The Evolution Of A Goblin To The Peak

Chapter 934 Battle at the Selnes Country: Killing Game

”Do you have any idea what it is?” Eztein asked.

”I donʼt know,” Erkigal replied, shaking her head. ”I wasnʼt aware of what he was working on in his territory. His household was protected by a barrier, making it impossible for me to infiltrate.”

”Weʼre here,” Erkigal announced, halting as she gestured toward a colossal stone monument.

Franklin, Vashno, and Eztein observed the monument curiously.

Erkigal turned to them and explained, ”This is our first stop. Itʼs to monitor and mark whatʼs happening inside the All-Filter Barrier Formation. The Killing Game.”

”Killing Game?” Vashno raised an eyebrow.

”Look at the stone monument,” Erkigal directed, pointing ahead.

The monument displayed several dots and inscriptions. Countless dots were present, almost unnoticeable unless one focused keenly. The brightest dots signified the strongest experts within the All-Filter Barrier Formation, while the unlit dots represented the weakest individuals.

”They are all participants in this Killing Game. Itʼs the living labyrinth of our god. There are two ways to conclude this game: one is to eliminate all the brightest dots, and the second is to acquire the hidden treasures within this labyrinth created by our god,” Erkigal elucidated.

”Oh, your god is some psychotic entity,” Franklin muttered under his breath.

Bang!

Eztein swiftly struck the back of Franklinʼs head. ”Donʼt disrespect a god. No matter what, he is still a god. Besides, we are in his domain. What if his consciousness remains here? If you die, our boss wouldnʼt even be able to avenge you.”

”You want to start something?!” Franklin retorted.

”Huh? Old man, do you really think you could take me down?!” Eztein challenged.

Vashno intervened and halted their impending confrontation. He sighed, feeling regretful for bringing these two along. Turning to Erkigal, he asked, ”Could you enlighten us further on whatʼs happening?”

He studied the dots but couldnʼt grasp their significance. Eztein and Franklin also examined the dots, noticing that there were twenty-seven brighter ones on the monument, symbolizing the number of top experts within the All-Filter Barrier Formation.

Erkigal didnʼt respond immediately. Instead, she silently observed the monument. After a brief pause, she spoke up, ”It seems that Clan Leader Schine has perished. The red dots signify a personʼs death. If the individual died before the labyrinth was opened, their dot wouldnʼt appear here.”

”So, that leaves us with only twenty-six... But thatʼs the count of top experts, and based on my prior observations, the number of higher-level experts doesnʼt reach that count,” Vashno remarked, narrowing his gaze.

”Thereʼs a chance that some powerful individuals are hidden in the shadows, unaware that this monument can track them,” Eztein suggested.

”Can we verify the name associated with each dot?” Franklin inquired.

”Understood, Iʼll check it right away,” Erkigal responded. She moved closer to the monument and carefully examined it. After a few moments, she spoke again, ”Based on this record, it appears that your leader encountered Hoei and two members of the Deadly Sins. You can also verify this. By concentrating your senses, youʼll feel your leaderʼs energy fluctuations in this specific dot. It signifies the presence of the Blood Lightning Monster. If it turns red, it means death. Additionally, youʼll receive some details about what transpired.”

”Let me verify it,” Vashno interjected, stepping forward. He focused his senses on the twenty-six brightest dots, recalling his observations of the top experts during their battles.

The information he gathered was startling, revealing the current state of the ongoing conflict.

”What did you find?” Eztein inquired.

”There are five unfamiliar experts... I believe theyʼre not affiliated with the alliance army or the Deadly Sins,” Vashno reported, a furrow forming on his brow.

”Five?” Eztein raised his eyebrows in surprise.

Vashno nodded in acknowledgment.

”Iʼll check it too,” Eztein said, moving closer to the monument. After a brief moment, he comprehended the situation. ”Actually, there are only four unknown experts. I recognize the other one.”

He remembered something and glanced at Vashno. ”You havenʼt been to Hall Plains, so itʼs understandable you havenʼt encountered her. If sheʼs here, our odds of winning are high. Additionally, the smaller dots next to her match Aliceʼs and the othersʼ energy. It appears we donʼt need to be concerned about them.”

”It suggests our leader required her strength,” Franklin chimed in.

”True,” Eztein observed the monument and commented, ”The most significant battles seem to be occurring at the Botano Household. The top experts are congregating there.”

A brief silence ensued as they contemplated the battles.

