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Chapter 209 : Outpost No. 11
Chapter 209: Outpost No. 11
They had been traveling for several hours.
Gauss’s heart still had not fully shaken off the bleakness of parting, and on the way back, the sky suddenly broke into heavy rain.
The rain came without warning.
The lead-grey clouds swallowed the sunlight in an instant, and bean-sized raindrops crashed down without the slightest sign.
Ӗ n úm̌а
At first, they fell sparsely, but in the blink of an eye, they merged into a vast curtain of white, splattering into muddy pits on the ground, making crackling sounds.
“ Tch, this rain really couldn’t have come at a worse time!” Arya furrowed her slender brows, brushing away the damp pale-blue strands of hair clinging to her forehead. The icy rainwater slid down her neck and into her collar.
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Gauss pulled a rain cloak from his storage bag and tossed it to his two teammates.
Then he scanned the surroundings.
All around lay open ground, with no suitable place for shelter.
Feeling the dense raindrops pounding on his mage robe, Gauss tightened his cloak. This storm also sharpened his focus.
W̊e b̄ nо̌v́ e l̃ Ӗň ůḿа̂
He soothed the Chocobo, who tossed its soaked head uneasily in the rain.
Foul weather was also an unavoidable part of the adventuring road.
The three exchanged glances.
“ Shall we keep moving?” Gauss’s voice cut through the rainfall.
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“ Yes.” The other two nodded in agreement.
Even Arya, the weakest in constitution, had long grown accustomed to rain in the wild. It was just that, having ended their brief “vacation” and not even reached Graystone Town before this downpour, she felt a little disappointed.
Ёn̂ũm̀а̄
Gauss pressed his legs to the bird’s flanks.
“ Screee!!”
Receiving the command, the Chocobo’s powerful twin talons—strong as a horse’s hooves—slammed against the ground, flinging up clumps of sticky mud as it carried Gauss forward into the thicker rain.
“ Thud thud thud!!”
The sturdy Chocobo raced through the storm, icy water drumming heavily on Gauss’s cloak.
The world seemed reduced to nothing but the white curtain of rain, the slippery muddy path, and the sound of the Chocobo’s panting and splashing strides.
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“ Should we find a spot to pitch a tent and wait this out?” Gauss cast two Messages in succession, sending the thought to his teammates.
He had first intended to ride out of the storm’s center.
But just as he waited for their reply—
The Chocobo beneath him let out a sharp, urgent screech!
“ Careful, something’s coming!”
Gauss also spotted the small black shapes in the distance. His heart tightened as he jerked the reins.
Еñů ḿа̃
The Chocobo skidded to a halt, its claws gouging deep furrows in the mud.
It pawed nervously at the ground, neck feathers bristling.
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Arya and Serandur reacted swiftly too—the former quickly controlled her mount, the latter sliding to a stop and drawing his weapon with sharp vigilance.
Gauss squinted through the thick curtain of rain, water running down his face as he blinked constantly to keep his sight clear.
In the waist-high grass ahead and to the sides of the road, he glimpsed small, twisted figures stirring.
The downpour was pierced by shrill, grating cries.
W ё_bn̆о̆v̊e l Enú_m̈ã
“ Uwaaaahhh!!”
A swarm of green-skinned Goblins burst out from the shrubs and rain, dozens at a rough glance.
Their dark green flesh gleamed slickly in the rain, looking all the uglier under the streaming water, weapons raised in their hands.
And in their center, towering above them, stood a figure radiating a far more vicious aura.
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Gauss recognized it instantly.
His heart leapt with joy.
É ń û ḿ ä
It was an Elite Gnoll!
The creature had a snarling wolfish head, its body clad in steel-needle-like grey-brown fur that stood firm even in the storm. Its exposed fangs dripped with foul saliva.
It wore a crude half-armor of metal plates and leather, and gripped a massive, curved scimitar that gleamed with cold light.
Rain streamed down its muscled legs, but it stood unmoved. Its cruel yellow-brown eyes locked onto the three of them, as a low, threatening growl rumbled from its throat.
The sound cut over the Goblins’ racket, making the smaller green-skinned creatures instinctively shrink back.
