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Chapter 230 : Black Fang Tribe
Chapter 230: Black Fang Tribe
「A non-public mission?」
Gauss showed a trace of hesitation on his face.
Judging from the tone in the other party’s words, it seemed to be related to his recent large-scale Goblin kills.
So, was this a special commission related to Goblins?
Еǹůmа
On this point, he was somewhat interested, but…
Before knowing the specific details of the commission, he definitely couldn’t nod easily, no matter how high the reward.
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Although he was extremely skilled at killing Goblins, with reconnaissance and combat techniques honed through many commissions, what if the target was a Goblin King or a Goblin Hero, a powerful individual? His current strength was still far from sufficient against those top-tier Goblins.
The Goblin King, also called the Goblin Monarch, was an apex individual that could only be born within large Goblin tribes.
A Goblin King could command many Goblins; besides being far stronger than ordinary Goblins, it would often be accompanied by numerous elites, extraordinary, or even lord-level Goblins.
Moreover, they possessed exceptional command and troop deployment abilities, and could, when necessary, bestow special blessings upon their subordinates. Most Goblin Kings were at least lord-level, equivalent to a Silver-rank Adventurer or Tier 11–15 Professionals in human terms. Some individuals governing massive Goblin tribes could even surpass higher ranks.
Ŵ е̄b ńоṽ ĕl E ǹ u̇ mа̀
As for Goblin Heroes, they followed a different path from the Goblin King. They focused on personal enhancement, possessing extremely high individual combat power.
They were often strong lord-level, and records even included legendary-level Goblin Heroes. They were one of the apex combat forces capable of emerging from this vast Green-skin race.
Notably, some Goblin Heroes were far stronger than Goblin Kings, yet sometimes still obeyed the King’s orders.
Other routes might produce even more apex sub-races, though in rarer numbers.
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This was the terrifying aspect of the Goblin race.
Even if the majority were low-tier monsters, the slightest possibility, combined with the highest reproductive ability and massive numbers, could produce a small batch of “guaranteed elites.”
W е̊ b̃nȯv ĕĺ Ё n̊ ůmа́
These “guaranteed elites” could protect the lower-tier Goblins, continuously breeding more Goblins.
In the most recent several-hundred-year monster war, the super-large Goblin nations hidden deep in monster territories continuously supplied huge forces. Along with other monster races, under the Demon Lord’s command, they once suppressed the multi-racial coalition of Humans, Elves, Dwarves, and others.
Ultimately, it was Roland, hailed as the strongest Human and Light of the Empire, who led his Hero squad deep into monster territory, overcoming obstacle after obstacle, reaching the Fallen King’s Court, and finally beheading the Demon Lord, ending the war.
The high-tier combat forces in this world truly possessed the terrifying power to reverse situations.
Of course, that over-spec Hero squad, after Roland was injured and withdrew to the rear, with the war’s conclusion and other developments, had already disbanded.
Even within the same alliance, different races and nations had their own conflicts of interest and friction.
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Reassembling such a team capable of freely navigating the Dark Continent and monster territories would likely be impossible in the short term.
Gauss drifted off in thought for a moment.
The old man assumed he was weighing pros and cons and planning logistics, so he didn’t rush, slowly waiting for his response.
Gauss returned his attention to reality and looked at the guild’s senior councilor, speaking softly.
「My squad is currently in a rest period, so I might not be able to decide immediately. If convenient, please provide some basic intelligence so I can discuss it with my team and then make a decision.」
The senior councilor nodded.
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「About a month ago, a geological exploration team assigned to survey the Obsidian Trail mining vein near the border mountains lost contact.」 The old man’s tone became very serious.
「The guild then dispatched a search team led by a Tier 5 Warrior to investigate.」
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He paused for a moment.
「So far, the search team only found evidence of large-scale Goblin activity deep within the Obsidian Trail. Its organization and scale far exceeded ordinary Goblin tribes. Unfortunately, these monsters retreated and concealed themselves extremely well. Aside from a single amulet engraved with the 【Black Fang】 totem, no other valuable traces were found.」
Black Fang?
Gauss suddenly felt he had heard a familiar name.
Ẇ е̄ b̆n о̄ v ѐ l Еn̊ umа̄
「Yes, Black Fang.」 The old man nodded. 「One of the five major Goblin tribes.」
With his hint, Gauss quickly recalled what he had read in books before.
