Chapter 10- Reckless 

General Ryouma, his wife and General Drake went together with the Paladins to discuss the possibility of a new Goblin King raising his army.

Vectre and Dean were left in the compound within the garden. Vectre was very curious what the goblin, orcs and hob goblins look like so he was contemplating whether to go out and check how things are outside of the kingom.

Having made up his mind.

“I’m thinking of doing something really stupid right now. You in?” asked Vectre turning to look at Dean.

Contemplating his question Dean answered. “Depends on what kind of stupid thing you are talking about.”

“I’m thinking of checking out those goblins, to really see if the Goblin King exist. Come on it be fun. I promise, I’ll try and protect you.” Said Vectre confidently.

“Umm.. I don’t know.” Hesitated Dean. This seems like a stupid plan. This actually might get them killed. Either way getting killed by the monsters or by their parents.

“Come on Dean. Don’t be a wuss. It be fine.” Vectre said. Trying to convince the hesitating child.

“I don’t know. I’d rather stay here. My father will get angry at me. Your parents will be mad too if they find out.”

“Fine. We’ll stay.” Sighed Vectre. In his heart he still wanted to explore the outside world.

“Wait here. I’m going to get something.” Said Vectre. As he walked away backed into the house and into his room.

“Okay. Let’s see if this works.”

“Cloak of Invisibility and Boots of Hermes.” Called out Vectre softly. The two enchanted items mentioned immediately appeared before him.

Wearing the golden boots with wings on either side of them. Vectre felt his body getting lighter and he started to float.

“Sweet” he grinned.

Spending a few minutes getting used to being air born and controlling the enchanted boots.

He grabbed the cloak of invisibility. Opened the window to his room and flew out at moderate speed.

He maintained a good distance away from the ground. Just higher than the heads of normal people so he doesn’t bump into them. His speed wasn’t very fast for he was afraid of going out of control. His balance was not very good either considering it is first time using the enchanted flying boots of Hermes. The messenger God.

Now nearing the commoner district where the main gate of the Kingdom should be located it. Once he’s passed the gate. He should be able to see the training field just outside of the city walls protected by a lot of soldiers.

To the East should be where the mountains are. The hide out of different kind of monsters. That is also where the goblins are gathering in preparation for the conquest they’re about to try and undertake.

To the West should be the Great Forest where the Elves lives and to the North is where the Dwarfs resides. The underground city. The Kingdom of the Dwarves. Unconquerable because there’s no way to enter it except in specific areas which is heavily guarded by the dwarven army.

After passing the gate and seeing all the soldier stationed there and the merchants, travellers and adventurers coming and going out of the city, made Vectre feel a sense of adventure.

His blood started boiling and adrenaline started kicking in that made him a bit reckless and increased his travelling speed heading towards East.

The mountain of the east or what’s its commonly called The Great Mountain is the dwelling of many monsters. Going deeper into the mountain is where all the strongest monsters lived. Most of them are A rank beast with their own domain.

The Goblin King wouldn’t be in the deeper part of the forest. Although the goblin king is considered S class, the goblin king by itself is not much of a threat. It is barely considered a C rank monster, but his ability to control and give power ups to his army, makes his existence incredibly dangerous and extremely rare. This makes him extremely cautious. The goblin king wanting to not offending the larger power of the mountain choose to stay at the border.

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Now at the foot of the mountain where it littered with trees. A small eight year old child landed on the earthy floor and examined the foreboding trees in front of him.

Their branches swaying back in forth, buffeted by the eerie wind, that is surrounding the forest. The forest was incredibly silent.

Calming down his nerves and keeping faith in his cloak of invisibility and his ability to overcome most danger. Vectre entered the forest.

He noticed there was no animals or monsters in sight. Looking around he could see, felled trees littered the floor and signs of battle here and there.

“HAHAHAHAHA. NO ONE WILL BE ABLE TO STOP US. WE WILL GET RID OF THAT KINGDOM THAT HAS BEEN HUNTING OUR KIND FOR SO LONG.” A red orc with a massive horn protruding from his forehead said to another red orc who had a bigger build than even him.

“Yes. Little brother. With the help of the goblin king. We will kill a lot of those despicable humans and fuck their woman.” Laugh the larger orc.

Vectre noticed that the two of them were relaxing beside a dead body of a vampire moose and seem to scouting the area.

“Hmm. The Goblin King must have ordered there two idiotic orcs to stand guard and report if anyone comes in the forest. I’m guessing their preparation are not quite ready yet.” Thought Vectre.

“Alright. Let’s see how I fare against this guys.”

Circulating mana in his right hand.

“Come forth Senbonsakura.” Chanted Vectre. Immediately making the cloak invisibility disappear.  Vectre appeared in front of them, with his zanpakuto in hand, his presence was announce to the red orcs.

“Huh? What the-“they both look at each other and simultaneously screamed.

“HUMAN!!”

Getting up on their feet. They readied their wooden clubs.

“HAHAAHA. YOU WILL BE THE FIRST HUMAN TO TASTE THE POWER THAT THE GOBLIN KING HAS GIVEN US” laughed the younger goblin.

“BIG BROTHER LET ME HANDLE THIS CHILD.” 

“Okay go get him.” Smirked the older brother.

Vectre kept quiet and focus on the battle that’s about to commence. This will be his first battle and he didn’t want to get too careless.

“FIRE” shouted the orc. The wooden club he was wielding burst into flames. Vectre noticed that the weapon itself was not affected by the fire.

“DIE!!! HUMAN” 

The red orc with a body as big as a small hill charged towards Vectre. Every steps the orc took, the ground shook a little from his weight. Vectre knew that getting hit would be a very bad idea.

Using the ability of his enchanted footwear. He made his speed increase and charge towards the red orc while side stepping on his right side and slashing down with his zanpakuto.

Instinctively the red orc block the sudden attacked. He looked shock, not expecting that attack.

“YOU’RE NOT BAD.” Complimented the orc.

“You too.” Smiled Vectre as he replied. His blood was now pumping. Adrenaline at its highest. His heart was thrashing against his chest, mixture of fear and excitement. Vectre has never felt so alive.

“HERE I GO.” Shouted the red orc.

Sensing something coming. Vectre jumped back and held his sword defensively.

Pointing the flaming club at Vectre. He shot a large fire ball from it.

Surprise by that. Vectre dodge from the side barely dodging the fiery attack.

Not letting the orc have a chance at firing that fire ball again. Vectre took the initiative and attacked, forcing the orc to go on the offensive.

Now finally getting a feel for his opponent. Vectre activated his zanpakuto’s true form.

“SCATTER SENBONSAKURA”