From Goblin to Goblin God - Chapter 274

Chapter 274: The Holy Alliance, The Demigod Empires!

TL: Sungmin

“You’d better decide quickly. If you refuse again, next time I’ll make you my servant forever. Of course, in return, I’ll protect you~”

Ladrick spoke with smug satisfaction, striding forward.

He still felt wary of Nanavis, this high demon.

The others followed closely behind.

Ahead, Gluttony asked cautiously, “Lady Nana, if the enemy numbers in the thousands… should we bring our followers?”

“No need. Although they’re with the Silver Wings, it’s just a five or six thousand-strong vanguard, not the main force.” Nanavis responded with utter disdain.

Around her stood over a dozen Demon Kings among her followers.

There was no need for more.

Behind them, Scarlett hesitated for a long time before finally speaking, “I… I agree. If you can kill Lin Tian, kill that goblin, then I agree to your terms!”

A smug grin curled at the corners of Ladrick’s mouth. “See? Was that so hard, my dear? Now, let’s have you turn into a flower sprite for me to play with~”

He approached Scarlett, beginning to grope her shamelessly, even with so many people watching.

However,

For someone like Scarlett, there was no shame in it; she had such needs daily anyway.

When the mood struck, she’d even satisfy herself with random strangers on the roadside.

It was why Winnie of Sloth often avoided her—she feared catching something unsavory.

…

On the border of the Uninhabited Zone, Thunder Valley.

“Sshhh!”

Rain poured down heavily, stinging against the skin.

A flash of lightning split the dark, cloud-filled sky, briefly illuminating the shadowed valley.

A silver alloy boot stomped into the muddy ground, splashing water upward.

“Up ahead lies the entrance to the Uninhabited Zone. Stay alert and be ready to fend off any demon or monster attacks!”

A burly, bearded man clad in alloy armor called out loudly.

Raindrops pelted against his armor with rapid, clinking sounds, like an urgent, tense melody.

Behind him, a vanguard of six thousand men began to feel the weight of anticipation.

Each soldier wore sturdy, heavy alloy armor, fully equipped for battle.

Emblazoned across their chests was a pair of silver wings, splendidly detailed.

This unit was part of the Holy Alliance’s “Silver Wings.”

They were an advance team, composed of allied forces from seven empires.

The Holy Alliance had learned that the Demon God of the Uninhabited Zone had returned to the abyss, and they aimed to purge this land tainted with darkness and evil.

Thus, they’d dispatched this coalition to survey the area.

The Holy Alliance was composed of the Demigod Empires:

[Hercules, the Divine Strength Empire.]
[Perseus, the Immortal Empire.]
[Pendragon, the Heroic Spirit Empire.]
[The Five Great Sages, the Sacred Empire.]
[Desert Queen, the Shurima Empire.]
[The Strongest Hero Loael, the Star Sanctuary] (which, while not an empire, was a specialized guild of adventurers and heroes.)

Leading the vanguard was Aphame, an advance captain from the Demigod Divine Strength Empire.

With a combat power of 15,000, he held strength roughly equivalent to a Demon King.

Behind him, each empire had dispatched over a thousand soldiers for reconnaissance.

At that moment, a young woman in a white magical robe stepped forward, “Wait… I sense a powerful monster approaching. Prepare yourselves…”

Her name was Elise, and a Mythic-class Adventurer’s medallion on her chest shone brilliantly in the dark.

From the largest adventurers’ guild, the Star Sanctuary, she was a white-robed archmage sent to assist with the investigation, boasting a combat power of 19,000.

In the world of mages, an archmage was already a formidable presence; to be a white-robed archmage was to stand among the very best.

She was just a step away from attaining the rank of Grand Archmage, a title that would bring her respect worldwide, earning her deference even from nobles and the mighty.

After all, magic was the brightest jewel of human civilization.

Anyone could learn it.

Once, the ancestors of humanity had relied on magic to survive a continent teeming with monsters and, through it, achieved godhood, laying the foundation for today’s world.

Within Thunder Valley.

Aphame, the vanguard captain, furrowed his brow and drew his sword. “Thank you, Lady Elise, for the warning. Everyone, take cover! Prepare for combat!”

In an instant,

The six-thousand-strong force vanished into the darkness.

They concealed themselves in the underbrush, the mud, puddles, and behind barriers.

As scouts, they naturally possessed skills in camouflage and stealth.

Elise waved her wand lightly, “Ultimate Magic · Vanishing World…”

In the next moment, she and Aphame became transparent.

“Lord Aphame, stay still; we won’t be detected unless the enemy is exceptionally powerful.” Elise spoke up.

Aphame gave a nod. “This magic is truly convenient. But don’t worry—demons and monsters in the outskirts are usually weak. It’s likely just a demon scouting party.”

The soldiers behind them held firm.

Their minds were strong, unshaken by the situation.

They’d grown used to scenes like this; otherwise, they’d be unfit to serve as scouts.

Each soldier here boasted an average combat power of over 4,000, equipped with armor of the highest quality.

They were leagues above the grunts of the War Empire or the Giant Elephant Empire.

Each held their breath, eyes fixed on the valley ahead.

Aphame, too, kept a watchful gaze, instinctively clenching his hand. “Is this… sweat? No, it must be rain… How could I be sweating…”

Yet his heartbeat raced, its pounding almost deafening.

He felt fear.

He didn’t understand why—nothing had appeared, nothing had happened. So why was he afraid?

Behind him, the six thousand soldiers also struggled to quell a rising sense of unease.

They saw nothing, yet somehow knew their adversary was powerful—unbelievably powerful.

In the distance, shadows appeared in the sky, flying toward them.

It was the Six Lords of Sin.

Nanavis flew forward with poise, hands lightly pressed over her abdomen, her movements regal.

She stopped just at the entrance to the valley.

Behind her, Scarlett and the others quickly halted as well, scanning their surroundings.

“There don’t seem to be any traces of humans along the way,” Scarlett remarked.

Gluttony took a few quick sniffs of the air. “True. Not even a scent, and there’s nothing unusual around.”

Ladrick scoffed. “With rain this heavy, how could you pick up any scent? Right?”

“Maybe you’re right. Did you see any traces of humans, though?” Gluttony responded calmly, unfazed.

At that, Ladrick swept his gaze around. “There are footprints but no people. As the vanguard, they’re undoubtedly human scouts and must have mastered hiding techniques. They’re definitely lying in wait…”

The others nodded slowly, finding his reasoning sound.

But Winnie just yawned, looking uninterested.

Scratching her head, she muttered, “So complicated… thinking makes my brain itch… So what should we do now?”