Versatile: Alternate World

In the Alternate World, it is unheard of a goblin capable of wielding magic and swordsmanship in one go. It was not going to happen together since it is an unwritten rule that goblins who have an affinity to magic has to become goblin shamans and those who have insane physical capabilities should become warriors and hobgoblin warriors. But due to my interference with the growth of Goro and his new choice of equipment, his capabilities to fight changed too.

The orcs seem confused from the battle style of Goro. After all, the Orcs look down on goblins due to the sheer difference of strength between the two species. However, they didn't expect a goblin to be capable of overpowering them in a battle in which they are also in advantage, whether it is in numbers or in sheer strength.

"Master!" Goro took a glance at me and we both nodded to each other.

I changed my weapon to the magic sword and imbued my weapon with Ice Element. As for Goro, he changed his magic sword element to a Fire element and synchronize my attack with his.

"[Elemental Swirl Strike]!"

The orcs were encased in huge chunks of ice, incapable of moving from where they are. And as Goro's sword also hit, the flames engulfed the ice in one go, creating a melting pain to the enemies. It was so effective that those enemies who are a bit weaker than the main leader did not survive in just that elemental combination.

"Holy sh*t! Isn't that illegal for a goblin to have the ability to use a Magic Knight skill?!" Chase didn't expect how Goro moves.

"Isn't that normal? I don't think it is strange though?" Hagane looked at Chase with a questioning look.

"That's because you have yet to play the game that much and learn about the usual mechanics of the game. If you did, you will know that most goblins don't have the same fighting style as this one. They would be divided into the one who uses physical abilities and magical abilities. No goblin can use both without any problem. This one has the unique way of choosing it!"

The biggest orc which seems to be acting as the leader of the orcs were the last one standing from all of them. Not a single one from the lesser orcs has survived the assault. The surviving orc may have survived the attack but he was already suffering a terrible injury that he cannot fight anymore. Before Goro can unleash the finishing blow, the orc runs away from us.

"Damn, he got away!" Goro was prepared to chase him but I stopped him.

"Wait, I will use a ranged attack instead. We don't know if he will lead us to a trap instead. It's better to be careful on it."

I changed my sword into a dual wield gun and aim it at the fleeing orc. I have one skill from the Versatile Weapon that I wanted to try but didn't have any chance to properly use it.

The [Russian Roullete].

BANG!

A single bullet made the Orc fall to the ground. However, it wasn't a kill since the bullet is not that strong to instantly kill the orc unless my title procs its instant death effects. Goro went to the orc and inspected the suffering orc.

"It's currently in a paralyzed state. I don't think he will be able to move for a while after this."

"Paralyze huh..." I mumbled to myself. I am thinking of getting the orc a curse or poison debuff but it was the paralyze debuff instead which means the effects are just random and won't be affected by the user's wishes on which debuff will be applied.

"You can kill the guy. I don't think I needed to do the final blow with him. This way, you get much stronger."

Goro didn't even hesitate and stab his sword at the back of the orc's head, killing it instantly. This means Goro no longer looks at the other monsters that are allied to the goblin race as an ally and will not hesitate to kill one now.

"Let's get back. There might be some orc patrols around here. We would be delayed more if they appeared. Let's get going before we get caught by them."

...

Our little journey towards the elf folks has finally come close. With the occasional kills from the enemies on the road, Chase and Hagane managed to reach level 35 after the joint help of my abilities and Goro. As for Goro, he was previously level 50 when we started traveling and after the travels, he gained 2 levels.

[Elf Folk Village has been discovered. +100 reputation to all players who discovered the place]

"Wow, even though I am just sitting here just babysitting, I managed to receive a reputation!" Dolly was ecstatic. After all, she knows the importance of reputation.

"What's the usage of this reputation stuff? Is this something that influences the behavior of an NPC to you?" Hagane asked.

"Somewhat, yes. But I am not sure about the real function of it. According to some players, reputation seems to affect how famous you are to some NPC like the lords of some villages or some shops. I am not entirely sure since I don't have much to prove my claim."

I didn't explain them to them. They needed to be the ones to discover what is the use of reputation. Where is the fun of it if I keep on telling things I know without them discovering it? It is like playing a game with a walkthrough step by step.

There are a few elf folks guarding in the village. And as expected of the elves, they are all blonde and wears green-colored clothes. Most of them have a bow and arrow as a weapon which means most of them are Hunter classes.

"Halt! State your business humans," the elf guard stopped us from advancing the elf folk village.

"We are seeking the village chief of the elf folks. We are here to deliver a baby of an elf folk couple who have died from the hands of the demons. This baby was the only survivor."

The two elf guards looked at each other and silently nodded.

"Can we inspect and see if the baby is real and you are not just making something up?"

"Sure," I agreed and beckoned Goro who is currently illtaking the baby from Dolly's arms.

The elf folk guards look at the baby and they gave us a meaningful look.

"We will take the baby and we will make sure the baby will be delivered to the Village Chief."

The guards then try to take the baby from Goro's hands, however, I stopped Goro from doing so and move him away from the guards.

"What are you doing?" the guard was confused.

"I don't know why but you two have suspicious vibes. I don't think we can entrust the baby to the two of you," I said.

"Very sus indeed," Chase and Hagane nodded to each other.

"Hand the baby over or you won't get away from this," the guard gave a threat.

"How about.... No?"

"Then we have no choice but to capture you all. GUARDS!"

That's the moment we immediately retreated. Dolly quickly maneuvered the horse of the carriage and we quickly ride the carriage. The elf folk gave chase while shooting at us. However, we managed to deflect them thanks to Hagane's preemptive casting of a defensive skill that allows the arrows to temporarily target his shield.

I look at the notification that popped up from our interface.

[The Elf folk are now hostile to you. You will be attacked on sight.]

"Master? How did you know they are acting suspicious?" Goro asked.

"Based on how weird they act, they don't seem like noble like and they seemed to have no elegance in them unlike how they usually are. Not only that, elf folks are said to be welcoming to other people unless they are enemies."

"Yep, you are right. Elf folks are not like that and your choice of running away from that place after you notice the suspicious behavior of them are the right one."

That's when I notice someone else were in our carriage. Hagane was so shocked he fell from his seat.

"Hagane, be careful! Don't shake the carriage so much! I can't control the carriage if you shake it!"

"Sorry! I am just shocked. It won't happen again!"

I immediately pull out my weapon and changed it to a gun. It is the easiest to use and has a quick attack compared to a sword.

"Don't be alarmed. I am not here to make enemies," the elf said and pull off his hood off. His hood revealed it to be an elf folk. However, he is a bit old.

"Huh? An elf folk?! Aren't the elf folk hostile?!" Chase immediately heightened his guard up.

"Relax, relax. I am not the same as them. Those guys are somewhat influenced in dark energy so they are currently in a very bad way. I will introduce myself as the current Village elder of the elf folk. However, due to the incident, I would have to say that my status as the elder will not be effective until the situation has been cleared out."