CHAPTER 54: CHAPTER 54 GOBLIN’S NEST

The cave entrance.

The group looked into the pitch-black interior, and the stench was slowly wafting out.

"This smell, damn it!" Getai seemed to trigger some sort of switch and cursed suddenly.

This smell clearly reminded him of the tragic experience from a few days ago.

He couldn’t help but turn his head to look at Kana, seeking an answer.

Kana nodded: "Without any surprises, there are followers of the Rotting Monarch inside."

"Do you have spells to isolate the smell? If not, you’ll have to endure it."

"The stench is a common tool of his minions, part of a ritual curse. When you are affected and begin to vomit, the curse starts to take effect within you.

A disease similar to one your companions have contracted will appear on you, and the more you vomit, the easier it is for the curse to succeed."

Kana seriously suspected it could be because dwarves love to drink heavily, and the enemy seized that opportunity.

Otherwise, with the dwarves’ resistance, being infected by the Rotting Goblin curse is really absurd.

Lurik’s expression was serious; after hearing Kana’s explanation, he thought of this possibility, something he had never considered before.

However, he said, "We have prepared before coming."

After speaking, a few of them took out a simple filter from their backpacks behind their waists.

It looked like something used during deep mining, and seeing this item, Kana inexplicably smiled.

Because he also wore it in the game long ago.

This thing can indeed filter out the stench.

Since the dwarves were prepared, Kana looked at Bobo and George, who had no way to deal with it.

"You two, once the fight starts, keep your distance and provide support from afar, then you won’t be easily affected by the stench."

Bobo, experienced as he was, nodded, and George was a bit nervous but still forced himself and said, "Rest assured, Your Highness."

The group entered the cave, and after just a few steps, saw the torches stuck inside.

It was obvious the cave was very deep, with a slight breeze carrying the stench from deeper within, indicating passage to some place.

"Watch out for traps." Kana said as he avoided a trap.

The group followed closely behind Kana.

"I didn’t even notice." Getai commented.

There were quite a few traps in the cave, but Kana discovered each one and bypassed them.

This scene indeed shocked everyone because some traps were concealed extremely well, even though they had lit torches and hung oil lamps.

Yet, Kana seemed like he was returning home, identifying traps from afar even before the group approached them.

Even more astonishing was yet to come.

Kana suddenly stopped and spoke to George: "See that? That indented little corner, ready yourself."

After speaking, Kana picked up a stone and threw it aggressively in that direction.

Fortunately, George was vigilant, an arrow at the ready.

Under Kana’s guidance, he instinctively raised his bow and aimed, until the stone hit a Goblin, causing it to tumble down in a panic.

With a target acquired, he shot an arrow.

The arrow pierced through the Goblin’s head with precision.

"My God, how did you see it?" Getai was unusually surprised beside him.

Everyone around looked at him.

"Just stay alert and you can see. Speed up, we’re about to be exposed."

Kana had already seen figures flickering in the distance.

After saying that, without waiting for the group to react, he quickly began to run.

Fortunately, the group was mindful of Kana’s warning, staying close behind him.

Looking at the scene ahead, Kana directly commanded: "Raise shields, 180... half-circle formation, Bobo and George stand in the center.

Block the incoming arrows, and take them down if possible."

Luckily, the few dwarves understood Kana’s command without difficulty, Kana raised his shield and walked in front, with two Children of the Mountains on either side, and the Sage at the back.

"Whiz! Whiz! Whiz!"

Arrows began flying in from the surroundings, and stones could also be seen being hurled.

There were grooves dug out on both sides, with Goblins standing inside, launching attacks at them.

"Light!"

Bobo shouted, a small Light Ball floated out from her fingertips and hovered over their heads, providing broader visibility.

After all, dwarves do not have very far night vision, and George even less so, otherwise, they wouldn’t need to carry oil lamps with them.

George licked his lips, a bit nervous.

But still drew his bow and shot arrows, though accuracy decreased at this moment.

Until a scream came from the left, a Goblin was pierced.

"Hit!" George was somewhat excited.

Alyris seized the opportunity to claw in that direction, pulling out a mass of murky blood.

Kana also took the opportunity to draw a mass, slashing through an arc and sending it to the right.

Somehow, a silver Metal Sphere floated around Kana, beautifully engraved with patterns glowing with radiance.

The two controlled the blood from left to right, launching Blood Arrows for their attacks.

"Zzz!"

A strange sound resounded in their ears.

Two electrical flashes pierced through the darkness, then exploded into a net, followed by various screams laced with vibrato.

In an instant, six or seven Goblins fell directly from both sides.

The source of the lightning was the Dwarf Sage; he held a Long-handled Warhammer as tall as his body.

A rune on the warhammer was glowing.

The group hadn’t yet had time to speak when a loud noise erupted in front.

A large group of Goblins rushed out, uttering strange calls.

Pustules grew on their bodies, without carrying weapons, but green claws extended from their hands, inconsistent with their image.

Among them were several large figures, tall enough to be a man’s height.

"Wa la gwa da!"

One of the big ones was wearing leather armor made of bone and hide, with green pus, a helmet forged from beast bones atop its head.

In its hand was a shabby Longsword, but the ominous green glow emanating from it indicated being struck wouldn’t be pleasant.

Seeing this spectacle.

Kana decisively cut into his arm.

A sting of pain surged.

Using "Blood Magic" to fortify the body.

His entire self immediately became flushed, veins bulging on his arms and neck.

He charged in headfirst.

Because if he didn’t rush in now, it’d be too late.

The Dwarf Sage’s Warhammer in his hand glowed even brighter, clearly preparing for a massive strike against the Goblins.

As Kana dashed forward, the rest promptly followed.

"For Gray Mountain!" Shouted Getai in full armor as it seemed he could finally take revenge, yelling like a wild boar, charging inside.

Four Warriors, the weakest being Level Three, charged into the Goblin horde.

All Goblins wanting to block were unable to attack, quickly shattered.

Kana effortlessly killed several blocking his path, watching as the experience gained displayed in the corner of his eye.

He knew he indeed came to the right place, charging directly at the large Goblin wearing conspicuous Armor.

"Koot koot kwa!" The big Goblin shouted, and the Goblins blocking the front suddenly bypassed, attacking the others instead.

"Boom!"

However, before Kana could rush over, numerous lightning bolts struck down.

The Dwarf Sage at the back raised his warhammer high, and electricity not only surged from his hammer but flashed in the Dwarf’s eyes as well.

"Urgh urgh urgh ah ah ah ah!"

Goblins capable of resisting were instantly blasted into a tangled mess.

The fallen lightning spread like electric snakes, wherever it went, Goblins could only tremble and scream.

In a moment, all the Goblins present were paralyzed.

Seeing this, Kana sighed in relief.

Thank goodness, it was only group control.

With that settled, it was time for him to harvest.

A mighty leap aimed at the large Goblin yet to show its prowess, a swing cut forth.

With the mutual stacking of immense Power, the head soared high.