"Treyni, please bear witness for us."
The Dryad had been hiding nearby, and as she revealed herself, the Goblins immediately broke into a commotion.
Which monster living in the Great Jura Forest hadn't heard of the legend of the Dryad, the guardian of the forest?
Seeing her with their own eyes, how could mere panic describe it!
This feeling was like the mountain god you usually worship suddenly appearing.
"Please do not doubt, Goblins."
Treyni stepped forward and said, "The Ogre Clan bears no ill will. They sincerely wish to gain the loyalty of the Goblins."
"A powerful monster has been born in the forest."
"He has decided to rule this forest and, at the same time, grant protection to the monsters living within it."
"No need to worry, please join them with confidence."
"I can guarantee you, on the honor of the Great Jura Forest's administrator, that there is no falsehood!"
The Goblins already intended to pledge allegiance to the strong, and with Treyni's guarantee, they immediately became excited.
"Are we, are we also going to have a protector?"
"Finally, we don't have to worry about being eaten by terrifying monsters when we're in the wilderness!"
"Please come into the village, adults of the Ogre Clan!"
The Goblins of the Cardinal World, at least this branch of Goblins in the forest, are not as evil and cunning as described in other worlds.
Rather, they are very simple and even a bit too naive.
"Crude, poor, backward..."
Entering the Goblin village, Sakurako saw only primitiveness and dilapidation.
Among so many demi-human races, the Goblins were definitely the ones living the worst.
The village chief offered food to entertain the Ogres who had traveled a long way.
The food had no flavor, not even salt, and only the fruits were edible.
However, considering that everyone would become companions in the future, they politely ate some.
Rin, who traveled between the Pokémon World and the Konosuba World, brought back various supplies from there, greatly improving the lives of the Ogre Clan.
Before this, the quality of life for the Ogre Clan was not much better than that of the Goblins.
At most, there was just more abundant food.
Sakurako and the others did not disdain the Goblins' hospitality.
The good life was bestowed by Rin and had nothing to do with their own efforts.
Once the Goblins also joined Rin's command, they would also receive benefits. It was only a matter of time.
"This is a gift we are giving to the Goblins. Please accept it."
Sakurako took out many supplies from her spatial storage and gave them to the Goblins.
This gesture truly made the Goblins feel overwhelmed with gratitude.
Delicious food, seasonings, and clothes and shoes suitable for Goblin physiques—these were all specially prepared by the Ogres during this time.
As for their origin, it was very simple.
Shuna's Analyst could deconstruct matter and easily use existing materials to produce a large quantity of daily necessities.
"Pack your things and gather the clan members."
"Next, we will go to other villages and gather everyone."
There were 8,000 Goblins, with approximately 100 people per village.
With over 80 villages, it would take Sakurako and the others at least a full day to visit all of them.
Fortunately, the Goblin villages were not far apart.
For those with good relations, Goblins could even notify each other.
The Goblins acted quickly. How could they delay when they could gain a powerful being willing to protect them?
They immediately packed their belongings at the fastest speed, ready to depart.
Sakurako did not think much of the Goblins' messy village.
The future center of their Monster Country would be the Ogre village.
Now was a time when population was scarce, and the addition of 8,000 Goblins would greatly accelerate the development from a village to a town.
"Alright, please wait a moment, members of the Ogre Clan. I will have someone organize the supplies immediately."
"Quick, don't keep them waiting!"
"We'll go prepare right away!"
The reactions of the Goblin villages were largely similar.
From initial vigilance and suspicion, to excitement upon receiving gifts, and joy at gaining favor.
Soon, led by various Goblin village chiefs, a large number of Goblins gathered on the grassland designated by Sakurako and the others.
"These should be all the Goblin villages that can be found nearby."
At Sakurako's command, the vast Goblin procession, under the protection of the Ogres, set off towards the Ogre Village.
Due to the large number of people, what was originally a half-day journey increased to three days.
During this time, Sakurako and the other Ogres also had to protect the Goblins.
The numbers were too great, 8,000 people, nearly ten thousand.
Even though Goblins are small, 8,000 of them crammed together still formed a dense, dark mass.
To protect them well, the Ogres dared not relax their minds, constantly maintaining magic perception to guard against dangerous magic beasts that might rush out of the forest.
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In the forest, three figures hidden in the shadows had long noticed this scene.
They were members of the Moderate Harlequin Alliance: Laplace, Footman, and Tear.
The three had actually arrived in this forest earlier.
However, the schemes in the Great Jura Forest were currently being led by Clayman, and they were only there to assist him.
"The insects have been subjugated."
"Now even the forest's administrator has started helping him."
"I feel like he's going to become an incredible fellow."
A monster who appeared out of nowhere but grew to this extent in just one month.
Compared to Clayman's carelessness, Laplace instinctively felt a threat.