Opaque reality [ 38 ]

The southern area of Winterseed echoed with the sounds of clashing weapons, loud battle cries, and groaning goblins as men and goblins engaged in battle—one side fighting for dominance, the other striving to protect their loved ones.

The soldiers, armed with swords and spears, battled the goblins at close range, while the archers stood aside, firing at the goblins intermittently.

Rowan and Blaze fought side by side, defeating the hobgoblins one after another. Although the hobgoblins were much stronger than them, their combined powers allowed them to perform wonders.

At least thirty minutes had passed since the battle began, and over eight hobgoblins lay dead on the ground, with several goblin corpses scattered beside the gigantic hobgoblin remains.

Throughout those thirty minutes, Rowan was greeted with numerous shocking discoveries.

First of all, he noticed that none of the monsters were dropping material loot like crude iron.