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

Just what I needed. You don't have to

"What about my tribe?"

him to lower his head to stare at

"Hm?"

my tribe once I

"Your tribe?"

his head

shrugged

know? They

heart sank when he heard those

only cares about

position well. However, that didn't mean he

axe that wasn't so far from him, but right as his hand was about to grab it, he felt the

you really want to do

was met with Ren's questionable

at

I will not be leaving

quite troublesome. You did sign a contract with Angelica, so killing

Ren's eyes squinted.

a while, he

rooms to rest, I'll think

"Huh?"

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

Ren spoke again that he finally

"You deaf?"

"…You heard him."

the direction of where the other orcs were, awakening them

the other humans

his 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 make

"Oh, I know."

head while patting Silug on

"You should get ready."

"Get ready?"

head to stare in

met with

"You'll know soon enough."

around and walked away, with the others lagging behind. It goes without

What is the human talking

an ominous premonition when he

sounded suspicious, Silug didn't doubt

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

no way the human would take such

only mean

was heading their way. Possibly a war? Or something that was

but he wasn't one to hesitate. His years of

attention back toward the orcen

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

were astonished by his order, but when they realized how serious Silug was, they

"Understood."

after that, they departed and started to

the square to empty out, leaving

to become as strong as you are now and defeat

"Yes."

not lie

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