From Goblin to Goblin God - Chapter 382

Chapter 382: This Is Not a Goblin, But a Noble and Sacred Soul!

TL: Sungmin

At this moment, all the elves fixed their gazes on Lin Tian, not daring to blink.

Because this was the moment that would determine the future and fate of their entire kingdom.

They had sacrificed thousands—tens of thousands of years—for this moment.

That sacrifice was their dignity!

In the past, though they had been seized, enslaved, sold, and toyed with by various races, it had never been of their own will. Even when their dignity was trampled and shattered, they still clung to it.

But now, they had willingly cast aside the dignity they had upheld for tens of thousands of years.

How could they not care?

Lin Tian looked at the alluring dark elves before him, their beauty so striking that it made him feel lightheaded.

If he gave in, he’d probably lose decades off his lifespan.

He couldn’t let his kindness and willingness to help others delay more important matters.

“I appreciate your goodwill,” Lin Tian said righteously. “Although I usually enjoy helping others, when it comes to the future of the Elf Kingdom, as I’ve said before, we are allies. If anything happens, I will be the first to help solve it. You can rest assured.”

His words were resolute and just.

In an instant—

In the eyes of all the elves, his originally small stature suddenly appeared tall and mighty!

The elves who had been pretending to flee in panic froze in place.

Some even covered their mouths, tears welling in their eyes from emotion!

The Elf Queen trembled slightly, her beautiful eyes widening in disbelief as she murmured, “I never expected… the dignity we willingly cast aside could also be trampled and shattered. Is this the power of a noble and sacred soul?”

They had intended to lure Lin Tian into a trap of indulgence and pleasure.

Yet, a soul as noble and sacred as his could not be ensnared!

Lita’s eyes were filled with guilt. “Your Majesty, I feel like I have sinned. I want to apologize to His Majesty, the Goblin…”

They had insulted a noble soul!

They had committed a crime!

They had fallen!

“No need,” the Elf Queen stopped her, sighing deeply. “We can make up for it over time.”

She glanced at the surrounding elf citizens, their eyes seeming to say, Do you see? This is a goblin worth entrusting everything to! A reliable goblin! A goblin with a noble soul!

“I’m so moved! I really want to bear his children!”

“I really want to marry him!”

“If possible, I’d love to pursue such a noble and sacred soul!”

“Being with His Majesty the Goblin would be my honor… my purification!”

The elves spoke excitedly, their eyes shining with passion and admiration as they looked at Lin Tian.

This was truly from the depths of their hearts!

One dark elf knelt on the ground, eyes filled with shame. “S-Sorry! I’m so sorry, Lord Goblin! I actually wanted to desecrate such a noble and sacred soul—sob, sob!”

She would never have imagined that anyone could resist their allure.

Her own actions were utterly disgraceful!

Lin Tian slowly walked up to her and helped her to her feet. “Stand up. With me here, you will never need to bow or kneel before anyone—except for your queen. She has sacrificed nearly everything, even her life, for the Elf Kingdom. She is worthy of your reverence.”

“Ah…!”

The dark elf trembled, frozen in place like a statue.

At this moment—

She felt as though she had seen a god!

A god meant for the faith of the Elf Kingdom!

So this was what it felt like to have someone to rely on!

“Hiss—!”

The surrounding elves all sucked in a sharp breath, their bodies tingling with chills, their hearts seeming to stop for a moment!

It was too overwhelming!

For a race that had lived under oppression and fear for tens of thousands of years…

The impact was too intense!

At this moment, Lin Tian was the god of the Elf Kingdom!

Even the Elf Queen couldn’t hold back her tears. “A goblin… What an exalted, towering, and sacred goblin!”

“Let’s go, Your Majesty. I was just thinking about trying the food of the Elf Kingdom.”

After dismissing the dark elves, Lin Tian turned and spoke.

The Elf Queen quickly wiped her eyes. “Yes! Let’s go!”

All the elves followed behind, no longer displaying overly excited emotions but rather admiration.

…

Upon arriving at the palace—

Lin Tian looked at the table full of food and was quite surprised. “What is all this?”

It was clearly all vegetarian dishes, yet he didn’t recognize any of them.

There were glowing blue ferns, exquisitely sliced fiery-red fruits, and the roots of an unknown plant resembling lotus roots.

And many more.

Even though it was all vegetarian, it still looked incredibly appetizing.

“Everything here is purely natural wild vegetables from the forest. Your Majesty, Goblin, please don’t be polite. Try this—it’s an extremely rare plant called Soul Grass.”

