Chapter 13

Chapter 13: Attack

[Race] Goblin

[Level] 99

[Class] Noble; Horde Chief

[Possessed Skills] > > > > > > > > > >

[Divine Protection] Goddess of the Underworld, Altesia

[Attributes] Darkness, Death

The attack of the orc horde .

I let my guard down after settling the issue of the orcs living in the area .

The threat of an orc horde was far greater than I’d expected .

The number of orcs that attacked the village was six .

Excluding Gi Gu who ran to protect me, all the other orcs have been scattered, and their whereabouts are unknown .

I headed towards the village with Gi Gu while I had him tell me what happened, putting together the information we have as we went .

What bad luck . I know I was knocked out, but still…

No, this all really just boils down to how I’m not yet in a situation where I can let my guard down and fight to my limits . I shudder at how I could have died while I was asleep .

Anyway, my subordinates shouldn’t fight needlessly until they’re able to fight the orcs by themselves . So if there’s one thing fortunate, it’s that I’m now at a level where I can deal with the orcs .

Currently, my subordinates number ten plus Gi Ga . And then, there’s Reshia who tagged along to save the female swordsman .

We’re only this few, and yet we’re facing them head on? What a reckless plan .

“Gi Gu”

At times like this, being a little tricky is needed . So I called over the former leader of the village, Gi Gu .

“Move ahead of us, and get the attention of the orcs . Then lead them to the hunting grounds . ”

“Ok . ”

Regarding the orc’s movement patterns, they’re somewhat similar to goblins in the sense that they move according to their desires . First, they’ll take what they like, then they’ll eat to fill their stomachs, and then they’ll satisfy whatever desires they have left . So there’s a high possibility that the orcs are still within that village .

“You should be able to buy some time with traps . Don’t try to recklessly hunt them . ”

“I shall buy time . ”

“Oh, and running’s fine too . ”

The orc leader won’t chase down Gi Gu’s group, no . Instead, the ones weaker and dumber, in other words, the lesser ones are the ones who’ll be chasing Gi Gu’s group . Therefore, victory should be attainable, provided we’re able to split the orcs as planned .

Without saying anything, Gi Gu nodded . And at the vanguard of his horde, he ran .

“Guruuu!”

At the rise of his raging voice, he led the four goblins into the village .

“The rest of you! Go pick up stones and hide at the northern gate!”

After I gave orders to the rest of the goblins I called out to Gi Ga and Reshia .

“As for us, we’re heading to the southern gate . ”

Then, with the great sword on my shoulder, I declared to myself,

“I will take it back… All of it!”

At the stirrings of war, the northern wind blew, and the branches swayed .

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Within the village of the goblins, inside that partial enclosure of crumbling fences, were the orcs, eating . Seeing as how there are only three orcs, Gi Gu must’ve succeeded .

If he had failed, then I would have had to use Reshia and Gi Ga as decoys . That’s one of the reasons why we’re here at the southern gate . But since Gi Gu has succeeded, there won’t be a need for that anymore .

All that’s left now is to focus on these three orcs .

As I looked on at that small group, I noticed that one of the orcs wielded a long spear, and wore a necklace of fangs around its neck . It was clearly different from the other orcs . As I looked at it, I focused my eyes . And faintly, information appeared within my mind .

[Skill] > activated .

[Race] Orc

[Level] 67

[Class] Leader; Horde Chief

[Possessed Skills] > > > >

[Divine Protection] None

So that wasn’t a dream .

The skill of that one eyed red snake had activated .

As I think that, I took a peek at the skill’s description again .

[Skill] >

——When the target’s level is lower than yours, it will show the status of the target .

[Level], huh?

The condition for activation is quite limiting . If it was just number, then it wouldn’t be so troublesome, but since it’s restricted by level, I won’t be able to use it much after evolving to a higher class . Fortunately though, I stopped at 99 and didn’t evolve . Otherwise, I wouldn’t be able to use it right now .

Caution will be necessary… But that’s a matter for later . Right now, I’ll just gratefully accept this fortuitous coincidence .

Decisions are, after all, easier to make when your opponent’s strengths are an open book .

Thinking on the situation now, there are three orcs before me . The only point of concern is the leader who’s wielding a long spear . Aside from that one, everyone else should be a normal one .

If it’s just this, then I should be able to manage by myself .

