The Simon Mountain Range was a natural barrier to the west of the City of the Night. The terrain was steep and the resources were relatively poor, but there were still many other races living here.
"Goblins are a very interesting race. Their living habits are very similar to humans, but they have a serious flaw in their intelligence. If they are given some time, they might be able to develop to the same level as humans."
There were many Mountain Goblin settlements in the Simon Mountain Range. Due to the harsh environment, it was difficult for them to form a tribe.
"Mountain Goblins are different from other Goblins. They are affected by the environment and have a good talent for strength. However, their magic talent is very poor, and they have a serious flaw in intelligence."
Bingo had lived in the Simon Mountain Range for a few years, so he knew a lot about Mountain Goblins. All of this was recorded in his book.
It had been a month since the City of the Night declared its independence. Under the leadership of the Four Corners Council, everything was proceeding in an orderly manner.
The Night City College's training mission had been reopened, and the Simon Mountain Range was the main training ground.
Lafame put away the thick "Species Observation" book and said to Alice, "According to Bingo's records, the Goblin Corridor is in front of us. We have to go around this corridor."
Alice nodded. "Be careful. The environment on both sides of the mountain has changed. It is more suitable for Mountain Goblins to live. Bingo didn't say there was a settlement nearby?"
"No."
Lafame confirmed and said, "Anyway, we have to be careful. Our target is only the ear of a Level 2 Goblin Warrior. There is no need to challenge the entire settlement. Just find an unlucky guy who is alone."
Alice and Lafame had both passed the apprenticeship stage. Alice had just received her Level 1 Magician badge from the Magic Association.
Lafame carried a magnificent sword and shield and began to take a detour to the right. Alice followed behind him, maintaining a certain distance.
There was some moss growing on the rock walls, and the ground was moist. It was very different from what Bingo had recorded.
This was the most suitable environment for Mountain Goblins. Could it be that the Mountain Goblins of the Goblin Corridor had already formed a tribe?
Alice clenched the magic staff issued by the academy and stopped to chant an incantation.
Summon the Undead!
A Level 1 Skeleton Warrior holding a sword and shield followed behind Alice. This was a standard three-person formation.
"Alice's Necromancy is getting better and better. I can't believe that you were just an apprentice magician a few days ago."
Lafame was caught off guard and flattered her. Alice smiled happily. "You're amazing too. You've lost so much weight."
Lafame scratched his head in embarrassment. It was all because of his father. Although he was still a little fat, he was much better than before.
"Mountain Goblin footprints?"
Not long after, Alice saw a shallow mark on the ground.
Search for traces!
The common apprentice arcane magic didn't use up much of Alice's mana. A series of footprints emitted a faint light.
"The Mountain Goblins' area of activity extends to the Goblin Corridor?" Alice looked in the direction of the light, her eyes filled with doubt.
Lafame raised his sword and shield, looking around vigilantly. "It seems like there's only one Mountain Goblin?"
From the results of Search, there was indeed only a single set of footprints.
Lafame carefully looked around. Without the help of a Ranger or a Rogue, the two of them couldn't get any accurate information.
"Let's follow the footprints and take a look. If it's a settlement, it won't be too late to take a detour."
Following the faint light, the two of them arrived at a small river. Lafame took out a map and looked at it carefully. He couldn't help but frown.
"Whether it's Bingo's book or the Hyena Blade Association's map, there's no record of this river."
Alice didn't hear Lafame's muttering and looked in the direction of the light. An earthy yellow Goblin wearing tattered armour and carrying a sword and shield stood with his back to them.
"Look!
A Mountain Goblin! "
Lafame also saw the Mountain Goblin, and the contents of "Species Observation" quickly flashed through his mind.
"Goblins can't learn how to forge, so their armour and weapons come from humans. To them, only the strong have the right to own armour and weapons. According to my observations, the standard for the strong among the Goblins is only a Level 2 Warrior."
Arcane Magic: Magnifying Glass!
Arcane Magic was the cornerstone of a Magician. It was different from other magic in that it was very practical and didn't require the use of magical elements, so almost every Magician would study Arcane Magic.
Alice placed the magnifying glass in front of her eyes and saw the Mountain Goblin's ears.
"Two complete veins, and one only has half of it."
Alice dispersed her magic, and the magnifying glass disappeared. "It's a Level 2 Goblin Warrior."
Lafame hesitated for a moment. "Do we go?"
But when Lafame turned to look at Alice, he found that Alice had already begun chanting.
Rubbing his nose, Lafame slowly walked towards the Mountain Goblin.
Level 1 Necromancy: Damage Amplification!
Crimson energy enveloped the Mountain Goblin. This Mountain Goblin could be considered experienced in battle and immediately turned around with his sword and shield.
This guy didn't even pull up his pants, and he was actually peeing into the river?
Lafame instantly increased his speed and charged towards the Mountain Goblin!
Battle Aura activated, Sudden Thrust!
Crack!
Although the Mountain Goblin blocked with his shield, the already broken shield shattered with a loud bang.
"Keke, damn it!"
Because they lived in human territory, Mountain Goblins had long since grasped the human language.
Consecutive Stab!
Lafame used his battle technique to rapidly stab. The Mountain Goblin, who had lost his shield, reacted quickly and added Battle Aura to his rusty one-handed sword.
Clang!
The rusty sword was shaken off by Lafame's immense strength, and the Mountain Goblin retreated a few steps.
The Mountain Goblin's hand, wrist, and shoulder all received varying degrees of damage, and the Necromancy was continuously corroding his wounds.
Triple Slash!
The Mountain Goblin ignored his wounds and suddenly attacked!
Battle Aura gushed out of his one-handed sword, and the Mountain Goblin swung his sword three times at an astonishing speed!
Lafame was slightly surprised. Logically speaking, how could a Mountain Goblin learn a human's battle technique?
However, Lafame didn't have time to think and hurriedly blocked with his shield.
Clang! Clang!
Clang! The difference in equipment was too great. Even if the Mountain Goblin activated his Level 2 Battle Aura, he only left a few scratches on Lafame's shield.
Bone Spike!
Hearing the incantation behind him, Lafame understood and moved away. He had practiced with Alice many times and had been injured countless times.
After moving away, a palm-sized bone spike quickly pierced towards the Mountain Goblin.
Puchi!
The Mountain Goblin hadn't learned Battle Aura Protection and could only dodge to the side. However, the bone spike still flew past his neck, leaving behind a trail of blood.
"Keke …"
The Mountain Goblin held his neck. The Damage Amplification effect was still corroding the wound, and fresh blood seeped through the gaps between his fingers.
"Keke … Foolish human!"