[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-goblin-king-my-innate-skill-is-op":3,"chapter-goblin-king-my-innate-skill-is-op-goblin-king-my-innate-skill-is-op-chapter-55":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Goblin King: My Innate Skill Is OP",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1335655,1780,"Chapter 55: Glare","goblin-king-my-innate-skill-is-op-chapter-55",55,"\u003Cp>Evolution paths were influenced by combat behavior, traits, and maybe a bit of luck, but if they were anything like Narg’s upgrade, then this was going to be game-changing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I leaned forward, squinting in anticipation, waiting to witness the dramatic changes my goblins were about to undergo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But other than a few groans and the soft, unsettling sound of muscle shifting beneath skin, there wasn’t much else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No screaming. No bones snapping at unnatural angles. No blinding light show or shockwave to mark the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They just... evolved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None of them even dropped to their knees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not that I wanted them to suffer through it, but I’d expectedsomethingmore. A surge of energy. A flare of magic. Some kind of dramatic visual to mark the transition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, it was quiet. Anticlimactic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tcch...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The goblins now stood in front of me—taller, stronger, and sharper-eyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their auras felt completely different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t just about power but also the way they stood. The way they looked at me. Their gaze sharp and focused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I activated [Analyze], starting with Thok.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Thok] – Level 10 | Goblin Blade Dancer\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Class Focus:High-speed melee combatant specializing in mobility and critical strikes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Skills:[Iron Fist], [Stealth], [Danger Sense], [Roar of Intimidation][Blade Step], [Edge Discipline], [Cross Guard]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Loyalty:100%\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I blinked, then read it again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was honestly impressed.Blade Dancer?That already sounded lethal. And from the names alone, I could tell those skills weren’t just for show.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, [Analyze] didn’t give me the full breakdown—just the surface summary. For the juicy details, I’d have to ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thok,\" I said, still eyeing his stats, \"tell me what your skills do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Chief,\" he said immediately, eager and alert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he began to explain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thankfully, Thok’s voice was still the same—sharp, quick, and slightly raspy. That was comforting in a way. Unlike Narg, whose evolution had come with a whole new presence. Deeper voice, stronger posture, practically radiating magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was still hard to fully understand what Thok was saying. His words came out fast, jumbled, and with the occasional jargon that sounded like he’d half-learned it from instinct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I picked up what I could, filling in the gaps using basic logic and the little bit of video game knowledge I had.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His first skill,[Blade Step], let him dash a short distance in an instant—either to close the gap or reposition. After using it, his next two attacks hit harder, dealing bonus damage. A mobility tool and a damage booster rolled into one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second skill,[Edge Discipline], gave him a stacking buff each time he landed a hit. Each stack slightly boosted his attack speed and accuracy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Basically, the more he hit, the sharper and faster he became. A momentum-based ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last one—[Cross Guard]—was a defensive technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whenever Thok successfully parried a melee strike or blocked a projectile, the incoming damage was reduced, and he gained a short burst of speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simple, but effective. A clean mix of defense and counter-aggression. Great skills to have in a frontline skirmisher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I gave him a nod of approval, then turned to Dribb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was eyeing his shield like it had grown fangs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked bulkier than before, slightly taller, broader across the shoulders. Like a goblin on steroids.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I activated [Analyze].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Dribb] – Level 10 | Goblin Bulwark Knight\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Class Focus:Durable frontline tank with strong defensive abilities and battlefield control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Skills:[Iron Fist], [Stealth], [Danger Sense], [Roar of Intimidation][Shield Anchor], [Taunting Roar], [Iron Hide]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Loyalty:100%\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smirked. This was textbook tank stuff. Classic and effective. Exactly what we needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I asked him the same question I’d asked the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, big guy,\" I said, folding my arms. \"What’d you get?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dribb nodded eagerly, practically bouncing in place. You could tell he was proud, like a kid showing off a shiny new toy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He started with the first skill:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Shield Anchor]—a shield-only ability. Dribb could slam his shield into the ground, anchoring it and generating a protective field around him. Anyone within the field—mostly allies—would take reduced damage from ranged attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mobile cover bubble, basically. Useful for defending spellcasters or holding position in open terrain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then came the second skill:[Taunting Roar].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was exactly what it sounded like.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dribb could unleash a guttural, ear-rattling roar that would draw the attention of nearby enemies, forcing them to target him for a few seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And lastly,[Iron Hide]—a passive that reduced incoming physical damage by a flat amount. The effect doubled if Dribb remained stationary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded, genuinely impressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dribb was basically a walking bunker now. A solid wall with arms and an attitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A big rock—too stubborn to move and too annoying to break. At least for monsters that weren’t massively above his level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nice skills, Dribb!\" I said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The muscular goblin beamed, slamming his axe against his shield with a loudCLANG.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Poor shield. I hoped he realized he was officially the team’s meat shield now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then I turned to Zonk and activated [Analyze].