[{"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-60":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},1311069,1741,"Chapter 60: After the Quest, an Awkward Predicament","i-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-chapter-60",60,"\u003Cp>\"No, no, of course not,\" Levin chuckled. \"If it had been a kobold with an official challenge level, even level 1, there’s no way we would have dodged that fireball.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss felt a bit disappointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had thought he had just defeated a monster with a challenge level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, upon another thought, the Monster Atlas only lists this kobold as an ordinary one, indicating it doesn’t possess the power to transcend its tier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ve encountered some monsters with weak casting abilities during previous commissions,\" Levin continued. \"They either rely on tools or mutated body parts to exhibit power beyond their own.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Overall, they’re somewhat of a hassle, but not unbeatable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though his prowess might not compare to Gauss’s now, Levin’s adventuring experience was undoubtedly richer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was more than willing to share this information with Gauss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if it was common knowledge, winning the favor of a future caster at the professional level was worth it. Anyone would make that choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No wonder...\" Gauss mused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder he didn’t sense any significant magic fluctuations earlier. It seemed that the old kobold had used mutated body parts to unleash that fireball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He recalled the state of the old kobold instantly aging after the first successful fireball breath. That symptom must have been the price of wielding such power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spell was indeed a formidable force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even a kobold, barely mastering a rudimentary spell, could pose a threat to a squad with a surprise attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it’s also crucial to realize that the professions related to casters are quite fragile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If approached closely, the old kobold could easily be slain with a single sword strike. Being physically weaker, its struggle might even pale compared to its kin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss had only used a Mage’s Hand to seize the fleeting moment, causing it to \"self-terminate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, he was not such a fragile caster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tragic death of a \"companion\" left Gauss filled with reflections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It made him even more resolute in the idea that living was necessary for output.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter the circumstances, one’s priority in battle should always be self-preservation over offensive measures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After collecting the spoils in the hall and ensuring no kobold survivors were left in the nest rooms, the group began trudging out with their loot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About ten minutes later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they emerged from the mine, sunlight hit their faces, prompting the group, who had been in the dark for quite some time, to squint subconsciously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Finally out,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving the cramped and oppressive underground maze, even faced with the dreary and sinister abandoned mine outside, the squad members felt uplifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Humans seemingly hold an innate fear of narrow and dark underground spaces, and although unspoken, the dark environment had been a continuous mental pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief rest at a temporary camp and a glance at the sun, estimating that there was enough time, the team set off towards Gray Rock Town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If possible, it’s best to minimize overnight stays in the wild.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Building a fire, cooking, setting up camp, and taking turns on night watch were all tedious chores.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss wondered how much profit they could get from this venture, looking at the cart filled to the brim with resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the kobolds’ combat ability was questionable, their talent for hoarding was undeniable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They seemed to have an innate strong passion for collecting, filling their living spaces with miscellaneous items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Medvedeva couldn’t discern the value of many items, so they just decided to take it all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mutated old kobold’s body also took up considerable cart space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to the kobold’s corpse, they decided to quicken their pace back to Gray Rock Town, fearing it might start to spoil by tomorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dragging a cartload of miscellaneous items, they managed to return to Gray Rock Town just before nightfall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon entering the town, guards stopped them to carefully inspect the cart’s contents, verifying their identities before allowing passage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next came the familiar routine, with the first stop being the Adventurer’s Hall to submit their task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eighty copper coins for each adult kobold, forty copper coins for each kobold pup, for a total of exactly twenty silver coins, please check and accept them,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon submitting the task items, the Adventurer’s Guild receptionist handed them the commission payment for the task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss curiously peeked below the counter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, he couldn’t see what the receptionist was doing underneath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time they submitted a task, it seemed both the task items and commission payment were handled covertly below the counter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it was an item with no worth, like a beast’s ear, the receptionist wouldn’t bother bringing it out again. But valuable items would be returned along with the currency after checking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it magic?\" Gauss mused to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this world, most unusual occurrences are generally linked to magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he detected no trace of magical fluctuation during the verification process, leaving him pondering whether it was due to his current level or some other reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He left the counter with the commission payment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Levin distributed the money on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss received five silver coins from the Adventurer’s Guild’s commission, noticeably more than the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the rest had no objections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for Gauss’s warning and quick resolution of the kobold with some casting ability, the commission wouldn’t have gone so smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Night Owl Squad, rewards were distributed based on contribution, so it was only fair that those significantly contributing to a task received more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss didn’t feign humility. After expressing thanks, he pocketed the silver coins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next was handling the flat cart’s miscellaneous items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You sure took your time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doyle, who was waiting outside to guard the goods, said impatiently when he saw them come out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quickly get rid of that pile of junk, I’m starving.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides having a quick bite of emergency rations during their midday camp, they hadn’t eaten anything else until now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that, Gauss suddenly felt hungry too, rubbing his stomach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He seemed to feel hungrier than usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recalling the recently acquired racial talent [Rapid Digestion], he pondered before shaking his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed that ability wasn’t entirely beneficial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling hungrier faster? Perhaps he’d turn into a glutton?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh no, the Engel coefficient would rise again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought of needing more money for food made Gauss instinctively rub his recently improved wallet, worried about insufficient funds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword at his side seemed to itch for action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing this dilemma, he felt the need to seek support from old friends while enhancing the Rapid Digestion ability, achieving two goals at once.\u003C\u002Fp>",1088,"2026-06-05T18:36:35.127Z",1,"novelbin.me","e157d3a907fd1040336287675857d86ae365da71c283e00667b6301feb73a4be","i-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-chapter-61","i-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-chapter-257",640,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-cover.jpg"]