Praise the Orc! Chapter 83:

Chapter 83 – Alive (1)

“Oh, orc warrior! Its nice to meet you . Hahahaha .

Are you alive? I am called Crockta .

Nakai greeted him with a smile . Crockta laughed and nodded .

Anor felt strange as he watched the two greet each other . He was captivated from the unreal scene that seemed to be separate from the rest of the world .  Obviously, they met for the first time today .

The Nakai he knew wouldve mocked and expressed dissatisfaction towards other species entering Nuridot . He was always the one who kept spouting the rhetoric that orcs were dirty and ignorant .

So why were they now shaking hands like this?

“Uh, it is Anor! How is Third Dragon?

Tiyo approached . Nakai looked down at Tiyo and asked for a handshake .

“You seem like a dark elf with manners . I am Tiyo dot, replied Tiyo with a smile .

Nakai originally called gnomes little dwarves .  Now it seemed like Anor was the only one not properly connected to Nuridot . Anor turned around with a bitter expression .

Before he knew it, the sun had completely sunk below the horizon . The twilight sky was covered with the veil of night .  Once again, the moon took to the sky .

Anor trudged towards his house .

He felt it was unfair as he thought about all the times he had been persecuted . He mightve been a half-blood, but at least he resembled a dark elf with his dark skin and long ears . The orc and gnome had completely different appearances .

However, they were welcomed .  Maybe it wasnt because he was a half-blood, but Anors existence itself? That was the only conclusion he could come to .

He stopped moving as someone suddenly grabbed his shoulder .  Anor panicked .  He turned around and saw a face that he knew, causing him to become even more frightened . Crocktas rough face could be seen in the darkness .

Y-You surprised me!

“It seems like there are no inns around here .  Nuridot wasnt a very big place . In the first place, the dark elves werent very accepting of outsiders, so lodging businesses werent very common .  So Ive decided to stay at your house .

“I never gave permission…

“Thats why I came . To ask you . Kulkulkul .

Anor scratched his head .  His house wasnt very spacious and wasnt fit to welcome guests . Rather, it was shameful to show to others .  But he felt nervous about being stared at by Crockta .

Then…

The moment he looked up at Crockta to tell him to come along…

Something flew over Crocktas head .

…Eh?

The shadow of a dragon shone from the light of the full moon behind Crocktas head .  No . It wasnt a dragon .  It resembled a dragon, but wasnt a dragon . It resembled a drake, but it wasnt a drake .  It was drake with the wings of a wyvern, Third Dragon .

Third Dragon?

He had obviously released Third Dragon into the Luklan Mountains . Anor asked him to live freely without coming back . He firmed up his heart and moved away from Third Dragon .  So why was Third Dragon flying about Nuridot? Third Dragon was heading north towards Nuridot Forest, the habitat of the drakes .

“Eeit!

Anor started running .  Crockta and Tiyo stared at his receding back before gazing at each other .  They chased after him .

***

Why are you back?

Third Dragon glanced over at Anor, who had his arms folded over his chest .

“Youll be harassed again by the other drakes here . ”

Shake shake .

Third Dragon shook his head . His intentions were clear .

Crockta and Tiyo watched him from behind .

Hey! Are you going to live with this harassment all your life? Go back and make other friends! Eh! You are just a little bigger! So live!

Grrrrung .

“Ahh, what are you saying?

Anor hit his chest with frustration .  Crockta approached and said, “Anor, give him a moment .

Huh?

Crockta grabbed the back of Anors neck and tugged him backward .

“Eek?

As soon as he was dragged back, a fire flashed around Third Dragon .  It was a fire breath that illuminated the dark forest .

……!

Third Dragon spread his big wings in an instant . The breath was blocked by the wings . There was black soot, but there didnt seem to be any major damage .  Third Dragon revealed his sharp fangs .

A drake was approaching from the forest .  The drake and Third Dragon growled wildly at each other . The uninvited drake shouted something and Third Dragon roared back .  The war of nerves between two drakes!