The five major tribes were the five largest super-large Goblin kingdoms on the Dark Continent.
Among them, the Black Fang Tribe was adept at commanding beasts, possessing many minions and extremely strong mobility. The Wolf Cavalry Goblin army was this tribe’s famed emblem.
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Besides the numerous Wolf Cavalry, there were Rat Riders, Winged Beast Flyers, and so on.
Each Goblin tribe was a fully organized monster nation, with a clear hierarchy of King, Priests, Craftsmen, Officers, Soldiers, Commoners, and Slaves.
Ě nǔ ḿа
The Black Fang Tribe excelled in raiding and relocating, having destroyed many towns during the monster wars.
「After the war, didn’t the five major Goblin tribes shrink their territories back into the Dark Continent?」 Gauss asked, puzzled.
These tribal Goblins were different from wild, miscellaneous Goblins.
The former were like structured, organized Goblin regulars.
「Indeed, but this is not new. Over the past decade, Adventurer Guilds across the lands frequently collected traces of tribal Goblin totems within tens of thousands of miles of borderlands.」
「Large-scale invasions have stopped, but small-scale infiltration and probing have become increasingly frequent.」
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The old man sighed, tapping the table unconsciously as he organized his thoughts, then continued.
「These Goblin nations, with mature civilizations, are far more patient than we imagine. Like sowing seeds, they continuously dispatch ‘small’ seed teams, carrying totems symbolizing their tribe and abilities, venturing here merely to try incubating nests over the long border.」
Gauss quietly watched the old man, waiting for him to continue.
The old man paused.
「These ‘seeds’ may only consist of a Shaman or an elite cavalry, accompanied by a dozen or dozens of warriors. They arrive here, quickly consolidate local wild Goblin tribes, and arm them in a more advanced organizational manner, forming a significant force.」
「The disappearance of the geological survey team may have been due to encountering such a local Goblin force organized by the Black Fang Tribe.
Е̌ nù m̂а̀
「This commission requires investigating the event’s cause and eliminating this budding organization.」
The old man finished speaking, looking at Gauss.
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「I understand the guild’s concern.」 Gauss said slowly. 「If it truly is the Black Fang Tribe operating behind the scenes, the threat level and… impact must indeed be treated cautiously.」
Gauss wasn’t referring to the Goblin force itself; more importantly, it was the deeper meaning behind the tribal totem.
Could this be some kind of omen?
If it were posted as an ordinary commission in the hall for everyone to know, many fanciful ideas—or those with ulterior motives—could spark incidents and public opinion.
W̄ ėb ńо̀v̈е̂l̄ È n̄ umӑ
The best approach was to investigate in secret, remain vigilant, and then dispatch an elite team to strike at any emerging signs.
What monsters want to do is exactly what humans must prevent.
「Hmm, please keep the commission information confidential. Try not to disclose it beyond the team members.」 The old man nodded in satisfaction.
Selecting Gauss was not a decision he made; he was merely a messenger.
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In fact, the guild evaluated a large number of adventurers every year.
They would choose new adventurers who were reliable and hardworking, most importantly, those with strength and potential, for commissions.
W̃ е b̌n о́ v̇ ẽ.l̆ Еn_ūm̃а
This kind of special commission itself meant abundant experience and was a great help to a Professional’s growth.
And this Goblin-related special commission was obviously suitable for a genius adventurer like Gauss, who had special experience and efficiency in handling Goblins.
「Then, may I ask what the reward is?」 Gauss asked next.
This commission sounded difficult and, in reality, was not simple.
Since a squad led by a Tier 5 Warrior had already gone and gained no results, it already indicated that the enemy’s capabilities were exceptional.
Even someone like him, specialized in Goblin extermination, might not be able to discover much.
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Setting aside the dangers that could arise, it was possible to invest a lot of time and still achieve nothing.
「There are many possible rewards: spells, mounts, money, even some relatively ordinary inheritances… Quantitatively, it would be roughly equivalent to the resources needed to cultivate a ‘common civilian’ with no abilities or talents into a Tier 5 Professional.」
「However, I do not know the specific reward list. This reward is not issued by our branch. I am merely an informer. Once the commission is completed, you should go to any city-level guild to claim the reward.」
「Additionally, prior to the mission, the guild will also prepare targeted supplies, such as more efficient antidotes and beast-repelling potions, as Black Fang is very skilled in using beasts and poisons.」
Gauss pondered for a moment.
