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

I needed. You don't have

"What about my tribe?"

Ren mid sentence, prompting him to lower

"Hm?"

will happen to my tribe once I

"Your tribe?"

tilted his head

then shrugged

should I know? They aren't

when he heard those

expected, he only cares

his position well. However, that didn't mean he couldn't

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

you really want to do

sight was met

at

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

sign a contract

Ren's eyes squinted.

while, he

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

"Huh?"

remained silent as a result of Ren's surprising words. He couldn't comprehend what was happening

Ren spoke again that he finally woke up from

"You deaf?"

"…You heard him."

to stare in the direction

and the other humans some

axe, Silug slowly stood up and looked at Ren. He had

you're doing this, but I hope you know that this gesture won't

"Oh, I know."

head while patting Silug on the shoulder

"You should get ready."

"Get ready?"

his head to

met

"You'll know soon enough."

the others lagging behind. It goes

ready? What is the human

ominous premonition when he stared at

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

he was linked to the demon

was no way the human would take such a big

could only mean

a war? Or something that was just as

one to hesitate. His years of experience

toward the

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

the delegates, including Omgolung, were astonished by his order,

"Understood."

departed and started to get everything

take long for the square to empty out, leaving Omgolung and Silug all

reason why you were able to become

"Yes."

lie and nodded his

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