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Zonk] – Level 10 | Goblin Skirmisher\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An agile close-to-mid range fighter, focused on mobility and bleed effects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Skills:[Weapon Specialist],[Iron Fist], [Stealth], [Danger Sense], [Roar of Intimidation],[Razor Thrust], [Quick Swap], [Needle Dance]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Loyalty:100%\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I scanned through the list, eyebrows rising slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His first skill,[Razor Thrust], let him deliver a quick, piercing strike that ignored the target’s base defense and inflicted a bleed effect. Simple, effective, and deadly over time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Quick Swap]allowed him to instantly switch between melee and throwing weapons with zero delay—something that would normally cost a second or two in combat. As a bonus, the swap triggered a short burst of movement speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then there was[Needle Dance]—a rapid-throw technique that let him hurl multiple daggers in a single motion. Not quite a barrage, but definitely enough to stagger or pin down lighter enemies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then there was[Weapon Specialist], which I hadn’t seen before. Probably a passive. Based on the name, it likely gave him bonus proficiency or versatility across different weapon types. I’d ask about it later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zonk gave a small, sharp-toothed grin, already twirling one of his throwing knives between his fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, I turned to Gobbo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Gobbo] – Level 10 | Goblin Shieldblade\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Class Focus: Hybrid frontline fighter combining solid defense with aggressive counterattacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Skills:[Iron Fist], [Stealth], [Danger Sense], [Roar of Intimidation][Parry Slash], [Bulwark Momentum], [Guardian’s Rush]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Loyalty: 100%\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nice. Another well-rounded fighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Parry Slash]allowed him to block an incoming melee attack and instantly retaliate with a counter slash that dealt bonus damage. Classic shield-fighter technique—high risk, high reward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Bulwark Momentum]granted him a temporary attack boost each time he successfully blocked an attack. It stacked for a short duration, rewarding good timing and defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And finally,[Guardian’s Rush]. This one was flexible—he could dash toward either an enemy or an ally, shield-first. If it was an enemy, he’d bash them. If it was an ally, he’d intercept or block an incoming strike for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good mobility. Good utility. Gobbo was shaping up to be the glue between offense and defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I gave a satisfied nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked at all of them again, letting the moment sink in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You guys evolved without nearly dying,\" I muttered, a small grin tugging at my lips. \"I’m proud of you. Your strength will go a long way in making the clan stronger. So, hone your new skills. Keep pushing yourselves. Keep getting better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Chief,\" they said in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I gave a slow nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This marks the end of today’s hunt. Tomorrow, you’ll head out again—but without me. Narg, you’re officially the leader of this party.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Totem,\" Narg said, standing straighter. \"I will not fail you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good.\" I glanced toward the horizon, where the sun was starting to dip. \"Alright... let’s head back home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Chief!\" they shouted, voices loud and full of pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then they turned and began the walk back, chatting quietly among themselves, weapons slung over their shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stood there for a moment, watching their backs as they moved through the trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once again, I felt that strange sense of pride creeping in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This had started as me babysitting a bunch of half-wild cave goblins—barely trained, barely organized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now I had a real squad. Each one had their own class, their own style, their own strengths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And together? They were dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I brought up the daily quest panel. Of course, I hadn’t forgotten about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Daily Quest Progress:]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Sprint for 3 kilometers –(Complete)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Scale a steep hill or tall tree –(Incomplete)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Carry 25–40kg of rocks or logs for 10 minutes –(Complete)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Evade 20 thrown projectiles –(Incomplete)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I already knew what I was doing once we got back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First stop: the Mooncat Tree. It was tall, sturdy, and looked painful to climb, but it’d check off the second quest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the fourth one—Evade 20 thrown projectiles—well, I’d need help for that. Someone to actually throw things at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zarah came to mind immediately. She was the clan’s best archer, precise and fast. Perfect for the job.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And... maybe I could use the opportunity to get closer to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was something there. I wasn’t imagining it. I could feel it in the way she looked at me sometimes—focused, curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or maybe that was just my brain making stuff up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, it was worth exploring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smiled to myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon we reached the mouth of the cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And inside, the other goblins turned and froze, eyes wide as they caught sight of Dribb, Thok, Narg, Zonk, and Gobbo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their expressions said it all: awe, confusion, maybe a hint of fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their transformationwasmassive. Physically, magically—everything. Narg had left at level 2 and returned at 12. The others, level 1 before, were now solid tens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the level 1 goblins still in the cave... they looked like monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So much so, in fact, that some of the rest instinctively stepped back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that wasn’t what caught my attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a pair of eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A glare that made my heart jump. Sharp. Intense. And directedsquarelyat me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned to see who it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And lo and behold: It was Zarah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What...Why?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What did I...\u003C\u002Fp>",1672,"2026-06-05T20:04:08.077Z",1,"novelbin.me","ba89e1c6e750e0ab74610d8b5885737453a2d99923abb007a6d5e54c9b483368","goblin-king-my-innate-skill-is-op-chapter-308","goblin-king-my-innate-skill-is-op-chapter-307",375,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgoblin-king-my-innate-skill-is-op-cover.jpg"]