Orc Emperor (2)

Ryan's words were clearly not to Volvo's satisfaction.

Very much not to his satisfaction.

He had already seen the dawn of victory. How could the war not have even begun yet?

But Volvo did not show it. He remained as humble as a listener, making others feel at ease.

"But Ryan, the Orcs may not unite. They have always been like this internally, for thousands of years. We are very familiar with Orc invasions."

Ryan shook his head and asked in return,

"Your Highness, do you know how long it took the Orcs to establish their objective during their last full-scale invasion?"

"Ten days!"

"In only ten days, the Werewolf Monarch led the Werewolf army and drove out a Great Being of an Evil God in the north of Northwind Province. Likewise, their wills became unified because of the will of the god they served."

"But this time, the Orcs have not resolved their internal conflicts within ten days."

Volvo said in confusion,

"Isn't that a good thing? It means no divine will is involved. They cannot unify their beliefs, so we can win easily."

"No, that is not the case."

"Death and war, even extreme emotions, are themselves sacrifices to Great Beings."

"Beneath the Northern Lands, the Great Beings have all fallen asleep. But with the repeated sacrifices on the battlefield, I fear the Great Being worshipped by the Orcs will awaken."

Volvo's expression turned worried, but he soon relaxed again.

"It is all right, Ryan. The Empire also has the favor of the light."

"No. The awakening of a Great Being will unify the Orcs' internal will. That is what you should be worried about."

"Perhaps Twilight Fortress will face the same situation as in the last war."

Ryan looked at Volvo and continued,

"Your Highness, if you