Overgeared

-The possibility of suffering direct damage seems very low....

-Yes.

Those who were anxious about the orcs’ march, calling it the ‘worst disaster since the great demon’, gradually regained stability.

-It is quite different from the great demon.

The great demons treated humans as cattle. They one-sidedly abused, slaughtered, and ridiculed humans. The orcs were different. They were also intelligent beings who could be classified alongside humans. Unlike the great demons, they were common-sense opponents and not as cruel as the great demons. They didn’t impose their ideas of justice on humans. However, they argued that they needed territory to live.

“I, the lord who leads the great warriors, Teruchan! Our great warriors don’t have the hobby of torturing the weak! Guruk! Gruruk! I will guarantee your safety if you raise the white flag and surrender your land!”

Howl City Fortress—it was the gateway to the Fold Kingdom, and there were always 30,000 elite troops stationed there. The soldiers were commanded by veterans who went through all sorts of hardships, and the knights led the way in defeating the invaders.

Yes, Howl’s army was valiant. They would stand up, even if the empire invaded. The reason why the Fold Kingdom wasn’t afraid of the empire’s retaliation after going under the Overgeared Kingdom was that they trusted Howl’s army. However...

“These sons of a bitches. Why covet our kingdom? They are many countries richer than us.”

“That’s right. There is no use for this barren land.”

“Perhaps they aren’t aware of the state of our country? They are surprisingly good conversationalists. Perhaps they will step back if we explain it well?”

Even Howl’s army was shrank back in front of the orcs. The sight of 100,000 dark-skinned orcs, with a height of at least two meters, under the walls placed a great pressure on them. In particular, the orc lord in the lead was terrifying. The mere sight of his eyes made them feel nauseous. A few soldiers’ pants were already wet.

“Umm...” Marquis Veze—the lord of Howl and the symbol of the Fold Kingdom’s armed forces who was famous for being the idol of tens of millions of guardian knight players—came to a decision after agonizing over the matter. “A conversation. That is a good way. Open the gates. I will go out and talk to them.”

“That is impossible!” The marquis’ men were shocked.

Sure, the orcs were unexpectedly gentleman. They were like knights worshipping chivalry. When they heard that the small villages the orcs passed on the way were safe, they thought that orcs were better than some humans. However, this could be an act. In the first place, orcs were the enemy. There was no fool who would tell their commander to step into the middle of enemy territory.

“The fortress is doomed the moment they harm you or take you hostage.”

“That’s right! Please be cautious! Please send out the warden!”

“The captain is hiding while asking for a conversation? The orcs will respond well. They would laugh at us.”

“Just fight! It is too dangerous for you to go out in person!”

“That's right! They are orcs! Monsters! There is nothing to talk about!”

“Then shall we fight blindly?”

“We have 30,000 strong soldiers! We’ll be able to hold on if we stay in the castle!”

“There is hope because an army has been dispatched from the capital!”

“Is it really possible?”

“...” Everyone shut their mouths at the marquis’ question. The marquis’ gaze was aimed at a large spear stuck in the city gates. It was a spear that Orc Lord Teruchan had thrown from ‘an invisible place.’ The spear caused cracks in the walls, and even dozens of knights combined couldn’t pull it out. It was as if it had been there since the beginning.

“We will only be able to hold on for two days. The moment they start the offensive, the walls will collapse, and the fortress will be thoroughly trampled on. Rather than increasing the number of victims with meaningless resistance, it is better to try and talk to them first.”

“However, if the marquis suffers a disaster, we won’t be able to last for even two days.”

strike at my neck, throw away the fortress and retreat to the capital.

cowards who run away without even

that today’s choice was the only way to protect the country. Endure the humiliation for

“Sir!”

persuade Marquis Veze any longer. He broke through the barriers made by his subordinates with his body

“This...!”

the walls. They saw Marquis Veze come face to face with Orc Lord Teruchan. The Marquis was a guardian knight who specialized in defending. Among the other nobles and knights, Marquis Veze’ body was large like that of a giant yet he felt dwarfed among

of the Fold Kingdom. Orc Lord

He was very pleased with the courage of

territory of our Fold Kingdom is famous for being the most barren on the continent. The mountains are common, and we

should invade other kingdoms?

asking you to

were much higher than other kingdoms. Marquis Veze, who always fought in the vanguard, had cut off the breaths of tens of thousands of monsters. It was a strange and difficult thing for Marquis Veze to bow his head to orcs whom

so, he didn’t hesitate at all. He bowed his head politely. “The Fold

and guilt since he had been fighting for his country all his life. However, he was forced to speak honestly since he

also a popular assessment in the world. Teruchan listened to him and laughed. “For our warriors, the territory of the Fold Kingdom is the best

“...?”

He thought they invaded the Fold Kingdom because they didn’t know anything. That’s why he believed a conversation would work. The orcs would leave easily once they realized they had nothing to gain from conquering this place. Yet he

the baffled marquis. His large teeth were more

train and fill our hunger by

“...!”

The Fold

a shocked breath as he realized the hope he sought was a vain dream. Simultaneously, he made a quick decision. He had to go back to lead the soldiers to retreat. In order to fight against the orcs, it was most efficient to rally all the armies throughout the Fold Kingdom to the capital. However,

‘This...!’

were domesticated by the orcs. They were powerful enough to hunt monsters and were several times faster than

“Human with courage.”

“...?”

speak with dignity in front of me. Grruk. Based on your manner, you are also a warrior. Kurruk. Out of a warrior’s honor, I want to

“...!”

was once again illuminated in the marquis’ eyes. The orc lord directly

“Thank you!”

suggested to Marquis

duel. Moreover, it was a duel that was advantageous to

blows. Grruk. Kurruk. I will respect you as

Veze was

orc army would retreat...? Marquis Veze doubted it because it was too favorable. Teruchan thought the

are watching. Guruk. Here. Kurruk. If I’m lying, grruk, I will be expelled from the seat of a

could be trusted. Marquis Veze nodded. “Okay. I’ll accept the

doom. With this resolve, the marquis pulled out his shield and his sword. He was a knight with a firm resolve. Not only was he revered by the knights of other nations, he was also the idol of tens of millions of guardian knight players. The orcs let out excited sounds. It was because he covered his entire body with a shield

burst out laughing. “Indeed! An outstanding warrior as I expected!

thicker than sheet metal. The twitching muscles were as majestic as rocks. The calluses on the hands, which were huge enough to hold

shrink back. He was also a champion of reversal. Born in the weakest country, he had always fought against disadvantages. He knew better than

‘Come!’

used all types of defensive skills. There were seven skills

able to learn one of the will make you the strongest tanker.’ This was the guardian knights’ beloved statement that made Marquis Veze seem like a giant

up. Teruchan’s broadsword

over 100 meters and rolled across

The 30,000 soldiers at

-Oh my god...

It was shocking to see the ultimate goal of the guardian knights, Marquis