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."

bent down on both knees

I needed. You don't

"What about my tribe?"

prompting him to lower his head to

"Hm?"

my tribe once I

"Your tribe?"

his head ever

then shrugged his

should I know? They aren't my

when he heard

only cares

position well.

that wasn't so far from him, but right as his hand was about to

you really want

met with Ren's questionable

at him

I will not be leaving my tribe. You either kill me today or

a contract

Ren's eyes squinted.

a while,

to rest, I'll think about

"Huh?"

as a result of Ren's surprising words. He couldn't comprehend what was happening as all he could muster was a blank

that

"You deaf?"

"…You heard him."

turned his head to stare in the direction of where the other orcs were, awakening them

and the

Silug slowly stood up and

understand why you're doing this, but I hope you know that this gesture won't make me change my

"Oh, I know."

while patting Silug on the

"You should get ready."

"Get ready?"

his head to stare

only met

"You'll know soon enough."

the others lagging behind. It goes without saying that a few

is the human talking

an ominous premonition when he

his words sounded suspicious, Silug didn't doubt that the

was linked to the demon through contract, his death

was no way the human would take such a

only mean one

their way. Possibly a war? Or

His years of

back toward the orcen delegates, he

other orcs to be wary. Activate all the defenses and equip your armor

order, but when they realized how serious

"Understood."

after that, they departed and started

take long for the square to empty out, leaving Omgolung

to become

"Yes."

did not lie and nodded his

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