Goblin Side

Protagonist (Imperial Cla.s.s)

A human from another world who reincarnated into this world as a goblin. He once lost his mind due to starvation and hunted a monster to satiate it. He is currently revered by the goblins, and has promised to create a kingdom for them as their king. He is under the protection of the G.o.ddess of the Underworld, and after uniting the various races of the forest has invaded the land of the humans, taking the first step in his path to world domination. He has since thrown himself in to the battles of the southern region.

Gi Ga Rax (Knight Cla.s.s)

A spear-wielding goblin who is the first goblin from Gi Village to evolve into a rare cla.s.s. He is a firm believer of the king and he has sworn fealty to him. He lost his right arm and left leg, but he managed to pick himself back thanks to his indomitable will. He is currently leading other wounded goblins like him to fight for the king. He calls his platoon the imperial guards. He is one of the four generals appointed by the king.

Gi Gu Verbena (Duke Cla.s.s)

Former leader of the village that has now become the parent organization of the protagonist's horde. He was a rare cla.s.s at the time, but he was still subdued by the protagonist's powerful howl, and became his subordinate. He specializes in the long sword, but he can use any close combat weapon. His real specialty lies in fighting with others. He conquered the goblins from the southern region and is now leading a force second only to the king's horde. He is one of the four generals appointed by the king.

Gi Go Amatsuki (Baron Cla.s.s)

In the face of being killed by the gray wolves or swearing fealty to the protagonist, he chose to swear. His preferred weapon is a curved sword, as it can cut his prey easily. He has received the divine protection of the Sword G.o.d, and once ended up pointing his sword to the king due to his influence. Ashamed of his weakness, he left the village. After a long time of wandering, he returned a new man and killed the Holy Knight, Gowen, who he once lost to.

Gi Za Zakuend (Wizard Cla.s.s)

A mage goblin who lived in a village situated by the roots of a great tree. He became the protagonist's subordinate after losing to him in a duel. He is a firm believer of the king and has sworn fealty to him. His appearance resembles that of humans. He has received the divine protection of the wind G.o.d.

Gi Gi Orudo (Duke Cla.s.s)

A beast tamer, a goblin who can talk to animals. He came from the same village as Gi Gu, and currently has a triple head as his main beast. His preferred weapon is an axe. He is currently fighting as a part of the detached force responsible for conquering the colonial city. One of the appointed four generals of the king.

Gi Ji Arsil (Duke Cla.s.s)

A goblin who can use the Meld skill, and thus, specializes in reconnaissance. He gets along well with Gi Gi and has fought as a pair with him plenty of times. He used to prefer a long sword, but after specializing in reconnaissance, he has since switched to a dagger. He has learned the a.s.sa.s.sinate skill, and is merciless to all who oppose the king. He is a professional at instantly killing people.

Gi Zu Ruo (Duke Cla.s.s)

When he was young, he lost his mind when Gi Ga was deeply wounded during the battle of the orcs. Using the Mad Dog skill, he was able to take down three orcs by himself. He is a powerful goblin, who has received the divine protection of the mad G.o.d. At the king's behest, he went to the northwestern part of the Forest of Darkness to increase their forces. He was able to win against a mindless giant and solidify his footing in the northwestern part of the Forest of Darkness.

Gi Zo (Druid Cla.s.s)

A water mage from Gi Za's village. He was tasked to protect the village by the protagonist. He has received the divine protection of the water G.o.d. He is no longer among the living due to Gulland.

Gi Da (Rare Cla.s.s)

A spearman from Gi Ga's faction. His debut as a warrior was in the battle against the orcs. He possesses the Unreasonably Stubborn skill. He is no longer among the living due to Gulland.

Gi Jii Yubu (n.o.ble Cla.s.s)

The most brilliant student created by the goblin training, who now leads a regiol. As a commander, he has skills that could be matched with humans, but it seems he's not ready just yet to take a holy knight on.

Gi De (Rare Cla.s.s)

A subordinate of Gi Gi. He is also a beast tamer. He evolved into a rare cla.s.s when he was caught up in the battle the orcs. As an obedient subordinate of Gi Gi, the king expects much from him. (He is currently using a triple boar and a wild dog.) He died to the Wand of Destruction, Bellan.

Gi Do Buruga (Shaman Cla.s.s)

A wind mage. Also from Gi Za's village. He has never stood out because of Gi Za, but he has gradually distinguished himself among the goblins. He has the divine protection of the wind G.o.d. He leads the druids alongside Gi Za.