”Iʼll take this monument with me. Letʼs go,” Erkigal informed them.

”How will you transport it?” Vashno inquired.

”Itʼs simple.” Erkigal placed her palm on the surface of the stone monument and poured her mana into it.

Ohm!

The monument emitted a peculiar light before shrinking to a palm-sized object.

”There are items scattered around here that could assist us, and this stone monument is just one of them,” Erkigal explained. ”Letʼs keep going. Weʼll conquer this labyrinth, so be prepared.”

...

Souta coughed, then pushed himself into a seated position, placing his hand over the wound where Hoei had stabbed him.

”The poison is gone. Clan Leader Hoei coated his blade with an antidote,” Souta muttered before rising to his feet. The recent events had caught him off guard.

He hadnʼt anticipated Hoeiʼs cooperation with the Deadly Sins on the surface. What could be his motive? This piqued his curiosity.

He discerned that Hoeiʼs intent to kill him was a bluff. Souta, realizing this, chose not to resist and allowed himself to be stabbed.

Looking up, Souta cracked his neck. The outcome was better than he had expected. He managed to recover some of his energy. The wounds didnʼt concern him much, knowing he could regenerate if necessary.

”Gilaine is still on the other side. I hid her using the blood I controlled. I need to find her.”

He floated and traversed through the void.

Swoosh!!

Souta easily located Gilaine, which didnʼt come as a surprise since he already knew her location.

”Sir William, youʼre here!” Gilaineʼs eyes lit up when she saw Souta.

”Ugh, no, just call me Souta. Thereʼs no need to call me Sir William,” Souta insisted. He observed that the energy within her had grown stronger. At this moment, her energy was comparable to those of B-ranks.

”Um... Isnʼt William your name, sir?” Gilaine asked cautiously.

”No, no, William is just a nickname. You know, like the person before called me Blood Lightning Monster; thatʼs one of my nicknames too. Souta is my real name,” Souta clarified.

”Oh, I see... Then, Sir Souta, it is,” Gilaine said with a smile.

”Yeah, Souta is fine,” Souta replied with a smile, reaching out to pat her head. Looking ahead, he said, ”Letʼs go and find the mythical grade fruit.”

...

On the other side, Ice Death, Poisonous Vine, and Hoei arrived at the location of the Flaem Clan household.

They made no attempt to conceal their presence, causing the entire dimension to tremble due to their spiked energy. Immediately, they sensed the top experts within this place.

”There you are...” Ice Death muttered, directing his gaze toward the Flaem Clanʼs location. A smirk formed on his face, ”I didnʼt expect to find anything significant here after obtaining the core of the Flaem Clan. But stumbling upon you, Bezvin Darkna... thatʼs a surprise.”

In a blink, his figure vanished, slicing through the air. Hoei and Poisonous Vine swiftly followed suit.

Swoosh!!

Within the Flaem Clan domain, Bezvin paused, detecting the powerful expertsʼ fluctuations.

”Theyʼre here... Not just one, but three,” Bezvin murmured to himself. ”But one of them feels familiar... No, the Clan Leader of the Methal Clan? Has Hoei betrayed the Selnes Country?”

Boom!!

A thunderous sound resonated as three figures materialized in the sky, casting their gaze upon the Flaem Clanʼs compound.

Bezvin locked eyes with the trio, particularly focusing on Hoei Methal.

”Hoei...!! You betrayed our people!” Bezvin gritted his teeth, his anger palpable. Despite his rage, he restrained himself, understanding his disadvantageous position. He knew his chances of prevailing against these three were slim.

Ice Death fixed his gaze on Bezvin. Slowly, he spoke, ”Bezvin Darkna, Clan Leader of the Darkna Clan, surrender the core of your clan or we will obliterate this place.”

Bezvin remained silent, his gaze unwavering.

Hoei then spoke, ”Bezvin, donʼt resist. If you hand over your clanʼs core, we will spare your life.”

Gritting his teeth, Bezvin retorted, ”Seems like youʼve truly joined them, Hoei. Iʼll kill a traitor like you even if it costs my life.”

”Donʼt resist. Weʼve already acquired the cores of the Flaem, Methal, and Windi Clans. Darkna and Botano Clan cores are the only ones remaining,” Hoei stated icily.

”You mean... Youʼve defeated Schine and Hono?!” Bezvinʼs shock was evident.

Interrupting the conversation, Ice Death raised his hand and declared, ”Timeʼs up. Itʼs time to destroy this place.”