After the commotion sustained and the goblin village became calm again, Yefan returned to rest in his room his fall didn’t injure him severely like the fight with the giant turtle but some minor internal injuries made him uncomfortable so for the time being he stayed inside the room, he meditated.

“I should take a look at my stats …”

Taking out his magic card he peered at its contents, Yefan was now a magician apprentice level 5, his total Mana amounted to more than 4000 points, his physical stats also increased drastically due the numerous fights and near death situations he broke his limit two times and the result was leaping a rank as a warrior and more specifically as a swordsman, now he became a Master ranked warrior which surprised Yefan.

Breaking ranks as a warrior wasn’t the same as a magician, a magician will know the details of his breakthrough and also feel the change of his Mana flow , on the contrary a warrior will not feel a particular change , he will only notice that his strength improved and his techniques becoming refined and more perfect.

“Hmm Master …good, my pace is good but it will become more and more difficult to breakthrough I spent more than half a month in this wilderness …”

Yefan sat near the wall his long pitch black hair wasn’t tied and instead covered his face, like usual his sword was between his legs, his soul slayer and twin devils were like mementos of the old man so he treasured them, by the way at this stage he never used his guns, he could have used them with the bone cleaners on the cliff but he deemed that it was useless, their numbers had no end he would only exhaust his Mana quickly, a futile struggle …

Yefan tapped his finger on the floor rhythmically, even back on earth it was a habit of him when thinking deeply about something.

(But what was that dream, no I should say that it wasn’t a dream it was too vivid …)

Yefan remembered the dream he made when he was fainted, it was too real and the conversation he had with that strange presence, he was recalling the words that was said to him.

(What did it mean? awaken my blood and I can’t use the spells of the blue Emperor is he talking about when Mavi used that thing against that sickly guy …well it was certainly a terrible pressure )

Yefan recalled the battle of Mavi and Colis, it was an earth shattering fight, he at that time didn’t understand their strength clearly but now by becoming a full-fledged magician he knew that the scale of their power was unfathomable maybe higher than even legend rank.

(If I can have the same power…)

Yefan eyes flashed excitedly and he renewed his resolve to become strong , yes Mavi was strong and even terribly strong to the point that he was maybe already far from reach but Yefan longed …he longed for that kind of might , deep inside he vowed.

(I will become powerful …powerful enough to shake this world!)

(Back in my home I was weak and couldn’t protect my mother …I will never let that happen again, all the enemies that blocks my path shall perish!)

Resting peacefully it was already night and the two shining white moons hanged in the clear sky and illuminated the dark forest, a visitor appeared standing at the threshold of Yefan room.

Yefan without even opening his eyes knew who it was from only the presence and weak aura, it was Mia the goblin chief Granddaughter.

“Is…is he asleep?”

She walked near Yefan and looked at him carefully, her face was too close that she could make contact.

“I’m not asleep”

“Hii! ” Mia surprised by the sudden words of Yefan stumbled and fell on her butt.

“Are you that afraid of me?”Yefan said with a calm voice.

“You surprised me! I thought you were sleeping “Mia put her hand near her heart and exhaled.

“Why did you come?”Yefan asked puzzled.

“Ah yeah …grandfather said if you wanted to have dinner with us …”Mia said sheepishly while gazing secretly at the face of Yefan.

Yefan didn’t notice the strange behavior of Mia instead he thought of something and spoke.

“Well ok bring me there “

Talking with Kroll and touring the village in the afternoon Yefan thought that these goblins are disciplined and even reminded him of the hunters and Keredoth ,the old goblin was intelligent and speaking with him was confortable he had an illusion that Wilkins was still alive but he quickly shook his head.

Arriving in front the house of the elder goblin Kroll Yefan first thought was that it was similar in look but it was larger than the others maybe a symbol of being in a higher position.

After being led inside by Mia, the interior was also not that different, a long table was inside the spacious room seating around was Kroll and two other Goblins that Yefan didn’t know.

One was muscular and tall, he had handsome features for a goblin and his hair was long, he appeared to be the serious type and sat calmly while his hands were crossed, the other was not comparable in height he was shorter and was bald, Yefan thought something funny.

(Well isn’t it finally a true goblin from the tails?)

Yes if it wasn’t for the height that was still more prominent than a normal goblin Yefan would have sworn that it was a true goblin from the novels he read.

“Welcome young Yefan, I hope that I didn’t bother you with my invitation “Kroll extended his hands and made a welcoming sign

“You are civilized… and that eloquence I almost can’t differentiate between you being a goblin or a human” Yefan calmly said his tone wasn’t sarcastic more like complimenting but due his cold attitude a person can’t tell clearly.

“Insolent!”

The long haired handsome goblin suddenly stood from his chair and glared at Yefan.

Yefan cold eyes swept him before returning to their calmness but that gaze made the tall goblin shiver for an instant and feel like a blade pierced his soul, the feeling was like being looked at by a beast.

