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Chapter 197

Chapter 197 – Like a Slave, Like a King (1)

Crockta’s group left the great forest .  They were in the territory of the orcs . Although the forest was still thick, it wasn’t as dangerous as the great forest area .  As they passed through the forest, animals like deer and rabbits stared at them .

“A nostalgic landscape . ” Crockta muttered .

This was the scenery he saw when he was on his way to Grant to defeat the mutant wolves, his first assignment from Lenox .  If they kept heading north, they would soon reach Orcrox .

“It has been a long time since I’ve been to Orcrox, so it feels good . ” Zankus said . Crockta laughed .

“Don’t be excited, we are going to war . ”

“That makes me more excited . ”

“Kulkul, me too . It is exciting!”

Both orcs expressed confidence in the following battle .

“An incredible number of enemies will probably come . ”

“It doesn’t matter . If there are 10,000 people, hunt 10,000 people . If there are one million people, hunt one million people . ”

“If the gods come?”

Zankus smiled, “I will hunt a god . ”

An absurd remark! But they were Zankus, the hunter who penetrated the sun, and Crockta, the warrior who conquered the north and stopped the empire .  It wasn’t arrogant to say this .  Crockta and Zankus weren’t bragging, but talking about their aspirations in the future war .

“I see something dot . ” Tiyo shouted .

As he said, there was something . An adult’s figure could be seen from behind the bushes .  As they approached, the appearance became clearer .

“This…?”

It was an elf .  But it wasn’t an ordinary elf .

“What the hell is this guy dot?”

“It isn’t an ordinary elf . ”

“A little… No, the elf is very strange . ”

The elf, dressed in splendid clothing, was sitting on the rock and thinking about something .  He failed to notice Crockta’s group approaching him because he was deep in thought .  The figure of the elf was clearly like Rodin’s ‘The Thinker!’

But unlike the naked sculpture, his outside was beautiful and colorful . The silk and gold threads made him look as luxurious as the emperor . It was a strange appearance that didn’t match the forest .

“You over there . ” Crockta said as he approached .  But there was no answer .

“Hey dot!” Tiyo shouted .  The elf didn’t panic at the sudden yell . He raised a hand from his chin .  It was a signal to keep quiet .  However, Tiyo couldn’t .

“What are you doing dot?”

“……”

“Hey? Can you hear me dot?”

The elf, who had his eyes closed, sighed and got up .  His clothing flowed downwards .  “There are two kinds of people in the world . A person who interferes with someone’s thoughts, and a person who leaves them alone . ”

“Did we bother you dot?”

“I didn’t say that . But at the very least, I can’t let it go . ” His quiet voice had an air of dignity . They met an unusual person in the forest .

“What happened?” Then the bushes rustled and one more person appeared .  An orc warrior . He stood next to the elf and faced Crockta’s group .

“No, who are you?” The orc asked .

“That is what we want to ask dot!”

An orc stood beside an elf .  The combination of the luxuriously dressed elf and the orc warrior with the weapon was curious, like a nobleman and the servant who served him .

The orc rolled his eyes and introduced himself .  “I am Arakunta, who is accompanying this person . A warrior . ”

“The elf?”

The elf didn’t open his mouth . The orc explained .  “We met in the forest . I don’t know his name . ”

“What is your relationship dot? The combination of elf and orc is strange . ”

“Your group is also strange but…” The orc shrugged .  “I am on my way to Orcrox . I think that you are the same . Not long ago, there was an absurd divine message about the orcs being attacked . ”

Crockta nodded .  “Yes . We are on our way to meet the enemies of Orcrox . ”

“I am doing the same . Although immature, I am still a warrior recognized by Hoyt and Tashaquil! I can’t stay still . ”

Hoyt had become the warrior instructor after Lenox .  In other words, Arakunta was a warrior younger than Crockta .

Crockta smiled warmly .  “How brave! Truly an orc warrior, Arakunta!”

“Kulkulkul . It is nothing, Senior!” Arakunta already noticed that Crockta was a more experienced warrior than him .  “Anyway, I was going to Orcrox because of that, and was surrounded by ogres when passing through the great forest . It would be different if there was one, but there were too many for me . ”

Ogres were classified as some of the most dangerous among the creatures . There weren’t many monsters stronger than ogres, but they weren’t the top predators because of their small numbers .  Being able to face one ogre alone already made him a great warrior .

