Goblin Knight - Chapter 300



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EP.300 Time Problem (8)

As always, the first question that comes to mind is ‘why?’

Since the crimes they committed were so great, it was understandable that the religious order and the empire would pursue them. In fact, they were even training to prepare for that.

But why would the Federation pursue them? Didn’t they show favor to Yaul and Niko, its members, rather than turning their backs on the Federation?

The only ones who have killed the demons are the ‘tall man’ and his three underlings, but they were the ones who betrayed the demons and sided with the cult. Shouldn’t we be thankful that they caught the traitor instead?

I didn’t understand at all and wanted to ask loudly, but they didn’t seem to have any intention of engaging in a dialogue.

‘Even I could barely dodge that arrow. It wasn’t a warning shot. It was shot with the intention of killing. If I hadn’t heard the careless sound of the horn, I would have suffered a serious injury.’

What if by some chance that arrow was pointed at Annelie?

He says he was able to dodge it somehow with his reflexes, but if the arrow had been behind Annelie instead of behind him… would he have been able to stop it?

As the scene that followed unfolded, I felt the blood rushing to my head.

Those guys who won’t be satisfied even if you chew them to death… Anyway, monsters are usually like this. They don’t know grace or nobility, and they don’t even think about resolving things through dialogue, and how dare they call themselves civilized?

I felt like jumping into the middle of it all and slitting their throats.

but…….

‘… … Those things are on a whole other level than the monsters I’ve seen on my travels so far.’

Blanc took a moment to calm his boiling excitement and calmly assessed the situation.

First of all, the cavalry corps that were charging forward without any intention of stopping after firing arrows full of murderous intent. I don’t know if it’s okay to call them cavalry since their lower bodies are horses and their upper bodies are humans, but anyway, looking at them.

The momentum of them charging forward with their huge spears in front is so fierce that they are superior to the knights of the empire.

What if dozens of bannerets were gathered under one flag and charging forward?

I could probably defeat five or six of them if I fought alongside Trasha… but I didn’t know how far I could go against that number.

‘That big shot running at the very front seems like he’d be quite dangerous even if he were just one person… … .’

Even the new humans fluttering in the sky don’t know what to do.

According to what Annelly had told me during our trip, they were a race called harpies, and they preferred to hunt by either flapping their wings and shooting out sharp feathers like arrows, or swooping down like a bird of prey and tearing at their prey with their talons.

There are also trolls walking behind the half-man, half-horse cavalry, aiming bows that are even bigger than Blanc’s. They must be the ones who shot the arrow at Blanc a moment ago.

What’s worse, new reinforcements are constantly pouring in from beyond the fog.

Plant-people climbing on living, moving trees, bat-winged dreamers hanging from the branches, and even evil spirits that have somehow begun to color the surroundings with their own empty colors…

Each and every one of them was a monster with extraordinary abilities. Some of them were even capable of subduing Blanc on their own.

Against such men… hold back the onslaught of half-human, half-horse cavalry, deal with harpy raids, dodge giant arrows, cut through vines, destroy the magic of sleepwalkers, and cut down evil spirits?

‘It’s impossible… …!’

Blanc shook his head inwardly.

It’s hard, but it might be possible, not the same thing… it’s just impossible.

It almost felt like there was hope in fighting the enforcers who would come after him.

Of course, except for the golden one. That guy isn’t meant to be fought, but rather subdued somehow by feeding him something spicy… … .

anyway.

‘First, I have to shake off that pursuit! If I run like crazy from now on, somehow… …!’

At the moment when Blanc, who had finished assessing the situation, was about to suppress his anger and urge Trasha to run away immediately.

A cold and murderous voice was heard from the side.

“Those… impudent and wanton things… not knowing their place and daring to… … .”

“uh?”

“How dare you try to harm my master!!”

Annelly swung the crimson light in her hand with a ferocious murderous intent that I would never have imagined was hers if she hadn’t been right next to her.

The light stretched out from her fingertips at an incredible speed, and then became a sword taller than any tree Blanc had ever seen, striking the half-man, half-horse cavalry corps.

Kwakwakwakwakwak!! An explosion like a lightning strike from a close range erupted, and instead of a thick cloud of dust, bright purple ice pillars rose up.

Most of them managed to avoid direct hits or escape unscathed by receiving protection from the other side’s magicians, but those who were unlucky enough were found to have their bodies trapped in the ice pillars.

“oh…….”

– Wow.

It will be great.

Although it was a kendo sword, I couldn’t help but be amazed by its majesty, to the point where I couldn’t help but think that it would be better to learn magic from the real Annely.

But… the reaction that followed was a little strange.

“Well tied, Annelie! Now hurry up… … .”

“This is ridiculous. Even if the throne is empty, it is proof of the will of the original woman… How can you be so hasty? Did you gain even a small fortune that could cover up that fear with hatred?”