Seeing the tension in the air, Kroll made a wry smile.

“Well, Jar don’t be like that return to your seat, young Yefan is our guest he didn’t mean to be insolent “Kroll regulated the mood.

“Yes elder …” the tall goblin nodded respectfully and sat but he still looked angry at Yefan.

Jar was the name of the tall goblin and after that Kroll made the presentations.

“Young Yefan this is (Jar) the strongest warrior in our village and this is (Rad) a magician and also the healer of our village “Kroll pointed at the second Goblin who was the bald one, unexpectedly he was a magician and also a healer.

“Well let’s eat Young Yefan take a seat “

Yefan nodded and sat, the table was filled with food, the majority was grilled meat probably low ranked magical beasts there was also some vegetables and cups of water a relatively simple meal but what surprised him was that the arrangement was the same as humans would eat, plates, spoons and even knifes.

“You seem to be surprised haha that is because before taking refuge in the wilderness we were influenced by humans, a human taught us how to cook and some traditions and even how to speak human language ...”

“Oh I understand now …” Yefan replied nonchalantly.

“Young Yefan truthfully I want to ask you something “Kroll eyes flashed mysteriously.

“Hmm? Is it about the Orcs?”

Yefan tasted the meat slightly before looking at Kroll intently.

“Yes…”

“What is it?”

“What do you think of this attack?” Kroll asked seriously while crossing fingers.

“Elder I recommend that we reinforce the walls and add outposts for archers we can overwhelm them with arrows “this time it wasn’t Yefan who spoke but Jar.

Kroll gazed at jar before saying.

“I already thought of that we are preparing to reinforce the walls but I doubt that arrows will have an effect, sill said that there was an even larger Orc in the group he saw and it’s probably an Orc commander his strength rivals a warrior of the middle rank arrows are useless” Kroll explained

“We evacuate and retreat? “Rad said this was the first time he talked his voice was hoarse.

“Impossible where can we go? The village is the only safe place, if we evacuate we will be thrown inside the wilderness and be preyed upon by magical beasts some can defend themselves but the women? The children? They will have no chance of survival”

Kroll was right some of them have the means of survival but the problem was not about some of them but the whole village, sacrificing the others? Kroll didn’t even think about it.

Rad lowered his head he was ashamed to have thought for an instant to escape.

“Well young Yefan what do you think?”

Yefan was listening to them and thought carefully while they were talking.

“You said that the number of Orcs is a hundred?”Yefan inquired.

“Yes their number is at least a hundred strong “Kroll replied

“How do you class the strength of a normal Orc?”Yefan continued with another question.

“I would say that it’s comparable to a late apprentice warrior “Kroll still replied carefully.

“How many capable warriors do you have?” Followed Yefan by yet another question.

“We have fifty capable warriors and ten magicians including me “

Yefan sensing the aura of Kroll can conclude that his strength as a magician is probably at the late apprentice rank but he is an old man and he was certainly not a combat type and the others barely made it to the late beginner when he saw them inside the village.

“If you remain inside the village waiting for them you will be massacred you don’t have the slightest chance even with the walls “Yefan said with an emotionless voice.

“What did you say?!” Jar became irritated again and yelled at Yefan.

“…But there is hope” Yefan ignored Jar loud voice and uttered those words.

The old Kroll eyes widened and became surprised.

“Oh! Young Yefan, please pray tell “

“You only have one option available…an ambush!” Yefan declared.

“a..an ambush? But how can we ambush them their number is overwhelming us” Jar was taken by surprise.

“I see an ambush huh … thinking carefully even if we are severely lacking in number we can at least reduce their numbers with surprise effect “ Kroll stroked his beard while speaking.

“Exactly, a sudden attack can destabilize them which will allow you to kill an important number “Yefan explained.

“Hmm a simple idea but the most effective and most likely what you said is right if we remain here waiting for them it will only be one sided, I have another question”

“?” Yefan made a puzzled expression.

“Are you truly going to help us?” Kroll looked at Yefan seriously.

Yefan gazed at the old Goblin before a cold smile was drawn on his face.

“Of course, that Orc commander let me dispose of him”

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The next day, Yefan, Kroll, Jar and Rad along with the fifty goblin warriors and nine magicians departed , before departing Mia was worried about her grandfather and begged him to not go to that Kroll replied sadly.

“Mia my girl it is my duty to defend this village and also with the power I have I need to go with them and the most important is that I want to protect the place where you live, me dying is fine with me but I can’t have my granddaughter lose her life is it not ?”

Mia clutched her grandfather clothes and cried, Yefan looked strangely at this scene, this was no different than humans.

Sill the scout said that the Orcs are now coming near and are at approximately four hours from the village.

“We need to find a good spot for an ambush, archers climb the trees and prepare for battle, warriors hide in the bushes and wait for Jar signal, Jar you remain with me and Rad you can hide you’re not a combat type but you can heals us when injured, young Yefan pray that we succeed “Kroll said with a resolute gaze.

