27 Goblin Mage (1/2)

”Keeeh!” One of the Goblins screeched in excitement as another one pointed its finger towards Kiro's group.

All of a sudden, there were roughly ten Globins that were charging en route their direction.

”Tsk! What should we do now?” Aldin clicked his tongue out of frustration. He and Alina were the only ones who could fight in close combat.

Kiro glanced at the horde of Goblin charging towards their direction. As he moved forward, Kiro said. ”Aldin, Alina, the three of us should buy enough time for Alyva and the rest to retreat to a safe distance.” He said. ”With that, they can cover our rear once we move back. We will do the same tactic until they give up pursuing us.” Kiro proclaimed. Seeing their party was about to crumble in fright, he must stabilize their formation first. With proper formation, the chance of their survival would increase.

”It can't be helped then. But Kiro, are you sure you can fight in close combat?” Aldin glanced at him with eyes full of doubt.

”Yes, I can fight in close combat. Didn't you forget who my Master is?” Kiro used his Master's name as an excuse in a time as such because he doesn't have the time to explain it to Aldin.

”Okay then.” Aldin eventually nodded to Kiro's scheme while giving a glance to Alina. Noticing that she did not utter her rejection, Aldin considered her silent approval.

”Okay, now go!” Kiro yelled at Alyva's group who were staring at the horde of Goblins in horror.

Hearing Kiro's voice, Alyva and Mirabell were awakened from their predicament.

”Okay, let's move out!” Alyva proclaimed as she gazed at Aldin's figure with anxiety.

Aldin, who noticed that Alyva was glancing at him with eyes full of concern, smiled slightly while saying. ”Don't worry Alyva; we have Kiro here. Didn't you see earlier how monstrous his strength was?”

”Mm, okay, be careful!” Glancing at their group once more, Alyva's group eventually moved out.

”Heeeh!” The Goblin started to yell once they saw Alyva's group running, pointing at the Archer within their group as if indicating that they should shoot them dead.

*Swoosh!* Swoosh!* Swoosh!*

Multiple arrows flew at Alyva's group, but before it could even move further, Kiro countered their attack.

”[Arrow Shock!]”

*Bang!* with a single arrow, Kiro succeeded in obstructing their assault. ”Go!” He yelled at Alyva's group while fixing his sharp gaze at the upcoming disaster.

With Kiro alone, he could break through this horde of Goblins. Utilizing a proper tactic, he could even wipe them all out. However, this time Kiro wasn't alone. Even with his current capability, Kiro wasn't sure if he could protect them all unscratched. He had to consider the worst-case scenario.

Summoning ten pieces of arrows from inside his spatial tool, Kiro simultaneously aimed at the wave of Goblins.

*Tud!* Tud!* Tud!*

”Gaa-haa!” Multiple Goblins died in a flash. Withdrawing his longbow, Kiro switched to his short dagger.

Aldin and Alina stared at the scene before them in amazement. Glancing at Kiro, who switched weapons, Aldin curiously asked. ”Kiro, why did you switch to a different weapon? Isn't it much better if you keep using your longbow?” He said while observing Kiro with eyes full of wonder.

”Well, there is no point if I killed all the Goblins right? We came here to exterminate them as a group.” Kiro said. He was requested by Instructor Ralph to watch over their group while not obstructing their growth. Because he knew if they only relied on Kiro's prowess, they would never grow as a strong Adventurer that he envisioned.

”Mm, I guess you are right. However Kiro, you are not the only one who developed their skills in our group you know!” Aldin said as he raised his sword horizontally, slashing the nearby Goblin.

”[Sword Strike!]” He muttered the word while his sword was enveloped with a flash of light.

”Geeh!” The Goblin screamed as it flew two meters away from its original position.

Alina who was watching the two in silence became motivated after hearing Aldin's speech.

She gripped her short saber tightly as she braced herself at the upcoming Goblin.

*Ting!*

Alina deflected the Goblin's crude wooden mace while activating her skill.

”[Quick Slash!]” A sharp light pierced through the Goblin's neck, making it fall on the ground.