[{"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-517":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},1311309,1741,"Chapter 517 - 291: Blue Lake Hunt","i-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-chapter-517",517,"\u003Cp>With a local guide leading the way, Gauss and his group quickly found the inn near the docks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rooms offered an excellent view, allowing them to take in the lake’s scenery at a glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps due to the Grand Lake Competition, the inns in the small town were nearly full, with a constant flow of tourists and participants in varied attire, in stark contrast to the quiet Gold and Silver Town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The time was just past noon, with the sun shining brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss and the others had no intention of resting further at the inn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a simple wash and change into more comfortable clothing for activities, they leisurely strolled onto the bustling main street, intending to experience the rare festive atmosphere firsthand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as they stepped onto the street, a wave of lively noise hit them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stalls of all kinds lined the streets, the air filled with the aroma of grilled fish and meat, mixed with the fresh moisture brought by the lake breeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s so lively!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aaliyah’s eyes sparkled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze roamed from stall to stall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused at a stall selling shells and trinkets, picking up a wind chime-like ornament and gently shaking it to listen to its crisp and melodious sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The street vendors sold not only food but also exquisite knick-knacks resembling souvenirs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why didn’t you buy it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss asked curiously when he saw Aaliyah returning empty-handed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was too expensive. That owner must think I’m a fool, asking for two silver coins for a small wind chime.\" Aaliyah shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While she didn’t lack the money, she didn’t want to be ripped off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The price was so absurd she couldn’t even be bothered to haggle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group then did some further shopping on the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They didn’t return to the inn to rest until dusk approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss walked alone on the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After exploring and inquiring during the day, he had gained some understanding of the surrounding situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had focused on asking about the distribution of nearby monsters and also learned about the origins of the \"Five Town United Grand Lake Competition.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This festival originally arose because the livelihoods of five towns around the Blue Lake heavily depended on this vast water area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the struggle for the best fishing grounds, lake treasures, and the elusive blessing of the Lake God, the relations among the five towns were not harmonious, with constant friction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, it was proposed to host a competition to promote communication among the towns and use this chance to worship the Lake God, praying for good weather and abundant harvests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, the \"Five Town United Grand Lake Competition\" was born.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over time, the event grew larger in scale, the prizes became richer, turning into a grand festival held every few years, becoming an important platform for improving inter-town relations, attracting tourists, and stimulating trade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Additionally, choosing this time of year to hold the event had its deeper considerations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The transition between summer and autumn, with hot weather, is when demons are most active.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The festive activities and the presence of large crowds inherently help drive away many of the weaker demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the towns could seize this opportunity to patrol collaboratively, share intelligence, and even organize joint actions against strong demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many adventurers, drawn to the fame, could help eliminate demons in the surrounding waters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Total Monsters Killed: 7611\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The visit to Gold and Silver Town had helped Gauss accumulate over a thousand in his monster kill count, leaving him just a step away from 8000.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as well, Gauss thought his Red Dragon Beast, Hephaestus, had eaten too many goblins lately, sensing it was getting a bit tired of them, and decided they could head to the Blue Lake to try some \"river delicacies\" for a change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Gao wasn’t unreasonable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creatures on the ground, swimming in water, flying in the sky—a variety of food for a balanced diet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss toyed with a special Crystal Stone in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a tool for the \"Blue Lake Hunting Tournament,\" one of the core events of the Grand Lake Competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he didn’t understand the exact mechanism, the stone could record corresponding event points when brought close to a monster’s corpse after a successful hunt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss hadn’t initially planned to participate in the lake competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just thought that even if he didn’t register, he was going out hunting anyway, so it was convenient to take part.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps he could even place well in the event.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After leaving Lakeside Town, he used the Flying Technique to fly a bit further until he was sure no one was around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he released the Red Dragon Beast from his creature pouch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roar——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Red Dragon Beast yawned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though it had been \"confined\" in the creature pouch for the past few days, it hadn’t grown irritable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the contrary, it thoroughly enjoyed the rare peace, reminiscent of carefree days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry, no goblins for lunch today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss patted its dragon head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On its head, two deep red, smooth little horns had begun to emerge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They looked somewhat cute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Receiving the good news, Hephaestus’s mood settled a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s take off,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he said, climbing onto the dragon’s back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the dragon’s wings flapping, their altitude swiftly soared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss put on the Eagle Eye monocle, his vision turning crystal clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flat, expansive land was crisscrossed with rivers and ponds, the vast, sea-like Blue Lake dominating the view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some scouting, he began directing Hephaestus towards a certain wide river.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they approached, figures on the riverbank became clearer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About twenty half-human-sized Little Fishmen, seen out of the corner of his eye, were dragging two already-dead wild sheep on the road towards the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This group of Little Fishmen held fish-spears; some were dragging, while others vigilantly scanned the surroundings, wary of potential attacks by beasts or demons attracted by the scent of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>",989,"2026-06-05T18:36:48.637Z",1,"novelbin.me","369395af35fa4309f52607a0376dd8f23bfa88f47b5c3298ab616ca48e3eaf6a","i-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-chapter-518","i-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-chapter-516",640,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-cover.jpg"]