The journey back toward Noah's territory had already begun.
Noah walked at the front of the group alongside Ailetta and Arachne, while the surviving goblins followed several paces behind.
Not a single one dared to walk any closer.
Even after swearing their loyalty, every goblin remained painfully aware that the Oni leading them had wiped out most of their tribe with little more than a thought.
Yet despite the fear Noah inspired, their attention rarely remained on him for long.
More often than not, their wary gazes drifted toward the darkness surrounding them instead.
The predators that called the forest home became far more active once the sun disappeared, forcing goblin tribes to prepare for their arrival every single night.
A large portion of their warriors had to remain behind to defend the camp.
Otherwise, all it took was a single predator slipping through their defenses for the weaker goblins to quickly become prey.
That left fewer warriors available to hunt.
