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In truth, within the human-dominated Grimsby Empire, the goblin population was relatively small, with most living in the Artisan District or engaging in underground trade.
Goblins capable of piloting combat Mechanical Puppets were even rarer.
Lynch had seen plenty in the games and films of his previous life, but this was the first time he had seen a Mechanical Puppet with his own eyes in this world.
Gazing at the hulking machine with its rugged industrial feel, and listening to the goblin's characteristically arrogant shouts, he found the experience quite refreshing for a moment.
But novelty was one thing; the mission couldn't wait.
With a mere thought, Lynch issued a command through his mental link.
In an instant, the shadows all around the ruins seemed to come to life.
From behind rocks, by broken walls, in clumps of weeds... one Skeleton Soldier after another emerged from every corner, rapidly forming an even larger encirclement.
