Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel Carlo awakens after two hours of practicing [Assassin's Breathing Technique], bleeding from his nose due to physical strain.
• He plans his cultivation schedule, deciding to practice [Theft] and [Assassin's Breathing Technique] daily, with rest at night.
• Three months pass, and Mel Carlo studies a map, identifying his location as the Kandewen Continent, near the Gard Empire's Imperial City.
• He plans to head east to Oak City for leveling opportunities.

Character Developments

• Mel Carlo's skills progress significantly: [Flying Blade], [Assassin's Breathing Technique], and [Dagger Attack] reach full proficiency, granting new traits and bonuses.
• Mel Carlo becomes more cautious due to a sense of unease, feeling like he's being watched.
• Lily feels neglected as Mel and Akai focus solely on cultivation, leading her to ask Mel to go out together.

Significant Themes

• The importance of balance between cultivation and daily life, as Mel Carlo realizes the need for proper rest and relaxation.
• The concept of skill proficiency levels (white, green, purple, gold, red) and their corresponding tags (Apprentice, Proficient, Elite, Master, Legendary).

Character Interactions

• Mel Carlo interacts with Lily and Akai, with Lily feeling neglected and asking Mel to go out with her.
• Mel Carlo asks Anke for paper and pen, but Anke declines, stating he's not a scholar.
• Mel Carlo decides to take Lily and Akai out for a walk, showing consideration for their feelings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Akai, Mel Carlo, and Lily go out to play, aiming to buy paper and pen for Mel's writing lessons.
• They notice an increase in beggars, which Lily attributes to the Demon King's Army invading the border.
• Mel learns about the war between the Empire and the Demon King's Army, and the loss of the Outland.
• At a bookstore, they're rudely dismissed by the shopkeeper due to their poor appearance.
• They encounter a traveling merchant who offers to sell them paper and pen at a fair price.

Character Developments

• Mel Carlo: Shows maturity and understanding beyond his age, handling the situation with the shopkeeper and the merchant with composure. He's also learning about the world's political situation.
• Akai: Reveals his family died in the Demon King's Army's attack, fueling his determination to drive out the demons.
• Lily: Shows empathy towards Mel's amnesia and shares her own tragic past without burdening him.

Significant Themes

• Classism and Discrimination: The shopkeeper's rude behavior towards the children highlights the discrimination against the poor.
• War and Its Impact: The war with the Demon King's Army has led to displacement and suffering for the children.
• Survival and Adaptation: The children have had to adapt to their circumstances, learning to navigate a harsh world.

Character Interactions

• Mel Carlo, Akai, and Lily: The trio's friendship deepens as they share their pasts and face adversity together.
• Mel Carlo and the Shopkeeper: The shopkeeper's rude dismissal highlights the class divide and Mel's determination to prove him wrong.
• Mel Carlo and the Traveling Merchant: The merchant's kindness and fair dealing contrast with the shopkeeper's behavior, showing Mel a different side of the world.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel·Carlo meets a shady merchant who sells contraband.
• The merchant offers to guide Mel·Carlo to Oak City for 2500 Oren, knowing the risk of offending the Imperial City Gang.
• Mel·Carlo buys paper and pen from the merchant, paying with two silver coins and three copper coins.
• The merchant's daughter expresses concern about their goods not selling and the possibility of bankruptcy.
• Mel·Carlo returns to the gang's courtyard and starts recording game content using Chinese characters, teaching Akai basic literacy with Lily's help.

Character Developments

• Mel·Carlo: Shows resourcefulness and determination to learn and document game content, despite the risk of being discovered.
• The Shady Merchant: Reveals his cunning side, overcharging Mel·Carlo and considering selling his daughter if their business fails.
• Akai: Struggles with learning to read, showing persistence despite initial difficulties.
• Lily: Demonstrates patience and willingness to teach Akai, showing a nurturing side.

Significant Themes

• Greed and Risk: The merchant's greed is evident in his high price for guiding Mel·Carlo, while he's also aware of the risk of offending the gang.
• Learning and Adaptation: Mel·Carlo's determination to learn and document game content, and Akai's struggle to learn to read, highlight the theme of continuous learning and adaptation.
• Financial Struggles: The merchant's concern about his business failing and his daughter's fear of being sold into slavery emphasize the theme of financial instability.