The three adventurers had stumbled upon a Goblin tribe led by an Elite Gnoll!
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“ How could we run into this here?” Arya blinked.
This was north of Graystone Town.
By rights, the chance of encountering a monster squad led by such an elite creature should have been very low.
And yet, here it was.
“ Prepare for battle!” Gauss’s lips curved upward. Though he sensed something strange, his super-brain told him there was only one course: unleash his super-strength in combat.
Conveniently, his Monster Encyclopedia had yet to record an Elite Gnoll.
Е ǹum̊а́
That monster before him wasn’t just a foe—it was ten walking Elite Points.
In the pouring rain, he couldn’t yet gauge its precise strength. But logically, it shouldn’t be too difficult.
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The most obvious reason—if it were truly powerful, it wouldn’t command such a small band of Goblins.
Just as among humans, in the simple hierarchy of monsters, the stronger the master, the stronger its vassals.
Even if a Gnoll leading Goblins into human lands was unusual, its strength shouldn’t exceed expectations.
The Gnoll had no intention of parley. The storm concealed everything—just as Gauss couldn’t sense its power, it couldn’t measure theirs.
W̆е̇b_ṅ о̊vė l .Ѐn̈uḿ ä
In an instant, it raised its scimitar high and let out a howl that served as a battle horn!
“ Awoooo!!!”
Forced on by its menace, the Goblins obeyed, shrieking meaninglessly as they stumbled across the slick mud in a ragged charge.
Gauss, however, held his ground.
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First, he told Arya to use Animal Communication to send the two Chocobos retreating, keeping them safe from the fight.
Then he turned to the oncoming Goblins.
Еn̊ ùmа̄
They were nothing but fodder driven forward. And that Gnoll—rather than close the distance—had actually slipped back a few steps.
Testing our strength with throwaway Goblins?
Ready to bolt the instant things look bad?
Gauss thought swiftly.
As expected of the cunning race recorded in the books—no warrior’s soul at all!
But how could Gauss let it have its way?
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“ Arya, Serandur, the Goblins are yours.”
“ Understood.”
After that brief exchange, Gauss triggered Enhanced Jump.
“ Thud!!”
His steel-gleaming boots shattered the mud. The explosive power launched him skyward, tearing through the curtain of rain.
Raindrops burst into mist under the surge, his figure flashing like black lightning through the storm.
Ẃ еbn̂ȯv ӗ l E ṅumă
Before the Goblins could even react, he had torn through their formation, felling a few in passing.
He flicked the blood from his hand and charged at the Gnoll.
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The monster’s yellow-brown eyes grew sharp with caution. It had felt Gauss’s strength from that burst of speed.
But fleeing now was too late.
“ Awooo!!”
The Gnoll roared in fury.
Е n u m̈ а
It abandoned retreat and hurled its giant scimitar, the blade spinning with a whistle as it slashed toward the airborne Gauss!
The strike was heavy and precise, perfectly timed to catch him mid-leap.
But the plan failed.
Gauss’s reflexes were far sharper.
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In the instant the weapon reached him, he displayed the agility and coordination gained from his promotion to Tier 3.
His body twisted impossibly midair, rolling into a sliding dive.
E nǔ_m̆ǎ
“ Slash!!!”
The blade shredded raindrops.
The scimitar’s edge skimmed his chest, the wind it carried slicing through rain-damp strands of his hair.
Gauss had dodged cleanly.
Though it looked close, in truth it was far off by his perception. With his new Tier 3 control, his body and judgment had advanced greatly.
He had merely minimized his movements to avoid losing momentum.
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His slide ended with a palm slapping the mud, propelling him upright once more.
The Gnoll had already lost its nerve, turning to flee.
But it had gravely underestimated Gauss’s speed.
It was still within reach.
The White Wand in his hand pulsed with magical energy.
Several Magic Missiles shot forth!
W̊eb n o vе̇ l̄ Е̄ n u ḿ а.
“ Boom!!”
The deep-blue magical orbs lit up brilliantly in the rain.
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Guided by his will, they struck the Gnoll’s fast-pumping knees.
“ Bang!!”
Its knee joints had no real protection, and the explosions of several missiles directly shattered them.
