138 – Our orcs haven’t changed!(6)
Fortunately, in the cave, some of the orc’s materials remained. Things like ropes, for example. So Hans used the rope and net to contain the dragon’s body.
It was the same in other novels and games as well. The dragon’s corpse was literally the best material that could not be obtained. And it wasn’t much different in this worldview.
Extreme materials that can only be obtained by hunting dragons. Even that is because the dragons of the dragon camp come and collect them with a not low probability. It is something that cannot be used randomly.
However, in the case of the tyrannical dragon Zaerkan, it is a shame that he is ostracized even among dragons. If it was the corpse of a respected dragon, it would probably come like a ghost and collect all of it.
But Hans knows the characteristics of such a dragon. He decided to use the corpse of the black dragon, Er Khan, as a trade. Before that, he had to give the orcs a performance first.
Hans, who put all the dragon’s corpses through the net and rope, attached himself to the wyvern and soared into the sky. Little by little, as the distance got closer, the Orcs began to show their astonishment.
Soon, Hans arrived in front of the orcs. All the Orcs were looking at Hans with surprised expressions. It seems that he did not know that he would go alone and slash the dragon.
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“You came earlier than expected.”
“Yes, I brought a gift. How is it? Do you like it?”
“Cancer! I’ve never had a gift I liked so much!”
“I’m not giving this right away. Just wait a bit.”
“What? Why?!”
For the first time, Sharaka showed embarrassment. She looked like a child for her age. She, of course, cleared her throat herself, but quickly regained her composure. Hans said with a timid smile.
“There seems to be a conflict with the 12 tribes over territorial issues recently.”
“I was going to have a conversation now. Like it or not, we are in a position where we have to coexist.”
“It’s wonderful. But words can’t prove it.”
“I, I know! Wouldn’t it be better to show it with your actions!”
Sharaka shouted as she blushed. Thanks to that, Hans was relieved. With this, he could barely mediate between the orcs and the 12 tribes. Of course, it is true that the two are enemies.
To the point where I have to hold the enemy’s hand now. The situation was not good. Didn’t even Erkan, the black dragon, join hands with his demon tribe and try to eat this place? Damn you lizard.
It’s a pity that I found it early. If it wasn’t for that, it would have cost a lot of money. That’s how powerful the dragon’s power was. Right now, it’s easy to catch because it’s a short-term battle.
To put it bluntly, if you stand in the middle of a battlefield and shoot fireballs from the sky, how will you catch them? On our side, Yuren has no choice but to mark Zaerkan. This creates a gap in power.
‘Besides, there’s no way the demons just watch it.’
In this life, demons are not fools. There is no way to just leave a dragon with asymmetric power in the sky. It is clear that he will definitely escort the area around Zaerkan. Then the damage is greater.
Just imagining it made Hans feel goose bumps all over his body. Although he was assuming the worst. If he realized that, it was clear that he would receive enormous damage beyond his imagination.
So, Hans made up his mind this time and decided to mediate between the 12 tribes and the orcs as much as possible. Before, because of the Warrior’s Festival, he couldn’t properly mediate between the two.
At least, the orcs and the 12 tribes treated each other as prey and had to stop hunting. Having made that decision, Hans immediately rode a wyvern with Helya and went high into the sky.
“Helia, are you feeling better?”
“Teacher…”
“I know you were excited to hear Sharaka’s story, and I know all too well why.”
Hans looked at Helya. There was no pity on her face. Hans was not frivolous enough to carelessly sympathize with the lives of others. Especially if the opponent is Helya.
[Don’t sympathize with me!]
[Who are you to sympathize with me?]
[I can’t. I must kill them all.]
There is an option to sympathize with or understand Helya in the original work. Usually, if it is Miyeon, it will be a choice that will increase the favorability. Unfortunately, it was a mine option that touched Helya’s wounds.
Of course, apart from the fact that the favorability is greatly reduced. If you make the slightest mistake, you will soon betray. On such a topic, and in some other options, you have to give comfort to increase your liking.
