Praise the Orc! Chapter 149:
Chapter 149 – Great Duel (3)
Yellow lived in Alaste and realized that someone had visited her bedside last night . There was a letter on the desk next to her bed .
She got goosebumps as she checked the letter .
“This…”
She wondered who sent it . The author didn’t state their identity, as only a few things were mentioned . However, it contained something shocking that she had never considered at all .
“No way,” she murmured .
“Perhaps?”
But it made sense . She read the letter once again before exiting Elder Lord .
***
Crockta sat in front of a fireplace with VIgo .
“I didn’t see Yellow today . Was she dragged by the call of the stars? I truly feel sorry for that friend . ”
The NPCs understood the concept of disconnection as the users being summoned to the abyss . In a way, it wasn’t wrong . Going back and forth between Elder Lord and Earth . This situation often happened so users found it hard to have a close relationship with NPCs . It was hard to trust those who suddenly disappeared ahead of important things .
Therefore, users who couldn’t connect for long tended to only socialize with other users . This was because NPCs didn’t trust them .
“Yellow is normally good so this is surprising . ”
Of course, Yellow was excellent in Elder Lord . She had been living like an NPC for nearly a year . This allowed her to move up to the position of working for the lord .
“I guess she has something to do . ” Crockta smiled strangely .
She probably ended the connection after reading the letter that Crockta sent her at night . He wasn’t sure if it would work, but he needed to do what he could . The kingdom’s path involved the Heaven and Earth Clan . It was already a public fact and there was a precedent where they devastated any areas in the name of the kingdom .
In particular, the southeast region with no clear system was brutally destroyed and the ruins broadcasted several times . The Heaven and Earth Clan didn’t keep faith with NPCs . As long as they considered Elder Lord a game, Crockta needed to extend this duel agreement not only to NPCs but users as well .
“By the way, what are they doing?”
Vigo turned his head at Crockta’s words . In the meantime, Grandmaster Galadin and Anor were staring at each other .
“Ohhh…”
Anor, who was very timid and not good with eye contact, desperately tried to turn his head away with red cheeks . It looked so funny that Tiyo joined Galadin in staring at Anor . As the eyes of the two people focused on him, Anor turned his eyes towards his hands .
“I got it . Stop! Stop!”
Galadin and Tiyo chuckled .
“You will be stronger if you don’t avoid the eyes of others . ”
Tiyo approached, “In other words, don’t act like this forever dot! Kahahat!”
“Ahyu . ” Anor seemed like he was about to cry . “It is strange when you keep staring . ”
“You are very shy . Don’t avoid other people’s eyes . It is a shame . Hahat!” Galadin was famous for identifying people’s characteristics and leading them to the right path .
Crockta seemed to know the secret after exchanging blows with him . Galadin had the ability to read inner thoughts, like he was telepathic . During the spar, he predicted all of Crockta’s moves . There was the feeling that he knew in advance every move Crockta was going to do and could cope with it .
Crockta won, but he wasn’t sure the results would be the same if they really tried to kill each other .
“He is a mysterious person . ” Crockta stated .
“That is correct . A mysterious person . He looks inside people . ”
If he could really see into a person’s heart, he would be able to find out their problems . His teachings were about inner matters, rather than technical ones .
Crockta also received advice from him .
“What did he say to Brother? If you don’t mind, please let me know . I am curious . Is a warrior like you lacking anything?”
“Um…” Crockta recalled Galadin’s words . “Just…”
Vigo was right .
Galadin wasn’t just a person who strengthened knights . When wielding a sword, he was an aggressive knight . But after putting it away, he looked at the other person with warm eyes . He was someone who caused the other person to grow as a human .
“He told me not to shoulder everything alone . ”
“Oh, indeed . Brother has something . ” Vigo raised his thumb . “Doesn’t he feel like a father when he says that?”
Crockta laughed . His father passed away but memories from his childhood still remained . He never resented his parents . In life, how many people had the strength to look straight at themselves?