Of course, Crockta’s group were an exception because they had already gone beyond the normal level .

“Then this elf saved me . ”

“This elf dot?”

“Yes . He is a quiet person with many thoughts, but he has great strength . He defeated the ogres in an instant . He followed me once I said I was heading to Orcrox . I just took a few minutes to hunt . ”

Crockta’s group looked at the elf .  There was something about him apart from his unique appearance .  Crockta felt something unknown from him . There was a sense of familiarity about him .  It felt like he had seen the gaze that penetrated inside him before .  However, this was definitely the first time he saw the elf .

Crockta stared at him and asked, “Anyway, it is nice to meet you . What is your name? I am Crockta . As you can see, I am an orc warrior . ”

The reaction came from the side .

“Crockta…!”

Arakunta’s eyes widened .  Crockta was the envy of all newbie warriors .  The last person trained by legendary instructor Lenox, the apprentice warrior who grew up and quickly became the strongest orc . His name was all over the continent .  In particular, the story that he attacked the imperial army alone and eventually destroyed it with his friends was heard in every ear .

“Are you really the ‘Northern Conqueror’ and ‘Empire’s Deficit’ Crockta?” Arakunta asked .

“It is the first time I’ve heard of ‘Empire’s Deficit’ but I am definitely the ‘Northern Conqueror . ’”

“Ohh, Crockta! It is an honor to meet you!” Arakunta approached him for a huge and to shake hands . Crockta laughed and accepted him .  “Then the people here…”

Arakunta looked at Tiyo and Anor in turn .

“The famous two people who are always with Crockta…! No wonder why the combination was strange!”

Tiyo and Anor pricked their ears .  Arakunta pointed at Anor with shaking shoulders and shouted .

“Then this dark elf! You are the lord of the dead, ‘Death’s Ruler’ Anor!”



“……!”

Anor looked awkward .  He hadn’t used his necromancy often after coming down to the continent . Nevertheless, his reputation increased as he traveled with Crockta and such a great title ended up attached to him .

“If so, this small gnome!”

“Hehet, yes, I am that gnome dot!”

Tiyo shrugged .

“Magic Bullets Berserker!”

“W-What dot?”

“When a battle is going on, there is a rampage of magic bullets, ‘Magic Bullets Berserker’ Tiyo!”

Tiyo’s mouth twisted .  He didn’t seem to like the expression ‘berserker . ’

Tiyo cleared his throat and said .  “Hum hum . Well, rather than that expression…merciless shooter…storm bombardment…”

But Arakunta had already turned away .  “These two I know, but Orc, what is your name? You look like a hunter . ”

He examined Zankus . His tone was polite because he realized Zankus wasn’t an ordinary hunter after seeing the huge bow .  “Is your name perhaps…”

Zankus shrugged at Arakunta, “Zankus . ”

“Z-Z-Z-Zankus!”


Arakunta was thrilled as he looked at Crockta’s group .

“Crockta and his friends, as well as the legendary hunter who shot down the sun, ‘Sun Killer’ Zankus! That is a really huge arrow! I will have no regrets, even if I die today!”

He shook like Zankus’ arrow was pointed at him .

“Calm down . I’m not that great of an orc . ”

“What are you talking about? Zankus and Crockta are legendary orcs . I met legends today!”

Arakunta’s fussing continued .

“Hrmm…”

Crockta ignored Arakunta and looked at the elf .  He hadn’t heard the name of the elf yet .

“Anyway, so what is your name?”

“Name…I can’t tell you my name . ” The elf replied .

Crockta raised his eyebrows .

“What an expensive person . ”

“We aren’t going to stay together long, so there is no need to know my name . ”

“I see . Are you going to Orcrox?”

“No . ”

“Then where?”



“I’m not going anywhere . ”

His words were like a zen riddle .

“Then?”

“Until when is the right question . I will walk until I find the answer . ”

“Umm…”

“If you are heading to Orcrox, we should go together . ”

The elf wanted to join Crockta’s group .  

This elf had a strange head His clothing wasn’t that of a warrior, but he was a magician strong enough to defeat ogres . There were plenty of magicians who became strange due to their long research . The elf probably belonged in that category .

“Crockta! Let’s go to Orcrox together!” Arakunta’s eyes shone as he exclaimed .