Losing the support of its lower legs, its upper body still lunged forward by inertia before collapsing into the mud.
Е̄n̊ u m̀ а̂. і̂ d
This was why one should never turn and flee recklessly.
With one’s back to the enemy, blind to their attacks, sometimes death only came faster and more senselessly.
Of course, the Gnoll was not dead yet.
As expected—it was weak.
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From Gauss’s sense, it might not even have reached Tier 2.
It looked ferocious, but in truth it shattered on first touch.
W ë bn̈ õvе̃l Eṅ ũm̌ а
Still, Gauss was not picky.
Whether a Tier 1 Gnoll or a Tier 5 Gnoll, the Monster Encyclopedia would only gain one Elite entry. In essence, there was no difference.
If anything, the former was easier to kill.
Gauss stood at a distance, not approaching.
Though the Gnoll’s legs had been blasted apart, its stubborn vitality let it sit back up after the first shock of pain. It snatched a machete from its belt, staring at Gauss in terror.
It babbled words Gauss could not understand.
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Perhaps Arya, farther back, might make sense of them.
But his reason for holding back earlier had nothing to do with pity, nor any desire to torment it.
It was simply to maximize the profit from the Gnoll.
The White Wand in his hand radiated the pulse of Shaping Spell.
Several clumps of clay scattered onto the ground, condensing into giant spiders of varied form.
“ Still, heavy rain really is a huge drawback for clay magic.”
W è b̈n̈ o̊ vê l̄ Е́n̆ ǔ m̀ а̂
Gauss frowned.
He could feel the Clay Spiders resisting discomfort, their forms requiring extra magical energy to stabilize against the washing rain.
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Clearly, he needed to look for waterproof materials—something to craft individuals suited for aquatic combat.
But for now, it was time to harvest Spirits.
Spirit collection required kills made by Shaping Spell constructs.
He directed three weaker Clay Spiders to attack the Goblins.
W е̄b n ӧvе́ l Ē n ü m a
The strongest, a Venom Spider, he set upon the crippled Gnoll.
The strength of clay constructs depended not only on magical energy quality, spell mastery, material, and other factors—Spirit was also a key.
Through long study of Shaping Spell’s nature, he had learned that the best results came from builds forged around the spirit energy of an elite creature.
The stronger the creature, the stronger the spirit energy it shed at death.
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Currently, his four Clay Spiders were built from the spirit energy of base-level Giant Spiders, continually infused with insect spirit energy.
In numbers, they were sufficient. But in quality, they fell short.
Ė nü m̀ â
This Elite Gnoll was a fine substitute.
And if he was right, a Gnoll’s spirit energy was unlikely to be weak. Its cunning surpassed monsters of the same tier—perhaps an advantage on the soul level as well.
The pale-blue Venom Spider skittered swiftly across the mud.
In the blink of an eye, it reached the Gnoll.
The Gnoll crawled backward in panic, eyes full of fear and unwillingness as the spider closed in.
Its machete swung down.
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But the Clay Spider easily avoided the strike.
Its legs lowered, muscles taut, before it sprang.
Slender, sharp fangs pierced through the seams of the Gnoll’s patchwork armor.
At the contact point, dark-green energy spread like a spider’s web, swiftly covering its whole body.
Its flesh did not melt as that sparrow’s had days ago. Instead, its body stiffened.
The murky yellow eyes rolled upward.
W е b.n̂ o v̊ е.l̂ E n üm̆_а̀
It twitched rigidly in the mud for a few moments—
Then went still.
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“ Elite Monster Gnoll Leader slain *1.”
“ Eighth Elite Monster entry unlocked.”
The panel quickly delivered the notification.
Another ten Elite Points, bringing his total to thirty.
We b̈nov̊ ĕl̃ _Е.ń ǔ m̆а̀
At the same time, as the Clay Spider finished the kill, Gauss felt a massive cluster of spirit energy drift to him.
Unlike the diffuse, unstable wisps of Giant Spiders or Goblins, this Gnoll’s spirit was solid, whole, free of that fragile sense of imminent collapse.
It was Gauss’s first spirit energy of elite grade.
He studied it briefly—
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Then turned his gaze toward Arya and Serandur.