Character Interactions

• Mel·Carlo and the Shady Merchant: Their interaction reveals the merchant's cunning nature and Mel·Carlo's resourcefulness and determination.
• Mel·Carlo, Akai, and Lily: Their interaction shows Mel·Carlo's leadership and Akai's persistence in learning, with Lily acting as a patient teacher.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Akai struggles with learning characters, but finds concentration while practicing swordsmanship.
• Mel Carlo starts recording details from his past life's game memories.
• Akai and Chocolate find leftover food for the gang to celebrate the Lantern Festival.
• Mel Carlo decides to provide a decent meal for the gang using his system's resources.

Character Developments

• Akai shows determination in learning despite his initial struggles.
• Mel Carlo demonstrates responsibility and care for his new companions.
• Akai and Chocolate display resourcefulness in finding food for the gang.

Significant Themes

• The struggle to adapt to a new environment (Akai learning characters, Mel Carlo's memories).
• The importance of perseverance and determination (Akai's approach to learning).
• The joy of simple pleasures (the gang's excitement over finding food).

Character Interactions

• Akai and Mel Carlo share a teacher-student relationship, with Mel Carlo helping Akai learn.
• Akai, Chocolate, and the unnamed fifth person work together to find food.
• Mel Carlo shows concern for the gang's well-being, wanting to provide a good meal for them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel Carlo and his group enjoy the city's nightlife until they find a secluded hill for a meal.
• Mel Carlo encounters a wounded cultist member of the 'Bloody Cult' while fetching instant noodles.
• He returns to the group, warns them about the cultist, and they have a hurried meal before deciding to return to safety.

Character Developments

• Mel Carlo demonstrates caution and quick thinking in the face of danger.
• The group shows concern for each other's safety and shares a hearty meal together.

Significant Themes

• Survival and adaptability in a dangerous world.
• The importance of community and looking out for one another.
• The allure of the unknown and the risks it carries.

Character Interactions

• Mel Carlo and Lily share a moment of understanding and mutual respect.
• The group expresses concern and fear when Mel Carlo shares his encounter with the cultist.
• They enjoy a meal together, sharing their first experience with instant noodles.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A traveling merchant struggles to sell his wares in the Imperial City due to competition from established merchants and nobles' guilds.
• A gang member, investigating a theft involving the Duke's daughter, approaches the merchant to inquire about a transaction with three children.
• The merchant, aware of the gang's intentions, agrees to sell information about the children for 500 Oren (two silver coins).

Character Developments

• The merchant, despite his struggles, maintains a calm demeanor and sharp business acumen, demonstrating his resilience and resourcefulness.
• Claire, the merchant's daughter, shows a practical and pragmatic side, questioning her father's decisions and offering her perspective.

Significant Themes

• The harsh reality of competition in business, with established merchants using monopolistic practices to squeeze out newcomers.
• The merchant's determination to succeed despite adversity, highlighting his resilience and adaptability.

Character Interactions

• The merchant and Claire interact as a father-daughter duo, with Claire displaying a maturity beyond her years and the merchant showing affection and concern for her future.
• The merchant's interaction with the gang member is tense yet calculated, as he navigates the dangerous situation to maximize his profits.
• The merchant's conversation with Claire reveals his plans to write a book about merchants, hinting at his introspection and growth as a character.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Imperial City's merchants are engaged in a price war, making it difficult for Mel Carlo and Akai to sell their goods.
• Mel Carlo finishes recording his game memories and decides to rest.
• The knight order returns from the Outland, but the Silver Vulture, a kind and righteous knight, is found dead.
• The Sword Saint, Eugene, returns with the knight order, but his disciple's corpse is the only one brought back.

Character Developments

• Mel Carlo has reached max proficiency in several skills and is considering which ones to practice next.
• Akai is deeply affected by the Silver Vulture's death, as he admired the knight.
• The Sword Saint, Eugene, is grief-stricken and guilt-ridden over his disciple's death.
• A red-haired girl, presumably from the Edwin family, is devastated by the Silver Vulture's death and attacks Eugene.

