Chapter 99
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Chapter 99: Trapped! This Feels So Odd…
"Keep watch tonight."
"Understood, Mom."
Curling against Stealth One, Lin Yu drifted into sleep.
Dawn brought a breakfast of raw frog flesh before resuming surveillance.
Discovering the vanished corpse startled Jilly into heightened vigilance.
Repeating her strategy, Lin Yu had Stealth Three hurl another unarmed goblin at the girl.
This time Jilly moved with measured poise—evading the lunge before counterthrusting her dagger into the creature’s abdomen.
As it screeched, she yanked the blade free and slashed its throat, retreating swiftly.
The goblin thrashed until blood loss drained its Health Value to zero.
Though her hands still trembled, the creature’s own panic made victory manageable.
After slaying the goblin this time, Jilly only spaced out momentarily before regaining her composure. She extracted the goblin’s teeth, wiped off the bloodstains on the grass, and stored them in her pouch.
Subsequently, Jilly was made to eliminate two more unarmed goblins in succession.
When they sensed Jilly had somewhat adapted, they threw her a stick-wielding goblin this time.
Seeing the weapon in the goblin’s hand, Jilly visibly tensed up.
Yet her prior experience in killing goblins prevented her limbs from turning completely feeble.
"Gaba!!"
The goblin lunged forward, wooden club swinging through the air.
Jilly sidestepped the initial strike, but another blow followed swiftly.
Continuous evasion proved futile. Eventually overwhelmed, Jilly raised her dagger defensively.
The blade intercepted the attack but became embedded in the wooden club.
"Yaaah!!"
Jilly shoved violently. The goblin, exhausted from relentless swinging, stumbled backward.
Seizing the opportunity, the girl yanked her dagger free and plunged it into the creature’s right chest. Withdrawing the blade, she slashed its throat, causing blood to spurt across her hand.
As she tried retreating, the agonized goblin seized her wrist. Its remaining strength fueled a final club swing that crashed against her skull with a metallic clang.
Jilly collapsed unconscious while the goblin bled out nearby.
"Mother, what should we do now?"
"Cover her eyes with cloth."
However, Stealth One lacked the dexterity for such precise work, so the task fell to an intelligent goblin instead.
This particular goblin had been enjoying vacation time, constantly kept at Lin Yu’s side.
Having witnessed numerous kin perish by the dagger recently, it had been huddling silently in corners, scarcely daring to breathe.
Lin Yu had preserved it precisely for this purpose.
After the goblin retrieved cloth from the girl’s pocket and blindfolded her, Lin Yu couldn’t resist prodding the child’s plump cheek.
The supple texture pleased her.
Multiple pokes failed to rouse Jilly. Growing impatient, Lin Yu adjusted her strength and delivered a resounding slap across the girl’s face.
The forceful impact proved remarkably effective! Jilly awoke gradually with pained whimpers.
"Ugh… It hurts…"
Uncertain whether the throbbing originated from her head or stinging cheek.
"You’re awake."
"Ah! Sister! I-I’m alive… Did you save me again?"
"You died."
"Huh?"
"Losing consciousness here is virtual death. Had I not found you, even one more goblin would’ve finished you."
"Sorry…"
"Your apology isn’t meant for me."
After a deliberate pause, Lin Yu shifted topics.
"Hungry?"
It approached midday.
"I suppose… a little…"
"What’s for lunch?"
"Um… wait a moment, sister."
Blindfolded and fumbling, Jilly rummaged through her pack with difficulty.
She produced her provisions – homemade flatbreads meticulously wrapped in coarse cloth.
Only three remained.
"These are my pancakes. I ate one yesterday – three left now."
Jilly unfolded the cloth to display her culinary work to Lin Yu.
"I made these myself. Even Mother says they’re good! Would you like to try, sister?"
"Put the pancake down."
"Mhm!"
Pleased by Lin Yu’s interest, Jilly complied eagerly.
The white ant promptly gestured for the clever goblin to retrieve the offering.
The goblin didn’t dare delay. Almost immediately after the little girl set down the coarse cloth-wrapped flatbread, it lifted the entire bundle and presented it to White Feather.
Lin Yu gave it an approving glance before motioning for it to retreat further.
The filthy goblin’s presence truly ruined her dining mood.
She examined the golden flatbread, detecting a faint wheat aroma upon leaning closer.
That’s the one! I’ve wanted to taste this forever!
Let’s eat!
Using her pale forelimbs, she speared a piece and brought it to her mouth.
Munch, munch…
Tasty – though dry and slightly tough – with robust wheat flavor. This must be two or three days old. Fresh from the oven would’ve been better.
After devouring the large flatbread in mere bites, Lin Yu noticed Stealth One’s unwavering stare.
With visible reluctance, she impaled another piece and extended it toward Stealth One.
"Want some?"
"Mhm!"
The eagerness in its response made Lin Yu hesitate as Stealth One approached.
Though her movement had been instinctive, she’d never meant to feed it!
"How’s it taste, sis?"
"Not now!"
The creature’s jaws parted wide.
Should she proceed? Would it bite?
Well… Little Tear would be concerning, but Stealth One should be safe…
Gathering courage, she advanced her limb.
Ah!! The flatbread – and her limb – got clamped between… teeth? No, just held gently?
Ew… this feels so weird…
She yanked her forelimb back, struggling momentarily before breaking free.
Relief at escaping unscathed faded when she saw her glistening limb coated with Stealth One’s saliva.
"Sis? Is Jilly’s bread bad? Sis?"
"No… it’s good."
Lin Yu averted her gaze from the chewing creature.
"But growing children need proper nutrition. I’ve prepared your lunch."
Her tone chilled noticeably.
"Wow! You made it? Really for me?"
"Plenty to share."
Thud—
Lin Yu tossed a massive chunk of fresh goblin meat before the child.
