Chapter 22 Massacre (1/2)

Chapter 22 Massacre

Translator: Tchu

Editor: ArKain

The injured goblin soldiers were lined up by Shaar and were hopping over a rope like grasshoppers.

After his heartbreaking story, Oaks turned from a soso into Shaar’s companion – he was promoted because he won Shaar’s sympathy; furthermore, he had simultaneously taken over the responsibility of the captives.

Mr. Princess took a short spear that a goblin soldier had discarded and used it as a walking stick while he wielded a broken knife in his other hand to threaten the large group of prisoners. Since Oaks still bore a grudge from his past plight, he harbored a deep hatred towards all goblins of this tribe. Thus, those goblin soldiers suffered many hardships under his hands.

Walking behind them, Shaar was still carrying the pitiful creature on his shield.

“Hey, Hillbilly ……” The pitiful creature seemed to be somewhat ashamed, “You ……Today, you rescued me again and this is your third time saving me, ehm ……Thank you.”

Shaar replied in a very stiff tone, “What use does a thanks have, can you give me something useful instead?”

The pitiful creature opened her mouth and whispered: “All my money was taken by you already……” hesitating a bit, she gathered her courage and said: “If, if we make it back safely, I will make sure that you get a lot money as a reward!”

Shaar did not speak and it seemed like he did not believe the words of the pitiful creature.

After a short silence passed, the pitiful creature suddenly asked: “Hey, is your name really Shaar? I just heard it when you were talking to the goblins.”

“Hmpf.”

“You know a lot of things.” The pitiful creature frowned and her eyebrows curved in a very weird manner: “You understand Primal Wildfire very well, and you know a lot about the goblins while also being able to speak their language. I have never heard of anyone like that. Were you born in Primal Wildfire? Are you really called Shaar? Is this your full name?”

“Yes.”

“Also, We ……Could we not go any further?” The pitiful creature piteously spoke her true goal: “Let us go back. If you want money, I can give you a lot of money, you ……You can get anything you want.”

“Hmpf.”

“……” The pitiful creature could not help but to ask again in a low voice: “You know, if we continue, it will become very dangerous! And ……If I have an accident, I ……My family would never let you go.”

Shaar did not hear the concern in the pitiful creature’s voice. He raised his head while making a disdained expression: “Don’t you know that your words sound really stupid?”

“Uh?” The pitiful creature was shocked.

In a serious tone, Shaar answered: “Are you telling me that you’re someone important in order to scare me? Think about it for a moment. The more you say to me, the more I wouldn’t be letting you go because I’d fear your retaliation after I let you leave. Which means, the safest way for me would be to kill you right now and find a pit to bury you in.”

Pausing for a moment, Shaar’s face showed a hint of the mountain people’s slyness: “Don’t you think it’s strange that for two days, I haven’t asked you any questions?”

“Did I ask you why an idiot like you fled to Primal Wildfire alone?”

“Did I ask you, how your foot was caught in an animal trap?”

“Did I ask you, why you smuggled so many gold coins on you and who you are?”

The pitiful creature was speechless.

“Because I know, even if I asked you and you told me that you’re someone important, it wouldn’t change anything. Therefore there’s no need to ask. I won’t let you leave for now and the only thing you can do is to wait for us to find that buried dragon treasure. After I get that treasure, I will leave to a far-away land and bring the valuables and money with me. Maybe at that time, I’ll also let you go. For now……hehe.”

Seeing that this hillbilly was still dreaming of getting rich, the pitiful creature agitatedly shouted: “But you are injured! The wound on your back has still not healed! Today, when you fought those goblins, your legs also received wounds! I know that you are a very powerful warrior, but ……This is a dragon! Even if you are in your best condition, it is impossible to defeat a dragon, let alone when you are injured! I even doubt that you can pass through the territory of these goblins safely! Both of us will die here!”

“You’re right.”Shaar smiled and said in a low voice. ”With my skill, I can handle a dozen goblin soldiers at most. If their numbers are too many, I will definitely lose. However, I have a rotten life right now, and if I don’t risk it I will stay a poor wretch. If I fight, I can get riches that I can only dream of, so why not risk it?”

The pitiful creature’s heart became anxious and she quickly said: “I do not need you to bring me back…. As long as we can leave Primal Wildfire, I can try to find ways to give you a large reward, also……”

Not letting her finish, Shaar suddenly interrupted her words, and replied to her in a mocking tone: “Do you really think I can believe you? You, a pitiful creature? The first time I rescued you, you said ‘I would rather die than go back with you ‘. Ha, I am sure that you are someone from a wealthy family who escaped. Looking at your appearance, you are either a rich runaway or a criminal who stole a large sum of money. No matter which one, I do not believe that after you’re back you can give me a reward.”

Afterwards, he sincerely comforted the pitiful creature: “You don’t need to be so pessimistic. When we find that dragon, maybe it’s already been killed by the magicians and you wouldn’t need to become bait. So, if you believe in god, you better start praying.”