Gi Ba Hagar (n.o.ble Cla.s.s)

A skillful goblin who can use the Fierce Arm skill. He has received Verid's divine protection, and as such, deeply loathes humans. Most of his efforts have been centered against the humans, making him a valuable a.s.set in supporting the frontlines. He was killed by Saldin during the retreating battle in the southern region.

Gi Bi (Rare Cla.s.s)

A water mage. He is expected to be Gi Zo's successor, but he is still a long way away from that goal. He is a part of Gi Za's druid platoon.

Gi Bu Rakuta (n.o.ble Cla.s.s)

A beast tamer. Gi Ga works him hard everyday. He is now affiliated with Gi Gi's beast tamer army and is looking after beasts he isn't familiar with. He is currently supporting the goblins by focusing his efforts on stock-farming.

Gi Be Slay (n.o.ble Cla.s.s)

A one-armed goblin. He has received Verid's divine protection and deeply loathes humans. He is affiliated with Gi Ga's imperial guards and is a part of the king's cavalry. Through his excellent control of his monster steed, he is able to display his abilities.

Gi Ah (Rare Cla.s.s)

A goblin who evolved into a rare cla.s.s during the war with the elves. He possesses the invasion-cla.s.s skill, One who Encroaches into the Divine Region.

Gi Ii (Rare Cla.s.s)

A goblin who evolved during the war with the elves. He is an explorer and specializes in moving.

Gi Uu (Druid Cla.s.s)

A goblin who evolved during the war with the elves. He is a water mage.

Old Goblin (Normal)

An old goblin. He isn't very useful in combat. Because he was once enslaved by humans through magic, he is good at talking. He is the parent who riced Gi Za.

Ra Gilmi Fis.h.i.+ga (n.o.ble Cla.s.s)

He is an archer of the Ganra tribe, one of the four tribes of the west.

He went to the Gi Village as a messenger after receiving permission from the tribe. He invited the protagonist to the four tribes. He has been t.i.tle the First Archer or Gadieta. He is constantly worried over the relations.h.i.+p between the tribe and the king. He fought as part of the detached force responsible for the colonial city and is currently one of the four appointed generals of the king.

Ra Narsa (Rare Cla.s.s)

One of the four tribes of the west. He is an archer of the Ganra tribe.

She had been chased from her village by the Gaidga goblins when she met the protagonist. She is the current chief of the tribe and has recently started to distinguish herself. She has remained in the tribe's village, supporting the goblins from the back.

Ru Rou (rare Cla.s.s)

A young goblin of the Ganra tribe. In the Ganra tribe, the names Ra, Ru, and Re are three most influential. The rest of the goblins have no family name, and are thus, normal goblins. He fought with Gilmi against the colonial city.

Aluhaliha (n.o.ble Cla.s.s)

One of the four tribes. He is the chief of the Paradua tribe.

He threw away his pride and worked with the Gaidga to save his people from starvation, but after losing to the protagonist, he and his tribe have since joined him in his quest for world domination. He is the oldest among all the goblins. His black tiger steed is named Jirouou. He is currently retired, but he frequently patrols the area around the Fortress of the Abyss.

Hal (n.o.ble Cla.s.s)

Chief of the Paradua tribe.

He used to be a young warrior who worked as Aluhaliha's aide. After inheriting Aluhaliha's position, he has since proven himself a worthy chief capable of standing equal to the human cavalry. He has sworn fealty to the king. While fighting with the king, he also been given a pattern to decorate his presence as a tribe chief.

Alashd (Rare Cla.s.s)

A middle-aged goblin from Paradua.

He works as Aluhaliha's aide and is currently a member of the elders. He is staying at the Paradua village.

Rashka (Lord Cla.s.s)

The biggest chief among the four tribes.

He is the strongest goblin among the four tribes, but his subordinates haven't been as blessed. He was Narsa's fiancé.

He evolved during the goblin's first invasion.

Dashka (Rare Cla.s.s)

A young goblin from the Gaidga tribe.

Kuzan (Rare Cla.s.s)

Chief of the Gordob tribe.

She is a goblin blessed with the divine protection of the G.o.ddess of the underworld. She has a skill that allows her to resurrect the dead. She is currently responsible for managing the Fortress of the Abyss. Gi Ga respects her. She studied medicine during her stay in the elven village and has since been working with the other Gordob members to support the goblins from the back as medical pract.i.tioners.