Significant Themes

• The harsh reality of the world, where even kind and righteous individuals like the Silver Vulture can meet untimely deaths.
• The impact of loss and grief on those left behind, as seen through Akai and the red-haired girl's reactions.
• The contrast between the expectations of a triumphant return and the grim reality of the knight order's return.

Character Interactions

• Mel Carlo declines Akai's invitation to watch the knight order's return, preferring to rest instead.
• Akai and the others witness the knight order's return and the Silver Vulture's death, leaving them shocked and saddened.
• The red-haired girl confronts and attacks Eugene, blaming him for her brother's death.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Knight's Order returns, but a respected knight, En Edwin, has died.
• The old Sword Saint, Eugene, retrieves the [Hero's Sword] but isn't recognized by it.
• Eugene learns about a powerful Blood Demon and an Apostle, the Black Robed Prophet.
• The Emperor of the Empire is informed about these threats, and the need to select and train a Hero Squad immediately.

Character Developments

• Eugene (Sword Saint): He's determined to find and train the Hero within his lifetime to defeat the Demon King's Army. He's grieving over his disciple's death but remains focused on the impending threat.
• En Edwin: Though deceased, his memory and legacy are honored. His death serves as a catalyst for Eugene's urgency.

Significant Themes

• Urgency and Preparedness: The threat of the Demon King's Army and the Apostles emphasizes the need for immediate action and preparation.
• Legacy and Responsibility: Eugene feels responsible for finding and training the Hero, honoring his late disciple's legacy and the Empire's survival.

Character Interactions

• Eugene and the Emperor: They discuss the urgent need to select and train a Hero Squad. The Emperor is initially skeptical but trusts Eugene's judgment.
• Eugene and the Court Official: They debate the immediacy of selecting the Hero Squad. The official is cautious, while Eugene is adamant due to the threat of the Apostles.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Sword Saint, Eugene, questions his sanity after encountering a Black Robed Prophet who predicts the arrival of a hero to wield the Sacred Sword.
• Eugene remembers the tragic battle where his disciple, En Edwin, sacrificed himself against a powerful Blood Demon (an Apostle of the Demon King).
• Upon returning to the capital, Eugene is visited by the Black Robed Prophet, who warns him to select a new hero and train them to combat the demon threat.

Character Developments

• Eugene (Sword Saint): Struggles with the shock of his defeat and En's death, questioning his sanity. He becomes determined to find and train a new hero to combat the demon threat.
• En Edwin: Proves to be a brave and selfless warrior, sacrificing himself to save Eugene.

Significant Themes

• Pride and Humility: Eugene's pride as the Sword Saint is shattered by his defeat, leading him to humbly accept the task of training a new hero.
• Loss and Sacrifice: The chapter explores the consequences of war and the sacrifices made by both humans and demons.

Character Interactions

• Eugene and En Edwin: Despite their differing personalities, they share a strong bond as master and disciple, fighting side by side until En's ultimate sacrifice.
• Eugene and the Black Robed Prophet: The Prophet provides crucial information to Eugene, pushing him to act and find a new hero, despite his initial disbelief and shock.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Sacred Sword is freed from its stone, and anyone can try to pull it out to become the hero.
• Akai, a young orphan, successfully pulls out the sword, becoming the hero.
• Akai is offered discipleship by the Sword Saint, Eugene, and the church offers to take him in.

Character Developments

• Akai: Proves himself as the hero, shows concern for his friends, and accepts Eugene as his master.
• Eugene: Recognizes Akai as the hero and offers to take him as a disciple.
• Lily: Shows curiosity about the Sacred Sword, supports Akai, and is offered a surname by a nun.

Significant Themes

• Destiny and fate (the prophecy of the hero, the Sacred Sword choosing its master).
• Friendship and loyalty (Akai's concern for his friends, Mel and Chocolate).
• Power dynamics and social status (commoners' disbelief that an orphan could be the hero).

Character Interactions

• Akai and Eugene: Master-disciple relationship established.
• Akai and Lily: Friends supporting each other.
• Akai and the crowd: Mixed reactions from commoners, ranging from ridicule to acceptance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel Carlo is confronted by a gang investigator in the courtyard.
• The investigator accuses Mel of stealing a wallet and demands money.
• Mel Carlo uses his skills to kill the investigator in self-defense.
• He flees the city, seeking the merchant to help him escape.
• The merchant agrees to help Mel Carlo leave the city, hiding him in a barrel.

