20 The Battle of Megita [Part I]

Hoping over the sharp points of the palisade, Moventus landed on a surprised goblin. His katana brutally tore through the poor fellow's head vertically. Simply landed behind him, examining the surrounding.

Simply could easily distinguish the different buildings from his position on the palisade's walkway. Five barracks, serving as sleeping quarters for the goblins, were located closest to the fortification. A few patrols roamed between the buildings. A forge was brightly lit. Ten goblin blacksmiths were tirelessly working in the scorching heat of the furnaces. The smith stood beside a massive tent made out of different animal hides. Two goblins stood guard outside. Armed with warhammers and robust shields that covered most of their bodies. Both wore heavy plate armour. They were by far the most dangerous-looking goblins Simply had seen until now.

"We need to open the gates and sabotage the mechanism. Once that is done, a small NPC army will reinforce us. I think I spot a hobgoblin at the gates. Do you want to get that done? Or do you want to let your inner-pyromancer out and burn down the barracks?"

"I'll take the gate... I don't like... fire."

"Alright, once you are done, head over to that big tent over there."

Moventus nodded, before stealthily making his way towards the gate.

"Oh, and don't die!" Simply casually added.

Once his partner had disappeared into the darkness, Simply made his way towards the first barrack.

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'This is going to be... interesting. Ten goblins, four worgs and a hobgoblin. The hobgoblin gives out an aura similar to my uncle. Facing the first stage is going to be challenging even without the others. I need to separate them. The gate is even bared with a massive log. Oh...'

On the roof of one of the two guard towers, crouched, Moventus inspected the surrounding. What had caught his attention were five goblins riding worgs approaching the gate. The leader briefly stopped beside the hobgoblin.

"Siiir, this lowly one needs to go outside. His excellency, Commander Klulvorg demands a meeting with all the captains. Now."

"Open the gates," grunted the hobgoblin.

The large wooden gates were pushed open by four goblins. The riders rode towards the surrounding camps. The four gatekeepers began closing it when a shadow flew overhead. Slicing, slashing, beheading and killing them in a fraction of a second.

Not giving the rest a chance to recover, Moventus rushed at the closest goblin. His katana dealt fatal blow after blow, killing or dismembering his foes.

"Oh oh oh, a human. Good good good, play finally. Come come come, me kill you!"

The smiling hobgoblin picked up his axe and cheerfully made his way towards Moventus. The latter adjusted his grip and hurled himself towards the approaching enemy. His blade moved with years of practice closing on the neck of the hobgoblin. The axe intercepted the katana, yet his left wrist was deeply cut. Screaming in pain and rage, he bashed the puny human who had dared hurt him. Sending him flying into the still-warm corpses.

[Damage dealt: 18]

[-13 Hp]

'His reaction is really good. Without morphing my attacks I would not have touched him. Another hit and his hand is good as gone. I should pressure him.'

Before he could stand up, the axe blade flashed towards him. He hurled himself out of the way, rolling into a crouch position. The blade closely missed him before bitting in the dirt. Looking up Moventus saw the hobgoblin five meters away grabbing his greatsword. He drew it and threw the scabbard at the crouching human. Moventus deflected the projectile. In quick succession, the hobgoblin followed up with an overhead slash. His huge sword came down unopposed, separating the left arm from the body. Screaming in pain, Moventus used his remaining hand to aim his katana.

"YOU SON OF A BITCH, YOU ARE GOING DOWN WITH FUCK IT FUCKING PAINS..." roared Moventus, lunging at the hobgoblin. Handle against his chest he drove the blade deep within his opponent's heart, ending the fight.

[Critical Hit. Increase damaged dealt.]

[Damage dealt: 5670]

[You have killed a hobgoblin.]

[Congratuation, you have met the requirements to gain a unique class. Do you which to accept Class Change?]

"Sure, fuck it pains like shit."

[Class Change succesful]

[Class: One-armed Berserker]

Weapon-related Mastery +15

Obtain 10 free mastery points every 5 Levels.

Weapon-related skills proficiency increased by 15%.

Your emotions run berserk once you lose your arm. Having tasted blood, your uncontrolled emotions crave it once again. Enemies, beware the One-Armed Berserker.

[Achievement unlocked: "Blood Craze"]

Enemies may cut you, but the blood they spill will be their own doom. Unlocked Aura Trait.

[Congratulations on unlocking your aura trait. An aura is a mysterious form of passive magic that can be controlled to influence living beings.]

[Aura of Blood] [Rare](Novice I)

Cast Time: Instant

Target: Area

Range: 30m range

Duration: 10 seconds

Cooldown: 24 hours

You ooze out a dreadful aura of bloodlust. Weak-minded enemies within thirty meters are petrified until the duration. Everyone loses 1% Hp every second, while you regain half of the total. {let say if 10 full health goblins are within the thirty meters, they lose (100x1%) 1Hp every second for ten seconds, so 10 Hp. Moventus heals ((10Hp x 10) / 2) 50Hp.}

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Level 21 (47%)

Name Simply Umbra

Class Imperial Knight

Race Human

Health 431 (410) (+5%) { (vitality-10)/10 x 2.5 = X% }

Mana 218 (210) (+3.75%) { (Intelligence-10)/10 x 2.5 = X% }

Stamina 431 (410) (+5%)

Intelligence 25

Wisdom 20

Dexterity 40

Agility 20

Vitality 30

Strength 50

Unassigned Stats 0

Perception 0

Magic Resist 0

Defence 0