Chapter 195-196 (1/2)
Chapter 195 – The Road to Orcrox (1)
Abaddon didn't co time
”……”
It was then that Crockta realized that the grey God didn't want him to know too much information Abaddon wouldn't return while they were still here
”The grey God won't send him back”
Zankus, Tiyo, and Anor looked at Crockta
Zankus spoke, “Those cursed by the stars, fighting so unknown”
The group of four were rushi+ng to Orcrox in order to defend the orcs fro called a deh, they also learned that the night sky was fake, an illusion
Zankus glanced at Crockta, as if asking hi He didn't exactly know about the curse of the stars and the grey God had an unknown plan The other Gods probably spread such a strange divine e because of her
Crockta didn't know the proper context, so it felt like the story was heading deeper into a labyrinth Abaddon, who seemed able to explain it, had disappeared
“It is similar to when Crockta sometimes returns to the abyss of the stars dot Is he like you?”
”My case is different Maybe the God called him directly”
”Ummm…” Tiyo's mind was busy, his face scrunched up in concentration as he calculated different paths and outcomes ”There is no need to worry dot!”
He got up after a few seconds
“First of all, let's stop the Gods' plan for Orcrox dot Then the ansill gradually ee”
The rest of the group nodded at Tiyo's words His loud voice loosened the tense atmosphere It was better for theot up Crockta's group hoped that Abaddon would return safely to study a higher level of cuisine They left a note for Abaddon
[We will co spicier dishes]
As soon as he was about to leave the large space, Crockta found so There were faded letters on the wall Crockta focused on it The words ritten long ago The ink had hly be understood
The contents were praising the star God Crockta looked at the light illuht that the eyes could easily look at Yes, like the stars Crockta realized that this pyra for the star God When he died, the teht be one of the few re traces
Abaddon, he remained here in remembrance of the star God The dead God
'The stars have cooled down a long tio' Crockta stopped 'I always see death Life is a process of convergence towards death So I want to save everyone'
The voice of the grey God flashed through his head again The memory of that day was revived It was the vision that she showed him before he confronted the imperial ar things
The sky of dying stars that she planted in her white world Maybe that was the real sky of this world
“You know the answer”
Crockta touched the Deuy in it didn't speak again Crockta remembered the first time he met him The demon, desperate from all the deaths and emptiness, had eh the belt Quantes almost became a land of death
The grey God and the deet the answer
”Crockta, what are you doing dot?”
Tiyo called out to hiertips and looked at the luain It was a moment of silence for the star God
The rest were eagerly waiting for Crockta
”Crockta! We can't open the door dot!”
“It is like when the pyranized Crockta”
“We need Crockta this time as well”
They were pushi+ng the door this ti to their praises, Crockta iht be very clever Anor's bone sparroaiting for them at the pyramid entrance Anor stroked its head and returned it to death The snakes were no longer hostile to Crockta Under their uncoain
Orcrox was getting closer Many things had happened since he left The previously i the continent Souards he saw at Orcrox would still be there
Aklan looked at the ar him and smiled
They ht've been turned away at Maillard, but the size of the expedition was gradually increasing Every town and city they passed, aious nobles led their soldiers By the tie force to be reckoned with
Hunomes While the members were mostly humans and elves,there were quite a few varied members from the other species The orcs would be destroyed by the followers of the Gods
“The Gods are watching us”
”I don't believe in the Gods too hted by the scale of the expedition ”I just want to see a crazy guy who ht kill a God”
Adandator re the imperial army alone People participated in the expedition to kill him, but it wouldn't be so easy
”Huhu, ill soon arrive in Chesswood There will beAdandator should have faith”
Since the expedition's departure, everything had been s except for Maillard Aklan was confident He would attract more people at Chesswood
“But what about the support of the business companies for the expedition?”
They needed supplies to sustain such a large number of people Funds were sufficient due to donations not just from the empire, but from volunteers as well They asked the business cooods
The first one they contacted was 'Blacksest business company on the continent The Blacks of its senior executives The decision would take so, but Aklan wasn't worried Why would they refuse?
