[{"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-574":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},1311366,1741,"Chapter 574 - 316: Fellow Travelers (2)","i-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-chapter-574",574,"\u003Cp>But, can the creature before me still be considered human?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss doesn’t really think so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, I cannot view her from the perspective of an ordinary caster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss’s eyes narrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems her skull is shrouded in a layer of black aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is precisely this black aura and steel-like skeleton that provide solid protection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Can the Fireball Technique melt it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss isn’t too sure, more crucially, there’s the victim that Ying found underground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fireball Technique shouldn’t collapse the cellar below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While contemplating, Gauss’s body leaves the ground with the aid of the Flying Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The White Magic Wand quietly appears in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the tip of the wand points at the skull.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eight consecutive Magic Missiles instantly shoot out in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While breath casting has its advantages, it also has drawbacks; after all, the preparation is done internally, and even with his enhanced physique, frequently casting spells in a short time increases the burden on his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, he still uses traditional wand casting for rapid firing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The azure glowing spheres cut through the air, targeting the floating skull.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Magic Missiles released by Gauss several times just skim past her skull.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems a special force is squeezing the Magic Bullet away one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss encounters this kind of situation for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he quickly adjusts, with his mind rapidly analyzing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although not knowing the principle, the opponent seems to have high physical resistance while also possessing a layer of magic resistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve truly angered me, Little Mage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old witch said grimly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even now, though her head has been knocked off, she still maintains a considerable degree of confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where does your confidence come from?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss doesn’t feel very strong magical energy from her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is also the reason why he still remains somewhat composed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His perception of magic power should be several times that of the opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Considering the opponent’s aged and weakened appearance, even possessing abilities similar to \"Flying Headman,\" it’s normal for her magic power to decline due to aging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He holds many cards, while the opponent looks like she has none to play.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is she unafraid of me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even those evil \"puppet\" helpers of hers won’t hold out for long under Albena’s encirclement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it weren’t for not knowing the witch’s backup plans, he might continue to engage in close combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That sneak attack punch didn’t directly kill her, but it clearly made her uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Gauss was contemplating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The witch shook her head, seemingly finally recovering from the concussion a moment ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s indeed a decent body.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stuck out her tongue, eyes fixed on Gauss’s healthy body, drooling with greed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She has already experienced the power of that physique firsthand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Comparable to a warrior’s robust body while also mastering extremely special casting methods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Does he have some special lineage?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She licked her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, she thought little Abby was the perfect body, but now it seems, compared to the young man in front of her, it’s simply child’s play.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’s truly tempted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, occupying a man’s body will cause strong soul and body rejection after the procedure; the most severe time, she nearly died from side effects, which is why almost all the bodies she’s occupied are female.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, regardless of such a heavy price, the \"affection\" for the man in front remains undiminished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In her mind, a voice like a devil’s temptation keeps telling her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If successful in taking over that body, all her troubles, whether it’s the speed of aging or strength bottleneck, would be resolved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as she becomes him, everything will be better...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She would obtain everything she desires!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes gradually reddened, like a starving wolf seeing a piece of bloody fresh meat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This thought progressively occupied her brain, even making her feel an urgent craving, unable to wait any longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While lost in daydreaming, Gauss continues to release the Dagger Cloud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dagger Cloud shrouds the witch’s head, with energy daggers quickly weaving through her; although causing no damage, Gauss observes the surface black aura vibrating in resistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This shows it’s quickly consuming energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So the upper limit of protection is tangible. He mused in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wizard’s abilities are always famed for their eeriness, and since unclear what malice the witch harbors, Gauss decides not to engage in close combat for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze towards him is very unnerving, as if she’s going to devour him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For safety’s sake, Gauss decides to continue using Flying Techniques and long-range spells to kite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If all else fails, relying on vast magic power, rapid energy replenishment, magic, and mobility can also deplete her protective black aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with Gauss’s attacking approach, the witch no longer shows anger; on the contrary, her eyes become exceedingly gentle, occasionally nodding in satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is your magic power abundant?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s more than enough to wear you down.\" Gauss floated in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Continuing to calmly cast magic, Magic Missiles, Flaming Arrows are tossed like they’re free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These two spells are the most practiced, having the best effect for the same magic power consumption.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, under the release of these two spells, he can almost achieve no consumption, since he’s chewing pre-prepared food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, there’s still actual consumption, incurred by the Flying Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around the witch also begins to condense arrows of black-purple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He relies on the mobility of the Flying Technique, nimbly dodging some in midair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rest are canceled by Gauss’s position and robe protection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both seem to be probing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss’s peripheral glance notices the black stains appearing on the Moonlight Robe, left by the witch’s dark energy arrows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hasn’t it cleansed itself?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss thoughtfully retracts his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Controlling his body in the air dodges the arrows precisely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Flying Technique has become quite adept after extensive recent training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you have little magic power left?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss dodges the arrows, calmly asks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The witch’s magic power is already less than his, and clearly, relying only on a head doesn’t allow rapid recovery abilities like him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless the opponent is vast superior in skill, he doesn’t believe anyone could surpass him in spell consumption warfare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His magical capability is simply preeminent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough, hehe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The witch gives a sly laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps feeling the timing is right, her conveyed sense of glee is increasingly difficult to hide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Gauss evades another attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The witch doesn’t continue casting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next moment, the black aura around her head intensifies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, it’s not magic power, but...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss grows increasingly certain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The witch’s head erupts with a black glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simultaneously, that eerie lone head seems to be teleporting, swiftly approaching Gauss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your body will be mine!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly appearing above Gauss’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The jaws open wide, revealing a gaping maw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, rings of invisible special energy surge like tides, accompanied by the witch’s sharp roar, enveloping Gauss’s body entirely!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not a sound wave-type magic attack, but a power Gauss finds familiar yet strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is neither physical shock nor magical turbulence but directly targets the consciousness core, shaking the life source with a Soul Attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The witch’s eyes gleam with insane determination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She seems to see the soul of the perfect body before her shattering from her attack, ultimately allowing her to easily take this masterless body and flee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Succeed in the brain transplant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She will ascend a path to the heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Robbing the body’s extraordinary magical affinity, breaking through level bottlenecks, and never needing to trade bodies like a hermit crab any longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hehe!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sudden, intense piercing pain surges in her thinking brain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The invisible wave, enough to turn ordinary professionals into fools or even shatter souls, encounters an unyielding reef near Gauss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss’s gaze matches with the witch’s panic-filled eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coincidentally, he too has some research in using souls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn’t this... a meeting between peers?\u003C\u002Fp>",1308,"2026-06-05T18:36:49.310Z",1,"novelbin.me","4e22791d60283004a96a2702350b45b54aceb14210d9dfe9e27adc696729ff2a","i-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-chapter-575","i-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-chapter-573",640,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-cover.jpg"]