The goblins howled in agony as the onsught intensified. Bolts of blue lightning arced through the chamber, searing through flesh and boh unstoppable force. In mere moments, the onidable foes were reduced to sm husks, their cries silenced by the wings of justice.
DING!
[Haxks has sin the Hidden Boss ?Demihuman Goblin?.]
[99,666 Experience Points have been acquired.]
[Titan’s Mind Cuff has been acquired.]
[Demihuman Skull Charm has been acquired.]
[Demihuman Goblin’s Heart has been acquired.]
[Bed Bone Shard has been acquired.]
[3333 Gold has been acquired.]
DING!
[The quest ?Seeds of Ruin? has been pleted!]
[15,000 Experience Points have been acquired.]
[Grimhorn Totemstaff has been acquired.]
[Ruablet has been acquired.]
[90 Gold has been acquired.]
[Grimhorn Totemstaff (Bouem)]
[Rank: Unique
Type: Staff
Melee Attack Power: 4 | Magical Attack Power: 209~255 | Durability: 34/43 | Accuracy: 69
A relic of goblin legend, the Grimhorn Totemstaff is an a artifact that ands the power of transformation. At its peak, a menag skull adorned with twisted hazes out with eyes abze, its eye sockets fitted with shimmerihat pulsate with are energy.
?? HP & MP Regen Speed +10%
?? Unlocks the ?Intrinsic Transformation? skill.
ditions of Use: Lvl 20+ | Strength 3+ | Stamina 10+ | Intelligence 50]
[Intrinsic Transformation]
[Ehe wielder to shape-shift into various forms, from an i human child to a savage beast. Mastery of this ability requires a deep e to the primordial forces of nature and the ing intellect of the Goblin Shaman.]
[Titan’s Mind Cuff]
[Rating: Legendary
Durability: 8/8 | Magical Defense: 7.3% | Magical & Physical Bance: 8.6%
A broad, intricately crafted bracelet fed from iron. It’s imbued with the strength of giants and the wisdom of a sages, eling immense might and intellect to its wearer.
?? Attack Damage +5
?? Magical Damage +7
?? Str +3
?? Int +5
?? Stamina +10
ditions of Use: Lvl 26+]
Daisuke doubled over with his hands on his knees, chest heaving as he took a moment to catch his breath. “We did it!” he excimed, his grin stretg from ear to ear as he shot Zephyr a thumbs up.
“Arf!” the pup responded, his tail wagging iement.
“I… ’t believe we just scored a legendary item,” Daisuke panted. “I guess any less… after defeating a unique monster would be unfair.”
***
Daisuke’s gaze shifted from Mana and Amara’s resting forms to the downtrodden mothers and their demihuman children. Though their shackles had been shattered and the wicked goblied, there alpable unease lingering in the air, a tension that weighed heavily on their shoulders despite their newfound freedom.
Perplexed, Daisuke furrowed his brow.
Gloria leaned in, her voice barely above a whisper. “They’re deeply troubled.”
“…About returning home after all this time?”
The woman shook her head slowly. “No, it’s about returning home with their children.”
Daisuke’s eyes widened with the weight of uanding, his once bright gaze dimming as he sidered the mothers’ silent fears.
He tried wholeheartedly to smooth his features into a ask as one of the toddlers timidly approached.
“Py?” the child inquired, his voice carrying a glimmer of hope and innoce as he looked up at his rescuer.
A wan smile tugged at Daisuke’s lips, his eyes betraying a flicker of emotion as he saw a glimpse of April in the child before him. Croug down to the toddler’s level, he gently stroked his head.
“How about we leave this stuffy cave first?” he suggested softly.
At the mention of an advehe other three children perked up, their faces brightening with excitement.
***
As the afternoon sun gradually shifted toward the north, drifting clouds cast fleeting shadows across the rolling pins and distant mountains. Outside the abandoned vilge, a sprawling forest beed with the promise of mystery and advehe air resonated with the melodious warble of birdsong, carrying a sense of tranquility for miles around.
Gone was the oppressive stench of the cavern, repced by the invigorating fragrance of the untamed wilderness. For the children, who had known only the dank fines of captivity, the newfound st was exhirating.
Mana and Amara were pced to rest uhe cool shade of a nearby tree. Meanwhile, Zephyr frolicked with the children, their ughter filling the air as they chased is and pyfully dared each other to nibble on bdes of grass.
Daisuke, engaged in versation with Gloria and the four mothers, couldn’t help but sehe females’ disfort. Though he bore no resembo the goblins and his skin was far from green, the women struggled to meet his gaze. The mere presence of a man seemed te up painful memories and evoke ay in them. Yet, driven by their determination to protect their offspring, they bravely endured his pany.
Daisuke had only been away from Dusthaven for several weeks, but it le time to vince him that the world wasn’t ready to accept the children. Throughout history, humanity had shown a relubrace those who were different. Whether from fear of the unknown or a ck of uanding, society teo either rejearginalize those who didn’t fit the norm. Even in the present day, women still struggled for equality, fag discrimination and undervaluation.
In Sehrei Online, legistion ing human rights was still extremely ckluster. However, the issue extended beyond humans. The world oputed by a diverse array of species, each with its own p the societal hierarchy.
