Chapter 49

Monday, March 28, 2016Goblin Kingdom – Volume 1 Chapter 49: To the West

TL Note: Author changed Baradua Tribe to Paradua .

Goblin Name Cheat Sheet:

The [Goblin] is to make it easier to CTRL+F .

[Goblin] Gi Ga

The goblin in that estranged group that was with the protagonist when he defeated an orc . He is currently a noble class, the highest amongst the protagonist’s subordinates . He prefers to use the spear .

[Goblin] Gi Gu

The former leader of the village . He was pressured by the protagonist in his goblin noble form, and was added to his subordinates . He uses the long sword, and is relatively smart for a goblin rare . Became a goblin noble in chapter 39 .

[Goblin] Gi Gi

Known as a beast warrior, a goblin with the ability to tame beasts .

He evolved while hunting spear deer with the protagonist .

He prefers to use the axe . His goblin class is rare .

[Goblin] Gi Go

A goblin with many wounds on his body . The food of his horde was stolen by the gray wolves, so he made a decision to follow the protagonist . He is the most experienced amongst the goblin rares . His weapon is a curved katana . He acts like a samurai .

Recently became a noble, and received the divine protection of the Sword God, Ra Baruza .

[Goblin] Gi Za

The druid goblin rare that recently joined them .

[Goblin] Gi Ji

A goblin rare . He evolved in chapter 37 after hunting with Gi Ga .

[Goblin] Gi Do

Druid . Uses wind magic .

[Goblin] Gi Jii

Goblin Rare . From Gi Gu’s Faction . He is known for his > which allows him to see his opponent’s weakness .

[Goblin] Gi Da

Goblin Rare . From Gi Ga’s faction . Notable skills are > and > .

[Goblin] Gi Zu .

Goblin Rare . The goblin favored by the Mad God (Zu Oru) . Has the > skill .

Chapter 49: To the West

[Race] Goblin

[Level] 5

[Class] Lord; Horde Chief

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

[Divine Protection] Goddess of the Underworld (Altesia)

[Attributes] Darkness; Death

[Subordinate Beasts] High Kobold > (Lv1) Gastra (Lv1) Cynthia (Lv1) Orc King > (Lv36)

[Abnormal Status] >

Cynthia and Gastra played about with my tail that was like a toy for cats as I swung it .

The two gray wolves, Cynthia and Gastra, have gotten bigger recently . They’re about 50 centimeters long now . And although it’s wrong, they’re big enough to ride .

Even their levels have risen too . They started at one, and now they’re twenty .

I can’t let them act like babies forever .

From time to time, when Hasu, the high kobold, would drop by, they’d end up grappling with each other . But as it wasn’t anything serious, just friendly rough play, I’d just quietly watch over them .

I guess if anything, they must’ve been deciding the ranks . They are all similar dog-type races after all . I mean kobolds and wolves are all dogs after all, right?

Anyway, it’s been three days since the messenger came, and we’ve been repairing the village since .

During that time, I ordered the orcs that are now living by the base of the great tree to the north to pick up the corpses here at the village . They were a great help .

Half of the pitfall traps we made have also become functional again . Moreover, 10% of the fences have also been repaired .

We also began a large-scale acquisition of food resources . As we did, I ascertained the course we would be taking .

The plan is to leave the minimum number of goblins with the humans in the village, while we head west . Once there, I plan to turn Ganra’s Village into my base of operations as I attempt to have Gaidga and the other tribes under my rule .

Of course, I didn’t mention that part to the messenger .

Our last destination will be the acquisition of the Fortress of the Abyss, the home of the goblins . It is there where I will build my kingdom . Afterwards, I suppose I’ll take with me the promising humans and the kobolds too .

Once I put this plan into action, the village will be left unattended for a long time .

At that time, the one to protect the humans will be…

My gaze shifted toward the gray wolves that were playing with my tail . Cynthia was lying on her back, being playful as always, while Gastra seemed to have grown bored of playing, and was lying down, yawning .

They’re resembling the high kobold, Hasu, more and more . I won’t say of what exactly, but I should be careful .

“Protect the hum–– No . Protect Reshia . Protect her well, alright?”

I rubbed Gastra’s small head as I spoke those words . And he barked back, saying, woof! Good . Although I don’t really know whether he understood or not .

In any case, I’ll have to leave some rare class goblins behind to manage the village .

The question is… who should I leave behind?

I could leave a noble class, but then considering the humans, I should probably leave behind a druid .

What a troubling question .

“King, did you call?” said Gi Za as he entered the house of the king .

“Yes, there’s something I want to ask you regarding the tribes,” I replied .

With his hands folded and a robe over his body, he looked like a scholar . I wonder why he’s even a goblin .

“What is different from us, normal goblins, to those of the four tribes?” I continued .

