Chapter 24

The Goblin King is twice the size of an ordinary goblin and wields a sword instead of a club.

Surrounded by five goblins, the Goblin King's might is clearly evident.

This guy is definitely like that. He tries to stand out by only acting with inferior-looking companions.

He's the type who doesn't really consider his friends as friends.

There probably wasn't any friendship between the Goblin King and the goblins to begin with.

"Slash!"

Since the enemy showed no signs of moving, I immediately used Slash. However—Slash disappeared near the door before it could reach the Goblin King.

The Goblin King and the goblins were smirking at me.

Why?

"Petit Fire!"

After confirming I had enough MP, I cast Petit Fire from outside the door—only for it to also disappear near the door.

[Ichinojo's level has increased]

Using magic raised my Apprentice Mage level to 7, which is good. But, as expected, ranged attacks don't work.

This time, I took out the bow and arrows from the item bag, which I received from a thief, and fired an arrow.

The arrow stopped at the door and fell to the ground.

"Master, I'm sorry, I was unconscious... Attacks on the boss from outside the boss room are无效."

Haru, who had woken up, explained. He gets drunk quickly but also sobers up quickly.

"So, attacks won't work unless we go inside. Once we enter, the door will close after 10 seconds, and it won't open until all the monsters inside are defeated or both of us die. So, let's go in together. By the way, the boss won't attack us until we enter."

Ah, indeed, the goblins are staring at me but not moving a step. That's how it is.

Dangerous, dangerous, if Haru hadn't woken up, I would have gone in alone.

For now, I'll collect the fallen arrows.

"Okay, on the count of three, we'll go in. I'll attack the goblin on the left, and Haru will attack the goblin on the right!"

"Okay."

I know our plan is completely audible, but it's fine since we're dealing with goblins. They probably don't understand my words.

And as I said "three," I entered the boss room,

"Slash! Petit Fire!"

I used Slash to defeat one goblin and simultaneously cast Petit Fire with my right hand to defeat another.

No level-up call came. Experience points are probably awarded after all battles are over.

In the meantime, Haru had defeated three goblins. He's a speed-specialized Beast Swordsman, after all. The Goblin King drew his sword and tried to attack, but it was too slow. It's understandable that Haru can defeat him alone.

My sword cut off the Goblin King's head.

That's it. A mere 10-second battle. I didn't even need to wait for the cooldown of Slash. I could have gone in alone without any problems.

[Ichinojo's level has increased]

[Warrior Skill: Slash has upgraded to Slash II]

[Apprentice Mage Skill: Water Magic obtained]

[Job: Apprentice Alchemist unlocked]

[Job: Pugilist unlocked]

[Lumberjack Skill: Logging has upgraded to Logging II]

Great, the Pugilist job is unlocked. I'll change the Lumberjack to a Pugilist right away.

Still, it's really hard for the Unemployed level to increase. I only leveled up by 1 after defeating the boss.

"Master, the Beast Swordsman's level has increased to 3."

"Oh, congratulations."

"Normally, it would take at least three days to reach level 3 in the Beginner Dungeon, but it's thanks to you, Master."

No, it's not because of me, but because of the divine favor.

Also, there were magic stones, goblin clubs, and a sword left behind.

The sword the Goblin King used.

"It's a Goblin Sword. It's rare for it to drop, but you're lucky."

"Is it a good weapon?"

"It's a magic sword with the power to subdue goblins. Its performance as a sword isn't very good."

Is that convenient? If you can defeat the Goblin King, there's no need to subdue goblins and instantly kill them.

Well, I'll take it. Even if I don't use it, I can sell it.

"Master, let's go to the back room and pray to the statue of the goddess. You can receive the clear reward there."

"Huh? A statue of the goddess?"

The door at the back of the room was open.

And there, I saw it.

The statue of the goddess.

"It's the statue of the Goddess of Growth, Koshomare."

"...Loyal!"

I couldn't help but shout.

The statue in front of me was undoubtedly the orc goddess who gave me the divine favor.

Eh, normally, wouldn't the statue of such a goddess be made to look very beautiful?

It feels like idol worship has gone too far, to the point of being harassment.

"By the way, everyone who comes to this world from another world can see the goddess's face. Master, did you receive the divine favor from Koshomare?"

"...Yeah, I got 20 times the experience points from this orc... goddess."

"Indeed. Koshomare is the Goddess of Growth and also the Goddess of Harvest, and she is worshipped by many people."

The Goddess of Harvest, huh. Indeed, if there's no good harvest, we'll be short of food.

Is she also the Goddess of Fishing? When I asked, it turned out to be a different goddess.

"Is there a goddess who looks like a child? Do you know her?"

"There are two goddesses who take the form of a child."

"A blonde twin-tailed goddess."

"That would be Trailleur, the Goddess of Pleasure. She advocates living an easy life and is also the Goddess of Gambling."

Ah, indeed, she was always late and very laid-back. She herself lives an easy life. The skill to reduce the required experience points to 1/20 is probably useful when you want to level up without fighting yourself.

"So, I just need to pray to this statue of the goddess?"

"Yes."

Okay, thanks to this goddess, I can live a second life even though I should have died. I'll pray with all my heart.

I knelt down, clasped my hands, and prayed to the goddess.

Suddenly, my consciousness became hazy—

"Hey, it's been a while."

In front of me was the orc... no, Koshomare.