Goblin Horde

'Judging by the direction of the sound, Headmaster Astoria should have passed the region I was at to investigate the ruckus I've previously caused,' Vaan thought.

Nevertheless, Headmaster Astoria didn't linger in the area for long and went on ahead to slaughter goblins.

If Vaan had traveled straight, Headmaster Astoria would have indeed run into him. Fortunately, he had chosen to veer off to the left path.

That being said, Vaan was a little surprised to see Headmaster Astoria enter the Red Goblin Mountains so soon.

'The Grand Inquisitor's original plan was to have the mercenaries clear a path for the main force… But the goblins in the inner region have proven themselves to be much more troublesome to deal with… If Headmaster Astoria entered the mountain, then that means the plan has been changed…' Vaan figured.

Nevertheless, he didn't find it too surprising.