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Chapter 49
Chapter 49: Ranger: Tracking and Camouflage
November 18, 2024 Author: Amnesty L
Clearly, the hobgoblin thought it had only survived because it had previously cried out for the Ogre Lords.
Watching the cowardly, yet somewhat cunning and foolish hobgoblin before him, Tang Zheng gently shook his head.
"Sure enough, even with intelligence comparable to humans, a lack of awareness and other factors makes them act foolishly. They can't even grasp the basic situation, yet still try to use it for threats."
Tang Zheng chuckled softly, then suddenly lifted his leg and kicked the hobgoblin's chest.
Slam!
The hobgoblin wailed as its body slammed heavily against a tree behind it. The impact caused its not-yet-fully-healed wounds to reopen, and a wave of intense pain washed over it.
"Ah, it hurts so much!"
"I won't do it again, Human Lord."
"Please, spare me."
"Human Lord..."
The hobgoblin's sharp voice echoed through the forest.
"You're too loud."
"Make any more noise, and I'll kill you."
Tang Zheng hoisted the iron sword in his hand and walked over step by step.
Hearing this, the hobgoblin quickly covered its mouth with its hands, shrinking under the tree and trembling, its black pupils filled with fear.
Tang Zheng walked up to it, looked down at the hobgoblin, and nodded. "Good. This means we can communicate normally."
"Y-yes, yes, Human L-Lord."
"Tell me your name."
"Human Lord, my name is Muguo."
"Muguo?"
"Yes, I-I like to eat fruit from the trees, which is why I have this name. This is..."
Tang Zheng impatiently waved his hand, cutting the hobgoblin off. "Enough with the nonsense. Tell me, why are you here?"
"I-I..."
The hobgoblin stammered.
"Don't even think about hiding anything. I know you're from a hobgoblin group called the Jick Tribe," Tang Zheng said coldly, watching the hobgoblin.
Big Goblin Mokuguo shuddered upon hearing the words "Jick Tribe." His face showed not only alarm but also a hint of fearful despair.
He had no idea how the powerful human before him knew of his tribe's existence!
The next moment, Big Goblin Mokuguo, in his panic, spilled everything.
The goblin traits of cunning, cowardice, and timidity were on full display.
The matter wasn't complicated.
June and July were the most suitable months for goblin reproduction, but the hobgoblin race's gestation was far more difficult than that of common goblins.
Therefore, the hobgoblin race would mate with common goblins to more easily produce offspring, though the result would most likely be an ordinary goblin.
However, compared to the chances of pregnancy when hobgoblins mated with other hobgoblins, this method was clearly much more effective.
Big Goblin Mokuguo's presence in the outer area was precisely to select some healthy and exceptional goblins to bring back to the Jick Tribe so the tribe could reproduce more effectively.
As a result, he encountered Tang Zheng, who was in the middle of slaughtering goblins. After realizing Tang Zheng was alone, the subsequent events unfolded.
While Big Goblin Mokuguo was spilling everything, Tang Zheng also took the opportunity to figure out his abilities.
[Ability Table]
Innate Ability: [Player]
Overall Level: 11Lv
Experience Slot: 2620/5000
Class:
Basic Class: Genius 1LV (Warrior, Priestess/Priest, Potion Master, Alchemist, Mage, Rogue, Ranger, Forest Priest)
Intermediate Class: Sword Saint 10Lv
Skill Points: 17
Passive Skills: Item Box, Slash Enhancement (10%)
Active Skills:
Warrior: Instant Reflection, Four Light Consecutive Slashes, Fast Slash, Stealth, Tracking
Magic: Papermaking (First Tier), Heating (First Tier), Minor Wound Healing (First Tier), Magic Arrow (First Tier), Scentless (First Tier), Camouflage (First Tier)
Class Skills: Potion Crafting, Alchemy
————
Skill: Tracking
Cost: None (Cooldown 10s)
Description: By using residual traces, the direction and body type of the tracked target can be determined.
...
Skill: Camouflage (First Tier)
Cost: 5MP
Description: After activating the magic, disguise oneself with the surrounding environment, reducing presence. The magic's effect is stronger in a jungle environment.
...
The class information for this Big Goblin Mokuguo was the opposite of what Tang Zheng had guessed; it was the scenario he had considered least likely.
It wasn't a Druid.
