The Golem Mage - Chapter 55

Chapter 55: The Blood Curse Chapter 55: The Blood Curse It was evident that the goblin race held themselves in high regard, despite being one of the weakest races from the second Dimension, their belief in their superiority over humans was both amusing and laughable, especially considering their diminutive stature.

€œHey Agnes, tell me what you know about goblins,€ Alec requested as he observed seven Tier 6 goblins flying toward the three Tier 6 human mages, Draco included.

€œFirstly, goblins are one of the weakest races in the second dimension and were often subjected to bullying, they lacked the power to control a space gate for invading our the earth realm,€ Agnes began.

€œThus, they began working as subordinates for other races in the Blood moon wars, despite receiving minimal benefits, they utilized the resources to thrive, leveraging their high birth rate,€ she continued.

€œAs those who fought as subordinates for other races grew in power and brought back more resources, their birth rate surged, eventually, when their numbers swelled, they traded for a low-tier space gate and dispatched all their warriors and babies older than five weeks,€ Agnes explained.

€œOne terrifying aspect of goblins is their rapid growth when provided with minimal energy, although the power of the newly integrated goblins remained within the Tier 1 range, but the sheer numbers of Tier 1 goblins at the beck and call of those who had reached the Tier 3 and Tier 2 realms through multiple subordinate missions enabled them to crush numerous small cities,€ she elaborated.

€œAfter acquiring a low-tier space gate, they became virtually invincible, amassing more resources to multiply, before long, they began producing Mid rank goblins, solidifying their dominance,€ Agnes concluded.

€œThat€™s the story of the goblins.€
€œAt present, their strongest warrior is rumoured to be a Tier 9 goblin King, aspiring to break through to the monarch realm and become an emperor of the goblin race, only then would the other races of the second dimension recognize them as a true powerhouse, €œ
€œ Their vast numbers make them one of humanity€™s most feared adversaries, as they control multiple gates and continue to dispatch forces to attack different locations every Blood Moon, this demonstrates the sheer magnitude of their warrior forces,€ Agnes explained.

Upon hearing this, Alec was taken aback by the rapid development of the goblin race.

It seemed to him that the eliminating of humans was a swift path to the advancement of the second Dimension races, leaving him with the impression that these creatures from the second dimension were exploiting cheat systems, and he was determined not to allow this to continue.

The Tier 6 goblins stood out with their distinct dark green colour, in contrast to the light green of the Low Rank goblins.

And the leader even sported a dark blue hue, despite the distance, Alec could sense the pressure emanating from them, Agnes noticed his gaze fixed on the goblin leader.

€œThat€™s a hobgoblin, an evolved version of the goblin race,€ Agnes informed him.

€œAh, no wonder he€™s much taller, but he still looks like a teenager with that stature,€ Alec remarked, jesting about the hobgoblin€™s height.

€œYou should be cautious, as he€™s definitely an old goblin, no goblin has ever evolved into a hobgoblin so quickly without being over a hundred years old or more,€ Agnes corrected him.

€œWow, that€™s kind of creepy-a senior goblin acting like a young genius,€ Alec responded.

€œIndeed.

For their race, the ability to evolve alone makes him one of the most exceptional, if we were to classify him, he would be among the geniuses of the goblin race,€ Agnes remarked, shaking her head at Alec€™s lack of knowledge.

She found it concerning that he was leading squads into war without even possessing basic knowledge of the races in the second Dimension, she hoped that the strength he was so proud of would serve him well when it truly mattered.

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€œWhat do you want?€ the Tier 6 mage from the city hall questioned the hobgoblin leading the goblins as he approached them.

€œIt€™s quite simple, really, as you can see, we outnumber you, and engaging in a fight would only serve to harm both of us, I€™m not certain I can handle all of you without losing a Mid-tier battle force, which I can€™t afford,€ the hobgoblin explained.

The city guard was taken aback by the hobgoblin€™s eloquence and intelligence, realizing that he would rather face brute strength than a cunning genius who didn€™t act arrogantly.

Hobgoblins were known as the most talented of the goblin race, and he felt facing such a shrewd opponent was not their best option.

€œSo, what do you have in mind?€ Draco asked, already irritated by the hobgoblin€™s attitude.

