[{"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-72":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},1030726,1343,"Chapter 72: Rewards","i-am-not-goblin-slayer-chapter-72",72,"\u003Cp>After wandering through the woods for most of the day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't until afternoon that Gauss finally discovered traces left by goblins on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several dried small footprints marked a gray stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Total monsters killed: 94\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After eliminating those 5 goblins last night, only 6 more kills remained to reach the goal of 100.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finding just one goblin nest would likely fulfill the requirement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The joy wasn't Gauss's alone - the two villagers who had been wandering through the woods with him all day also shared in the excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon finding these traces, Gauss intensified his search in the surrounding area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, he discovered a goblin tribe in a muddy patch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was unclear whether yesterday's five goblins came from this same group, but even including them would only make thirteen total.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These goblins were also notably small in stature, averaging about one meter in height.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, well-developed goblins could grow to about 1.4 or 1.5 meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even among goblins, this size difference was quite significant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This discrepancy often led to confusion about goblin combat capabilities, as even ordinary goblins varied greatly in strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait here - I'll handle this alone,\" Gauss instructed the villagers, concerned they might follow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was confident in his abilities and worried they might accidentally \"steal a few kills,\" potentially leaving him short of his hundred-kill goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Be careful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss was overthinking - the villagers had no intention of helping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His figure darted swiftly through the woods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silently approaching the muddy area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps too absorbed in the cooling pleasure of their mud baths, the goblins' vigilance had significantly lowered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss was nearly upon them when one finally noticed his presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wah wah wah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As it warned its companions, Gauss already stepped into the ankle-deep mud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pushing off forcefully, his feet splashed through the muddy water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body closed the distance rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cold rapier tore through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Striking downward, it pierced a goblin's throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Goblin killed*1\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Total monsters killed: 95\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other goblins reacted sluggishly, scrambling frantically to grab their weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under their terrified gazes, another goblin lost its head to Gauss's swift blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Total monsters killed: 96\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss's swordplay grew increasingly precise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These nearly hundred kills weren't just numbers - they represented his comprehensive improvement across multiple areas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Killing efficiency, mental fortitude, battlefield strategy, understanding of monster behavior and attack patterns...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These intangible skills and judgments could only be accumulated through extensive practical experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minutes later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the last goblin thrust its stone spear, the tip pressed against Gauss's abdomen only to be absorbed by an invisible force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a look of resentment, the goblin watched as Gauss's rapier flashed upward, severing its neck. The head plopped into the mud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having eliminated all the goblins, Gauss eagerly checked his Adventurer's Manual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>True to form, upon reaching the 100-kill milestone, the system provided new rewards like previous stages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Goblin killed*1\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Total monsters killed: 102\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Reward obtained: Talent [Magic Resistance]\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"[Magic Resistance]: Based on your magic quality, manifests corresponding resistance against hostile spell effects, thereby weakening enemy magic. This talent's effectiveness correlates with your magic quality.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Reward obtained: Strength +1\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next stage: Accumulate 200 total monster kills.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mysterious warmth surged through Gauss's body, particularly saturating his muscle tissue like countless invisible hands kneading them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His muscle fibers visibly tightened and strengthened, previously loose flesh rapidly firming up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within mere breaths, Gauss felt his physical power increase substantially.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opening his eyes, Gauss smiled - the enhancement wasn't limited to strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike previous rewards of spells and attribute points, this time brought something new.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The talent [Magic Resistance]!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss's eyes practically sparkled upon seeing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no question which was more valuable between spells and talents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theoretically, he could learn spells through spellbooks, instruction, or other means even without system rewards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But talents were different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Based on current knowledge, other apprentices only gained corresponding talents when advancing to professional status, determined by their practiced skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not yet a professional, yet already possessing two growth-type talents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One was [Rapid Digestion] that improved with goblin kills, the other this newly acquired [Magic Resistance] which, according to the description, seemed to scale with his magic quality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, theoretically, as his magic grew stronger, so too would his magic resistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An incredible effect!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, this talent addressed one of his weaknesses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Days earlier, when he first mastered casting Mage Armor on others, testing revealed it provided much better protection against physical attacks than magical ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When his Magic Missiles struck Mage Armor, the magical collision caused violent fluctuations that destabilized the protective spell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had theorized this might indicate either Mage Armor's inherent weakness against magic attacks or his own insufficient mastery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, with Magic Resistance, the reason didn't matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This talent would make him far more capable against magical assaults, and perhaps combining it with Mage Armor would significantly boost spell defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, if he chose Mage Armor as his core skill for professional advancement...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spell itself would undergo further transformation, potentially stacking his defensive capabilities to terrifying levels for his rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After quickly reviewing [Magic Resistance]'s effects, he examined the second reward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strength attribute +1.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, it didn't boost his strongest attribute - Intelligence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He strongly suspected the Adventurer's Manual's reward distribution wasn't random.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, increased Strength was acceptable - Gauss quite enjoyed his newly enhanced physical power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a mage apprentice, he had to admit his rapier had been invaluable in these early stages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This strength boost would significantly improve his current combat effectiveness.\u003C\u002Fp>",916,"2026-06-03T09:23:13.438Z","2026-06-03T09:23:16.563Z",1,"novelbin.me","8880ea741fdea21482dec7c5373a0285cda43aab17b8338475ac91d4d5f95ceb","i-am-not-goblin-slayer-chapter-73","i-am-not-goblin-slayer-chapter-71",414,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-am-not-goblin-slayer-cover.jpg"]