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 and inched closer

what I needed. You don't have to worry about your accommodation

"What about my tribe?"

Ren mid sentence, prompting him to lower his head

"Hm?"

will happen to my tribe once I

"Your tribe?"

head

then shrugged his

I know? They

heart sank when he

expected, he only

position well. However, that

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

really want

met with Ren's questionable

at him

not be leaving my tribe. You either

sign a contract with Angelica, so killing you

Ren's eyes squinted.

while,

us a couple of rooms to rest, I'll think about a solution

"Huh?"

as a result of Ren's surprising words. He couldn't comprehend what

spoke again that he finally woke up from

"You deaf?"

"…You heard him."

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

him and the other humans some

stood up and looked at Ren. He had a complicated

I hope you know that this gesture won't make me

"Oh, I know."

while patting Silug on the shoulder

"You should get ready."

"Get ready?"

head to

was only met with

"You'll know soon enough."

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

What is the human

premonition when he stared at Ren's

didn't doubt that the human

end, as he was linked to the demon through contract, his death would

no way the human would take

could only mean one

their way. Possibly a war? Or something

to hesitate. His years of experience had taught him a lot of

attention back toward the orcen

ready for combat. Tell the other orcs to be wary. Activate all the defenses and equip

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

"Understood."

that, they departed and started to

to empty out, leaving Omgolung and

the reason why you were able to become as strong as you are now and defeat

"Yes."

lie and

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