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

I needed. You don't have to worry about

"What about my tribe?"

prompting him to lower his head

"Hm?"

to my tribe once

"Your tribe?"

tilted his head ever so

shrugged

should I know? They aren't

heart sank when

only

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

want to

was met

at him

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

contract with

Ren's eyes squinted.

a while, he

to rest,

"Huh?"

a result of Ren's surprising words. He couldn't comprehend what

again that he finally woke

"You deaf?"

"…You heard him."

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

the other humans

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

hope you know that this gesture won't

"Oh, I know."

patting Silug on the shoulder

"You should get ready."

"Get ready?"

snapped his head to stare

only met with

"You'll know soon enough."

the others lagging behind. It goes without saying that a few

is the human

ominous premonition when

doubt that the human was

to the demon through contract,

no way the human

could only mean one

big was heading their way. Possibly a war? Or

hesitate. His years of experience had taught him

his attention back toward the

combat. Tell the other orcs to be wary. Activate

of the delegates, including Omgolung, were astonished by his order, but when they realized how serious Silug was, they promptly

"Understood."

departed and started to

for the square to empty

were able to become as strong as you

"Yes."

not lie and

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