“That’s right . ”
Now it was Tiyo’s turn to receive advice from Galadin . However, Tiyo disliked this and refused his advice . An angry Galadiin wielded his sword . Tiyo ran away .
“Stop dot! I understand! I understand dot!”
“This guy! Listen to the adults!”
“I am an adult dot!”
“If you are an adult, listen to a real adult!”
“I am a gnome! General, General!”
“General? Shoot it once!”
“Kiyak!”
Tiyo screamed as he ran away from Galadin’s wooden sword . Crockta and Vigo burst out laughing as they saw it .
“Phew . Truly . ”
The still embarrassed Anor was fanning himself as he walked towards Crockta .
“We have to watch you for you to grow . Isn’t it?”
“……”
“……”
“…Excuse me?”
Vigo and Crockta stared at Anor, mimicking Galadin and Tiyo from earlier .
Anor blushed . “No, now…”
They diligently gazed at Anor’s face . Anor was embarrassed and covered his face . “Don’t do it! Ah!”
Anor’s face turned bright red as he ran somewhere else .
“Anor Brother is both handsome and cute . The females will like him . ”
“Kulkulkul . ”
It was enjoyable . Alaste was a vibrant city filled with laughter . Whether it was the nature of the people or the richness of the natural environment, they seemed to enjoy each moment . Of course, it wasn’t just due to material reasons that laughter was gradually disappearing from the prosperous modern age compared to Elder Lord .
“Vigo . You were right . ”
“What do you mean?””
“Alaste is a wonderful place . ”
“Of course . I don’t lie! Hahahat! Viva Alaste!”
“Kulkulkul!”
In a matter of days, Crockta had explored all over Alaste . Every time he walked through a city, Crockta felt fear towards him, whether it was because he was an orc or his frightening appearance . In fact, he wasn’t a real orc but a human being wearing the shell of an orc . However, there were still negative prejudices towards his shell .
But Alaste was different . The children came to play with Crockta while merchants added orc goods . He felt like a welcomed guest .
“Brother . Now you know . Why I kept hanging onto you, despite it being the first time we met . ” Vigo placed a hand on Crockta’s shoulder and gazed into the distance . “The kingdom and Adandator is trying to destroy such a beautiful place . ”
Once incorporated into the kingdom, this landscape would disappear . The citizens would suffer under heavy taxes and young people would be conscripted for war . The lands under the kingdom’s reign were already going through this process .
Crockta nodded . “I heard that Adandator is a handsome, young man .
“Yes . His face is famous . ”
“Then I’ll beat him up and make him look worse than me!”
Crockta shouted . It was Crockta’s declaration that he would protect Alaste with his best efforts!
But Vigo wasn’t very impressed by the remark . “No matter how much you hit him, it will be difficult…”
“……”
Crockta’s face stiffened . Vigo hurriedly changed his words .
“Ah, no . I believe in Brother!”
“It is okay . I’ll fight in the duel…”
“What are you talking about? Brother’s face is better than his . Really! I’m not lying!”
***
The Elder Lord community had recently heated up because of a new topic . And the one at the heart of the topic was the Heaven and Earth Clan .
[Author: Yellow Alaste]
[Title: Announcing the negotiations between those who love Alaste and the Heaven and Earth Clan . ]
[Hello . I am a native of Alaste, Yellow who loves Alaste .
The human kingdom is expanding its forces in recent years . The Alaste that I love is in crisis but most users don’t know exactly what is happening . The kingdom and Alaste have decided to settle their fighting in a one-on-one duel through their respective representatives .
We can settle this without having to fight against each other .
If the kingdom wins, Alaste will be incorporated into the kingdom . If Alaste wins, it will remain independent as a neutral city and the kingdom won’t invade Alaste in the future .
In fact, the possibility of us winning is low . Even though we have Grandmaster Galadin, the kingdom has the famous Adandator . However, the users who love Alaste are eager for a miracle to happen .
Anyway, the reason I am writing this is to plead with the Heaven and Earth Clan . There are users who regard NPCs as consumables, mere artificial intelligence and doesn’t feel any remorse . The Heaven and Earth Clan especially has such tendencies .
