CHAPTER 3: Break
I walked out the door and stood in front of the red gate. When I heard the keks and groans of the goblins, I felt anger slowly rise from within me, but I kept it down.
I can`t be stupid and act on impulse. I can`t bring mom back if I`m dead, right?
I take a deep breath and peek through the gaps of the gate.
“Those little…” I grit my teeth as I watch the scene in front of me.
At least twenty goblins were out there, breaking into people`s houses and stealing. Some would occasionally call the other goblins to carry a girl or two outside.
I felt my hate deepen as I heard the goblins` laughter. As if they were mocking me.
I held my weapon tighter and endure. I need to wait for the perfect opportunity.
As they got closer, my eyes widened as I noticed that these goblins were bigger than the one I faced last night. Not only that, but their weapons are much better than the rusty knife.
They mostly held clubs, short swords, but some were using bows and arrows.
‘Looks like I still have a chance’ I smile as I noticed that the goblins were walking in pairs.
I held my chin as I think of a way to fight them.
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Two goblins were in front of the house at the end of the street. It stood there, a good distance away from the other houses. It wasn`t really that different in terms of size or design, however it was much more secure.
Thick fences covered the entire house. Barbwire wrapped around the house, and to top that all off, the gates were had seven different locks!
It was due to this house`s isolation that barely any goblin`s spawned here.
Though they didn`t want to, they still had to check if any of their brethren spawned in this house. It was a direct order from the leader after all.
There was also the possibility of a beautiful woman being inside.
The goblin`s long slimy tongue licked it`s cracked lips as it called for the others to help them in breaking in.
Twenty goblins gathered in front of the house with vicious grins. They held their weapons very menacingly as some of them laughed.
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I`ve devised the perfect plan!
I run towards the door and hide myself behind it. I stood there, hammer in hand, waiting for a goblin pair to come.
My plan is like this, I would knock one out by hitting them in the head, and then I would attack the other one before it could make any noises.
“kekkekekek…” The sound of goblins laughing filled my ears. I suck in a breath of cold air. That`s definitely more than just two goblins. Why?!
And then it hit me.
My father put a lot of locks on the gate.
I facepalmed. I can`t believe I forgot about this crucial detail! Of course they`re going to get more people, they can`t just break in with two of them.
Okay, change of pla---
*klink*
Huh?
*klink*
*klink*
*klink*
Wha---
*klink*
Ah?!
*klink*
No—
*klink*
Author`s note: Goblins are basically the bandits of the monster world. They like to steal, rape, and kill just for the fun of it all, so naturally, they learn skills like Lock Picking faster than any other race. They`re also cold-blooded and won`t care even if they`re allies are killed.
Think. Think, Earl. THINK FOR CHRIST`S SAKE!!
I could hear the goblin`s footsteps as they get closer and closer, and I have absolutely no idea on what to do.
I grit my teeth and run towards my mom`s room and skid the bed to block the door.
I didn`t care if they heard me move the bed. I just didn`t care anymore.
I went to the corner and sat holding my knees. The tears fell from my eyes as I whimpered.
As the goblins footsteps got louder, I started shivering.
“Mom” I whisper. “I`m sorry.”
They started to bang on the door and my face turned pale. I close my eyes, hoping this nightmare will end. But it won`t. This is only the beginning.
The doors burst open, making mom`s body fall from the bed.
“Mom…” I crawled to mom`s body, ignoring the goblins that were coming in.
“…I`m sorry” I turn and block the goblin`s knife with my mother`s body.
“I`m sorry.” I said, tears spilling as I swung my hammer at the goblin`s head.
“I`m sorry” I wheeze as I kept on swinging. With every swing, a goblin`s head was struck.
“I`m sorry!” I use my mother`s body shield myself from another goblin`s attack.
“I`M SORRY!!” I fell to the ground, twelve unconscious goblins in my wake. The others ran away during the battle.
I get up shakily, and place my mother`s disfigured body on the bed while muttering ‘sorry’.
With hammer in hand, I smash the heads of the unconscious goblins in the darkest game of whack-a-mole I`ve ever played.
‘Crack. Crack. Crack.’ Over and over, their skulls cracked.
A notification came in the end.
Goblin (x12) = 600 EXP gained (+ 600 Bonus EXP)
You have leveled up! All injuries healed
You have leveled up! All injuries healed
You have leveled up! All injuries healed
Titles Unlocked
New Title Gained: One Against Many
You have successfully won against multiple enemies alone.
+ 5% Damage against multiple enemies
You have learned a new skill: Hammer Bash
Hammer Bash 1
* Use 5 MP to empower your blows.
You have learned a new skill: Defend
Defend 1
* Use 5 MP to enhance the defense of a shield.
I passed out.