Res.h.i.+a Fel Zeal (18 years-old)

The priestess known as the saint. As the Healing G.o.ddess' follower, she lives to spread the word and teach righteousness. She has the divine protection of the G.o.ddess, and can heal others. She has been brought back to the ivory tower.

Lili (22 years-old)

She studied the famous sword style, Zweil Style, in the capital. She has sworn fealty to Res.h.i.+a. And while she may have lost to the protagonist in one hit, she has proven herself strong enough to easily defeat three normal goblins. She has become much stronger after acquiring the evil sword, Vas.h.i.+nant. She stopped the Yugus.h.i.+va attacks after Gulland entrusted the northern army to her.

Mattis (27 years-old)

The second son of a farmer. He's largely responsible for drying the meat to preserve them. He was sent somewhere in the kingdom.

Chinos (25 years-old)

The third son of a farmer. He plows the fields and is close to Mattis. He was sent somewhere in the kingdom.

Keifel (28 years-old)

An adventurer who took on a request to escort Res.h.i.+a through the Forest of Darkness. He's strong enough that he could easily wield a steel great sword, but the protagonist still managed to kill him.

Zeon (32 years-old)

A follower of Ativ. He specializes in fire magic. In his battle against the protagonist, he used his fire magic, but still lost. In the end, he tried to blow himself up along with the protagonist, but the protagonist's words agitated him, causing him to lose the opportunity.

Tinra (23 years-old)

A villager. She is one of the women used by the goblins as a breeding machine that the protagonist killed.

Ashtal Do Germion (60 years-old)

The king that rules the western region of the continent in which the Forest of Darkness and the connecting borders are included. He is a powerful ruler with seven holy knights under him. He has recently ordered three of those holy knights to search for the saint. He has laid out new plans after feeling the threat from the Goblin King. He's currently trying to gather mages to strengthen his army.

Gowen Ranid (46 years-old)

The feudal lord that rules over the region next to the Forest of Darkness. As one of the country's strongest powers, he is renowned as the Iron-Armed Knight. He is currently leading his soldiers in a quest to find the saint. He fought hard against the goblin invasion, but was eventually killed by Gi Go Amatsuki.

Gulland Rifenin (32 years-old)

A former adventurer. As one of the country's strongest powers, he is renowned as the Storm Knight. He'd been stationed in the northern mountains, but the king called him back to send him off in a quest for the saint. He became a hero after rescuing the saint. He tried to help Gowen fight the goblin invasion, but he lost. He retreated after losing to the Goblin King's power that comes from the underworld.

Gene Marlon (24 years-old)

As one of the country's strongest powers, he is renowned as Lightning-Fast Knight. He was previously stationed at the south, but the king called him back to send him on a quest to search for the saint. Killing is his favorite past-time. Whether it's a man, a demihuman or a monster, they're all just pieces of meat to be cut down before him. He was killed by his own slave.

Sivara Bandier (29 years-old)

One of the country's most powerful warriors, a holy knight known as the Ripper Knight. He is a martial artist and comes from a n.o.ble family. He is popular among young soldiers, and is considered the enemy of all fathers and boyfriends. He is also known as the Marriage Destroyer. His skill at leading the cavalry is one of the best in the country. He fought in the southern wars, hoping to get a piece of land, but had to retreat after failing to make Cultidian fall.

Jize Yuuenti (40)

One of the country's most powerful warriors, a holy knight known as the Sharp-Eyed Knight. He is currently dealing with the Kushain believers coming from the south. He was originally a traveler from the east that was coaxed by Ashtal with a huge paycheck.

Yuan (26)

A young commander under Gowen. He has received the divine protection of the G.o.ddess Of Destiny. He has been tasked to suppress the goblins in the west.

Corseo (52)

A veteran martial artist who acts as Gowen's aide. He used to lead the cavalry, but then the Goblin King turned him into a corpse.

Herculean Wyatt (41 years-old)

A member of the Blood Oath of the Flying Swallow. He specializes in handling great s.h.i.+elds. He has a gentle personality, but beware for his anger isn't one to be taken lightly. After returning from the forest, he has since been working in the Holy Shushunu Kingdom as the leader of the blood oath of the flying swallows. In order to deepen relations with the Red King, he joined the battle in the south as a guest general. Although defeated by the Goblin King, he was able to safely go home and return to the Flying Swallow.