It’s not for nothing that Helia was initially recognized as a villain. All of them have only landmines as a plausible option. And even that is not the same. However, now Hans understood her feelings.
“Everyone’s way of living is different, kid. If you put yourself into someone else’s situation… You’ll only make it harder for yourself.”
“Sensei, I don’t understand. Isn’t it natural to keep precious things by your side no matter what?”
“Normally you would think so. But, they and we have different ways of living. How can we dare to say something about that?”
“But the one and only family is dead!”
“…….”
“But how can you be so carefree? I really don’t know…”
Helia’s red eyes blazed. Hans quietly averted her gaze from there. Helya accepted it as her teaching. Think for yourself, judge for yourself. She understood that
Wooksin.
Helya tilted her head. It was because she felt the pain, though only for a moment, as if a knife had been stabbed in her chest. Could it be that you’re feeling guilty now? Soon, Helena shook her head.
No, I have no regrets.
You won’t regret it.
Even if it turns into a monster.
I will never lose again.
Looking at her teacher’s back, Helya made up her mind again.
‘Oh, what a bloody look in his eyes.’
Actually, Hans was scared and turned his head away.
* * *
Yooyoung, the leader of the 12 tribes, heard that the mediation was successful and hurriedly set up the place again. She also thought she was good at entrusting it to the Royal Knights. In fact, the orcs came to the 12 tribes.
At Maple Mountain, the Orcs and the leaders of the 12 tribes sat facing each other. And Hans was sitting in the seat of honor in the center. Under the mediation of Hans, the leader of the Royal Knights, negotiations began between the tribes.
But the two couldn’t concentrate on the negotiations. The reason was the dragon’s corpse behind Hans. Not just a dragon’s corpse, but a real dragon’s corpse. How much is that worth?
“If you like the content of the deal, I will share it fairly.”
At Hans’ declaration, the 12 tribes and the orcs could not say anything. From the point of view of the 12 tribes, I didn’t think fighting among themselves was a good thing. Conversely, the orc knows that Hans hunted.
Soon, negotiations between the two proceeded. Sharaka, the chief of the Orcs, was planning to move the tribe from the mountains to the plains using this opportunity. This was also for the prosperity of the Orcs.
The Orcs hid themselves in the mountains in order to gain an advantage. Thanks to that, I got a perfect fortress in all aspects of the air defense. In return, the development of the Orcs has no choice but to be greatly pushed back compared to other races.
So, take this opportunity to go down to the plain below and build a village. I was determined to make even greater progress. However, from the perspective of the 12 tribes, it was also something that had no choice but to come as a great threat.
“How can we trust that you will not attack us? I suppose it would be better if we attacked now?”
“Ohhh? Are you thinking of giving it a try? Okay, I’ll accept that fight…”
“I heard that a dragon’s scales are the best armor that can block anything. Isn’t it?”
“…….”
“…….”
And whenever the content of the negotiations gets radical. Hans himself intervened between the two. To be precise, it was close to blackmailing using the corpse of a dragon. Still, it was unavoidable.
No matter what anyone says, it was Hans who hunted that dragon. He has nothing to say because he monopolizes everything. He even declared that he would share it. The dragon’s corpse was worth that much.
The best value that can only be obtained once in a thousand years. Even if it was an enemy, it was something that had no choice but to turn a blind eye. So, the tribal pact ended successfully.
“Okay, then we’ll split the carcass in half and pay them equally.”
“By the way, where are the dragon hearts?”
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“I cut it down. Otherwise it wouldn’t die.”
“That’s right. I see.”
It’s a pity that the most important dragon heart is missing. The skeleton, muscles, and scales alone were sufficient achievements. It was said that processing this could advance the era by 100 years.
“Wait, you mean you cut the dragon heart?”
“Yes. Any problems?”
“There is a legend passed down among the orcs. A dragon heart can never be broken. It just disappears in search of its owner.”
“That’s just a legend.”
Hans dismissed Sharaka’s words with one word.
To be honest, if that legend is true.
It means that his heart has turned into a dragon heart.
But Hans didn’t mind right away.
At least, for now.