Praise the Orc! Chapter 161:
Chapter 161 – Empire’s Public Enemy (2)
Crockta was waiting for the emperor’s army in the vicinity of Nataliya Forest . He couldn’t deal with a large army alone, so he chose the forest .
He would do guerrilla warfare . If the field of view was limited and wild beasts were present, he was confident that he could face the enemies . Of course, it was on the premise that there weren’t any people like Adandator present .
Crockta held his greatsword as he recalled the duel with Adandator . It was a good test . Crockta was able to see that Adandator’s swordsmanship was the result of patience and hard work . All the movements were repeated and his swords worn out . It was an extreme obsession .
Crockta was reminded of Hoyt when he saw Adandator . He had some resemblance to Hoyt, who repeated the movements hundreds of thousands of times . If there were more knights like Adandator, this fight would be dangerous .
“Bul’tar!”
A blow to the air . There was a shallow scratch on the tree . Crockta wielded his sword like crazy . Every time he wielded it, the blade tore at the tree . But despite his violent movements, the trees only received a few minor injuries .
It was extreme control . He only touched the tree with the tip of his sword before releasing it .
He dropped the sword .
Crockta took a deep breath . He looked up at the sky . In the thick forest that covered the sky, a few crows looked down at him and cried out .
“A crow is auspicious, but it is also a disaster . ”
In South Korea, the crying of a crow was a bad omen, but it was auspicious in the west . If so, what about the guest who had just come?
Crockta turned around . It was a guest he hadn’t expected . Crockta raised his hand towards the person riding towards him .
“It has been a while . ”
A man holding a sword . Adandator . He wasn’t dressed as a knight .
“Have you been well? Orc . ”
“I am Crockta . Human . ”
Crockta laughed . Although he won, Adandator was certainly powerful . They knew each other’s level, so there was an unknown bond between them . There was respect, despite the fact that they might kill each other .
“Why did you come? I thought you just followed the Emperor . ”
“The emperor doesn’t have anything to do with me . ” Adandator dragged the baggage he was carrying on his back . “I came because I have a request . ”
“A request?”
“Yes . A request . ” He approached Crockta . “Tell me about your sword . ”
Crockta looked at Adandator . It was an intense gaze . Adandator came here because of the light that appeared when he was defeated .
Crockta formed a fist .
“Keok!”
Adandator flew a short distance before hitting a tree and falling to the ground . He was stunned by the impact .
Crockta approached .
“Kuk…”
“I don’t believe those who break their oaths . ”
Crockta placed his foot on Adandator’s body . Then he used his strength .
“Cough…!”
“Get lost . ”
Crockta spat out .
Their duel was definitely a fight for Alaste’s freedom . Crockta won . However, Alaste was devastated . Then Crockta decided to destroy the empire . Crockta gradually increased his weight . Adandator was unable to withstand it and started trembling .
However, he looked up at Crockta and smiled . “I guess, cough, you are angry . ”
“Of course . ”
“I will let you know . All the nobles opposed the invasion of Alaste . ”
Crockta’s eyes narrowed . “So?”
“I did as well . ”
“Then why didn’t you stop it?”
“The emperor arbitrarily sent his troops . Those who were cursed by the stars . ”
“……”
“Then I came to realize . The empire is galloping . It is a horse that can no longer be stopped . I can’t stop the emperor’s decisions . ” Crockta removed his foot from Adandator . He barely managed to get up . “Cough, the empire and the emperor have nothing to do with why I’m here . I want to know about your sword . ”
Crockta turned around . “I don’t believe you . ”
“I will give you information . ” Adandator shouted . “I’ll tell you about the empire . It is necessary if you want to fight the emperor . ”
Crockta turned to him .
“……”
“Are you interested now?”
“Why are you going so far?”
“Didn’t I already say it? I want to know about your sword . ”
“That’s it?”