Their fight was nearly finished as well.
Ёn̈ um̆ a. ї ḋ
“ Goblin slain *1.”
“ Goblin slain *1.”
...
His three other Clay Spiders were dutifully adding to the count.
From afar, clusters of spirit energy floated in the air, awaiting his collection.
Once the battle ended—
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“ Total Monsters Killed: 2415.”
Gauss walked over slowly. The spirit energy flocked to him like iron shavings to a magnet.
His Goblin form could now be enhanced further.
“ Still missing one elite Goblin...”
Gauss murmured to himself.
Having felt the spirit energy of an Elite Gnoll, the scattered wisps of ordinary Goblins seemed far less impressive.
E n̂ ŭ m а
If he could anchor constructs around the spirit of an elite Goblin, then feed it with the countless spirits of lesser Goblins, perhaps he could raise a formidable ally.
Of course, a Gnoll Leader as a companion would be useful too.
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The rain had not stopped.
After regrouping with his companions—
They quickly harvested the spoils from the battlefield.
Elite monsters’ organs often held considerable value.
En ù mа̇. і d̊
Once finished, Gauss and Arya mounted their Chocobos again and headed toward Graystone Town.
Curiously, once past that area, the storm quickly weakened.
Soon after, the skies cleared.
Galloping at full speed, they hardly needed magic to dry themselves; the wind alone left them dry in no time.
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By noon, they stopped to rest.
“ That Gnoll squad earlier didn’t feel right.”
Е n̄ú m̌а̀
While eating, Arya returned to the subject of the fight.
Though the monsters had been little threat to their team, had such a group appeared in a village, the outcome would have been unthinkable.
For a Gnoll to lead monsters deep into human lands carried huge risk for them.
Even without Gauss, they could have met other professional adventurers. Once they began looting and slaughtering, attention would quickly follow, bringing down stronger adventurers in retaliation.
Normal elite monsters had a survival instinct. They would not easily cross the boundary into human towns.
“ Maybe they were ‘escorting’ those Goblins in?” Gauss shook his head, unsure.
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But ever since last winter, he faintly sensed unrest stirring around the Emerald Forest.
He also recalled Vice President Shirley’s summons. Perhaps it was tied to this disturbance?
After lunch, the three set out again.
By day’s end, before night fell, they finally reached Graystone Town.
The Chocobos had made the journey much swifter. Without them, even by caravan, it would have taken two or three days.
At the gates, Gauss reined in his mount, slowing to a rhythmic trot as they passed through the archway into town.
Ӗ ṅ úm а̀..iď
The avenue bustled with merchants, laborers, carts being loaded and unloaded...
But when Gauss appeared atop his noble Chocobo, it was as though an unseen force swept through the crowd.
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Vendors, townsfolk, adventurers idling by the walls—all slowed, turning instinctively to look toward the gate.
That figure came into view.
The young man wore a fitted black mage robe. Upright in the saddle, his loose hair fell across his brow in easy disarray.
His face was sharp and striking, not merely handsome, but infused with strength, confidence, and quiet wisdom. His eyes in particular were clear and piercing, seeming to see through hearts—not harshly, but with a steadiness that brought reassurance.
Ŵ е bṅ.о̀ v ѐl̀ Е̃n ū m_а̂
The sky was crystal clear, the golden sunset casting a faint halo around him.
The noisy market stilled for a brief moment.
Only when he had ridden farther in did sound return, life resuming after that pause to admire.
A few blushing girls still chattered excitedly.
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“ Gauss, everyone’s looking at you.” Arya blinked.
“ Yes. I know.” Gauss understood well enough. “A bit troublesome, really...”
Énu m̌ å
“ Don’t give me that.” Arya clearly didn’t believe him.
He had, after all, slowed his pace deliberately earlier.
Gauss only shook his head.
A few days ago, when he reached Tier 3, his Charisma attribute had risen to 10.
Charisma did more than enhance appearance. It shaped his aura, presence, and allure.
Especially to strangers—it was hard not to glance at him twice.
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Moreover, his Charisma at 10 points was not the only factor. With all his attributes near 10, his nearly flawless body at this level radiated an even greater, harmonious sense of “presence.”
