Chapter 47: I See You! Hobgoblin, the Goblin Subspecies!

Having witnessed two powerful ogres die easily at the hands of Tang Zheng, it saw the human before it gradually closing in.

Especially.

Every time the dual swords in the opponent's hands swung, a terrifying gust of wind was generated, making its cheeks ache faintly.

Run—

The cowardly nature of a goblin is already fused into the genes of the race, facing the threat of death.

The first thought that rose in this goblin's mind was to flee.

However!

If this goblin had just stayed prone on the ground without moving, Tang Zheng would have been causing large-scale destruction to the surroundings; as long as he didn't happen to strike it, he might not have discovered it at all.

But now, as the goblin fled, the magic "Camouflage" it was casting began to change, as if a layer that actively changed colors had suddenly appeared in this space.

Exceptionally conspicuous!

"Found you,"

Tang Zheng’s motion of swinging his swords paused. He turned to look at the object that was automatically changing colors and running, a brilliant smile appearing on his face.

Hm?

Tang Zheng suddenly discovered that the opponent’s movement speed was very fast.

Even though they were in a complex environment like a jungle, the opponent ran as if on flat ground, and the various plants around could not form any obstruction to it.

What kind of ability is this?

Tang Zheng felt a bit surprised, but his hands did not hesitate. He gripped the sword hilt in a reverse grip and then, like throwing a javelin, tossed the iron sword in his hand.

Whoosh!

The astonishing force caused the iron sword to erupt with a sharp whistling sound as it pierced the air.

It instantly struck the mass of color-changing creature!

"Ah!!"

A scream rang out in the forest, and then the mass of creature collapsed to the ground, wailing incessantly.

Only then did Tang Zheng walk over unhurriedly.

Because it had suffered an attack, the magic effect of "Camouflage" had dissipated.

The appearance of that goblin was completely exposed to Tang Zheng’s field of vision, making him unable to help but be stunned.

Unlike ordinary goblins with deep green bodies all over.

The skin color of this goblin was significantly lighter, two sharp teeth protruded from its lower jaw, and the most different thing was its physique!

The physique of a normal goblin, even as an adult, is about the same as a human child, but the goblin before him was not much different in size from a dwarf.

"I'm going to die!"

"It hurts, I'm going to die!"

This goblin lay on the ground with the iron sword stuck in its back, the immense pain causing it to let out continuous, agonizing screams.

If Tang Zheng couldn't be sure just by its appearance, then hearing the opponent speak now, Tang Zheng knew his previous guess was wrong.

"I thought it was a mutated goblin individual." Tang Zheng looked coldly at the hobgoblin wailing on the ground:

"Turns out it's just a subspecies of goblin, a hobgoblin."

Hobgoblin.

It is a subspecies group among goblins, far superior to goblins in both physical and intellectual aspects, very close to the level of humans.

However!

Compared to the terrifying reproductive ability of goblins, the reproductive ability of hobgoblins is not strong. Since hobgoblins can also mate with ordinary goblins.

Therefore, they often live together with goblin communities. And because of their superior physique and intelligence, hobgoblins also have a higher status.

Tang Zheng stepped forward and stomped on the screaming hobgoblin’s head, causing the opponent’s voice to stop abruptly, then reached out and pulled the iron sword stuck in its back out.

Pfft!

Green blood sprayed out!

"Ah!!" The hobgoblin closed its mouth due to fear, then let out a wailing scream again due to the pain, its body twitching uncontrollably, and it begged in a weak voice,

"Human, don't kill me..."

"If I die, the troll lords will not let you off—ah!!"

Bang!

Hearing the opponent mention the word "troll," Tang Zheng narrowed his eyes and took the opportunity to stomp down with force again, driving the opponent’s head into the mud of dead branches and rotten leaves.

"So noisy."

Tang Zheng spoke impatiently, while a look of realization appeared on his face.

So that’s how it is.

If he remembered correctly, a group of hobgoblins did indeed live in the troll territory; the opponent seemed to be a hobgoblin group called the "Jike Tribe."

This hobgoblin tribe had even appeared in the anime.

Just like the relationship between ordinary goblins and ogres!

The relationship between hobgoblins and trolls is similar; because hobgoblins possess intelligence, they were incorporated into the rule of the trolls.

Of course, to the trolls, the hobgoblin group is also a source of backup food!

=9+Shu_ba

After the Bone King killed the "Giant of the East" troll, Gu, this "Jike Tribe" was liberated and joined Carne Village.

Incidentally, they were also incorporated into the rule of the "Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick," counting as one of the few groups in the other world with relatively good luck.

It’s just that they should have been living in the inner area of the jungle ruled by the "Giant of the East" troll, Gu; how did they run to the outskirts?

Tang Zheng felt some doubt in his heart.

But he had also figured out how this guy who had been causing him trouble during this time had managed it.

Hobgoblins can be considered the nobility among ordinary goblins; mobilizing ordinary goblins is no problem at all.

As for ogres?

Because of the racial characteristics of ogres, compared to ordinary goblins, ogres are more willing to protect and listen to the words of hobgoblins.

Hm?

Tang Zheng moved his foot away and looked at the hobgoblin under his feet, whose body had clearly begun to twitch violently, looking as if it would die at any moment, and he raised an eyebrow.

Really fragile.

But far stronger than ordinary goblins.

The sword strike he had unleashed earlier, although he had held back some strength, would likely have pierced and killed an ordinary goblin long ago.

The hobgoblin before him was only severely injured, but being able to hold on until now meant its constitution was far stronger than that of an ordinary goblin.

A glimmer of light flashed in Tang Zheng’s eyes, and he raised his hand toward the wound on the hobgoblin’s back: "Minor Wound Healing."

Not long ago, he had indeed intended to kill this hobgoblin, but just now he suddenly thought of another use for it.

A soft white light emerged and descended upon the hobgoblin’s bloody, mangled wound!

The wound that had been continuously overflowing with fresh blood immediately showed signs of stopping, and then the wound began to recover rapidly.

A low-level healing spell was obviously not enough to completely treat such a severe injury, but ensuring this hobgoblin didn't die was no problem.

The hobgoblin, whose body had been twitching non-stop and seemed ready to die at any moment, stopped shaking, its pupils revealing a look of confusion and survival after a disaster.

The green head, covered in mud and rotten leaves, pulled out of the dirt, lifted up, and looked upward, seeing the human standing before it, watching it coldly.

"Human—"

"As long as you let me go, the troll lords will definitely not trouble you."

The hobgoblin’s body trembled; it hurriedly climbed up from the ground, shrinking its body while speaking, retreating backward, and at the same time craning its neck, putting on a pretense of being calm.

(End of chapter)