Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
In the dim tunnel, there were many strange rocks and about 200 Goblin corpses scattered along the path.
In the darkness, a hidden figure with a pair of squinting eyes observed the Goblin corpses.
At a further distance, a vicious battle raged on.
The dark figure advanced to the battleground and hid behind a huge rock. He peered out and watched warily.
A strange four-legged creature surrounded twenty-odd Goblins. They were sparsely equipped with a standard Short Sword and a shield. Some had armor without a helmet, and some had helmets without a Breastplate.
The battle was chaotic.
âIâve... seen a ghost...â
A Goblin wielding a Short Sword, a shield, and who was without body armor looked at the unknown four-legged creature before him.
The Goblinâs head was full of sweat, and he was trembling. His eyes were full of anger and fear.
He gritted his teeth in anger as he said to his comrade, âI only used my cell phone to browse the forum for Strategy Guides during class, but my form teacher confiscated it. I had to write a corrective letter and inform my parents to retrieve it. Why is my form teacher so irritating?â
âEr, I donât know what to say. I havenât encountered such a thing...â a Goblin said normally even though one of his arms was broken and he looked grotesque with all manner of wounds.
âStop chatting and focus. Weâre being annihilated!â another Goblin said.
The Goblin Dragonborn said, âIâll distract them while you take the chance to escape.â
âDonât know whether we can flee. The monsterâs too fast. Why donât we take our chance and fight?â another Goblin said.
âMy slashes are all MISS. How can I fight...â
The Goblins continued chatting, even though they were in a precarious situation.
The unknown monster charged forward.
Followed by a bloody massacre...
...
When the massacre was completed, the unknown creature dragged the Goblin corpses and returned to the nearby cave.
The mysterious figure hiding behind the huge rock walked out and stood next to the grotesque Goblin corpses. He looked around and squatted down as he started searching. He removed all the equipment on the Goblins.
...
Thousands of Goblins gathered at the plaza outside the Dungeon Core Main Hall. Goblins came out from the Teleport Portals continuously.
The Goblins were chatting enthusiastically.
âGosh! Thatâs too difficult!â
âWe were out for less than an hour, and so many of us were killed?â
âDidnât the lousy game producers consider the game difficulty?â
âD*mn, my Plate Armor from Specter College!â
âQuick, form a team to retrieve our equipment!â
âThat place was full of monsters. How do we retrieve the equipment?â
âLetâs try our luck. Anyways, weâve nothing to lose. Weâll grab our equipment and run back to safety. If not, weâll have to carry bricks for an extra hour.â
âI feel we shouldnât be that reckless. We should have a proper plan.â
âShall we ask the NPCs? And collect information?â
âGood idea!â
Some gamers went to talk to the NPCs to collect intelligence.
Some went back to carrying bricks as they waited for the veteran gamers to come up with a strategy.
Some gamers couldnât bear to lose their equipment and ran back to retrieve it.
Some gamers were selling equipment and game currency, while others practiced their Mandarin and carried bricks diligently so that they could buy Mana Skills and train with Moroes.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Eternal Kingdom bustled with activity once again.
In the Carpenter Workshop.
Mufasa stirred the mixed clay with a large ladle and said, âStrange monsters outside the Dungeon? A four-legged creature with a Lizardâs head? I donât know. I havenât been adventuring. I came to Eternal Kingdom via the Teleport Portal. Itâs dangerous outside. The creature you mentioned sounds scary. Stay in the Dungeon, itâs safer.â
In the Blacksmith Shop.
Simba was forging with his hammer while more than ten apprentices observed quietly behind him. In front of him was a queue of gamers waiting to buy new equipment.
A few gamers went over in a bid to talk. Simba threw his hammer and showed his finger as he tilted his head and said, âShut up. If you ask the 122nd time, youâre dead.â
At the Training Ground Plaza.
âA four-legged creature with a Lizardâs head? Dire Wolf? Hmm, I donât think so. Why are you asking me all of a sudden... why donât you bring his head back for me to see? There are many dangerous creatures outside, so how can I recall all of them? What? Suggestion? I suggest you train for 300 years before going out. Why do you want to adventure? Lord Sherlock takes care of your food and lodging. Why donât you work diligently? You are the worst trainee that I have taught. Whatâs there to adventure?â
In the Lichâs Burial Hall.
The noise of chattering filled the room.
Brainiac remained silent.
The noise of chattering filled the room.
At the flowerbed.
âHa? Monster? Who isnât a monster here besides me?â Little Fairy hugged her arms and turned her head away as she said, âHumph! Iâm not answering this question because of Raintea.â
In the Dungeon Lord Main Hall.
A sign was hung on the entrance:
âDonât knock on the door. If you do, your account will be terminated.â
At Entrance No. 1 of Eternal Kingdom.
âMake haste! The trainâs leaving! Those who are going to the Spidersâ Lair to obtain raw materials and upgrade your equipment, make haste!â
âWait for me. I havenât boarded the train!â
The Beetlemon moved off and made pit-pattering sounds...
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Arthur, NotWearingPants, Sylvanas, BurningChestHair, and Peasant walked warily along the tunnel sides, which were filled with scattered rocks.
The five Goblins maintained silence. Even when they interacted, they whispered.
âPeasant,â NotWearingPants whispered to Peasant in front. âIf there are monsters, youâll run out to fight them.â
âWait, arenât I the Magician?â Peasant, who was in Plate Armor and wielding a Short Sword and Kite Shield, asked.
The equipment they were using was stored by the elite team of five. Their previous equipment was lost outside when they explored the map.
âDidnât you learn the Wind Protection Mana Skill? With such awesome defense, if you donât become the Tank, who will?â BurningChestHair said. âIâm using the dagger for lightning critical strikes!â
âShh! Donât talk. Weâre arriving at the massacre location. Thereâs movement in front!â Arthur reminded them as he frowned and raised his arm.
They immediately kept quiet and followed Arthur. Using the scattered rocks as cover, they hid themselves and watched.
Tens of figures were busy picking up equipment on the ground...