10 Prologue 10 (1/2)

”Jackson, its fine. I wasn't hurt, and after this, he will definitely do his job well. Don't be too harsh.” Lily quickly said.

”No,” I said. ”He is right, I didn't do my task properly. I'm sorry Lily you almost got hurt because of me. I acted to fast, without considering what will happen.”

It was true. If I stayed close, there would've been enough time form to get in front of her. I had one role but instead killing filled my head. I didn't even consider the two I was supposed to protect.

”Sigh… at least you know that much. Mistakes happen, but here, they can mean somebody's death. Don't be rush and do your task. But still its rare for them to sneak attack.”

With this crisis averted we continued to hunt down more goblins. On the way, we avoided other monsters to save energy, and by 6pm we killed hundred thirteen of them. Everyone was exhausted, both physically and mentally. Jackson and Marcus were slightly injured, when we were fighting a group of eighteen goblins, five more showed up suddenly.

But we got through it. And now we were looking at the last group that we need to hunt down. There were sixteen of them resting at a lakeside.

With the same strategy we used the entire day, Marcus charged in with Jackson following right behind. Three were instantly killed with Havier's and Lily's support. Two of them rushed in my direction with the rest focusing on Marcus and Jackson.

”Focus your support on Marcus, the two coming towards us, I will take care off.” I said to Havier and Lily.

They nodded in agreement and prepared their next attack. While I looked at the approaching goblins, I already knew what to do. The moment the first one approached from the very front, with my leg enveloped in the soul image, I kicked it in the chest sending it back a few meters. Changing my stance, I prepared and delivered another kick to the other goblin.

Smashing its knee, it wailed in pain. But I didn't stop there, smashing my fist to its throat, head chest. Under each hit, I felt bones breaking and muscles tearing. And then with a kick to the side of the head I sent it flying.

In the meanwhile, with Havier's and Lily's support, there was only four remaining on their side.

Soon the battle was over. With this we killed hundred twenty-nine goblins, starting from morning up till now we steadily looked for prey, killed it, looked, killed, killed, killed. This vicious cycle was still new to me.

But it was a great learning opportunity, if Jackson didn't approach me, I would've come here by myself. And most likely it would end with me being at the very least being seriously hurt. I was overconfident.

”Well done everybody. Let's move quickly, we should leave before the sun goes down.” Jackson said.

”Where are we eating today? Chinese sounds nice.”

”You always want to eat Chinese, Havier. There is a new pizzeria besides Arnold's Armour Shop. We should try it out.”

”Stop with the food, don't lose your focus. Until we get out of the hunting grounds.” Jackson said in a serious voice.

Everyone nodded to his remark and gathered in the formations. We were walking in the middle of the forest avoiding any monsters, keeping our focus on our surrounding.

'Growl…'