Chapter 264: -Joining the Fold (1) (1/2)

”[Goblin] Tell me, my little goblin friends.” His tone turned lower as he spoke, activating his [Draconic Heritage] subconsciously. ”Do you wish for the power to take revenge yourself?”

His words shocked not just the goblin leader but the two youngsters as well. There was a mysterious power, an unknown strength that came from the depths of the young master's voice that astonished them, causing them to forgo any doubt they made have had.

They all looked at the young master in front of them, with the same, clear, determination in their eyes.

It wasn't a question they had to debate or waste any time thinking over.

”[Goblin] We do! We do!” The youngsters and their aged teacher, the goblin leader-shaman exclaimed simultaneously. The fervor was shining in their eyes, their face was brimming with determination.

With a bright, kind smile brimming on his face, Aiden was pleased to hear their conviction. With a thought, he unwrapped his own energy that subdued his new aura, and let it unfold in the decently sized room.

Although he still didn't know the true essence of this new power he received, as the system so far did not reveal any specifics about it, he just instinctively knew he had to let it surround and engulf his newest subjects.

The trio suddenly felt as the air around them changed. They all felt the young master's aura, as it suddenly descended on the room like a thin, silky sheet, wrapping all of them in its gentle caress. It was pleasant, soothing even. Their hearts, that was previously filled with trepidation, sorrow, and despair gradually began to calm down. With the dark thoughts driven away, a new, warm feeling began to fill the empty holes. As they looked at the young master's bright smile, brilliant, shining golden eyes they felt love… reverence. This image of the young master began to take its residence in the very core of their heart, become the ultimate meaning of their existence.

This image, however, held many mysterious properties. For one, they felt as if the young master was with them as if he was always watching over them. If they focused on it, they could swear that they could feel his thoughts, listen to his breathing.

Aiden's gentle smile curved slightly higher when he felt three new connections, albeit currently very faint. They were now officially his new subjects, new servants, minions.

But that was not enough. He didn't want mindless servants, no he wanted partners, friends. Just like with Roas, he wanted to give them hope, give them the power to accomplish what they were desperately wishing for.

With that thought, he took a step forward and placed both of his hands on the two youngsters. With the same gentle expression dominating his face, his voice was deep, majestic, thunderous. Still, to these goblins, it felt very soothing, despite the power it carried.

”[Goblin] Swear up to me, my little friends, and I will grant you the power that you all desire. No, the power you deserve!”

The two youngsters, Gob and Galina didn't even need a second to immediately go on their knees and bow towards the young master.

”[Goblin] I, Gob, swear to follow and serve the young master for the rest of my life! I hope you can accept this lowly goblin!”

”[Goblin] Galina wishes to serve the young master with all her heart for the rest of her life. My existence is meaningless without the young master!”

Both younglings yelled out with a passionate gaze. Even without Aiden asking for it, they would have gladly followed the young master everywhere. Ever since he picked them up, they wanted nothing more than to earn this honor. Their lives were dull and meaningless without the young master in it.

The goblin leader did not bow down immediately, he kept thinking about the words of Aiden. The power he promised for their servitude. He was not against it, but after seeing what happened to the previous leader, and how they were treated by the leaders of this so-called horde that's supposed purpose was to rally the exiled races under one collective banner… He was cautious.

Seeing the troubled, conflicted look on the elder goblin's face Aiden didn't say a word, he just gave her a silent nod. He knew that he was afraid, they were burned far too many times. While their relationship changed a lot since their first 'meeting', he wasn't like the two younglings.

Aiden didn't mind his cautiousness at all. No, it was his right, and it was Aiden's duty to earn his conviction. He had to show them all that he wasn't just speaking nonsense, but he did have the ability to grant them the power he promised.

He himself didn't understand how this new ability of his work. He just knew that he had to transfer the new energy, the power that was granted to him with this new Primal Goblin Dragonlord form.