Dominion of the Goblin Lord

Chapter 30: Inescapable Death

"Run!"

The scream of his companion caused Ake's heart to tighten.

He had just heard the whistling sound of something slicing through the air above him.

Something had flown past his head.

But he didn't know what it was.

"They're over there, over there! Kill them!"

The wails from deep within the forest filled the Goblins with excitement.

Crossbowmen from other directions hurriedly began shooting blindly into the forest depths.

For a moment, the forest echoed with the sharp "whizz" of arrows tearing through the air.

Bolts struck tree trunks, creating dull "thud" sounds that reverberated throughout the woods.

"Ah!"

Another scream came from the depths of the forest.

Among the four fleeing figures, two were hit by multiple bolts.

The forest was enveloped in darkness.

This made it impossible for their companions to discern what was happening.

They could only hear the rushing sounds of something rapidly closing in behind them.

And the sharp "thuds" of something striking trees nearby.

"Scatter! Scatter!"

Ake, running at the forefront, was fortunate.

His companions at the back bore the brunt of the attacks for him.

As he spoke, Ake dove into the bushes on the right.

The other two Lizardmen quickly scattered left and right as well.

The three clumsily fled through the forest, crawling and stumbling in panic.

"Chase them! Don't let them escape!"

Gobuqiang shouted excitedly.

"Charge! Kill them!"

"Lizardmen! So tasty!"

The Goblins screamed and sprinted through the forest.

More than a hundred Goblins were chasing the Lizardmen.

The forest became a cacophony of chaos.

The Goblins' cries echoed everywhere.

"No mistake, they're Lizardmen!"

On a grassy area behind some bushes, Gobuqiang found a Lizardman's corpse.

Staring at the body pierced by two crossbow bolts, Gobuqiang's eyes glinted with awe.

The leader was truly brilliant.

To think he could create such powerful weapons.

Even though the Lizardmen were far stronger, they were easily killed by these bolts.

That night, the noise in the forest gradually faded into the distance.

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The next morning, by the riverbank forest.

"Run, run! Don't stop!"

Three robust figures stumbled through the dim forest.

Although Lizardmen had powerful legs, they weren't suited for long-distance running.

The three, who had been fleeing all night, were utterly exhausted.

Their legs ached terribly. If they stopped, they would collapse to the ground and be unable to rise again.

The exhausted trio was now running unsteadily.

The commotion coming from the forest behind made Ake's scalp tingle.

He knew the Goblins were still pursuing them.

Although Goblins were small in stature, they had exceptional endurance.

Not long after the three had left, a group of Goblins appeared in the forest.

They moved through the dense undergrowth, shouting and hollering.

"I see them! I see them!"

A Goblin climbed onto a boulder.

Standing atop it, he jumped and pointed his crossbow at the fleeing Lizardmen in the forest.

Some Goblins climbed trees, seeking a better vantage point.

"Whizz!"

A crossbowman who had climbed higher fired at the fleeing Lizardmen.

Bolts streaked through the dim forest, aimed at their targets.

"Ah!"

A scream pierced the air.

A Lizardman was struck in the thigh by a bolt.

The bolt pierced straight through, with the tip protruding from the other side.

The intense pain caused the Lizardman to stumble and collapse, wailing in agony.

"Aning!"

Ake cried out sorrowfully.

He immediately stopped and turned to rush toward the fallen Aning.

"Ake, go! Quickly!"

Aba, who was at the back, pushed Ake away.

"Thud!"

A whistling bolt hit Aba in the back of the head.

The bolt pierced clean through, with the tip emerging from his forehead.

Under Ake's disbelieving gaze, Aba collapsed to the ground.

"Ake, go! Don't worry about me! Tell the High Priest what we saw!"

The fallen Aning shouted through his pain.

"Ah!"

Ake let out a furious roar.

Reluctantly, he turned and fled deeper into the forest.

At this moment, he had forgotten the pain in his legs.

He kept running and running, ignoring everything else.

He was lucky. The whistling bolts flying toward him missed and struck the ground nearby.

"Thud!"

But suddenly, a bolt whistled out from the right side of the forest.

A streak of black shot through the dim forest and struck Ake in the head.

"Thud!"

The running Ake stumbled and rolled to the ground.

When his body finally stopped rolling, he lay motionless, a bolt lodged through his skull.

In the forest to the right, Gobuqiang lowered his crossbow.

He seemed dissatisfied with his shot.

Clicking his tongue, he tossed the crossbow to a nearby subordinate.

Gobuqiang had intended to hit the Lizardman's neck and let it bleed out.

Instead, he had hit its head, killing it instantly.

"Ake!"

A chilling wail suddenly echoed through the forest.

Looking at the motionless Ake not far away, Aning's eyes filled with rage.

"He's down!"

The sight of Ake's lifeless body, surrounded by blood, sent the Goblins into a frenzy.

Nearby Goblins rushed toward Aning with glee.

Several Goblins surrounded Aning.

Staring at the hideous green-skinned creatures, Aning's eyes were filled with hatred.

"Gob..."

Aning let out a roar.

His hateful gaze seemed to curse the ugly creatures around him.

But before he could finish speaking, the Goblins thrust their weapons into him with greedy faces.

"Meat! Lizardman meat!"

"What's he saying?"

"No idea!"

As the Goblins muttered, Aning's body was pierced and turned into a bloody mess.

The Goblins swarmed him, feasting hungrily.

Others ran toward the remaining two corpses.

They pounced on the bodies, devouring them.

In less than five minutes, the three bodies had been completely consumed by the Goblins.

Even the contents of their intestines were swallowed.

All that remained were patches of blood where the bodies had fallen.

"You're fast eaters. You didn't leave any for your leader!"

When Gobuqiang arrived, hoping for a bite, he found nothing left.

Annoyed, Gobuqiang kicked the backsides of the little Goblins.

Nearby Goblins cowered and ran away.

Glaring at the bloodstains on the ground, Gobuqiang wiped the drool from his mouth.

He glared at his subordinates and rolled his eyes.

"What are you standing around for? Keep moving! If anyone steals food again, I'll eat them instead."

Under their leader's fierce gaze, the Goblins lowered their heads in fear.

With Gobuqiang's menacing scolding, the Goblins continued their march through the forest.

A Special Thank You!:

I want to extend my deepest gratitude to [Conspirant]