Chapter 65
Chapter 65
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 65
Chapter Title: 14. I Can't Hold Back Anymore. (5)
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"Mmph! Mmmph!"
Starting from my mouth, my limbs were bound by vines. They tied me so tightly that even after loosening them, marks would remain, ensuring I couldn't escape. Just like that, I ended up like a fish thrown onto dry land.
"Mmmph..."
It hurts...
Just the slightest movement, and the vines squeezed my wrists and ankles like they were trying to slice them off. The pain was so intense that tears welled up in my eyes.
Krrrarrr- Kruk-
Having tied me up so I couldn't flee, the goblins began conversing among themselves again. Krrraruk- Kyriruk- They made sounds whose meanings I couldn't even guess, and soon they were waving their hands in the air, performing incomprehensible gestures.
What the hell are these bastards doing?
This situation was already fucked, and now they weren't even teabagging or anything... They were putting on some bizarre show among themselves, making my head spin even more.
Krrraruk-!
Kirruk-!
Suddenly, an agitated atmosphere formed. The two goblins in front, who had been chattering in what I couldn't tell was conversation or nonsense, glared at each other and began bellowing with rage-filled cries.
Kraaaaa-!
Kraaaaa-!
"Mmph...!"
Soon, they started roaring at each other loud enough to tear eardrums. One landed the first punch, and the struck goblin couldn't hold back its fury, raising its claws to rake the face of its opponent.
Kaaaaaaa-!
Ferocious. I had no idea why these guys, who had been so obedient to the hobgoblin leader, were suddenly like this, but they began tearing into each other as if they wouldn't stop until one was dead.
Kraaat-!
Kraaaaat-!
The gruesome goblin brawl continued. Blood flowed, flesh peeled away, eyeballs were gouged out, yet they showed no sign of pain as they bit and clawed relentlessly. Before long, the green-skinned goblin was turning red from the blood spraying everywhere.
Kraaaaat-!
The fight finally ended when one stopped moving altogether. The survivor greedily devoured chunks of the dead goblin's flesh.
Is this really the game world I know?
It was a scene too horrific to watch with eyes open. Even if they had no concept of kin, for the winner to eat the loser after killing it in a fight among themselves—animals didn't even do shit like that.
Anyway, after a refreshing blood shower courtesy of its kin, the goblin approached me, chewing on the remaining flesh in its mouth, its target now changed.
Krrrarrr-
What... what's going on... Why's it coming at me all of a sudden...?
It glared at me with bloodshot eyes. Whether furious or excited, it heaved rough breaths while its body twitched violently—an utterly menacing sight.
Squelch- Squelch- Squelch-
Karrararara-
Closing the distance, the goblin stuck out its snake-like tongue to lick the blood from its mouth. Its grotesquely upturned lips openly revealed its desire to toy with me right then and there.
"Mmph... Mmmph... Uh..."
My mistake. I'd thought surviving like this was better than dying, but now that it was happening, death seemed preferable.
A powerless weakling like me might end up just like that goblin corpse slumped ahead, and my mentality was far too fragile to endure days or weeks of fear, clinging to the hope that someone would rescue me.
"Hff... Hff..."
Krrrararar-
The goblin reached out toward me. Just as its bony, emaciated hand—with claws longer than its fingers—was about to touch my body...
Kwachik-
"Hff...! Uh..."
Like an egg cracking, the goblin's brain exploded from a wooden club the size of a human torso. It happened so fast that it died instantly on the spot without even a death rattle.
"..."
My pupils dilated, my mind going blank as white as a sheet. The goblin's brain matter splattered onto my face, and in the shock of this sudden turn, I forgot how to breathe, my heart pounding as if it would burst from the wave of terror.
Krrrararar-
"Huu... Huu... Huu..."
Trembling from head to toe, I raised my head with a rusty creak like a loose hinge. The hobgoblin that had dragged me here cracked its neck, handed the wooden club to another goblin, and leaned its face toward me.
Krrrararar-
"Mmph... Uh..."
The hobgoblin's hot breath washed over my face.
