Dimensional Descent

Chapter 763 - Unknown.

A heaviness hung over them all. It was as though all the happiness had been sapped away. It was the kind of fog that wouldn't easily be removed.

They were all intelligent. They understood the kind of weight this sort of visit brought with it. It was likely that the Oryx Kingdom had already chosen to attack as long as they dared to reject.

As for why they feared the Human Kingdom so much, who knew? It was unlikely that this envoy would have a reason for this. And, even if they did, it was even more unlikely that he would tell.

When the standing between two parties was so far apart, an equal exchange of information was impossible. Though this seemed to be a peaceful talk, it was ultimately an ultimatum. They would either do as they were asked and received their rewards as good dogs, or they would face the consequences.

"Mm, I see."

Leonel finally broke the silence, slowly rising to his feet.

"So, the Oryx Kingdom would like the pain and suffering of our people to be the buffer between you and this future you fear so much. A noble cause, indeed."

Leonel's voice no longer carried the smiling tone it had had since the beginning. However, it wasn't fill with rage either. Rather, it was very even with hardly any inflections. If they didn't know better, they would think that an AI had spoken these words.

However, that feeling soon vanished when Leonel spoke again. This time, it was low, forceful, filled with a charisma that washed the lands in a radiant light.

"We will not be your sacrifice."

Leonel turned to the envoy, his gaze looking down from above.

"I do not know what it is you fear, nor do I care. What I do know is that in my eyes, you aren't much different from the Human Kingdom. If you would like to attack, Come!"

Leonel's voice seemed to carry the weight of the air with it, causing a sudden stillness to be swiftly followed by a surge. Even the heavy flaps of the tent couldn't help but kick up, whipping about beneath the forcefulness.

the Kingdom you fear so much

the Lieutenants. The pressure the

while, the envoy lowered

It seems that I have overstayed my welcome.

these words, the envoy

out."

two lieutenants rose, doing exactly

"What are you all so down for? Is there a need to worry

to

get me killed one day, anyway. This way, it'll just be

a slap to the back of the

"Hey! Hey! Paws off!"

have a wife, Goggles." Gertrude smiled, seemingly enjoying Rollan's slap

because my dream woman was stolen from me!" Goggles protested, rubbing the

earned him another

returned to the room as

clanging of drinks and the swinging of beer began once more. But, it was clear that there was still a slight fog hanging over them all. They chugged their alcohol just a bit more enthusiastically, spoke just a little less confidentally… laughed just a

everyone began to stumbled back to their own homes. The only ones who remained were the poor single folk with no families

man wrapped an arm around

I hear this city we just conquered has

eyes. "Get

heartily. "Only if I get to embrace two busty babes. Miles, Austin,

talk away from the General." Gertrude snapped, sending a kick at

all so lucky as to have a beauty like you pining

halberd only to

from the tent, leaving no one but

floor, opened a single eye. Noticing the odd atmosphere and realizing his