Mage Killer Mill (20 years-old)

A member of the Blood Oath of the Flying Swallow. She is an a.s.sa.s.sin that favors the use of talons. Renowned as the mage killer, she is a mage's worst nightmare. After returning from the forest, she has since been helping out in the slums and watching over orphans. She met Res.h.i.+a and successfully managed to give her the orphans' present.

Wand of Destruction Bellan (37 years-old)

A member of the Blood Oath of the Flying Swallow. He wields a fire staff. As a former knight, he cares a great deal about honor. He died while protecting his allies.

Hawk-Eyed Fick (32 years-old)

An adventurer with two names. He has exceptional perception and skill. He is currently searching through the Forest of Darkness under Gulland's lead. After returning from the forest, he has since gone to the southern free cities on a solo adventure.

The White Hand of Life (Age Unknown)

A priest robed in white. She specializes in healing and support. Her age, name, and origin are all unknown. After converting Vitz and Yugil, she has started traveling the world to find more adherents.

Vitz (28 years-old)

A talkative sword-wielding adventurer. He's actual strength isn't bad, but he's still far from being deserving of a second name. He was caught by the White Hand of Life and is currently traveling the world with her.

Yugil (26 years-old)

An adventurer and an unwilling s.h.i.+eld bearer. He might appear old, but he is actually still young. He was caught by the White Hand of Life and is currently traveling the world with her.

Yoshu (27 years-old)

The younger brother of the slaves Gene purchased. The collar of obedience around his neck keeps him from going against Gene's orders. Healers are rare, so he's been made into a s.h.i.+eld bearer. He ended up on the goblin side because of his older sister's whims. He traveled with Gi Go, but since returning has been left in charge of many jobs. He works as a mediator for the goblins and the humans. He works to ensure the stability of the political situation. OF the humans under the Goblin King's rule, he is the most successful.

Shumea (29 years-old)

The older sister of the slaves Gene purchased. The collar of obedience around her neck keeps her from going against Gene's orders. Contrast to her brother who bears a s.h.i.+eld, she uses a spear. She is a gutsy woman who believes that working with the Goblin King is better than living in human society. She negotiated with the humans and has currently been put in charge of the guards protecting the border region. She is popular among all races, but especially among children, seeing her as something akin to a mother.

Brandika Rual Attibel (32 years-old)

A great man who was able to become a king despite starting out as a mere adventurer. With his clan, the Red King, he swept through the southern lands. His genius adviser, Carlion, died during the battles with the king, and eventually lost his life in the hands of the Goblin King. He use a G.o.d-Cla.s.s weapon called Valdis

Carlion Quinn Kirks (Romaji: Karion Kuin Kaakusu)

The tactician of the Red King, who helped push Brandika into kings.h.i.+p despite being a mere adventurer. He is popularly known as ‘Genius Adviser'. His body grew weak due to the influence of his skill, and later died in a pool of blood after abusing his own body. His name is based off of the characters of Kakuka (Guo Jia) of the Records of the Three Kingdoms.

Saldin (25 years-old)

An adventurer and a former bandit. He cherishes Carlion as if he were his own older brother and suffers because of it. He was able to kill Gi Ba Hagar, but the great loss at Melgion left him with no other choice but to lead the Red King to retreat to Fatina.

Grave (60 years-old)

An old enchanter that can bestow magical effects upon weapons. As a veteran adventure, he has many Connections. He takes advantage of that by frequently working on diplomatic missions. He died at Melgion.

Cell (48 years-old)

A gnome warrior who could live twice as long as humans. She is a kind of powerful swordsman known as a sword dancer. She vanished after bringing Carlion's corpse to his hometown.

Shunrai (38 years-old)

A powerful swordsman that uses a scimitar. He has been fighting in the east with the Twin Moon Clan's Vine the Mad Blade. he wears a m.u.f.fler that hides his mouth, upon which a ferocious smile could be seen. When he excited, he tends to dart his eyes sideways.

Kanash (58 years-old)

Chief General of Elrain Kingdom. Although his achievements are dazzling, he failed to support his kingdom and lost it to the Red King. Since then he has been working with the Red King to beg for the safety of his young king. He died at Melgion to the cavalry of the Goblin King.

Zaurosh (40 years-old)

Vice Clan Leader of the Leno Heart Clan. He has sworn fealty to his clan leader. He is known to be a clever tactician in the east. He uses a cross spear as his weapon.

