wavenovel Chapter 172 Approaching
Chapter 172 Approaching
Chapter 172 Approaching
"Surrender! Hand over all the food! Or we'll slaughter you!"
Guk Stomping Toes excitedly brandished his scimitar, sunlight illuminating the gleaming blade and reflecting a chilling light.
As a goblin with ideals and ambitions, it always felt that pledging allegiance to the great dragon lord was the wisest decision it had ever made in its life.
As long as the name of the Great Dragon Lord is uttered, no creature will dare to look down on it anymore. Those humans who once regarded them as trash will only dare to bow their heads and bend their backs respectfully when they pass by.
After hauling ore for the gray dwarves for more than two months, it successfully traded it for a sharp scimitar. With this weapon, it cut off the toe of the previous leader and seized the leadership position.
Now, an even greater opportunity has arrived. The great dragon lord has ordered the expansion of his territory, not only allowing them to plunder all creatures along the way, but also bestowing upon them generous gifts in return.
It must seize this opportunity to make a brilliant performance, and preferably make the great dragon lord remember it, just like those kobolds who know how to flatter, completely break free from the limitations of its race, and become a true powerhouse.
Because living slaves can be exchanged for more from the great dragon lord, Gook plans to negotiate with the goblins in front of him first, hoping that they will cooperate obediently and surrender as slaves.
However, given its simple mind and level of education comparable to prenatal education, what it says often sounds more like a naked threat.
The other group of goblins, upon hearing this, were immediately enraged. Their numerical advantage emboldened them, and also made them arrogant and overconfident.
"We outnumber them! Kill them!"
"Hand over that shiny weapon!"
Without a word, the two sides immediately started fighting. The sounds of ping-pong balls clashing and crude shouts rose and fell, attracting the attention of several giant beasts flying overhead.
Rewind a few days, when Leilia pulled the longsword from under the corpse, dense writing instantly came into view.
Power, glory, wealth—the sword promises everything in an alluring tone, and even includes a simple map below, with the words "Sol Heliozog" prominently displayed at the bottom.
She remembered; that was the name of the red dragon cub. How dare a mere young dragon speak so arrogantly?
But in any case, finding traces of the other person was always a good thing. She immediately spread her wings and flew swiftly towards the location marked on the map.
Seeing this, Nefarian couldn't help but curse, but he had no choice but to follow closely behind.
The most unfortunate were Sistana and Kalp, whose two red dragon hatchlings were tied to their backs with ropes and swung around in the air like kites.
It's fortunate that the dragon has strong vitality; if it were an ordinary creature subjected to such torment, it would probably have died long ago.
As the race most adept at flying and gliding among all five chromatic dragons, the blue dragons possess an unparalleled advantage in long-distance travel thanks to their unique physical structure.
Their wings, as wide as those of a pterosaur, along with the membrane that extends all the way to their tails, allow them to even rest in mid-air like albatrosses.
The vast, untamed wilderness swept past, and the combination of adult and young blue dragons was virtually unmatched in nature, allowing them to travel unimpeded.
A few days later, the rolling hills marked on the map appeared on the distant horizon, but the direction seemed to be a little off, and the iconic canyon was still nowhere to be found.
Just as Leilia was about to search the entire mountain range, a commotion below caught her attention.
"Gulp! Kill!"
The battles between goblins were chaotic and uncoordinated; they simply threw their weapons at each other relentlessly.
Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.
But Guque was different. When it was young, it found half a parchment with an image on it and learned a treacherous lying-down knife technique from it.
Taking advantage of its naturally short stature, the goblin specializes in attacking its opponents' vulnerable lower body. Even when facing other members of its own kind who are shorter than itself, it cannot break this habit and will specifically target their yellowish-green toes.
With another slash, he severed the leg of a goblin. Watching the goblin lie on the ground groaning in pain, Gook suddenly realized that the great dragon race seemed to prefer able-bodied slaves over disabled ones.
This greatly annoyed it, as if it had lost some treasure. It then slashed the goblin's head with its blade, ending its life completely, intending to turn it into jerky after the battle.
Just then, a large shadow suddenly fell from the sky, followed by the sound of flapping wings. A turbulent air current stirred up sand and dust, and dust filled the sky.
The familiar sight sent a shiver down Gook's spine: Had the great Dragon Lord descended? Had he witnessed his valiant performance? Would he remember him because of it?
The surging emotions in his heart made Guk subconsciously raise his head and straighten his chest, and his movements became increasingly fierce.
Then, a loud crashing sound came from ahead, and azure scales flashing with electricity came into view like a city wall. "Wait! It's blue?"
The air was thick with the smell of ozone, and several unlucky goblins were trampled by the falling blue dragon and instantly turned into mincemeat.
The crackling of electricity continued, followed by a deafening sound like thunder.
"You lowly trash! The great blue dragon has a few questions for you. You'd better answer truthfully, or else—"
Leilia's amber pupils scanned her surroundings, and from the long, narrow crack in the center of her pupils, which resembled a lightning bolt, tangible electric light shone through.
The silence of the goblins around her greatly satisfied her vanity. The standard submissive posture of some of them, prostrating themselves completely, surprised her slightly.
When did these stupid and filthy creatures become so polite? Are they geniuses among goblins?
However, she quickly put this irrelevant thought aside and continued to ask.
"Do you know a red dragon named Thor Heliozog? He lives around here, in those low hills."
Compared to ordinary goblins, the much quicker-witted Gook immediately realized: Isn't that the name of the great dragon lord? Could these blue dragons be his friends?
If I could introduce him and guide him, wouldn't that make an impression on the great Dragon Lord, allowing me to rise to prominence like those kobolds?
Countless thoughts flashed through its mind, almost short-circuiting its tiny brain.
It quickly raised its head before the other goblins could and spoke.
"Great Blue Dragon, I know! He's in that valley over there; I can show you the way!"
Leilia was surprised that a casual question actually led her to the person in question, and a happy expression appeared on her face.
She glanced at the filthy goblin on the ground, not wanting to get her paws dirty, and turned to yell at Kalp, who had been left behind, "Grab that goblin! If you dare let it fall, I'll twist your head off!"
Now, let's go find your brother. Soon, the three of you little ones will be reunited.
The sound of flapping wings rang out again, and the shadow in the sky gradually shrank and receded into the distance.
Just as the remaining goblins were secretly rejoicing at their escape, a bolt of lightning suddenly struck, and surging currents coursed through the air, instantly claiming their lives.
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