Chapter 139: Raiding the Mountain Monkey's Lair part 10

The Mountain Gorilla didn't notice that Kayn already stole the Mountain Heart Flower because of how fast he moved. It was also not in the clear mind to think clearly.

"Gilbert, you can go on ahead to check if Gnarlak and his men are really waiting at the entrance," Kayn issued an order. He also believes Chastine's claim.

Even though Goblins are known to be greedy and cunning creatures, they are also extremely loyal and brave in a positive way when it comes to their allies and friends. That's the main reason why he changed his mind and thought of forming an alliance with the Goblins instead of killing all of them.

"Alright," Gilbert easily understood what Kayn meant as he heard Friedrich and Chastine's conversation just now.

As soon as Gilbert disappeared, Kayn and the rest momentarily stopped to buy him some time.

"Just like what we always did!" Kayn reminded.

Bang!

Roshan and Carter sent a combo <<Shield Bash>> to the Mountain Gorilla.

Boom!

With two <<Shield Bash>>, the Mountain Gorilla was instantly shoved to the ground.

"Hold it tight!" Kayn muttered as he passed by Roshan and Carter.

"Come on!" Friedrich and the other melee combatants followed closely behind.

Clang!

Slit!

Splat!

A series of attacks were sent on the helplessly struggling Mountain Gorilla.

Boom!

The Mountain Gorilla finally broke free.

"ROOOARRR!"

"Retreat!" Kayn and the others immediately jumped backward to distance themselves from the Mountain Gorilla.

Whaash!

Three tongues of flame were sent blasting down at the face of the Moutain Gorilla which subsequently made it quiet down. Its already dark skin darkened even more, and there were no longer any patches of hair around its face, evidently showing just how many times it has been burned.

Around the huge body of the Mountain Gorilla, similar burn marks and effects could also be seen. Those were the results of the previous attempt to slow it down earlier ago.

Kayn and the others immediately used that opportunity to go behind Roshan and Carter.

Sword wave!

Kayn, Friedrich, and Charles merged their sword waves.

Booom!

The Mountain Gorilla retreated by a few steps.

"Run!"

Without wasting any time, Kayn and the others immediately run away.

"ROOOARRR!"

The Mountain Gorilla could only bellow loudly as if to express its helplessness. It punched both of its hands on the ground, sending some tremors in the surroundings, before lunging itself to chase after them.

Friedrich knitted its brows. "If I reckon correctly, we've probably repeated this attack nearly ten times now. Yet, the Mountain Gorilla still looks like it has a lot of strength left,"

Chastine heaves a sigh. "We simply don't stand any chance in defeating it,"

Gritting his teeth, Jude added, "Let's just get out of here. Staying any longer only makes it even more nerve-wracking,"

"Yeah. It almost feels like if we make one wrong move, we'd be instantly endangering the entire party," Roshan clenched his shield and sword tightly.

Kayn silently listens as he agrees with all their comments.

"I believe it's actually possible for your party to defeat the Mountain Gorilla," Natas expresses his thoughts. "If you, Friedrich, and Charles use <<Outburst>> at the same time, you'd be able to equally contest against it in strength,"

"Not defeat it," Kayn narrowed his eyes.

"Hear me out. If that's not enough, Roshan, Carter, Natasha, and Jackson could also activate their <<Outburst>> skill,"

"That's very risky," Kayn shook his head in rejection.

"Why?"

"Even if we could defeat the Mountain Gorilla, our entire party would weaken as a result. Even though I trust Gnarlak and his men, I don't trust their females and children. Fate knows what those Goblins would do once they see us in a weak state,"

"Fair enough," Natas understood. He had nearly forgotten the other Goblins that stayed on the second floor.

After running for quite some time, Kayn and the others finally see the exit of the third floor.

To their horror, they instantly notice Gilbert still persuading Gnarlak and his men who choose to stubbornly stay and wait.

Kayn could hear Gilbert saying. "Now that they're here, can we finally start evacuating?"

In the next moment, the army of Goblins started running up the slope.

"Those idiots!" Friedrich can't help swearing.

