Ren stood amidst the charred remains of the goblins, his breathing slowing as the adrenaline started to wear off. His body still felt alive with power, the heat from the Flame Tail and the intensity of his Pyroclasmic Roar making him feel like he could take on anything.
> [System: Congratulations! You've successfully eliminated all 20 goblins with style. Power usage: optimal. You truly are a burning beacon of destruction.]
Ren scoffed, running a hand through his hair. "Yeah, yeah. I know. I was pretty damn awesome."
> [System: Let's not get ahead of ourselves, User. It was a pack of goblins. A very small pack. I'm sure your little fiery tail was a great spectacle for the forest.]
Ren raised an eyebrow, looking around at the devastation. "Excuse me? I took them out in a matter of seconds. Don't tell me you're gonna act like that wasn't impressive."
> [System: Impressive? Perhaps. But remember, User, you only used three of your brand new skills on a low-tier threat. Let's not get too cocky just yet.]
Ren's lips twitched as he muttered under his breath, "Easy for you to say. You don't have to fight these things yourself."
> [System: If I were corporeal, I would gladly enjoy the spectacle. But sadly, I am not. So, instead, I will simply give you a nice dose of reality check.]
Ren rolled his eyes, clearly not pleased by the system's incessant teasing. "So, what's next? Are you gonna tell me to level up my dragon pet skills too?"
> [System: Oh, how delightful. Are you imagining a nice little fire-breathing pet? I'm afraid that's not available to you yet. Perhaps after a few hundred more goblins, you'll get that "special" reward.]
Ren's eyes narrowed. "Oh, I get it now. You're just jealous of my fiery abilities."
> [System: Jealous? You do realize that the fire you're so proud of is merely a fraction of what you'll need to take on real threats, right? Real monsters, real challenges? I wouldn't be so cocky if I were you.]
Ren smirked, ignoring the system's jab. "Yeah, yeah. I'll just have to prove you wrong then."
> [System: That's the spirit! Keep up the confidence, User. It might come in handy when you're running away from the next real threat.]
Ren chuckled. "Running away? I think you're underestimating me, system."
> [System: Oh, I'm certain you will get yourself into trouble. I'll just be here, watching, ready to offer helpful advice, or… perhaps laughing at your impending failure. Whichever comes first.]
Ren grinned at the system's snarky remarks. "You're really something, you know that? But I'm ready for whatever comes next."
> [System: We'll see, won't we? The next challenge awaits, User. But for now, enjoy your momentary victory over those goblins. It won't last long.]
Ren couldn't help but laugh. "Guess I'll just have to enjoy this while I can." He glanced at the smoldering battlefield, his eyes gleaming with confidence. "I'm getting stronger, and you can't take that away from me."
> [System: I can and I will. But fine, User. Enjoy it while it lasts. Who knows? Maybe the next fight will be less embarrassing for you.]
Ren shook his head with a grin, knowing full well that whatever the system had to say, it was only going to get more intense from here.
Ren was still standing amidst the charred goblin remains, his chest heaving with the aftermath of his fiery victory. He was about to turn and head out when a voice, low and laced with authority, suddenly echoed through the air behind him.
> "Well, well, what do we have here? A human, all alone in my domain…"
Ren's muscles tensed. He turned around quickly, sensing something was different this time. And there she was—a goblin matron, but unlike any other goblin he had ever seen.
She stood tall, her armor a patchwork of intricately designed, yet battle-worn pieces, giving her an air of fierce elegance. Her skin was a deep green, her eyes glowing with a dangerous intelligence. Long, fiery hair cascaded over her shoulders, and a confident smirk played at the corners of her full lips. She was radiating power, and the very air around her felt heavier, charged with an aura of command.
> "You don't look like the usual scraps I find in my territory," she purred, her gaze narrowing. "Tell me, human... what makes you think you can stroll through here, unchallenged?"
Ren's eyes scanned her figure—her long, toned legs, the curve of her armor that hugged her waist, and her exaggerated bust that seemed to move with a kind of sensual confidence. She was undeniably powerful, and yet, there was something almost... alluring about her presence.
