Praise the Orc! Chapter 8:
Chapter 8 – Mutant Hunt (3)
Ian roared as he rushed forward, two wolves withdrawing in response to Ian’s mad dash .
“Grom!”
“Ah…orc… Fuck…hurts…”
Grom muttered . Ian grabbed the fallen Grom .
“Steady yourself! Grom! Grroomm!”
Grom grinned with dim eyes .
“Ah… If I die, then my points and skills will fall…”
Ian’s mind snapped back at Grom’s words .
Ah, this was a game . Even if he died, Grom would just revive again . As he realized this, Ian’s mind calmed down . His wildly beating heart sank .
“Sorry for not helping you…”
“It’s nothing . I blocked my neck . ”
Ian tore at his clothes and bandaged the neck and other bleeding areas . A human would’ve died, but Grom had the thick skin and resilience of an orc .
“You would’ve died if you weren’t an orc . ”
“Crude…orc…”
“I’ll take care of this quest . ”
“Kukuku…please…”
Ian stood up .
It was just for a moment, but he had lost control when he saw Grom in a dying state . The memories and the helplessness of losing an ally on the battlefield had entered his mind . His chest seemed to collapse . He wanted to rip apart everything in front of him . If he was stronger, than he wouldn’t have lost anyone .
[A warrior isn’t a warrior because he is strong by himself . ]
[A warrior proves his honor when he protects his friends, allies, and those precious to him . ]
[Your fury has granted you the blessings of a warrior . ]
[Your physical abilities will increase by 10% for 30 minutes . ]
[You will only feel 50% of the pain for 30 minutes . ]
The messages popped up .
Ian’s eyes turned towards the black wolf still looking down and laughing at them .
“Just wait there, I’ll go there soon . ”
Ian then plunged towards Grant . Grant was skillfully dealing with the wolves as he avoided fatal injuries and attacked the wolves . Another wolf died, making it harder for the others to approach .
At that moment, Ian stepped in from the side and swung his sword, causing the wolves to howl and prance about . Grant and Ian didn’t miss the gap in their defense as they wielded their weapons . The wolves were killed by one or two weapons .
Although the leader howled encouragingly from behind, the remaining wolves died . Ian and Grant pulled the wolves’ fangs out of their bodies and cleaned up .
“Grom?”
“He isn’t dead . ”
He pointed to Grom . Grom was sitting down and taking deep breaths while holding the bleeding area .
“He is an orc, so he could recover from that wound . ”
“Now there is only one left . ”
Grant and Ian held their weapons and approached the leader . The black wolf looked down at them from a rock .
“Now it is your turn . ”
“Grrrung…”
The black wolf descended from the rock and stood before them . The wolf growled,
“Ugly orc bastards…”
Grant and Ian’s eyes widened .
The wolf had just spoken . The wolf smiled before raising his head and howling towards the sky .
“Awoooo… . ”
“Awooooo… . ”
Then the wolf’s body started changing . His body swelled as it rose up on its front legs, becoming a bipedal walking creature . The shadow of the giant wolf suddenly completely covered Grant and Ian .
Werewolf!
They were a completely different species from wolves . While they looked just like ordinary wolves, they were cursed beings that could turn into bipedal wild beasts . He was twice as big as an orc . The nails of both his hands were long, sharp-like daggers, while the huge face had saw blade-like teeth . The vicious eyes turned towards Ian and Grant .
“Orcs appearing…on the subject of farmers…!”
Ian’s fighting spirit soared as he laughed and spoke without any fear,
“Shut up, dog scum . You just learned how to stand on two feet . ”
“Kukukuk . These orcs always come to be bitten . ”
Grant whispered,
“An advanced werewolf… He is a dangerous opponent . I’ve never seen one talk before . It must be a mutation . ”
“Is he strong?”
“Strong . ”
Grant laughed, “Anyway, I can’t run away . I’m going . ”
His smile was just like someone else’s . It was Lenox’s smile . A warrior’s smile . The courage to smile before an unknown enemy was part of the spirit of the orc warriors .
Ian smiled back at Grant . “Good . ”
“Did you say you were an apprentice?”
“Yes . ”
Grant grabbed his halberd and stared at the werewolf in front of them . “You will be a good warrior . ”
There was no need to say anything else . Ian and Grant rushed at the same time .
The werewolf was quick . He lightly avoided their two charges and aimed for their sides . The nails tore through the air like a weapon . If his flesh was torn by that, it would be a fatal blow . Ian took a more careful attitude .
The werewolf giggled as he approached them .
“Kikik . I can’t taste orc meat . Grrung…”
“……”
“A while ago, I chewed on orc meat and spat it out because it was too tough . Kukukuk…”
The werewolf looked at Grant and said,
“The name was…Abuchwi…”
Grant’s eyes widened .
“Abuchwi…dead?”
“I ripped him apart . Him and his family . ”
The werewolf laughed .
“He was begging for the lives of his children…”
Grant ran forward and swung his halberd . The werewolf avoided it and aimed at Grant through a gap . Grant’s chest was torn apart as the werewolf said with a giggle,
“…Stupid orc . ”
Grant spoke in a despairing voice,
“Abuchwi was an honest farmer . ”
“Orcs farming, kikikik, how funny . ”
“What would a mutation like you know about honest labour and sweating in nature?”
