The Author's POV

Chapter 622

"You've fought well."

Silug didn't know how to react after hearing those comments as he was left humiliated on the ground. He wanted to retaliate and say; 'It's not over.', but as his eyes paused on the finger that was aimed at his forehead, he involuntarily swallowed a mouthful of saliva.

'I will die.'

With just a glance he recognized the power hidden within that single gesture, and it was then that he relaxed his body.

He kept his head lowered for a little while longer.

"I..I've lost."

It took a while for the loss to finally register inside of his mind, and when he did, he felt extreme disappointment in himself.

'Who would've thought that the human would grow up to be so strong.'

He wasn't very knowledgeable about humans, however, he did know a couple of simple facts.

For example, he knew that humans lived a relatively short life, and he also knew that humans only just recently gained access to mana.

For them to develop so much…

It was truly frightening.

"Kill me."

After some while, Silug murmured feebly. Although he spoke in a low voice, everyone in the square could still hear him. When the orcs in the room heard his comments, their complexions transformed.

Only Ren remained indifferent to his words as he continued to stare at Silug.

Opening his mouth, he asked.

"Is the idea of working for me that repulsive to you? …Repulsive enough to make you want to kill yourself rather than accept my offer?"

"No."

Silug weakly shook his head while he looked at the other orcs present.

"…I just can't bear to part with them. For over sixty years I have fought with everyone here and treated them as my kin, my family. As the Chief of the tribe, it would only mean treason if I leave and let them die at the hands of the demons. Becoming the Chief comes with heavy responsibilities, and leaving them when they need me the most isn't one of them."

His voice raised as he clenched his teeth.

"That will not be something that I, Silug, will do!"

His loyalty was undying.

He would never let anything happen to his clan even if it resulted in him letting go of his pride and morals.

'…whatever it takes.'

"Interesting."

He was surprised to hear Ren's voice. Compared to before, it was a lot less serious.

Yet, right as Silug met his eyes once again, he felt a weird sense of intimidation coming from him.

He couldn't quite explain it, but the feeling was akin to having his whole body submerged inside a cold pool of water.

Mustering every bit of his strength, he asked Ren.

"What is interesting?"

"You."

on both knees and inched closer to

I needed. You don't have to

"What about my tribe?"

prompting him to

"Hm?"

to my tribe once

"Your tribe?"

head ever so

shrugged his

know? They aren't

heart sank when he

expected, he only cares about

Silug understood his position well. However, that didn't mean he couldn't

right as his hand was about to grab it, he felt the sole of

want to

met

glared at

told you before. I will not be leaving my tribe. You

does sound quite troublesome. You did sign a contract with Angelica, so killing

Ren's eyes squinted.

while, he

of rooms to rest, I'll think

"Huh?"

comprehend what was happening

only after Ren spoke again that he finally woke up

"You deaf?"

"…You heard him."

to stare in the direction of where the other orcs

the other humans

his body with his axe, Silug slowly stood up and

you're doing this, but I hope you know

"Oh, I know."

patting Silug

"You should get ready."

"Get ready?"

to

was only met with an

"You'll know soon enough."

and walked away, with the others lagging behind. It goes without saying that a few orcs guided them during the

is

felt an ominous premonition when he stared

didn't doubt that

was linked to the demon

the human would take such

only

big was heading their way. Possibly a war? Or something

His

attention back toward the

for combat. Tell the other orcs to be

including Omgolung, were astonished by his order, but when they realized how serious Silug was, they promptly

"Understood."

they departed and started to get

to empty out,

the reason why you were able to become as strong as you

"Yes."

did not lie and nodded his

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