In other words, even if other Professionals could raise their Charisma, in terms of drawing attention, they were still inferior to him.
This was not entirely a good thing. It could even be considered one of the “side effects” that came with growing stronger.
“ But...”
Gauss lowered his gaze to the Telepathic Bracelet on his wrist, pondering.
It felt as though the equipment could no longer provide its usual attribute boost once he reached 10 points.
Ѐ nû m̃_а. i d
His current panel showed Charisma: 10 (9).
His true Charisma was 9, and he could sense that the bracelet’s push from 9 to 10 had already been strained.
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Once his natural attribute reached 10, the effect would weaken further. On the panel, it would no longer register as even a single point of change.
They arrived at the Adventurer’s Guild hall.
Tying up the Chocobos, Ulfen and Ike remained outside.
The three of them walked into the hall.
Ёn̂ǔmа.і d̈
“ There really are a lot of people back.”
Along the way, Gauss had encountered several Professionals.
Clearly, with the labyrinth temporarily closed, adventurers had all “returned home” to their usual towns.
After submitting their mission and receiving a commission of 20 silver coins,
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Gauss followed the receptionist’s guidance toward Shirley’s office.
It was still before closing hours.
W е̂ b́nо̄ v̌ ӗ_l Е n ů.m̀а́
“ Knock knock!”
Arriving at the office where he had first met Shirley, he rapped on the door.
“ Come in.”
A slightly lazy voice soon sounded from inside.
Gauss, Arya, and Serandur entered.
At her desk, Shirley’s presence was striking.
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Like a walking flame that could not be ignored.
Her long hair hung loose across her shoulders and back, tips faintly curled, like a burning waterfall—deep as red wine, crimson as sunset, bright as new flame, its layers flowed with warmth and life.
Gauss glanced once, then drew back his eyes.
After they sat, he asked directly:
“ Lady Shirley, may I ask why you summoned us?”
“ Tea first?” Shirley had been lounging in her chair, but when she saw it was the three of them, she straightened slightly. A porcelain teapot appeared in her hand, steam rising from its spout.
W_ê b̀ǹ оv́е l̈ Е ńǔm̈а̇
“ Alright.” Gauss nodded.
He was already somewhat used to taking tea before conversation.
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Cups appeared before them.
Amber tea streamed from the spout, catching the sunset light through the glass windows, as if the evening sun itself had been poured into the cups.
Shirley swept her gaze over Gauss’s face. But instead of glancing away, she fixed her eyes on him.
It seemed her nature not to avoid suspicion. She stared openly, as if searching his features for some hidden secret.
En u̇m̌а..іd̊
“ A pity.”
After a long pause, she sighed.
“...” Black lines appeared on Gauss’s forehead.
Could she not speak so vaguely?
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After staring at him for so long, what did she mean by suddenly saying “pity”?
And he had even been “troubled” by this earlier.
Е̊ ṅ um̆ a
Sure enough, Arya’s teasing eyes turned on him.
“ Don’t misunderstand.” Shirley realized how it sounded. “I simply meant it is a pity you did not become a Warlock.”
The misunderstanding cleared.
“ A Mage isn’t bad either.” Gauss’s heart lightened, though he spoke with caution.
Shirley rolled her eyes inwardly.
From the first meeting, she had never believed his Class was Mage.
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Even mundane jobs subtly shaped one’s presence. How much more so extraordinary Classes?
From close contact, she could tell Gauss’s aura was different from any ordinary Mage. In fact, she could not match it to any familiar Class—surely it was rare.
Still, with such Charisma, not becoming a Warlock was indeed a waste.
For a Warlock, Charisma was not only appearance, eloquence, or charm—it represented the strength of one’s persona, willpower, and command over inner magical energy.
Mages relied on study, understanding the essence of magic, drawing power outward. Warlocks, however, drew on their bloodline and supernatural gifts, digging deep into inner potential.
Thus, Mages needed intelligence, while Warlocks required Charisma to guide, shape, and command raw magical energy. In short, a Warlock’s “self” must be strong enough to compel the surrounding magic to obey.
Ĕ ń uṁа
Gauss understood why Shirley regretted it.
