[{"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-244":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},1310946,1741,"Chapter 244 - 195","i-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-chapter-244",244,"\u003Cp>Hesitated for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thorough consideration, Gauss reached a conclusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s explore towards the direction of the dark room first, and then scout a bit to decide whether to enter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, compared to the possible rewards from the labyrinth’s dark room, safety is more important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, for some reason, he had an uneasy feeling, as if a sixth sense was trying to warn him about something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aaliyah sensed his hesitation and nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s proceed cautiously.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Serdur nodded as well when he heard this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He only provided the information he had, and as for the subsequent actions of the team, that was naturally up to Gauss to decide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the first level of the labyrinth, the number of adventurers in the second level had significantly decreased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, given the baseline number of adventurers, there were still noticeable tread marks at the entrance of the second level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a short rest, the trio set out in the direction indicated by Serdur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Serdur, when you explored alone before, didn’t you encounter any danger?\" Gauss wielded his Fine Steel Longsword like a Mountain Knife, cutting down the overly lush bushes and branches ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Serdur shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s manageable as long as you avoid certain areas. I can usually detect the scents of most ordinary demons in advance and avoid them, minimizing combat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss nodded at this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the modus operandi of a lone wolf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes, it’s not about whether you can win, but about considering many other factors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, you might encounter unforeseen incidents, and even if you defeat the enemy, what will the toll be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without teammates to rely on, acting alone means you must keep your physical and mental condition relatively optimal at all times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s better to take fewer risks even if it means fewer rewards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, now that the three of them are teamed up, they can be relatively bolder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For instance, the task of clearing the path ahead is alternated, with each person taking turns to rest in the middle of the team to recover strength when tired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even while continuously progressing, the entire team can maintain a good condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After they had traveled some distance, a few new figures emerged from the second level entrance, following closely behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The figures squatted and brushed aside the grass on the ground, glancing at the direction of the footprints.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quickly, through the clear prints on the damp moss ground, they gathered intelligence that two groups split up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One group of three, the other of four.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pursue the side with fewer people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then they lowered their footfalls, merging into the environment like soundless hunters, entering stealth mode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Be careful of the ground ahead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss cautioned, while simultaneously tossing a pebble with his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, the pebble landed, striking a lush patch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Contrary to what one might expect of a pebble bouncing off the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pebble passed straight through the vines and moss, followed by a \"thud,\" and green acid splashed upwards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ssssss!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such dangers lurk everywhere in the labyrinth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some are intentionally crafted traps and hazards, while others, like this one, are natural threats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If one carelessly fell into an acid pool and panicked without crawling out of the exit, getting lost within, the Gauss Force Field protection wouldn’t last long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s find a place to rest for a bit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crossing beyond the hidden acid pool area, the team found an empty spot to sit and rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the break, Gauss took the opportunity to eat while continuing to practice his Clay Magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His current top goal is to elevate his proficiency in Clay Magic to lv2.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or rather, one of his main tasks recently is to develop his Clay Magic as much as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He can sense that after starting to practice Clay Magic, the previously stable progress of his \"Profession Tier\" has started to show signs of loosening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps, as he develops Clay Magic, he might once more see the chance for a level up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Practiced for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The proficiency in Clay Magic increased slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it’s at 7\u002F10.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his palm, the clay formed into three wobbly little human figures under his control, vaguely resembling the three members of their team in posture and height.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With such a skill, even if he retires in the future, he should make a decent amount of money by model making.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe open a figurine company in the Otherworld...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss put away the clay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After resting, the team continued forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, the direction they advanced in was entirely different from the last; as they delved deeper, the number and variety of insects increased greatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the vast majority were ordinary creatures, unworthy of being added to his Monster Atlas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Gauss did unlock the 32nd ordinary monster in the atlas, the acid-spitting beetle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beetle, measuring about 40-60 centimeters in length, could spew small spurts of corrosive acid from its mouthparts, and also attack enemies by charging with the antenna on its head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It appeared small but was, in fact, surprisingly strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it around here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss looked around the expansive passage, focusing on observing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eh?\" Serdur’s face displayed a rare surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He became somewhat uncertain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After searching the walls for a while, he finally found the scratch mark he left last time in the corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, this is the place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Last time, there was still a tree trunk here in the corner, covered with vines. Push aside the vines, and you’d see a deep, bottomless tree hole...\" he said, a tinge of embarrassment appearing on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>",931,"2026-06-05T18:36:35.128Z",1,"novelbin.me","b9f5ca9fb2104a243366d5db726da8a52a2823a3f18ebfc1ba2c7d3cce65efcf","i-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-chapter-245","i-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-chapter-243",640,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-cover.jpg"]