Chapter 192 - The Way Back Home (X) (1/2)
In the Alternate World, it is unheard of a goblin capable of wielding magic and swordsmanship in one go. It was not going to happen together since it is an unwritten rule that goblins who have an affinity to magic has to become goblin shamans and those who have insane physical capabilities should become warriors and hobgoblin warriors. But due to my interference with the growth of Goro and his new choice of equipment, his capabilities to fight changed too.
The orcs seem confused from the battle style of Goro. After all, the Orcs look down on goblins due to the sheer difference of strength between the two species. However, they didn't expect a goblin to be capable of overpowering them in a battle in which they are also in advantage, whether it is in numbers or in sheer strength.
”Master!” Goro took a glance at me and we both nodded to each other.
I changed my weapon to the magic sword and imbued my weapon with Ice Element. As for Goro, he changed his magic sword element to a Fire element and synchronize my attack with his.
”[Elemental Swirl Strike]!”
The orcs were encased in huge chunks of ice, incapable of moving from where they are. And as Goro's sword also hit, the flames engulfed the ice in one go, creating a melting pain to the enemies. It was so effective that those enemies who are a bit weaker than the main leader did not survive in just that elemental combination.
”Holy sh*t! Isn't that illegal for a goblin to have the ability to use a Magic Knight skill?!” Chase didn't expect how Goro moves.
”Isn't that normal? I don't think it is strange though?” Hagane looked at Chase with a questioning look.
”That's because you have yet to play the game that much and learn about the usual mechanics of the game. If you did, you will know that most goblins don't have the same fighting style as this one. They would be divided into the one who uses physical abilities and magical abilities. No goblin can use both without any problem. This one has the unique way of choosing it!”
The biggest orc which seems to be acting as the leader of the orcs were the last one standing from all of them. Not a single one from the lesser orcs has survived the assault. The surviving orc may have survived the attack but he was already suffering a terrible injury that he cannot fight anymore. Before Goro can unleash the finishing blow, the orc runs away from us.
”Damn, he got away!” Goro was prepared to chase him but I stopped him.
”Wait, I will use a ranged attack instead. We don't know if he will lead us to a trap instead. It's better to be careful on it.”
I changed my sword into a dual wield gun and aim it at the fleeing orc. I have one skill from the Versatile Weapon that I wanted to try but didn't have any chance to properly use it.
The [Russian Roullete].
BANG!
A single bullet made the Orc fall to the ground. However, it wasn't a kill since the bullet is not that strong to instantly kill the orc unless my title procs its instant death effects. Goro went to the orc and inspected the suffering orc.
”It's currently in a paralyzed state. I don't think he will be able to move for a while after this.”
”Paralyze huh...” I mumbled to myself. I am thinking of getting the orc a curse or poison debuff but it was the paralyze debuff instead which means the effects are just random and won't be affected by the user's wishes on which debuff will be applied.
”You can kill the guy. I don't think I needed to do the final blow with him. This way, you get much stronger.”
Goro didn't even hesitate and stab his sword at the back of the orc's head, killing it instantly. This means Goro no longer looks at the other monsters that are allied to the goblin race as an ally and will not hesitate to kill one now.
”Let's get back. There might be some orc patrols around here. We would be delayed more if they appeared. Let's get going before we get caught by them.”
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Our little journey towards the elf folks has finally come close. With the occasional kills from the enemies on the road, Chase and Hagane managed to reach level 35 after the joint help of my abilities and Goro. As for Goro, he was previously level 50 when we started traveling and after the travels, he gained 2 levels.
[Elf Folk Village has been discovered. +100 reputation to all players who discovered the place]
”Wow, even though I am just sitting here just babysitting, I managed to receive a reputation!” Dolly was ecstatic. After all, she knows the importance of reputation.
”What's the usage of this reputation stuff? Is this something that influences the behavior of an NPC to you?” Hagane asked.
”Somewhat, yes. But I am not sure about the real function of it. According to some players, reputation seems to affect how famous you are to some NPC like the lords of some villages or some shops. I am not entirely sure since I don't have much to prove my claim.”
I didn't explain them to them. They needed to be the ones to discover what is the use of reputation. Where is the fun of it if I keep on telling things I know without them discovering it? It is like playing a game with a walkthrough step by step.