Tauroba (36 years-old)

A member of the Leon Heart Clan. A demihuman. He is currently in the west to protect his clan leader.

Fase (52 years-old)

A member of the Leon Heart Clan. Half-sylph-half-human. He is good at the bow and looks up to Zaurosh.

Garwin (31 years-old)

A member of the Leon Heart Clan. Fase and he were both positioned at the borderlands. He is soon to marry the village girl, Sonia.

Benem Nemush

A fanatic and the former patriarch of the Kushain Believers. He thought he could make the Goblin King submit to him, but he was wrong. That mistake cost him his life and he died at the beginning of the Kruzel War.

Mira Vi Burnen (17 years-old)

The new matriarch of the Kushain Believers. She is someone who has inherited the blood of Kushain and also someone from a royal family. She is a genuine princess. Skilled in diplomacy and internal affairs, she is popular among the Kushain Believers. She is constantly worried over the spineless Vil, but she herself doesn't know why she feels like this for him.

Vilan Do Zul (18 years-old)

A young tactician who has been serving Mira since childhood. He possess great tenacity and unequaled precision. He is bad with women, but that is actually because of Mira. He is deeply loyal to his master and will not hesitate to get his hands dirty.

Raksha El Pena (19 years-old)

The queen of the merchant country of Pena. She inherited the throne due to the death of her late father, who died from old age. Unable to stand the death of her beloved, she has started to fall into insanity.

Aizas (24 years-old)

Former knight commander of the Blue Knights. A prodigy who understood both warfare and politics, but despite also being the bearer of the Holy sword, he still fell before the concentrated attacks of the goblins. He was the fiancé of Queen Raksha. Had he survived, the fate of PEna might have been brighter.

Allen (24 years-old)

Current knight commander of the Blue Knights. He is a prodigy skilled not only in tactics revolving the use of sand horses, but also in the of mercenaries. A little something he picked up while fighting with the Red King. He is Aizas' close friend, and he inherited the Blue Knights after he died. Unfortunately, he was unable to stop the country from being devoured by the Red King.

Vine

Clan leader of the Twin Moons Clan. She is popularly known as the Mad Blade. There is a huge difference between the way she looks and how she acts. Her personally is extremely dangerous, being fierce, violent, and cruel. She was a slave once upon a time, and it was during that time that she cultivated her violent personality. She has been fighting with the Red King at the east.

Rue

A beginner adventurer picked up by Pale along the way. She has received the divine protection of the G.o.ddess of Healing.

Shurai

A beginner adventurer picked up by Pale along the way. It is not known if he has received a divine protection.

Ryutanyu Organdia

Commander of the Special Attack Unit of the Elks Clan. He was in love with Pale, but he died without ever telling her that.

Touri Nokia

Clan Leader of the Elks Clan. He is a charismatic man who managed to bring up his clan from the alleys of a city to bask under the glorious light of a full-fledged clan. He died at the hands of the Red King when the clans were competing for initiative.

Altesia. The underworld G.o.ddess.

The G.o.ddess of the Underworld and the G.o.ddess of Valor. As the G.o.ddess the snakes serve, she has given her blessing to the protagonist. She is a dangerous woman with her deep jealousy and fierce temperament.

Zen.o.bia

The G.o.ddess of Healing. She has given her blessing to Res.h.i.+a. She has also warned the protagonist to protect her. The underworld G.o.ddess might hate her, but she doesn't actually hate her herself.

Pitch Black (Verid)

A one-eyed red-eyed snake that belongs to the G.o.ddess of the Underworld.

Twin-Headed Snake

Known to the goblins as the Lord of Decay. He is one of the snakes that fought the world with the G.o.ddess of the Underworld.

Earth-Devouring Snake (Perseval)

One of the servants of the Underworld G.o.ddess, who antagonized the whole world. He continues to fight with the t.i.tans underneath the Fortress of the Abyss.

Liuryuna

The G.o.ddess with a thousand hands said to control destiny. She looks like a young girl, but when angered, her face turns to that of an oni. She had her eyes on Brandika, so after the protagonist killed him, she swore to one day enact vengeance upon the protagonist.

Selena

The elven woman Gene purchased. She became a slave after running away from her tribe. She was freed after she killed Gene. Since then hse has been under the care of the Goblin King with Shumea.

Hasu

She is one of the protagonist's pets.

