 59 Favor

"Wow, that was amazing, your sword just now!"

Half-orc Alton hugged his exquisite miniature lute, eyes wide open, looking at Xia Nan.

As an adventurer focusing on the path of the "Minstrel," even without officially obtaining his Professional Level, his combat style tends to stay at the back of the group, using the sound of his lute to aid his teammates.

Therefore, standing on the rear carriage, he almost saw the entire battle.

"You’re too kind." Xia Nan smiled and nodded, replying.

"Your lute playing was a big help."

It wasn’t just for politeness that he said this—the half-orc’s lute playing indeed somewhat boosted his Combat Ability.

Although even without it, those four goblins would have been a one-sword deal, he did feel a change in his body.

"Really? No, no, hahaha!"

Upon hearing this, Alton immediately laughed with delight.

The majority of half-orcs are like this, getting immense satisfaction from a simple compliment, very easily pleased.

No wonder they have such a good reputation on the Aifala Continent.

Meanwhile, despite his naturally enthusiastic and curious nature, Alton was very aware of his boundaries, not asking Xia Nan sensitive questions about his "Battle Skills" or "Weapons."

It was as if something suddenly occurred to him.

The half-orc quickly put down his lute, restrained his smile, and turned towards the direction where the night owl had flown.

Fingers interlocked, his hands crossed his chest like two short swords, and he bowed slightly.

Seeing that his actions were different from before, Xia Nan couldn’t help but ask:

"Are you praying to the Goddess of Fortune?"

"No." Alton finished the gesture and a smile resurfaced on his face, "To Mr. ’Alvlin.’

Rapidly searching through his memory.

Also one of the divine in the He Yin God System of the half-orcs.

—[God of Vigilance and War] "Alvlin."

Hearing this, Xia Nan couldn’t help but feel even more puzzled.

Though it’s not unusual for half-orcs to salute their own divine.

But...

"Doesn’t the Lady of Smile... require it?"

He asked cautiously with a hint of probing.

Unexpectedly, the half-orc didn’t mind at all, casually checking the strings of his lute while saying:

"She doesn’t care about these things."

Tut.

Xia Nan was speechless and clicked his tongue.

Thinking about it, in the whole Kingdom, there aren’t even many temples or shrines related to her.

This being clearly wouldn’t care about such trivial, dispensable rituals.

...

They were now very close to Kalanfor.

In the nearby wilderness, besides goblins, there wouldn’t be much other danger.

The group casually disposed of the corpses of the green-skinned rodents, walked a short distance, and then rested again.

Resumed eating.

Battles that might occur at any time are common for adventurers.

Even after just dealing with goblins, covered in filthy smelly blood, they sat by the campfire chatting as usual.

There was even one, who, as reminded by others, picked a piece of goblin intestine off his back, threw it into the fire, and continued munching on jerky.

Xia Nan sat alone in a corner of the camp, wiping his longsword on his knee with gauze.

It seemed no different from before.

But he noticed a subtle change in the atmosphere of the camp.

The adventurers in the caravan, except for himself and the half-orc, were either in a team or had previously cooperated together.

Naturally, they felt somewhat distant towards him, a stranger.

Though it wasn’t to the extent of hostility, he could sense the detachment and indifference coming from the other side.

To this, he was quite content with the peace and quiet.

But with the conclusion of this battle, the situation changed subtly.

Perhaps because Xia Nan’s Full Level [Vortex Slash] was too impressive or the battle proved his reliability.

Several members of the team clearly showed a more positive attitude towards him. The adventurer leading and directing the battle even came over actively, humbly striking up a conversation with him.

Xia Nan didn’t particularly care about these things, but seeing the other’s behavior, he also engaged in a bit of social interaction by exchanging a few greetings.

"Snap."

Sparks flew.

The orange-red flame softly surrounded by the night.

Xia Nan sat on a mat, eyes reflecting the firelight.

In his past life, he was exhausted with work every day, and on the rare rest days, he only wanted to lie at home.

Now, watching the campfire flicker and change with the night breeze, feeling the gentle warmth on his skin.

It was as if his whole being’s spirit sank into it, able to stare at the flickering flames for a whole night.

Nearby, faintly, he heard Jeff and the half-orc chatting.

"Captain, you were too reckless earlier!" Alton said lightly, "We didn’t hire you; these tasks should be up to us!"

"How could I not? This caravan might be nothing much to you all, just another mission or two will suffice. But for me, it means saving up for most of my life."

Jeff replied seriously, his gaze reflecting determination.

"Just these few carriages?"

"Hehe." At these words, the simple and honest man showed a somewhat embarrassed smile.

"I have two kids, both studying at the academy in Neum, and just the tuition fees each year are quite something."

"Gotta earn money..."

"And what about later?" The half-orc, as always, with deep curiosity extended the topic, "When they grow up, what’s the plan?"

"Will they inherit your caravan or become adventurers?"

"No, no, no, not becoming adventurers." Jeff instinctively waved his hand repeatedly, showing resistance, and then realizing the identity of the half-orc in front of him, immediately stopped, "Sorry, I didn’t mean it like that."

Alton naturally didn’t mind these things, just smiled motioning the other to continue.

"For Jamie, the academy teacher said he has some talent in linguistics, maybe... becoming a Universal Language teacher?"

"Lilina mentioned wanting to open a tailor shop before, I’ve saved quite a bit over the years, just a little short."

Saying this, Alton seemed to suddenly remember something.

With straightforward anticipation on his face, he asked Alton in front of him:

"I heard, you believe in the Goddess of Fortune?"

"Yes, indeed!"

"Then, may I ask... if I pray to the goddess, will she bless me?"

"That depends on what you’re praying for specifically."

"Heh." Jeff scratched his head, chuckling honestly, "Just to earn a bit more, have my family safe and healthy."

"You know, in our job, running around all over, you’ll always encounter..."

"She will."

Alton responded seriously and sincerely, word by word.

"The Lady of Smile favors the brave and those who strive for a living."