“What’s different, you say? Right…” as he pondered the question, he sat before me with his eyes closed . “Right, I think I’ve mentioned it before, but the four tribes are Gordob, Gaidga, Paradua, and Ganra . Each one of these tribes carry with them the blood of the goblin ancestors . ”

A story I’ve heard before . Regardless, it’s an introduction to their fighting style, so I kept it in my mind as I continued to listen .

“As for their features,” said Gi Za . “Well it’s different for each tribe . ”

That’s precisely what I wanted to know . That is that these so-called tribes have turned themselves into factions of sort . With something like that, it wouldn’t be strange if they managed to attain a peculiar evolution path .

Gi Za continued .

“The strongest amongst the four tribes is Gaidga, boasting superhuman strength, while the Paradua tribe manages the rider-beasts?”

Rider-beasts?

“What are rider-beasts?”

“If you’ve never seen one, it might be hard to explain, but they’re basically four legged beasts . The Paradua goblins ride them like Lord Gi Gi would one of his beasts . ”

So they’re riders in other words .

“The Gordob Tribe excels at raising and using magical beasts . Then as for the Ganra Tribe, they’re the most dexterous with their fingers amongst the tribes . Even amongst the tribes, they’re the only ones who can craft and use bows . “

“So the Gordob Tribe are all beast tamers then?”

“I’m actually not that well informed either . How about asking that messenger instead?”

That’s difficult, but… true . If needed, I should ask .

In any case, it appears the four tribes have strength, mounts, bows, and beasts, huh?

I want them .

A frontline of powerful goblins . A mobile force of beast-riding goblins . Goblins that could fight from a distance . And goblins that possess special skills . If I could have all these, then building my kingdom won’t remain just a dream .

Finally, finally the pieces needed to fight the humans have gathered .

All that’s left is to acquire them . I must acquire them!

And riding… If… if even normal goblins like us could fight on mount, then… I would like to acquire that skill .

If… and this is hypothetical, but what if… such a thing was possible… then wouldn’t it be possible for a goblin who has lost his legs to fight once more?

…

Gi Ga Rax

The corners of my mouth twisted into a smile .

Wait for me .

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Amongst the emotions that humans possess, empathy was the most unique compared to the other races .

Who knows whether it’s affinity or not, but ever since the attack of the orcs, Lili hadn’t had to help the other humans too much . The need for that had greatly decreased .

“Big sis,” called out Bern and Neumann who had a sword strapped around each of their waists .

Lili couldn’t help but pout in dissatisfaction when she heard their words .

“Didn’t I tell you to stop calling me, ‘big sis’!” she snapped .

“Ahh, sorry . I, uh, slipped,” said Bern as he scratched his head .

Neumann could only laugh at his friend’s blunder .

With Lili having saved them, 15 villagers all in all, these people naturally came to rely on her .

Before, Lili had to be the one to meet with the goblins even for the pettiest of things, but ever since the orc attack, the people have gotten less timid .

Bern and Neumann are the only ones among the villagers who know how to wield a sword . But the extent of their knowledge is only from the bare experience gained when they were conscripted in the past . The difference between them and Lili, who is an adventurer that makes a living through her sword, is like night and day .

Because of that, despite Bern and Neumann both being older than Lili by five years, they greatly respected Lili’s swordsmanship .

“How’s Palone? And is Mill alright? He didn’t get hurt from playing all the time did he?” asked Lili .

Palone is Bern’s wife . She’s currently pregnant . As for Mill, that’s Bern’s oldest son . He’s still a babe though . He’s turning five this year .

“Nah, although we are expecting soon . Unfortunately, even if it’s the second time already, there’s not much a guy could do to help . As for Mill, well he’s the same as always . Always playing with the goblin masters . I told him it’s dangerous, but he just won’t listen,” said Bern, clearly perplexed . His friend Neumann could only pat his shoulders .

“It’ll work out,” Neumann said .

“I hope it does, I hope it does…” said Bern back .

Seeing the two like that, Lili narrowed her eyes .

“Come to think of it, have you two gotten used to this village?” she asked .

It’s been almost half a month since they came to this village .

“…Well, we can’t put our guard down, but it’s not bad,” said Bern .

“They don’t make us pay taxes like humans do . They also don’t make us fight,” added Neumann .

Apparently, the goblin king didn’t have any intention of levying taxes . Lili’s expectation of a wretched life where they were treated as slaves was completely off .

The king was generous .

His only demand was that they produce what he wants . That’s all .

What the king wanted was food and the methods of preserving it .

Whenever she talked with the goblin king, Lili would mistake herself to be talking with royalty . An extraordinary one at that .

The world outside the forest was in distress .

Out there, chaos ran rampant with many of the chiefs in constant war with each other . And evil masters were like the grains of the sand, far too numerous to count .

She knew how filthy humans were . It was precisely because of that that she could not understand the goblins .

Defeating monsters was common sense .

Monsters are creatures with no other way of life but evil .

Or at least that’s what it should have been . Yet these past days have been telling her that that ‘common sense’ was nothing but a ‘public stance’ .