Crockta looked back at his party .  Everybody shrugged .

“Well…there is no reason to reject dot . ”

“It doesn’t matter . ”

“Huhu, I will show you my skills dot!”

Thus, Crockta was accompanied by the novice warrior Arakunta and the unidentified elf .

 

***

Aklan’s expedition was cruising .  A few unexpected places declined but it was heading in a positive direction .

The number of volunteers increased as the faithful and temples continued to participate . Nobles and knights who wanted to build merits also joined the expedition . There were too many people, so he had to divide the command .

“The Blacksmith Company declined the deal,” Aklan said as he marched beside Adandator .

They were near Arnin, the city of elves .

“Why?”

“It is the result of the meeting they called . ”

“It is about trust . The orcs . ”

Aklan scratched his head .  “Well, it isn’t a big deal . We can find another company before the battle . There is time . Ask the Thompson Company; its headquarters in Anail are right in front of Orcrox . ”

“You should find out more . ” Adandator said while swinging his blade through the air .  “There are many unexpected things . Who knows what will happen in the future . Don’t you know? Perhaps Crockta has a relationship with Thompson . ”

“……”

Aklan imagined it . It seemed possible .

As he organized the expedition and moved across the continent, he had to face Crockta’s trail .  In fact, Aklan didn’t know much about Crockta . Before appearing in the south, the gods had whispered ‘Northern Conqueror’ and he was ‘Empire’s Deficit’ after fighting the empire . That was all he knew .

However, Crockta had many achievements outside the south . The people praised him .  It was an act difficult to imagine with a person colluding with the gray god .

“If that is the case…”

“Don’t worry about it . ”



Someone said from behind him .

It was one of the nobles who joined the expedition . He ruled a small territory in the east . Rather than volunteering because of faith, he wanted to increase his reputation and earn some of the profit from this expedition .

“Peros . ”

“Anail has a very dangerous man . ”

“Dangerous man?”

“He rules the underworld there . A man who runs Anail and exerts influence throughout the continent . The king of the back alleys . ” He smiled .  “Even Thompson can’t fight him in Anail . And I am familiar with the king of Anail . I did something for him before, and his work is thorough . I’ll ask him to stop Thompson from refusing the deal . ”

“He is a criminal . ”

“Of course, the worst villain and cold-blooded . But in this case, a villain is the strongest ally . Thompson can’t resist him . ”

Aklan fell silent .  While it would be better if the deal with the Thompson Company were successful, he was unwilling to hold hands with a criminal .

Adandator asked instead of Aklan .  “What is his name?”

“Derek . ”

“I’ve heard it somewhere before . Then, please ask . ”

“Please leave it to me . I will send a messenger down . It will be a quick horse . ”

A cooperation with Derek was established .  Aklan declared, “But we are are an expedition that follows the gods’ will . Holding hands with such a person…”

“You are a very stiff person . ”

Peros frowned .  Adandator also winked at him .

“Everybody…”

Aklan sighed, “Do you think so as well?”

Aklan looked back at the army following him .  Numerous gazes were gathered on him, They were the heads of the expedition moving with them . The nobles and commanders, as well as Aklan and Adandator .  They nodded as he listened to the conversation .

“If there is light, shadows have to exist . Please leave it to us this time . ”

“We need to be as prepared as possible . The orcs are tough opponents . ”

“There is a secular way of life . We need to use everything possible . :

Even the priests of the other temples closed their eyes . It was unspoken consent .  He couldn’t go against the majority opinion .  Aklan once again felt nervous about the expedition .  There was an anxiety that kept stabbing at his stomach .

Yes, it was present since Maillard .

‘All of them admire Crockta . ’

It was the same at Chesswood .

‘Listen carefully, Crockta is our hero!’

He once again deeply sighed .

“…I understand . ”

Peros gave an order to his deputy, who headed to the rear . Within a short time, a messenger rose away from the army .  Aklan felt heavier with every step .  He wanted to stop this .  But, he didn’t stop .  Numerous volunteers were following behind Aklan . Now he couldn’t stop .

He moved forward like he was pushed . Adandator, Peros, the other nobles who were shoulder-to-shoulder with him .  Aklan stepped forward like he was caught in their wave .  The momentum of the crowd didn’t stop .  He couldn’t tell whether he was leading them or being pushed by them .





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