บท 22: Chapter 22 I'm Master

They made their escape, slipping away quietly, leaving the two male goblins still under the spell of the female goblins' enchantment. Ego, Lysandra, and their newfound allies returned to the cave's entrance, where Ego had first woken up, in search of a way back to their world.

Ego, Lysandra, and their newfound allies were on the brink of escape. They had almost reached the cave's entrance, the gateway to freedom, when their plan unraveled before their eyes. The two male goblins, initially beguiled by the female enchantment, had regained their senses and now stood as formidable obstacles.

-"Betrayal! You go against your own kind for some stupid human," one of the male goblins sneered at the female goblins who had lured them.

In an act of harsh retribution, the male goblins shoved the females to the ground, their sharp swords hovering dangerously close to the enchanting creatures' necks.

"We are sorry master, we tried our best," they said in unison.

The situation was dire, and Ego and Lysandra exchanged a desperate glance. Their momentary relief had turned into a perilous confrontation.

As Ego and Lysandra considered attempting another escape route within the cave, they suddenly realized they were surrounded. The two female goblins who had been guarding them earlier were gone, replaced by three male goblins. Their options had vanished, leaving them with no choice but to surrender.

"Ooh! Ego we are surrounded," Lysandar pointed out.

"Yeah, I can clearly see that too!" Ego responded.

Ego knew he had to think fast, but the odds were stacked against him. He couldn't risk the lives of Lysandra or the female goblins. Surrendering seemed the only path to avoid further danger.

Ego raised his hands in a gesture of surrender and took a step back, allowing the male goblins to approach and disarm him. Lysandra followed suit, her expression a mix of concern and anxiety.

"We didn't mean any harm. We were just trying to find a way out of this place," Ego explained, hoping to reason with the male goblins.

One of the male goblins, seemingly the leader, regarded Ego with a skeptical expression. "Humans! Fools, sorry you won't be leaving this place alive, and you are going to watch while we have fun with your friend here."

Ego and Lysandra exchanged another glance, deciding to be truthful and trying to explain. "I was only trying to rescue my friend, Lysandra, who was kidnapped by the goblins," Ego explained. "We only wanted to return to our world, please don't do this."

Ego and Lysandra, understanding the gravity of their situation, decided to be honest about their intentions, hoping for some leniency. "We were only trying to rescue our friend, Lysandra, who was kidnapped by the goblins," Ego explained. "We only wanted to return to our world. Please, don't do this."

However, the goblin leader remained unmoved. "Your explanation won't save you now. You'll watch while we have fun with your friend. Come on, let's move. You're wasting my time."

As the male goblins began to escort Ego, Lysandra, and the two female goblins back to the cage, an unexpected turn of events disrupted their course. The entire cave became enveloped in a thick, choking smoke, reducing their visibility to nearly zero. Coughing violently, Ego and the others struggled to make sense of the situation.

In the midst of the smoky chaos, the two female goblins who had mysteriously disappeared earlier reemerged, launching a surprise attack on the five male goblins.

"Nobody hurts master!" they said.

"Who are they referring to as master?" Lysander inquired.

"It's me, I'm their master," Ego responded

Ego and the remaining female goblins didn't hesitate; they joined the battle in a frantic attempt to seize the upper hand.

The fight that ensued was fierce and chaotic. Ego swung fists and kicked with all his strength, engaging in a life-and-death struggle with the goblin males. The female goblins fought alongside him, displaying their surprising combat skills. The cave resounded with clashing weapons and the grunts of battle.

Despite the odds, Ego's determination burned fiercely. He refused to let the goblin leader's threats become a reality. He was driven by a desperate need to protect Lysandra and their newfound allies.

As the battle raged on, Lysandra, still weak from her ordeal, leaned against a cave wall. She watched with a mixture of concern and hope, silently urging Ego and their allies forward.

Amidst the smoky haze, the battle raged on. Ego, fueled by determination and adrenaline, fought valiantly alongside the female goblins. His fists and kicks found their marks, delivering powerful blows to the goblin males.

The female goblins, although physically smaller than their opponents, showcased agility and skill that took the goblin males by surprise. They evaded incoming strikes with nimble grace, their own attacks precise and devastating. Their combination of teamwork and ferocity created a formidable force.

As the battle intensified, the male goblins began to falter. One by one, they fell under the relentless assault from Ego and the female goblins. The cacophony of clashing weapons, grunts of pain, and cries for mercy filled the cave.

Ego's mind raced. He was fighting not only for their freedom but also to save Lysandra from a terrible fate. With every punch and kick, he channeled his fear and anger into his strikes.