[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-am-not-a-goblin-slayer":3,"chapter-i-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-i-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-chapter-100":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I Am Not A Goblin Slayer",{"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},1311152,1741,"Chapter 100 - 94: Jade Forest","i-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-chapter-100",100,"\u003Cp>Return to the inn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The layout of the inn hadn’t changed since he left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strangely comforting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if no matter how long he’s been gone, he can still find memories of the past here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Welcome back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Want some food? There’s still some in the kitchen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I ate before I came back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little Gauss, you...\" Sofia suddenly noticed something was off, her bright eyes suspiciously scanning him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After many days without seeing Gauss, they meet again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt that Gauss seemed a bit different, more attractive than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when asked to pinpoint the changes, she couldn’t quite say what had altered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes, eyebrows, nose, and mouth seemed the same but more harmonious, as if he suddenly grew into his features.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that during the exchange with peers in Bitter Wormwood Town, he did some special care?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She recalled that Bitter Wormwood Town was known for various herbs and medicines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But why suddenly care for appearance? This point puzzled her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of a sudden, a guess popped into her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that he likes a girl? So he started paying attention to his looks?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing.\" Sofia, thinking she guessed the truth, did not uncover it, but smiled warmly and said. \"Did you encounter something good this time out?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is a big good thing, but I’ll keep it a secret for now. I’ll tell you after there are official results.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss didn’t intend to share that he had advanced in his profession with Sofia for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought mentioning it casually after officially being certified as a bronze-level adventurer would be more effective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bringing it up deliberately seemed a bit forced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if trying to boast about something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing him, Sofia became more convinced of her guess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, for some reason, she felt a slight bitterness in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if her son or daughter was about to start dating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since she never married, she wasn’t sure what kind of complex emotions that would truly be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking on the street, Gauss’s steps were light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dungeon exploration indeed replenished him a lot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pockets filled with over four gold coins, looking at shops on the street made him feel more assured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before officially setting off, he still needed to update his gear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, buy a better one-handed crossbow and a quiver of special arrows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the final battle of the dungeon, he realized he still needed a handy one-handed crossbow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he used Magic Missile, which still provided long-range attack capability, spells consumed MP, while a one-handed crossbow only needed arrows, and after some simple practice, it could have decent accuracy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the fired arrows could be recovered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Secondly, a basic healing potion and a basic magic potion, one of each.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magic potions might not be needed, but they shouldn’t be absent. Having two potions on hand provided more security.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In life-and-death moments, dead gold coins can’t help, but magic potions can; they quickly replenish life and magic power, and sometimes that might be the critical moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss, with the rapid digestion talent, could restore magic power faster through eating, but this effect wasn’t instant, not yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides these items, Gauss also replenished the basic survival gear he used up previously: waterproof tinderbox, salt block, climbing hook set for crossing terrain, snake and insect repellent, medical first aid kit, a roll of multi-purpose long hemp rope, and so on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spent over one gold coin in total on this shopping trip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one-handed crossbow and two potions took up most of the expenditure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Packing all the gear and equipment into his backpack, which was so full it reached half his height.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, with his current 7 points of strength, carrying it wasn’t tiring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two days passed in a flash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During these two days, he wanted to visit Andri to express his gratitude, but she seemed to be out on business and wasn’t at the Thorny Hut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he had to go out to continue the commissions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After resting for two days, the fully recovered Gauss stood refreshed outside Gray Rock Town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last time he went to Jade Forest, it was when he first arrived in this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, months later, embarking on the same journey again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss’s mindset had completely changed, lacking the intense thrill he felt after his first gear purchase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remembered that, back then, to calm his excitement and nervousness, he went to a tavern and luxuriously ate a big bowl of noodles, stewed meat, and pickled fish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking back now, that decision might have been somewhat inappropriate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luckily, there wasn’t any discomfort from suddenly indulging too much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside the main road in Gray Rock Town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss had a neatly packed bundle on his back, a rapier hanging at his waist, a White Bone Magic Wand tucked inside his clothing lining, and he stood steadily leaning on a black Metallic Staff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young bottom adventurers kept passing by him in small groups.