24 Chapter 23 - The First Spark (2/2)

From the forest, the 5 meter tall Goblin King emerged.

”That... THAT'S A D CLASS MONSTER! WE DON'T STAND A CHANCE!”

Rin was panicking as she ran towards her brother by kiting with mana balls towards the monster. The hideous beast, however, paid no heed. It slowly shook off the explosions and started running towards the downed adventurer.

”Not on my watch!”

James drew his sword, and sliced off a small chunk of the creature's leg.

Without stopping, he quickly turned around towards the forest, and dashed. The creature slowly followed after him, crushing its minions on the way.

”What the hell James?!”

”Stop. He's leading it away from us till we can re-group.”

Reiner seemed to still be able to stand. He rose to his feet with the aid of his sister.

”You alright Reiner?”

”Yeah, I can still fight. I wouldn't be a D class adventurer if I fell after one strike by a goblin king. Come on, we better catch up.”

”You're in no position to fight big brother! That man led that thing away from us so we could run!”

”No it doesn't work like that in the world of adventurer's sis. We pay back our favors.”

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Rin slowly nodded her head.

Without waiting for them to move, Griff decided to take things in to his own hands. He was not going to let what had happened to Humbert repeat itself. Nocking an arrow, Griff rushed through the forest.

”That kid's gonna get himself killed!”

”Shut it brother! I'm not letting you go after them. If they die it's on them. You're not the hero. It's not your job...”

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James was tired. His eyes were betraying him. His vision was blurry. After he ran towards the forest he had slain a few of the small goblins, but his sword had no effect on the monstrosity towering over him right now. He was going to die, he was ready for it too. If those three decided to run, and considering the size of this thing that was the logical idea, he wouldn't die futilely.

The goblin raised its enormous club, ready to splatter James. However, the creature suddenly stopped. It turned around. James was baffled as well.

The giant goblin roared towards a tree about 40 meters away. On the tree was Griff, sweating and scared, but with a nocked arrow. As the beast turned around James saw two arrows imbedded on its back. Seems like the kid was manning up.

'Well well well, I didn't expect to see that in you kid.'

He slowly raised his head towards Griff who had a gaze of determination. Yes, he was scared, but he was not backing down.

James's face suddenly brightened, and he grinned.

'Yes! Your courage! You've found it.'

Slowly, time which had been frozen started to rewind... The goblin roared once more, and Griff? He grinned as he released his arrow...