Chapter 35- Green Goblin Scout

The goblin may be small and frail looking but it speed was nothing to scoff at. In contrast to his lack of physical strength, it's versatile agility allowed him to evade most attacks while also landing them with relative accuracy. The scout rushed at Mylo while holding in both hands rusty daggers. It took him less then a second to cut down the distance that separated them. With a calculated thought, his first attack was aimed at Mylo's left ankle while simultaneously holding his other dagger in an upward direction in order to block any incoming attack it's enemy might launch.

[Green Goblin Scout dealt 220 damage]

*Cling*

"It's my first time battling an adversary that uses its intellectual capacity rather than base its actions with wild instincts, truly fascinating. The game's difficulty rose by a level out of no where, and I love it! Hahaha~.

With a nimble side step, the goblin made it past it's prey blindside. Compared to his previous action, he used both daggers to maximize his damage output rather then defend with one in case of a counter attack. He knew the human in front of him could not defend his next attack, seeing as he was currently away from his peripheral vision.

[Green Goblin Scout dealt 210 damage]

[Green Goblin Scout dealt 213 damage]

"Damnit! Why am I having so much difficulty dealing with him? The Crimson Wolf was faster then him, why can't I follow his movement. His just a common monster."

The constant evasive maneuvering and the occasional parry from the green goblin scout made it impossible for Mylo to lend a single hit. At first he blamed the difference in levels, but quickly released that his bad performance was due to his lack of martial arts knowledge. This was a virtual game, it was evident that outside experiences would drastically enforce a player's performance. His current predicament was more then enough proof of this.

"How will I be able to deal with players that have combat experiences. I may have amazing passive skills, but none of them matters if I can't lend a single hit. I could have been plausible if I had the ability to use crowd control skills, but the restriction that I placed on myself removes any possibility. I should think thoroughly in regard to this weakness of mine. But for now, is should focus on what's Infront of me."

"BLOOD…TASTY!"

"Come, I already know how to deal with you."

They where currently located in an area free of obstacles, this allowed the goblin to freely maneuver as he pleased. This brought more advantageous benefits to the goblin the disadvantage. Instead of confronting him head on, Mylo decided to retreat toward the ravine closest to him. The sound of rapid currents belonging to a water stream could be heard the closer he got to his destination. Right behind him was the scout, closely chasing, both entered the running water, bringing a great deal of restriction to their movements. This allowed the acrobatic capacity of the goblin to be non existent. Without hesitation, Mylo thrusted his rapier towards the slowed down goblin, landing his first hit since the start of the fight.

[You Have Dealt 739 damage.]

[Thorn Effect activated for the first basic attack dealt to the enemy. Enemy has been 'maimed']

"ARGH!?"

Mylo knew how agile the goblin was, it was for that reason that his first hit was aimed at it's right leg. This made it impossible for the goblin to escape or evade his attacks. Barrage of basic attacks where launched at the goblin vitals.

[You have killed 'Green Goblin Scout']

[You have gained 1680 EXP (800 EXP X 0.4 X 50%) ]

[You have gained 90 copper coins]

[You have gained a rusty dagger x2]

[You have gained 'Green Goblin Camp Map']

"This was really difficult. Should I learn some martial arts?"

[Map Updated. New location discovered, 'Green Goblin Camp']

"Green goblin camp? Based on its name, it doesn't seem like a dungeon but rather a goblin settlement. It's quite close, should I challenge it? I shouldn't, I can't image how difficult it would be if I had to face something other then a goblin scout. That bastard was considered the weakest of its bunch."

His lack of combat prowess truly disheartened him from blindly challenging the green goblin camp. Yet, he still wished to scout out the camp and properly judge his decision. Half an hour passed, Mylo managed to reach his destination by following the map's interface. While hiding behind large bushes, he could see numerous goblin gathered around a campfire. One of them was a huge and muscular goblin with a stronger green tone on his skin. Many tattooed patterns were engraved on its skin. It was sitting on a chair made of refined fur while resting its massive legs on one of the many frail looking goblins.

"Is it the boss? Is there anything I can do here or should I just give up the idea?"

"Hmm…"

"…!"

"I guess that's my only option."

"First I'll wait for the night to come and the goblin to fall asleep. Then Il make good use of my Stealth ring passive skill to sneak behind the lookout patrol and swiftly assassinate them. Il first slash their throat making them unable to speak. Even if they could after having their throat cut, my passive skill, thorn, would make them truly unable to even squeal for help. After taking care of the patrols, I'll head inside each camp while taking care of every underling. Finally, the main course, a one-vs-one against the goblin boss."

"If things turn south, I'll just run away. Now, all I need to do is wait for the night to fall."

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