Before Ren could respond, the goblin surged forward with startling speed, closing the distance in an instant. She slammed her shoulders into his chest, sending him stumbling back. The impact was brutal, and Ren's eyes widened in surprise.
> "What the hell?!" he gasped, struggling to regain his balance.
Her lips curled into a smug grin as she took a step back, giving him a full look at her imposing figure. "You may have dealt with the others, little human, but I'm Zarika, the S-rank Goblin Matron. And you're about to learn what it means to face a true warrior."
Ren growled, wiping the sweat from his brow. He was definitely taken off guard by her strength, but this wasn't over. "An S-rank goblin, huh? Well, guess what? I don't go down that easily."
The system chimed in at that moment, the voice dripping with sarcasm.
> [System: Warning! Hostile creature detected: Zarika, S-rank Goblin Matron. Estimated threat level: High. Advanced skills recommended.]
Ren's fists clenched, the fire within him roaring to life. This was going to be a fight to remember.
Zarika's grip faltered for just a second as Ren's hand slipped across her bare waist. Her skin was hot to the touch—either from lingering magic or something far more flustered. She twitched when his fingers grazed higher, toward her side, slipping beneath her charred armor.
> "Y-You're getting cocky, human," she breathed, but her voice cracked with tension.
Ren smirked, his other hand trailing along the curve of her hip. He leaned in, lips near her ear, voice low and teasing.
> "Don't blame me. Your body's revealing more skills than your fighting style."
> [System: Direct Contact Established — Sync in progress...] [System: Initiating Skill Analysis of Subject: "Zarika, S-Rank Goblin Queen"] [System: Warning: Sync depth surpassing recommended intimacy level.]
Zarika bit her lip, her entire body shivering under Ren's touch. She moaned lightly as his palm brushed along her lower back, pressing gently over the groove of muscle. Her knees trembled.
> [System Update: New Skills Acquired!] — Goblin Queen's Endurance
— Seducer's Grip
— Queen's Intuition (Detect hidden motives through physical contact)
— Rapid Recovery (Heals faster from pleasure-based exhaustion?!)
— Monster Instinct: Pounce
Ren paused, blinking at the feed flooding his mind. "What... the hell kind of skills are these?"
> [System: Advanced "Mommy Goblin" Loadout Detected. Handle with caution.] [System: Further syncing will unlock more...]
Not that Ren was slowing down. His hand slid around to her inner thigh, hovering just shy of full contact. Zarika gasped and jerked at the sensation.
> "Y-You're doing this on purpose!" she hissed.
> [System: Additional Skill Signatures Found... Scanning...] — Boobquake Impact (Stuns targets with chest-based slam)
— Domme Presence (Low-level intimidation aura when aroused)
— Goblin Temptress Arts I–IV
— Forbidden Grip: Uses body weight and curves for grappling.
Ren's eyes widened slightly. "You're… stacked."
> [System: No kidding. Do you even lift, Ren? Because she clearly does—in more ways than one.]
Zarika's breathing grew uneven. The atmosphere was thick, hot, and charged. Her hands trembled—not with fear, but restraint. A drop of sweat ran down her temple.
> "Keep touching me like that," she warned, "and I might forget to fight you."
Ren leaned closer, lips grazing her ear. "Wasn't that part of the fight?"
That's when Zarika finally snapped.
WHAM!
A sudden headbutt slammed into Ren's forehead, making him stagger back, dazed.
> "You cheeky bastard!!" she shouted, flushed from ears to chest, eyes wild.
> [System: Sync abruptly terminated.] [System: Potential Skill Missed — Goblin Queen's Forbidden Embrace. Sad times, Ren.]
Ren rubbed his forehead, laughing. "Yeah… worth it."
Zarika panted, turning away to hide her face. "Touch me like that again, and I'll sit on your face. To suffocate you."
> [System: New Goal Unlocked – Get Sat On (Optional)]
> [System Comment: Ren… bro… you're not just fighting a goblin anymore. This is a walking hentai final boss.]