[{"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-9":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},1335736,1780,"Chapter 9: Dominance","goblin-king-my-innate-skill-is-op-chapter-9",9,"\u003Cp>I didn’t expect Narg to actually pull off a fireball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Visually, it was really cool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’d be lying if I said I didn’t want to do something like that myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But compared to my skills? It was quite mediocre.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Narg hurled the fireball straight at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It came fast, the flames crackling and twisting in the air, but I activated [Warp].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, I disappeared and reappeared right in front of Narg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sudden move startled him. His eyes went wide, and he jumped back, quickly summoning another fireball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, I was ready.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he threw it, I used [Swap], trading our positions, and the fireball hit its original caster dead center on the chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"AAARGH!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Narg screamed as the impact sent him tumbling to the ground, his chest scorched and smoking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The goblins watching gasped, their mouths hanging open in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their awe-filled expressions told me everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were feeling my aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of them especially those who weren’t there when I killed the goblin, were more stunned than the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Narg groaned as he stumbled back to his feet, his chest still smoking from the fireball he’d eaten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face was twisted in pain, but his eyes burned with stubborn determination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy just didn’t know when to quit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did that hurt?\" I asked, tilting my head with a smirk. \"If it did, maybe you should give up now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Narg scoffed, brushing off my words as if I hadn’t just turned his own magic against him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph... I’ve faced worse from the former goblin leader. Your tricks don’t scare me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure, buddy. Whatever you say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his words did make me pause for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of horrors did he face under the former leader that could be worse than catching his own fireball in the chest?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Torture?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Castration?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or—wait, was it... staring at Flogga for more than a full minute?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought almost made me shudder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Poor guy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I looked more closely at Narg, I noticed the scars crisscrossing his green skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They weren’t random—they seemed like they told a story.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Torture it is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How did you get those?\" I asked, pointing at the marks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Narg frowned, his hand gripping the scorched wound on his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear my question hit a nerve, but after a moment, he answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The clan chief did this,\" he said, his voice thick with resentment. \"Made me go through hell to awaken this fire skill.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He punctuated his words by summoning another fireball in his palm, its flickering light reflecting the bitterness in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Awakening a skill is that hard? I thought, glancing at my own hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I got my abilities simply by showing up in this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Talk about unfair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Narg’s face twisted further. \"I would’ve gotten my revenge when I got stronger, but... the leader died in battle before I had the chance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s why...\" Narg continued, his voice rising with emotion. \"That’s why I need to be chief now! To take his place, to claim his role. That is my revenge!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Narg’s words hit with force, and I couldn’t help but widen my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wow. His determination was seriously impressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had to admit it—this guy had fire, both figuratively and literally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was putting everything into this challenge, way more than I was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t just a fight for leadership; it was personal for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Respectable, sure, but...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I still believed I was the better choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not out of arrogance—it wasn’t about ego.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clan was fragile, barely hanging on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If we were attacked again, it would be over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one here had the strength or skills to stand up to real threats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Except me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wasn’t proud of it, but it was true. If anyone could ensure our survival, it was me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s why I had to be the leader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So...\" I began, keeping my tone even, \"you’re saying you want to lead the clan just to get revenge? That’s your goal?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I needed to hear him confirm it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His answer would decide how far I’d go in this fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about it?\" Narg shot back, his chest rising and falling with heavy breaths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed, watching him closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His determination was undeniable, and honestly, I admired it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Revenge was a powerful motivator, and I could see how much it fueled him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I got it—he was upset, lost, and probably overwhelmed with frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The former leader was dead, snatched away before Narg could settle the score.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That had to mess with him, leaving him with nothing but unresolved anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But here’s the thing: revenge wasn’t enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not for this clan, not now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What they needed was stability, strength, and strategy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Becoming the leader just to settle a grudge was selfish, and the clan couldn’t afford selfishness right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I met his eyes, my voice calm but firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I’m sorry, Narg, but I can’t let you become chief.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face twisted in bitterness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, he didn’t like my answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a word, he summoned another fireball, the flickering flames reflecting his frustration and fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, he charged at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn’t hesitate—I met his charge head-on, my adrenaline spiking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, though, I wasn’t holding back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beating him up felt like the best way to teach him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He needed to understand, deep in his bones, that he was too weak to lead this clan or get his revenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If pain was the only way to engrain that lesson, so be it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Narg charged, fireball crackling in his hands, I activated [Wrap] and instantly appeared behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could react, I drove my foot into his back with a powerful kick, sending him crashing face-first into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He scrambled to his feet, snarling with raw defiance, and lunged at me again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this time, I met him head-on, driving my fist straight into his gut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact knocked the wind out of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He coughed, doubling over, wheezing as he clutched his stomach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn’t let up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another punch, square in the chest, sent him stumbling to his knees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even then, Narg wasn’t ready to give up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grabbed onto my arms, gripping tightly, trying to pull himself back up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I gave him credit for his tenacity—but this wasn’t a fight he could win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a calm, deliberate motion, I drove my knee into his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The brutal impact echoed in the air as Narg’s head snapped back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood trickled from his nose as he fell to the ground, dazed and defeated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned to face the rest of the goblins, half-expecting to see shock or outrage on their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no—nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed like violence was just another Tuesday for goblins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Narg staggered back, blood dripping from his nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swayed but didn’t fall completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are we done?\" I asked, half-expecting him to give up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not yet,\" he growled, forcing himself upright despite the pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Groaning, he managed to steady himself on his feet, though his legs wobbled like they might give out any second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, he raised his fists, assuming a fighting stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn’t help but chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked like he was about to say, \"I can do this all day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Someone get this man a shield’ would have been my response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His resolve was admirable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, it was cool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But let’s face it—he was outmatched, and everyone here knew it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stepped toward him casually, almost pitying the effort he was putting in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, I threw a sharp, fast jab straight to his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t even have time to block.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blow rocked him, but he somehow stayed standing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still not done?\" I asked, almost impressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glared at me but didn’t reply, so I yanked him forward by his arm and drove my knee into his gut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact was solid, and the air left his lungs in a wheeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To finish it off, I wound up for one final punch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My fist connected squarely with his face, and his body crumpled like a rag doll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Narg hit the ground hard, eyes unfocused and blank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unconscious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed heavily, looking down at Narg’s motionless body sprawled on the ground. The fight was over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave it his all, but his all wasn’t enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I then get a notification.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skill: Iron Fist had been learned]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iron Fist?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I repeated but before I could check it out, Zzok stepped forward, and for a second I wondered if he wanted to challenge me for chieftain post as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with a dramatic thud, he dropped to his knees and raised his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Totem is the winner!\" he announced, his voice echoing through the cave. \"All hail the new chief of the clan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My name isn’t Totem...but okay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A ripple of agreement spread through the goblins, and Flogga then followed suit kneeling as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All hail the esteemed Totem!\" she called out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rest of the goblins joined in, Zahra as well, their voices overlapping in a chorus:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All hail the esteemed Totem!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn’t help the grin that spread across my face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This level of attention and respect?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeah, I could get used to this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then glowing notification popped up right in front of me, and I grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yep...there was no turning back now.\u003C\u002Fp>",1547,"2026-06-05T20:04:07.798Z",1,"novelbin.me","36ef7b897e3dd6c8eb2b4050b7fbf774699e192f2d9cc61a0d4f36a9cc7d564a","goblin-king-my-innate-skill-is-op-chapter-94","goblin-king-my-innate-skill-is-op-chapter-8",375,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgoblin-king-my-innate-skill-is-op-cover.jpg"]