“Gi Ga, Reshia, run past the center and head for the northern gate . ”

“By your will . ”

Gi Ga looked at Reshia, waiting for her reply . And Reshia nodded at my words .

She might have her doubts, but right now, there’s no other choice but to follow my command .

“Go!”

While the orcs had their backs turned, Gi Ga and Reshia ran .

And at the same time, I rushed towards the orcs that were still eating in a trance .

Ten more steps . They still haven’t noticed me .

This is another reason why I went to the southern gate . The orcs have good nose, but from this direction, they shouldn’t be able to detect me as fast .

Seven more steps .

At that range, I saw it .

The corpses of my dead subordinates and the unmoving female swordsman .

——Grrr

Unconsciously, I grinded my back teeth .

“GUGuaAa!”

Four more steps .

But at that, the orcs finally noticed me, crying out in anger .

But it’s too late .

They are all already within my range . I swung Iron Second (Steel Great Sword), and brought it crashing down on an orc’s head .

The weight of the great sword plus the acceleration from the centrifugal force, this two put together, turned that one blow into a deadly force, easily crushing the head of one of the orc leader’s followers .

With the follow up blow, I aimed for the leader, but as expected, it was able to use its spear as a shield, and was able to get some distance .

“PUGyuuaAAa! GyuAA!”

It was maddened by rage . But… do you really think I would lose to you when it comes to my fury!?

——Pay for the crimes you’ve done!

“GURUuuAAa!”

At the cry of Overpowering Howl, one of the orc followers cowered .

That one should be weaker than me . But—— .

Suddenly, the orc leader attacked, interrupting my thoughts . That spear, having double the range of my great sword, came sweeping at my head . Missing, it swept against the empty expanse above my head .

If your range is bigger than mine, then let’s bring it into a melee!

The moment that spear swung past me, I compressed my body, and bolted towards the orc .

“PUGyuaAA!”

Like a beast, I went on all fours . And concealing my great sword, I aimed for the orc leader’s head .

But then I saw it grinning .

When I saw that ugly face that was perfect for the pig it was, smiling, my back froze .

And I saw something from the corner of my eyes . Without even confirming what it was, I reflexively moved to meet it .

At that instant, heat rushed up my leg as an attack hit me, and without giving me time to rest, the long spear descended on my head .

But by rolling on the ground, I was somehow able to dodge it . Then I picked myself up, and made a run for the northern gate .

I wanted to whittle down their strength a bit more, but it doesn’t look like it’s possible to do any more than this .

“PUGyuuaAa!”

An angry voice bellowed out from behind me . The orc that had seen blood, has gone full berserk . No longer can it be stopped by something half-baked .

Like that I ran for the northern gate, leading the orcs whose blood has gone to their heads .

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The path beyond the northern gate is closed by the forest .

Ever since people had stopped living in this village, almost no one’s gone to the mountains .

So naturally, the path leading to the mountain has worsened overtime . Turning it into its current condition where half of the road’s been corroded, thickets are crawling out from both sides, and small plants could be seen growing on the road .

Bristling with trees, it was within that narrow road that I decided to use as the stage for my duel with the two orcs .

With the goblins having already been deployed, these two are the only missing puzzles . Once I kill these two, everything will end . But of course, the opponent before me isn’t weak enough to let me do that easily .

I chose this place specifically because it was narrow . Being narrow, I expected the orc to have difficulty moving its long spear, but that expectation was completely blown away .

The orc brought the spear above his head, and he spun it . By taking advantage of the effect of centrifugal force, that spear became a force to be reckoned, easily mowing down the surrounding small trees . In fact, the power contained within that spear was so strong that unless I wielded my great sword with both hands, and with all my power defended against it, I too would be blown away .

If I was going to take it by surprise with a sudden attack, then I should have taken advantage of this .

In my regret I showed a slight opening . The orc follower failed to miss that, and it attacked at that very moment, unleashing its long sword . At the same time, the orc leader’s range kept me from making a move, effectively sealing my movements .

——Fucking pigs, don’t use your heads!

I grew more and more impatient . And with it, I slipped faster, falling into the enemy's pace . And although small, the countless wounds I received, caused blood to flow without rest, greatly weakening me .

“Gu . ”

As I dodged the orc follower’s long sword, the long spear came immediately after it, blowing me away .

I can see the orc follower’s face twisting into a grin as it swung its sw– .