Refresh!
The moment it was confirmed, the intelligence system updated with the latest intel—
[1. Proceed 20 kilometers ahead, in a patch of Red Leaf Forest, you will encounter an ambush by three squads of Earth Goblins, the most powerful leader being at Level 5. (1 Star)]
[2. The Chief Civil Officer of the Duke of Lorand's Mansion is a comrade of your father's, and there is a strong bond between them. (1 Star)]
[3. Firina broke through Level 17 a day ago. As the youngest Grand Mage in the history of the Griffin Empire, her breakthrough was not publicized. She is currently collecting more types of rose flowers, which are key to her next breakthrough. (2 Stars)]
[4. Travel along the road for two days, on the 17th at noon, a flock of Scavenging Ravens will pass by, attracting a Level 13 monster, the Thunderstorm Bird. Using three times the amount of dragon dung can disperse the Scavenging Ravens and avoid the Thunderstorm Bird. (2 Stars)]
[5. A group of Barbarians forming the Wilderness Blood Bandits will appear in the Wetland Reeds area you pass through on the 19th at dusk. You must hide the dragon dung and rest for three hours to avoid them. (2 Stars)]
5 pieces of intel: two 1-star and three 2-star.
Lear's gaze became focused as he read carefully.
The first piece, Earth Goblin ambush... Earth Goblins are a branch of the Goblin Race, larger in size and more frenzied in nature.
Though their highest level is only 5, with only three squads, they indeed only deserve a 1-star value.
Even if the ambush succeeds, it's unlikely to cause much harm.
The second piece is interesting; the Chief Civil Officer of the Duke of Lorand's Mansion is an old comrade of his original body's father?
There's no memory of this in the original body.
Looks like a visit should be made during the next return to Lorand City.
This is quite an excellent connection and should not be wasted.
The third piece.
Firina broke through again?
Level 17!
The youngest Grand Mage in the Griffin Empire!
Impressive indeed.
Even with his cheat-like abilities, he could feel her outstanding talent.
A true prodigy!
The next breakthrough... Level 18.
Incredible, at only 24 years old... Give it a few years, becoming an Extraordinary Mage is no question.
Plus, the intel was intriguing, collecting more rose flowers for the breakthrough?
Her talent as the Master of Roses is clearly closely related.
Let's see if there are any rose flowers in the Wilderness to send more back to her.
Before she fully matures, this connection is more precious than gold.
The fourth and fifth pieces are warnings of dangers.
This also shows the savage nature of the Wilderness.
Scavenging Ravens, Thunderstorm Bird, and a group of Barbarian Wilderness Blood Bandits... needless to say, all formidable foes.
Without intelligence support, if an encounter occurs... the thought alone sends shivers down the spine.
After reading two more times, Lear felt more composed and the tension in his heart eased, allowing him to fall into a deep sleep.
Early the next morning, a Lizardman Guard woke him up, and they gathered their belongings to set out once more.
By midday, after traveling approximately 20 kilometers, a large area of Red Leaf Forest appeared ahead of the convoy.
Palm-sized crimson leaves danced in the wind, resembling flames.
Alongside the green vegetation around, it exuded a vibrant feeling of life.
But Lear's gaze sharpened.
"Haggs, I smell Goblins... There are Goblins hiding in the Red Leaf Forest."
"Prepare for battle, everyone!"
Hearing this, the armored Wetland Lizard-men became immediately excited.
These swamp creatures were as obedient as kittens in front of Lear.
Yet inherently, they were bloodthirsty and brutal hunters!
Lear left a squadron to guard the convoy and led Haggs and another squadron into the Red Leaf Forest.
Ten-man squad, hundred-man squadron, thousand-man battalion, ten-thousand-man legion.
The military structure in this Fantasy World was extremely straightforward.
As a Lord opening up the Wilderness, blood and slaughter would be the main theme for a long time to come.
Having lived in the modern world for so long without even seeing a chicken slaughtered all year, let alone brutal and bloody combat?
The original body was merely a fallen noble descendant struggling to survive in the slums; although he often saw bodies soaking in sewers, he hadn't experienced the cruelty of the battlefield.
He needed to adapt to this insane world, and he had to.
Let this battle mark the beginning.
Lear's gaze deepened.
Upon entering the Red Leaf Forest, the Wetland Lizard-men immediately became more spirited.
In their amber eyes sparkled madness and brutality.
Their noses twitched, and they collectively turned their gaze in one direction.
"Sovereign... we've found the lair of those filthy Goblins!"
The Wetland Lizard-men's sense of smell might not be as sharp as that of hunting dogs, but it was certainly far superior to humans.