It didnt end there was there were two more drakes behind the uninvited one . They threatened Third Dragon . Third Dragon was brave, but there were three drakes .

They watched each other .

Anor was sad .  His appearance was superimposed over Third Dragon .

Third Dragon…

Crockta watched it and stepped forward .  I didnt intend to intervene but…

He pulled out his greatsword .  A black light emerged from Ogre Slayer

“It is rude to act like this in front of me .

The drakes looked at the orc who suddenly appeared and made absurd facial expressions . Crockta thought that the expressions on the reptiles faces were very good .  Then he glared at them .

[Creatures Butcher (Essence) has been used . ]

It was the skill he got after hunting behemoth with the great hunter Shakan .  It was an anti-creature skill that increased attack power against the beast and gave the creatures a sense of oppression that neutralized their movements .  Then he used the Pinnacle rank skill, Army Crushing Roar of Madness . Even if he didnt roar loudly, the madness of the orc warrior who swept through many battlefields came alive .

Crockta glared at the drakes .

[Heart and Soul Penetration (Pinnacle) has been used . Identifying the drakes . ]

[The drakes in this forest are fairly strong, but they are weaker than you . They are stuck . The smell of the slaughtered creatures on you have awakened their fear . ]

He used Heart and Soul Penetration to read them .

The drakes retreated .

[The drakes want to run away, but cant because of their pride . ]

Crockta just laughed . Their pride .  He increased the strength in his eyes .

Kuoooooh-!

Steam rose from Ogre Slayer .

The drakes realized .  If they moved even a little bit forward, that sword would slaughter them .  That wasnt an ordinary orc .

The drakes were forced to turn around . Third Dragon glanced at them, giving a warning until the end .  Anor was amazed as Crockta repelled the drakes . The orc warrior was stronger than Anor initially thought .

Looking back, Crockta had been about to bring a big sword down on Third Dragon the first time Anor saw him .  What if Anor hadnt shouted quickly that time? He believed in Third Dragons strong skeleton and skin, but maybe Third Dragon mightve ended up worst from the blow . The back of that orc looked cool .

Anor .

Huh?

“I dont know you very well, but Ive been thinking .  Crockta said as he put away his sword .  “Why do you want to send Third Dragon away to the Luklan Mountains?

“You just saw it . Every day is like this .

“But Third Dragon wants to stay here .

Still…

Crockta approached him .  Arent you the one who actually wants to leave?

He had eyes and ears, so he knew about Anor . He was a mixed breed among the dark elves and humans, causing the town to ignore him .  When Crockta and Tiyo had asked about Anor, the dark elves had clearly despised him .

……

Anor looked blank at Crocktas words . It was like he was looking into his heart .

“Maybe…it might be true .  Anors shoulders dropped .

They left Third Dragon in the forest and headed back to Nuridot . They walked through the dark streets and talked .  Anor asked, How did you do it?

“What?

“Become close to the dark elves .

Crockta just laughed .  “Im not close to them .

“But everyone was pretty friendly…

“They are acting like that because they need me to do something .

Nuridot had panicked when the group of orcs appeared in the daytime . It was widely known that the mad chieftain was preparing for war . The wanderers were holding the flag of the Great Clan .  The wanderers gave two options: fight or be robbed .  Nuridots power wasnt that strong . Big sacrifices would need to be made to fight them off . But it was a situation where they couldnt accept the orcs unreasonable demands .

It was a dilemma .  Then all of a sudden, a gnome and orc appeared .  The dark elves were puzzled while the orcs laughed at them .

And…

The orcs were wiped out .  The orc warrior sliced off the heads of five laughing orcs in an instant .  The attitude of the wandering orcs changed immediately . Dozens of orcs raised their weapons against him, but he didnt blink . Rather, he overwhelmed their forces alone .

In the eyes of the dark elves, he looked like a **** of war .

