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

Just what I needed. You don't

"What about my tribe?"

him to

"Hm?"

my tribe

"Your tribe?"

his head ever so

then shrugged

should I know?

when he heard

only cares about

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

wasn't so far from him, but right as his hand

want to

was met

glared at

not be leaving my tribe. You either kill me today

did sign a contract with Angelica, so killing

Ren's eyes squinted.

while,

to rest, I'll think about a

"Huh?"

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

spoke again that he finally woke

"You deaf?"

"…You heard him."

ordered as he turned his head to stare in the direction of

the

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

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

"Oh, I know."

his head while patting

"You should get ready."

"Get ready?"

head to stare

he was only met

"You'll know soon enough."

the others lagging behind. It goes without

ready? What is

felt an ominous premonition when

words sounded suspicious, Silug didn't doubt that the

demon through contract,

was no way the human

could only mean one

way. Possibly a war? Or something

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

attention back toward the orcen delegates,

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

Omgolung, were astonished by his order,

"Understood."

they departed and started

for the square to empty

reason why you were able to become as strong as

"Yes."

did not lie and nodded his

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