In the heat source detection, the presence of numerous Goblins gradually faded into the distance, causing Big Snake to irritably flick her tail, casting off the smelly blood and flesh on it.
But she did not choose to continue the pursuit.
Those Goblins would probably not stop running until they were completely exhausted, and their escape was disorganized, not knowing how to split their forces; she could at most kill just a few of them if she caught up.
Not only was the physical effort disproportionate to the gain, but she also risked intruding into the territory of other Magic Creatures.
Even wild beasts understand when it is effective to relentlessly chase their prey and when they must give up.
Rather, it is precisely because they are wild beasts that they need to grasp this wisdom; it is essential to survive in the cruel natural world.
Big Snake reluctantly abandoned the hunt, and the Emerald Scales slowly receded, transforming back into the clean figure of the girl with jet-black hair and Emerald Eyes.
What was once a bustling Goblin Camp was now left with only the Hero, surrounded by scattered Goblin limbs and torsos.
She looked around, counted the number of Goblin remains briefly, and then shook her head in regret.
"It's really not easy to kill them all..."
However, based on the Hero's understanding of Goblins, in the absence of an Arcane Surge, not even Goblins can create something out of nothing. Therefore, this Ruins of the Arcane War, left unattended for many years, had only bred this number of Goblins.
With both of their leaders dead, there probably wouldn't be a Goblin colony here for quite some time.
Although there were still some unresolved feelings, she could consider her goal somewhat achieved.
Looking at the still standing headless Goblin Sword Fighter nearby, the Hero frowned, kicked the Sword Fighter's lower leg, toppled the corpse, and took away the rusty Longsword.
The body of the Goblin Sword Fighter fell with a thud, while the Hero held the Longsword in one hand and rubbed her empty belly with the other, walking toward the campfire.
The campfire was still crackling, and the warm air flowed, bringing warmth to the Hero who was still immersed in the sensations of a cold-blooded animal.
After all, without a full stomach, it is impossible to live on, let alone kill Goblins.
In front of the warm firelight and the already cooked food, she carefully selected the varieties she could eat.
A slight smile finally appeared on her tense face throughout the day.
[Mission Complete: Map Strategy of Ruins of the Arcane War LV15]
Note: The method of clearing a map is to kill the Regional Boss and achieve the Exploration goals. Exploration goals vary from person to person; for example, Adventurers might be to draft a rough map, while Heroes, undoubtedly, are to eradicate Goblins.
[Hero obtained Battle loot: Gargoyle's Magic Stone (Rare R3)]
[Hero killed Goblin Sword Fighter R3 LV13, Experience +390, Hero killed Goblin LV3*23, Experience +115]
[Hero conquered the map: Ruins of the Arcane War LV15, Reward Experience +3000]
[Hero's Experience 4475/1600]
[Hero's Level increased]
[Hero leveled up to LV11 2875/2200]
[Hero's Level increased]
[Hero leveled up to LV12 675/2900]
[Hero gained 10 Attribute points]
Despite this place being war ruins, the dark clouds had dispersed half a century ago.
Beneath the brilliant starry sky, the campfire burned joyously, illuminating the jade-like girl.
Under the cold light of the stars and moon, in front of the warm campfire, the girl, free from restraint and cover, stretched her delicate body.
"Mmm~" The hum from between her lips carried a hint of allure, yet there was no one fortunate enough to listen.
She had already eaten quite a bit of roasted dry food, both crispy and fragrant.
Although not incredibly delicious, the sensation of satiety still made the corners of her eyes curve upward. In her tender green eyes reflected the myriad stars, like Brilliant gemstones.
The scars left by the Goblins on the girl's translucent skin had vanished without a trace, only the nearly dazzling whiteness, painted with the tempting warmth of the firelight.
The Hero tilted her head back, her black hair softly swaying, delicately falling, showing her exquisite face to the starry sky.
1. Might as well give it a try ♛
However, banishing hunger didn't mean there was no room for other things in her stomach.
The Hero glanced at the golden and crispy large white worms that had been roasted beside the fire.
"I heard that these are actually quite nutritious?"
The combination of curiosity about the unknown and the aroma-induced appetite took effect; the Hero glanced around the empty surroundings once again, then reached out for the food that would never appear on a Noble's table—
A marvelous juice burst in her mouth; the white, plump insect flesh was tender in a way that was different from livestock.
"It's, it's actually not bad, although it's from a Goblin's recipe. But I guess that can't be said absolutely, I've heard that in some places people do cook insects..."
The Hero squinted her eyes, chewed thoughtfully, and gave an objective assessment.
She wondered if the Goblins scattered all over the place would feel honored if they heard that.
The Hero tossed aside the stick that had skewered the worms and stood up.
A warm current continuously emanated from her belly, now filled with food, spreading through her limbs.
[The Hero has completely recovered]
The Hero patted her belly; however, the feeling of fullness couldn't stop her melancholic sigh.
These past few days, she had been sighing frequently, and no matter what she did, she couldn't fill the emptiness inside her heart.