I’m not Goblin Slayer Chapter 005

The moment Gauss focused his mind and entered the Adventurer’s Handbook, several notifications immediately popped up.

At the same time, a strange power surged through his body, finally flowing back and converging in his brain.

It was a warm current that surged through his entire body. His brain, spinal cord, and limbs felt as if they were immersed in a hot spring. Countless invisible small hands kneaded and massaged various parts of his body, and an indescribable sense of comfort made him lose himself.

His brain hummed continuously.

He opened his eyes, and the world suddenly became clear. The entire world looked brand new in his eyes, as if some veil that had previously covered his spiritual consciousness had been lifted.

A special energy was also imprinted in his consciousness.

That was the spell called [Mage Hand].

Having just experienced a short but intense battle, his body and mind, which had been somewhat fatigued, were revitalized by this wave of cleansing.

Name: Gauss

Strength: 5 (Physical strength, carrying capacity, explosive power, and other kinetic output)

Agility: 5 (Body flexibility, dynamic coordination)

Constitution: 5 (Stamina, physical fitness, trauma recovery, cardiopulmonary metabolism)

Intelligence: 7 (Memory, thinking, mental power)

Perception: 5 (Senses, intuition, judgment)

Charisma: 5 (Temperament, appearance and posture)

Skills:

0-level Cantrip: Mage Hand Lv 1 ( 1/10)

Gauss checked the changes in the handbook’s attributes.

His Intelligence attribute, which was originally 6 points, now stood at a far-leading 7 points.

The most direct benefit of these 7 points of Intelligence was that the original body’s memories, which he had to recall from time to time over the past half-day, were completely digested and absorbed in a brief moment. Gauss felt his memory was better than ever before.

However, this Intelligence should not be entirely equivalent to his intelligence quotient in his previous life. Although he felt his mind had indeed become a bit clearer after adding points to Intelligence, the improvement was not particularly significant. It was more about memory and a certain power at the spiritual level.

And…

The weak magical power flowing within him that had emerged as a result!

Yes, a magical power that made him incredibly excited was now flowing within him.

The nascent magical power was still very weak, but it was truly present, seemingly like a child who had just arrived at a new home, scurrying around the house.

Paired with the newly acquired spell, Mage Hand, he should be able to try practicing magic now that he possessed magical power.

However, considering that it was not the right time, he dismissed this fleeting thought.

The main quest of the Monster Codex was now very clear: one was the total number of monsters killed. As long as he accumulated a certain number of kills, he would receive some rewards. The next stage was 10 monsters.

And killing a single race also seemed to grant corresponding rewards through accumulation.

After sensing the changes in his body and the handbook, his attention returned to the real world.

The goblin was completely dead.

Now it was time for him to collect his spoils.

He picked up the stone spear he had kicked away from a distance and weighed it in his hand.

Surprisingly, although it wasn’t made of metal, its texture was sturdier than he had imagined.

Take it!

His current equipment consisted only of a small dagger. Even a stone weapon was welcome, though he wondered about its durability.

Speaking of which, although his previous self was a novice hunter, he didn’t actually have weapons like a hunting bow or a spear. This was because the wilderness was a habitat for monsters. Compared to direct hunting, simply setting traps was much safer and more efficient, and it also reduced the time spent in the wild.

Perhaps it was due to this cautious hunting strategy that he had managed to survive safely until now, without losing any limbs.

His previous self had also tried to make wooden weapons, but they broke after only a few uses for various reasons, so he simply stopped bothering.

His gaze fell upon the goblin. Apart from a small piece of tattered cloth covering its lower body, it had no other clothing, and that small piece of cloth emitted a strong, pungent odor.

Gauss hesitated for a moment, not reaching out to strip it. He figured it probably wouldn’t fetch a good price if he took it, so he left it on the goblin’s body to cover its remains.

The goblin’s body itself had nothing valuable. Furthermore, he hadn’t killed a goblin in a specific area for a bounty, so he couldn’t take any body materials to claim a reward. After a thorough search, he took the beast-tooth pendant hanging around its neck.

There was no need to specially bury the goblin’s corpse; the natural primeval forest would digest it completely.

After a quick tidying of his personal belongings, and worried that the scent of blood might attract other magical beasts and wild animals in the forest, he quickly departed.