If so, then what should she do?

She thought back to her respected employer .

They have probably already sent out a group to retrieve Reshia .

“Saint” Reshia Fel Zeal .

The Ivory Tower’s youngest graduate . A prodigy . Zenobia’s young follower . A cardinal candidate for the church . A woman blessed with power and authority regardless of her will .

She doesn’t know whether Reshia herself was aware, but Reshia’s influence was one such that it was enough to move a nation .

Right now is still fine .

But once that goblin makes man his enemy… where will Reshia turn?

And Lili herself as well… where would she go? She had to prepare herself .

But just a little bit, she thought . She’d like to keep living in this miracle-like peace .

“Woof!” barked Gastra as he swayed his tail .

She carried him up .

“You’ve also gotten heavier,” she said .

Who knew those fierce gray wolves could actually be this adorable?

As she thought that, she quietly prayed .

I wish this days would continue forever .

As Gastra rubbed his cheeks on her, she sighed .

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As the evening wind gently caressed my cheeks, the bell crickets’ song could be heard both near and far .

Even though I have no sense for seasons, I can tell… the seasons are changing .

As I absentmindedly stared at the moon, I felt a presence near me .

“Moon-viewing?” asked Reshia .

I only raised my tail in response .

“If you’re that lazy, you’ll be hated by women, you know?” she said .

“Unfortunately… I’m not fated to be with one,” I wryly smiled .

“Well, whatever . Can I sit next to you?”

“Do what you want . This village will soon belong to you all . ”

“Not yet, you mean . That’s a bit wrong, right?”

Well that’s true .

We absentmindedly watched the moon together .

“How’s Gi Ga?”

“I’ve never treated goblins before, but his life should be fine . ”

His life… huh?

“…Are you regretting?” she asked .

“Nah… I’m not . ”

If I’m going to regret, then I wouldn’t have thought to fight from the start .

My resolve is just lacking is all .

The pain in this chest of mine is because I can’t come to terms with living on despite others sacrificing themselves for me .

Something like that should have been obvious from the start . But I can’t help but have my heart torn because of it .

This way of living… it’s as if I’m cursed, unable to live without hurting those close to me .

But I have to endure…

I have to endure, and move forward . Otherwise, there’s no meaning to it .

“I wonder why you’re so strong… Anyone would cry if they were sad . Anyone would run when in pain . No one would scorn you for doing so . No one has that right,” said Reshia .

“…It’s because I’m a monster,” I said back . “I won’t forgive any weaknesses from myself . Strength . . . Strength alone… will I carve upon this world as proof of my life . Until then… I won’t shed any tears . And neither will I run . ”

Am I man? Or am I a monster?

I have the memory and thoughts of man, but the body of an abnormal monster .

I decided it then when I chose to live this life . I don’t need the weakness of man .

“Even if someone were to stand before you?” asked Reshia .

“Yeah… that’s right . ”

With her eyes cast down like that… Reshia, what is she thinking?

This wise girl who’s praised as a saint, and bound by the chains of destiny… what do you think?

Of your destiny? Your life? Your will?

“I never wanted to be a saint,” she said . “I want to run . I want to be just Reshia!”

As she stood up on her knees, she faced toward me, and rested her hand on my chest .

The sound of shattering entered my ears .

“With this there’s nothing left to bind you… You can even kill me if you want,” she said .

As her eyes looked up, her gaze met with mine . Ardor filled her eyes and her cheeks were stained red .

The breath she breathed woke up a force within me .

–––I want to kill and eat this woman .

–––I want to eat and violate and kill this woman! What are you hesitating for? Isn’t she giving you her body!?

As that force twisted my thoughts, I looked back at her .

“Then you should fight . Against Zenobia . Against man . . . For that… is the will of man . ”

When I recalled the calm expression of the healing goddess’ upon seeing Reshia’s face, I couldn’t help but scowl .

“I said it, right?” said Reshia . “No one’s that strong . People are weak . ”

Her amethyst-like eyes, moistened and saddened… they shot at me .

“Please kill me,” she said . “If you don’t, then one day… I will surely kill you . ”

For that is my destiny, she muttered under that frightened, quivering voice of hers .

“I refuse,” I replied . “You are only running away . If you are human, then show me the will befitting that of man!”

“King…” she said . “How strict . ”

A sorrowful smile painted her lips .

In turn, I could only caress her head .

“Tomorrow, I head west . When I return, I will return as the king of the goblins . Until then… please take care of Gi Ga and the others . ”

I brushed off the dust as I stood up .

“…Ah,”

I felt Reshia gaze at my back when I stood up, but I left without saying a word .

I will become king .

For the sake of those who’ve sacrificed themselves…

For the sake of those who will die from here on…

Until then… I shall seek no one .

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[Abnormal Status] Charm of the Saint released .

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Author’s Note:

The protagonist didn’t want to abandon the wounded, so Reshia had to stay behind .