Chapter 35: Gray's Arrival in the Lizard Men's Territory

After regaining his composure, Gray couldn't help but let out a wry chuckle. "Is this the drawback of teleportation skills, or am I simply not used to it yet?" he mused to himself.

As Gobius, the Shadow Sniper Goblin maintained his vigilant watch over the battlefield, his sharp senses picked up on a subtle change in the air. His gaze shifted, and to his surprise, he spotted Gray standing nearby. The sniper's eyes widened in disbelief, his voice trembling with a mix of astonishment and uncertainty.

"Is that... you, b-boss?" Gobius stammered, his tone laced with a hint of disbelief. "H-how did you get here so quickly? Is this some kind of illusion?" His mind struggled to comprehend the sudden presence of his esteemed leader in this remote location.

Gray's smile widened as he reassured Gobius, his voice carrying a sense of amusement. "No, Gobius, it's not an illusion. It's really me," he replied, chuckling softly.

"I used my teleportation skill to join you here. Seems like it caught you by surprise, huh? Don't worry, I'm just as surprised as you are about how well it worked. The skill has its drawbacks, though. Made me feel a bit nauseous, to be honest."

Gray paused, giving Gobius a reassuring nod. "But enough about that. How's everything going here? Is the situation under control?"

Gobius blinked in astonishment, trying to process Gray's unexpected arrival. "I...I can't believe it's really you, boss," he stammered, a mixture of disbelief and relief evident in his voice. "I thought I was seeing things. The situation is under control here, thanks to Gobusuke and Gobryx's skills. We took down a powerful enemy, a 4-star Razorback Grizzly Bear."

Gobius glanced around, his gaze sweeping the area. "But what brings you here, boss? Is there something specific you need from us?" he asked.

Gray's expression turned serious as he responded to Gobius. "I came here to test out a new skill and to ensure that you and the others are safe after taking down such a formidable foe. A 4-star monster is no joke, and I wanted to see firsthand how you all handled it. Well done."

He paused for a moment, scanning the area once again. "And speaking of our main objective, have you made any progress in locating the mines?" Gray inquired.

Gobius nodded appreciatively, gratitude shining in his eyes. "Thank you for your concern, boss," he replied sincerely.

"Regarding our mission objective," Gobius continued, "I'm pleased to report that we've successfully located both the iron steel mine and the coal mine, thanks to Gobmir's exceptional ability in finding the ores. With his skill, we were able to pinpoint the exact locations of these valuable resources.

"Good job, you guys did well," Gray replied. He then turned his attention to the next course of action. "Now, let's head to where Gobusuke and Gobryx are. Lead the way, Gobius."

Gobius nodded in acknowledgment. "Got it, boss. Follow me," he responded, leading the way through the forest terrain.

After a few seconds of running, Gray and Gobius soon caught sight of Gobusuke and Gobryx working in perfect tandem, jointly carrying the massive bear.

"You guys really wrecked this place, huh?" Gray remarked, as he glanced around at the upturned ground and scattered debris, evidence of the intense battle that had taken place.

As Gobusuke, the Lightning Samurai Goblin, and Gobryx, the Dual Pistolero Goblin caught sight of Gray and Gobius approaching, they were momentarily taken aback, their brows furrowing in confusion. They exchanged puzzled glances, their expressions mirroring their thoughts.

Gobusuke spoke up first, his voice filled with uncertainty. "My lord, how did you get here? And why are you here?" he asked, a mix of curiosity and bewilderment evident in his tone.

Gobryx chimed in, his voice equally perplexed. "Yeah, boss. We didn't expect to see you here. Is everything alright?"

Gray chuckled softly at their reactions, understanding their confusion. He proceeded to explain the same thing he had said to Gobius.

Gobusuke and Gobryx exchanged glances, their astonishment slowly fading as they processed Gray's explanation. They nodded in understanding, realizing that their leader had found a way to traverse the distance quickly.

"You guys have done very well!" Gray exclaimed.

Gorbyx spoke up with a grin. "Thank you, boss! We gave it our all. We couldn't let that bear get the best of us. In all seriousness, that bear was a massive problem. It was one tough opponent. But thankfully, we managed to take it down successfully," he said, his playful smile fading as he adopted a more serious expression.

Gray listened intently, acknowledging their accomplishment with a nod of approval. However, a question lingered in his mind. "By the way, why is it just the three of you here? Where are the rest of the goblins?" he inquired, his gaze shifting between Gobusuke, Gorbyx, and Gobius.

Gobusuke stepped forward, providing an explanation. "The rest of the goblins are currently resting in the lizard men's territory," he replied. "After the long journey, they needed some time to recover and replenish their strength. I decided that the three of us would face the bear, hoping to make progress while they rested."

Gray nodded, understanding the reasoning behind Gobusuke's decision. "Alright, let's go to the lizard men's territory and join the rest of our goblin comrades," he suggested, determined to ensure the well-being of the entire team.

Gobusuke turned to Gobius, giving him a firm command. "Lead the way, Gobius. Take us to the lizard men's territory, and keep an eye out for any potential enemies along the path," he instructed, trusting Gobius's scouting abilities.

Not wanting to be left out, Gray joined Gobusuke and Gobryx in carrying the massive bear. Despite its size, the three of them managed to lift the beast.

Gray smiled as he joined Gobusuke and Gobryx in carrying the massive bear. "Sh*t. I must say, this freaking bear's sheer size and weight is no laughing matter."

With Gobius at the forefront, the group set off towards the lizard men's territory, making their way through the forest. Gobius maintained a vigilant watch, scanning the surroundings for any signs of danger.

After what seemed like an eternity of traversing the dense greenery, the group eventually reached their destination—the land of the lizard men. The group's journey had been quiet, with no encounters or signs of danger along the way.

However, amidst the calmness of the forest, there was one notable occurrence. Gray's attention had been caught by a peculiar discovery while he was checking his summons interface.

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[ Lightning Samurai Goblin ] ( Legendary )

- Name: Gobsuke ( M )

- Level: 10 ( Ready for evolution — Hidden )

- Traits: Disciplined, Decisive, Opportunistic

- Loyalty: 100/100

- Skills:

- Lightning Whirlwind ( Active ) ( LVL: 1-star )

- Katana Mastery ( Passive ) ( LVL: 2-star )

Gray's attention was drawn to a curious text displayed next to Gobusuke's level in his interface. It indicated that Gobusuke was ready for evolution. Intrigued, Gray decided to check the interfaces of Gobius and Gobryx, but to his surprise, only Gobusuke had the evolution option available. Gray made a mental note to investigate this further later on.

Returning to the present, Gray glanced at his summons and commented, "Looks like we made it without any trouble."

Gobryx nodded in agreement. "You're right, boss. It seems luck is on our side today," he replied, scanning the area for any signs of activity.

As Gray's group made their way towards the center of the lizard men's territory, they were met with a surprising encounter. Gobbie, the Scout Goblin emerged from the shadows, his eyes widening in astonishment at the sight of Gray's presence. Confusion marked his face as he struggled to comprehend how their lord, Gray had arrived in the territory.