Chapter 29 – The Goblin King
Fighting the Goblin King – This Bastard is Tough
The Goblin King didn't waste time.
The moment I stepped into the throne room, it roared, shaking the entire fortress.
"KILL THE INTRUDER!"
At its command, the remaining goblins charged at me like a damn tidal wave.
✔ Archers fired arrows from the shadows.
✔ Warriors came at me with jagged blades and crude axes.
✔ A few shamans threw fireballs, cackling like maniacs.
I exhaled sharply, gripping my sword. "Alright. Let's finish this."
Then I charged in.
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Cutting Through the Horde
The first goblin swung at me—I ducked and drove my blade straight through its chest.
Another goblin tried to ambush me from behind—I twisted mid-air and sliced its head off.
I dodged a fireball at the last second, grabbing a fallen goblin by the throat—and sank my teeth in.
✔ Power surged through me.
✔ My wounds healed instantly.
✔ New Ability Unlocked: Minor Fire Resistance.
I grinned. "Oh, that's gonna be useful."
The goblins hesitated.
They had never seen a human eat one of their own before.
Too bad for them—I wasn't done.
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One-on-One With the Goblin King
After cutting down the last goblin warrior, only one enemy remained.
The Goblin King.
It stood from its bone throne, gripping its massive greatsword, its eyes glowing with rage.
"You… strong."
It wasn't wrong.
But I wasn't about to let my guard down.
"Yeah, yeah. Are we fighting or are you just gonna compliment me?"
The Goblin King snarled—then charged.
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The King is No Joke
I barely dodged as its massive blade smashed into the ground, sending cracks through the stone floor.
"Sh*t—"
I rolled to the side, countering with a quick slash—but the Goblin King blocked with insane speed.
This bastard wasn't just strong—it was fast, too.
Every swing of its sword felt like getting hit by a boulder.
Every movement was precise. Deadly.
But I wasn't exactly weak either.
✔ I matched its speed with my enhanced reflexes.
✔ I countered its raw strength with sharp, precise attacks.
✔ Every second, I was adapting to its fighting style.
For a while, we were evenly matched.
But then—
The Goblin King snarled—and activated its skill.
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The Goblin King Goes Berserk
A sudden red aura exploded from its body, shaking the entire fortress.
Its muscles bulged.
Its movements became even faster, even stronger.
Its eyes glowed blood-red as it let out a monstrous roar.
The sword hummed in my mind. "Oh, sh*t. That's not good."
I clicked my tongue. "Yeah, no kidding."
The Goblin King had gone Berserk.
✔ All pain was ignored.
✔ Its speed and strength doubled.
✔ It wouldn't stop until I was dead.
I barely dodged as it swung at me with terrifying force, slicing a stone pillar in half.
I grit my teeth. "Tch. Fine. If you're not holding back—"
I licked the blood off my lips.
"Then neither am I."
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The Final Clash
The Goblin King swung down at me—I parried, sparks flying from our blades.
I dodged left—it twisted mid-air, slashing at me with unnatural speed.
I ducked, then rushed in before it could react—
And sank my teeth into its arm.
✔ Massive power flooded into me.
✔ My strength surged beyond its limits.
✔ New Skill Unlocked: Berserk.
I grinned. "Oh. Now this is interesting."
The Goblin King staggered, its body weakening.
It realized—too late—that it was dying.
I gripped my sword, took a deep breath—
Then sliced through its chest with one final strike.
The Goblin King collapsed.
Dead.
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[QUEST COMPLETE!]
[Rewards Unlocked!]
✔ Stat Boost Acquired!
✔ Unique Item Obtained: Gauntlet of the Mind
I exhaled, rolling my shoulders. "Damn. That was exhausting."
Then I checked the gauntlet.
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[GAUNTLET OF THE MIND]
✔ Allows the user to control objects with telekinesis.
✔ Strength of control depends on magic control.
I smirked. "Oh, now this is gonna be fun."
I slipped the gauntlet on and tested it, lifting a fallen goblin's dagger with my mind.
It floated effortlessly in front of me.
The sword hummed. "Huh. Telekinesis? That's actually kinda badass."
I grinned. "Damn right it is."
I started looting the place, collecting anything useful before heading back.
Stronger. Faster. With a brand new skill and weapon.
Things were finally looking up.
…For now.
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To Be Continued…