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"Wow quack!"

Liu Tianyu and the Nord Royal Guards worked together flawlessly, while their own kind couldn't even break through their defenses!

After the iron spears and swords could only leave a spark and a mark on their bodies, the leader of the one-eyed goblins couldn't help but show a look of fear.

"call--"

Just as the one-eyed goblin was about to lead his guards to abandon ship and escape, a javelin pierced his armor, causing him to fall into the sewage.

Chapter 48 The Warlock in the Sewers (Thanks to the instant-kill Sett owner for the 100 coins!)

“Gah!”

Soon, the last injured goblin was kicked into the sewage by Liu Tianyu, and after struggling, it sank into the water.

"It's unbelievable. I originally thought this ship would be full of poop and pee."

But aside from the goblin's stench, there was no feces or urine. It seems they understand the purpose of this sewer system and know to discharge their waste directly into the sewage pool!

After clearing the goblins out, Liu Tianyu naturally took over the ship in front of him.

Aside from the fact that it was built by the goblins themselves and the space is cramped and difficult to enter, everything else is fine, and it's perfect for exploring the sewers.

"Pull-"

It was clearly raining outside, which made the sewage in the sewers flow quite rapidly. But that was fine, because there was no need to row the boat ourselves; we could just wait for the current to carry the boat.

"Mission progress 40%, sigh, let's split into two teams. One team will continue to keep watch and monitor the ship's movement speed, and the other team will come with me to prepare for a rest!"

After glancing at the system's taskbar and seeing that the time was midnight, Liu Tianyu instantly felt a wave of weariness wash over him.

After giving a casual instruction, he went straight to the stern of the ship, set up a makeshift bed on the floor, and prepared to sleep.

After all, we were planning to rest, but these goblins came by boat looking for revenge, so naturally we had to deal with them first!

However, to his surprise, they came by boat, which saved him a lot of trouble.

Soon, besides Liu Tianyu, four other Nord royal guards arrived at the stern, some lying down and others resting close to the deck.

The other five Nord Royal Guards stood at the bow or on the deck, watching the movements on both sides of the sewers to prevent goblin ambushes.

After an unknown amount of time, when Liu Tianyu opened his eyes again, he found that the ship had already docked, and the Nord Royal Guards stood guard beside him like statues, without waking him.

"I said, since the ship had already arrived, why didn't you just wake me up? How long have you been guarding me? Ah..."

Liu Tianyu pulled back the blanket covering him and shouted at the Nord Royal Guards.

"Sir, it hasn't been long. We've only rotated shifts once, and everyone is full of energy now."

Larov shook his head expressionlessly.

"They've already changed shifts and had their breaks, so seven or eight hours must have passed already. Sigh, birds of a feather flock together!"

Having spent so much time in the sewers, I've actually gotten used to the smell and slept for so long. I wonder if anything happened along the way?

Liu Tianyu stood up and continued to ask.

"When we were moving downstream, we encountered a group of goblins, but we easily dealt with them with throwing axes and javelins, without any melee combat."

However, they're probably just scouts; they're likely already inside their nest preparing for battle.

Larov had no reason to hide this from anyone.

"No wonder, you guys were so quiet. Or am I really that sound asleep?"

"Alright, since the ship's already anchored, that means we're heading straight for the goblins' lair. Let's check our weapons and equipment and get ready for a bloodbath!"

Liu Tianyu shrugged, then picked up the sword and shield that were lying to the side and put them back on, looking relaxed and carefree, as if he were on vacation.

Indeed, it is true that a team of ten adventurers of the equivalent of bronze and silver level would be at odds with a group of goblins equivalent to the Neolithic Age, unless there are mutated or evolved individuals among these goblins!

Otherwise, even if they are ready for battle, it's just a psychological comfort for themselves. When the time comes, they will still become goblins! They will still become goblin-chan!

"We can already hear some noises ahead, but it's strange, there's none of the goblins' characteristic chattering noise?"

Liu Tianyu led the Nord Royal Guards, carrying torches, and carefully walked along the stone wall, their faces solemn.

Although he initially looked down on the goblins, as the saying goes, one should despise the enemy strategically but take them seriously tactically.

Their civilization was indeed only in the Neolithic Age, and their strength was no different from that of a child. However, their minds were like those of a seven or eight-year-old child. They could use tools and make traps, which meant they had to be taken seriously!