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When passing by him, they glanced several times, but once they saw the giant staff in his hand, their eyes couldn’t help but show some envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With all his well-equipped gear and that exaggerated-sized metallic staff in his hand, he hardly looked like a bottom adventurer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss indeed noticed the gazes from the passing pedestrians but didn’t pay too much attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a daze, he somewhat understood the feelings of the armored professional he encountered a few months back when he was just starting out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clack-clack-clack!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of carriage wheels on the ground echoed, eventually stopping in front of Gauss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss boarded the carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, there were several others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The outskirts of the Jade Forest were roughly half a day’s walk from Gray Rock Town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with Gauss’s abundant stamina, it might take two to three hours of walking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To save some energy, he reserved a seat at the town’s carriage service for a ride to the Jade Forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apparently, he wasn’t the only one with this idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking into the carriage, he found the only vacant seat and sat down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He began to cautiously observe the other passengers in the carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They might have all restrained their profession aura, as he couldn’t discern their strength; he could only roughly judge their abilities by their appearance and attire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting directly opposite him was a pair of lightly armored warriors, a man and a woman, seemingly very close, possibly a couple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man in a black robe covering his face, inconspicuously curled up in a corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside Gauss was a white-haired young man, with a medium-sized suitcase at his feet, continuously flipping through a finely bound hardcover book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lastly, there was a blue-haired woman, with a quiet demeanor, a wooden staff beside her, leaning against the window watching the scenery outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While he observed the others in the carriage, they too were subtly sizing him up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This included the white-haired boy absorbed in his reading, who was no exception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warrior? Mage?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rapier showed clear signs of use, the giant metallic staff appeared like a melee weapon, yet it was embedded with a crystal stone—is it still a magic wand then?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tall and muscular build, solidly strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Can’t figure it out....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief side glance, the white-haired boy quickly withdrew his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elders had warned him not to stir trouble, especially when facing someone they couldn’t comprehend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Six people in the carriage, apart from the warrior couple occasionally exchanging whispered conversations, only the sound of the coachman managing the horses outside remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss closed his eyes lightly amidst the gentle jostle, beginning to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ladies and gentlemen, we’ve arrived at the Jade Forest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After resting for some time, at the coachman’s shout, Gauss opened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped out of the carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The familiar green forest appeared in Gauss’s view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the morning, the hazy, milky white mist hadn’t completely dissipated, just like ribbons twining between the woods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sunlight filtered through layers of leaves, scattered in rays on the moss-covered ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gentle sniff detected a moisture-laden plant and decomposed earth aroma lingering in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once everyone exited the carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss discovered the blue-haired woman and white-haired boy, who didn’t communicate during the ride, were actually teammates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, the six in the carriage were divided into two groups of two-person teams, with Gauss as the lone ranger, and lastly the black-robed man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None of them intended to exchange pleasantries or even make eye contact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black-robed man’s figure swiftly vanished into the deep green shadows of the Jade Forest’s path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After securing his bundle, Gauss quickly strode into the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chirp-chirp!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noises continuously echoed from overhead, made by some unknown, noisy bird.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss released his Armor Spell, then while cross-referencing the mission map in his hand, he continued along the forest path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Occasionally encountering crossroads, he would stop to compare in detail, leaving a mental map mark before proceeding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, he was deep into the outer zone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Adventurer’s Guild’s task map generally divided the Jade Forest into several concentric circles based on distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The outermost circle was relatively safe; the deeper you ventured, the higher the danger level increased. It’s said that in the deepest parts of the forest, adventurers might even encounter mighty adult Green Dragons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, Gauss’s mission location this time only just departed from the outer zone, without necessitating deep exploration into the Jade Forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, compared to his past trap-setting areas in the outermost part, this mission location was relatively further inside, with a greater chance of encountering \"dangerous creatures.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1586,"2026-06-05T18:36:35.127Z",1,"novelbin.me","a135660fd9f452e9e327a0d67ec58f7c5c27eb87869383e2431cc15f4add68e1","i-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-chapter-151","i-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-chapter-99",640,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-cover.jpg"]