Second Orc War (III)

"Why did we fail?!"

During the war in Hot Spring Province, Orc Emperor Shatterbone roared in fury. Standing before him, Savi was equally enraged.

"We never expected the humans to be so powerful. They are too stubborn. They have become stronger than we imagined."

"It has been more than a hundred years since I last saw such magnificent magic bloom across this world's skies, yet the humans managed it."

"Those are all excuses. The great master has no need for such incompetent reasons. Its will has only one purpose: defeat the humans, kill them, plunder and occupy all human lands!"

A terrifying storm of divine power surged around Shatterbone. The war ritual had granted him immense strength, but he had also sensed the great god's dissatisfaction. This war had not proceeded according to the god's will.

That would be the most terrifying disaster.

"This cannot continue. Launch more attacks! The great master will grant every Orc mighty strength. Crush the human fortress for me!"

The Orc Emperor was furious, but Savi remained fairly calm as he spoke.

"I'm afraid it still cannot be done. Every time we intensify our attacks, the humans mobilize even more human soldiers from the lands in the South."

"The Orcs on the other battlefields pose too little threat to the humans."

"They are not putting in any effort at all. The Rhino Royal Court alone cannot break through the human defenses."

"After all, we still have not seen the humans' legends appear."

"Your Majesty, perhaps we should retreat."

"Retreat?"

Shatterbone abruptly stared at Savi, mockery gleaming darkly in his eyes.

"Impossible. We have no possibility of retreat. The great god will not permit us to fail, unless you are willing to die."

"Bring the other five Royal Courts here!"

Among the Orcs' six great Royal