[{"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-369":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},1310771,1741,"Chapter 369 - 235: The Afflicted Goblins (Part 2)","i-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-chapter-369",369,"\u003Cp>Dark yellow urine flowed from the tattered cloth and green leaves that wrapped around their lower bodies, moistening the soil beneath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They instinctively looked towards the direction of that terrifying aura, but the next moment, an increasingly massive blue light completely filled their view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a brief but intense full-body burning sensation erupting, they instantly lost consciousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss’s two rounds of rapid-fire Magic Missiles swept the ground, causing the goblins to perish before they even saw him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fluctuations of magic calmed, leaving the clearing in chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The death appearance of the goblins was shocking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were almost unrecognizable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everywhere lay charred fragments, broken bone shards, blood, and visceral matter splattered all around, staining the surrounding grass and tree trunks with a large swath of filthy dark red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss had just tested the effect of the Magic Missile after leveling it up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As it turns out, the power almost doubled, and in terms of quantity, it increased from 5 to 6 salvos, and Gauss even felt that pushing for a 7-shot wasn’t difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t mention a group of ordinary goblins; even 1st or 2nd level Elite Goblins couldn’t withstand this level of attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The... the green-skin vermin all died?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four little elves were dumbfounded, their heads buzzing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Gauss looked at the elves, who seemed to be in a dazed state, and quietly reflected on whether he had caused too much of a bloody scene...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elves suddenly turned quickly, flew before him, and exclaimed excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re amazing, big guy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With a thud, those green-skin vermin just died completely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you teach me? I also want to kill the green skins like this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alright...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the excited elves, Gauss realized he was overthinking it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the Pick Elves, many little elves were fierce warriors, and they do not harbor much empathy for their enemies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, little ones, I can’t teach you this magic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Such a shame....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But with you being so strong, big guy, aren’t we useless?\" The little elves, realizing this, sank into disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They lowered their heads, looking at the weapons in their hands, feeling a bit like having skills with no use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your ability to guide me to them is the greatest help.\" Gauss comforted the little ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he walked towards the clearing in the camp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Traces of goblin spirituality gathered towards his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In these two days, after his Clay Magic proficiency broke through to lv4, he no longer needed to rely on this magic to kill targets to collect spirits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as he killed them, regardless of the means, he could complete the collection by activating the magic power of Clay Magic afterward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling his Goblin Soul Body grow slightly stronger, Gauss nodded in satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gauss, your Magic Missile has become stronger,\" Aaliyah exclaimed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The change in power was quite obvious, not to mention she had been with Gauss for a while now and was very familiar with this often-used spell of his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just got used to the upgraded level,\" Gauss said softly. \"Next time I’ll hold back a bit; I won’t level up against such weak enemies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Making things so bloody every time is not ideal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group’s Ying had no impulse to make a move the entire time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just a small group of goblins couldn’t stir her fighting desire in the slightest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She just blinked, looking at Gauss and the Magic Staff in his hand, tilting her head into puzzled thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time flew by quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing how formidable Gauss was, the elves decisively led him to clear out the goblin nests in the forest one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Gauss’s current commission was to investigate and eradicate the subordinate Goblin Tribe of the \"Black Tooth Tribe,\" he wasn’t in a hurry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because, to him, striking goblins was also a high priority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Total monsters killed: 3859\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just a couple of days, he killed nearly two hundred goblins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The node for receiving the next stage reward was drawing nearer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If possible, he hoped to receive rewards and enhancements before officially confronting the commission target.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, he had a hunch that the farthest bunch of goblins mentioned by the elves, the mining tribe, might be related to the commission target.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with the reward almost in reach, there was no reason to neglect it and blindly push for the main quest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When allowed, Gauss didn’t want to do any last-minute breakthroughs during combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s more cautious and reliable to secure the imminent reward first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if attribute enhancements could refresh the body’s state during battle, alleviating weariness, it’s unnecessary to risk it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One should know that attribute enhancements and potential rewards need time to be absorbed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is also a plan for growth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss prefers breakthroughs during calm daily life over rushed ones during battle; it’s more controllable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The green-skin vermin are wiped out again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little elves counted on their fingers, smiling joyfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each death of the goblins they loathe intensely was great news for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are there still goblins nearby?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss looked at the cheerful little elves and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having local guides was indeed a blessing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many goblins hidden in caves and holes would be hard to find just by trying to explore without these forest-dwelling natives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Gauss continued to kill goblins, he felt his Racial Talent [Energy Storage Glands] and [Sturdy Scale Bloodline] had improved significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His energy scales had become much more vivid, and his protection slightly stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, big guy, there are.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me think.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take your time thinking.\" Gauss looked towards his companions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None of his companions objected to his plan to clear goblins around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Ying, the temporary member who had just joined the team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, as the days with Gauss went by, Ying’s confusion deepened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially these past two days, even while merely following the team, or more accurately Gauss alone silently annihilating goblins, she hadn’t done anything herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she was surprised to find her strength seemed to have increased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Initially, realizing this, she thought it must be an illusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until some days ago, her Archery suddenly broke through to a new tier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After her arrows gained the ability to imbue shadow power, she realized the sensation of growing stronger wasn’t an illusion!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Archery was something she recently learned, mainly to have some attack means when using shadow power wasn’t convenient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to her high 5th Profession Tier, she was able to learn archery at a speed incomprehensible to ordinary people, and although this progress was already tremendous, it accelerated these days as if riding a swiftly galloping carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I too sensed my power grew stronger, and it seems related to Gauss; I always told you, it’s not an illusion.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling her mind, Shaid in the shadows remarked innocently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Everything started when you joined this team.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could it really be because of Gauss?\" Ying pondered internally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the beginning, she could sense the mystery surrounding Gauss, even more than herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet with deeper interactions, Gauss’s secrets surpassed her expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn’t resist glancing at Aaliyah and Serdur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew why the two teammates heeded Gauss’s commands readily...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems... it seems rather nice, this feeling.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one can refuse the sensation of continually growing stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned her gaze to Gauss’s back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Gauss’s demeanor was great, even though she kept her shadow ability hidden without making it known, he didn’t force her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Additionally, the inexplicable sense of familiarity allowed her to unconsciously lower her guard against Gauss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Friendly reminder, my master, you’re only a temporary member of this team; once this commission ends, you’ll part ways.] Shaid reminded her rather inappropriately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I know, you don’t need to remind me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Your current priority should be figuring out how to stay; the food here is too good; I don’t want to leave.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m not as profit-driven as you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[So you’re going to leave?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn’t say that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Then what else is there to say?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m here to unravel the mysteries about myself... Yes, that’s right.\" Ying nodded, as if convincing herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Haha]\u003C\u002Fp>",1336,"2026-06-05T18:36:35.128Z",1,"novelbin.me","1481a01e1c82f0d9d47ce9beb23f967f002f1b429148f739c0f9b7f11d05e4fd","i-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-chapter-370","i-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-chapter-368",640,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-cover.jpg"]