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

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

"What about my tribe?"

mid sentence, prompting him to lower his head

"Hm?"

my tribe once

"Your tribe?"

tilted his head

shrugged

should I know? They aren't

when he

only cares about

actions were understandable as Silug understood his position well.

for 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

you really want to

sight was met with Ren's questionable

glared at him

not be leaving my tribe. You either kill

did sign a contract with Angelica, so killing you

Ren's eyes squinted.

a while,

couple of rooms to

"Huh?"

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

only after Ren spoke again that

"You deaf?"

"…You heard him."

ordered as he turned his head to stare in the direction of where the other orcs were, awakening them from

the other

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

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

"Oh, I know."

nodded his head while patting

"You should get ready."

"Get ready?"

head to stare

only met with an ambiguous

"You'll know soon enough."

he turned around and walked away, with the others lagging behind. It goes without saying that a

is

an ominous premonition when he stared at Ren's departing

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

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

was no way the human would

only mean one

Possibly a war?

wasn't one to hesitate. His years

toward the

get ready for combat. Tell the other orcs to be wary. Activate all the

order, but when

"Understood."

that, they departed and started

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

were able to become as strong

"Yes."

not lie and nodded his

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