It's Time to Show Off Again

The other Goblin riding a wolf finally charged forward, thrusting its spear at Lin Yun. However, without the momentum of its initial charge, it felt significantly less dangerous.

"Mhm, mhm, mhm."

Just as Lin Yun braced himself for the pain, something unexpected happened again. The previous Shield still blocked the Goblin's spear, preventing it from advancing. Unlike the first Goblin, this one gripped its spear tightly, but the recoil from the impact sent it flying off the wolf and onto the ground.

Watching the two pathetic Goblins, the wolf whose Goblin had fallen turned its head to look, appearing somewhat stunned. The wolf still carrying a Goblin, however, lunged at Lin Yun with its teeth.

Wolves, being animals, are generally considered neutral creatures. Therefore, the 'Protection from Evil' effect had no influence on them. This meant Lin Yun's AC against the wolf was only 18.

With morale boosted by the rebound, the wolf became exceptionally ferocious. Its jaws broke through the Shield, sinking into Lin Yun's thighs. After all, a Goblin was sitting on top, making it difficult to bite Lin Yun's upper body, especially with his Scale Armor.

The incredibly fierce attack caused Lin Yun's thighs to throb with pain, feeling as if they were being torn apart. It was terrifying.

In an instant, Lin Yun's health, which had recovered to 22, plummeted like a falling stone, leaving him with only 6 HP. Lin Yun's face turned ashen.

"D20+2=22, Critical Success."

Following the wolf's bite came the dragging. But this time, Lin Yun was incredibly fierce. The pain caused his adrenaline to surge.

With a powerful heave, he flung the wolf, which was tightly clamped onto his thigh, biting down to the bone, to the ground. Along with it fell the Goblin that had been riding it. However, this Goblin was quite agile.

Even though its weapon had fallen, it skillfully jumped off as the wolf tumbled, unaffected.

Seeing Lin Yun injured, the Goddess Priestess and the Female Fighter sprang into action.

The Female Fighter was the first to reach the wolf that dared to injure Lin Yun. She unleashed a flurry of attacks on the wolf lying on the ground. Seemingly feeling that a mere club wasn't enough to vent her anger, she threw it aside and stomped on the wolf three times.

She stomped on its head, its rear, and its kidney. The attacks were incredibly vicious, especially the last one. She stomped down hard, then squeezed, causing the wolf to roll its eyes and pass out.

Meanwhile, the Goddess Priestess used her second divine spell of the day on Lin Yun. "Merciful Mother Earth!" A gentle light emanated from her hands, and Lin Yun's incredibly painful, almost paralyzed wound began to heal. After a bout of itching, although the pain was still immense and he couldn't move for the time being, it was no longer a critical issue.

Indeed, a European-server healer is a European-server healer. Although that last attack was a bit too harsh, it was still acceptable.

Lin Yun's HP instantly jumped from 6 to 14, recovering 8 points. He was temporarily safe.

But it wasn't over yet. The Female Mage, who had been behind, also launched her attack. Of course, she decided to hold back on spells for now, opting to use her crossbow. Believing the wolves to be the most dangerous, she aimed her Light Crossbow at the wolf that was turning its head to look at its foolish rider and pulled the trigger.

After numerous uses, it seemed the Female Mage had mastered some tricks. This arrow struck the wolf's backside with great force, causing it immense pain.

"Awooo." The wolf, hit in the rear by an arrow, cried out in pain and turned its head to glare fiercely at the Female Mage, who was undoubtedly the culprit. However, seeing a group of people blocking the Female Mage, the wolf ultimately chose to attack Lin Yun. By this time, Lin Yun had recovered slightly, holding his Lantern Staff with both hands, and swung it at the wolf.

"D20+2+2=24, Critical Hit."

"D20+2+2=13, Confirmed Critical Hit."

"2D6+3+1=13." A powerful blow landed directly on the wolf's head, almost shattering it, and it collapsed to the ground.

...What is going on today? Why are they so ferocious? Either I crit, or they crit, and then there are so many misses. Lin Yun was shocked and even a little scared. The situation was too bizarre, making Lin Yun want to run.

The two Goblins whose wolves had died let out screams upon seeing their mounts fall and turned to flee. The one on the ground tried to crawl away, but Lin Yun and the Female Fighter were standing right there.

Lin Yun first swung his Lantern Staff with both hands at the standing Goblin.

"D20+2+2=22, Hit."

"D6+3+1=7." A fierce strike, like a golf swing, hit the Goblin, sending it flying. Although the Goblin could barely stand, it managed to get up and moved towards the larger group behind.

