Chapter 188 - The Way Back Home (VI) (2/2)

The two goblins nodded and followed us to the living room. There, Aru shows the Priestess to Almira. And as expected of the most unfazed person, she is not shocked after seeing the kid.

”No wonder this kid is being chased by the demons. She is one of the descendants of the Priestess and from the pattern on her face, I can tell that she is the priestess of the stars. Now I understood the fear of the demons to the baby and why they are relentlessly hunting you. It is a good strategy to the demons' side.”

”What do you mean?” Garo asked.

”It seems you don't know about the priestesses right since you just said that you guys are in the demon army's frontline which means you guys are cannon fodder. It is normal not to disclose this info to others. However, since you have already defected from the demon army and you are currently taking care of a priestess, then it is only your right to know this info. Are you ready?”

”Yes. I promised her parents that we will protect her until our last breath.”

”Good. Priestesses are known for their immense power of Holy Magic. They are able to cast high-tier magic that most of the time, only deities can use. Not only that, due to their ability to cast Holy Magic, they are the defenders of the Resurgia continent against demon threats. With their abilities, they can easily defend the entire continent with their powers alone. Each one of them is a pillar to create the barrier to protect Resurgia continent. If one of the priestesses dies, then the whole barrier will also collapse.

”From the kid alone, once she grows up and gets to understand the situation, maybe around 5 to 6 years old, she will be able to awaken her holy abilities and she will be tasked to be one of the defenders of Resurgia from being taken over by the demons,” Almira explained.

Garo was speechless after the explanation. From the look on his face, he didn't expect the kid's role in the demon battle will be very big.

”I am not scaring you with the responsibilities of a parent to a child that is destined to do something big in the future. I am just saying this so that you will know what will happen to her in the future and to also prepare her for the best path she needed to take.”

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After a few hours of discussing things, Almira left the mansion as she has to go back to her forge to sleep. Without any orders to create, she is in a good mood for a rest. As for Garo, he is just silent and is currently pondering on the situation.

”So that is why the demons keep searching for her and are the main priority to be taken instead of us. I find it kinda strange too since they went to always take the baby as a priority and take us down as the last one. So she is always the one who is the most needed piece to finish their plan. Once she is dead before she gets to become a lethal weapon that can potentially kill them, they would do the preemptive action to kill the baby that was destined to do the things before she can even do something.”

”Are you going to back out and deny it? I can take the responsibility,” I offered,

The male goblin was startled when I give him the option and looked down. Aru rubbed Garo's back to calm him down. After all, so much information is being processed and if I am in his shoes, I would also be confused whether to continue the fight or abandon everything and go back where it used to be.

”I know that the option you just gave me is really enticing and will also alleviate our problems with the demons that are constantly trying to kill us. However, I started this war, I should be responsible enough to finish things my own way. I will see this thing until the very end. I won't just stay still and keep denying the situation. I will protect this child.”

Garo stood from his seat and grips his fists very tight.

”So please, [Savior of Sandurk], please train me and help me get stronger to help protect her. Even if she is not my real daughter, I needed to do this as a parent. So please, help me get the chance to fight back against the enemies without becoming a burden.”

All of a sudden, a panel appeared before me and the panel contained a notification about Garo which caused me to be surprised.

[Elite Goblin Garo wanted to pledge allegiance to you. Would you like to accept him? He will become part of your companions and will be capable of fighting with you in the future.]

Yes/No