Re Lizard

Sorry I took so long to update the story but with Christmas and stuff coming up, free time is in short supply but enough about that, enjoy the chapter.

Piorun123456: thanks for the review.

Creature of Grimm: I'm glad you are enjoying the story :)

The Lazy Dragon: welcome back and thank you, but I would count a giant bae out just yet just because Ling-Rou killed one. In canon, Rou killed hundreds of humans but still had human baes ;)

(Day 23)

"Mmhmm" I groaned lightly. 'Damn it's like I'm sleeping on spikes but I really don't care… so sleepy' I rested my body over the rock. 'So warm and soft… mmhmm, wait rocks are only hot if they are near something really hot, and when are rocks soft'. I opened my eyes to a blur, quickly blinking the drowsiness away 'wait what, who?' pulling my head back so I could actually see who it was laying so close to me, I noticed it was one of the hobgoblins. 'Um… which one was she, I know both of them are Sei and Sato but I kinda blacked out when they were talking, all I know is she's the sword wielder but I can't call her that'. She squirmed closer to me, still asleep looking for the warmth lost when I moved back 'though her name might be my smallest problem right now'.

'At least she is still asleep, I don't know how I would explain this to her' cold sweat ran down my back, the reason. 'Why do I have to have morning wood now of all times and her lack of some clothes is really concerning'.

"Enjoying yourself I see, Lizardman" Sei giggled.

I glared at the hobgoblin that happened to be sitting as she watched my dilemma. "It looks like you are the one enjoying the view, did you make her sleep next to me like this?!" I spoke in a loud yet hushed whisper.

"Not a chance Lizardman" Sei winked. "While the perverted old man wanted us, girls to use your body for private use. We refused but Sato wanted to keep watch over you in case and I guess you looked comfy enough to snuggle with".

I hummed taking in the information "stop calling me Lizardman". I slipped out from Sato's grasp and sat up "the names' Ling-Rou".

"Hob-Sei and that lump is Hob-Sato" Sei pointed down.

"Seeeeeeeiiiii! I'm not a lump" Sato jumped up awake, pouting.

"If you say so" Sei smiled sarcastically.

I sighed 'this conversation is going nowhere, not that it matters but what worries me is how long I have been'. I searched my injuries 'doesn't seem they were that serious, on the outside at least… I just hope I have not been out for so long that Ling-Zia is panicking but at least I know Ling-Rei will be calm enough to not go on a rampage while looking for me'. I stood up exploring the room with my eyes 'I never thought anything would be crapper than my cave but this takes the cake'. "So where's my stuff? I don't fancy walking around naked".

"Don't worry about being embarrassed, me and Sei both handled and tasted your junk in curiosity, you know since we have never seen a man's junk before" Sato smiled innocently.

"Wait hold up, am I hearing correctly? You did what?" I blanked.

"Oh we just stroked and li-" Sato began.

"We did nothing, we are discussing Ling-Rou's stuff right now" Sei crossed her arms in a huff.

Sato scratched the back of her head "are you still upset that I pushed your head down and you got a mouthful?"

"ANYWAYS" Sei announced. "Ling-Rou, we confiscated your equipment since you might still be a threat to us".

"Are you sure that's wise Hob-Sei, after you have seen my power you must know that I could wipe out a whole goblin group without any equipment" I locked eyes with her. "So unless you have an army of something other than goblins I would like my stuff back" I glanced at Sato, who was sweating. "Look I am not a guy who would go out of my way for revenge, we both lost casualties with you losing more so I would say we are even".

"Well isn't that a relief" my eyes followed the direction of the new voice. "I got a bit worried when the girls didn't tie you down" an elderly goblin stumbled in with his walking stick, followed by a sharp female goblin and a dumb looking male goblin.

"Don't mistake my words old gob, it would be in my way if a goblin attacked me" I crossed my arms.

"Oh ho we would do no such thing, we have all heard what you have done to the giant" the old goblin chuckled. "However, considering what has happened between our two groups, we need to come to a truce… maybe by helping with repopulation? Huh?"

"Say what you like old goblin but I am not going to touch the children… now my equipment" I stomped out the room. "Hm this isn't really a big cave but if I was a pile of stuff, where would I be?" I glanced at the goblins around the cave 'well, well I thought they would be attacking me or at least giving me a mean look but they are… respectful… maybe, do I have an aura of power or something?' I shook my head 'anyway I see shiny things'.

Walking in to the room, I nodded in surprise 'well damn, I never knew goblins had the power to get some of the stuff in here'. "Ah my stuff is right on top, god I love it when life is easy". Grabbing my clothes and armour, I quickly threw them on while chucking some damaged armour then replaced it with some borrowed armour that must have belonged to a human. Unsheathing my sword, I grumbled at the beyond chipped blade 'it doesn't take a genius to say this is beyond saving'. I looked around seeing no one before nibbling at the blade quickly 'it's alright'. I ate the blade like a magic trick.

You gained the ability "Slashing Power"

You gained the ability "Piercing Power"

'I knew it even weak and useless things still give me abilities, although goblins had no abilities whatsoever except for the language…' I shook my head grabbing another sword from the pile, a broadsword with a silver handle.