Instead, it had the dual basic classes of Ranger and Forest Priest.
This greatly surprised Tang Zheng; he hadn't expected a mere hobgoblin to have mastered a class like Forest Priest.
From the brief attack just now, Tang Zheng could easily tell that this hobgoblin's level was not high in either Forest Priest or Ranger.
Its overall level probably didn't exceed 7Lv.
Rangers are inherently skilled at scouting, exploration, and archery. Most demi-humans living in jungles could possess this class, such as the elf race.
The Tracking skill was considered basic, and it held some use for Tang Zheng.
This hobgoblin didn't know any higher-grade skills.
As for the Camouflage magic, Tang Zheng was somewhat conflicted. Aside from its superior performance in jungles, the magic's effect wasn't particularly good elsewhere.
It was far inferior to Invisibility, a more adaptable, mana-based second-tier magic.
However!
Since he could acquire the rare basic class of Forest Priest, Tang Zheng decided to master it as well.
After acquiring these two basic classes from Big Goblin Mokuguo, Tang Zheng didn't feel any particular joy; instead, he slightly furrowed his brow.
He had noticed earlier that when Big Goblin Mokuguo was fleeing, the complex jungle environment seemed to have no effect on him; trees and bushes automatically moved aside.
Such an ability shouldn't be a hobgoblin's innate talent.
Under Tang Zheng's expressionless gaze, Big Goblin Mokuguo, huddled at the base of a large tree, showed a look of pained reluctance and deep heartache on his green face.
Only then did he unwillingly take off the item hanging around his neck: a ping-pong ball-sized, white, bone-like object suspended from a necklace made of a tough vine.
This item looked like it was made from some kind of animal's bone. If Big Goblin Mokuguo hadn't actively taken it off his neck, Tang Zheng truly wouldn't have noticed it.
He had originally thought it was just a bone-shaped accessory worn by a demi-human like Big Goblin Mokuguo.
"Human Lord, this is a treasure of our Jick Tribe."
Big Goblin Mokuguo held up the primitive-looking necklace with both hands and respectfully offered it to him.
He was well aware that his life was in the hands of the human before him; if he caused any displeasure, he would likely lose his life instantly.
(end of chapter)
November 18, 2024 Author: Amnesty L
Clearly, the hobgoblin thought it had only survived because it had previously cried out for the Ogre Lords.
Watching the cowardly, yet somewhat cunning and foolish hobgoblin before him, Tang Zheng gently shook his head.
"Sure enough, even with intelligence comparable to humans, a lack of awareness and other factors makes them act foolishly. They can't even grasp the basic situation, yet still try to use it for threats."
Tang Zheng chuckled softly, then suddenly lifted his leg and kicked the hobgoblin's chest.
Slam!
The hobgoblin wailed as its body slammed heavily against a tree behind it. The impact caused its not-yet-fully-healed wounds to reopen, and a wave of intense pain washed over it.
"Ah, it hurts so much!"
"I won't do it again, Human Lord."
"Please, spare me."
"Human Lord..."
The hobgoblin's sharp voice echoed through the forest.
"You're too loud."
"Make any more noise, and I'll kill you."
Tang Zheng hoisted the iron sword in his hand and walked over step by step.
Hearing this, the hobgoblin quickly covered its mouth with its hands, shrinking under the tree and trembling, its black pupils filled with fear.
Tang Zheng walked up to it, looked down at the hobgoblin, and nodded. "Good. This means we can communicate normally."
"Y-yes, yes, Human L-Lord."
"Tell me your name."
"Human Lord, my name is Muguo."
"Muguo?"
"Yes, I-I like to eat fruit from the trees, which is why I have this name. This is..."
Tang Zheng impatiently waved his hand, cutting the hobgoblin off. "Enough with the nonsense. Tell me, why are you here?"
"I-I..."
The hobgoblin stammered.
"Don't even think about hiding anything. I know you're from a hobgoblin group called the Jick Tribe," Tang Zheng said coldly, watching the hobgoblin.
Big Goblin Mokuguo shuddered upon hearing the words "Jick Tribe." His face showed not only alarm but also a hint of fearful despair.
He had no idea how the powerful human before him knew of his tribe's existence!
The next moment, Big Goblin Mokuguo, in his panic, spilled everything.
The goblin traits of cunning, cowardice, and timidity were on full display.
