Chapter 748

Yarvis had been born into a noble family of the Gabella Empire. From a young age, he had entered the Scholar's Tower in the imperial capital to study, rising steadily through the ranks on the strength of his talent and knowledge. In the end, he had become the person in the Scholar's Tower second only to his senior, Aldrich, and one of the most important advisers in the Gabella court.

Being tricked by an unscrupulous caravan and sold into slavery among the orcs was undoubtedly a great humiliation for Yarvis. To make matters worse, he had already fallen out with Gabella's ruler, leaving him no way to have Gabella send people to ransom him. Besides, if Gabella learned he was here, it was more likely to send assassins than envoys.

Yarvis spent some time slowly savoring the humiliation boiling in his chest. For someone of his age and experience, such an intense emotional upheaval was exceedingly rare.

"Very well! Revered Shaman Ota West, I accept your terms. I am willing to serve the Great Khan Alba for three years in exchange for my freedom. However, I want a certain degree of freedom!"

"Of course, esteemed scholar." Ota West seemed somewhat surprised, but his expression instantly turned to delight. A renowned and genuinely learned member of the Scholar's Tower was practically a windfall for the royal tent.

Yarvis made another demand. "There is also my guard, Marek. He must have the same freedom as I do."

"Of course! That is only reasonable!" Ota West nodded.

And so, Yarvis remained among the orcs, appointed by the shaman Ota West as his adviser.

Obviously, Ota West had no intention of letting Yarvis idle around and eat for free. Yarvis was soon assigned a task: organizing the laws of the Gabella Empire.

"We intend