The protagonist managed to tame her by giving her orc corpse and other meat as bait.

She is a fortuitous kobold who somehow managed to become the leader of her pack. She leeched off the orcs for a time. She wanted to eat the orc children, but unfortunately, couldn't find an opening. She attacked the colonial city with the orcs, but the humans weren't very tasty. She is currently wandering. She mastered the spirit language and became able to use various spells and evolve into a Rook Kobold. Her journey to find delicious things continues yet.

Cynthia

As the pup of the gray wolves, she has been given the elven name that means lady of the lake. Res.h.i.+a, Lili, and other children and women are quite taken by her lovely fur. She has grown up enough to lead her household. She has grown up to become a spectacular gray wolf even better than her own parents. She is so strong that she was even able to join the cavalry of the Goblin King.

Gastra

As the pup of the gray wolves, he has been given the name of a wise human monarch that means sovereign of the wind's howls. His uninhibited personality leads him to battle Hasu for ranks on a daily basis. He became the leader of many beasts in the capital, then in the ivory tower. He continues to increase his servants, but his subordinates are mostly females.

Bui

A timid orc. Gol Gol had taken a liking for him despite his small body. After Gol Gol died, he led the orcs to the west, but the protagonist managed to capture them. He attacked the colonial city with Gilmi. Recently, his greatest worry is that he'll suddenly find himself fighting at the very frontlines against the humans.

Gol Gol

The orc king that attacked the village. He is a berserker who can use skills. He was defeated by the protagonist.

Nikea

Chief of the araneae, a female chief. She speaks firmly and possesses a proud mindset. The lower half of her body is a spider, but the uper half is that of a lovely maiden. She covers her upper body with clothes made from araneae thread. Poison drips from her talons, and she can use them alongside her threads. That fighting style has earned her the name Poison Feather. She is a descendant of the red crystal.

Nerou

An influential person of the araneae. He opposed Nikea's plans to accept the goblin and ended up dead for it. He is a descendant of the blue crystal.

Fanfan

The female chief of the mud-scaled tribe. She is slow in a good way. As a member of a tribe known for moving underground, she works as a merchant just like Yus.h.i.+ka. She knowns more than the harpies and is also a better messenger. She looks like a mole on the outside, but her vision is perfectly fine. Her pair of round eyes is her unique feature. She is known as the hardest claw. s.h.i.+ is a descendant of the dark crystal.

Yus.h.i.+ka

Female chief of the harpies. She has a huge bag hanging from her neck that she carries with her arms. She uses it to store her cargo. She is a merchant. She is also a mischievous woman who doesn't cower even before the king. She has white wings sprouting from her back and bird feet. She is known as the first wing. She is a descendant of the white crystal.

Luther

The old chief of the papirsag/sh.e.l.l tribe. He is of short stature and he carries a moss-covered sh.e.l.l on his back. He is a careful man, whose eyes always seem sleepy. Despite that his gaze is extremely sharp. His tribe specializes in processing trees and taming monsters. He is a descendant of the hard crystal.

Tanita

Chief of the long-tailed, a subspecies of the lizardman with two heads and two tails. Half of his body is covered with a sh.e.l.l, but the other half has his skin exposed just like an amphibian. He is a descendant of the soft crystal.

Kerodotos

Chief of the minotaurs. He talks slowly. He tried to crush the goblins as soon as he saw one. There is almost nothing good about him when it comes to talking. His gaze is sharp and while he might talk foolishly, he is by no means incompetent. He is a descendant of the heavy crystal.

Mido

Chief of the werewolves. He is a friend of the gray wolves and he lives in the fields. He is known as the tyrant because he likes to tear his enemy apart with brute force. He is a firm believer of power and originally disliked the goblins. He is extremely friendly toward the gray wolves. He tends to be impulsive, but he's definitely not one to be underestimated. He is a descendant of the fierce crystal.

Daizos

Chief of the centaurs. He found himself in a bad position ever since Gurfia became a ghost. He tried to kill Gurfia with the elite of his tribe but failed. He hates the goblins. He is a descendant of the proud crystal.

Rukenon

The guide Nikea introduced.

Carad

The slave werewolf from the Jirad Forest.

Tianos

The new chief of the cenaturs. He fought alongside Pale against the Red King. By defeating the mixed army, he was able to live up to the fame of the centaurs as archers.

