The Author's POV

"Cough…cough!"

I coughed several times before finally reaching the castle's upper levels. When I opened the doors that led to the top of the castle, I saw the others standing in the same place I had left them, solemnly and heavily looking into the distance.

"How is the situation?"

I asked.

After sparing me a glance, Leopold commented.

"...Not good."

He was the only one who bothered to acknowledge me when everyone else was too busy observing the situation in the distance.

Boom—! Boom—!

The ground continued to shake, and anyone who paid close attention could hear the agonizing screams of the orcs as they struggled for their lives.

Seeing the scene, I asked Leopold.

"How many losses have the orcs sustained?"

"They've lost a couple of legions, and are barely holding on."

It was Angelica who spoke this time.

"The orc's line of defense will break soon. I was just about to call you, but it's good that you came here in time."

She added, her eyes squinting and locked in the distance.

"Mhm."

I nodded my head slowly and moved towards the edges of the wall.

From my vantage point, which allowed me to survey the entirety of the battleground, I could see how dire the situation was. Indeed, it was exactly as Angelica was describing it.

At this point, the orcs were just about managing to hang on. The only reason they were able to survive at the moment was because of Silug and Omgolung, who stood at the front and repelled the Marquis ranked demons.

If not for them, the situation would have been extremely precarious, if not hopeless altogether, and every single orc would have perished.

"Is it our time to finally make a move?"

Liam's voice, which was tinged with excitement, echoed beside me. Sparing him a glance, I shook my head.

"There is no 'our' in this situation. The only one that will move is me."

"Huh?!"

Everyone looked at me with surprised expressions when I said that. Before they could air their grievances, I added.

"I know you guys want to fight, but now is not the time. The only one that the demons are wary of, right now, is me. You guys will fight, but you aren't allowed to display a strength that is greater than half of your actual strength."

As soon as those words left my mouth, everyone's expression took a sharp turn for the worse. This was especially true for Liam, who appeared to have completely lost his soul.

maniac. I didn't doubt

worry, you will have plenty of time later to show off your skills. For now, please do as I say. It's the best way to end this farce as quickly

that I wanted to accomplish. Among these things, one of my goals

domain soon to be engulfed in a war, it was no longer as safe

faster rate than on earth, secretly building my forces for when the demon king arrives

come here for the sake of safety. Who knows, in the near future I might even be able to

ambitions which were spiraling out of proportion, I looked in

and get ready to

"Got it."

met mine. He immediately headed downstairs after he

from behind was Angelica, who was now essentially acting

we just hold back in the

placed his hand over the fortifications, ready to jump down at

chin when I looked at

won't be a problem if

over the others

Hein has to hold themselves back. You can go

anyways. He might attract some attention, but it wouldn't be to

shouldn't use the Gravar style at all if you can. If you do that, you'll end up getting way

one person that would stand out the most, it'd have to be Han

the group; however, this only applied to non-combat situations.

he might even be a lot more useful than I could

not think

of jealousy. It was only after I took a peek at

"Alright, let's go."

my hand against the walls of the castle, I jumped down and

others followed right after me from

***

Boom—

shot back and forth

was a brutal sight

he hiding?! Where are

frantic and angry could be heard. It belonged to none other than Azeroth, whose

this exchange that Silug was a notch weaker than

"Khhh…"

groaned in pain and glared in Azeroth's general direction. He remained silent throughout their conflict, much to the annoyance of Azeroth, who responded by attacking with an even

know how much I've waited for this moment!? Do you have any idea for how long I've planned this? My target used to be just you, but now that I've found out the truth, I'll make sure to eliminate everyone involved in your little schemes!

and at the same time, his body flashed through the air before materializing next to

to react, Azeroth was already by his torso and had his hand positioned directly in Silug's

Bam—!

erupted from Azeroth's palm, and Silug's body was hurled all the

Boom—!

him turned silent as the orcs within

"Ukhh.."

had very limited control over his body. It seemed as though every single part of his body had been completely crushed, and he had

"No..t yet."

desperate cries of his kin, he used whatever was left inside of him to

was only going to leave after he killed

'At least him...;

"Stay down."