Goblin Kingdom – Volume 3: The Age of Warlords – Chapter 165: Battle in the Rain (2/2)

Goblin Name Cheat Sheet

The [Goblin] is to make it easier to CTRL+F

[Goblin]Gi Ga
The goblin in that estranged group that was with the protagonist when he defeated an orc. He is currently a noble class, the highest amongst the protagonist’s subordinates. He prefers to use the spear.

[Goblin] Gi Gu
The former leader of the village. He was pressured by the protagonist in his goblin noble form, and was added to his subordinates. He uses the long sword, and is relatively smart for a goblin rare. Became a goblin noble in chapter 39.

[Goblin] Gi Gi
Known as a beast warrior, a goblin with the ability to tame beasts.
He evolved while hunting spear deer with the protagonist.
He prefers to use the axe. His goblin class is rare.

[Goblin] Gi Go
A goblin with many wounds on his body. The food of his horde was stolen by the gray wolves, so he made a decision to follow the protagonist. He is the most experienced amongst the goblin rares. His weapon is a curved katana. He acts like a samurai.

Recently became a noble, and received the divine protection of the Sword God, Ra Baruza.

[Goblin] Gi Za
The druid goblin rare that recently joined them.

[Goblin] Gi Ji
A goblin rare. He evolved in chapter 37 after hunting with Gi Ga. He has the <> skill which makes him great for scouting.

[Goblin] Gi Do
Druid. Uses wind magic.

[Goblin] Gi Jii
Goblin Rare. From Gi Gu’s Faction. He is known for his <> which allows him to see his opponent’s weakness.

[Goblin] Gi Da
Goblin Rare. From Gi Ga’s faction. Notable skills are <> and <>.

[Goblin] Gi Zu.
Goblin Rare. The goblin favored by the Mad God (Zu Oru). Has the <> skill.

[Goblin] Gi Zo
Druid. Water magician.

[Goblin] Gi De
Beast tamer.

[Goblin] Aluhaliha
Leader of Paradua, one of the four goblin tribes and are known for their use of rider-beasts, which are essentially giant tigers.

[Goblin] Rashka
Leader of Gaidga, one of the four goblin tribes and are known for their valor and brutish strength.

[Goblin] Gilmi
Receiver of the title, The First Archer. He is the second in command in Ganra, one of the four tribes known for their rare ability amongst goblins to use bows.

[Goblin] Narsa
The Princess of Ganra. She is the only female goblin rare introduced so far.

[Goblin] Yellow
From Gordob tribe. He is the father of their priestess.

 

Other Characters

Humans

Reshia Fel Zeal (17 years-old)
The priestess known as the saint. As the Healing Goddess’ follower, she lives to spread the word and teach righteousness. She has the divine protection of the goddess, and can heal others.

Lili (21 years-old)
She studied the famous sword style, Zweil Style, in the capital. She has sworn fealty to Reshia. And while she may have lost to the protagonist in one hit, she has proven herself strong enough to easily defeat three normal goblins.

Mattis (26 years-old)
The second son of a farmer. He’s largely responsible for drying the meat to preserve them.

Chinos (24 years-old)
The third son of a farmer. He plows the fields and is close to Mattis.

Keifel (28 years-old)
An adventurer who took on a request to escort Reshia through the Forest of Darkness. He’s strong enough that he could easily wield a steel great sword, but the protagonist still managed to kill him.

Zeon (32 years-old)
A follower of Ativ. He specializes in fire magic. In his battle against the protagonist, he used his fire magic, but still lost. In the end, he tried to blow himself up along with the protagonist, but the protagonist’s words agitated him, causing him to lose the opportunity.

Tinra (23 years-old)
A villager. She is one of the women used by the goblins as a breeding machine that the protagonist killed.

Ashtal Do Germion (59 years-old)
The king that rules the western region of the continent in which the Forest of Darkness and the connecting borders are included. He is a powerful ruler with seven holy knights under him. He has recently ordered three of those holy knights to search for the saint.

Gowen Ranid (45 years-old)
The feudal lord that rules over the region next to the Forest of Darkness. As one of the country’s strongest powers, he is renowned as the Iron-Armed Knight. He is currently leading his soldiers in a quest to find the saint.

Gulland Rifenin (31 years-old)
A former adventurer. As one of the country’s strongest powers, he is renowned as the Storm Knight. He’d been stationed in the northern mountains, but the king called him back to send him off in a quest for the saint.

Gene Marlon (24 years-old)
As one of the country’s strongest powers, he is renowned as Lightning-Fast Knight. He was previously stationed at the south, but the king called him back to send him on a quest to search for the saint. Killing is his favorite past-time. Whether it’s a man, a demihuman or a monster, they’re all just pieces of meat to be cut down before him.

