Rising from the Slum City of Reincarnation in Another World ~ Gathering, Hunting, and Living a Slow Life by Eating - Chapter 88

Rising from the Slum City of Reincarnation in Another World ~ Gathering, Hunting, and Living a Slow Life by Eating

Chapter 88   Goblin stampede

The sound of alarm bells resonated from Lanierda. It was the invasion of the goblins.

This is commonly referred to as…

Goblin Stampede.

It’s a wild stampede by goblins, one of the monster races.

Since it was just before the end of school, we hurried to prepare. Well, the combat-oriented ones always come to school equipped, so it didn’t take long.

“Hey, you bunch of kids, form a party. You guys head to the New East Gate.”

“The East Gate? Shouldn’t it be the North Gate?”

“You idiot. The enemy is attacking from the north, but their forces are spreading out. The rear will likely end up at the East Gate side.”

“Understood.”

It was a senior adventurer. In other words, he was the old man who took care of us that one time.

So, it seems we’ll be assigned to the rear guard.

No one in their right mind would let rookies take the front lines.

“Half of the mercenaries have already left.”

“Damn, our forces are scarce, but we have no choice but to fight.”

Amidst the conversation, anxious voices could be heard.

Our party and other groups of rookies gathered under the New East Gate, slowly but steadily.

The completion rate of the defensive wall is around 50%.

It functions to some extent as a barrier, but there are openings everywhere, allowing easy entry.

Especially from the north and east sides, where construction is still underway towards the center, the vicinity of the school is completely exposed.

To deliberately avoid that area, we were positioned at the East Gate.

Well, it’s a common sense decision to keep us away from the front lines.

Climbing up the defensive wall and looking into the distance, we could see goblins.

As for their numbers, it’s hard to tell exactly.

They weren’t overwhelmingly numerous, but definitely many times more than usual.

Our party alone won’t be able to handle them.

Thankfully, adventurers from within the castle rushed out to join us. It’s much appreciated.

The knights and remaining mercenaries seem to have gone to the North Gate side.

Even from afar, we could see the clash between the vanguard groups.

“Alright, let’s stick to the plan. Lania, Fireball!”

Clang clang clang. Clang clang clang. Clang clang clang.

We changed the pattern of the warning.

Not just any warning, but a warning in the form of Fireball.

In the past, during Ed’s infamous “One-Week  Poop War of Unfortunate Incidents,” the demonic feat known as “Devil’s Deed” – Fireball – had extinguished everyone’s fighting spirit. It was rumored to be nothing more than a wasted treasure with no practical use.

However, we found a way to utilize it.

It was determined that it was perfect for a threatening attack on the entire enemy force.

“Crimson flames, gather before my hand—Fireball!”

It was a recreation of the past, but somehow it seemed even larger than before.

“Hot!”

From atop the New East Gate, it passed over the slightly northern part of the New North Gate and soared across the entire battlefield.

Of course, we didn’t let it hit the ground. Someone would end up dead.

The children were frightened the last time, but this time, if you didn’t know, it was genuinely terrifying.

Now, it was an ally to all of us.

“Amazing!”

“Go, Fireball!”

“Whoa!”

“So cool!”

The children cheered with excitement.

The knights raised their hands in response.

The mercenaries, though nervous, also waved their hands and joined in the response.

The group of goblins was clearly thrown into disarray.

“Well done, Lania.”

“Lania-chan…”

“Lania-chan, meow.”

Now it’s our turn.

Of course, it’s our turn to act.

“Grant us the blessing, Minya!”

“Yes, meow!”

Minya bestows the blessing. The range extends from the New East Gate to the New North Gate, encompassing everyone.

You might think, can it really cover everyone?

It can. As long as you can think in that way.

Minya’s burden is quite high, but it has also leveled up, and it’s her Elven blood is a definite advantage.

When they say they can do it, there’s no choice but to believe. What good is it if I don’t believe?

“Raffalier-sama, please protect us.”

Minya traces a holy symbol.

Golden particles of blessing shower down upon us, the Trieste City Army.

It’s as if the embodiment of a god.

“Whoa!”

“Wow, it’s amazing!”

“Under the divine protection of Lord Raffalier-sama…”

Chime, clang. Chime, clang. Chime, chime, clang. Chime, clang.

Now, it’s time for Ciel’s “Bells of Blessing” to ring.

The melody has become more intricate and precise compared to when it was first played.

It seems that Minya’s and Ciel’s blessings multiply each other, resulting in a significant boost.

In a game, having a multiplicative effect on buffs would be incredibly powerful, but in this otherworldly setting, there are no players complaining about it.

“Ohhhh!”

“It’s here, it’s here, the blessing!”

“The divine protection of Raffalier-sama is on our side, keep going!”

“Uwooooooo!”

Not only the southern gate but it seems the sound of the blessing bells has reached near the northern gate as well.

Cheers can be heard.

It’s a magical device reserved for the nobility.

We mentioned before that it can be used for groups of fifty.

