The route chosen by Androno happened to be the route Yang Yu took to hunt goblins the day before yesterday.
That route was the most convenient way to get to the depths of the Goblin Forest. Since the last great crusade, goblins were basically not seen on the outskirts of the forest along the route, and goblins moving in groups were unheard of.
Twenty of them appeared at once the day before yesterday, and Androno believed that this must be some kind of sign.
There are various legends in this world, one of which is about the Goblin Empire. It is said that a long time ago, before the three human kingdoms appeared, the Goblins once established an empire that not only enslaved humans but also dragons. The prosperity was unmatched.
However, because their rule was too brutal, they were overthrown by the coalition of all races. Monsters like goblins have also been ruthlessly destroyed over the years, and their race has shrunk and degenerated, and they have been divided into several forests, and their glory is no longer there.
Occasionally, goblins would commit crimes, but ordinary D-rank adventurers could suppress them, turning them into completely weak monsters.
Nowadays, they have begun to act as a conscious group, causing large numbers of adventurers to disappear with just one move. They should not be underestimated.
The most likely scenario now is that a strong man was born in this race, who unified the various goblin tribes in this forest and organized them to set traps.
The worse case is that the goblins are being controlled by someone behind the scenes. The person who can control so many goblins is definitely not an ordinary person. It is extremely difficult to catch him. If the mastermind is not dealt with, it is impossible to predict what kind of trouble he will bring in the future.
The most dangerous thing is the resurrection of the ancient Goblin King, or the loosening of the ancient seal. The Demon King will dominate the world again in the near future.
Contrary to what Androno thought, Yang Yu’s first thought was the influence of the Demon King on the goblin race.
Perhaps someone from the demon clan has already passed through the seal of the demon world gate and is interfering with this world in an attempt to plunge it into chaos. When the demon king comes to rule the world, he will be able to push down the entire world like a bulldozer before humans can react.
The minor disturbance escalated little by little, but this was a common tactic used by the Advent-type Demon Lord, so there was most likely someone behind the scenes.
The mastermind behind the scenes will also become one of the hidden lines, but you must not contact him too early. Even if you find him, it is best not to expose him, otherwise he will definitely be killed by the plot without leaving any trace.
As for the plot where a powerful individual emerges among the goblins and unifies the tribe, Yang Yu thinks it is the most unlikely.
An ordinary goblin led the tribe to rise and unification, and at the same time coordinated in many ways to set traps, wait for prey, and hunt in groups. The plan was so careful that he only let one adventurer go to lure a large number of adventurers into the depths of the forest. It would be unreasonable for his IQ to not exceed 250. If he picked up a treasure from his ancient ancestors, this would be a plot that is so arrogant that it cannot be more arrogant.
Is it the next step that the goblin will lead the goblin army to attack the city, overthrow human rule, and restore the glory of their ancestors
How could such a plot happen? Yang Yu would never believe it.
After walking cautiously in the forest for a while, I saw rows of tall trees, all of which were marked with swords.
There is an unwritten rule among adventurers. In order to prevent young adventurers from straying into the depths of the forest, experienced adventurers will use weapons to carve a cross on the trees to remind them.
Of course, the marks were not absolute, because in the forest's ecology, all creatures were active, and powerful monsters would occasionally appear outside the marks. Of course, that was only a minority of cases.
In any case, seeing these trees with crosses carved on them means that they have entered a danger zone and must act with caution.
"Everyone, be alert. Once you enter the depths of the forest, follow the team closely. Do not fall behind. Do not escape alone. Do not act on impulse. Avoid unnecessary battles and conserve your energy. These are the key points for a successful rescue. Remember this!"
Androno's loud voice could be heard clearly by everyone present. Everyone immediately gathered together and followed Androno carefully.
Anderno was not leading the team forward aimlessly. Before entering the forest, the guild assigned a magician mentor to use reconnaissance magic to scout the depths of the forest from above. In the areas with sparse trees, there were no goblins at all. The only areas where goblins could be found were dense forests with large trees.
Even now, the members who stayed in the Adventurer's Guild were closely following the rescue operation through the magician mentor's crystal ball.
When the adventure group reached a hill, the image in the magician's crystal ball suddenly disappeared.
"Why did the picture disappear?"
A spectator was very dissatisfied, but before he finished speaking, the crystal ball cracked and finally broke into two pieces.
"We have been discovered. Someone has conducted counter-reconnaissance."
The magician mentor wiped the blood flowing from the corner of his mouth, and his worry was revealed uncontrollably on his old face. High-altitude reconnaissance was obviously one of the magics he was best at. After he entered old age, few people could prevent him from peeping at the screen.
And now not only did the person who prevented him from peeping at the screen appear, but also smashed the tool he used to peek at the screen, which means
"In that forest, there is a being whose magical perception is not inferior to mine."
After hearing what the old man said, the onlookers were all shocked. They all clasped their hands and prayed silently for the rescue team.
On the other hand, although Anderno didn't know what was happening in the union, his intuition told him that something bad was about to happen.
Suddenly, the ground shook.
"What's wrong? Was there an earthquake?"
The vibrations were getting stronger and stronger. Many adventurers could no longer stand alone and leaned against the big trees beside them. Several assassins in charge of reconnaissance also jumped off the treetops to steady themselves. Only a few still held their posts. It was they who could see the source of the vibrations.
"There's a rock taller than three trees combined rolling towards us! Run! We can't resist it at all and will be crushed into meat patties!"
The round boulder with a diameter of more than 50 meters swept through the forest like a whirlwind, swallowing up all the birds and small animals that did not have time to escape from the treetops, leaving behind only a long trail like a comet across the sky.
The ground was shaking more and more violently. Some adventurers wanted to run, but once they were free from the tree trunks, they fell to their knees uncontrollably. A few determined ones stuck their weapons into the ground and moved their bodies as far as possible, trying to escape from the unknown danger zone.
With his feet stuck into the ground, Androno clenched his fists, and his clothes instantly burst open, revealing his strong muscles.
"Don't panic, everyone! Anyone who still has the strength, come with me and try to stop the boulder. Otherwise, we will all die!"
After saying that, Androno opened his arms on the spot. His strong back seemed to be everyone's last hope. Those who could stand up came closer and put their hands on Androno's shoulders. Those who could add buffs did so madly, and those who couldn't, followed Androno's example and buried their feet in the mud, forming a solid triangle.
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(End of this chapter)