Bait Maiden

Goblin Slayer

According to the tracks, the goblin nest should be just ahead.

Goblin Slayer

Stay close. They may have sentries.

Sword Maiden

I sense something... wrong. The air feels different here.

Sword Maiden

(Why did I agree to this? I thought I was ready to face them again...)

Goblin Slayer

This way. I hear movement.

Goblin Slayer

(The plan is working. The bait is set.)

Sword Maiden

Goblin Slayer! There are too many scent markers here! This is the center of their—

Goblin Slayer

I know. That's why we're here.

Sword Maiden

What are you doing?! You know what they did to me!

Sword Maiden

How could you?!

Goblin Slayer

The only way to draw out the goblin lord was with suitable bait.

Goblin Slayer

Forgive me.

Sword Maiden

So I'm the bait... but you forget, Slayer. I was once Gold-ranked.

Sword Maiden

Perhaps it's not me who's been betrayed, but them.