On the other side of the dungeon, Kiriya successfully infiltrated through a narrow passage he had previously marked during reconnaissance. He moved swiftly, nearly soundless, slipping between the shadows of the cave walls like undetectable smoke.
Upon reaching the heart of the lair, he discovered a pile of torches and fuel commonly used by goblins for nighttime illumination. Without hesitation, he ignited several tents and stacks of straw that were easily flammable.
The flames quickly spread, leaping wildly from one primitive structure to another. Thick black smoke billowed toward the cave's ceiling, inciting widespread panic among the goblins who had just realized the sabotage.
Though often deemed foolish creatures, goblins in large numbers shouldn't be underestimated. They could react swiftly, coordinate amidst chaos, and some even attempted to extinguish the fire using limited sand and water skins.