Herculean Wyatt (40 years-old)
A member of the Blood Oath of the Flying Swallow. He specializes in handling great shields. He has a gentle personality, but beware for his anger isn’t one to be taken lightly.

Mage Killer Mill (19 years-old)
A member of the Blood Oath of the Flying Swallow. She is an assassin that favors the use of talons. Renowned as the mage killer, she is a mage’s worst nightmare.

Wand of Destruction Bellan (37 years-old)
A member of the Blood Oath of the Flying Swallow. He wields a fire staff. As a former knight, he cares a great deal about honor.

Hawk-Eyed Fick (31 years-old)
An adventurer with two names. He has exceptional perception and skill. He is currently searching through the Forest of Darkness under Gulland’s lead.

The White Hand of Life (Previously translated as divine hands) (Age Unknown)
A priest robed in white. She specializes in healing and support. Her age, name, and origin are all unknown.

Vitz (25 years-old)
A talkative sword-wielding adventurer. He’s actual strength isn’t bad, but he’s still far from being deserving of a second name.

Yugil (26 years-old)
An adventurer and an unwilling shield bearer. He might appear old, but he is actually still young.

Yoshu (26 years-old)
The younger brother of the slaves Gene purchased. The collar of obedience around his neck keeps him from going against Gene’s orders. Healers are rare, so he’s been made into a shield bearer.

Shumea (28 years-old)
The older sister of the slaves Gene purchased. The collar of obedience around her neck keeps her from going against Gene’s orders. Contrast to her brother who bears a shield, she uses a spear.

Household of the Gods

The goddess.
The Goddess of the Underworld and the Goddess of Valor. As the goddess the snakes serve, she has given her blessing to the protagonist. She is a dangerous woman with her deep jealousy and fierce temperament.

Zenobia
The Goddess of Healing. She has given her blessing to Reshia. She has also warned the protagonist to protect her. The goddess might hate her, but she doesn’t feel the same way toward The goddess.

Pitch Black (Verid)
A one-eyed red-eyed snake that belongs to the Goddess of the Underworld.

Twin-Headed Snake
Known to the goblins as the Lord of Decay. He is one of the snakes that fought the world with the Goddess of the Underworld.

Others

Selena
The elven woman Gene purchased. She became a slave after running away from her tribe.

Hasu
A high kobold. She is one of the protagonist’s pets.
The protagonist managed to tame her by giving her orc corps and other meat as bait.
She is a fortuitous kobold who somehow managed to become the leader of her pack.

Cynthia
As the pup of the gray wolves, she has been given the elven name that means lady of the lake. Reshia, Lili, and other children and women are quite taken by her lovely fur.

Gastra
As the pup of the gray wolves, he has been given the name of a wise human monarch that means sovereign of the wind’s howls. His uninhibited personality leads him to battle Hasu for ranks on a daily basis.

Bui
A timid orc. Gol Gol had taken a liking for him despite his small body. After Gol Gol died, he led the orcs to the west, but the protagonist managed to capture them.

Gol Gol
The orc king that attacked the village. He is a berserker who can use skills. He was defeated by the protagonist.

 

Volume 3: Chapter 165 – Battle in the Rain (2/2)

As the Goblin King attacked, the rest of the goblins followed suit and attacked the humans.

“My liege is fighting… We should watch over his duel, but…”

Gi Jii Yubu was unsure whether he should move his army or not.

“It would be better if you move your army. If the king can’t lead, then someone needs to take his place,” Gi Za Zakuend said. “If you’re not doing it, I will.”

Gi Jii was unhappy with Gi Za’s attitude, so he turned to Gi Ga Rax, but he didn’t say anything and merely watched Gi Za.

Helpless, Gi Jii raised his spear. “The darkness is our domain! Attack!”

At his behest, the goblins lined up their spears and attacked the humans hiding within their camp.

The goblins readied their weapons and calmly approached in formation.

The panicking humans did not know what to do. They fought individually and ran about like frightened mice.

Some of them would challenge the goblins from time to time, but they were quickly dealt with by the goblins’ line of spears.

“Gi Jii, leave the back open,” Gi Za said.

“Why? Wouldn’t it be better if we surround them?” Gi Jii asked.

“It’s easier to kill when the prey is running, right?” Gi Za smiled.

“I don’t think it’s advisable to underestimate humans,” Gi Jii replied, daunted.

“Caution is important, indeed; but if we’re too timid, we’ll miss an opportunity,” Gi Za said with a smile.

