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Chapter 91 - The Hobgoblin's Throne Room

The corpses of goblins were strewn about, a wretched sight.

All the traps within the Hobgoblin's cave had been disarmed. A route so precise that they could pass through unscathed. It was to be expected from the reincarnated hero Ares, also known as Taiga Nanjo, who knew the secrets to conquering the game world of Legend of Brave Regalia.

His knowledge as a game player had turned this once-impenetrable dungeon into a mere passageway.

And then, the deepest chamber.

We, the Stomach Hero's Tale, had finally arrived. We had reached the decisive battleground, the "Goblin's Throne Room."

The moment its heavy doors swung open, we saw the three reincarnators waiting for us.

Silence spread through the throne room.

In the center—
・A man cradling a jet-black sword, the Black Moon Swordsman, Yuto Mikazuki.
・A girl with a faint smile, leading several human dolls, the Puppet Princess, Mel Aria.
・And, leaning his elbow on the throne with an air of authority, a young man, the Hero, Ares Vanguard.

【Hero's Party: Reincarnated Heroes】
Three reincarnators summoned by the Game God.

It was like the curtain rising on a play.

And before the throne room doors, our demon party appeared.

・The paunchy Orc Lord who loves a victory meal, the cook, Defray.
・The female magic warrior of agile sorcery, with eyes gleaming in her smooth scales, Amy.
・The explosive man who bounces across the battlefield, evading attacks with his blazing body, Koni-chan.
・The spirit-kin with jet-black wings and a golden bow, the calm archer, Tiris.
・And finally, with a black mantle billowing, walking toward the throne, myself, the Goblin Lord, a reincarnator and king of the goblins, Mamoru.

We are the Stomach Hero's Tale. Those who devour life, savor pride, and seek the "meal of victory" on the battlefield.

"...Well well, if it isn't the monsters." Ares, sitting on the throne, slowly stood up.

"Your destiny ends here. Die, Mamoru, you Hobgoblin reincarnator!"

"I'll return those words... right back at you, Ares."

I didn't stop walking. The murderous intent from Ares's sword made the very air hum.

But still, I advanced.

"Mamoru-chan... ya wanna know why I made this the battlefield?"

"To spite me, the king of goblins?"

"Mamoru, you said you fought here for life, comrades, and pride, right? So I tried copyin' ya and made some comrades of my own! What do ya think, the strongest members, right!" Ares's lips twisted into a smirk.

"That's right, it's not too late. I'll even make you one of my comrades. Hey, rare character-chan, wanna be my woman?"

Tiris's eyes glinted coldly.

"...I'd rather die than become your comrade."

"Fine by me! Then I'll kill Mamoru right in front of you first. After that, it's your turn, I'll kill you!"

Ares's presence erupted as he accelerated with movement magic.

In an instant, he closed the distance and appeared before me.

"Tch...!" I raised my shield—in that moment, a flash of the blade!

GIIIIIIIIIN—!

Steel and steel scattered sparks.

"Ooh! Not bad, Mamoru! Let's see it then, how long you can last! Until that shield of yours breaks! I'm gonna do it."

Hero Ares's sword roared.

The Goblin Lord Mamoru braced his massive shield.

"Reincarnator vs. Reincarnator," in the very throne room of the Hobgoblin's cave where the hero first fought, the final battle had now begun.