Chapter 73: Hobgoblin’s Village
After eliminating the ten Hobgoblins, the duo paused for a moment to catch their breath. Each Hobgoblin generated 3 points, so by taking down ten, they had earned a total of 30 points, bringing their tally to 54 points.
The sun hung high in the sky, casting a warm glow over the forest.
"Let’s aim for 200 points before tomorrow,"
Nero proposed, a challenge that Khione was more than willing to accept.
For the next two hours, they encountered no monsters, and just as frustration began to settle in, Nero spotted a Hobgoblin moving stealthily through the underbrush.
He exchanged a knowing glance with Khione; no words were necessary as they both understood the unspoken intent. They silenced their presence and began to follow the Hobgoblin, sensing that it was hiding something important. If they were to guess, it must be their headquarters.
They trailed the Hobgoblin for more than a hundred meters northwest, navigating past a small mountain range until they reached a crudely constructed village. The settlement was surrounded by a tall wooden fence, with two watchtowers positioned at the north and south ends, where Hobgoblin sentries patrolled diligently.
Nero quickly scaled a nearby tree to get a better view.
"Jackpot!" he exclaimed, his ominous red eyes scanning the village from his vantage point. Thanks to his special eyes, he could see great distances, and when he infused them with prana, their clarity was enhanced even further. He quickly counted approximately 42 Hobgoblins in the village, and a quick mental calculation suggested that clearing this settlement would bring them significantly closer to the 200-point milestone they had set for themselves.
Nero dropped back to the ground and relayed his findings to Khione. Together, they began to strategize on how best to clear the village and achieve their goal.
"First, you’ll take down the sentries on the two watchtowers. I bet you can handle them easily, right?" Nero said, his voice steady and commanding.