Lear nodded.
"Haggs, you will command the battle!"
He had two skills—Swamp Blessing and Divine Remnant.
Divine Remnant wasn't a combat skill.
Swamp Blessing was indeed quite powerful—
A stream of energy infused with life energy is cast, covering an area of 3*3 meters, accelerating wound recovery, with a maximum recovery of 20% life value, increasing the recovery effect to 30% when cast on Swamp Race life.
Although it lacks destructive power, as a healer skill, it is incredibly powerful.
The Earth Goblins only have 3 squads, but he doesn't want any accidents in the first battle.
After leaving one squad to protect himself, he let Haggs lead the remaining 9 squads slowly into the depths of the Red Leaf Forest.
These life forms, clad in chilling armor, with vicious eyes, began their hunt.
Not two hundred meters ahead, Haggs, the newly evolved 2-star Hero Wetland Lizard-man's eyes became excited.
On a small hill, dozens of green-skinned figures were lurking at the moment.
Below the hill was the passageway through the woods...
Earth Goblins!
A pair of pointed ears almost reached the back of their heads, mouths like open pincers, full of fangs.
Triangular noses with hooks at the front.
Wide eyes with blue pupils.
Sturdy bodies, almost all over one meter seventy-five.
Looking quite robust.
Compared to other Goblins, they are complete big shots.
Earth Goblins
[Level]: Initial Tier Knight (Level 4)
[Racial Talent]: Aggressive and brave, blindly arrogant and conceited, lose to no one, reduce rationality by 60%, morale always in a high state.
[Skills]: Strong Attack (1 Star) Wield the weapon in both hands, unleash all power to attack the enemy, increase damage by 20%, with a chance to cause shock and paralysis effects.
[Evaluation]: Inferior life form.
These damned stinking lives dare to play this game?
Still wanting to ambush them... Truly courting death!
Haggs gripped the steel saber in his hand, his voice chilling.
"Kill!"
With a low roar, the 9 squads of Wetland Lizard-men shot out like arrows.
The Earth Goblins waiting for the prey to come turned their heads instinctively upon hearing the sound.
Ferocious Lizard-man Warriors were charging fiercely!
But these life forms with unique racial talents were not afraid, instead, they roared.
Roaring back to counterattack.
It was like... the armor-clad Wetland Lizard-man Warriors were just lambs to be slaughtered.
Haggs saw the enemy advancing rather than retreating, and became furious.
He felt his dignity being trampled by them!
How dare insects challenge the Giant Dragon?!
Charged at the forefront, violently swinging the steel saber in his hand.
At the front, an Earth Goblin also roared and swung a wooden club.
In the instant of their clash, crack~ the steel saber, with terrifying power, directly severed the wooden club, under the incredulous gaze of the Earth Goblin.
Crack~ directly chopped onto the shoulder, splitting half of the body alive!
Bones shattered, blood exploded.
Crimson scattered on the ground.
Instant kill!
Haggs released some of his anger but continued the slaughter with the craziest stance.
The Sovereign was still watching from behind... These trash, all should die!
The steel saber swung, not needing the unique Qi Blood of the knight-hero path, just relying on his own brutality, chopping down Earth Goblins one by one!
The Wetland Lizard-man Warriors at the rear saw the situation worsen, quickly picking up their pace; any later, and these Earth Goblins would be gone!
Facing a group of frantic Wetland Lizard-men, the Earth Goblins had no power to resist.
Even wielding a wooden club hitting the Wetland Lizard-man only made the clanging sound of armor... unable to break through their defense.
A one-sided massacre.
Lear observed all this from the back.
The battle from start to finish lasted less than two minutes, and these 3 squads of Earth Goblins were overwhelmed by the Wetland Lizard-men.
None survived.
The intense stench of blood, scattered limbs and entrails, glaring blood, the crimson ground and plant life... everything was madly stimulating his nerves.
Much more intense compared to the scene of Wetland Lizard-men having their heads blown off in the slave market!
Lear's heart trembled slightly, but he did not avert his eyes from the battlefield, stepping resolutely into the blood, passing through the scattered fragments and coming before Haggs, covered in blood.
He patted Haggs on the shoulder with appreciation.
"Well done, Haggs..."
His voice was slightly hoarse, but filled with determination.
Turning his head, looking at the sinister battlefield and countless limbs.
His eyes became profound.
This is just the beginning.
War, slaughter will accompany the development of the territory and continuously emerge...
Haggs inexplicably felt that his Sovereign seemed to have undergone some peculiar change.
His aura became sharper, and upon meeting his gaze, felt a strange sense of unease.