Goblin slayer side story

While the novice warriors embark on a Rock Eater quest, the armored man, having left behind the remnants of his youth, drenches himself in the blood of freshly slain goblins. His old friend, who bears witness to this change, laments the divide that has formed between them and resolves to turn over a new leaf. Unable to quench his thirst for goblin slaying, the man heads out on a quest near the mountains to eradicate his next targets alone, carrying...

After protecting a village from a horde of goblins, a certain young man is called Goblin Slayer for the first time. One day, while slaughtering yet another group of goblins, he finds a ring that glows with a mysterious light. He has the ring appraised by an eccentric magician known as Arc Mage, who, in exchange, requests his assistance in compiling a monster manual for the Guild. What section will he help research? The one about goblins, of course!...

"After hearing how much time Goblin Slayer has been spending with Arc Mage, Cow Girl finds herself becoming shy and awkward around him once again. Meanwhile, Spearman and Witch go on their first "date" together, thanks to Guild Girl's introduction, only to run into a creature even deadlier than the warlock they expected to encounter! Finally, Goblin Slayer and Arc Mage make their way to a dark tower at the distant reaches of the world...that has become...