Grant’s eyes changed . An unknown power gathered in his body .
[The orc farmer Grant has been breathing as one with the land for a long time, realizing the joy of the harvest and the circulation of the ecosystem and nature . ]
[As a warrior who lived the life of a farmer, he has gained a new enlightenment . ]
[Grant has used Nature’s Rebuke (Special) . ]
Ian saw an active skill for the first time . The basic skills that Ian possessed were all passive types . Furthermore, this was the Special rank! It seemed to be a deadly move in the game .
“Nature’s mistake! Mutant wolf, return to nature!”
He swung his halberd, causing the earth to shake . A powerful wave of energy was launched . A blow that contained the power of nature!
The werewolf flew back as if he was hit by a hammer, slamming into the rock behind him . There was a loud whine as blood emerged .
“So even a werewolf can whine . ”
Grant approached the werewolf .
[A mutant werewolf that was born against the laws of nature . ]
[For him, the blow that contained the power of nature was deadly . ]
“This is the last one . ”
Grant raised his halberd . It was at that moment . The werewolf, who was in a critical condition, squeezed out the last of his strength and bit Grant . Grant grimaced and his body shook . As Ian ran over, the werewolf kicked Grant away . Ian caught Grant, the two of them tangling together as they rolled across the floor .
The werewolf watched Grant with glazed eyes .
“I…nature’s mistake?”
The werewolf sniggered .
“How funny, you garbage orc . ”
The werewolf howled .
“Awoooo… . ”
“Awooooooo… . ”
Somehow, the howl seemed sorrowful . The werewolf turned away from Ian and Grant and limped away . The appearance of the mutant werewolf disappeared, with the blood showing his escape route . He wouldn’t be able to recover for a while .
“Grant, are you okay?”
“That guy…?”
“He escaped . ”
“Huu… I didn’t kill him in the end…”
Ian shook his head .
“It will be difficult for him to recover for a while . ”
“Let’s hope so… Well, it doesn’t really matter . ”
Grant laughed,
“Even if he reappears, the farmers will scold him . ”
Ian burst out laughing .
[The mutant werewolf has been defeated . ]
[Unfortunately, you were unable to kill it . The mutant werewolf will someday return . ]
[After helping to solve Grant’s problem, the name of the apprentice warrior Ian will become known . ]
[You have acquired 30 achievement points . Your level has risen . ]
[The title, ‘Friend of Farmers’, has been acquired . ‘Friend of Farmers’ will increase your familiarity with farmers and improve the efficiency of agricultural work . ]
The message windows shone . Ian checked his status window .
[Status Window]
‘Friend of Farmers’ Ian, Orc Apprentice Warrior
Level: 3
Achievement Points: 80
Assimilation: 55%
Abilities:
Orc’s Strength (Common)
Orc’s Recovery (Common)
Greatsword (Common)]
Warrior’s Fighting Spirit (Uncommon)
Nothing had greatly changed .
Ian went up to Grom . He was sitting down and holding the bandage at his neck . Ian grabbed Grom’s hand .
“Ah, what a surprise!”
“Wake up . It has ended . ”
“Oh, I saw the message windows . Too bad it wasn’t killed . ”
Grom stood up . His neck had been pierced by a wolf’s fangs, but he hadn’t died . The orc’s flesh was phenomenal .
“Let’s go back . ”
“Today passed like this… It’s rewarding . ”
The sun went down . As they were trying to leave the werewolf area, a loud sound was heard in the distance . It was the cry of a beast .
“This…”
“Simba…!”
They had forgotten about him . The tiger, Simba, was still fighting the wolves . They ran with their weapons out .
Ian and Grom opened their mouths in disbelief at the sight before them . Numerous wolves had been ripped apart . The tiger Simba was glaring at the remaining wolves, who bowed and slowly backed away with their tails between their legs .
Simba was **** and was covered with all types of injuries, but he maintained his dignity as the king of the beasts . The stripes covering the tiger’s body were manly . Simba snarled and all the wolves ran away .
Simba roared at his victory .
“Kuheeeeeeong…!”
“……”
Clap . Clap . Clap .
Ian clapped as he watched the scene . Grant and Grom also clapped . The three orcs cheered as they watched the king of the beasts reclaim his throne . Simba bowed his head, as if he was humbly receiving their praise .
[Simba, a tiger who once ruled this area, was pushed away by the wolves’ tactics . ]
[However, today he regained his honor as a tiger and returned to being the king of the forest!]
[Although it started with a beating, you have managed to form a hot friendship with the tiger . ]
[The title, ‘One who Respects the Honor of the Tigers’, has been acquired! Your familiarity with tigers will rise, and you can feel some of the finer emotions of a tiger . ]
He received the title and felt close to the tiger, Simba . He could feel pride and friendship in Simba .
“Simba . ”
“Grrrung…”
“You are a true tiger . ”
“Grrrrung!”
The bold battle of the king of beasts who fought against dozens of enemies! A true tiger who slaughtered wolves with an unyielding will! Simba was a warrior . Ian extended his fist and the tiger bumped it with his paw .
“Let’s meet again!”
“Kuang!”