But he himself did not.
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His Charisma, while high, was still average among his six attributes.
What stood out was his Intelligence.
“ Let us get to the point, Lady Shirley.” With his tea finished, Gauss continued.
After this, he only wanted to go home, bathe, and rest.
Ẇ ėb n о v̀ e l̆ Е̌ n̄ ûm а
Though the woman across from him was a beauty who pleased both eye and spirit, he still longed more for home.
“ Impatient as ever.” Shirley shook her head. “Very well. I called you here to discuss the opening of Outpost No. 11.”
“ Outpost No. 11? What is that?”
“ In response to higher orders, Graystone Town, Canopy Town, Wormwood, and Blackwater Town will gather their adventurers, alongside a provincial knight squad, to establish a frontier base within the Emerald Forest.”
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She paused, sipping her tea before continuing.
“ Surely you have noticed: since last year, monsters near the forest borders have grown more active and frenzied. Moreover, there have been repeated incidents of monster groups migrating abnormally.”
W̄ еb̈ ǹo.v́ еl̇ Ѐ nû m̈ а
At the words “abnormal migration,” Gauss, Arya, and Serandur exchanged glances.
They thought of the Goblin squad driven by an Elite Gnoll that morning.
Shirley caught the subtle shift in their expressions. “It seems you have something to say?”
“ On the road back, northwest of town, we encountered...” Gauss briefly recounted the events.
Shirley’s fingers tapped lightly on the desk, her eyes glinting with thought.
“ What you met is not unique. In recent times, many adventurers have reported the same—monsters driving lesser creatures toward human settlements.”
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“ Outpost No. 11 will be built on a natural magical node at the forest’s edge. Controlling it will positively affect the region’s balance.”
“ In fact, beyond this area’s Outpost No. 11, a total of 17 such bases will be built along the Emerald Forest. Until it is finished, the Guild requires you to guard the area. In addition to bounties, you will receive daily stipends.”
“ Well? Interested? Surely it is more exciting than clearing Goblins and Kobolds near town.”
Gauss did not answer immediately. He lowered his eyes, tracing the warm rim of his cup with a finger.
“ Actually, I find killing Goblins rather enjoyable.”
Shirley froze for a moment. She had nearly forgotten.
Е́n ǔmа́_
Before her sat the Goblin Killer of Graystone’s outskirts.
Perhaps he truly did find joy in it.
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“ In truth, guarding the outpost will bring you even more Goblins... after all, they are the most common fodder.”
“ I will need to discuss it with my companions.” Gauss looked at Arya and Serandur.
Arya had also mastered the Message cantrip.
The three quickly conferred, right in front of Shirley.
Е_n̄ü m̈ а.
With adventurers from four towns and provincial knights, the gathering would be massive.
And among adventurers, an unspoken truth was well known: the surest path to advancing in Class Rank was seizing the chance to take part in major events.
Throughout history, those who stood at the summit had always risen through waves of great upheavals.
Only on greater stages could one truly ascend.
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Even their small team bore proof:
Not long after the Winter Hunt, Gauss had advanced from Tier 1 to Tier 2. During the Barry Labyrinth expedition, Arya reached Tier 2, and soon after, Gauss climbed to Tier 3.
Е̊n̂ u m а
Even Serandur had confided that he felt near the threshold of Tier 4.
And this Outpost No. 11 was clearly part of the escalating clash between humans and monsters, perhaps the prologue of a new age.
Through their silent Messages, the three quickly reached agreement.
Gauss raised his head at last, meeting Shirley’s patient, tea-sipping gaze.
“ Lady Shirley,” Gauss said, “we accept the commission.”
Shirley smiled knowingly, setting down her cup. “A wise choice. Now, the details...”
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Fingers steepled beneath her chin, she spoke on.
“...”
Through Shirley’s careful explanations and Gauss’s occasional questions, they gained a clearer picture of the long-term mission.
First, Outpost No. 11 had not yet broken ground—progress was zero, though forces were assembling at Canopy Town.
There would be adventurers from four towns, knights dispatched from the province, and even volunteers from inland.
Those like them—the “pillar forces” of the four towns—would receive greater benefits.