So we are worried that even if Galadin and Alaste wins, the Heaven and Earth Clan will ignore the existing negotiations and hit Alaste . Users often do this, not just the Heaven and Earth Clan . People will know this . But we are users who love Alaste, and we hope that the users, including the Heaven and Earth Clan, will accept the result .
Therefore, we have asked the Heaven and Earth Clan to sign a memorandum stating that they will comply with the agreement between Alaste and the kingdom . Heaven and Earth’s clan master Choi Hansung has agreed .
This is the actual memorandum .
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I am posting this here because I hope that all users who enjoy Elder Lord will be the notaries of this memorandum .
We don’t want Elder Lord to be ruined by a reckless war .
If there are hundreds of users, there are hundreds of ways to play . I fell in love with Alaste from the first moment I saw it . Alaste is a really beautiful place . I used to always brag about it and I am still proud .
If Alaste is defeated, I will probably disappear from this forum . I will also delete my character . There is no reason to play . If there are people who want to continue seeing it like me, please pray with us .
I hope for a miracle .
Alaste Lover, Yellow . ]
Yellow posted on a famous community board . This article immediately became a hot topic .
The first reason was that the greatest knights in Elder Lord, two grandmasters were having a confrontation . Another reason was that the author was Yellow, a user who managed to become a senior official .
Yellow was the user whose name became famous with an Elder Lord strategy guide . Users who wanted to become civil servants in Elder Lord would regard her guide as a textbook . In addition, she introduced users to the calm lifestyle of Alaste and made many users turn to Alaste .
Her article became a hot topic and thousands of comments had already been posted .
The Heaven and Earth Clan also confirmed her post .
***
“Is it okay?”
Hyunchul, ‘Luin’ in Elder Lord said . After helping to lure and kill Lenox, he was now an executive in the Heaven and Earth Clan . In addition, using his friendship with the NPCs and Choi Hansung, Keynes went from being the clan master of Thawing Balhae to the vice clan master of Heaven and Earth .
The clan master was ‘Rommel’ but most of the clan’s actions came from Keynes’ head .
“There’s nothing to worry about . ”
Rommel smiled and drank his wine . This was the clan dwelling in the capital, Esperanza . It was a land they had received directly after gaining the favor of the king . The room they were talking in was luxurious and wasn’t lacking when compared to a noble’s house . All of this was due to the members of Thawing Balhae who joined Heaven and Earth .
“Do you really think Adandator can be beaten?”
“Indeed…”
“He is a monster . I’ve talked to Adandator and he is confident that he can beat Galadin . Galadin is old and Adandator has already reached a new level . ”
“I’m glad that monster isn’t our enemy . ”
“I completely agree . So don’t worry . The woman thinks it will work, but it will end without a problem . ” Rommel handed the wine glass to Keynes who was sitting silently . Keynes smiled and received it . “Why aren’t you saying anything?”
“There is something that bothers me . ”
Keynes’ nerves were sharp after the Maillard branch of the clan collapsed . All of Maillard’s members mentioned the NPC called Crockta . Everyone knew that the Thawing Balhae had been destroyed by the Righteous Orc . A coincidence? Or maybe he was chasing after them in the Heaven and Earth Clan .
“Don’t worry about it . You are here now . ”
“Yes . ”
Keynes nodded . Even so, he couldn’t help being worried . Rommel laughed .
“Keynes, you are always worrying . ”
Luin suddenly said, “Speaking of worrying, what will happen if Adandator is beaten?”
“Um…well, it can’t be helped . I actually thought about ignoring it but then that girl made the post . ”
“Yellow’s head is quite good . ”
“It’s a last hurrah . Anyway, Adandator will win . Now, drink . ”
Rommel, Luin, Keynes, and the other high ranking members of the Heaven and Earth Clan nodded . They raised their cups at the same time and shouted, “Heaven and Earth!”
“War!”
***
A few days later on a sunny day, both the Lord of Alaste and the King of the Kingdom led their knights out on the Gabriel Plains located not too far from Alaste .
It was for the great duel .