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Chapter 195 Story 195: The Last Goblin's Oath

grommash stood at the edge of the ravine, his hulking form silhouetted against the morning mist that clung to the mountain range. his green skin bore the scars of a thousand battles, each one a mark of his survival in a world that hated him and his kind.

the battered armor that clung to his massive body was cobbled together from the remains of fallen foes, a grim testament to the countless lives he had taken.

but grommash was no mindless beast. beneath the layers of muscle and brutality, there was a mind as sharp as the twin-headed axe he wielded. he was the last of his tribe, the sole survivor of the goblin wars that had ravaged the land for years. once, his people had ruled the mountain passes, feared by humans and elves alike.

but that was before the great purge, before the armies of men had swept through the goblin strongholds, burning everything in their path.

now, grommash was alone.

he gripped the haft of his axe tighter, the metal cold in his hand. the humans had underestimated him, as they always did. they thought of goblins as stupid, cowardly creatures. they would learn today that grommash was neither.

as the patrol came into view, he stepped from the shadows, his massive frame blocking the narrow path. the humans stopped, momentarily stunned by the sight of him. one of them, a captain by the looks of his armor, raised his sword and shouted an order. they rushed forward, weapons drawn.

grommash roared, his voice echoing through the mountains. he swung his axe in a wide arc, cutting down the first wave of attackers. blood splattered across the rocks as their bodies fell, lifeless. but more came, relentless.

for hours, the battle raged. grommash fought like a beast possessed, each swing of his axe driven by the memory of his fallen tribe. he knew he would not survive this day, but that was not important. what mattered was that he fought to the end, just as he had promised.

as the last human fell before him, grommash dropped to one knee, his strength finally failing him. his vision blurred, but he smiled grimly. his people had been avenged. enjoy exclusive chapters from empire