He returned to the oak tree where he had buried his package and finally let out a sigh of relief.

His first monster kill had gone much smoother than he had expected.

It was also time to return to town to rest.

Killing ten monsters was not something that could be accomplished overnight.

The reason he was able to catch this lone goblin was entirely due to the information left by his original body, coupled with a well-planned ambush that made it seem so smooth.

In reality, the low-level monsters adventurers encountered in the wild often fought in groups. Two fists are no match for four hands. Even if there was a difference in individual strength, attacks from all directions were quite troublesome.

He currently lacked the ability to fight multiple monsters without taking damage. He needed to go back and digest his gains from this trip and improve his strength.

He looked at the map while heading back the way he came.

He didn’t see any other people until he exited the forest and returned to the main road.

From then on, he simply followed the path he had taken earlier.

It was almost dusk when he reached the town’s checkpoint.

The setting sun hung low over the distant mountain peaks.

The last rays of twilight spilled onto the grey stone rooftops of the town, painting the otherwise plain town with a golden glow.

He recalled that most of his time on this trip had been spent traveling, and the actual combat time was not long.

After being inspected and allowed into the town, Gauss made up his mind that he absolutely had to get a mount.

Otherwise, every time he went out, just walking on two legs, he would be exhausted before even reaching the mission location.

Especially since it currently seemed he was developing in the direction of a mage, with his Constitution and Strength attributes being no different from ordinary people, he needed to pay even more attention to his physical stamina allocation.

…

After taking a hot bath at a local bathhouse.

Shedding his cloth armor and putting on loose linen clothes again, Gauss felt refreshed.

The hot water had turned his skin red, and the fatigue in his body and mind seemed to be carried away by the steam.

After combat, appropriate relaxation is also necessary. One cannot always keep emotions tense, or they will eventually break down.

The summer night in Greystone Town flowed with a refreshing, spring-like evening breeze. The night sky was dotted with twinkling stars, displaying a special deep blue hue.

The town center market square was illuminated by pine resin torches. Open-air stalls with canvas awnings supported by bamboo poles lined the streets. Wind chimes swayed in the breeze, making crisp sounds, and ceramic pots filled with delicious food emitted rich aromas.

Fearing he wouldn’t be able to control his spending, his previous self rarely had the habit of going out at night.

For the first time walking through this exotic night market, Gauss found everything new and fascinating.

Most of the market stalls were food vendors, but there were also a few fortune-telling stalls that set up at night, cheap jewelry stalls, and puppet shows with string-controlled puppets that attracted the most people.

Patrolling guards, with long swords at their waists, stood around maintaining order.

Overall, it was a very lively little town, especially after nightfall.

“How much is this worth?”

Gauss pulled out the beast-tooth pendant he had scavenged from the goblin and squatted in front of a (miscellaneous goods stall), asking for the price.

“Was this scavenged from a goblin?” The stall owner, an elderly man, leaned closer and examined it carefully.

Though it was a question, his tone conveyed certainty.

Clearly, he often dealt with similar primitive ornaments.

“Yes, I killed a goblin in the Emerald Forest this afternoon and took this from it.”

“I can offer 1 silver coin. You know, there aren’t many customers who like this kind of primitive, barbaric style, and besides, these kinds of ornaments aren’t exactly rare.” The old man stated his price. As if sensing Gauss’s hesitation, he added,

“This is the market price. You can ask other merchants in town who buy these materials; the price shouldn’t be too different.”

Gauss was generally satisfied with the price. A string of beast-tooth pendants selling for 1 silver coin was close to a quarter of his previous savings.

However, since he wasn’t clear about the market price, he wasn’t in a hurry to sell. He planned to ask a few more places for quotes and then sell to the one with the highest price.

Even selling for a few extra copper coins would be good, and it wouldn’t take him much time.

Money was very important for adventurers: equipment, weapons, potions, guidance from master teachers, skill instruction.

As long as you had money, you could get them all.

Being armed to the teeth also provided more security when fighting low-level monsters.

He circled around the surrounding stalls and shops.

He found that the old man from the beginning hadn’t cheated him. The quotes from the other few places also fluctuated around 1 silver coin.

In the end, Gauss sold the loot for 1 silver coin and 8 copper coins.