Chapter 140 Girls Talk

A few hours passed, and she was snoozing in her chair when Lisanna's loud voice echoed through the room. Suzuka opened her eyes and saw Larry and Lisanna talking. "Larry! What happened to your face? You were gone for only a few days, where did that scar come from?"

Larry remained surprisingly calm and quiet, which was unusual for him. "A monster got me with its last breath, right before I dealt a killing blow. It's a terrible reminder to never let your guard down. But I'm fine, it didn't harm my eye, it's just a scar."

Lisanna expressed a bit of worry as she said, "It's such a shame. You had such a handsome face. But on second thought, this cool scar makes you look so manly now. Oops, not that you weren't before. I'm just saying you've gained even more charm. Now, you are handsome and manly at the same time."

Larry responded politely, "Thank you, Lisanna. But let's get back to business. I came to turn in the quest and see Guild Master Wara. Is he around?"

Lisanna replied cheerfully, "Yes, he's on the second floor in his office. Let's finish your quest, and I'll lead you there."

Larry completed the quest and signed all the necessary paperwork. Suzuka couldn't help but notice the travel backpack snugly resting on his back. With curiosity piqued, she focused her gaze on the backpack, its slightly open compartment revealing a glimmering eye that darted around with frenetic energy. It didn't take long for her to discern that Larry had brought along Hermit, the gross goblin, tucked away inside the backpack. 

Once Larry concluded his business with Lisanna, he went to visit the guild master. As he walked off he said, "I know the way. You don't have to escort me. Please, give the quest reward to Helen. Thank you." 

Suzuka walked up to the reception desk, a friendly smile adorning her face. "Hey Lisanna, Could I get that reward money, please?" 

She handed her the reward money and said, "Yes, of course. Here, it is 5 gold coins." 

She was happy to finally get herself some funds and with a cheerful note she asked, "So, anything fun happened in your life lately?"

Lisanna replied with a hint of boredom in her voice, "Oh Helen, you know me, just the usual work routine. Nothing exciting happens just by standing behind the desk. So? Are you going on a quest today or just dropped by for a lovely chat?"

Suzuka chuckled, her eyes sparkling mischievously. "Actually, I'm here for a girls' talk today. Not really in the mood for a quest, unfortunately. So, let's have some fun. This may sound stupid but tell me, Lisanna, what monsters do you find most intriguing or fascinating?"

Lisanna paused for a moment, pressing her finger against her lips in contemplation. After a few moments, she replied, her tone carrying a hint of amusement, "It is an unusual question but oh well, I wouldn't say I have any particular favorites, but if we're talking about minotaurs, I must say they have quite the... impressive physique and the size of their schlong, you know? So big that it would not..."

Suzuka's face flushed with embarrassment, caught off guard by Lisanna's unexpected response. She quickly interjected, trying to steer the conversation in a different direction. "Oh, no, Lisanna! I wasn't referring to their... uh, physical attributes. I meant more about their personality or any unique characteristics they might have. Nothing sexual in mind!"

Lisanna burst into laughter, realizing her unintentional innuendo. "Oh, Helen, my apologies! I didn't mean to take it in that direction. Let's refocus then. Personality-wise, I find the tenacity and strength of dragons quite fascinating. They embody power and wisdom, commanding respect in their own majestic way. I Love reading books and stories about them. Fortunate for us they don't appear close to our town."

Relieved that the conversation had veered back to safer territory, Suzuka joined in Lisanna's laughter. "Oh, you make it sound like there are actual alive dragons around, you funny."

As their laughter subsided, Lisanna said in a bit more serious tone, "There have been reports, a while ago, about Dragon sightings in the far east mountain range. But as I said it was a while ago, nobody has given out a quest for dragon hunting as of yet. Of course, it would be a real dick move if Dragon popped out of nowhere in our town and threatened our peaceful lives." She said with a chuckle.  

After meeting Hermit, Suzuka, intrigued by her newfound perspective on goblins, decided to steer the conversation toward their topic. She leaned in slightly and asked, "Dragons sound cool and all but speaking of smaller creatures, Lisanna, what are your thoughts on goblins? I'm curious to know."

Lisanna's gaze turned distant as she recalled a past encounter with goblins. She paused for a moment, collecting her thoughts before responding, "Well, Helen, I have had an encounter with goblins before, but my experience was rather... unusual. You see, I was traveling through the forest alone, minding my own business, picking some herbs when I stumbled upon their hideout. It was a small camp with maybe a dozen of them."

Suzuka leaned in, her curiosity piqued. "What happened then, Lisanna? Did they harm you?"