“That’s it . ” Adandator took out a sword . “That is all . Since you and I fought, I can barely hold my sword . When I raise the sword, you appear and block me . I’m going crazy . Give me the answer . ”
“That is your reason . ”
“What other reason is needed? I am sincere right now . ”
Crockta laughed .
He was a stupid guy . Crockta was sometimes curious about the person called the empire’s best talent . He wanted to know how Adandator became so strong . Crockta realized something . Adandator wasn’t that mysterious or great .
He was just obsessed . If he didn’t get what he wanted, he wouldn’t be able to breathe until he got it . And this guy only wanted the sword .
“Are there any knights in the empire as strong as you?”
“No . Earl Bendeker is retired . The rest aren’t at my standard . Some knight leaders have reached the Pinnacle but not beyond that . ”
Crockta raised his greatsword .
“What does the emperor want? A species war?”
“I don’t know . There isn’t enough interview . ”
The bushes would constrain his movements . It was an unfavorable battlefield for Crockta since he used a greatsword . However, he didn’t care . Those who failed to kill the opponent were dead warriors . They wouldn’t always fight in an open environment that was favorable to them .
Crockta swung his greatsword first . Adandator promptly responded . The two blades hit each other .
“What is the Heaven and Earth Clan’s position in the empire?”
“Those who were cursed by the stars . ”
Their swords collided . Gradually, their attacks reached the area of the Pinnacle . In the tranquil forest, the two of them moved quickly . Crockta’s sword smashed the forest while aiming at Adandator’s body . Adandator desperately defended .
“Are you going to just defend?”
“……”
Adandator was unable to attack . It was the same as when he was handling a sword alone . Crockta kept blocking him . He couldn’t attack .
“…They came up under the sponsorship of Duke Christian and now they are by the emperor’s side . Rommel is excellent at commanding in battle . I have to admit it . ”
“How so?”
“He turns fools into trained soldiers . ”
“……”
“I have never seen such a commander . While he did go through a few wars in the past, his abilities are still amazing nonetheless . ”
Crockta nodded . It was thanks to the War Maestro class . As far as he knew from the broadcasts and media, Choi Hansung had the skills to strengthen the soldiers, control them and eliminate any fear of war .
“This time, the emperor even gave him a troop of knights . Be careful . ”
“I see . ”
Well-trained knights would bring tremendous synergy to Rommel .
Crockta once again pushed Adandator back . Adandator was perplexed . He thought he would be okay if he met Crockta in person and swung the sword . However, it wasn’t the case . He could only act passively . He didn’t dare swing his sword at Crockta, as it felt like he was facing a dead end wall .
Adandator laughed . “…Have you become stronger?”
“A little . ”
After beating Adandator, Crockta had more experience with the Hero realm . His overall abilities had increased since then, so he was able to deal with Adandator much easier .
“……”
Adandator grit his teeth . It would be the same in the future .
“Show me . ” Adandator raised his sword and declared, “Crockta, I can wield my sword after facing you . Even now I can’t swing my sword . That light, what on earth is it?”
“That…” Crockta puffed up his chest and shamelessly stated, “I don’t know . ”
“……!”
“It just happened . I can’t do it again . ”
That’s right . Since then, Crockta couldn’t use that power again . It was a realm that he only glimpsed for a moment .
“What?” Adandator was dumbfounded . “Really?”
“Really . ”
“……”
Adandator’s face distorted .
“Only…I was defeated by a technique you accidentally used?”
“That’s right . Defeated . ”
“That…”
His first official defeat in front of everyone . He had lost when it was a significant battle for the empire . However, it was just a coincidence . It wasn’t Crockta’s real ability .
“Huhuhu…” Adandator laughed and raised his sword before suddenly rushing forward . “This **** orc bastard!”
“Opportunist bastard, you reveal your true nature . ” Crockta raised his sword and declared, “I tested you once in order to understand you . ”
“……!”
“I can actually use it . ”
Adandator stopped his sword . “R-Really?”