Nobody wants to be caught off guard and suffer a setback. Seeing that they can't gain any advantage in a direct confrontation, these goblins are very likely to resort to despicable tactics!

The number of people is their biggest advantage over Liu Tianyu, and it is also their only advantage!

Unless something changes in their lair, and these goblins that have suddenly become quiet might be that change!

The ten people, carrying torches, moved stealthily forward, seemingly without any other sound around them.

Just as he was wondering if this was a trap, a conversation suddenly reached his ears, instantly stimulating him to listen carefully.

"Those brats said some humans have broken in?"

"So what if they break in? They'll just be good materials for us. These little brats are completely unsuitable as materials; only the humans are worth using!"

"Seriously, why are we waiting for these humans to break in? Why are we stuck here like sandworms? Can't we just fight our way out?"

“Il, I admire your courage, after all, Gul'dan has always valued your courage!”

The problem is, there are hundreds of thousands of humans up there, while we only have three warlocks left besides those few hundred little ones. How are we supposed to fight them?

"Alright, Il, Trigger, shut up! Our priority now is to use fel energy to control that giant crocodile. I can sense a powerful energy emanating from it!"

"If we use its body as a fulcrum, we might be able to contact Gul'dan and open a portal from the inside. Even if we can only send one unit over, we won't have to stay in this dark and dreary sewer anymore!"

"Hmph, Brother Nuo, you better succeed in your plan. Anyway, I can't stand this damn sewer anymore!"

Liu Tianyu carefully poked his head out of the stone wall and looked toward the source of the sound.

Deep within the sewers, a group of goblins stood trembling, their usual cunning and cruelty gone, and they had even fallen silent from their usual snarling.

The creatures that the goblins feared were three orcs, and not just any orcs!

A green light was constantly flowing around their bodies and in their eyes, which made Liu Tianyu's eyes widen instantly.

"Fel magic, warlock."

These two words instantly popped into Liu Tianyu's mind, abruptly halting his initial plan to lead the Nord Royal Guards into the goblin horde to wreak havoc.

Moreover, judging from their conversation just now, even if they weren't Gul'dan's direct Shadow Council, they were definitely members of the Raider Clan.

As for the Raider Clan, the fact that Orgrim Doomhammer relied on them as the old Horde's trump card during the original Orc Wars speaks volumes.

If the Raiders clan hadn't been so important, Orgrim Doomhammer, who had become the Warchief of the Old Horde, would have smashed Dog Egg's skull with a single blow long ago. He wouldn't have had the chance to pull off such a spectacular feat.

Now that it has been confirmed that these three orc warlocks are from the Raider Clan, Liu Tianyu must be extremely careful, otherwise there is a risk of total annihilation if he is not careful!

Liu Tianyu continued to observe the three orc warlocks. The warlock known as Il was the tallest, nearly 2.3 meters tall, and also had the most fiery temper. He wore a set of sharp claws on his hands.

The eccentric and sarcastic Cui Ge was much shorter than he should be, probably only close to two meters tall, and he was also hunched over, but his eyes gleamed with a cunning light.

As for the warlock who led the group, known as Nogo, well, he was probably the closest to the image of an orc warlock in Liu Tianyu's mind.

His body was hunched over, with several bone spurs growing from his back. He held a staff made of some kind of bone in his hand and was covered by a black cloak that completely enveloped him. He was clearly dressed as a villainous BOSS!

"By the way, what did they just say about corrupting the giant crocodile with fel energy? What's that all about?"

After observing the three orc warlocks, Liu Tianyu couldn't help but ponder their words.

"Looks like the guests the little brats were talking about have arrived!"

Just as Liu Tianyu was pondering, a voice suddenly came from behind him, making Liu Tianyu's hair stand on end!

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Author's note: I'm going back to work tomorrow and I'm packing up today, so I can only update once today. I hope my readers will understand!

Chapter Forty-Nine: Putting Them in a Deadly Situation

After hearing that taunt, Liu Tianyu immediately looked around until he looked up and saw a small eye on the top of the sewer that was blinking at him.

"Guards at the sentry post!"

Liu Tianyu was slightly startled. He really didn't expect that the sentry guards, which could only be planted in the ground in the game, could actually stand upside down on the ceiling.

