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."

both knees and inched closer to

and strength are amazing. Just what I needed. You don't have to worry about your accommodation since you'll be staying

"What about my tribe?"

Ren mid sentence, prompting him to lower his head

"Hm?"

my tribe once I

"Your tribe?"

his head ever

then shrugged his

should I know? They aren't

heart sank when he heard those

he only cares about

as Silug understood his position

the axe that wasn't so far from him, but right as his hand was about to grab it, he felt the sole of a foot press down against his

want to do

sight was met with

glared at

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

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

Ren's eyes squinted.

while, he

to rest, I'll think about a

"Huh?"

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

after Ren spoke again that he finally woke

"You deaf?"

"…You heard him."

head to stare in the direction of where the other

and the other

his body with his axe, Silug slowly stood up and looked at

hope you

"Oh, I know."

patting Silug

"You should get ready."

"Get ready?"

snapped his head to stare in

was only met with an ambiguous

"You'll know soon enough."

the others lagging behind. It goes without saying that

is

when he stared at Ren's

Silug didn't doubt that

linked to the demon through contract, his death would mean her possible

human

could only

Possibly a war? Or

His years of experience had

attention back toward

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

Omgolung, were astonished by his order, but

"Understood."

that, they departed and started

square to empty out, leaving

to become as strong

"Yes."

not lie and nodded his

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