In terms of rewards, it was indeed generous.
Е̃ n u̇_ḿ а . і d̊
It was even somewhat overly generous, suspiciously like nurturing a promising talent.
So, was he already listed as a candidate for some kind of key cultivation?
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Moreover, it seemed that city-level Adventurer Guilds had already taken notice of him.
He knew that his rapid rise could not escape the attention of such a powerful intelligence apparatus as the Adventurer Guild.
But he did not expect that day to come so soon.
「I’ll discuss it with my team first when I return. My Priest teammate is still breaking through levels, and recently I’ve been clearing a large number of surrounding commissions, essentially waiting for him.」
Е n̊ ü m а̊
「Understood.」 The old man showed a kind smile, unsurprised, clearly aware of Gauss’s recent movements.
「Please respond soon. Regardless of whether you accept it, you must inform us.」
「Mm.」 Gauss stood up.
「By the way, if you agree to the commission, temporary teammates will join at that time. Please be prepared.」
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Temporary teammates… Gauss hesitated for a moment but understood the situation.
He left the Adventurer Guild.
Е̌nǔ ḿа
On the road, Gauss was still processing the vast amount of information he had just received.
Investigating and clearing an expedition force of a Goblin tribe—even if it involved consolidating local Goblin forces—was far more dangerous than a wild Goblin tribe.
Yet, at the same time, it was an extremely rare opportunity.
Danger and opportunity were like twins, always appearing together.
First was the generous reward provided by the Adventurer Guild. According to the senior councilor, it could include some Tier 3 spells, elite flying mounts such as Griffins, and even other more mysterious rewards.
This alone made him very tempted.
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Moreover, this was a Goblin tribe.
This commission could also give him the chance to encounter more elite Goblin spirits, potentially accelerating the growth of clay Goblins.
And there were still many lower-tier Goblins…
The commission itself was already a reward.
If left unchecked, other adventurers might also take it, but if it were not completed properly, the Goblins could use it as a springboard, continuously channeling power and consolidating local Goblins, ultimately becoming a regional threat.
However, the temporary teammates mentioned by the old man also made Gauss cautious.
Е̌ńü m̌_а̌
If possible, he didn’t want to recklessly accept strangers into his team, especially for a single commission.
Unlike other adventurers, he possessed the Adventurer’s Handbook, which made him very special. Over time, teammates inevitably noticed certain things.
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Fortunately, currently Arya and Serandur were both very decent people and had always turned a blind eye, often sparing him from explanations.
Strangers, however, meant uncontrollable variables.
What if they were extremely bad-tempered or highly selfish? Then, let alone completing the commission, even traveling could become troublesome.
Gauss knew well that adventurers were a mixed lot. That his squad was so pure was precisely due to his careful team-building.
Е̇ ň u ma .id̀_
In fact, in the past couple of years, many lone-wolf adventurers had approached him, attempting to join his team.
But after his “interview,” they were all rejected.
The vast majority failed due to personality issues. Even if they tried to hide them, they could not escape Gauss’s sharp intuition.
Many lone wolves already had major problems.
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No teamwork, no sense of cooperation—sometimes this was barely a flaw. Gauss had even met a lone wolf whose very presence made him feel physically uncomfortable.
Later, he investigated briefly, and without spending much time, collected information on the individual.
Ẁ ẽb ṅ о v̆ е l̇ Е̄ńú m̆ a
The person was a notorious “team killer.”
Frequently switching teams in the short term, and every previous team they joined often suffered unexpected annihilation, leaving only the lucky survivor.
Teams with slightly better intelligence would avoid such dangerous individuals.
Once or twice might be accidental, but multiple occurrences indicated intent.
Most likely, they were like a wolf in guile, creating accidents to annihilate teams and feeding on the teammates’ legacies.
Such teammates were more terrifying than enemies.
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Even if one sensed something was wrong, it was impossible to remain vigilant constantly.
Temporary teammates inserted by the guild were unlikely to be that bad, but still required caution.
「I still need to think more.」 Gauss pressed his lips.
「Or rather, after the team assembles, I can meet the temporary teammates first to gauge them before proceeding.」
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