Starting With an SSS-Rank Swordsmanship Talent

Chapter 31: The Powerful Hobgoblins

While Alaricʼs team was causing a disturbance in the goblin settlement, the three other teams had already regrouped and they are currently fighting with the elite goblin warriors.

”Where is Lord Alaric?” Arthur looked around while fending off the goblins that were attacking him.

Some time had already passed since the signal was released, but there was still no sign of his presence. This made him and the others feel a bit anxious.

Normal goblin warriors should pose no threat against Lord Alaric. Was there an accident on his side?

Arthurʼs expression was grim.

Suddenly, three larger goblins appeared in his field of vision. They were as tall as adult humans and the aura they exuded was similar to that of Fatal-grade monsters.

Hobgoblins!

Arthurʼs pupils dilated when he identified the creatures.

The moment these three powerful monsters appeared, the goblin warriors became more aggressive.

Eekk!! Eekk!! Eekk!!

Hiieeh!! Hiieeh!!

The weird noises they made resonated in everyoneʼs ears.

At this moment, the old Knight, Henry, stepped forward and shouted.

”Do not falter! These monsters are just goblins! We can easily take care of them! We are the proud warriors of House Silversword! Let these monsters know why we are called the defenders of the north!”

The old Knightʼs words ignited everyone and the unease in their hearts quickly dissipated like smoke.

”Kill them!”

”Kill these goblins!”

Arthur took the opportunity to lead the charge. ”Follow me to kill these monsters! Charge with me!”

The warriors of House Silversword showed their valiance.

In the face of more than a hundred goblins, they fearlessly charged!

As soon as the two sides clashed, the goblins were decimated. They were unable to stop the trained human warriors with their crude weapons. Even their leather armor proved to be useless against the humansʼ finely crafted weapons.

It was a one-sided massacre!

The most fearsome among them was Arthur who was at the forefront of the formation. He was like an enraged bull, slicing his way into the goblinsʼ flimsy formation.

Meanwhile, the old Knight, Henry, looked steady and stable. He wasnʼt as ferocious as Arthur, but he was killing the goblins with quick and precise movements.

On the other hand, the younger Knight, Aldrin, wasnʼt any less impressive than the two. His spear moved so fast that no goblin warrior was able to get close to him.

Under the leadership of these three powerful Knights, House Silverswordʼs warriors managed to push back the goblin warriors despite the disadvantage in numbers.

Graaa!!!

A deep, enraged roar suddenly erupted as one of the hobgoblins came charging at Aldrin.

Sensing the approaching danger, Aldrin adjusted his stance with narrowed eyes.

”Come at me!” He shouted without fear.

Just like any other monsters, goblins were also territorial creatures. Aldrinʼs shout provoked the hobgoblin making it even more furious.

As soon as Aldrin was within its striking range, the hobgoblin lifted its weapon, a two-handed axe.

Whoosh!

The air seemed to fluctuate as it swung its two-handed axe down with the intention to destroy Aldrin in a single shot.

Aldrin didnʼt foolishly try to block the axe. He deftly stepped to the side.

Bang!

The two-handed axe failed to hit its target and struck the ground hard, creating a deep pit and causing the soil and rocks to fly out in all directions.

After evading the hobgoblinʼs axe, he stabbed out his spear, aiming for the creatureʼs neck.

Whoosh!

The hobgoblin tilted its head, narrowly avoiding the pointed blade of Aldrinʼs spear. It then swiped its axe in a fan-shaped direction.

Aldrin quickly jumped into the air to avoid the destructive blow, but this move left him open.

The hobgoblin kicked him hard, sending him flying into the air. He smashed into a big tree before he fell to the ground.

”Aldrin!”

”Sir Aldrin!”

Everyone was alarmed when they saw this. They didnʼt expect the hobgoblin to be this powerful.

Henry and Arthur wanted to help him, but the remaining two hobgoblins, stopped them, preventing them from offering any help.

”Dammit! These monsters are smarter than I thought!” Henryʼs expression darkened.

The situation was critical.

Aldrin was outmatched in terms of strength and if nothing was to be done, he might perish here.

”Sir Henry, leave these two guys to me! Go and help Sir Aldrin!” Arthur muttered, his voice cracking under the pressure.

These hobgoblins were more powerful than normal Knights. Even for Arthur, it wouldnʼt be easy to hold off two of them. However, he had no choice but to take this gamble for the sake of his comradeʼs safety.

Henry hesitated at his words, but upon seeing Arthurʼs determined gaze, he solemnly nodded. ”Alright. Just buy me some time, I will return to help you as soon as I can!”

Nodding his head, Arthur shouted. ”Go!”

Henry wasted no time. He immediately rushed over to Aldrin, pulling him out of deathʼs door.

”Are you alright, Aldrin?” The old Knight stared deeply at Aldrin and checked the state of his body.

Cough!

Aldrin coughed heavily, blood trickling down his lips. ”I-Iʼm fine. Just broke a few bones.” He responded in a hoarse voice.

”Good!” Seeing that he still had the energy to joke, Henry was relieved.

”We need to kill this guy quickly. Sir Arthur is holding off two on his own.” The old Knight muttered.

Aldrin nodded. He used his spear to prop himself up.

”You just need to distract it. I will do the rest.” Henry said before he lunged at the hobgoblin.

Aldrinʼs chest was heavy and every time he moved, it felt like he was being repeatedly stabbed. However, he gritted his teeth and followed Henry closely.

Iʼm a Knight of House Silversword! This pain is nothing!

Aldrin ignored the pain. He harnessed his mana to the maximum to keep up with the old Knight.

After gaining momentum, he rushed ahead and thrust his spear, causing a sharp whistling sound.

The hobgoblin saw his attack coming and lifted its axe to block the tip of his spear.

Clang!

A chance!

Henry took the opportunity when the axe had obscured the hobgoblinʼs vision.

Aiming for its neck is too risky. I should go for its stomach.

Thinking of this, he closed in on the monster and stabbed a part of its belly that wasnʼt covered by the leather armor.

Kkshhk!