The matter wasn't complicated.
June and July were the most suitable months for goblin reproduction, but the hobgoblin race's gestation was far more difficult than that of common goblins.
Therefore, the hobgoblin race would mate with common goblins to more easily produce offspring, though the result would most likely be an ordinary goblin.
However, compared to the chances of pregnancy when hobgoblins mated with other hobgoblins, this method was clearly much more effective.
Big Goblin Mokuguo's presence in the outer area was precisely to select some healthy and exceptional goblins to bring back to the Jick Tribe so the tribe could reproduce more effectively.
As a result, he encountered Tang Zheng, who was in the middle of slaughtering goblins. After realizing Tang Zheng was alone, the subsequent events unfolded.
While Big Goblin Mokuguo was spilling everything, Tang Zheng also took the opportunity to figure out his abilities.
[Ability Table]
Innate Ability: [Player]
Overall Level: 11Lv
Experience Slot: 2620/5000
Class:
Basic Class: Genius 1LV (Warrior, Priestess/Priest, Potion Master, Alchemist, Mage, Rogue, Ranger, Forest Priest)
Intermediate Class: Sword Saint 10Lv
Skill Points: 17
Passive Skills: Item Box, Slash Enhancement (10%)
Active Skills:
Warrior: Instant Reflection, Four Light Consecutive Slashes, Fast Slash, Stealth, Tracking
Magic: Papermaking (First Tier), Heating (First Tier), Minor Wound Healing (First Tier), Magic Arrow (First Tier), Scentless (First Tier), Camouflage (First Tier)
Class Skills: Potion Crafting, Alchemy
————
Skill: Tracking
Cost: None (Cooldown 10s)
Description: By using residual traces, the direction and body type of the tracked target can be determined.
...
Skill: Camouflage (First Tier)
Cost: 5MP
Description: After activating the magic, disguise oneself with the surrounding environment, reducing presence. The magic's effect is stronger in a jungle environment.
...
The class information for this Big Goblin Mokuguo was the opposite of what Tang Zheng had guessed; it was the scenario he had considered least likely.
It wasn't a Druid.
Instead, it had the dual basic classes of Ranger and Forest Priest.
This greatly surprised Tang Zheng; he hadn't expected a mere hobgoblin to have mastered a class like Forest Priest.
From the brief attack just now, Tang Zheng could easily tell that this hobgoblin's level was not high in either Forest Priest or Ranger.
Its overall level probably didn't exceed 7Lv.
Rangers are inherently skilled at scouting, exploration, and archery. Most demi-humans living in jungles could possess this class, such as the elf race.
The Tracking skill was considered basic, and it held some use for Tang Zheng.
This hobgoblin didn't know any higher-grade skills.
As for the Camouflage magic, Tang Zheng was somewhat conflicted. Aside from its superior performance in jungles, the magic's effect wasn't particularly good elsewhere.
It was far inferior to Invisibility, a more adaptable, mana-based second-tier magic.
However!
Since he could acquire the rare basic class of Forest Priest, Tang Zheng decided to master it as well.
After acquiring these two basic classes from Big Goblin Mokuguo, Tang Zheng didn't feel any particular joy; instead, he slightly furrowed his brow.
He had noticed earlier that when Big Goblin Mokuguo was fleeing, the complex jungle environment seemed to have no effect on him; trees and bushes automatically moved aside.
Such an ability shouldn't be a hobgoblin's innate talent.
Under Tang Zheng's expressionless gaze, Big Goblin Mokuguo, huddled at the base of a large tree, showed a look of pained reluctance and deep heartache on his green face.
Only then did he unwillingly take off the item hanging around his neck: a ping-pong ball-sized, white, bone-like object suspended from a necklace made of a tough vine.
This item looked like it was made from some kind of animal's bone. If Big Goblin Mokuguo hadn't actively taken it off his neck, Tang Zheng truly wouldn't have noticed it.
He had originally thought it was just a bone-shaped accessory worn by a demi-human like Big Goblin Mokuguo.
"Human Lord, this is a treasure of our Jick Tribe."
Big Goblin Mokuguo held up the primitive-looking necklace with both hands and respectfully offered it to him.
He was well aware that his life was in the hands of the human before him; if he caused any displeasure, he would likely lose his life instantly.
(end of chapter)
