[{"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-8":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},1335735,1780,"Chapter 8: Challenge","goblin-king-my-innate-skill-is-op-chapter-8",8,"\u003Cp>I narrowed my gaze quite stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hadn’t expected that suggestion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flogga’s was no doubt shrewd. Ugly but shrewd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wasn’t just throwing the idea out there, she clearly had someone in mind when she suggested a new chief be chosen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that was me. I was sure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And here I thought all goblins were supposed to be dumb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guess I was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other goblins nodded slowly at Flogga’s suggestion, their agreement spreading like ripples in a pond. It was clear Flogga had influence here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And made a mental note of that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She seemed to be the brains of this operation, and the way the goblins reacted to her words only confirmed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Flogga turned her attention to Zzok.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zzok, how about you be the leader of the clan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I gasped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did I say I was sure it was no doubt me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now I have no idea what goes on in the ugly granny’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zzok shook his head firmly, his expression resolute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No,\" he said. \"I can’t be chief. Leaders must be blessed. Zzok not blessed. We choose goblin blessed to be leader.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words \"goblin blessed\" hung in the air, heavy with implication.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And all of a sudden, every pair of goblin eyes turned to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait, what? Is he talking about me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now we’re talking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zzok’s eyes locked onto mine, and soon enough, the rest of the goblins followed his lead, their gazes heavy with expectation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I blinked, realizing that to Zzok—and probably the others—I had already proven myself. Taking down hobgoblins and bearing the mark of their god apparently earned me a spot on their imaginary pedestal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leader? Me? No way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shook my head, a smile creeping onto my face despite myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was absurd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then, an idea crept into my mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure, I was still a teenager with zero real-world leadership experience. And yeah, leading a clan of goblins was not exactly on my nonexistent bucket list.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...I had spent countless hours playing RPGs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’d been the guild leader more times than I could count. Strategizing? Delegating? Boss fights? Been there, done that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a new world. A fresh start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What else did I have going for me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I exhaled slowly, letting the moment sink in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fine. I’d do it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Goblin Chief?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That had a nice ring to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn’t help but grin starting to enjoy this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flogga looked like she was about to suggest me as the new leader when suddenly, one of the goblins cut her off, his voice sharp with frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No! We cannot allow a stranger to lead the clan! I will lead. I trained directly with the former chief and can use magic, so I am worthy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was practically fuming, his eyes flashing with defiance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few of the other goblins seemed to hesitate, murmuring to each other, clearly considering his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But most of them? They just stayed quiet, eyeing him suspiciously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I narrowed my eyes at the wannabe leader and opened up my system to check his details.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Narg Goblin Acolyte Level 1]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Acolyte and a level 1 at that, sit down buddy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure, he trained under the former chief, but that didn’t mean anything to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now I had tyrannical desires burning inside me now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I became the leader, there’d be rules—my rules—and Narg would be at the bottom of that totem pole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before I could say anything, Zzok stepped in, his voice cutting through the tension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you blind?\" Zzok’s insult rang out, directed at Narg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t see Drugar’s mark on him? He’s worthy to be leader of clan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hell yeah, Zzok.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His faith in my tattoo made my respect for him grew in that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Narg wasn’t backing down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He squared his shoulders, his fists clenched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I challenge him for leadership of the clan!\" He glared directly at me, full of determination. \"It’s tradition. So he has no choice but to accept.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly? I admired Narg’s stubbornness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was brave, annoying, a little cool, but also pretty damn dumb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With my innate skill, taking him down would be a piece of cake. I’d swap positions, and it would be over before he even realized it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Zzok wasn’t having it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice cut through the air, sharp and clear:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll advise you not to face the blessed one. He killed three hobgoblins and is the reason we’re are standing here now. You stand no chance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zzok warned but Narg didn’t back down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes were fiery with determination. He wasn’t afraid, and maybe that was a bit admirable—but he had no idea that he was up a level three goblin with an SSS-rank skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Zzok spoke of my feats, I could feel eyes on me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flogga’s gaze grew even more intense, making me uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was with her stare? It was like she was trying to see into my soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seriously this old hag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then there was Zahra the only female goblin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The way she was looking at me—it made me feel shy for a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But wait. No.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Screw that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She rejected me earlier. She didn’t matter now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Narg’s voice then broke through my thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was really hard to put the ambitious goblin in mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No... I’m not backing down. If he’s worthy, let him prove it.\" Narg challenged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn’t help but grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he wanted to die today, who was I to stop him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zzok shot me a glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear he didn’t fully agree with Narg’s challenge, but there wasn’t much he could do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flogga, too, seemed reluctant, but both of them knew the rules of goblin tradition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strong led, and if the chief backed down from a challenge, then they weren’t worthy to lead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, the other goblins began clearing the area, giving us space for the fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stepped forward, my grin only widening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was happening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A one-on-one fight for power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wasn’t going to drag this out. I’d make it quick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, Narg. If it’s a fight you want, it’s a fight you get. But be warned—this will end in one move.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do your worst,\" Narg said, and to my surprise he summoned a fireball, the flames crackling in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>",1041,"2026-06-05T20:04:07.798Z",1,"novelbin.me","a5f6c9bc4039c6fa9b3a4f4ddc73880e85602877b51ac3e81f6d1bceeda1b3a9","goblin-king-my-innate-skill-is-op-chapter-9","goblin-king-my-innate-skill-is-op-chapter-93",375,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgoblin-king-my-innate-skill-is-op-cover.jpg"]