We’re simply applying it diligently as intended.

While it may not be extraordinary, such scenes are rarely seen.

Now, let’s get into action.

I’m the only one without a support role.

Well, it’s fine. It’s the norm for the hero to come in at the end.

In the story, they’re known as the deus ex machina.

I can see small groups of goblins flowing towards the southern side as well.

“Target sighted! Let’s go!”

“Oooooohhh!”

We also ready our swords.

Literally, we take down the goblins with our swords.

Do you remember Knight Beast-san?

It seems he was reassigned or transferred to an administrative role within the Trieste City, and he often visits the café to train me while enjoying iced tea.

Through such encounters, I’ve improved considerably.

I may be praising myself, but I’ve grown stronger too.

“Explorer’s Swordsmanship! Second Form!”

I swing my sword with a swift motion.

“Explorer’s Swordsmanship! Third Form!”

I thrust my sword with precision.

The sword technique is clearly different from before.

I’m just replicating the forms, but I can wield my sword as I intended.

With that, we’ve mostly finished the battle, the number of enemies dwindling, and just when we thought it was almost over, the boss appeared.

“What’s with that guy?”

“Hey, if you’re aware of your own weakness, run! Just run, I’m telling you!”

“Oh no, that’s bad.”

Among the goblins, there was one that stood out, having injured several adventurers.

Even from a distance, I can use Appraisal. That’s fortunate.

【Belke Dommendor

25 years old, male, C-type, Goblin King

Rank B

HP: 505/505

MP: 223/257

Health Status: A (Healthy)

】

He’s in pretty good health.

As expected of the boss.

And despite being a goblin, he has a name. Interesting.

I’ve heard that they’re called Named MOBs, but it’s my first time seeing one in this world.

“Guwaaaaa!”

It was the Goblin King’s roar.

Several adventurers entered a state of panic, unable to move.

Damn it, it’s a debilitating debuff.

Those unaffected by the effect are pulling the panicked adventurers and trying to escape.

I never expected the boss to appear at the East Gate.

Since our main forces were at the north side, we were understaffed here, and even the Knights were at the north side.

Beast –san should also be fighting at the north gate.

We thought we were positioned at the rear.

The boss has completely outmaneuvered us.

Wait, aren’t we the only ones left to face this guy around here?

Other parties have either been defeated or retreated completely.

Currently, the only ones closest and capable of winning seem to be just us.

There’s a group of inexperienced adventurers surviving right behind us, but it’s impossible for them.

“We have no choice but to do it.”

“Eh, Ed is going to do it!? Minya will join the fight too.”

Minya approaches and gives a quick kiss. Immediately, Lania follows, and then Ciel also kisses.

Oh, could this be the “Angel’s Kiss” buff or something?

It’s highly possible.

Even without confirming, my mind feels clearer than usual.

I’ve been practicing swordsmanship all this time.

I have confidence in my newfound strength. But I won’t let arrogance cloud my judgment.

It might be a close call, but we should be able to win.

“Uryaaaah!”

I charge straight into the Goblin King.

First, a feint.

Followed by another feint.

Swiftly dodge the attack and strike.

“Gwaaaah!”

It let out a slight howl of pain, but it’s still standing strong.

Its HP is quite substantial.

It’s just a bit more than a large wild boar in terms of HP.

But this guy is a B-rank, after all.

“It’s strong, but not strong enough.”

Feint, sword, sword, feint.

I weave attacks and defenses together.

This kind of battle is entirely new to me.

There’s a momentary opening.

“Fire!”

Lania’s Fire spell joins the fray.

Once again, sword, feint, sword, and attack.

Although I’ve trained before, I’ve never engaged in a serious fight like this.

Alright, this is the perfect timing.

“Explorer’s Swordsmanship, Thunder Blade!”

Lightning dances in the air.

As the name suggests, my beloved sword “Quick Cutter” is enveloped in lightning.

Despite its name sounding like a utility knife, it should never be underestimated.

The effect “Magic Infusion: Sever” can have a tremendous impact if executed correctly in situations like this.

“Gwooooaaaahhh!”

My sword slices through the Goblin King, which is more than two sizes larger than my own.

“Oryaaaaah!”

I swung my sword from top to bottom.

The Goblin King split in two and fell to the ground.

Thud.

The colossal Goblin King collapsed onto the earth.

“We did it! Nyaaaah!”

“Well done, Ed-kun.”

“Meow, we did it, we did it, meow!”

Everyone pounced on me, creating a chaotic mess.

“Hey, everyone, it’s uncomfortable, it’s uncomfortable.”

“Ed~”

Amidst the commotion, they showered me with kisses and tight hugs, displaying their affection more intensely than usual.

And so, we managed to defeat the boss, the Goblin King.

The adventurers and mercenaries were able to avoid casualties against the goblins.

Though wounded, many sustained injuries.

Fortunately, Lanierda’s damages were minimal.

There was no harm inflicted upon Trieste City.

In this way, we returned to our everyday lives once again.