Chapter 160: The Hidden Meadow Goblin Village
CH160 The Hidden Meadow Goblin Village
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Laura overlooked the forest meadow from a concealed vantage point atop a tall tree.
She wasn’t sure if the goblins had stumbled upon the area by sheer luck or if something—or someone—had guided them to it. Regardless, this spot was perfect for a hidden village.
The meadow was a naturally formed clearing, likely due to a domino collapse of trees over time. The fallen trunks were now being repurposed by the goblins to construct crude hut-like homes.
To the east, a stream snaked along the forest floor, offering a clean water source. To the north stood an elevated slope, pockmarked with signs of digging and movement.
Laura narrowed her eyes.
’If my hunch about a goblin blacksmith is right, then that elevation is probably a mine...’
She paused, frowning.
’Or worse—it’s their breeding ground. Goblins prefer dark, humid places for reproduction... and caves fit the bill.’
The south and west of the settlement were hemmed in by dense tree cover, offering natural protection. Only a single beaten trail extended westward—the very same one her team had followed earlier.
After forming a mental map of the terrain, Laura descended from the tree silently.