Kayn could only helplessly smile. Now that things have turned out like this. "I'll give you the free will to choose whether to trouble yourselves saving them or just disregard them completely,"

Since Gnarlak disregarded his kind intention, the former couldn't blame him and the others anymore if they choose to abandon them.

.....

One at a time, Kayn and the others started passing by the other Goblins who are slow at running up the slope.

"I hope you realize the risk of your choice," Kayn kindly reminded Gnarlak one last time after reaching the latter.

It's quite evident already that the choice Kayn and the others have made is to abandon Gnarlak's men.

"We are fully aware of it," Gnarlak responded with a calm look on his face.

"Why?" Friedrich couldn't understand it.

"We are simply returning the favor,"

"Favor? I don't believe you owe us enough favor to the point that you're putting your kins at risk of dying," Chastine wonders.

Gnarlak immediately understood something. "I guess you haven't realized yet,"

"What you've bestowed to my kins is not just a chance to escape the Mountain Monkey's Lair, but also a better life for them and for our future generation,"

"If you hadn't come and save us, our next generation would most likely still continue to live in this god-forsaken place and be at the mercy of the hands of the Mountain Monkeys and Earth Gorillas,"

"Such a life is no different from being abandoned, or perhaps worst. And none of us clearly wants to continue living under that condition,"

"In order to repay you for what you've given us, we collectively agreed yesterday to sacrifice our lives if ever it's necessary. I might not be as smart as the rest of you, but I could still easily understand that this is that moment,"

"So, all of you don't have to worry about us," Gnarlak smiles in reassurance.

Kayn understood. "How about the remaining Goblins? What should we tell them?"

"We've already informed them. That was the main reason why we asked you to give them weapons. If all goes according to plan, they should have probably escaped already and reached the first floor,"historical

"I understand that such an action is considered a deal breaker for you. But I hope you won't harm them in exchange for our sacrifice," Gnarlak slightly lowered his head to beg Kayn.

After hearing Gnarlak's words, Kayn and the others can't help looking at each other.

Although they are speechless to say anything, their eyes were communicating with each other on how they should respond.

After some time, each one of them simultaneously releases a heavy sigh.

This instantly causes Gnarlak to be surprised.

"Did I do something wrong?"

"Quite the opposite actually," Kayn tapped Gnarlak's shoulder. "Congratulations, you've moved us with your sincerity!"

Looking back at the others, he asked. "Are you certain about your decision?"

"Do we even have a choice?" Friedrich chuckled.

"Don't misunderstand, it's only because our situation right now is favorable. That is the only reason why we are willing to do this," Chastine pridefully explains.

"Enough with the excuse. Let's just get this on with and go rest!" Jude waves his hand, quickly taking out a wand from his Storage Ring. "We might as well go all out for it,"

"I guess you're right," Friedrich took out his main sword.

Chastine and the others also did the same.

"I might as well do it too," Kayn finally decided to take Natas' previous suggestion seriously. "All of you, please hear me out,"

Friedrich and the others turn to look at Kayn.

"I believe that all of us possess the <<Outburst>> skill, am I right?"

Friedrich, Roshan, Gilbert, Charles, Carter, Natasha, and Jackson nodded.

"I'll say this upfront. I want all of us to activate the <<Outburst>> skill during this fight. I understand fully well the consequences of doing so, and that is why I want all of you to trust me completely,"

"The more of us use the <<Outburst>> skill, the quicker we could finish the fight, thus the amount of time for our weakened state would be minimized to the barest minimum,"

"As long as you all follow me, we will be able to finish this fight quickly. If you have any concern, I suggest that you be fast about it," Kayn glimpses down below where the Mountain Gorilla is currently fighting against a group of injured Goblins that choose to stay in order to buy the others some time to increase their distance from them.

"How about you just stop talking and focus on doing what you have to do?" Jude rolled his eyes as he started walking down.

"Jude's right," Friedrich quickly followed suit.

Chastine added. "As much as I want to continue with this conversation, I just don't have any time to stay and listen,"

"In other words, we know," Gilbert muttered as he walked past Kayn.

"..."

The rest also said their own piece as they walked down one after the other.

"In that case, let's begin!"