[{"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-558":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},1311350,1741,"Chapter 558 - 309: Prize Selection","i-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-chapter-558",558,"\u003Cp>Lord Gauss and his companions were welcomed into Yuge Town with an enthusiasm beyond imagination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt almost as if he was a local champion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a bit strange...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The team members were all slightly puzzled by the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in any case, not having any particular bias, being welcomed sure beats getting cold stares.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you saying your mayor wants to invite me to the town hall as a guest?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A leading captain of the guard extended an invitation to Gauss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Mr. Gauss,\" the guard captain replied respectfully, \"The mayor heard of your arrival today and specifically instructed us to welcome you here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I appreciate the mayor’s kind invitation, but I might need to visit the Adventurer’s Guild first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss did not directly accept.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, please feel free.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The mayor said your convenience comes first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Gauss’s response, the captain was also pleased to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks for your understanding.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then we’ll leave you be for now, I hope you enjoy your time in Yuge Town.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon the soldiers departed, slightly dispersing the onlooking residents to ensure they wouldn’t affect Gauss and his companions’ activities in town, thus providing ample personal space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The locals of Yuge Town are quite measured.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aaliyah nodded in appreciation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss observed the scene, with the mayor leaving a good initial impression even before meeting in person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least none of the worst clichéd events he imagined unfolded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Come to think of it, this is normal, for an official capable of administering and thriving a town must possess some real skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After inquiring with passersby about the location of the local Adventurer’s Guild, Gauss and his party quietly traversed the streets of Yuge Town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The town was relatively clean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Passing a trading market, they saw a local inspector randomly checking the accuracy of the vendors’ weighing tools, accompanied by a clerk writing reports.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coupled with the occasional sight of patrol units, the town was in good order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entering the Adventurer’s Guild hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This building was almost twice the size of the one in lakeside town, able to accommodate more local and foreign adventurers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss saw the faces of many young adventurers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Any archers? Our team needs an archer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heading north of town to clear fifteen slimes, anyone want to join?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We need a seasoned adventurer who lives locally and has a family to guide our team, generous reward offered.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arriving at the Adventurer’s Guild, the wild, disordered yet vibrant atmosphere hit them like the noise of a bustling market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is what adventurers are.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A band of ambitious people eager to make their mark, like thriving roadside weeds, no matter how you trample them, they will stubbornly grow towards the sunlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Handsome, want to team up?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone in the crowd started recruiting companions including Gauss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, I already have a team.\" Gauss waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The person still wanted to say more but was quickly pulled aside by a companion nearby, whispering something in his ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, he noticed the Five-star Badge hanging on Gauss’s chest, and his pupils suddenly contracted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A level five Professional is quite uncommon in Yuge Town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially with the man having even higher-level companions behind him, like the woman strong as a mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss’s current face doesn’t wield the same influence as in lakeside town; few in the crowd sensed anything extraordinary from this formidable team but dared not confirm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Make way!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Albena’s deep voice sounded from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone who saw her quickly stepped aside several positions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To these novices just embarking on their adventurer journey, she was incredibly imposing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arriving at the section dedicated to Professionals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss and his companions approached the counter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could remove his Identity Badge and speak, the lady behind the counter smiled and asked first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You must be Mr. Gauss, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t surprised to be recognized so promptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Adventurer’s Guild staff must have been notified of his prize claim in advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’d like to collect the Blue Lake Hunting Competition champion’s reward, is it convenient now? What procedures do I need?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Certainly, Mr. Gauss!\" The young woman behind the counter smiled brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please follow me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After giving her colleagues some instructions, she stood up from her seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took a few quick light steps to the front of Gauss and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The warehouse for claiming prizes isn’t here at the Guild.\" The Guild lady explained in a quiet voice. \"It’s over at the town hall square, but it’s not far from here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving the Guild and walking along the road for a few minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They finally arrived at a relatively less crowded square.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The density of soldiers and watchtowers around was significantly higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After passing through several checkpoints.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss and his companions arrived in front of a building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Gauss, please show your Identity Badge.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A guard confirmed his identity again, allowing Gauss to be escorted inside by the staff, though his companions had to wait outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss advanced through the corridor while observing the walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Engravings of some magical patterns adorned the sturdy marble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a vault jointly established by the Yuge Town Adventurer’s Guild and the local town government to store important materials and treasures, with very strict security.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",871,"2026-06-05T18:36:49.310Z",1,"novelbin.me","e00fb8d2a44bf6ac4a759eaf799f30c1ca408f5c1e759c84eb6d2f06de8aac9b","i-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-chapter-559","i-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-chapter-557",640,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-cover.jpg"]