Shure Forni

Chief of the Sylph's Forni village. He wishes to reform the elves. He studied under Falun and is Shunaria's father. He is renowned as the Wise Shure. He formed an alliance with the Goblin King and promised him full support in the war with the humans.

Falun Gastair

Chief of the western Gastia Forest. Shure's friend and master. He is considered a scheming strategist even by his own disciple, Shure. He brought back the elven school system and is currently using his village to spread knowledge.

Shunaria Forni

Shure's daughter. She is smart and frequently does pointless things. She delivered the Goblin King's new weapon to him. She is currently working as a civil official in a human village.

Pale Symphoria

A young sylph warrior who gathered experience in the human world. She is a versatile warrior who can lead army and fight her own battles. She managed to make the bigger goblin army retreat many times. She left the Goblin King to help her clan, Elks. After gaining the divine protection of the G.o.ddess of Vengeance, she returned to the goblins as his tactician and destroyed the Red King.

Felbi

One of Symphoria's commanders. He fought alongside Pale against the goblins, but he mostly left the leaders.h.i.+p of the platoon to her. He has been grudgingly leading the platoon since Pale left. He dreams of becoming a first-rate warrior. Currently, he is the only who can keep up with Gi Go Amatsuki in a sword fight.

Fenit Symphoria

Symphoria's chief. He is Pale's cousin. He is self-righteous and proud. He was the only one given a death penalty after the war.

Priena Sinfall

Sinfall's chief. She is a woman but her face is cold. She never managed to take back Sinfall after it was taken from her during the Sylph Unification War. She was exiled after the war.:

Nash Jirad

Jirad's chief. He foresaw the human threat lie Shure and the Goblin King, but was rebuked because of his decision to enslave the demihumans. He was stripped of his last name and made a commoner after the war.

Silver Sheng

Sheng's chief. He was sympathetic to Pale from beginning to end, but was coerced by Fenit to hand her over to the goblins. He was stripped of his last name and made to work at the Jirad's hidden farm after the war.

Volume 3: Chapter 223 – The Hero of Pena II (2/4)

　At first, it looked like the elf was just itching for a fight, but a closer look showed that the elf simply had a lot of pent up frustrations.

“Worry not. We need to send reinforcements to Pena soon, so just wait a little longer until we have the army in order.”

“How long!? Tomorrow!? The day after!?”

“We can't leave immediately even if I call Gi Ga and Gi Jii back. We'll need about 20 days.”

“20 days!?”

　Felbi looked just like a criminal whose execution date had been announced when the king said that, but the Goblin King merely nodded expressionlessly like a judge.

“Since Gi Gu is having such a hard time, it can be reasoned that the enemy has some level of skill. If we dispatch our soldiers without due preparation, we are likely to lose.”

“…Ku. I understand.”

　Felbi looked very childish as he left the room disheartened. That amused the Goblin King, but it was only for a moment before he went back to his work.

　In order to make a decision, he needed to gather the necessary information. The Goblin King once again looked through the mountain of doc.u.ments on his desk.

　The problem the Goblin King was concerned about right now was the issue of food. Until now they've been feeding themselves off of the monster beasts in the area whenever they attacked. Of course, they also brought portable food with them like dried meat, but they couldn't sustain themselves with just that.

　There weren't many monster beasts in the area around Pena, and there were even less large-type monster beasts. As such, they would have to bring a lot of portable food with them.

　Until now the goblins have never had difficulties with supplies.

　But the further they head east, the smaller the monster beasts will become. In that case, they will no longer be able to procure their food from the local monster beast supply. Unless they are able to ensure a supply route that could preserve the deepening front lines, they will not be able to fight at their best condition.

　Elbert and the rest of the bureaucrats of Elrain Kingdom have been showing off their skills recently. The Goblin King had to use them well if he was to meet the logistical requirements of the army.

　Within the throne room where hundreds of officials, military and civil alike, would be lined up, was Gulland kneeling on the red carpet. There was no one here other than him and King Ashtal. A deafening silence filled the room.

“Gulland.”

“Ha!”

　After a short moment of silence, the old king sighed. It was a heavy sigh filled with exhaustion.

“My kingdom's proud holy knight, the storm knight, the brave and gallant knight, Gulland.”

“…Ha!”

“After the western region, you once again suffered defeat in the south. The voices of the n.o.bles can no longer be quelled.”

“I am incompetent.”

“…I have already lost Gene and Gowen. Don't make me lose another s.h.i.+eld to defend this country.”

