Chapter 358: Trial Of The Nameless
The goblins of Blood Fang crowded around each other in a loose circle, each eager to watch the trial unfold. On one end of the circle blazed the communal bonfire, illuminating the dark night. On the other end stood Stryg and Srixa, staring at each other from across the circle of goblins.
The firelight flickered off the bright yellow eyes of the countless goblins in the darkness. Quiet chants of blood and death echoed in the village square. A cold shiver ran down Plum’s spine. It felt as if she was in a nightmare, surrounded by monsters who wanted to kill and eat her.
Stryg took his eyes off his opponent and glanced behind him at his friends. He smiled reassuringly, “Everything’s going to be alright.”
“That’d be much more comforting if your chieftain would tell us what they plan to do with us,” Plum said dryly.
“They haven’t made a decision yet and they won’t until my fight with Srixa is over.”
“Wonderful,” Plum said with a sarcastic tone. “Any chance not brutally murdering us is an option?”
Stryg bit his lip, “I’ll figure something out.”
Tauri leaned towards them. “I’m not much of a Sylvan historian, but I’m pretty certain they’re literally singing for our deaths right now,” she whispered exasperatedly.
“Exactly. Why don’t you use your magic and get us out here, Stryg?” Plum asked.