◈ 350. [Free Exploration] Poetry
Woo-woo-!
the horn sounds,
ridge! ridge! ridge! ridge!
The sound of leather drums vibrates.
The monsters appeared in an orderly manner through the flying dust clouds, and their skin was green.
Green Skin.
This anchovy that calls orcs and goblins together also harbors fear at the same time.
For ordinary people living in this world, these monsters, which frequently occur in large numbers, were the closest disaster.
Locust swarms, tsunamis, plagues and forest fires.
Green death flowing. That’s Greenskin.
However, to be honest.
For me, who came into contact with them through media such as games in a place far from this world. Greenskin was nothing more or less than the image of a ‘miscellaneous mob’.
It’s just a small number of early mobs. A chunk of experience that doesn’t even take care of the changeable items.
but, but-
When it became a reality, the feeling was different.
‘What the f*ck.’
I felt a cold sweat running down my back as I looked at the endless number of them.
‘What’s so many?’
The number of these goblin corps lined up in front of the Colosseum seemed to be in the 1,000s, even if it was small.
this is weird Isn’t that a number that would only come out during a crossroads defense battle?
‘How important are the numbers! That’s why it’s a goblin!’
The ability per individual is truly the weakest. These goblins are monsters with the lowest stats and potential among all the monsters in the game.
It’s enough to drive it away with a range attack!
I hurriedly sprayed magic cores to build more defense towers, and summoned all the captured monsters I had.
Above all, we are now in the position of the aggressor – taking the enemy’s territory.
If necessary, there is a teleport gate and an emergency escape scroll. If you’re wrong, run away and that’s it.
thud! thud! thud!
A legion of goblins dressed in Middle Eastern-style armor ended the ranks.
No matter how thoroughly they trained, the thousands of goblins stood motionless in formation.
Damn dag dag dag-
In front of them, a tall goblin rode atop a mountain goat.
wearing leather armor. wearing a golden cloak Wearing a helmet that is a combination of a mask and a crown.
The corps commander who controls the greenskins. The god-king of goblins who enslaves orcs.
Carly-Alexandre, had come directly.
‘I didn’t expect to meet you right away.’
I smirked and raised the corner of my mouth.
In the meantime, whenever I came to the dungeon ahead of the boss stage, I encountered their corps leader. Celendion and Lunared were the same.
So I was expecting this guy to appear in person this time as well.
And there is a crucial difference between the Vampire King, the Wolf King, and the Goblin God King. That is the strength of the boss object.
The Vampire King and the Wolf King were ridiculously overbalanced monsters whose bosses accounted for almost half of the army’s combat power.
However, the Goblin God King is the exact opposite. His body’s combat power is high compared to that of a goblin, but it is so low that it cannot be compared to other bosses.
The goblin corps is a simple mass offensive corps that only attacks with numbers, numbers, numbers rather than the strength of a specific individual.
In other words –
‘If you encounter them in the dungeon, you can kill them enough!’
It’s much easier to kill him in a conquest situation now than to kill him in a defensive battle! Although the number of them is not small, it is worth a try!
“Shall we shoot, Prince?”
Damian whispered to me. But I shook my head.
“… … He has an item that negates ranged attacks. No matter how much you snip, it won’t work.”
Although the Goblin God King has the weakest physical ability among all the boss monsters.
Because of that, he is armed with many good items.
In particular, his armor and cape are ridiculous scams that make the owner immune to all ranged sniping and magic attacks.
But – close combat is weak.
And most of the party members I brought this time are specialized in close combat.
If I could get close, I should be able to cut his throat in one go… … !
I passed this order to the party members secretly. The party members nodded.
When the battle begins, Junior’s wide-area magic and Damian’s sniper clear the way.
The Punishment Unit, the Dragon Blood Knights, and Lucas and Evangeline charge toward the enemy commander. It was an operation to take the guy’s head.
‘Walking to my grave! Fool!’
I licked my dry lips as I waited for the start count of the occupation war.
[Goddess Blessing] was even prepared to be used here. It was an opportunity to end this defense battle for nothing.
It was then. Fluent words came out of Carly-Alexandre’s mouth as she stepped forward.
“I am not here to fight.”
Husky and tired again… … Unexpectedly, it was a neutral voice.
《While among you, who is the guardian of the people, who is the “player” who opposes the King of Kings?》
I was asking a question, but Carly-Alexandre was looking straight in my direction. It seemed that he already guessed that I was that player.
《I want to talk.》
“… … .”
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“I will ask you politely. Please talk with me.”
Tring!
A message popped up in front of my eyes.
[Enemy corps commander ‘Kali-Alexander’ has requested a ‘commander meeting’.]
“… … .”
Commander’s Talks.
This is the special gimmick I bet on Celendion in Stage 5 before.
A special gimmick exclusive to the boss stage. Commander characters cannot be used for 10 turns. 100% success rate.
Thanks to that, I was able to lock down Selendion for 10 turns. It’s a really good gimmick if used well.
For reference, I couldn’t use it at stage 10 because the distance to Lunared was too far and the situation elsewhere was too urgent.
‘I can’t believe that the monster side will walk this first… … .’
It was so absurd that I laughed out loud.
I didn’t know this when I used it on Celendion.
“… … All right, accept it.”
I’m pissed off because I got hit!
Killing the enemy boss, but suddenly talking to each other for 10 turns and becoming unable to touch each other. Besides, you can’t deny it.
Is this the manners of this world, or is it romance? shit.
When I gave the OK sign, Carly-Alexandre nodded and nodded behind her.
Then his subordinate goblins brought out tables and chairs and placed them in the clearing between their camp and the magic fortress.
