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“Oh, I ask thee Guardian, the Sentinel of Old, grant us your shield, grant us your protection, don’t let thy harms hurt us, [Solid Wall]!”
A translucent white shield appeared suddenly. Shaped like a half orb, it protected the three people from frontal attacks. Namely, Iso, Yon, and Lors. Lightning sparks along with some arrows flew towards them but was block by that magical barrier.
“Limib, rum rimel sih ebesigy” The Kiyuwer Speaker, Lors, was having a hard time dealing with the enemies. He swings his tails and attacks with his claws, severing the thread of life of whoever they are fighting.
“Language, Lors, Iso’s still a kid.” Yon wasn’t having much luck either. Sweat trickled down his face and few wounds could be seen in his body here and there. “Sword Art: Flashing Stab!!” Activating a sword skill, Yon dash towards an enemy with blinding speed and stabbing it with his sword.
“I thought we’re dealing with just goblins.” Iso, who was positioned at the rear guard, use spells and such to support them. He currently activated Strengthening Aura and Broken Pillar to boost his two allies.
Yes, they are fighting goblins but there are other things that are joining them. Firstly, Lightning Wolves. These are rare monsters seldomly seen at the surface area. They could produce lightning balls and sparks to attack their enemies. They are considered D- rank alone.
Iso, Yon, and Lors are fighting 5 of them not to mention the goblins fighting along side the wolves. In other terms, this is most probably an almost deadly encounter for them. Leading the group of monsters is a Hobgoblin, easily ranked E+.
“I thought so too.” Yon replied sarcastically to Iso’s remark while performing a riposte against two goblins. Lightning made its way through and shocked Yon’s body. This opening wasn’t wasted and a wolf lunged at him.
“Stop the movements, stiffen the body, [Stunning Counter]!” Iso shortened a chant just so he could make it in time to save Yon. The wolf’s body stopped midair and drop down. Yon, recovering form the shock, punctured the wolf’s head with his sword.
“Thanks for that.” Yon then continued to tanked the other wolves. Current count: 4 wolves, 7 goblins, 1 hobgoblins.
Lors was facing the hobgoblin head-on. Burned claw marks the hobgoblin’s body like a tattoo. Gashes and rips designed the hobgoblin’s further. Breathing heavily, he lunges towards Lors with an angry yell.
Lors side stepped and easily dodge the attack of the hobgoblin. Using his right foot, Lors kicked the hobgoblin in his abdomen sending him flying. It was a one-sided fight, until the hobgoblin called two lightning wolves.
The hobgoblin grinned as he ordered the two wolves to attack Lors. Lightning fast (pun intended), the wolves drives their mouths deep into Lors flesh. Lors tried to move his body wildly trying to shake off the wolves.
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With his strength, he threw one wolf biting his left arm. With his other hand free, he tightly grips the wolf that was biting his right leg and snap its neck. Lors went down on a kneeling position. He was quickly losing blood.
“Descend upon the world, at least just once, let them feel your warm touch, make the cold winter go and let the spring bloom. I, who understand the process of the world, invoke your name, restore what was, [Healing Sanctuary]!”
It was a medium ranked healing spell that Iso activated. Shining orbs of light surrounded both Yon and Lors, their wounds healing and their weary bodies full of energy again. The spell temporarily grants the target/s a barrier and heals them at the same time.
With renewed vigor, Yon managed to kill two goblins and one swoop and deal heavy damage to the other monsters.
Current count: 2 wolves, 5 goblins, 1 hobgoblin.
Seeing that Iso’s magic is going to be a problem, the hobgoblin ordered one of the wolves to attacked him. The wolf easily passes by Yon’s defenses and quickly got near Iso. Iso stumbled in surprise as the wolf attacked at him.
Iso regained his senses and back away, barely dodging the wolf’s claw. He stands and tried to make some distance away from the wolf. But the wolf has fast feet and already covered the distance made.
Sparks flew off from the wolf and went towards Iso in a zig zag manner. Iso deployed some basic barriers to protect himself from the attacks. The wolf keeps getting nearer and nearer at him till almost point-blank range.
Iso made a grin. “Firebolt”. He was actually muttering a chant while moving. And now the wolf, realizing his mistake could only stand there as the how bolt of fire hit it at point-blank range.
Yon smiled that Iso manage to deal with the problem y himself. He already finished off the last wolf and was already dealing with the remaining goblins.
Lors was already holding the lifeless body of the hobgoblin. The three already won this encounter. The remaining goblins tried to escape but failed due to Yon’s speed. All of them was killed of course.
Now all they have to do is cut off the goblins’ ear and stuff to get the proof that they finished their quest.
“They better pay us as well for defeating those lightning wolves.” Iso grumbled as he cuts an ear from the wolf near him.
“Why are the lightning wolves with them anyways? They don’t ally themselves with other monsters unless they were tamed by someone strong.” Yon replied leisurely as he cuts some goblin ears.
“We’ll just have to report this to the guild later.” Iso said as he walks towards the next wolf. After cutting its ears, Iso noticed Lors haven’t moved from his spot. Lors was looking intently at the body of the hobgoblin.
Curious, Iso went nearer to Lors and asked. “What is it? Is there something wrong with the hobgoblin?”
Lors didn’t reply and just simply pointed at a symbol etch at the hobgoblin’s leather armor. Yon also went near and looked at the symbol. The symbol has an inverted triangle and circled by a dragon biting its tail.
The Symbol [https://media-private.canva.com/MAC7a6MBWQo/1/screen.jpg?response-expires=Sat%2C%2023%20Jun%202018%2006%3A15%3A30%20GMT&AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAJJATJK7JCUD446NA&Expires=1529734530&Signature=vD4H6CdZCUiITjQqwWtsyqkZMPA%3D]
“That’s weird. Maybe, the hobgoblin stole the leather armor from someone important?” Yon made a hypothesis. “Check the other goblins.”
After checking what the goblins’ wear, they all saw that the same symbol was engraved there.
“This isn’t a coincidence. Someone organized these goblins.” Yon finally concluded.
“We should report this to the Guild. They might know something.” (Iso)
“Dubl wukg re weril tikl” Lors said as he gathered the dead bodies of monsters in one place.
“Yes, you’re right. We don’t want them returning back as undead now, do we?” Yon then gestured to Iso. “Will you do the honors?”
“With pleasure” Iso started chanting and casted fireball at the bodies, burning them till the remains are but ashes.