Chapter 42 (2/2)
“However, there is someone controlling them from behind. It is a goblin called Ragneos.”
“Goblin...?” Kerenos looked startled. He hadn’t expected a goblin to be controlling the orcs.
“He is believed to be a goblin priest from Mulan. He is manipulating the orc chieftain with a spell. He is preparing for war.”
“Why are you saying that now...”
“If the Lord knew, he would’ve tried to go to war. Isn’t that right?”
Kerenos nodded in an unspoken confirmation and asked me, “Then what do you intend to do?”
“I have a good idea.”
Once I returned from my recollections, I summarized the plan in my head. First, lure out Ragneos. Second, the knights secretly hiding would ambush Ragneos. Third, I would hit the back of the vigilant Ragneos. It was a really simple plan. The problem was luring out Ragneos but I wasn't worried about that. I had the mission that Ragneos had given me. Come to think of it, I hadn’t told Kerenos I would transform into a goblin but it should be fine.
I shrugged and walked toward the orc village. I passed through the familiar location and saw orcs sharpening their weapons. They seemed to be preparing for war.
“Damn. I need to hurry.”
The orcs were preparing for war faster than I expected. Ragneos was staying at Gorba’s residence. A small, old goblin was sitting in the seat of a mighty orc chieftain. It was a bit outrageous. However, that wasn’t the important thing.
“Zigma, have you found the Giant Spider King? Kiik.”
“Yes, I just saw it enter the cave.”
...I thought it was too blatant. I didn’t know I could lie like this. I enjoyed Arkstar and felt like I was getting the full experience.
Ragneos laughed. “I can finally complete my plan. Kikikik.”
Plan? He was probably talking about ingesting the inner core...
I was curious about how good it was for Ragneos to react like this. I felt that I had to finish charging the inner core as soon as possible.
Ttiring~
[Spider Raised by Ragneos has been completed.]
[The Giant Spider King was a spider raised by Ragneos. He wants to gain the power of the spider by ingesting the inner core. However, the spider has already died. Ragneos will be outraged when he learns about this.]
[Experience has been acquired.]
[Your credibility with Goblin Priest Ragneos has increased.]
“Good job, Zigma. As expected, there are no subordinates like you.”
“No. I just did what I had to do. Kiruk.”
“No, I don’t have any subordinates like you. I will give you this book. Train help and help me more. Kiik!”
An old book appeared in the air with a sound. It fell into my hands.
[Low-grade Dark Magic Book - 'Dark Arrow' has been acquired.]
“Kikikik, lead me, Zigma. I will go and see the Giant Spider King right now!”
* * *
The wind was blowing. The wind swept through the leaves and shook the entire mountain. The wind screamed as it passed through branches and there were people looking down while holding their breaths. They were the elites of Windia, including Knight Captain Kerenos, and Lord Edward. They were the 30 most elite knights who could climb the Loch Mountains.
“Lord, will you really be okay? It isn’t too late to go back now. Return to the town...”
“It will be okay. I'm also a brave man like my father. I can do at least this much.”
“Hah...”
Kerenos had actually tried to secretly come here. However, Edward found out somehow and followed.
‘He has always been curious about the forbidden zone since he was a kid.’
He was at a curious age but he was also a lord. Kerenos knew that Edward’s life was directly related to the safety of Windia and sighed.
‘I will do my best to protect him.’
Edward shook his head and spoke, “Can he really bring over the goblin called Ragneos?”
“Don't worry. He isn’t a man who would speak empty words.”
“Yes. Let’s wait a bit longer.”
After five minutes, there was the sound of someone walking on the leaves.
‘This...?’
There were two goblins. The goblin in front had a sturdy figure and was holding a dagger while the goblin in the rear had a beard and was holding skull staff. The first one was unknown but the goblin in the rear was recognizable instantly. It was a perfect match for the Ragneos that the old man had described.
‘He is really here! Where is the old man...?’
Kerenos looked around but didn’t see the old man. Well, he should’ve escaped. He came back alive from the forbidden zone so he should be able to take care of himself. Kerenos and Edward’s gazes met at the same time.
“Attack!”
“Waaahhhhhhhh!”
* * *
Meanwhile, I had transformed into Zigma and was luring Ragneos to the cave. I watched him following me without any doubts and swallowed the accusations in my heart. Just then, a shout was heard. “Attack!”
“Waaahhhhhhhh!”
I saw the knights of Windia descending the steep slope and felt it was time. Huhu. Now I would have a chance to handle Ragneos...
“Ahhhhhhh!”
“...?!” I reflexively kicked at the knight who swung a sword at me.
“Kuock, be careful! This goblin is stronger than I thought!” All the knights started to look at me after these words. Something was ominous...
[The knights of Windia are hostile to you.]