The fearsome orc warrior explained to the dark elves .  The wanderers would come back, so he would stay and keep watch until that time .  He was heading towards the Temple of the Fallen God, but he wanted to cooperate with the dark elves in order to pass through their territory . He also wasnt unrelated to the Great Clan .

To the terrified dark elves of Nuridot, he was their savior . Therefore, the duo entered as guests of Nuridot .  His story was widely circulated so no dark elves dared disparage him .  Thus, the dark elves were forced to become friendly and embrace them . In particular, Tiyos cute looks and cheerful attitude was fresh for the dark elves .

Kindness to the weak was useless, but kindness to the strong was something they could respect .  That was the world .

I see…

Anors expression didnt change despite Crocktas expression .  Crockta had gained the respect he desperately wanted all his life .  It was because of strength .

“The world is unfair, muttered Anor .

He had endlessly committed to becoming a member of the dark elf society . He didnt cause any problems . But he was still a stranger to the dark elves .  However, Crockta instantly received awe from the dark elves because of his strength .

The reason was strength .

“Yes . The world is unfair .

Crockta grinned .

They returned to Nuridot and arrived at Anors house . His house wasnt large . It was a small and dilapidated house . It was too crowded with the oversized Crockta and Tiyo .  Anor wanted to concede his bed but Crockta and Tiyo declined . They covered the ground with Anors blankets .

Are you uncomfortable?

“It’s okay . Tiyo is already asleep .

Tiyo was already snoring . He had a talent for falling asleep anywhere as soon as he put his head on the floor .  The gnome was really cute when he closed his eyes and slept like a newborn baby .

Crockta also tried to close his eyes .

Suddenly, Anor said, “Crockta, I had spend my whole life trying to be recognized as a dark elf of Nuridot .  His mind had been complicated all day . In particular, he had been shocked by the sight of Nakai being polite to Crockta .  But I am still an outsider . Why?

Crockta looked up at the dark ceiling .  He had only met the dark elf today, but Crockta was able to grasp what Anor was like .

Thus, he felt sadder .

Anor, what do you want to become here?

Me? Anor thought for a moment .  “A good… elf?

His parents died . His mother, who was a human, had always stressed to Anor .

Try to be recognized in the dark elf society . Be a good dark elf and always consider others . Always smile . Dont hesitate to assist others .

Crockta continued, “But based on the results, Nuridots dark elves dont want Anor to be good .

What…

“You will never be able to do enough . It is foolish to repeat the same process and hope that the results will change .  Crockta sighed, “Like I told you, the world is unfair . There is no heaven . It isnt a place where good will and faith will be returned .

……

“That is all I will say . Sleep well .

Anor couldnt sleep anymore after hearing Crocktas words .

He turned his head and stared at the darkness below the bed . He couldnt see it but he felt the huge presence of the orc warrior . Crockta tried to fall asleep . He could hear the sound of Tiyo breathing .

Anor whispered, “Crockta . Are you asleep?

…Not yet .

“Ill ask one more question . Is it okay?

“I don’t care . ”

Anor wanted to speak, but he couldnt figure out how to start .  Anor clasped his hands together under the blanket .  His voice trembled a little as he spoke, “Does that mean I need to change?

Yes .

“I tried to live well, only to be bullied like I was doing something wrong . I am the one suffering, so why do I have to change? Isnt there something wrong with this?

Anor . Your words are correct .  Crocktas voice seemed gentler in the darkness . He spoke like he was whispering .  “But this isnt due to right or wrong .

Crockta chuckled in a low voice . Anor couldnt help smiling at Crocktas laughter . His question seemed lighter after hearing the orc warriors laugh .  He felt like he was facing an older brother .

“The world is just like this .

The world…

“In my neighborhood, we call people like you sweet potatoes . Kulkulkul . Dont think so hard . Just…

Crockta laughed once again .

“If they treat you like a dog, you should treat them like dogs as well .

***

The next morning, a group of wandering orcs invaded Nuridot .

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