At Rhode's words, Lilia immediately turned an expectant gaze on Blackmoore.
She had just witnessed Thrall's swordsmanship, and naturally wanted someone that strong to be her teacher!
Blackmoore considered it for a moment.
His main reason for having Thrall perform was to show Rhode his trump card and bolster his confidence in following him to accomplish great things.
Ever since he had been appointed to oversee all the Orc Internment Camps, along with the vast authority that came with the position, he had been plotting all of this.
On the surface, he merely had the orcs fight in the Arena to entertain the spectators and earn a great deal of gold.
In reality, the orcs were training in the Arena, honing themselves through real, brutal combat while weeding out the weak and leaving the strong.
This orc army would be a vital bargaining chip when he launched his uprising.
The gold they earned would also fund his war effort.
Thrall was the strongest warrior among the orcs, and he would become their leader as well.
In that sense, would Thrall and Rhode both become my trusted lieutenants?
Hmm, letting Rhode, this major general and mage, bond with my "pet orc" seems like a good choice.
Besides, Rhode clearly doted on the little girl at his side. Doing him this simple favor would help win his loyalty.
With that thought, Blackmoore chuckled at Lilia, then turned to Rhode. "Of course, that's no problem. But the training must take place here at the Castle. Orcs can't wander freely around the city. They would frighten the citizens."
Lilia was already jumping for joy, then made faces at Thrall. "You have to teach me that turning thrust you just did!"
"All right. Thank you, my lord." Having received the answer he wanted, Rhode showed