There was no other way.
Goblins, especially those from small settlements like this, often have poorly maintained iron weapons.
Though it's unclear why this group of goblins suddenly occupied the ruins, the majority of goblins prefer living near caves or swamps because they naturally enjoy damp underground environments.
However, such living conditions provide the necessary conditions for rust formation, and iron tools quickly oxidize when exposed to moist air over time.
Moreover, bottom goblins also lack maintenance materials like anti-rust oil, which leads to them wielding severely rusted and dilapidated second-rate iron weapons.
Gauss and the others started gathering the spoils in the ruins.
Soon, a small pile was stacked up on the open ground.
Medvedeva sifted through them and, considering the limited space on the wagon, discarded some cheap but bulky worthless items.
"These should be worth about 20-30 silver coins?"
