The Watchers' arrival soon stirred up a storm within Wind's Breath Keep, especially among the orcs there.
One evening, Yulgar had just finished serving his new master and returned to his temporary quarters. After removing the standard human leather armor, which was a little too tight for him, he suddenly heard three long knocks followed by two short ones from outside the door—the secret signal agreed upon between the orc tribes.
Brock, who was with Yulgar, unbolted the door, and Kagak, the chief of the Bloodclaw Tribe, slipped inside.
Because the Aldo Army had advanced too quickly, the Wugu Tribe was not the only one captured within Wind's Breath Keep. Many orcs from other tribes who had failed to retreat in time had also been left behind. Aside from those who had died in battle, all the rest had been captured by the Aldo Army.
With Yulgar as an example, many quick-witted orcs had promptly clung to Prince Yuriko's coattails, including Kagak, who stood before him.
"What did you come to see me about?"
Kagak was visibly agitated. He got straight to the point. "You haven't heard? Those Watchers have been arresting people everywhere these past few days. We have to take action!"
Yulgar had guessed part of his purpose. His muscles tensed instantly, but he showed nothing on his face. He gestured for Brock to stand guard outside while he leisurely poured himself a cup of cheap ale.
"'We'?" Yulgar gave a cold laugh. "You mean you. I have no interest in robbing human civilians." What Yulgar wanted to rob were great nobles like Duke Bradley.
Over the past few days, under Duke Bradley's orders, the Watchers Legion had established a military court in Wind's Breath Keep to receive complaints from the surrounding residents and arrest orcs who had