Emily watched from the side, anxious, while Patricia waited inside the Awe Cube.
Zarnark had explained to Alex that this was part of goblin culture.
If Alex passed this trial, the rest of the goblins would accept him as their leader.
Alex hesitated when he first heard it. Zarnark then added that the fight would be done in multiple rounds.
After thinking it through, Alex agreed.
If he gained their loyalty, it would make many things easier in the future.
At the same time, he could gain more life force and combat experience.
Emily had not agreed at first and wanted to join the fight.
Alex stopped her. He told her she could intervene only if things really went bad.
Now he faced a large number of enemies. He needed to manage his qi and mana carefully.
The first few waves were simple.
Alex only needed a few swings of his hammer to clear them.
Then the ogres entered the battle, and the difficulty rose sharply.