Еn u m a . i d
Second, the outpost’s location was a natural magical node, one that attracted monsters and influenced their spawning frequency. During the assignment, constant monster assaults could be expected.
Third, beyond fighting and defense, they would assist with transporting supplies between towns, clearing stray monsters near villages, exploring special sites—missions paying far more than normal.
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Fourth, besides fixed bounties for monster kills and daily stipends, there would also be a “Priority Exchange Right.” Special missions would reward Guild Merits.
Merits could be exchanged directly for rare resources otherwise difficult to obtain—magical materials such as magic-grade clay, as well as equipment, potions, spellbooks, and more.
“ We have no more questions.” Gauss put away the parchment scroll Shirley handed him, where the clauses and exchange lists were clearly written.
“ When do we need to depart?”
W ẽ bǹ о vё l̀ Ӗńu m̃а̀
“ Excellent.” Shirley smiled. “The sooner, the better. But since you just returned from a mission, take a day’s rest. The morning after tomorrow, a supply caravan will leave from the Guild gate toward Canopy Town. You may depart with them—I will send word ahead.”
“ Escorting this caravan will also count as a beginner one-star mission for you.”
Though it was only a simple escort, Shirley still used her authority to give Gauss and his team a small benefit.
With matters settled, Gauss did not linger. He rose and took his leave.
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By then, the sunset had painted the sky with brilliant orange-red.
Gauss looked out at the bustling streets.
W̃е̇b̈ n̂ о v ӗl̃ Е nŭ m̌ӓ_
His gaze seemed already fixed on distant Canopy Town, and on the newly decided Outpost No. 11.
Behind this seemingly unchanging peace lurked turbulent undercurrents.
Gauss knew.
Though Graystone Town looked tranquil, should the conflict escalate and humanity falter, frontier towns like these—stubborn nails on the map—would be the first to suffer. They might even face attacks from Wyverns or stronger monsters.
Graystone itself existed as a frontier stronghold.
Its foundations sat on a natural magical node already occupied and harnessed. If conquered, the whole surrounding area would collapse, becoming a paradise for monsters to breed.
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Recalling his talk with Shirley, Gauss let out a quiet breath.
It had been wise not to bring his family into town.
Small villages, after all, drew little attention from monsters. Conquering them offered only scraps of loot, and no strategic value.
In truth, humanity’s territorial struggle with monsters was over natural magical power. Such power birthed monsters, while also producing precious herbs, minerals, and gems, and even increasing the chance of new Professionals emerging nearby.
“ Enough. Let’s not dwell on it. We’ll rest tomorrow, then set out for Canopy Town the day after.”
Gauss spoke to his companions as the evening glow bathed them.
Е́ n u mã_. і ḋ
Canopy Town was the largest settlement in the region.
Though Gauss had once been impressed by the strength of Graystone’s Guild Master Eberhard, that had been individual power. Overall, Graystone’s adventurers were not strong.
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The fact that a three-star party like the Iron Arm Squad could gain such renown in town was proof enough.
Graystone lacked Tier 4 and Tier 5 Professionals.
By contrast, many elite adventurers from the inland would be arriving soon.
Though inland adventurers had less real combat against monsters compared to the frontier, many had received formal academy training, and with family backing, their strength and potential were not to be underestimated.
Ẇ е b n̈ о v̂ еl̂ E nů m̂ а̀
“ From Canopy Town onward, I’ll... no, we’ll make a name for our squad.” Gauss rubbed his chin thoughtfully.
“ Arya, what do you think our title should be? I feel it’s time we had a proper name.”
To prevent “Goblin Slayer” or “Goblin Slayer Squad” from spreading maliciously, Gauss wanted to act first, branding themselves before others did.
“ I don’t really have an idea.” Arya stepped back half a pace.
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“ Then Serandur, what about you?” Gauss fixed his gaze on him.
“ Captain, I’ve no idea either. Something this important should be your decision.” The half-snake spread his hands.
W̌ěbn.ovеl̆ Е ǹ uṁ ǎ
“ That makes it troublesome.”
Gauss hadn’t expected the very first step of gaining fame to be hindered by their collective difficulty with names.
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