Chapter 007 I will be back
The goblins up front are merely an appetizer, the real battle has begun
This evil dragon is too overbearing, having kidnapped your princess and hiding away, and when found, it even resorts to extortion. Zhou Qingfeng could not understand, "How could you have such an agreement?"
The old knight shook his head, "According to the oath, Alathis can only remain in its fixed lair for one year after abducting the princess, and cannot stray far. Either we find it, or when the year is up, the princess will become its wife"
Zhou Qingfeng understood that victory was no longer in sight, and could only grip an ordinary longsword as he swiftly charged out of the encirclement. In this complex environment of the forest, he had fought countless times, and whether attacking or fleeing, he was extremely fast.
In the darkness, green-haired goblins emerged incessantly. They bared their sharp teeth, wielding short spears and bows, rushing forward in swarms. Their appearance filled every gap between the trees with dense clusters.
Two human bandits, howling, attempted to stop Zhou Qingfeng. As they advanced with knives, they failed to discern his movements. Instead, they felt a flash of sword light pass by, and their throats were slashed open in an instant—blood splattered, and they lost their lives.
In order to carry out tonight's robbery, I have been planning for six months, and now it is finally about to succeed. As for you, seeing the sword in your hand, I should kill you.
For instance, the goblin at the forefront may suddenly come to a halt, allowing its companions behind to move ahead. The goblins at the back are not foolish either; upon realizing they have reached the front, they simply drop down, exposing their companions behind them
Zhou Qingfeng heard several heavy impacts, and the heavily armored knights defending on the periphery were forced to retreat continuously, with some even spitting blood and being knocked back, falling to the ground and unable to rise.
"A gem worth one million gold coins," the old knight said solemnly. "According to the oath, this is the ransom to be submitted after finding the red dragon; otherwise, it will not return Her Highness the princess to us"
In addition to the worgs, more than twenty human bandits emerged from the forest. This group of individuals took advantage of the exhaustion of the cavalry caused by the goblins, then used the worgs to launch a forceful assault, ultimately coming out to reap the benefits. A cavalry unit of a dozen or so could not withstand this onslaught
The werewolves are tall, strong, and extremely fast. The ugly orcs issued a warning for only two or three seconds before these fierce creatures launched a forceful charge, directly breaking into the old knight's circular formation, swinging their crude hand axes or wooden clubs, striking wildly.
Zhou Qingfeng also turned over and squatted down, wanting to find a weapon for himself—his princess sword had been surrendered, and the old knight had not returned it.
Zhou Qingfeng finally managed to obtain an ordinary long sword. He quickly crouched behind the prisoner transport vehicle, using the ugly brute in the cage as cover. Outside the camp, there were already sounds of rustling, and the situation was somewhat dire.
Forget it... If I don't seek it, then so be it. It's not my misfortune—Zhou Qingfeng doesn't care either, he only pays attention to the arrangements of the old knight.
Just as they were searching, the ugly brute in the cage suddenly spoke: "Let me out, I can help you fight the goblins." However, the riders did not pay him any mind; even the old knight in charge hesitated only briefly and did not take this suggestion into consideration
When encountering goblins, the old knight and others are not afraid. However, when a wolf-headed, two-meter-tall carnivorous creature appears in sight, the atmosphere within the team instantly becomes tense
Okay, okay
As long as the cavalry formation continues to charge fiercely, the numerical advantage of the goblins cannot be realized. After suffering a number of casualties, they quickly flee, making a commotion from a distance
Zhou Qingfeng was astonished, feeling that he had gained new insights. However, the old knight within the circular formation would not wait for the goblins to charge. He and his subordinates had already anticipated that this group of green-skinned jesters would create a spectacle, so a dozen or so of them formed several combat teams to launch successive assaults.
As long as one goblin is killed, the remaining goblins will immediately turn and flee. The combat team does not seek personal glory; they cover each other, advancing seven to eight meters before retreating, maintaining the integrity of their circular formation
What a strange vow, this does not seem like a simple tale of an evil dragon abducting a princess. Zhou Qingfeng no longer elaborated, but instead inquired about the forest and the Duchy of Os. However, the old knight was burdened with thoughts and was reluctant to speak much.
You must go and ask that knight Nasser if he is willing to let you out. Zhou Qingfeng certainly would not let that ugly fellow out. It was only upon getting closer that he realized the one locked in the cage was an orc
Hunters using short bows in the inner circle of the round formation deftly draw their bowstrings, primarily targeting foes ten meters away. The unarmored goblins are utterly incapable of withstanding the rain of lethal arrows; due to their overwhelming numbers, it is not uncommon for a single arrow to pierce through two or three of them.
The figure slowly approached, casting a sinister smile at Zhou Qingfeng. The features unmistakably belonged to the tall, thin bandit leader who had departed not long ago. He gazed at Zhou Qingfeng with great interest, as if he had discovered something quite intriguing.
