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.”

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

cowards who run away without

that today’s choice was

“Sir!”

couldn’t persuade Marquis Veze any longer. He broke through the barriers made by his subordinates with

“This...!”

in defending. Among the other nobles and knights, Marquis Veze’ body was large like that of a giant yet he felt dwarfed among the orcs. In particular, he looked like a

the Fold Kingdom. Orc Lord Teruchan, I will tell you something

responded in an interested manner. He was very pleased with the courage of the slender man who jumped into the middle

Kingdom is famous for being the most barren on the continent. The mountains are common, and we don’t have the strength of the sea. It has no value

we should invade

you

always fought in the vanguard, had cut off the breaths of tens of thousands of

He bowed his head politely. “The Fold Kingdom isn’t worth conquering.

a crime that couldn’t be forgiven, even if it was for the sake of the country. In particular, Marquis Veze felt more shame and guilt since he had been fighting for his country all his life. However, he was forced to speak honestly since he wanted the orcs to step down.

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

“...?”

orcs’ ‘ignorance.’ 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 received a completely unexpected response. The territory of the Fold Kingdom was

smiled at the baffled marquis. His large teeth were more intimidating

and fill our hunger

“...!”

other country. Grruk. Kurruk. The Fold Kingdom is the right

failure. Marquis Veze took in 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...!’

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

“Human with courage.”

“...?”

front of me. Grruk. Based on your manner, you are also a warrior. Kurruk. Out of

“...!”

The orc

“Thank you!”

to Marquis

it was a duel that

for more than 10 blows. Grruk. Kurruk. I will respect

Veze was

need to fight and win. He just needed to endure 10 blows and the orc army would retreat...? Marquis Veze doubted it

your men are watching. Guruk. Here. Kurruk. If I’m lying,

“Okay. I’ll accept the suggestion. Please don’t

onto this line, even if it was rotten. If he didn’t grab onto this line, the only thing they would be waiting for was 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

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

rocks. The calluses on the hands, which were huge enough to

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

‘Come!’

of defensive skills. There were seven skills

will make you the strongest tanker.’ This was the guardian knights’ beloved

went up. Teruchan’s

over 100 meters and

at Howl Fortress were

-Oh my god...

goal of the guardian knights, Marquis Veze, be knocked down with a single