“…As you will.”

“Holy Knight, Gulland, I leave the holy knight, Sivara, to you.”

　Gulland's tightly held fist shook a little. That did not escape King Ashtal's eyes as he closed his eyes and spoke.

“Gain merit and wipe away the shame from your name.”

“…It shall be done, even at the cost of my life!”

　Gulland's fame of being a hero comes from his great achievement of saving a saint. It was not something that the n.o.bles could remove. But while they couldn't take away his status of being a holy knight, they could question his management of his territory and his strategic decisions.

　Sivara, who has been entrusted with the defense of the south, defended the south with the holy knight, Jize. Although he retreated during the siege against the Cultidians without causing much damage to the enemy, because he was connected to a branch of the n.o.bles, he did not incur as much problems from the n.o.bles.

　Instead, the n.o.bles turned their attention to Gulland, who was a commoner.

　Fortunately, a commander with a n.o.ble background also lost in the previous battle at the western region against the goblins, so the n.o.bles couldn't find as much fault with Gulland, but King Ashtal couldn't possibly be happy from losing.

　As Gulland left and pa.s.sed by the youth that entered, King Ashtal raised up his heavy eyelids.

“It is a great honor to be in the presence of the king.”

“What great honor? I still have to act like a king even in front of my grandchild. In any case, it is good to see you well, Ishtel.”

“Yes, grandfather. Valdor says I've gotten better.”

“Oh?”

　The old king s.h.i.+fted his eyes away from the his grandchild to the knight beside him. The middle-aged man bowed his head deeply.

“I can find no fault in Ishtel-dono's skill as far as knights go.”

“I know full well that someone as honest as you wouldn't lie, but don't praise him so much, he'll get carried away.”

“Grandfather!”

“Please don't worry. The sword of the king is only for defending. Attacking is our duty.”

　From his sunken eyes, King Ashtal could understand the words of Valdor the Twin Swords Knight.

“Is that why you came together?”

“Yes. In the name of the prince, please give the imperial decree.”

　Trust in the holy knight system was wavering. All the soldiers in Germion Kingdom could feel the crisis.

Everyone acknowledged Gulland's strength despite his personality, but he lost. Gene died quietly in the shadows because of Gulland's success. And then, there was Gowen, who himself was not just an old warrior, but also an excellent feudal lord. Despite that even he lost.

　At this critical moment, the n.o.bles have started raising up a fuss and have started to push to redistribute the authority that has been left to the king. In order to suppress them, the only thing the king could do is to move the army and forcefully silence them. In such a case, a member of the royal family would have to take command of the army.

“It's still too early.”

“…Then when?”

“The old woman of the east will die soon. When she dies, we will have to gather our strength at the east.”

　Valdor opened his eyes wide and bowed his head.

“As you will.”

“The east… Shushunu's Lady Claudia.”

　Ishtel mouthed that as if to confirm it.

　She was the symbol of Holy Shushunu Kingdom's might. ‘Lady Impaler' ‘War Princess' Claudia. So long as she was around, the Holy Shushunu Kingdom could stop the minor countries to the east, and others had no choice but to acknowledge the supremacy of the Holy Shushunu Kingdom. Even Germion Kingdom had to respect them.

　But that war princess will soon die.

　Although there were no words of her going senile or going ill, everyone knew that she would soon die and a fierce battle for her successor would occur at the Holy Shushunu Kingdom. Right now, Germion Kingdom is being threatened by the goblins to the south and to the west. Germion Kingdom was in a position to suppress most of the northern barbarians and develop it, so they had to avoid creating an unfriendly relations.h.i.+p with the country to the east.

　They could still barely hold on if it's just the south and the west.

　But if even the eastern Holy Shushunu Kingdom were to become an enemy, Germion Kingdom will quickly find itself in danger.

　At the very least, they had to maintain their current relations.h.i.+p. Should the minor countries make their move, Germion Kingdom would be willing even to work with the successors of the war princess and dispatch soldiers. But to that end, they would have to ensure that they have some soldiers to spare.

　As such, they can't make a move right now.

　No one knows when Claudia is going to die, so King Ashtal can't send Valdor to the west.

　10 days after King Ashtal had that conversation with them, the brave woman, Claudia the War Princess, who supported the Holy Shushunu Kingdom for roughly 50 years, pa.s.sed.

　As that shocking news spread to all four directions, the expectations of each country became entangled.