Lisanna shook her head, a faint smile touching her lips. "No, actually they were unarmed. You know how goblins are, without any weapons, they are as weak as children. All they could do was swing their limbs at me. But they had the advantage of numbers, so I tried to avoid conflict. In exchange for my freedom, I had to provide them with some help. It wasn't anything malicious or harmful, just a task they needed help with."

Suzuka's eyebrows rose in surprise. "That's... unexpected. What did they want?"

Lisanna took a deep breath, barely able to contain her laughter, and began her tale. "Oh, you won't believe what I witnessed! When I stumbled upon those goblins, it was a scene straight out of a comedy show gone wrong. They were all butt-naked, standing beneath an apple tree, of all things! And what were they doing, you ask? Throwing rocks at the apples! Can you imagine their stupidity? They thought hurling their tattered rags would somehow knock down the apples, but instead, their rags got tangled in the branches, leaving them exposed for the world to see!"

"But it gets even better," Lisanna continued a mischievous glint in her eye. "Those feeble-minded goblins, in their desperate attempts to retrieve their precious rags, resorted to throwing rocks. Oh, what a sight it was! Their scrawny arms couldn't muster enough strength, and the rocks would barely reach the lower branches. And what happened next? The rocks came raining down upon them! It was like a twisted game of rock roulette, with each projectile finding its way back to its thrower's face. Thud! Smack! Ouch! Their faces were battered and crushed, all while I stood there, holding back my laughter."

"But hold on, it gets even more ridiculous," Lisanna exclaimed, barely able to control her amusement. "In the midst of their hilarious struggle, those dim-witted goblins spotted me. One of them, summoning the last dregs of intelligence, managed to utter a few words I could actually understand. 'Humans, help goblin or die. Bring down clothes and food, then you can leave,' he pleaded. Can you believe the nerve? I couldn't resist the irony of the situation, so I obliged their request."

"Starving creatures they were," Lisanna continued with a smirk. "As soon as I dropped the apples on the ground, those goblins scurried towards them like starving rats, gobbling them up in a frenzy. It was a sight to behold, I tell you. They chomped those apples with such gluttony that it would make you question their very existence as aware beings."

"And just like that, my encounter with the foolish goblins came to an end," Lisanna finished, shaking her head in disbelief. "I left them there, stuffing their faces, and made my escape from that comedy of errors. But let me tell you, it was an experience I won't forget!"

"Well, I have to say. That was an easy way to escape goblins. So, what kind of mood were they displaying? Were they hostile toward you the entire time or they just were scared of you?" 

Lisanna pondered the question, her eyes searching for the right words. "I wouldn't say they were hostile, at least not to me. They were a bunch of horny little goblins, different from what we may consider 'Monsters.' While their methods might seem rough, there was a sense of order within their group. One of them even knew a few words. They seemed to prioritize their survival and the well-being of their boners."

Suzuka nodded, absorbing Lisanna's version with an open mind. "I must admit, my understanding of goblins has been limited, I always thought all of them were bloodthirsty, mindless monsters. But now, I see that there are some who mean you no harm."

Lisanna agreed, a thoughtful expression crossing her face. "Exactly, Helen. While some goblins may commit violence, it doesn't mean they're all naturally evil. There's a complexity to be found even among those we see as 'monsters.'"

Suzuka inquired further, "So, basically, you don't hate Goblins, right?"

Lisanna burst into mischievous laughter, her playful chuckles echoing through the room. She answered with a glint in her eyes, "Hate goblins? Oh, no, no, my dear! It's far more entertaining than that. Nobody, and I mean nobody, actively seeks to exterminate goblins. It's more like a thrilling, exhilarating sport for adventurers!"

Her voice filled with excitement as she continued, "Adventurers absolutely adore goblins because they are simply irresistible targets. They're like these bumbling, clumsy creatures that make for the easiest kills. There's an endless stream of quests involving goblins, you see? It's like a buffet of slaying opportunities, and adventurers feast on it!"

With a dramatic flourish of her hands, Lisanna highlighted her point, "Slaying goblins provides adventurers with sustenance, both literally and metaphorically. They fill their bellies with the spoils of goblin battles and their pockets with gold. It's a symbiotic relationship, you could say. Goblins are the low-level baddies that allow rookie adventurers to wet their feet in the dangerous waters of monster hunting."

She leaned closer, her eyes gleaming with mischief, and whispered, "Just imagine if these green-skinned troublemakers disappeared overnight. The poor rookies would be thrown headfirst into the terrifying abyss of battling powerful monsters from day one. Uff! The horror!"