Zhou Qingfeng was both excited and nervous within the circular formation. Through the gaps in the shield, he could see the tightly packed goblins gathering outside. However, these little creatures displayed a variety of antics as they charged towards the camp
The old knight's team is clearly experienced in dealing with goblins. Their stable output and calm organization ensure control over the entire rhythm of the battle, neither wasting precious stamina nor allowing the goblins to pose a threat to themselves
The battle group of the cavalry charged forward, and both sides quickly collided, resulting in bursts of blood and screams. The burly team members, clad in heavy armor and wielding greatswords, struck fiercely, swiftly and decisively, ensuring that with every step they took, they would slay a goblin.
The tall, thin bandit chief chuckled and said: "All the bounty hunters in the Black Forest know that the cavalry from the Duchy of Os has brought along gems worth a million. Everyone is fervent about it.
Zhou Qingfeng's eyes darted around, but he found nothing. After a few seconds, the forest began to rustle like water coming to a boil, first with a jumble of shouts, followed by increasingly loud footsteps and strange cries
The goblins tend to gather in groups and are particularly fond of raiding. The ugly brute turned to Zhou Qingfeng and said in a gruff voice: "I can smell the stench of those green-skinned little brutes; you should let me out."
The circular formation has been breached, and the situation has become perilous. The goblins that had just scattered have surged forth once again, and a cavalry of over a dozen is like being trapped in a vast ocean composed of monsters, facing wave after wave of attacking onslaughts
Goodness gracious, just now seven or eight goblins actually gathered hundreds of companions to launch an attack. They swarmed the camp like locusts, instantly filling all the lines of sight within the camp
Before Zhou Qingfeng could react, warm blood spurted from his side. Yet, he did not even notice where the attack came from. With this single heavy blow, he realized that he could not escape. He stopped, gasping for breath, scanning the camp where the fighting had reached a fever pitch, and then looking at the shadows of the surrounding trees, he discerned a vague human figure.
Zhou Qingfeng can be considered battle-hardened, having endured various brutal deaths that have toughened his nerves. However, the number of goblins is so vast that it is impossible to count them, and the unseen ones are even more numerous—just this wave alone makes him realize that today's situation is dire
I remember you, I will come to find you soon. " After saying this, Old Zhou cut his own throat.
Hahaha... The tall, thin bandit is laughing, and Zhou Qingfeng is laughing along with him. He is clearly on the verge of death, yet he manages to make the other party feel uneasy with his laughter. The tall, thin bandit, with a grim expression, retorts: "Kid, what are you laughing at?"
The riders have already conducted a search, placing the accompanying carts and prison wagons as a barrier at the outermost edge. The old knight personally moved a small box down from the cart and solemnly placed it beside him
This is nothing compared to the chaos caused by the goblins shouting "Ogre Ogre". Instead of charging forward, they stab their companions in the back with knives, forcing those in front to keep moving forward—just as the battle has only just begun, the goblins are already in disarray.
The appearance of the orc is vastly different from that of humans, with two prominent canine teeth being its most distinctive feature, which is quite terrifying to behold. It grunted a few times in the cage and replied: "Todd never asks for help"
As for my name, a dead person has no need to know it
After half an hour of fierce fighting, the morale of the goblins plummeted to its lowest point. They seemed unable to continue fighting and were about to retreat completely. However, the ugly orc trapped in the cage suddenly spoke up: "Be careful, another wave of people is coming from outside"
The old knight responded to this question with a wry smile, but did not answer
"Hold steady, we have no way to retreat." The old knight brandished his sword, confronting the two werewolves that lunged at him. He did not forget to push Zhou Qingfeng towards his subordinates, saying, "Take this kid and break through; only he can lead us to the princess and ensure his survival"
Zhou Qingfeng was not afraid; he lowered his head to glance at his wound. Despite the excruciating pain, he calmly asked, "What is your name? Why did you attack me?"
The old knight's team remained relatively calm, with all members forming a circular formation. On the periphery, twelve to thirteen knights raised their shields, while five or six individuals in the center desperately shot arrows. With a unified shout, they began their merciless slaughter.
Zhou Qingfeng asked again: "Aren't you afraid that the dragon will take the princess away?"
Zhou Qingfeng sighed in the circular formation, lamenting his idleness, when suddenly several heavy javelins flew out from the forest, followed closely by seven or eight werewolves brandishing crude weapons rushing towards him
The cavalry unit not only consists of cavalrymen, but also includes hunters and rangers. A dozen or so individuals drew their swords and nocked their arrows, preparing for a fierce battle. Suddenly, there was a moment of silence outside the camp, yet the old knight and the others grew increasingly tense, holding their breath to listen to the sounds in the woods
"What is in the box?" Zhou Qingfeng asked curiously
The only source of light in the camp is the fire pit, where a group of more than ten riders forms a formation around it, their shadows stretching long on the ground
I am actually quite curious about what you said, about the evil dragon, the princess, the oath; it all sounds very interesting. I even considered whether I should capture you to interrogate you. But I gave up, after all, if there really were an evil dragon, it would not be something I could handle.
Two human bandits were overly complacent, and the goblins behind them began to flee in a panic. Zhou Qingfeng followed closely behind the monsters, leaving the two team members he was supposed to protect behind. However, just as he had run about twenty or thirty meters and was about to escape into the darkness, he suddenly sensed a chilling presence beside him