Everyone turned their attention to him.

  "Listen to me," Leo said, voice echoing slightly across the plain.

  "If any goblin lays a hand on a human… I will be the first one to kill them. Every single one and this law apply to every goblin"

  A ripple of fear spread through the goblins. Some flinched, others widened their eyes. Gruk narrowed his gaze, but didn't speak—just listened.

  "But—" Leo raised a hand to stop the silence. "If any human dares to attack a goblin first… I will personally kill that person. My rules will apply to both kind equally."

  The crowd froze.

  Shock fell like a hammer. Mothers gasped. Some men stepped back.

  Leo's voice softened, but it carried the weight of someone who had already lost too much probably.

  "That's why I'm saying… stay in peace. That's the best choice for all of us. No need for killing. No more blood. I trust them… and I trust you. They won't attack you."

  People exchanged nervous looks. Some opened their mouths to speak, then closed them again, unsure. The silence stretched.

  And then slowly… one by one… they nodded.

  A woman holding her child stepped forward. "But… you'll protect us, right?"

  Leo met her eyes and said without hesitation, "I will protect all of you."

  That was the moment the fear began to break.

  Trust didn't bloom overnight, but it had been planted. sooner or later slowly but surely everyone will learn to trust each other.

  With the sun climbing higher, the camp buzzed with life—people working, goblins watching, and the faint hope of something new beginning to take root.

  After a while Leo turn around to the other way around in the forest with some intensions.

  Leo looked toward Lili. "Watch over the camp. Keep everyone safe."

  Lili playfully. "Yeah yeah. There's no need you to tell me."

  Then he turned to Lyra. "I'm leaving you in charge while we're gone. Make sure everything runs smoothly."

  Leo smirked. "Perfect.

  "Then Leo goes close to Zack he asked "Can you help e to hunt down some animals?"

  "Nope," Zack grinned, tapping his nose. "But I can smell 'em out." He said this with a smirk on his face.

  "You know where we can find them?" Leo curiously asked again.

  Zack whistled. "Ambitious. But yeah, sounds about right."

  Then Leo suddenly saw Sheron on the other side thought he was still wrap with bandages yet he was able to pick the tress log with his bare hand. Leo rushed to him and asked "Hey Sheron would you please take care of things here?"

  "I'm still a little beaten up you know that, but go on. I'll manage." Sheron said.

  This tale has been pilfered from Royal Road. If found on Amazon, kindly file a report.

  "I've got a job for you." Leo said.

  "Hm?" Zack blinked. He wasn't able to hear Leo as he was on a little distance from him and resting a rock.

  "Zack."

  Now, Leo turned to Zack, who was still resting against a rock.

  Leo said "I have some work for you.

  "Then before Leo leave the place he came back to main area where everyone was resting or more like everyone was keep working. He stares them for a moment and then he raised his hands suddenly leaves gathered, and in moments, a cozy row of beds formed for the goblin families who stayed behind. The goblin women and children slowly began settling in, glancing cautiously at the humans around them.

  As the goblins gathered and prepared to leave, Gruk paused and looked back. "Leo, make some beds for our women and kids too, will ya?"

  Leo gave a thumbs-up. "On it."

  As now many people could rest whenever they want after completing their work Leo turn around and said."Can you find every goblin group nearby. I want you to form alliances. Ask them to join us. The more we have, the more ground we can hold—and the safer everyone becomes."

  Meanwhile.

  Balzock Turning to the men, he continued, "Now, your turn. Go into the forest. Bring logs—strong ones. And stones, or boulders if you can. If you can't break something, let me know. I'll handle it.

  "While Leo was keep making beds for refugees. "All women, children, and elders—those who can't bear too much weight or physical work—please move to that side," he said, pointing toward the shaded area beneath a cluster of trees. "Men, line up on the other side."

  As the people began to settle. Finally Zack came back from somewhere he was in half dirt and wet maybe due to water.

  Leo turn around and asked "So did you find anything?"

  Zack suddenly stopped "Yeah… I got them. Not far. Be careful though—giant boars aren't your average bacon."

  Leo blinked. "I never thought Zack's nose was this good… Is he part time hunter?" Anyways my plan was perfect I send Zack to find any animal which we can eat and now we can hunt 'em down" Leo thought.

  As the time keeps running and Leo can't wait for supplies or let his food run away. Zack and Leo left the area for the hunt of food.

  They crept closer through the trees. Zack pulled a few bushes apart gently and whispered, "Shhh. Look."

  Leo leaned in—and there they were ten massive boars, their tusks like scimitars, drinking from a serene lake.

  "Whoa," Leo whispered. "That's... ten. We only need two."

  Zack nodded. "Yup. So—how should we atta—"

  But before he could finish, Leo vanished with a gust of wind.

  "...ck."

  Zack blinked. "Huh?"

  Cut to the sky.

  Leo hovered mid-air, arms raised like a kid who's just interested to eat his food.

  "You're going to become dinner tonight, you overgrown pigs!"

  A circle of glowing sigils appeared around him. From above, dozens of ice spikes formed in the air like divine spears.

  BOOM!

  The earth shook. Birds scattered. Trees rustled violently as snow and dust blasted into the sky.

  Back at the clearing, the villagers and goblins looked up as rustling came from the treeline.

  Everyone gasped.

  Leo walked out calmly.

  On his shoulder? Two massive boars.

  One in each hand like grocery bags.

  Leaves stuck in his hair. Blood splatter on his clothes. Yet his smile was as casual as if he'd just gone for a jog.

  Behind him?

  Zack, limping, his hair frizzed, covered in mud, grass, blood, and at least one squirrel stuck to his tail.

  He looked like he fought the forest itself—and lost.

  Lia ran toward them. "Big-brother—! …Wait… you carried both of those?"

  Leo raised a hand in greeting. "Hello, Lia~!"Due to raising his hand both of boars fell on the ground and the ground itself trembled.

  Thud

  Zack flopped next to a rock, groaning. "How… how are you not tired?! I did all the dodging! One of them bit me!"

  Lili blinked. "Wait… he carried two giant boars? With one hand each and i am pretty sure they are pretty heavy."

  Gruk and the goblins stared, jaws slack. Even the toughest among them scratched their heads.

  "Th-that's not normal," one goblin whispered.

  "I thought humans were weak?" another added.

  "Ice-roasted boar tonight," he declared, dusting his hands off. "We eat like kings."

  Zack, fell on the ground, raised a thumb. "Next time… you do the running."

  Leo smiled down at him. "I did. You just didn't see it."