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."

knees and inched closer to

don't have to worry about your accommodation since you'll be staying

"What about my tribe?"

sentence, prompting him to

"Hm?"

happen to my tribe once

"Your tribe?"

head ever so

then shrugged his

I know? They aren't my

heart sank when he

only

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

so far from him, but right as his hand was about to grab it, he felt the sole of

really want

sight was met

at

be leaving my tribe. You either kill me

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

Ren's eyes squinted.

while,

couple of rooms to rest, I'll

"Huh?"

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

that he finally

"You deaf?"

"…You heard him."

head to stare in the direction

him and the other humans some

slowly stood up and looked at

why you're doing this, but I hope you know that this

"Oh, I know."

his head while patting Silug on the

"You should get ready."

"Get ready?"

to

he was only met with an

"You'll know soon enough."

with the others lagging behind. It goes without

ready? What is the

an ominous premonition when he stared at

suspicious, Silug didn't doubt

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

no way the human

only

their way. Possibly a war? Or something that was

His years of experience had taught him a lot

attention back toward the

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

order, but when

"Understood."

after that, they departed and started to get

the square to empty out, leaving

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

"Yes."

lie and nodded

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