It hadn't done anything strange to my body yet, but the visual and auditory shock was so overwhelming that I couldn't even scream.
I just squeezed my eyes shut, hoping this hellish time would pass somehow. There was nothing I could do.
Krrrar-
Huddled tightly, face tense, the hobgoblin pressed its razor-sharp claws near my neck.
Its hand slid downward, ripping my clothes straight open with a long tear.
Please... Someone just knock me out...
Being fully conscious was poison to me. If I passed out, at least I wouldn't know what happened in between, but enduring it wide awake was too much.
Riiiip-
It tore straight down, ripping all the way to the hem of my pants. Cold air whistled through the tears, raising goosebumps all over my body.
Krrrararar-
With my clothes completely shredded, I was left stark naked. Beyond shame, I now feared losing my last shreds of human reason.
Krrrar- Krrrar-
"Uh... Uh..."
I don't want to end up like those two goblins. I stiffened every muscle in my body to hold onto my sanity. They say even in a tiger's den, a clear mind ensures survival, so I believed an opportunity would come for me too. For now, I'd just endure this moment.
Krrrararar-
Eyes squeezed shut, relying solely on my ears, I endured. Then came the horrific scratching sounds from the goblins' throats.
Time passed with only those sounds continuing endlessly. No other changes occurred, so wondering what was going on, I cautiously cracked one eye open.
Krrrar- Krrrar-
The goblins just stared at me blankly without touching. They were clearly conversing among themselves, but I couldn't understand a word.
Krrrarar- Krrrar-
Krrrararar-
Huh? What's going on... Why aren't they touching me?
Contrary to my expectation of being pounced on helplessly, the goblins began leaving the nest one by one. Left alone in the middle of the nest, I blankly watched their retreating backs, unable to grasp the situation.
"Mmph... Mmmph..."
What the hell is really happening?
By my memory, these sex-crazed bastards jump any male they see like dogs in heat.
To have prey right in front of them and suddenly vanish—sure, not getting raped by those ugly mugs was a relief, but their inexplicable behavior left my mind in chaos.
What the fuck are they scheming?
Either way, kidnapped as I was, no normal future awaited. They must have some plan since they left, but I had no clue what. We couldn't even communicate, and when kidnapped by the green-hairs, at least we shared a language so I could guess their intentions. Now, my head was swimming with question marks.
"Hff... Hff..."
Anyway, this was my chance. With all the goblins gone from sight, I strained desperately to loosen the vines.
"Urgh...! Uh!"
Fuck, they tied this way too tight. It hurts so much I can barely move.
No matter what, I needed blood flow at least, but those brutes wouldn't know that.
Still, I couldn't just sit and wait, so I scraped the vines against the wall and tried all sorts of nonsense. Unfortunately, my efforts did nothing; the vines held firm.
Of course. To them, I'm precious male prey; it wouldn't make sense to tie me so sloppily that a little force would free me. At least... to cut this, I'd need something sharp...
But nothing sharp was anywhere nearby.
"Hff..."
No way to escape with my own strength, I wriggled until my back rested against the wall. With the goblins gone, I finally noticed the surroundings and facilities I hadn't seen before.
Where the hell is this...?
A pitch-black cave like a monster's maw. Covered in hard stone on all sides, it was perfect for kidnapping and imprisoning people.
As far as I knew, goblins nested in small ruins or abandoned village sites... How did these guys find such a prime spot? It was almost laughable.
No matter how far, it couldn't be too distant from the village, but in this enclosed place, I couldn't even guess where we were.
Haa... Can I even escape?
Just from the number of goblins gathered earlier, there were way too many. If I escaped, I'd have to evade all their eyes, and I had no confidence in that.
Krrrarararar-
Exhausted, head drooping, I heard a goblin's cry echoing from afar.
Startled, I pressed myself tighter against the wall and glared toward the entrance.
Krrrarar-
A hideous green goblin emerged. Where had the rest gone? This lone one returned and trudged toward me.
Huh? But what's that?
In one hand, the goblin held a bizarre short staff. It reeked of ominous energy, clearly dangerous just by looking.