Character Developments

• Mel Carlo demonstrates quick thinking and decisive action, killing the investigator to protect himself.
• He shows remorse for the killing but understands the necessity of his actions.
• The merchant proves to be shrewd and willing to take risks for profit.

Significant Themes

• Survival and Self-Preservation: Mel Carlo's actions are driven by the need to survive and protect himself.
• Trust and Betrayal: The investigator's betrayal of trust forces Mel Carlo to act.
• Profit Motivation: The merchant's willingness to help Mel Carlo is driven by the potential profit.

Character Interactions

• Mel Carlo and the Investigator: Their interaction is tense and ends in violence.
• Mel Carlo and the Merchant: They form a temporary alliance, with the merchant helping Mel Carlo escape in exchange for a large sum of money.
• The Merchant and his Daughter: Their conversation reveals the merchant's shrewdness and his daughter's skepticism about his hero-making schemes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel Carlo hides in a barrel to escape the city, while Akai and the old Sword Saint (Eugene) return to find their gang's courtyard with a dead body.
• The deceased is identified as an investigator from their gang, killed by an assassin.
• Mel Carlo is missing, and despite searching, he can't be found. Chocolate, another child, refuses to leave the gang's courtyard.
• Akai joins the Imperial Knights, and Lily begins training with Sister Clabel at the church.

Character Developments

• Mel Carlo demonstrates resourcefulness and courage by hiding in a barrel to escape the city.
• Akai shows loyalty and concern for his friend Mel, despite his initial reluctance to join the Knights.
• Chocolate displays resilience and independence by choosing to stay at the gang's courtyard despite the danger.
• The old Sword Saint, Eugene, reveals his past glory and current disillusionment to Lily.

Significant Themes

• Time and Ageing: The old Sword Saint's reminiscence about his past and the loss of his disciple highlights the passage of time and the inevitability of aging.
• Friendship and Loyalty: Akai's concern for Mel and his decision to join the Knights to search for him show the strength of their bond.
• Resilience and Independence: Chocolate's decision to stay at the gang's courtyard despite the danger demonstrates his resilience and independence.

Character Interactions

• Mel Carlo and Akai: Mel's disappearance creates worry and concern for Akai, leading him to join the Knights to search for his friend.
• Akai and the old Sword Saint (Eugene): Eugene takes Akai under his wing, showing him the ways of the Imperial Knights.
• Lily and Sister Clabel: Lily begins training with Sister Clabel, forming a bond with the kind and wise nun.
• Lily and the old Sword Saint (Eugene): Lily learns about Eugene's past glory and current state from Sister Clabel, showing the impact of time on individuals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Akai, the hero who drew the Sacred Sword, is introduced to the knight order by the Sword Saint. He is given the name Kain Eugene.
• Mel Carlo, a young boy who killed someone in self-defense, meets Frayley Bernardo, a traveling merchant, and his daughter Claire. Frayley offers Mel a job and a place on his carriage.

Character Developments

• Kain Eugene (formerly Akai): Becomes a disciple of the Sword Saint, gaining a new name and purpose. He aims to become a respected knight like his idol, En Edwin.
• Mel Carlo: Shows maturity and calmness after killing someone in self-defense. He seeks out Frayley, understanding that the merchant knows about his deed and isn't afraid of him.
• Frayley Bernardo: Reveals his past as a scholar who killed a noble in revenge for his wife's suicide. He now travels with his daughter, Claire, as a merchant to avoid capture.

Significant Themes

• Identity and Names: Characters gain new identities and names, reflecting their new paths in life (Kain Eugene, Mel Carlo).
• Revenge and Consequences: Frayley's past shows the consequences of seeking revenge, while Mel Carlo's actions highlight the weight of taking a life.
• Trust and Acceptance: Both Kain and Mel find acceptance and trust in their new mentors/associates, marking a turning point in their lives.