“That’s right . ”
“……”
Adandator coughed, “I reacted too early . I will apologize . It was only once…”
At that moment, Crockta’s fist hit his abdomen .
“Cough!”
“Trying to cheat again? You are naive . ”
“Y-You jerk…!”
“I was lying . But even without it, you are below me, Adandator . ”
“Bastard!”
Adandator threw down his sword and ran at Crockta, who also abandoned his weapon . Adandator threw his body at Crockta . The two opponents dumped their swords and continued to struggle for awhile . Their fists hit each other’s faces .
It was an unsightly dog fight between the empire’s strongest knight and the orc warrior who defeated him .
“Wait a minute, wait a minute!” Crockta was on top of him and Adandator shook his head . “Wait a minute!”
“What?”
Crockta paused his fist and looked down . Adandator was holding both hands together .
“I lost . ”
”…… . ”
“Don’t hit my face . I surrender . ”
Crockta grinned . “It is good that you can admit it . ”
He got up . At that moment, Adandator grabbed some dirt on the ground and threw it into Crockta’s face .
“……!”
“You were tricked!”
Crockta rubbed his eyes as Adandator threw his battered body forward . It was a big size difference, but Adandator was able to build up a lot of strength over the past few years . His fists relentlessly hit Crockta .
“Cough! C-Coward…!”
“It isn’t like that!”
These types of techniques were also required in knight training . Adandator was good in boxing techniques . He threw out a jab and once Crockta protected his face, he hit Crockta’s forehead with a wind hook fist .
Papak!
Crockta’s body shook .
“It is the end…!”
The moment he was going to kick Crockta’s chin…
Crockta disappeared .
“What…?”
His body had bent down . Then Crockta picked up Adandator’s body .
“Wait a minute, wait a minute, that is cheating…”
“Were there any rules in this fight?”
“It is supposed to be bare fists . I will die . That is a rock . ”
Crockta’s body shook . He was laughing .
“Huhuhuhu…” Crockta told him . “Then die . ”
He leaned forward . Adandator screamed as he headed towards the ground .
“Kyaaaack!”
His head was about to hit the ground . Just before his skull collapsed, his body stopped moving .
“……”
Crockta had stopped just before Adandator would be killed . Crockta lifted him again and placed him safely on the floor .
“……”
Adandator was speechless .
“Hey, is it that scary? Did you pee?”
“……”
“Hey?”
Crockta called out to him .
Adandator . He was teary-eyed .
“……!”
“You…bastard orc…!” Adandator swung his fist . Of course, the target was Crockta . “That isn’t true, you bastard…!”
“Are you a crybaby? Haha . ”
“I will kill you!”
“Yes yes, a crybaby . ”
“You son of a bitch!” Adandator grabbed his sword on the ground and swung it at Crockta . “Ahhhhhhh!”
He reached the realm of Hero in an instant and attacked Crockta . Crockta also used the Hero realm to deal with the attack . The tentacles of causality tangled together . But in the end, Adandator was pushed back . Crockta was more experienced with the Hero realm and Adandator, who had fallen into a slump, was unable to narrow that gap .
Crockta looked down at him and said, “Hey . ”
“This bastard…”
“How is it? Can you now wield the sword against me?”
“……!”
Adandator’s eyes widened .
Crockta grinned . “That light, you will know what it is if you keep training . You were just afraid . ”
“Nonsense…”
“We are creatures who like using our fists and stumble when the temple is hit . Don’t choke . ”
“Talking nonsense…” Adandator covered his eyes and laughed . “Orc **** who is good at lying, talking nonsense…”
“This is the end . ”
Crockta sprinkled dirt from the floor on Adandator’s face . Adandator spat out the dirt and cursed . Crockta burst out laughing .
The ‘He’s an Orc, yet still Praiseworthy’ members returned to the forest . They found a laughing Crockta and a man lying on the floor .