Chapter 4 (2/2)
“Kueeek, the coood’… Those kinds of cost Orcs In fact, those are the only kind we have”
The ‘valiant’ nature of Orcs was already well known ast the defensive troops of Potellan The heroic deaths of Orcs that charged in the face of overwheliven Luke many chills
“Persistent bastards…”
The i without hesitation into impenetrable defense lines was still clear in Luke’s mind”
“Ok, I do see where you are co fronificent coh”
Kurotan sed, and looked pitifully at Luke before replying
“Take us in”
“…”
“Help us adjust as humans”
“I have already refused! Why would I help you when I don’t knohat you’re plotting for after you become ‘humans’?”
“Orcs do not plot We merely wish to follow Maal’s will, and carry on our worshi+p after we become humans”
“How the hell could I possibly believe you? You could be lying just to maintain your lives!”
“We are not afraid of death Kueeek”
Kurotan snorted with derision
“Kueeek, it is an honor to return to the arreat Maal”
Luke nodded his head slowly That mindset would explain the valiant nature of Orcs
“You Orcs really live your lives without planning”
“…”
“Out of nowhere, you kidnap an enemy commander and ask hiht he would agree, just like that?”
“We will pay a price for your help”
Luke snorted coldly
“What price? The food supplies you guys have pillaged until now? Treasures?”
“We do not have food supplies The last of it was sent to the Pushan Tribe before we found out about the massacre”
“Then what price will you pay for my help?”
“For the rest of our lives, our axes will be yours”
Luke’s eyes opened ith disbelief
“Yo-you will pledge fealty to me?”
“Yes Our lives will be yours should you help us become humans Your orders shall be followed”
Luke re at Kurotan
“So that’s why you chose nificent’ commander”
Luke continued to stare Kurotan down
“You guys do not trust humans Hoill you swear fealty to me when you do not trust me?”
“Hu It is hard for us to trust such beings”
“I cannot deny that Although humans that do not lie exist”
“Kueeek We sile human, and follow him until the end”
“And that chosen human is me?”
“Correct”
Luke stared at Kurotan with almost pity He had known that Orcs were simple and slow, but not that they would be si such a situation
“I almost have no words to respond with…”
It was also true, however, that Luke couldn’t help but be attracted to the option
Orcs were a race that followed a coe into the enemy lines alone Born warriors that did not even have the concept of disobeying an order
‘I did wish for at least a couple of soldiers that took after the Orcs during my time as a Centurion…’
Kurotan fidgeted nervously while waiting for Luke’s answer
“Why not Hal, whom you captured as well? He seemed to be a part of a crime syndicate He would have accepted your offer without a second thought”
“We cannot trust him”
“And you can trust me?”
Kurotan stared Luke dead in the eyes
“One thing is for certain Should we follow you, ill not die a dog’s death in less battles”
“…”
“That is the reason e have chosen to trust and swear fealty to you”
Kurotan’s eyes turned even more sincere
“We have no other plots Please, trust us”
“Ha… It is unlikely for your simple brains to co else you wish for? Like enacting vengeance upon the Pushan Tribe that drove the Latillas into extermination?”
“Of course ish for vengeance! If possible, we hope you will give us the chance to enact it”
Luke pondered furiously for a while before looking back at Kurotan
“It is not a problem I can answer easily Can I have some time to think?”
“Kueeek, how much time?”
“I will give you ”
“Tomorrow afternoon is the time when the humans launch their final push”
“You will have your answer before then”
Kurotan nodded silently
“As you wish I ait until tomorrow”
“Good I will see you tomorrow, Kurotan”