Chapter 399: Problems in Paradise (1/2)
”Saronite Mountains again? Huh, interesting…” Aiden muttered, after listening to the Orc Elder. The threads of fate seemed to be converging around that area lately.
From the supposed underground maze that may or may not house another Primal Altar, to the threat of the encroaching forces of the Empire now to even a hidden village of mostly defenseless orcs…
Thinking it through, Aiden couldn't help but slightly frown, causing the orc elder to grow worried upon noticing his reaction.
'[Orc] Did I offend him somehow?' He wondered, looking anxious and worried at the same time.
”[Orc] Uhm… Honored Lord…” With dread, he meekly voiced his growing concern, focusing his gaze on the wrinkles on the young man's forehead.
”[Orc] Huh?” Jolted awake from his sudden reverie, Aiden turned at the source of the voice, only to suddenly realize that he suddenly wandered off. A wry look curved his lips, he looked slightly abashed as he matched the elder's distressed gaze.
”[Orc] Ah, I apologize, it's just…” He shook his head, forcing his usual calm smile to emerge once again on his expression. ”[Orc] Doesn't matter I suppose. So, we have a group of stranded, forgotten, or just simply left behind a group of orcs, mostly wives, elderlies, and children that are still waiting for your return?”
”[Orc] Yes, Honored Lord. We have left behind a single group of warriors as guards, but that's it. While the mountains are mostly peaceful, there are some occasional dangers lurking in the depths. They should probably be fine, but they won't last by themselves forever.”
The second elder stepped forward, caressing his own knuckles in his nervousness, he asked.
”[Orc] Young Lord, no… Honored Lord, may I… may we request to bring them to this place?”
Aiden shook his head, but before they could ask about his decision he explained.
”[Orc] There is no need. I will have business in that region relatively soon… Maybe in 2-3 weeks. Then, once I get there I will bring you guys back, to help me locate your missing people. Would that work?”
The eyes of both elders instantly lit up, they nodded with fervent passion.
”[Orc] Y-yes, Honored Lord! That should be perfect! Thank you for your boundless kindness!”
”[Orc] It's okay, just… stop calling me that.” Aiden sighed, turning his gaze once again on his still quite downtrodden servant. ”Roas, this would solve the issue for the time being. I know that it's still not the best as that's only a small amount of females, but we can work on this issue more.”
”[Orc] Yes, Young Master.” Roas nodded, with a bit of lingering melancholy. The memories of all those that they lost still seemed to weigh heavily on his mind, despite being exiled and shunned by the very same people before.
”[Orc] Anyway… that's for the most pressing matter…” Seeing that there was nothing he could do for his friend-slash-servant for the time being, he returned his attention to the list in front of him once more.
”[Orc] So what's next… Conflicts between goblins and orcs… Bowyers, Blacksmith's needing more manpower… hmm… Ohh, this is interesting!” He exclaimed with a surprised smile emerging on his face. ”Lack of Weather? What do you guys mean by that? Care to explain?”
He tried to hide the expectant smile that began to showcase itself on his face. After all, this was the perfect request to test his Management Powers in this world. Would he truly be capable of altering things such as the weather? If so, how?