As for the Female Fighter, she was slightly slower. When she instinctively kicked out her leg, she was a beat too late because the Goblin had already moved forward.

Helpless, the Female Fighter could only focus on the Goblin crawling on the ground. She stomped on its head twice. It was lucky it didn't die on the spot.

At this moment, sounds from the distance were rapidly approaching. And that Goblin that had narrowly escaped death... oh, well, it didn't escape death.

Just then, the Female Mage behind it pulled the trigger on her crossbow again. As the Goblin was about to escape into the darkness and rejoin its companions, the arrow successfully pierced its throat, causing the Goblin to collapse to the ground, facing its comrades.

As this Goblin fell, figures began to emerge. They were Goblins slightly larger than average, about 1.5 to 1.6 meters tall. More importantly, they were all wearing rudimentary Leather Armor and wielding various iron weapons. One Goblin even carried a shield.

Their formation was on a completely different level compared to ordinary Goblins. While far from an army, it had a semblance of one.

Lin Yun frowned slightly.

Then, the Goblin at the front, wielding a Great Axe, let out a roar. Lin Yun felt the spirit and morale of the Goblins change. The Great Axe Goblin then charged towards Lin Yun.

At this moment, how could Lin Yun back down? Facing the Great Axe Goblin, Lin Yun gripped his Lantern Staff with both hands, preparing for a grand slam. He also pushed the Female Fighter behind him, as she might instantly die if hit by such an axe.

However, as Lin Yun pushed the Female Fighter behind him, he didn't notice the lovestruck expression on her face.

The Great Axe Goblin's incredibly fierce axe blow swung towards Lin Yun. Unfortunately, it seemed to be all bark and no bite, or perhaps the Great Axe was too heavy. The 'Protection from Evil' power slightly deflected it, causing the Goblin to cleave the ground beside Lin Yun instead.

"D20+2+2=15, Hit." Seizing the opportunity as the Goblin's axe missed, Lin Yun gripped his Lantern Staff with both hands and struck.

"D6+3+1=8." This powerful blow landed squarely on the Great Axe Goblin's head. The flame from the lantern oil caused the Goblin to instinctively jerk its head back.

The other Goblins also charged forward. Because these Goblins were larger, only two could rush forward at a time, while the others waited behind for their chance.

However, from the darkness, four arrows shot out. One arrow likely lacked the power and fell short. Fortunately, it didn't hit their own side. The other three arrows struck Lin Yun's Shield.

Except for one arrow that pierced Lin Yun's Shield and hit his arm, the other two arrows fell harmlessly to the ground.

However, due to insufficient power, this arrow merely grazed Lin Yun before... falling to the ground.

Lin Yun didn't lose a single HP, not even needing to make a save against poison. They were too weak.

Beside the Great Axe Goblin stood a Goblin with a Scimitar and another with a Battle Axe. They both swung their weapons at Lin Yun.

Unfortunately, Lin Yun now declared that unless they were like the wolf, he was invincible. The two attacks hit Lin Yun's 'Protection from Evil'. Ah, no, the Goblin with the Battle Axe at least pierced Lin Yun's 'Protection from Evil', but it was blocked by the Shield. This was truly despairing.

At this moment, the Female Fighter emerged and attacked the Great Axe Goblin. She landed a punch on its chin, an uppercut that almost sent the Great Axe Goblin flying. However, it seemed this Great Axe Goblin was a minor leader, incredibly tough. Just as the Female Fighter was about to throw a second punch, the Goblin let out a series of guttural cries. The Goblin with the Scimitar next to it rushed forward, blocking the punch for the Great Axe Goblin, and swapped positions with it. Lin Yun and the others could even see the Scimitar Goblin smirk before it ran off.

The Goblin that took the Female Fighter's punch almost rolled its eyes back and was about to vomit stomach acid. Then, the Female Fighter kicked it, sending it sprawling to the ground, eyes closed.

At this moment, a Goblin with a Pickaxe, who had been waiting outside, seized the opportunity and charged forward, swinging its pickaxe down at the Female Fighter. But it was too slow. The incredibly agile Female Fighter easily dodged the Goblin's attack.

Behind Lin Yun, the Goddess Priestess, now equipped with her Light Crossbow, aimed at the Great Axe Goblin and pulled the trigger. Although she was timid and felt uncomfortable as a priestess harming other life forms, she still... closed her eyes and pulled the trigger. While she hit, the arrow landed merely by the Goblin's feet.