Character Interactions

• Kain and the Sword Saint: The Sword Saint arranges for Kain's training and gives him his new name, showing his commitment to nurturing the hero.
• Mel and Frayley: Mel and Frayley establish a tentative trust, sharing their stories and agreeing to work together. Frayley offers Mel a job and a place on his carriage, while Mel shares his experience with killing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel Carlo travels with a merchant family, Freli and his daughter Claire, towards Oak City.
• Mel Carlo suspects Claire might be connected to a game character, Claire, one of the Demon King's Eight Generals.
• Mel Carlo shares his suspicions with Freli, causing him unease.

Character Developments

• Mel Carlo: Shows curiosity and concern about Claire's potential connection to the game character.
• Freli: Becomes worried and regretful about the transaction with Mel Carlo after hearing his suspicions about Claire.
• Claire: Remains unaware of the conversation about her potential future.

Significant Themes

• Destiny and fate: Mel Carlo's knowledge of the game's plot raises questions about Claire's predetermined future.
• Trust and suspicion: Freli's initial trust in Mel Carlo wavers after hearing his suspicions about Claire.

Character Interactions

• Mel Carlo and Freli: Their conversation about Claire causes tension and unease between them.
• Mel Carlo and Claire: Mel Carlo shows interest in Claire's background and potential future.
• Freli and Claire: Freli's protectiveness towards Claire is evident in his reaction to Mel Carlo's words.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mel Carlo and Freli, a traveling merchant, meet and discuss the possibility of trading with the Demon King's Army.
• Mel Carlo offers high-value goods to Freli if he establishes a merchant guild.
• Freli expresses his concerns about attracting unwanted attention and being targeted.
• Mel Carlo and Freli discuss the possibility of forming an alliance in the future.

Character Developments

• Mel Carlo: Shows curiosity about the Demon King's Army and demons, displaying a willingness to consider them as potential trading partners. He also reveals his possession of high-value goods.
• Freli: Demonstrates caution and pragmatism, weighing the risks and benefits of potential actions. He expresses his desire to protect his daughter and maintain a low profile.

Significant Themes

• The potential for trade and cooperation between humans and demons.
• The risks and benefits of challenging the established order and powerful nobles.
• The importance of strength and reputation in this world.

Character Interactions

• Mel Carlo and Freli: Engage in a conversation about the possibility of trading with the Demon King's Army, leading to a discussion about the future of their alliance.
• Mel Carlo and Claire: Mel Carlo expresses his preference for talking with Claire, finding her words concise and less scheming compared to her father's.
• Freli and Claire: Freli expresses his desire to protect Claire and maintain a low profile, while Claire expresses her determination to organize the Bernardo family's caravan in the future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group stops in a small town, planning to hire an adventurer for protection due to the dangerous road ahead.
• Freli, the merchant, hires Kate, a skilled female swordswoman, to accompany them to Oak City.
• Mel Carlo and Claire, the two children traveling with Freli, meet Kate for the first time.

Character Developments

• Mel Carlo: He continues to train and improve his skills, but his level remains unchanged. He also starts to consider his future alignment (joining the Demon King's Army or not).
• Claire: She expresses her uncertainty about the future and her desire to live with hope.
• Kate: She is revealed to be an adventurer with a level significantly higher than Mel Carlo's. She might have run away from home, similar to Mel Carlo's assumption.

Significant Themes

• Uncertainty about the future: Both Mel Carlo and Claire express their uncertainty about what lies ahead.
• Skill acquisition and leveling: Mel Carlo's struggle to increase his level and learn new skills is a recurring theme.
• The role of adventurers: Kate's presence highlights the importance of adventurers in this world, especially for protection and guidance.

Character Interactions

• Mel Carlo and Kate: They interact for the first time, with Kate mistakenly assuming Mel Carlo is a young master who ran away from home. Mel Carlo tries to learn from Kate, seeking to understand her skills and level.
• Claire and Kate: Claire is enthusiastic about Kate's presence, seeing her as a potential protector and guide.
• Freli and Kate: Freli hires Kate to protect the group, showing his responsibility and concern for their safety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group sets up camp on a hilltop outside a forest, planning to rest and pass through the forest the next day.
• Mel Carlo practices his Back Hop and decides to learn the Mighty Slash skill.
• Mountain bandits attack their camp at night, taking everyone by surprise.
• Mel Carlo uses his dagger to cut Kate's ropes, allowing her to fight back and defeat the bandits.
• Mel Carlo scavenges the bandit corpses, finding 300 Oren.