Sato rushed into the room "oh good choice of sword". She jumped in excitement as she studied the sword "it's a bit too heavy for me to use as a one handed weapon but with your size it should be good".

"Um thanks… are you a blade enthusiast or something" I sheathed the sword on my belt.

Sato shook her head "no, no nothing like that". She poked her fingers together "I was just wondering if…"

'She's so fidgety for such a carefree character' I hummed waiting for her to finish.

"I just… I'm wondering if you want to spar with me" Sato's eyes glistened in the non-existing light of the cave.

"Really..? you were all nervous about that" I pinched between my eyes. 'I thought it was going to be something a bit more personal with her actions'. "You know what? Fine I got nothing better to do right now" I crossed my arms. 'Not to mention, this way I can gain instant respect among the goblins and lead both them and lizardmen, but do I really want the responsibility of being the leader'.

"Hey Ling-Rou, are you alive in there" Sato gently slapped my face.

"Oh yeah I'm here" my eyebrow twitched. "Stop slapping me" I mock yelled.

"Okay" Sato slapped me again. "Are you ready to fight now?" she stuck her tongue out at me. "Come over there, that's where all the goblins fight for dominance and stuff" she pointed to the middle of the cave.

"Hold it" Sei walked over with a dead eye look. "Sato" she smacked Sato on the head with her staff. "I told you before to not get into trouble or a mess because it's always a pain to help you".

"It's just a spar" I raised an eyebrow. "How much trouble could it be?" Sato punched the air a few times eccentrically. "Sure it can get people worked up but they calm down eventually" I watched as the goblins were circling us with excitement. "Weapons or fists?" I put a hand on my sheathed sword.

"Weapons… definitely, I doubt I could punch through your scales without breaking my hands" Sato took out her sword and twirled it all around her before pointing it at me.

'Aw come on I can't do tricks like that, stop making me look bad like that' I sweat dropped unsheathing my sword in the most fancy way I could, with a single spin and resting it on my shoulder. 'Nailed it' I nodded to myself 'if I failed that I should've given up fighting all together'.

Sato lowered herself to a crouch "Let's… fight!" Her legs sprung up launching her at me directly as she swung her sword at my left but I managed to parry the swing before she rolled past me.

'She's fast' I turned around to see Sato crouching again. 'But her blows are really weak, maybe it's because I got physically stronger after eating that giant' I reverse gripped my sword. 'Considering her power my harder scales such as my back, tail and back of my arms should be able to block her strikes'. Sato pounced again, going for a stab 'got you'. I swung wide, aiming for her shoulder. Seeing this Sato lowered her body under my sword, smirking I slammed my claw down but finding an opening Sato sprung up, leaping over me. 'Now' I whipped my tail up with enough force to smack her back down to earth with a skid.

"No… fair, using your tail is not fair" Sato rolled on the ground holding her stomach.

"Well you're too fast so tough luck" I grinned. "So… you need a hand?" I outstretched my claw.

Sato stuck her tongue out at me "yeah it will be bad luck when I beat you in our next spar". She grabbed my claw and I hoisted her up.

"Or maybe you will grow a tail as well" I chuckled. Sato punched my arm and went into a pout

"LING-ROU!" I never even got to turn my head as I was tackled to the ground. "I found you at last, are you okay?"

"Of course I am… Ling-Zia" I mumbled face down as Ling-Zia was straddling my back. "So you managed to find me did you?"

"Yes of course I did it was easy and… holy crap, careful Ling-Rou we appear to be in a goblin cave" Ling-Zia stood up warily. "Hiiya" Zia leaped at Sato but fell face first as I grabbed her tail.

"No fighting Ling-Zia" I lifted her up. 'Come on, stand down Zia you usually do what I say since you don't use your brain that often so do what I say now, please'.

"Um okay" Zia relaxed completely.

"You guys can come out as well" I spoke towards the entrance of the cave. Ling-Rei followed by several hatchlings walked into the cave "did you bring everyone here?" I sighed as Rei giggled nervously, scratching the back of her head. "Damn it you guys… seriously?" I face palmed.

Chapter end

(Omake)

"WHAT DO YOU MEAN THAT LING-ROU HASN'T RETURNED" Ling-Zia yelled as the hatchlings shudder under her voice.

"Calm down Ling-Zia" Rei crossed her arms. "We don't need to get so worked up, he has only been gone for about a day".

"And what about those giants we were going on about yesterday, not to mention all the other monsters further out there in the forest" Zia complained.

"Are you forgetting how strong Ling-Rou is, he even taught us to be strong so there is no need to worry" Rei sighed.

"But those giants are looking for strong males and against a group of them Ling-Rou as strong as he is would stand no chance" Zia exclaimed. "EVERYONE AS THE ONE PUT IN CHARGE WHEN LING-ROU IS AWAY, I DEMAND THAT WE FIND OUR LEADER, FOLLOW ME NOW"

"YEAHHHH!"

"Oh Ling-Rou won't let me here the end of this" Rei groaned in annoyance.

(Omake end)