A Disguise

"Until the refining process completes, we have to stall the goblin king."

"But how?" Rei questioned to which the elder chuckled and said. "Kid, you don't know how big my connection is." The munchkin elder said.

"Well, for now, stay here until I can stall the goblin king"

The elder then walked out of the cave with seriousness reflecting in his eyes. He continued to walk for another two hours until he reached another village. It was at the edge of Area 2.

This village looked sturdier than any other village around, and even the huts were decorated with the bones of monsters. They looked terrifying and luxurious at the same time.

"Greetings munchkin elder." One of the ogres standing at the entrance said. He quickly recognized the elder and opened the gates, which looked to be crafted of some kind of hard ore.