The Elf Queen picked up a wooden fork, spearing a small piece of the glowing blue fern and placing it on Lin Tian’s plate.

A rich, fresh fragrance wafted toward him.

Lin Tian could hardly wait. From a cultivation novel’s perspective, this was undoubtedly a spiritual treasure—a rare and precious herb-level ingredient!

Without hesitation, he picked it up and tasted it.

It had a slightly salty taste, a chewy texture, and then an intense sweetness burst forth, filling his entire mouth.

His mind instantly felt refreshed, and his memory noticeably sharpened.

Lin Tian couldn’t help but exclaim, “This dish can actually cleanse impurities from the brain and enhance mental strength!”

“That’s right, but it can’t be eaten fresh when first harvested. It would confuse the mind and cause sluggishness. It must undergo a special preparation process.”

The Elf Queen’s tense expression softened.

She had worried that Lin Tian, as a carnivorous being, wouldn’t enjoy vegetarian dishes.

Hearing this, Lin Tian curiously asked, “Really? Can you tell me the preparation process? I remember seeing this plant in a few places. I might go collect some.”

A food that could purify the brain and enhance memory?

Definitely worth eating regularly.

At this moment, the Elf Queen’s expression became visibly hesitant. “Your Majesty, Goblin, as for the preparation process… how about you let us handle it? Once you’ve gathered some, we can prepare it and send it to you.”

Oh?

A secret recipe, huh?

Lin Tian pretended to be displeased. “Your Majesty, is the preparation method such a precious secret?”

“N-No, it’s not that… I’m just afraid that once you know, you won’t want to eat it anymore.”

The Elf Queen’s face was full of apology.

For a moment—

Lin Tian, who was about to take another bite of Soul Grass, paused, hesitatingly eyeing the glowing blue food.

Every race had its own unique customs.

Lin Tian was well aware of this, just like how pig-headed men loved to throw all their delicious food into a barrel to ferment…

At this point, the fermented, sour-smelling food was considered a delicacy to them.

Who knew if the elves had any strange and bizarre culinary customs?

The Elf Queen hesitated briefly before finally explaining, “After being harvested, the Soul Grass must be gently trampled by the feet of young elf maidens for several hours. This allows it to fully absorb the unique salts secreted by elves… Then… then the toxin that confuses the mind is transformed into a substance that cleanses it…”

The elves accompanying the meal lowered their heads in embarrassment, afraid that Lin Tian might be disgusted.

However—

After a slight pause of two seconds, Lin Tian naturally put the Soul Grass into his mouth. “It’s fine. I don’t mind.”

Stunned…

Upon hearing his words, the elves were all utterly shocked.

They couldn’t help but marvel at the sheer breadth of Lin Tian’s tolerance!

Not only was Lin Tian unbothered, but he actually found it quite appetizing!

Perhaps the elves felt self-conscious about food that had been stepped on, but to a goblin, this was just an added seasoning that made it even tastier!

“Since His Majesty the Goblin is so accepting of us elves, then let us bring out a few more of our signature dishes.”

The Elf Queen, deeply moved and grateful, clapped her hands.

Lita, the steward of the banquet, hurried to the kitchen to arrange for more food to be prepared.

Before long—

Three new dishes were served.

“The first dish is carrot-based. Carrots may seem ordinary, but through our special preparation, they become incredibly delicious! However…”

The Elf Queen paused, her expression complicated. “It is made by mixing the saliva of young elf maidens who have just reached maturity. At that age, their saliva contains a high concentration of special hormones, which, when combined with the carrots, create an extraordinary flavor…”

Hearing this, Lin Tian couldn’t help but feel a slight ripple in his heart.

These elves, so pure and sacred in nature, had such a dark approach to food!

Of course, from a broader perspective, this was just another form of cuisine.

Without hesitation, he used his fork to pick up some carrot strands and tasted them.

The next second, his expression blossomed like a flower!

The taste was utterly unique!

It was like a parched traveler suddenly tasting sweet nectar—like a starving person suddenly feasting on a divine delicacy!

His whole body trembled, his eyes lit up!

And every bite delivered the same exhilarating sensation, an intense impact on the brain!

Before long, he had finished the entire plate of carrots.

Seeing this scene—

The elves were deeply touched.

A foreigner, from an entirely different race, had shown such tolerance and respect for their customs and traditions.

The Elf Queen, who had initially felt hesitant, completely relaxed. She gestured to another dish. “This one is called Dew Forest. It is also made using the bodily fluids of young maide—”

Before she could finish, Lin Tian’s expression shifted—not because he was unable to accept it, but because he was shocked.

