After eliminating the ten Hobgoblins, the duo paused for a moment to catch their breath. Each Hobgoblin generated 3 points, so by taking down ten, they had earned a total of 30 points, bringing their tally to 54 points.
The sun hung high in the sky, casting a warm glow over the forest.
"Let's aim for 200 points before tomorrow,"
Nero proposed, a challenge that Khione was more than willing to accept.
For the next two hours, they encountered no monsters, and just as frustration began to settle in, Nero spotted a Hobgoblin moving stealthily through the underbrush.
He exchanged a knowing glance with Khione; no words were necessary as they both understood the unspoken intent. They silenced their presence and began to follow the Hobgoblin, sensing that it was hiding something important. If they were to guess, it must be their headquarters.
