Chapter 808: Chapter 152: The Visit of the Orcs_2

The resistance forces in North Aisier are much more stubborn than those in the North, with some possessing supernatural levels of strength.

Compared to the secluded Anzeta people, the customs, living habits, and social culture of the Aisier people differ greatly, making friction and conflict almost inevitable.

Therefore, as the Imperial Prime Minister of the Ashen Empire, Ramp recently has been incredibly busy to the point of exhaustion, creating as many as six illusions to handle affairs, even more than those managed by his own master.

Unlike Cassius, the Ashen Empire’s Emperor who spends his days sleeping in his lair and casually overseeing his domain while indulging in food and drink, Ramp performs his duties as Imperial Prime Minister with utmost diligence, tirelessly working day and night, refusing to close his eyes even for a moment, exemplifying the Empire’s unique “007” working system.

When tired, he’d drink a bottle of Advanced Energy Potion to revive himself fully; when hungry, he’d consume a tasteless bucket of quick organic sauce to sustain him for the coming days.

As a Mage with extraordinary intelligence, this Ogre has changed his nature from one of Gluttony to a complete workaholic.

“Good day, my esteemed master,” greeted Ramp through the Magic Image, bowing deeply before immediately beginning his report, unwilling to waste a single second.

“A troop of Orcs has arrived at Dragon Head City. They claim to be emissaries from the Red Blood Tribe, coming from the northeastern Wuge Prairie, seeking an audience with you,” he reported.

“Oh?”

Cassius showed a keen interest, invigorated and shaking his head, he exclaimed, “Tsk, tsk, speaking of the devil, and he shall appear. I didn’t expect the Orcs to come as well.”

Red Dragon looked at the Ogre and casually asked, “Ramp, what’s your take on this?”

Ramp quickly bowed his head in response, “Master, according to our intelligence, the Red Blood Tribe gathered nearly two hundred thousand troops a few months ago and launched an invasion war against the High Mountain Dwarf Kingdom. Forces of the Gold Dragon and Elves were also involved.

The Red Blood Tribe suffered severe losses and fled northwards in disarray. Their Chieftain, who is said to have been favored by the Beastman God, also died in that battle…

This time they are visiting the Ashen Empire obviously to form an alliance with us to seek revenge against the High Mountain Dwarf Kingdom. Black Stone Mountain is rich in resources and has many mines, indeed a target for the Empire’s conquest.

However… the Empire now has enough strength to conquer the High Mountain Kingdom by itself. Those defeated Green-skins have no right to form an alliance with us. Furthermore, allying with a force that leans toward the Chaotic Evil Camp, like the Red Blood Tribe, goes against the principles of the Empire.”

Ramp made no effort to hide his disdain and contempt for the Red Blood Tribe in his words, clearly having prepared his speech in advance, speaking freely and fluently.

Red Dragon nodded slightly, seeming quite satisfied with this answer.

Cassius’s thoughts were similar to Ramp’s; the Ashen Empire is fully capable of conquering the High Mountain Kingdom and monopolizing Black Stone Mountain on its own, with no need to let the Red Blood Tribe get involved.

Like their Father God, that group of Green-skin Orcs is just a bunch of bloodthirsty madmen.

Cassius did not wish to have a Divine being of immense Divine Power entering his sphere of influence–what if the being discovered that he had stolen Its eye?

Moreover, the Ashen Empire already had Ancient Dragon Titus as a “loyal ally” and inside man within the Dwarven Kingdom, having extensive intelligence on the High Mountain Kingdom, eliminating concerns about facing setbacks.

Ramp observed Cassius’s reaction and said, “Master, since that’s the case, shall we drive that group of Orcs out of North Aisier–or shall we exterminate them all?”

But Cassius shook his head, once again revealing a hint of a smile: “No need. Although I’m not interested in cooperating with Orcs, I am a bit interested in the Orcs themselves.”

“Yes, Master, I shall send someone to bring them to you immediately.”

Ramp remained composed, not asking why, but simply executing the task at hand, after all, he himself was a ruthless individual known for experimenting on Vampires and Human Mages.

…

In North Aisier, within Dragon Head City, a group of Orcs wrapped in Worg pelts sat on chairs, nervously watching a Serpentfolk lady communicating. They were clearly out of place in the surrounding environment.

Seeing the Serpentfolk turn around, the leading Orc sprang up from his chair and asked eagerly, “Has His Majesty agreed to grant us an audience?”

“Yes, please follow me,” replied the Serpentfolk, expressionlessly.

“Wonderful, wonderful, we can finally seek vengeance and redress for Lord Batu!” The coarse face of the Orc was filled with excitement, his large and strong body trembling.

He was called Nu’er Chizong, named for having slain a giant beast with scarlet mane. Nu’er was a renowned warrior within the Red Blood Tribe and a trusted follower of the deceased Chieftain Batu.

This time, Nu’er, under the orders of the interim Chieftain Solo, brought the tribe’s most valiant warriors to North Aisier in hopes of forming an alliance with the surging Ashen Empire and seeking revenge on the High Mountain Dwarf Kingdom.

Whenever he thought of that day, recalling the despicable Dwarf, Elf, and Gold Dragon who ambushed the Chieftain, unstoppable rage and a murderous intent would rise in Nu’er’s heart.

Those self-righteous scoundrels who dared to ambush a great warrior in such a manner!

Since that day, Nu’er had made up his mind that one day he would take Revenge for Lord Batu; he vowed to wash Aivendel in blood and personally behead the Dwarf King.

But reality always differs from wishes. After the battle at Black Stone Mountain, the Dwarves’ Pan Yang Cavalry, the Elves’ unicorn riders, and that detestable Gold Dragon brutally swept through the Orcs.

Countless Orcs died on the fertile plains north of Black Stone Mountain, Orcs from various tribes fled in every direction, and the once mighty Red Blood Tribe that Batu had spent his life building crumbled, leaving only a few main tribes.

It was not until several days ago that Chief Solo claimed to have also garnered the favor of Gush, gaining tremendous power, and barely managed to reassemble the surviving tribes. Although far from their former glory, they remained a force not to be underestimated.

Subsequently, the Orcs received shocking news that the Ashen Empire had launched a surprise attack on North Aisier, and allying with the Ashen Empire became a common wish for the Orcs.

With these thoughts in mind, Nu’er clenched his fists in secret, his expression filled with intense excitement: “I must succeed…”

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