“This… this is a soup?! It’s made entirely from saliva?!”

How much spit would it take to make a whole pot of soup?!

“You misunderstand,” the Elf Queen quickly explained. “It’s actually made using the bathing dew of young elf maidens. It’s one of our traditional dishes, made by combining this dew with fresh vegetables. The flavor is exquisite.”

Bathing… dew?

Three words popped into Lin Tian’s mind: bathwater.

These elves sure had some peculiar culinary practices.

They could turn anything into food.

However, based on the description, it likely contained the same special secretion as the previous dish.

Lin Tian scooped up a bit with his spoon and took a sip.

Immediately, an incredibly rich, fresh taste exploded on his taste buds!

How could he describe it? One word: umami!

That deep, rich umami flavor found in the finest ingredients!

Lin Tian couldn’t help but give a thumbs-up. “This is indeed delicious and quite distinctive.”

The Elf Queen and the others breathed a sigh of relief.

They hadn’t expected Lin Tian to accept even this without issue. She prepared to introduce the next dish.

“Ahem, I think I’m full.” Lin Tian suddenly stood up.

While he didn’t mind tasting the elves’ unique delicacies, eating them as a proper meal did feel a little… off.

And that next dish—just by looking at it, he could tell it was bad news.

It was blood-red and glistening… he didn’t even want to imagine what it was made of.

The Elf Queen and her people were extremely eager. “Your Majesty, Goblin, please try this last dish! It is extremely rare, a delicacy passed down in our Elf Kingdom for thousands of years! Many elves go their entire lives without the chance to taste it. It is every elf’s first—”

Lin Tian quickly interrupted, “Wait! I really am full. Look at me—I have a small appetite.”

Seeing his insistence—

The Elf Queen and the others did not push further. “What a pity. The ingredients for this dish are extremely difficult to obtain… But if Your Majesty the Goblin ever wishes to try it in the future, we will do our best to prepare it for you.”

“Well… thank you for your kindness,” Lin Tian said with a forced smile.

No matter how breathtakingly beautiful these elves were—

Why was their cuisine so dark?

He didn’t even want to know what that bloody dish was made of.

Without delay—

The Elf Queen suggested taking Lin Tian on a tour of the Holy Mountain. “Your Majesty, Goblin, let’s go for a walk to help digest the meal. There are many breathtaking sights on the Holy Mountain, especially at night.”

Lin Tian glanced outside. The sun was already setting.

He agreed.

Along the way—

Lin Tian gained a deeper understanding of elf culture. It was fascinating and unique, and every elf he met was incredibly warm and respectful toward him.

The scenery was unforgettable.

First was the Moving Garden—in this season, female treants carried enormous blossoms on their heads as they roamed the forest in search of male treants. The sight was spectacular.

Then there was the Hundred-Bird Bridge—Lin Tian was astonished.

Despite all the unbelievable things he had experienced, he still found himself in awe.

Walking across a bridge formed entirely of hundreds of birds—how could one not be amazed?

The birds seemed quite happy to let the elves step on them.

Lin Tian only stepped on them lightly to get a feel for it.

There was also the Strange Stone Maze formed by stone giants, enormous fairy statues woven from vines, and many other marvels.

He couldn’t help but marvel at the sheer size and diversity of the Holy Mountain.

Before long—

Night fell.

The Elf Queen led Lin Tian to an open plain.

“Your Majesty, Goblin, you are about to witness one of the most magnificent sights unique to our Holy Mountain. We call it the Second Starry Sky~”

The Elf Queen’s breathtaking face was adorned with a delighted smile as she gestured ahead.

Lin Tian watched with curiosity.

Thanks to his night vision, he noticed tiny creatures gathering across the field.

Suddenly—

A tiny light flickered.

Then two. Then ten, a hundred, a thousand, ten thousand, a million!

Hundreds of thousands of fireflies illuminated the plain, twinkling like a starry sky!

Since this world had never undergone industrial development, its natural night sky was incredibly bright.

Lin Tian gazed at this ocean of fireflies, then up at the real stars in the sky—

They were almost identical!

As he was immersed in the sight—

The Elf Queen’s voice softly whispered in his ear, “Your Majesty, Goblin, if you are willing… I wish to follow you forever. This time, it is from the depths of my heart~”

Before, she had merely been attracted to Lin Tian’s power and influence.

But after everything that had happened during the day—

She had been completely moved and captivated by his noble and sacred soul.

Not just her—

She was even considering entrusting the entire Elf Kingdom to him.