“Huh, huh?”

“There is nothing more to see, Master! I will go and punish those who dared to harm my Master! If you show them the proper hierarchy, they will change their minds-”

“Annelli?”

“There is only one person in this world who can call me that… …? Huh? Master?”

The same goes for Agnelli, who spouts sentences without context.

– Ugh, my legs, my legs… … !

– Damn it, you sleepwalkers! Melt this, quick!!

– What happened!? Why is His Majesty opposing us?! Weren’t all the conditions for release already in place? We need to get closer!?

– Joe, the conditions are met, but… judging from the fact that we’re still alive, he’s not fully awake! Maybe that guy used some kind of sorcery to delay his awakening as much as possible… …!

– It’s a goblin!! If you, a high-ranking dream magician, can’t do the magic used by a mere goblin, what can you do?

There was a group of monsters that had stopped charging in the distance and were fighting over something.

I couldn’t hear clearly what was being said, whether there was some kind of soundproofing technique or not, but I could clearly see that they were flustered.

If Yaul had relayed their information, there’s no way Annelly wouldn’t have known that he was a top-notch magician, so why is he so flustered?

It may have something to do with Annely’s incomprehensible transformation, but what the heck… … .

– I told you so. That unique goblin friend is taking the less awakened princess as an ally in some English text, so you better stop trying to subdue him by force.

– … … Yaul.

– I understand that you thought it was nonsense, but you can’t deny it anymore, right? Let’s go with my plan. It’ll take a little more time. But it’s better than making unnecessary sacrifices, right?

In an instant, their momentum changed.

The moment the half-man, half-horse running in front took out a flag, the other horses put their hands together and started chanting in unison.

And what those eyes and gestures are pointing to is… … .

“Trasha! Run forward! They’re after Annelie!!”

“Yes, yes? Me? But I don’t feel any magic… … .”

– Krung!!

Although Annelie was bewildered, Trasha, who knew nothing about magic, ran forward faithfully to Blanc’s words.

Blanc was regretting that he should have distanced himself from the start instead of just taking stock of the situation and being dumbfounded by the unexpected reactions from both sides.

– The cold spell lasted too long.

– The moon never answered.

I don’t know exactly what’s going on.

But all his instincts were telling him that whatever they were doing to Agnelli now could not be avoided no matter how far he distanced himself.

– Even if we are shattered and return to dust.

– We entrusted you with our dreams.

What matters is awareness.

They shouldn’t have captured Anneli. Anneli shouldn’t have captured them.

The moment those two conditions are met, their consciousness becomes unstoppable.

– Is it yet time for the oath?

– Are you still chasing your dream?

But since we can’t physically subdue them, all we have left is to keep our distance, holding on to a slim chance.

All I could do was block the gap between them and Anneli with dragon scales, and pray that the overwhelming magical power would protect Anneli from their influence.

– But our hearts are frozen.

– It’s time to give back your dreams.

A crack, a sound of something freezing.

And at the same time, Annelie leaned forward, clutching her chest as if in pain.

“Ah, huh, aah… …!?”

“Annelli!?”

Blanc hurriedly supported her falling body.

What I could tell at the same time was that her body temperature was burning hot like a fireball.

Is it a curse that causes a high fever? Or is it some kind of disease like the ‘fool’? What should I do? Annelly has prepared some medicine, but will it work in this situation? If not-

“School, haa, kak, lord, master, lord… … .”

“Just stay still, don’t talk, and just rest! Damn it, what should I do, what should I do in a situation like this… … !”

Annelie reached out to him, breathing hard.

I couldn’t help but sigh as I hugged her.

In times like these, it was always Anneli who gave me the answer, but now that Anneli has become like this, I don’t know what to do, I can’t do anything-

– The rejection reaction is… too strong… … ! Why is it like this!?

– Our princess didn’t hate you for nothing. Anyway, it looks like we’ve found an opening, my monster friends.

– Run again! We have to subdue them now!!

To make matters worse, the horde of monsters that had just finished attacking us with unknown intent began to approach us again.

The vanguard is faster than a Trasha running at full speed. The distance will soon be shortened.

Anneli, the most powerful means of stopping them, has collapsed from a high fever, and even if Ella were to wake up, it would not be time yet for her to exert her power, and the glass slippers have their limits… … .

There is only one answer.

Blanc gritted his teeth and shouted in frustration.

“Get off the Silk Road, Trasha!!”

– What, what!?

“Even if I follow the path, I’ll just catch up with them anyway! I’m going to a place where they can’t approach easily!!”

Trasha hesitated for a moment, then realized that he was right, closed her eyes tightly, and turned away.

The last thing I hear is the terrified voices of my pursuers behind me, and the sound of them still being pursued.

The swell engulfed them.