To Orcs, Goblins were no different from pests. They reproduce and consume prey in an area very quickly. However, their meat is not good for consumption.

Before undergoing the Orc Warrior ritual, Stanic spent his days hunting Goblins. Therefore, for him hunting goblins is no different from children's games. In his last Goblin Hunting Season, he even killed more than 300 Goblins.

Holding an MP9SD, Stanic crept closer to the mouth of a cave.

The MP9SD is designed to maximize the use of a quick-detach silencer which is able to reduce projectile velocity. This makes the diameter of the silencer larger than a typical silencer, but allows the use of non-subsonic ammunition and supports fully automatic fire.

The length of MP9SD when the stock is stretched is only 52 cm, and increases by 22 cm when fitted with a silencer. While the weight when fitted with a vertical foregrip, silencer, and fully loaded magazine is only 2.2 kg. In short, it's a perfect weapon for CQB in tight places.

Stanic had to take the route from the side because behind the mouth of every Goblin nest there must be some Goblins on guard.

Once he arrived beside the mouth of the cave, Stanic paused to take a deep breath. Then, with steady steps he entered using dynamic entry.

Be-beep! Be-beep!

The two stunning goblins were knocked down by a double-tap shot to the head, just before they shout out a warning. Stanic then gave a signal that the mouth of the cave was successfully secured.

Without wasting time Lark and Vivian got out of the bushes where they were hiding and ran towards the mouth of the cave. Previously, the two were in charge of protecting Stanic's retreat route if he failed to secure the mouth of the cave. Now, their job is to guard the mouth of the cave while Stanic finishes off its inhabitants.

As soon as Lark and Vivian settled into position, Stanic continued on his mission. He doesn't need NVG because Orcs have a very good natural night vision. Instead, he has to use black CQB glasses as precaution for using flashbang.

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The 9x19 mm Para caliber is a very effective caliber for taking out soft targets. Light, accurate, low recoil so target re-acquisition can be done quickly, and most importantly cheap enough to shoot in massive spray and pray.

Double-tap to the center mass using 9 mm Para will knock out almost any non-armored target. If the target refuses to die, a short burst can be added.

For a CQB operator without body armor, there was nothing scarier than the short burst of 9 mm Para from trained hands.

With steady strides Stanic swept the cave corridor. For static targets that were too slow to react, he finishes them off with a double-tap on the head. For targets who try to run, he rewards them with a double-tap on the back.

The cave structure does not have any branching corridors, but there are two turns. After killing ten Goblins who were guarding the corridor, Stanic arrives at the main hall where 20s Goblins are sleeping peacefully.

Silently, Stanic took off the half-empty magazine and placed it in the empty multipurpose pouch. After putting on a fully loaded magazine, he then opened a full-automatic fire to the sleeping Goblins.

The first victim was a Goblin who happened to wake up. The sleepy Goblin was just sitting up and turning towards Stanic, when a shower of projectiles hit him hard. The sleepy Goblin instantly fell asleep again. This time for all eternity.

The few Goblins who had survived the first barrage awoke, but Stanic rewarded them with a flashbang before changing magazines and launching the second barrage.

After the third barrage, there were no more moving Goblins. While pools of blood filled the entire main hall's floor.

During the inspection, Stanic found two SG 551s and some equipment in one corner of the main hall. Not far from it, lay two human skeletons. Judging from the condition, it seems like the skeletons are only a few days old.

Stanic immediately pressed the PTT button on his chest. "Top, I think you have something to check."

(Roger, I'll be right there.)

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"Vivian, I have to check something. So guard this entry for a moment."

"Okay, I'll hold off every hostile that comes close."

Lark smiled before saying, "Nope, if some hostiles approach, you must catch up with me immediately."

Tilting her little head, Vivian asked, "You don't want me to defend this entry?"

"Yupe, just tell me their numbers and weapons. After that Stanic and I will take care of the rest."

"Okay."

Vivian obediently nodded, and after Lark left, she immediately turned her attention to the situation outside the cave.

Initially, Vivian was curious and worried about Lark's intentions. Considering when Terre used the Slave Contract to force her into a suicide attack, it seems like Lark noticed and immediately shot Terre twice in the heart.

However, during the trip Lark and Stanic treated her very well. The two of them also placed her in the center, not at the front as a tracker like Terre was used to.

What's more, when her anxiety subsided she immediately realized the Slave Contract that had bound her was gone. Even though she hasn't used the Eraser Scroll to erase it.

In her mind, Vivian now also has a variety of knowledge that is closely related to combat tactics and skills. And, in addition to her body getting stronger she can also adjust her five senses. One thing that allows her to use firearms.

Vivian's curiosity about why Stanic could use a firearm even though Orcs could not stand the smell of gunpowder and the sound of gunfire was answered.

Vivian is fully aware that all the changes in her have something to do with Lark's blood. "It seems Lark has a special bloodline and I'm bound by it."

Even though she realized that she could not betray Lark or go against his orders, Vivian did not panic or felt any grief.

For her, as long as Lark treated her well and she didn't have to feel the uncomfortable effects of Slave Scroll, then she would be willing to become Lark's sword and shield.

'I'll show you I'm a warrior too.'

For a moment, a steel-hard determination flashed across Vivian's childish face.

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