”They will make a decision soon Once we receive the materials from the Blacksmith Company, the expedition will become smoother”
Aklan replied as passing volunteers bowed to him The Gods they believed in were different, but they all becale that would unify the continent
”Once this fight is finished, the continent will become more peaceful”
”Really…”
”Faith will bind people together”
Adandator shrugged He thought that if the expedition won, there would be a bigger fight over the distribution of profits However, Aklan's ht Aklan was a purea paladin of the war God
”Look over there”
Chesswood could be seen It was naes scattered all the place looked like a chessboard It wasn't a single city but ether, so the population exceeded a few big cities
”Raise the flags higher”
They raised flags in the name of the Gods to recruit volunteers Itfor each God There was also the patterns for the nobles Colourful flags showed as they headed towards Chesswood
“Let’s go”
They reached Chesswood It was the first village The sign said 'Dandelion Village'
”It is a nice nae
Athree cows found them The three coere identical
”Wonderful cows”
“Huhu, they are my pride Triplets”
”Can you call the head of the village here? Youto destroy Crockta and the orcs…”
But before Aklan could finish what he was saying, so
Cheolpeok
It was an egg An egg had been thrown at him
”Ohthe three cows looked around with surprise A village resident was holding a basket of eggs
”Bad people There is no one left to kill, so you want to kill Crockta?”
”Have patience, patience”
“Mister, why should I be patient? Didn't you hear him?”
“No erous to do that to so a blade…”
“Let him stab me! I would already be a dead body if it wasn't for Crockta”
Aklan wiped the egg flowing down his head The volunteers tried to pull out their weapons, but he restrained them
“Haha, just listen to our story We aren't going against the orcs for no reason”
Aklan's mind became complicated It was the same atmosphere as Maillard It was understandable that the Free Cities Alliance in the south refused to join theed ith the empire and Crockta helped them
But in Maillard, he came to know one side of Crockta that he had no idea about In that city, Crockta was a great orc Now his naain in Chesswood
The man with the triplet coalked over to Aklan
”I'm sorry”
”No” Aklan said while wiping off the eggs “As you can see, there are a lot of people I would like to e leaders of Chesswood”
“Well…you won't hear anything good but…” The ram, who represents Chesswood, and he will come soon”
”Thank you”
The man left and Aklan waited with his troops at the entrance of the village Then he suddenly heard a song frolance, Chessas a land of musicians who produced a lot of s Once the expedition ended, minstrels would turn their story into an epic
At thatfor the leader, a bunch of children ran up to the expedition members
Aklan smiled ”hello Little friends”
However, their expressions weren't bright The children glared at the expedition before one child stepped forward
“Are you really going to kill Crockta and the orcs?”
“That’s right We are…”
”Bad people!”
Aklan made an absurd expression
The child shouted, “You aren't worthy of our support! Concern for you? Get out of here right now! Stranger to language and rhye your metal head!”
“……!”
It was a type of rhy that recently became popular on the continent A fresh form of music that criticized others As expected froh song
“Misters should be careful! I will say it with my stormy rhyme! Listen carefully, Crockta is our hero! You don't know anything, just staring straight ahead with blind eyes!”
The other children cheered at the little boy's impromptu lyrics
“Yes!”
”The best!”
“Truly our village's rhy!”
The child didn't stop
“A crisis in Chesswood, the raid of evil people! We didn't have strength, like hitting rocks with eggs! Then he came, our friend Crockta! There was a fountain of blood every tireatsword! He is our savior! He always pursues justice! Don't bother Crockta, you bastards!”
The song was over and the child turned around Then he bumped shoulders with his friends and celebrated the impromptu lyrics The children cheered
“Yes! Historic lyrics!”
“The best i!”
“Those uncles are going crazy right now!”
Aklan was speechless After listening to the lyrics, he learned there was a crisis in the village and Crockta had rescued them
”Misters, Crockta is our hero Remember that”
The child who made the impromptu lyrics looked at them Then a man appeared and tapped the child's head
”This brat, what are you doing here?”
”Leader!”
“You can't do this”
“If you just heard my lyrics…”
”You…?”
”U-Understood!”