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."

down on both knees

and strength are amazing. Just what I needed. You don't have to worry about your

"What about my tribe?"

mid sentence, prompting him to

"Hm?"

to my tribe once I

"Your tribe?"

head

shrugged

I know? They

when

only cares about

understood his position

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

want to do

met with

at him

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

did sign a contract with Angelica,

Ren's eyes squinted.

a while, he

couple of rooms to rest, I'll think

"Huh?"

of Ren's surprising words. He couldn't comprehend what was happening as all he

Ren spoke again that

"You deaf?"

"…You heard him."

direction of where the other orcs

and the

stood up and looked at Ren. He had a complicated look on his

you're doing this, but I hope you know that this gesture

"Oh, I know."

head while patting Silug

"You should get ready."

"Get ready?"

snapped his head to stare

met with

"You'll know soon enough."

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

is the

when he stared at Ren's departing

words sounded suspicious, Silug didn't doubt that the

he was linked to the demon through contract,

no way the human would take such

could only mean

way. Possibly a war? Or something that was just as

he wasn't one to hesitate. His years of experience had taught him a

his attention back toward the orcen

to be wary. Activate all the defenses and

order, but when they realized how serious Silug was, they

"Understood."

departed and

the square to empty out, leaving Omgolung and

to become as strong as you are now and

"Yes."

not lie

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