An infinite journey starting from Baldur's Gate

Chapter 14 The High God
"...Okay, I won't run around anymore. Are you satisfied now?"

Astelon gritted her molars, struggling for a long time before finally giving in and admitting her mistake.

Due to the appearance of goblins, she now has to give up her plan to leave this team. What she said before has come true.
You really can't go far alone...

Hearing this, Ma Long nodded with satisfaction and said:
"Very good, that's the end of the matter. I hope that everyone will get along well and cooperate. Even if we can't become friends, we won't be tit-for-tat or cause trouble behind our backs."

"That's just a small request, isn't it too much?"

The three team members agreed one after another, and Gale agreed very much. Although Yingxin was reluctant, she was finally willing to let go of her prejudices.

As for Asteron, she seemed unconvinced, but she didn't dare to disobey.
Otherwise, it will really cause public outrage.

As the topic ended, no one spoke anymore but focused on the dry food and water in hand, replenishing the energy needed by the body as soon as possible and restoring physical strength.
But there is only one exception...

"Asteron, don't you also have food? Why are you staring at me?"

At this time, Gale suddenly asked with doubts on his face.

She found that Asteron beside her was not eating, but was staring at her with a penetrating gaze.
It's simply... creepy!
After all, they had only known each other for a short time, so she was not easy to scold, so she could only remind the other person to be careful first.

Seeing this, Astelon shrugged and smiled, and couldn't help but lick her red lips to explain:
"Ah~ don't worry about it, I'm just... not used to these low-end foods. I usually eat a lot of fish and meat, so I can't eat it at all~"

"Why are you looking at you? Ha~ Dear Gale, of course you are too "tempting"."

"Ahem! Please respect yourself."

Upon hearing such explicit words, Gale's face turned cold and he stopped him with a stiff tone.

The conversation between the two women attracted Ma Long's attention. The intention was very obvious. The vampire was targeting the mage who was easier to "bully".

But Gale didn’t know the meaning of the seductive words the other party said.

Not what she understood...

Wow~
The next moment, the bushes near everyone suddenly made a strange noise!
This sudden movement frightened them so much that they stood up at the same time and picked up the weapons beside them, all with serious expressions on their faces.

"Maybe it's goblins, there are usually areas where they hang out,"

"There are definitely more than a hundred around."

Seeing this situation, the knowledgeable mage Gale immediately concluded that it was still a goblin.

Weak ones usually stick together for warmth. The combat effectiveness of a single goblin is not high. For this shortcoming, their strategy is to make up for it with numbers!

Use huge human sea tactics to overwhelm the enemy.

"Gather in a circle! Back to back, watch your surroundings."

Immediately, Ma Long issued a combat order, asking everyone to move closer and look after each other.
In this way, no matter which direction an invading enemy appears, they can be discovered and dealt with immediately.

Then the team members immediately followed the instructions and moved closer.
They were ready to keep an eye on the dense bushes nearby. Since the field of vision was not wide, they could not see very far, and the visual distance was only a few meters.

However, after a while, the strange noise stopped.

The area was peaceful, as if nothing had happened just now, which was particularly puzzling.
If it was really a goblin, why didn't he rush out with a strange cry?
"Maybe an animal just happened to pass by, ha! Look how scared you are~"

It had been a long time since the enemy had appeared, and Asteron had found a good opportunity to laugh at him.

Hearing this, Ma Long glanced at the other party:
"Ying Xin and Gale stay. You, come with me to find out the situation."

"...Huh? Why me!?"

As soon as the words fell, the smile on someone's face disappeared in an instant, and he asked hurriedly.

Even Ying Xin also expressed opposition and stepped forward to volunteer:
"Malon, let me go with you."

It is very dangerous to go deep into the forest rashly. No one knows whether there are goblins hiding in a certain bush or a trap set by them!
Once unfortunately you get tricked, it's all over...

So even if you want to go, it must be done by the most powerful person in the team. Malone, on the other hand, had his own considerations and explained:

"You have to stay and look after Gale, Shadowheart, if we all leave,"

"I'm not worried about the two of them left."

Two women, one of whom is currently in poor condition, cannot be divided like this in any case, and a man must be left behind.

"Well, don't go too far."

Speaking of this, Ying Xin couldn't think of any valid reason to refute.
Afterward, Gael gave a serious instruction:
"Remember to pay attention to safety. If you find traces of goblins, please don't be impulsive and come back as soon as possible to lead everyone out of here."

"I know, come with me, Astaire."

Responding to the two of them with a smile, Ma Long picked up the giant sword and waved to the reluctant vampire, and walked straight into the forest.

Although she was extremely unhappy inside, her body finally chose to compromise.
Spread your legs and quickly follow the former.

……

After they separated, Ma Long followed the direction of the sound source and moved forward cautiously.
Every step you take, you must look around to avoid being ambushed by some unfriendly creatures. Goblins are not the only danger in the forest!
Soon, he was at the edge of a soft and slightly moist mud, and found several footprints.

Moreover, there were relatively new blood stains on the nearby trees and branches and leaves of the bushes.

"Did you find anything? What is it?"

Looking at Malone who was squatting on the ground and investigating carefully, Astelon stood beside him leisurely like a normal person, crossing his chest and asking.

"Judging from the footprints, they are not goblins. You see, the soles are large and the marks are deep,"

"And these footprints are all from the same person, judging by the direction they are traveling,"

"There was indeed a lone unknown person approaching just now, but the person was injured and knew that the situation would be very unfavorable if they faced us, so he turned around and left."

Relying on the only clues, Ma Long tried his best to piece together the situation at that time.

Although his intelligence is not high, his logical thinking and reasoning are not weak at all.

"Okay~ Can we go back then?"

Now that he understood the general situation, Astelon quickly applauded and flattered him.

It's a pity that Ma Long didn't accept her trick at all. He stood up and shook his head and said:

"That's not possible for now. Someone is in urgent need of help."

Saving lives and healing the wounded is a great merit. Although good people may not be rewarded well.

But he has a kind heart and is unwilling to sit idly by.

After receiving such a reply, Astelon's face changed and he was very dissatisfied and said:

"Do you like to be nosy? People die all the time in this world for various reasons. One more is not more, and one less is not too much."

"If you really want to save someone, that's what gods who are worshiped and prayed to should do."

"Otherwise, what use does the world have for them? Besides, we have more important problems to solve instead of saving an unrelated person!"

In this world, there are numerous and powerful gods.

They are high above, looking down on all living beings.

After hearing this, Ma Long looked up at the sky that was mostly blocked by green leaves:

"...Really, I don't care about this. Anyway, if it happens to me, I will take care of it."

(End of this chapter)