Gi Za called out to Gi Ga, who was riding on the back of his black tiger. “Let’s leave the front to Gi Jii, we can take the flanks.”

“…I don’t mind, but what about the tribes? Think they’ll agree?” Gi Ga Rax asked.

The goblins from the Gi Village and the tribal goblins had a sensitive relationship. When the king was around, they were equals, but when he wasn’t, the goblins become unsure how to proceed.

“I’ll take responsibility. If the Gaidga demands it, I’ll even offer my head.” Gi Za looked Gi Ga in the eye.

“Fine, I’ll bet on that resolve of yours! Gi Jii, the elves and the demihumans that can’t see in the dark should wait at the back.”

“R-Right!” Gi Jii replied.

“Let’s have Lord Hal pursue the enemy. I’ll inform him,” Gi Ga said, then he turned to Gi Za. “I’ll tell the Gaidga to take the left flanks.”

“I’ll take the right then,” Gi Za said.

As Gi Za saw Gi Ga leave with his subordinates, he took his subordinates and moved out.

“…Inform the demihumans and the elves that they are to stand alert!”

Gi Jii, who was tasked with pressuring the humans from the front, held his spear tightly as he looked over the battlefield.

“Are they still out of reach?” He asked himself.

Just now, he didn’t have the confidence to make a decision without the king.

Gi Jii felt small before someone as bold as Gi Za, who could nonchalantly offer his neck and assume responsibility.

Though he has led a horde himself, it seems the 1st generation, Gi Za, was yet out of reach. He would have to chase after his back for some time yet.

Neither the rain nor the battle was close to ending, but in the midst of all that was a goblin who held his spear tightly, frustrated at his own lack of power.

◆◆◇

“GURUuuOOA!”

A great sword descended with enough strength to cut a human in two.

Gulland instantly understood that he could not take that sword directly, so he scooped up with his own great sword to deflect it.

He somehow managed to parry it, but it still left his hands numb, causing him to smile fiercely.

As the Goblin King’s great sword hit the ground, Gulland, who had just lifted his sword, slashed down.

“ORAaa!”

This time it was Gulland who sent a blow with enough power to instantly kill. At that speed and at that distance, it was a blow that could surely cut a goblin in half, but the Goblin King received it directly.

That sword should have had enough strength behind it, but the result still made Gulland click his tongue.

As their swords locked once more, sparks erupted and the flow of ether illuminated their muddy feet.

“Fu!”

For a moment, when they locked swords, Gulland used the entire strength of his body to push back. When the Goblin King was pushed back, Gulland immediately twisted his body.

“Nu!?”

Gulland laughed inwardly when he heard the Goblin King’s surprised voice. At the same time, he took advantage of the centrifugal force to land a blow when he had taken some distance. It was a blow sent only with his right hand, but it was headed for the Goblin King’s throat.

But the moment the Goblin King saw Gulland’s back, he immediately chanted.

My life is like a cloud of dust!Accel

Immediately after, Gulland’s body flew in the air.

“GAH!?”

That was the anguished cry of a man in pain.

Gulland was sure he’d landed a blow on the Goblin King, but for someone reason, he was the one flying.

He immediately fixed his posture midair. As he landed, the rainwater scattered from the impact.

The burning tents illuminated the Goblin King, and a wound could be seen extending from his shoulder. He was clearly bleeding, but his resolve to fight was not at all dampened.

“So that’s what happened… Monster!”

That was all Gulland needed to understand what had happened.

Gulland spat out his blood as he wielded his Blue Thunder again.

When the Goblin King had realized that he couldn’t dodge Gulland’s attack, he intentionally received his attack with his shoulder.

An attack aimed at someone’s neck works best only when it is able to land at that fatal spot; otherwise, its power would be greatly mitigated.

But while that made sense in theory, it was one thing to think it and another to actually do it. The fact that the Goblin King was able to make that decision in that instant proved that he had gone through death countless times.

Moreover, Gulland glanced at his hands.

Unlike that numbing pain from before, the pain in his right hand was burning, and it ran from his hand to his wrist.

He might have fractured a bone, Gulland thought as he held his great sword even tighter.

“I’ll kill you!”

Gulland’s breath burned as he exhaled. It was as if the raging fire within him was looking for a way out.

They had already exchanged over 20 blows.

The rain was gradually getting stronger, but the fire that was their battle only burned stronger.

Their duel aside, however, the overall state of the battlefield was leaning more and more toward the goblins. Gulland’s soldiers might excel at battle, but the goblins’ advantage in a night attack was just too great to overcome.

“Lord Gulland, we can’t hold!”

Gulland glanced at his subordinates and clicked his tongue.

