Deities: Starting From Goblins
Chapter 1426 - Chapter 1426 776

Chapter 1426: 776 Chapter 1426: 776 Early the next morning, before the sky had fully brightened, a thin mist enveloped the small town like a layer of gauzy silk. Logan and Bart Cloud stood under the ancient locust tree at the entrance of the town, organizing their gear. Logan carried an old leather bag on his back, filled with dry food and a few simple tools, while Bart Cloud slung a rusty long saber at his side, its scabbard still damp with the dew from the previous night.

“Are you really coming with us?” Logan frowned, looking at the Shingo Butcher beside him. The Shingo Butcher was a burly man with a face full of lines carved by harsh living, holding a butcher’s knife with dried blood, yet his eyes shone with an unwavering determination.

“Nonsense! When has Shingo Butcher ever been afraid of death?” He spoke roughly and loudly, his voice booming like thunder and numbing people’s ears, “Besides, Lowen is my nephew. If he’s really been captured, how could I just sit idly by?”

Bart Cloud sighed and shook his head: “You really are… We are not going to a market, this journey could be full of ambushes. If the information turns out to be false, we could all be done for.”

The Shingo Butcher waved his hand impatiently: “Enough talk! I, Shingo Butcher, have roamed the Worldly Society for many years; what kind of storm have I not seen? Besides, if you two youngsters can go, why can’t I?”

Logan and Bart Cloud exchanged glances and helplessly shrugged their shoulders. They knew that once the Shingo Butcher was set on something, not even nine cows could pull him back.

The three of them set off along the muddy path toward the mountains. The morning air was filled with the scent of earth and grass, and occasionally the chirping of distant birds could be heard. Gradually, sunlight peeked through the clouds, scattering on the wildflowers beside the path, making the dewdrops twinkle faintly.

After walking for a while, Bart Cloud suddenly stopped and looked towards the distant mountains. His brow was furrowed, and in his eyes, there was a flicker of unease.

“What’s wrong?” Logan asked.

Bart Cloud took a deep breath and said in a low voice: “Something feels off about this. The news of Lowen Shingo’s capture came too suddenly and without any rumors beforehand. Do you think it could be fake news deliberately released to lure us into a trap?”

Logan was silent for a moment, then nodded: “I too have considered this possibility. But now with Lowen’s life hanging in the balance, we can’t just sit on our hands, can we?”

Upon hearing this, the Shingo Butcher interjected impatiently: “What’s with all the dithering, you two? Whether it’s true or false, won’t we find out when we get there? Besides, even if there is an ambush, are you three afraid?”

Bart Cloud let out a wry smile: “You’re certainly confident. But if the enemy is numerous and powerful, we might well end up trapped.”

The Shingo Butcher snorted and patted his chest: “What’s there to fear? I, Shingo Butcher, am not vegetarian! Whoever dares to block my way will taste my butcher’s knife!”

Logan shook his head resignedly and continued forward. He was well aware that this path would not be peaceful. Deep in the mountains lay countless dangers, and their objective was only based on a message of uncertain authenticity.

After a while, the three men came to a dense forest. The light in the forest was dim, and the branches and leaves were thick; occasionally, they heard strange bird calls that involuntarily put them on alert.

“Stay cautious, there could be ambushes here,” whispered Bart Cloud.

However, the Shingo Butcher was unconcerned and marched ahead with large strides: “What is there to fear? With me here, who would dare to come?”

No sooner had he spoken, than a rustling noise suddenly emanated from deep within the forest. The three of them immediately stopped and looked toward the direction of the sound with vigilance.

“Who’s there?” Logan called out softly, his hand already resting on the short knife at his waist.

All was silent in the woods, with no response. Then, suddenly, a hare burst out from the underbrush and ran away swiftly.

“Ha, it was just a rabbit!” Shingo Butcher laughed loudly, “You two youngsters are too tense!”

But Bart Cloud did not smile; his gaze remained cautious: “Don’t let your guard down; something’s off about this place.”

Logan nodded and said softly: “Let’s be careful and avoid falling into an ambush.”

They continued to walk, the atmosphere in the forest becoming more oppressive. The sunlight was obscured by the dense foliage, leaving only the dappled shadows on the ground. Occasionally, when the wind passed through, the leaves rustled, almost like someone whispering low.

After a moment, Bart Cloud abruptly stopped and pointed ahead: “Look, what is that?”

Logan and Shingo Butcher followed his pointing finger, and saw a strange symbol carved into a tree trunk ahead, resembling some kind of ancient text.

“What does this mean?” Shingo Butcher asked with a frown.

Logan stepped closer to inspect it, his expression suddenly becoming serious: “This is… a bandit’s marker. It seems we are being watched.”

“Just as I thought, this journey won’t be peaceful,” sighed Bart Cloud.

Shingo Butcher, however, was undeterred, waving his butcher’s knife: “What’s there to fear? If one comes, I’ll take down one; if two come, I’ll take down a pair!”

Logan shook his head: “Don’t act rashly; let’s figure out a way to avoid them first.”

At that moment, a low horn sound echoed from deep within the forest, followed by a series of quick footsteps from the surrounding underbrush.

“Not good, we’re surrounded!” Bart Cloud said in a low voice, his grip tightening on his long saber.

Logan quickly scanned their surroundings and saw that dozens of silhouettes had emerged in the forest, slowly closing in on them.

“It seems this trip really isn’t that simple,” Logan said with a wry smile, but his eyes showed a glint of determination.

The Shingo Butcher laughed heartily and raised his butcher’s knife: “Come on then! Let’s see what you rats are made of!”

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