[{"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-148":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},1311250,1741,"Chapter 148 - 133: Two Roads in the Village","i-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-chapter-148",148,"\u003Cp>\"That person is a bronze adventurer!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The teammate’s expression of surprise grew even more pronounced upon hearing this, and their gaze fell once more on Marlin, full of incredulity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing them from working at the blacksmith shop, it means they and Marlin practically became adventurers around the same period.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you see it wrong?\" Marlin, although newly an adventurer, understands the significance of this level, and he asked in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn’t you see the green badge hanging on the chests of those two just now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing his teammate’s supplement, images of the brief encounter flashed in Marlin’s mind, he indeed noticed a glimmer of green pass by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at that time, he was overwhelmed with embarrassment and hardly dared to look at Gauss more than a glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wished desperately for Gauss to leave quickly and stop witnessing his awkwardness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bronze adventurer...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could it be so fast?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sense of helplessness grew in Marlin’s heart; in his mind, the group’s professionals in the small town were the most untouchable, and now Gauss became one of them?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking back to a little over a year ago, Gauss was just a temporary worker in the blacksmith shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unattached, even as a small town boy like himself, he could find significant superiority over Gauss, bragging about eating meat today, casually revealing his family gave him allowance tomorrow...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time, seeing the undisguisable envy in Gauss’ eyes, he felt a great sense of satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The comparison of their situations only made him feel utterly ironic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only relief was that Gauss didn’t seem to have the same desire to show off as he did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, he would truly be ashamed beyond measure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Acquaintance?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aaliyah asked in response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s known that her social circle is quite small, but occasionally in the town she might encounter former teammates or merchants she interacted with temporarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But compared to Aaliyah, Gauss’ social circle is even smaller.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On usual days, besides seeing him interact with others at the inn, he seems to know no one else, hence the inquiry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss remained silent for a moment, then simply described his relationship with Marlin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He doesn’t seem fit to be an adventurer.\" Aaliyah observed incisively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She meant more than just skills; it included mindset and aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You could tell from Marlin’s downtrodden appearance after being scolded by the \"captain\" earlier that this was likely his regular state in the team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being an adventurer requires a certain fierceness, towards enemies, teammates, and most importantly, oneself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One must force oneself to be tough, unless gifted exceptionally, otherwise it’s tough to struggle out of the mire of being a bottom adventurer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s his choice as well.\" Gauss nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just acquaintances like Marlin, even intimate friends, he wouldn’t arbitrarily impose opinions on their life choices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two paths in the woods, choosing one often leaves the other one sentimental.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he seems unfit to be an adventurer now, if he retreats from the field completely, ensuring he won’t begin regretting not persevering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By then, a well-meaning suggestion might turn into the cause of someone’s grievances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s indeed difficult for a bottom adventurer to rise.\" Aaliyah sighed over something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence along the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two passed through the gate, entering Gray Rock Town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The town’s temperature felt noticeably warmer than outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two first went to the Adventurer’s Guild to submit a task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though they were trivial ordinary commissions to him, it summates to thirty silver coins, with almost no damage or weapons wear, he could maintain daily expenses and save a little money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Gauss didn’t count on these trivial commissions for much profit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was merely to warm up before winter hunting, train magic, and accumulate some kill counts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss’s gaze roved the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bottom adventurers were becoming less numerous on the road.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many were returning biennially to their hometown, rural townships to overwinter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In contrast, due to winter hunting, a batch of bronze adventurers gathered here, occasionally one or two were spotted along the streets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It caused the shops along the streets and the townspeople walking and talking to behave with more restraint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Gauss and Aaliyah walked down the street, occasionally some other bronze adventurers would nod, greeting them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Time to pick up the jerky,\" Aaliyah reminded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had been over a week since commissioning the food workshop to process and manufacture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss figured it was time to check it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crossing streets and alleys, they arrived in front of a nondescript courtyard and knocked on the door; the two stepped over the threshold inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The workshop owner was out, only a few workers leisurely basked in the last sliver of autumn sun in the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the sight of them entering, several workers visibly flinched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Gauss presented a contract, they exhaled, leading them to a section of drying racks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As per your request, we’ve processed it into three flavors: original, salty fragrant, and spicy; each nearly 60 to 70 pounds,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss’ gaze lingered a bit over the jerky on the rack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The frog meat processed through a series of complicated procedures had become strands of tough dark jerky, a faint smell revealed the dense salty aroma intrinsic to the meat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon confirming it was indeed the frog meat he provided, with no unrelated meat mixed in, he nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And had the workers assist in packing them into a storage pouch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll use magic tricks to clean them later,\" Gauss thought to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the workshop appeared clean, due to air drying, it was inevitable for some dust and impurities to adhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magic tricks could remove those residues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The first supply is ready.\" Gauss looked at Aaliyah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If nothing unexpected occurs, Aaliyah should master the Divine Berry Technique within this week.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By then, magical frog jerky paired with magical power berries, with meat and vegetables balanced, short-term supply wouldn’t be a concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Combined with energy storage glands, his endurance ability in prolonged battles could outshine others’ adventurers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is also why he’s in no rush to recruit new members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other teams require numbers to offset low-level stamina and magic power deficiencies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he’s different; he alone could handle several others, as long as the supply keeps up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially, during this period, having thoroughly grasped the meditation method.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every evening, he’d practice meditation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His magic power continues to increase rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just over a week, his magic power has already grown by nearly ten downgraded magic missiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And coupled with the hidden blue bar of energy storage glands, it’s been incrementally increasing with the goblin kills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His blue bar could now more freely cast 1st-level spells.\u003C\u002Fp>",1101,"2026-06-05T18:36:35.127Z",1,"novelbin.me","e8e2ef9f4e4d3f7e027fb86eca0b4ddce07fcecc22612a85ea0ec975f7f8f148","i-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-chapter-149","i-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-chapter-147",640,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-cover.jpg"]