Character Developments

• Mel Carlo demonstrates his dedication to practice and skill acquisition, aiming to reach 10,000 repetitions for full Proficiency in Mighty Slash.
• Kate reveals her level (15) and combat skills, using Cross Slash to defeat the bandits.

Significant Themes

• Preparation and vigilance (the group's lack of night watch leads to their surprise attack).
• Mel Carlo's determination and focus in practicing his skills.
• The dangers of the current world with increased monster activity, leading to more criminal activities like the mountain bandits' attack.

Character Interactions

• Mel Carlo and Kate's interaction highlights their contrasting views on learning skills (Mel Carlo's quick learning vs. Kate's diligent practice).
• Mel Carlo's quick thinking and action save Kate and allow her to defend the group.
• The mountain bandits' interaction with the group showcases their desperation and criminal intent.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group encounters bandits and kills them, discovering they might have accomplices.
• They decide to traverse a dangerous forest to reach a safer town on the other side of the mountain.
• Mel Carlo and Kate Green introduce themselves to each other.

Character Developments

• Mel Carlo: Shows strategic thinking and analytical skills, but also displays a lack of fear and emotional understanding due to his past.
• Claire: Reveals her fear and vulnerability after witnessing the bandits' death.
• Kate Green: Shows a practical and straightforward side, different from her noble upbringing.

Significant Themes

• The dangers of the road and the necessity of caution.
• The consequences of overconfidence and lack of foresight (as seen in the example of the noble who tried to clear the forest).
• The importance of introductions and building relationships.

Character Interactions

• Mel Carlo and Kate Green: They form a tentative alliance, with Mel showing interest in Kate's skills and advice.
• Mel Carlo and Claire: Mel shows concern for Claire's emotional state but struggles to relate to her fear.
• Mel Carlo and Freli: Mel prefers to stay with Kate rather than Freli, indicating a lack of trust or comfort with the older man.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group sets off from the small town, choosing the mountain path due to Kate's advice.
• A blizzard starts in the evening, forcing them to continue traveling to avoid getting stuck.
• By midnight, the snow is heavy, and they have to get off the carriage and walk.
• At dawn, they find a cave to take shelter in.

Character Developments

• Mel Kallo shows concern for Claire's safety, holding her hand to prevent her from getting lost in the dark.
• Kate demonstrates her initiative and bravery by volunteering to check out the cave.

Significant Themes

• The harsh and unpredictable weather in this world, which poses a significant challenge to the travelers.
• The importance of teamwork and communication in facing adversity, as seen in the group's decision-making process.

Character Interactions

• Mel Kallo and Claire: Mel shows protective behavior towards Claire, highlighting their growing bond.
• Kate and the group: Kate takes the lead in suggesting and checking the cave, showing her proactive role in the group.
• Freli and the group: Freli makes decisions based on the group's safety and well-being, demonstrating his leadership.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group takes refuge in a cave due to a heavy snowstorm.
• Kate and Freli gather firewood while Mel and Claire stay in the cave.
• Mel hears faint footsteps at the cave entrance, suggesting the presence of a Goblin.
• Kate confirms the footprints belong to a level 5 Goblin, indicating a nearby Goblin group.
• The group decides to stay vigilant but remain in the cave due to the heavy snowstorm outside.

Character Developments

• Mel Carlo demonstrates his alertness and protective instincts towards Claire.
• Kate shows her resourcefulness and bravery in exploring the cave and confirming the Goblin's presence.
• Freli displays his practicality in ensuring the group's safety and survival.

Significant Themes

• Survival and adaptability in harsh environments.
• The importance of vigilance and preparedness in the face of potential danger.
• The bond between Mel and Claire, with Mel acting as a protective figure.

Character Interactions

• Mel and Claire share a moment of connection, with Mel complimenting Claire's beauty and Claire admiring Mel's handsomeness.
• Kate and Freli work together to gather firewood and ensure the group's safety.
• Mel, Kate, and Freli discuss the Goblin threat and decide on their course of action.