Strong Orc

The first method is to unite the other three villages. First, you must make some sacrifices to fully convince them, and you must contribute the most during battle; otherwise, you cannot fully unite them, and in doing so, your side may suffer the greatest losses.

It is even possible that after you unite them, they might choose to betray you because they do not believe you can defeat the orcs, turning around to bite you when the time comes.

The second method is to maximize your own side's interests while minimizing sacrifices.

Zhao Fu thought for a moment and decided to choose the second, as it was clearly the most advantageous. If these three villages were allies, using and framing them might be unjustifiable, but since it is unknown whether they are friends or enemies, Zhao Fu would not be polite.

Now, the plan must be implemented. The reason the orc tribe refuses to conquer these three villages is that the cost of doing so is too high; even if they won, the number of orcs sacrificed would be significant. Therefore, the goal now is to do something that drives them into a frenzy, compelling them to attack the other three villages at any cost.

The key, of course, is to find something that would make these orcs go mad. Zhao Fu has kobolds and goblins under his command; he could pretend to attack the orcs and then frame the local kobolds and goblins for it.

However, the impact would be too small to incite a frenzy and might even raise suspicions, leading them to think, "It's already good enough that these villages don't attack us; how could they possibly come to attack us when we are clearly much stronger than them?"

Zhao Fu never underestimates anyone, nor does he underestimate orcs, so he would not use this method.

He decided to lie low for now, wait until nightfall to capture an orc, extract information, and then formulate a detailed plan.

At night, the surroundings were pitch black. The orc tribe below lit torches to illuminate the village, and a light rain began to fall from the sky.

Bai Qi, along with Zhang Dahu and a few others, seized the opportunity to capture a somewhat frail-looking orc.

Inside a large tree hollow, Zhao Fu looked at the hanging orc. After Zhao Fu ordered his men to lash him a few times with a whip, the orc surrendered.

This frail orc was clearly malnourished, likely having a difficult life in the orc village where he was often looked down upon and bullied.

In fact, this is quite common in human villages as well; a few strong individuals, relying on their strength, bully those weaker than themselves. The law of the jungle exists everywhere and does not disappear simply because you are human or possess a higher culture.

Having a poor status in the village naturally leads to lower loyalty, which is why this frail orc surrendered so easily. If you were to capture an orc who received good treatment in the village, he wouldn't surrender even if you flayed him alive.

"What is your name?" Zhao Fu asked, looking at the orc.

The frail orc replied to Zhao Fu with a fearful expression, "My Lord! My name is An Lun."

Hearing this, Zhao Fu nodded with satisfaction and asked again, "I want to know all the information about your orc tribe. Tell me now."

Subsequently, the orc An Lun told Zhao Fu everything about the orc tribe in detail.

First, this orc village is called the Otis Tribe, a high-level village. The leader is named Otis, the most powerful orc in the tribe. Besides Otis, there is a younger brother named Ao Ka, who is also a very powerful orc and the second-in-command of the tribe.

Hearing this, Zhao Fu quickly asked, "What is the relationship between the first and second leaders?"

Upon receiving An Lun's reply, "Very good, the first leader is usually most fond of the second leader."

Zhao Fu smiled, feeling he had found his target. He continued to inquire about the orc unit types and learned that the orcs have two types:

<strong>[Orc Warrior]</strong>: Rated E- grade unit. Description: A powerful warrior among orcs. Unit effect: Class Transfer grants the skill <strong>[Savage War]</strong>.

<strong>[Strong Orc]</strong>: Rated D grade unit. Description: A powerful warrior among orcs. Unit effect: Class Transfer grants <strong>[Ancestral Power]</strong>.

The second type is a special unit, and because it is a high-level village, there is a cap of 30, and both orc leaders are Strong Orcs.

After asking about other matters and receiving satisfactory answers, Zhao Fu had the orc locked up and then discussed the detailed tactics with Bai Qi and the others.

The next day, Zhao Fu continued to observe from a distance with his men.

At this moment, an orc two meters tall, with totems painted on his body, walked out with over a hundred orcs. Based on the information from the orc An Lun, Zhao Fu learned that this leading orc was the second-in-command, Ao Ka.

Zhao Fu was somewhat surprised that he dared to come out with only a hundred orcs. However, upon reflection, orcs are the overlords here, and ordinary people usually hide when they encounter them. Thus, the orcs were accustomed to acting arrogantly and never imagined that Zhao Fu, from a hundred miles away, had already reached their doorstep.

He ordered his men to lie in ambush, and the plan began!

"Second Leader, where are we going hunting today?"

As Ao Ka was leading his group forward, an orc beside him suddenly asked. Ao Ka thought for a moment and was about to answer.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh...

A series of piercing sounds suddenly rang out. Ao Ka was startled and shouted, "Ambush!"

But it was too late. Zhao Fu had 300 archers, 200 crossbowmen, and 200 kobolds throwing javelins. With Ao Ka having only a hundred or so men, there was no way they could dodge.

Orcs were either shot dead by countless arrows or pierced through the body by iron-tipped javelins, pinned directly to the ground. Blood sprayed everywhere, and the place instantly became a slaughterhouse.

Ao Ka, struck by several arrows, deflected a few javelins aimed at him with his blade. Seeing that all his men were dead, he roared in fury, "Who is it? Come out!"

Hearing this, Zhao Fu slowly walked out from the side with his men, looking at the orc tribe's second-in-command, Ao Ka.

Seeing that it was humans, Ao Ka was filled with confusion—when had so many humans appeared?

However, realizing his predicament, Ao Ka shouted, "I am the second-in-command of the Otis Tribe! Do you humans know who you are opposing?"

Zhao Fu, of course, could not understand these words, but after the orc An Lun translated them, he chuckled.

Suddenly!

Ao Ka transformed into a black shadow and charged toward Zhao Fu. Having already been struck by several arrows and being in a semi-critically injured state, he knew that to survive, he had to capture Zhao Fu. He intended to catch Zhao Fu off guard and rush him.

But he underestimated Zhao Fu. The moment he moved, countless arrows flew toward him, and Ao Ka swung his blade to deflect them.

Suddenly!

A spear was thrown like lightning, piercing straight through Ao Ka's chest. The kobold leader, Duo Ke, had landed the final blow, ending the life of the orc Ao Ka.