€œPatience, we would all swear a blood oath, that this will only be a fight among the Low ranks (Tier 1-3), as we are still at war against the zombie race, who once had the ownership of this space gate near your city,€ the hobgoblin finally confessed his reason for not wanting the Mid rank warriors of goblins race engage in battle, as they were the main battle force of any second Dimension race.

€œI didn€™t realize you were constantly fighting amongst yourselves,€ Draco said with disdain.

€œWe don€™t want to lose any of our top fighters, the only reason we are attacking is because the young goblins need to battle in order to become strong,€ the hobgoblin explained.

€œWait, let me get something straight, you€™re using our race as a whetstone to sharpen the fangs of your race€™s twits, what do you take us for?

Do we look like weaklings to you?€ Draco shouted, barely able to contain his rage.

He wanted nothing more than to confront the hobgoblin and vent his fury, but the realization that they were outnumbered two to one forced him to rein in his anger.

He knew he could handle two opponents, but the same couldn€™t be said for the other Tier 6 mages present, if they lost anyone, he would be viewed as a public enemy responsible for their deaths, adding to the problems he was already put on the Gordons clan.

€œTo be honest, we don€™t really care what you think about us,€ the Tier 6 Hobgoblin shrugged.

Draco gritted his teeth in frustration.

€œI never knew that races in the second dimension also fought amongst themselves, i suppose it€™s fortunate for us that you€™re still embroiled in a war and unable to send your full force.€
€œFrom what I€™ve heard, you always try to outnumber your opponents with sheer numbers, and that€™s what you€™re attempting to do in this Low Rank battle as well, but don€™t worry, we accept,€ the Tier 6 city guardian agreed to the hobgoblin€™s offer.

€œI can assure you that you€™ve made the right choice,€ the hobgoblin laughed smugly.

€œWhy?

If we take that oath, we won€™t be able to save our young generation in case of emergencies, this is a battle to the death, i didn€™t sign up for this,€ the Lanzt clan patriarch began to complain upon hearing that they were about to accept the blood oath.

Accepting this type of oath meant that the Mid Rank mages and Mid Rank goblins are not allowed to fight or interfere with the battle at all, and the outcome of the war would rest on the shoulders of the Low Rank mages and goblins participating in it.

The goblins certainly exuded confidence in their ability to overpower the humans with their numbers, but the Lanzt patriarch couldn€™t fathom what was fueling the city guardians€™ unwavering confidence.

His family was small, and the individuals he had brought with him represented the future of his clan.

If they were to lose or if the prodigies of his clan perished in a senseless war like this, he would bear the weight of that guilt.

He had allowed them to come along primarily to accompany the Gordons clan Tier 1 mages, whom he perceived as much stronger, he had drilled into the heads of his clan Tier 1 youngling, the idea that they should retreat swiftly when in danger or stick with the Gordons clans for safety.

€œDon€™t worry, I know they won€™t be able to win, the city guard has a genius commander in each Tier 1, 2, and 3 area, we may not have the advantage in numbers, but I can assure you that we have a chance of winning without sacrificing too much blood, and no Mid Rank mage have to die today,€ the Lanzt patriarch heard a voice in his head and realized that it was a telepathic message from the city guardian.

He breathed a sigh of relief, he had only been concerned about the Tier 1 battlefield, but now learning that the city guard had experts in each battlefield brought him some comfort.

With Alec also being considered a prodigy, he believed that with Alec and the city guard expert, they should be able to secure victory in the Tier 1 region.

He cared little for the outcome of the other battles, as long as his family members made it out with minimal casualties.

These thoughts occupied his mind until the hobgoblin shouted for the war to begin.

His expression changed as he witnessed the horde of goblins advancing toward the Tier 1 battlefield.

Despite the assurance, he still couldn€™t shake the overwhelming sense of fear that washed over him.

€œThat€™s practically insane!

They have about fifteen thousand Tier 1 and below creatures,€ the Lanzt patriarch exclaimed, his eyes bulging in shock.

As he glanced at the Tier 6 city guardian, he observed that the guardian was already taking the blood oath not to participate, and a chilling sensation overcame his entire body.

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– Author’s Note –
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When I started writing Golem Mage, it was purely for fun.

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