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.”

and retreat to the capital. Prince Shining will

you want us to be cowards who

Still, don’t worry. Everyone will know that today’s choice was the only way to protect the

“Sir!”

longer. He broke through the barriers made by his subordinates with his

“This...!”

knights urgently rushed to 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

the leader of this fortress and a marquis of the Fold Kingdom. Orc Lord Teruchan, I will tell you something despite

pleased with the courage of the slender man who jumped into the middle of the enemy

common, and we don’t have the strength of

invade

asking you

types of monsters that appeared in the Fold Kingdom 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 he

his

since he had been fighting for his country

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

“...?”

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

marquis. His large teeth were more intimidating than any

and fill our hunger by hunting

“...!”

Kurruk. The Fold Kingdom is the right place for

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 idea was soon

‘This...!’

wasn’t possible. The red-spotted leopard—thousands of these beasts were domesticated by the orcs. They were powerful enough to hunt monsters and were several times faster than horses. Teruchan saw Marquis Veze’s trembling gaze directed at the

“Human with courage.”

“...?”

you are also a warrior. Kurruk. Out of a warrior’s honor, I

“...!”

again illuminated in the marquis’ eyes. The orc lord directly gave his country a chance, so

“Thank you!”

to Marquis Veze, “Fight

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

me, Orc Lord Teruchan, for more than 10 blows. Grruk. Kurruk. I will respect you as a

Marquis Veze

fight and win. He just needed to endure 10 blows and the orc army would retreat...? Marquis Veze doubted it because it was too favorable. Teruchan thought

Here. Kurruk. If I’m lying, grruk, I will

trusted. Marquis Veze nodded. “Okay. I’ll accept

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 with a shield while he held his sword, causing him to exert a great pressure. There was no room to attack. Any attack seemed like it would be blocked

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

sheet metal. The twitching muscles were as majestic as rocks. The calluses on the hands, which were

back. He was also a champion of reversal. Born in the weakest country, he had

‘Come!’

defensive skills. There were seven skills that

you the strongest tanker.’ This was the guardian knights’ beloved statement that made Marquis Veze

Teruchan’s broadsword was inserted.

Marquis Veze’s body flew over 100 meters

The 30,000 soldiers at Howl

-Oh my god...

to see the ultimate goal of the guardian knights, Marquis Veze,