The Grand Forest - Part 3

"I understand…" Blackthorn said, her mouth twisted. She seemed frustrated for some reason.

They heard the call of more goblins approaching. According to the map that Verdant had brought with them, in the area they were in, they could expect to find goblins primarily, and Black Wolves further to the west. In other words, it was a relatively safe space, since Black Wolves weren't that much stronger than regular goblins.

It was a group of ten that were coming in. Oliver didn't have his eyes on all of them, but he could still feel his whole group stiffen behind them. How odd for a man so often lacking in perception.

Pauline and Amelia fumbled with the long daggers that they'd had sheathed at their hips, and they held them out in front of themselves with quivering arms. Even Verdant shifted his spear into position, moving to protect the girls.