Chapter 236: New Mechanic

Xander heaved, blood running down the side of his head as he sprinted through the forest, chased by a small group of redcap goblins. These goblins were as tall as adult men, with elongated limbs, sinewy muscles, and crimson skin. They wore their signature leather armor and pursued him with savage determination. However, what made things truly dangerous was the goblin mage hurling fireballs and debuff spells at him from behind.

Gritting his teeth, he dodged another incoming fireball.

"Damn you, Damon…!"

He ran as fast as he could, using his spear and floating barriers of gravity magic to shield himself. The goblins, however, were faster, their magically enhanced limbs allowing them to leap with inhuman agility.

Xander dashed toward a familiar patch of shrubs. The moment he crossed it, he intentionally slowed down, skidding across the ground. To any observer, it would appear as though he had just tripped—but he knew better.