“Damn it! If you run around like mice you’ll just get taken from the back. You bastards need to gath—!?

Gulland wanted to give orders, but the Goblin King wasn’t about to stand and watch. As the Goblin King attacked, Gulland was forced to defend.

Having received the Goblin King’s attack flatly, a feeling of numbness spread all the way to his arms, and he was forced to cry out in pain.

“GURUUuuuAAA!”

The Goblin King sent one blow after another. As one blow landed on the ground, the Goblin King used the recoil to send a reverse slash on Gulland.

Gulland somehow managed to block it in time while retreating, but became he wasn’t able to control his strength, his posture broke and his sword went the wrong direction.

Gulland somehow managed to recover, but the Goblin King’s sword was already right before his eyes.

“GU!?”

Gulland tumbled on the mud as the Goblin King sent him flying. He tried to stand up despite feeling giddy, but the Goblin King’s black burning sword was already right at him.

“…”

His head dripping with rain, Gulland looked up at the Goblin King. If stares could kill, the Goblin King wouldn’t stand a chance.

“Where… did you take Reshia?”

“Ahh, that woman?”

As the Goblin King’s spirit slackened, Gulland looked for an opening.

“She’s probably moaning right about now, shaking those hips of hers for them nobles.”

“Bastard!”

Angered, the Goblin King raised up his sword.

But that action the Goblin King took in a moment of anger created a big opening.

Gulland took advantage of that.

Ruler of wind and lighting!Astaroth

“Ku!?”

Three streaks of lightning flashed for the king’s body. The surrounding area grew bright as the king’s body was scorched.

The Goblin King ignored the pain with his anger and swung his blade, but Gulland was no longer there.

“…Son of a bitch! GURUuoOOAAAA!”

The king’s maddened cry vanished into the rain and the darkness.

That day, the northern army of 500 soldiers suffered heavy casualties.

In the end, their numbers were reduced to 100, while the goblins only suffered 50 casualties.

It was the goblins’ overwhelming victory, but the holy knight, Gulland, was still in good health.

 

Author’s Note:Gulland was just lying, by the way. It’s just a trap to cause the king to waver. Of course, the king took it hook, line, and sinker.


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14 responses to “Goblin Kingdom – Volume 3: The Age of Warlords – Chapter 165: Battle in the Rain (2/2)”

  1. Belkar Avatar
    Belkar

    Thank you!

  2. dragonruso Avatar

    “Gowen was forced to defend”.?
    gowen?

    1. Chaoton Avatar
      Chaoton

      ” But the moment the Goblin King saw Gowen’s back, he immediately chanted. ” < This part too

  3. goblinrou Avatar

    King sure took dat bait like a champ. Could’ve killed him already.

    1. Holow Avatar
      Holow

      Waifu isn’t another reason

  4. Chaoton Avatar
    Chaoton

    Thanks for the chapter~!

  5. SaMu Avatar
    SaMu

    Thanks for the chapter.
    King keeps letting his enemies forego those deserved deaths because he kewps getting distracted. Damn!

  6. Suzn Avatar
    Suzn

    Could you write the current level of goblins and the evolved one

  7. yang Avatar
    yang

    To think the king would miss two important kill. First gowen and now gullard..tsk tsk..too indecisive..or should i say, author loves to prolong life of bad guys for stupid reasons. story pace is way too slow with all these “almost kill the general but general manage to escape stupid sheet”.

  8. Illunis Avatar

    Author doesn’t want to kill off these characters he’s put a lot of effort into… but it lowers the tension of the novel when he does this. At the first war it felt like anyone could die but the tension has deteriorated from that point and the novel feels like it’s slowing down. I hope the climax of this war arc is a good one.

  9. Subhrodeep Saha Avatar

    What happened to gene’s sword fifire?

  10. Samayouryuu Avatar

    The way I see it, Gowen and Gulland will be defeated and/or killed by the Lord level Goblins Amatsuki and Rax. The King has to defeat the Hero from the Holy Kingdom of Zenobia and get back Reshia from the Tower, which will be harder.

  11. Nonemname Avatar
    Nonemname

    Good men

  12. Alex-dono Avatar

    Technically he doesn’t have to kill to level up because they showed him leveling up without killing before like when he fought Rashaka. He was at level 92 before the war so how has he not reached level 100 after battling Gowen and his men?

    Also I wanted this to happen since his introduction but I really want Gulland to die. Gene needs a buddy in hell. I thought he had changed from the way he treats Lili or when he killed the merchant who was trying to capture and sell Reisha.

    Though I do wonder what’s going on with Reisha and I hope Lili doesn’t try to fight the goblins to the death or something because of her knight/savior complex.

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