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

"What about my tribe?"

cut Ren mid sentence, prompting him to lower

"Hm?"

happen to my

"Your tribe?"

tilted his head ever

then shrugged his

I know?

heart sank when he heard

only cares

were understandable as Silug understood his position well. However, that didn't mean he

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

want

met with Ren's questionable

glared at him

I already told you before. I will not be leaving my

troublesome. You did sign a contract with Angelica, so killing you is off

Ren's eyes squinted.

while, he

couple of rooms to rest,

"Huh?"

comprehend what was happening as all he could muster

only after Ren spoke again that he finally woke up from

"You deaf?"

"…You heard him."

the direction of where the other orcs

him and the other

axe, Silug slowly stood up and looked at Ren. He had a complicated look on

doing this, but I hope you know that

"Oh, I know."

while patting Silug on

"You should get ready."

"Get ready?"

his head to

was only met

"You'll know soon enough."

lagging behind.

What is the human talking

an ominous premonition when he stared at Ren's departing

sounded suspicious, Silug didn't doubt that the human was on

the demon through contract, his death would mean

human would

could only mean

was heading their way. Possibly a

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

attention back toward the orcen delegates,

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

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

"Understood."

they departed and started to get

for the square to empty

able to become as strong as you are now and defeat

"Yes."

did not lie and nodded

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