[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-am-not-goblin-slayer":3,"chapter-i-am-not-goblin-slayer-i-am-not-goblin-slayer-chapter-175":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I Am Not Goblin Slayer",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1030829,1343,"Chapter 175: The Green Pavilion in the Maze","i-am-not-goblin-slayer-chapter-175",175,"\u003Cp>However, checking the personal stats panel in the Adventurer's Manual didn't reveal any noticeable attribute changes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if it was just an illusion, at least he'd genuinely enjoyed it as pure culinary delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How's your body feeling after eating that? Any side effects?\" Gauss asked Aria, who had stood up beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aria placed a hand on her stomach, carefully assessing her physical condition before shaking her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Other than being stuffed, I don't seem to be experiencing any of those uncomfortable symptoms like before,\" Aria replied, sounding equally surprised.ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ N0veI.Fiɾe.net\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She'd fully expected symptoms similar to when they'd eaten frog and snake meat - mouth numbness and full-body chills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, this higher-level elite monster's meat turned out to be surprisingly mild.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well then, Mimic Chests seem quite suitable as regular ingredients,\" Gauss mused, stroking his chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite how effortlessly Gauss had dealt with it, Mimic Chests had a challenge rating of level 2.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Combined with their unique camouflage abilities, ordinary adventurers stood no chance against such monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Mimic Chests typically only appeared in dangerous places like mazes, making them completely inaccessible to regular people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And how many people exploring perilous mazes would prioritize culinary curiosity after defeating a Mimic Chest anyway?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Probably only adventurers like Gauss who were obsessed with eating monster ingredients.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget it, let's keep exploring,\" Gauss decided, dropping the subject.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stored the freshly cleaned Mimic Chest shell and its two rows of sharp teeth in his Storage Bag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chest body itself could hold other supplies, so it didn't take up much extra space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both the chest body and teeth were quite durable, making them valuable trophies he couldn't just leave behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thoroughly searching the platform's surroundings and extracting a few ancient silver coins from between the floor tiles, the satisfied pair climbed back onto the path using vines and platforms on the opposite side from where they'd come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Urfen demonstrated his incredible leaping ability with several powerful jumps between platforms, landing steadily beside them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With stomachs full and energy restored, the team set off again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss recast [Gauss Field] on himself, Aria, Urfen, and Eck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This had become his habitual practice in the wild - every few hours, before the spell expired, he'd dismiss it and recast fresh protection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though mana-intensive, this method minimized the risk of being ambushed during protection gaps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, the ancient Mimic Chest meat they'd eaten was still steadily providing nutrients and energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their footsteps grew lighter and more energetic as they navigated the lush second level of the maze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Crack!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss stepped back swiftly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, an oversized Venus flytrap snapped its serrated leaves shut on the ivy-covered wall beside them, the edges still quivering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Knew it,\" Gauss chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After half a day in the maze's second level, he could now predict where such ambushers might lurk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This seemingly dreamy, verdant space concealed countless dangers beneath its beautiful surface - strange plants, aggressive flora, and all manner of insects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far more treacherous than the desolate first level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He recalled the adventurer team attacked that morning outside. Their decision not to venture into the second level, even after finding the entrance, had been wise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given what he now knew, that non-professional team would have struggled to leave unharmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the weakest monsters here possessed exceptional stealth and aggression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder the Labyrinth Guide recommended only basic adventurers explore the first level, explicitly suggesting the second level and below were for true professionals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Magic Missile!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After creating safe distance, Gauss pointed his staff at the carnivorous plant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep blue missile struck precisely where the flytrap rooted into the stone wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Boom!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The giant obstruction exploded, scattering green chunks and sticky sap everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Carnivorous Plant ×1 slain\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Total monsters slain: 1,501\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this kill, Gauss unlocked his 25th ordinary monster entry in the Monster Encyclopedia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It became the 25th because earlier, he'd slain a [Giant Beetle] for his 24th entry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Acquired title [Carnivorous Plant Hunter]. This title upgrades with more kills.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Current effect: Bane\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Generally speaking, when detected beforehand, most plant-type low-level monsters weren't particularly challenging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even without Gauss's ranged magic, a few solid strikes to the roots with a long weapon could finish them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The key, of course, was \"detecting them beforehand\" - crucially important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss increasingly appreciated how vital perception attributes were in the maze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the [Empathy Bracelet] on his wrist, his initial inclination to sell it for money was shifting toward keeping it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least during his maze explorations, it proved immensely useful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wearing it not only helped avoid dangers but also led to extra treasure finds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could always sell it later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Passing the flytrap remains, Gauss inspected carefully but found nothing valuable. After some hesitation, he collected several unidentified spherical objects (possibly seeds or fruits) into his Storage Bag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The team pressed forward, pushing through dense leaves with rustling sounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Another signpost ahead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They reached an open area resembling a hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There stood a familiar-looking weathered sign with illegible carvings, accompanied by an ancient stone bench.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having traveled for some time, Gauss and Aria sat on the bench to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through recent experience, Gauss confirmed that eating Mimic Chest meat provided temporary strength and stamina boosts lasting about two hours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps long-term consumption, combined with his [Energy Storage Gland], could gradually enhance his physique?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had that intuition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gauss, look over there!\" Aria suddenly turned while sitting, spotting something unusual behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following her pointing finger, Gauss saw a deep green pavilion—or perhaps a large birdcage—woven from dense vegetation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hazy green energy membrane surrounded it, making details indistinct from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was that?\u003C\u002Fp>",939,"2026-06-03T09:23:13.439Z","2026-06-03T09:23:16.563Z",1,"novelbin.me","a40afe0328a1d0784021b7a1e46710f37077b05ed6d9aa07e83137106b304292","i-am-not-goblin-slayer-chapter-176","i-am-not-goblin-slayer-chapter-174",414,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-am-not-goblin-slayer-cover.jpg"]