Demihumans, in particur, faced signifit discrimination and were often exploited as sves. Yet, Daisuke feared that the goblins wouldn’t even be afforded that grim status. As a new species of Beastkin, they would likely be ned as abominations and swiftly eradicated.
After expining his pn to the mothers and calming their fears, Daisuke moved on to finalize the st part of the puzzle.
“Hey, Zephyr!”
The pup bounded over at his rade’s being call. “Hey, buddy… I’m going to need a huge favor.”
“Kyuu?” the pup tilted his head inquisitively.
Daisuke k down, his hand affeately ruffling the e’s fur. “I need you to take them to Elmridge Vilge,” he said, nodding towards the girls who offered sincere bows. “Guide them to April and the others safely. With your skills, I know you do it.”
The pup hesitated, weighing his options.
“I’ll be fine,” Daisuke reassured with a warm smile. “I promise to keep out of trouble until you get back.”
“Arf!” Zephyr barked in agreement, his tail wagging vigorously.
“Attaboy!” Daisuke praised, his voice brimming with encement.
The girls’ faces lit up with radiant smiles as they bowed again in gratitude. Gloria’s own smile widened, her only lingering revolving around Zephyr’s ability to safeguard the group from the perils lurking in the wilderness. Yet, she found so the fact that she had already witnessed firsthand the remarkable capabilities of the young wolf.
“As for the return trip,” Daisuke whispered nervously as he secured a neckce around Zephyr’s neck. “I know you hate it, but I’ll reset your summoning at the end of the day. That should give you enough time to make the trip. Sounds good?”
“Grrr.”
Daisuke offered an apologetic smile. “I know you’re bummed out about the summoning, but just do it this once… for the kids, okay?”
The toddlers gazed up with wide, i eyes, and Zephyr broke into a sweat at the blinding iy of their pleading stares. Feeling the weight of their expectation, the pup sighed, rolling his eyes in mock exasperation at Daisuke before relutly g to the request.
“Don’t worry,” Daisuke attempted to appease. “I’ll have plenty of barbecue prepared in time for your return.”
Zephyr’s eyes sparkled with anticipation, steam spewing from his nostrils iement.
Internally, Daisuke couldn’t help but smirk. Hook, line, and sinker!
Everyarded the e awkwardly.
After saying their goodbyes, Daisuke and Gloria watched as the group vanished into the distance.
“Tantyu~” one of the toddlers chimed while waving.
“Do you think they’ll be alright?” Gloria wondered aloud.
“This isn’t the first time Zephyr’s beerusted with su important task,” Daisuke reassured her. “Let’s trust in him. They’ll be fine.”
***
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These words were uttered by Casimir—a familiar man of siderable girth for whom Reeza had been amassing an exorbitant amount of .
Across the table from him sat a guest exuding an air of eloquence, unmistakably of noble lihe se was pleted by their formidable escorts, standiinel-like at their sides, their expressions stoid unreadable.
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The noble’s eyebrow lifted with i, an amused smile curling his lips.
“What if one could truly have the best of both worlds?”
Following Casimir’s words, a progression of several diminutive women quietly ehe room. They formed orderly lines before the two men, their demeanor serene and posed. Bathed and perfumed with inse, they were their fi attire.
One among them, petite yet curvaceous, caught the nobleman’s attention. Her face, whitened by etics, was iiful trast to her flowing pink locks and striking ruby-red eyes.
“Don’t tell me—” the nobleman stuttered, his curiosity piqued.
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“Oh!” The man rose to his feet, his excitement palpable as he approached the women with the wonder of a child entering a treasure trove for the first time. “I’ve never beheld such marvels! They’re absolutely exquisite!”
Casimir’s ughter rumbled through the room, his belly shaking with mirth. “We do aim to please,” he replied humbly, though a smug grin couldn’t help but creep across his face. “Many high-ranking dignitaries have savored the delights our establishment offers. In fact, they were so impressed that they’ve all agreed to i in our enterprise.”
“Is that so?” The man turned away from the women to meet Casimir’s gaze, his expression a mix of curiosity and dession. “Men of my stature are quite fortable in terms of wealth, so what be would iing in this venture hold?”
“Before we delve into such… muters,” Casimir interjected smoothly, his voice a whisper of silk. “Why not selee of our courtesans to assist you in unwinding? After all, it was a long journey from the royal capital, wasn’t it? Why don’t you take this time to simply rex.”
The man frowned. It was such a slight twist of his eyebrows that it was almost unreizable. He was fully aware of the serpent’s attempt to curry favor—a ploy desigo undermine his vigince. But despite his fidehat such tactics would not sway him, he found himself undeniably intrigued by the prospect of tasting the unique wine offered by the deplorable man.
“In that case,” the nobleman agreed, his gaze lingering on the pink-haired woman’s voluptuous curves and a ft-chested girl who exuded childlike innoce. “I’ll choose these two.”
Two of them? Casimir’s eye twitched momentarily in irritation. But he kept his expression even, knowing he couldn’t afford to antagonize his potential ior. Presumptuous bastard!
“It seems your travels have stirred quite the appetite,” Casimir mused, his tone masking his simmering indignation. “Allow us to satisfy that hunger.”
As the courtesans were ushered into a room fit for royalty, the nobleman’s predatory aura lingered behind them. Their indifferent expressions cealed the turmoil within, their eyes betraying ion.