Yefan nodded, his blood boiled this feeling was stronger and stronger as time passes he found himself attracted by battles and wanted to slay his enemies, he was excited, Jar thought that he was shaking from nervousness and sneered but he was deeply mistaken.

The group of Goblins chose a cleared spot in the forest at one kilometer from the village, it was a good spot for an ambush and also the only path that the Orcs can take.

Waiting patiently the four hours passed but still no sign of Orcs, Jar thought that Sill was unreliable but suddenly the ground began to shake.

SFX: Boom …boom… boom …

This was a rhythmic sound and was like a hammer hitting the hearts of the goblins that had sweat pouring on their body.

The Orcs they finally arrived, the shaking ground became more and more significant, suddenly from afar huge silhouettes began to appear.

A sturdy body with an important mass of muscles, a ferocious pig head and two sharp fangs, an average height of 2 meters, they wore armors and had rusted swords, lances, axes an one of them even held a halberd.

Yefan gazing at the frightening sight didn’t feel fear on the contrary the feeling inside of him began to become incontrollable and an intense murderous aura emanated from his body.

Jar who was beside him had cold sweat on his back and felt a tremendous pressure.

10 meters …8…6…4…2…1 the Orcs finally reached the cleared path their appearance from a close distance were more ferocious and bloodthirsty.

“Archers shoot!!” Jar shouted loudly, the sign of the beginning of the battle that will decide the fate of the village.

All the goblins on the trees pulled the strings of their bows immediately.

SFX: whistling …whistling…

Sound of whistling wind was heard and numerous arrows were shot from the trees and aimed at the Orcs.

The Orcs hearing the yell of Jar became alarmed but it was too late , the arrows like rain poured on them , sounds resembling the screams of pigs resounded inside the forest , well it didn’t resemble it was really a pig scream.

The arrows hit their targets and bore holes in the large bodies of the Orcs, some of them died instantly some were injured some fell to the ground, their numbers were successfully reduced but it still surpassed the number of goblins.

“Warriors forward!!!” without letting them recuperate Jar ordered the goblins hiding in the bushes.

Yefan thought that this fellow was annoying but his timing and leading were good.

All the goblins jumped on the battlefield and began to fight with the destabilized Orcs , sound of clashing swords rang in the wilderness and blood spurted on the surroundings.

The Orcs may be strong and their build was imposing compared to the goblins but the goblins were faster and more agile.

Jar and Yefan also joined in the battle.

Yefan with his sword unsheathed leaped like a cheetah and pierced the head of an Orc , he then immediately retracted the soul slayer and blocked a strike before slashing and cutting another Orc in two , Yefan felt exhilarated his strength improved significantly and his sword easily penetrated the hard skin of The humanoid pig.

Jar seeing the sight of a large orc easily cut in half was shocked and swallowed his saliva who said that yefan was scared he was a demon!

Yefan without stopping continued his slaughter with each motion of his sword an Orc would be cut in two or beheaded without having the time to even react, his speed, power and precision were frightening.

Yefan bathing in the blood of the Orcs was smiling coldly his murderous intent was more intense than before, and his eyes had slight blue shade that flashed from time to time even Kroll was awestruck he never felt such intense blood thirst.

Some goblins were also howling with pain and there he appeared, an orc larger and bigger, his height reached the three meters, he was like a mountain of muscles ,his skin was darker and his fangs longer his eyes were red and emitted an ominous aura , his armor was different than the others and covered most of his body , this was probably the Orc commander that Kroll talked about.

The Orc commander held a gigantesque halberd, the glint of the cold metal instilled fear in the goblins , the huge orc wrecked all in his passage and waved his weapon harvesting the lives of the pitiful green skinned , blood and gore and wails that was what he left behind him.

Yefan massacring the Orcs saw the sight and his eyes narrowed he looked attentively at the Orc Commander, behind him another Orc tried to pierce Him but when the blade was going to reach Yefan he disappeared from his position.

The orc without even having the time to understand got his head separated from his body and crumbled on the blood tainted floor.

“Small fry shouldn’t be arrogant “the freezing voice of Yefan was like a war god looking down at an ant.

Yefan cleaned the blood of His blade, the fierce light inside his pupils intensified and he rushed forward at an amazing speed, needless to say it was toward the Orc commander.

Midway he jumped in the air and with impressive momentum tightly gripped his sword with his two slender hands hacking horizontally at his target.

The Orc commander wasn’t a small fry like the others and reacted in time blocking with the Handle of his halberd.

SFX: Clank!!!!!!!!...Crack!

A deafening metallic sound resounded on the battlefield and the huge body of the Orc made the floor crack, the blow of Yefan resulted in a web of cracks appearing on the hard ground.

Seeing the Orc blocking his strike Yefan leaped and landed calmly.

“Oversized Pig Head…not bad! “ Exclaimed Yefan while licking his lips.

End.