“after.”
Annoyed, I brushed my hair and snapped my fingers. In response to my will, the gates of the fortress opened with a gurrung sound.
“30 minutes.”
Stepping out of the gate, I winked at the party members.
“After the meeting, immediately attack and kill that goblin. got it?”
“Yes, lord.”
Lucas answered confidently, his eyes flashing.
Dusk Bringer and Quylan, who were embarrassed, rushed to both sides of me as I exited.
“Ash, are you going out alone? Isn’t that dangerous?”
“Leader! Don’t do that, just attack and wipe them out! I can just make porridge with my fists!”
I shook my head slightly.
“It doesn’t work that way… … And I’ve had talks with the enemy general before. Don’t worry too much.”
On top of the castle wall, Junior and Damian stare at the goblin army with sharp eyes. You can trust me with my safety.
《… … .》
On the other hand, the goblin legion was just lined up on the spot, expressionless.
Without any emotional agitation, even in front of the bizarre sight of their king talking to the enemy general alone.
that buck that buck
I walked over to the table and
widely!
The Goblin God King lightly got down from the saddle of the goat and stood beside the table.
We stood across the table from each other. Carly-Alexandre bowed her head lightly first and showed her respect.
“Carly-Alexandre. He is the commander of the goblin army.”
I also nodded lightly.
“ash. He is the commander of the Southern Front of the Everblack Empire.”
“Sit down.”
Having said that, Carly-Alexandre sat down first. I sat down too.
《… … .》
“… … .”
An awkward silence passed.
The goblin god king seemed to be observing me closely through the eyes behind his mask. I also observed the Goblin God King face to face without losing.
It is an attire similar to that of the medieval Middle East. Looking at the curved sword worn around the waist like a crescent moon and even the scimitar, it really looks like their costume.
It is a leather armor, and the pattern engraved on the golden mantle is also that of the Middle East.
After looking at me for a while, I pounded the table in irritation.
“hey. Are you going to invite me to talk and just observe my face?”
“ah… … I’m sorry about this. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen a living human being.”
Carly-Alexandre bowed her head shyly.
《When I was alive, I couldn’t talk to humans after the war broke out. After dying and being resurrected here, it was also in the destroyed darkness… … I have never met a living human.”
“… … .”
“It is the first time in hundreds of years that I have had a conversation with a living human being. I was so remorseful that I committed rudeness. I apologize.”
I snorted and leaned back against the back of the chair.
“Okay, what did you call me for? I hope it’s not a trivial topic. I have nothing to talk about with you.”
I just want to finish it quickly and slit your throat, you goblin.
Then Carly-Alexandre opened her mouth embarrassedly.
“I’m sorry. In fact, I called you for a very trivial topic.”
“A very trivial topic?”
“If that’s alright… … .》
Carly-Alexandre hesitated for a moment, then looked up and looked at me.
《… … Can you recite a poem to me?”
… … It was a really unexpected request.
***
I had a brief brain freeze.
It was after almost a minute had passed that I, who had been froze, managed to ask back.
“… … what? city? Would you like me to recite you a poem?”
“Yes. city. No, it doesn’t have to be poetry. The lyrics are good, but if not, a short story is fine.”
Carly-Alexandre was almost praying with her hands together.
“Please. The last time I heard human poetry was before I went to war. It is a very distant memory now.”
“… … .”
《If there is a poem you know, would you like to tell me even one phrase? please… … .》
I couldn’t quite understand it.
a goblin? poetry? why? Is it that earnest?
There was no reason to bluntly reject it, and I was quite familiar with the poems of the earth.
When I lifted my head up, beyond the far-flung darkness of the Lake Kingdom, the black surface of the water shimmered dimly in the sunlight.
It suddenly looked like a star rising in the dark winter sky.
“… … .”
After catching my breath, I recited a passage from an English poem that came to mind.
Years go, dreams go, and youth goes too,
Years go by, dreams go by, youth goes by too.
The world’s heart breaks beneath its wars,
The heart of the world is broken under war,
All things are changed, save in the east
Everything changes, the eastern sky
The faithful beauty of the stars.
Only the beauty of the stars remains the same
The short recitation is over.
《… … .》
Carly-Alexandre was silent.
I’m a little embarrassed. what. Ji asked me to recite a poem. why no reaction?
“Hey, respond to anything… … .”
In the end, I couldn’t stand it, so I wanted to say a word,
pop. pop.
then i found it
Flowing beneath Carly-Alexandre’s masked helmet… … water droplets.
‘What, what is it?’
This guy, please… … .
“Are you crying right now?”
《… … iced coffee.”
Carly-Alexandre lowered her head slowly and muttered in a watery voice.
“It’s so beautiful, I don’t know. stop… … .》
Confused, I just stared at the Goblin God King.
Am I seeing nonsense now?
A goblin who cries because he is moved by poetry?
《Just as the transparent sunlight is filtered through a clear lens and emits a pure halo of light… … The pure language is refined to create such beautiful lines of poetry, how can you not be moved?”
Sobbing without wiping away a tear, Carly-Alexandre spat out the words.
“How can human culture be so beautiful and great? A few words will make your soul cry, and even this old heart will be touched.”
Carly-Alexandre looked up at the sky with a long sigh.
“My race has no poetic language, no lyrics, no drama. I, too, have a tyrannical nature, and I am only good at swaying, killing, and burning officials.”
“… … .”
“It’s pitiful! Why was I born as a goblin?”
I just listened to the Goblin God King’s murmur.
“Just kill and burn.”
For some reason, these monsters who deserved to be killed.
“I just want to kill and burn…” … .》
Just a little, because it looks pitiful.