"Tsk!"

However, since he had already been discovered, Liu Tianyu had nothing more to say. Rather than being forced out in a disheveled manner, he might as well walk out gracefully.

"Hmm, humans in iron armor, you must be the invaders the little brats have been talking about, right? Judging by your appearance, no wonder you were able to beat them into cowering fear!"

The orc warlock Nogo, who had spurted bone spikes for the leader, spoke first.

"Hmph, since you've managed to come before us, you must have some skill. I'll personally slaughter you all without leaving a single one alive! And then use your heads as alchemical materials!"

Il, who was already short-tempered, looked at Liu Tianyu and the others and immediately began to rub his fists together, wishing he could pounce on them and tear them to pieces.

"Calm down, Il. Perhaps we should listen to what these guests are here for. After all, they are guests!"

Trigg waved his hand, stopping Il from making any further moves, but his cunning eyes kept scrutinizing Liu Tianyu and the others. His gaze was not like that of someone looking at guests, but more like that of someone looking at animals or even livestock!

"Damn it, stop talking nonsense! These humans can't understand us at all, and I can't be bothered to understand them. Their only fate is to be torn to shreds by us!"

Il, with a fiery temper, slapped away Trigger's hand that was blocking his way.

"Il, Trigger, Nogo, I never expected this. I thought the sewers were just for goblins, but they turned out to be a place where hidden dragons and crouching tigers reside."

"I'm very curious, what brings you noble orc spellcasters, instead of staying with your own kind, to the sewers of Water City?"

Looking at the three orc warlocks with different expressions, Liu Tianyu took a deep breath and asked directly.

"Hmm? That's incredible, human, you can understand what we're saying?"

Nogo let out a soft exclamation, his green fel eyes, hidden beneath the black cloak, curiously scrutinizing Liu Tianyu, as if trying to see through Liu Tianyu's soul.

"Hehe, as a chosen one of the gods, I do have this much ability!"

While keeping the three orc warlocks in check, Liu Tianyu observed the surrounding environment, which was almost entirely covered by goblins and lacked cover.

Once the war begins, we will have to face the magic of three sorcerers head-on, and the casualties will be considerable!

Needless to say, the goblins around would definitely not stand idly by. Tsk, they shouldn't have set a flag in the first place!

After glancing around at his surroundings, Liu Tianyu cursed inwardly, but remained outwardly calm.

“A chosen one of the gods? Interesting, Brother Nuo. Don’t you think this kid could be our translator? Perfect, we don’t understand human language and writing, but the humans in front of us understand our language. Perhaps we just need a bridge!”

Hearing Liu Tianyu's bluff, Cui Ge's cunning eyes became even more treacherous, and he made a suggestion to the leader, Nuo Ge.

"Hmph, then let's just arrest this kid first!"

Il snorted coldly, then his fel energy condensed slightly, and he shot it towards the goblins around him.

"Waaaaa!"

"Wow quack!"

The goblins, enveloped in green fel energy, instantly collapsed to the ground in agony, letting out painful howls. But soon, their eyes gleamed with a bloodthirsty and cruel light as they stood up.

"Go! You little brats, kill all those humans, but leave the young leader alive!"

Il pointed at the goblins, whose faces were bloodthirsty and whose bodies were constantly bleeding, and then pointed at Liu Tianyu.

“Gah!”

"Wow!"

Unaware that blood was constantly flowing from their bodies, the goblins let out frenzied cries, gripped their iron swords and blades, and charged fearlessly toward Liu Tianyu and the Nord Royal Guards.

"Evil fanaticism?!"

Seeing the goblin's body constantly cracking and bleeding, yet its face filled with fanaticism, Liu Tianyu immediately recognized the magic that Il had cast.

He never expected that Il would be so ruthless, starting the fight without giving him any time to react!

Judging from the amused expressions of Nogo and Trigger behind them, they clearly agreed with Il's approach.

As expected of the cruel and cunning warlocks of the old tribes, they are notorious for their lack of martial ethics! With Dog Egg as their role model, it would be a miracle if any of these warlocks were any good!

Seeing the goblin howling and charging at him, Liu Tianyu immediately lowered his head.

"Whoosh whoosh—"

The Nord royal guards, who were already prepared to throw, immediately launched their throwing axes and javelins.