"Lord Sacred Beast!"
A furious shout came from the woods.
The next moment, a strong young man with animal ears suddenly rushed out of the bushes, his long sword already drawn.
Behind him followed an elderly beastman with gray hair and a calm demeanor.
The beast-eared youth scanned the crowd warily before pointing his blade forward.
Who are you people?! Why are you taking Sacred Beast away?!
Eris stood with her hands on her hips, her face showing obvious displeasure.
"Hey! Can you at least check the current situation of your Sacred Beast before you speak?"
"You people suddenly appeared in the village and took away the Sacred Beast Lord; it all seems very suspicious..."
The young man with animal ears frowned, still not letting his guard down.
However, before he could finish speaking, the old man behind him raised his hand to interrupt him.
"Alright, Gyes."
The old man looked at the Sacred Beast in the distance, then slowly said:
" The Sacred Beast is indeed safe and sound."
"But..."
"Dad!"
A tender yet joyful voice suddenly rang out.
From among the children, a petite orc girl ran out quickly.
Minitona!
Gyes's cold expression vanished instantly. He quickly put away his weapon and opened his arms to hug his daughter tightly.
"Thank goodness... you're alright, that's so good!"
"Dad, it was that older boy who saved us."
Minitona looked up, her eyes filled with adoration.
"He also used incredibly powerful magic to bring Tersena back to life!"
"What?"
Gyes' body jolted.
"You saved Tersena? Tell Daddy what happened!"
Minitona immediately gestured with her little hands and recounted what had happened.
Gyes slowly raised his head and looked at the young man standing in front of the wooden house again.
His white robe swayed gently in the wind, and beneath his short brown hair was a young and handsome face. Beneath that calm expression, however, emanated an indescribable aura of holiness.
That wasn't an intimidating aura that was deliberately displayed.
Rather, it is a sense of nobility that seems to originate from the very essence of life.
Gyes paused for a moment, then spoke solemnly:
"May I ask who you are...?"
Rudeus Greyrat.
Rudeus stood on the steps in front of the cabin and answered calmly.
" Rudeus..."
The elder beastman's pupils contracted slightly, as if he had thought of something.
"Could it be... that you are the legendary Primordial God?"
Shouldn't you introduce yourself before asking someone's name?
Rudeus smiled slightly.
Although his tone wasn't forceful, it carried an undeniable composure.
The elder of the beast race was taken aback for a moment, then immediately bowed his head in respect.
"Excuse me."
"I am the current chieftain of the Orcs, Gustav Dedoldia."
A few days ago, a group of thieves attacked our village.
"They not only kidnapped the village's children, but also took the Sacred Beast with them."
At this point, Gustav's expression became complicated.
"If it weren't for Primordial God Genshin Impact's timely intervention, we really wouldn't know what to do..."
It's alright.
Rudeus waved his hand.
"After all, I've never been one to turn a blind eye to danger."
Upon hearing this, the respect in Gustav's eyes deepened even further.
" Primordial God Impact is indeed as benevolent as the rumors say."
"Now that the wind is high and the moon is far away, and the rainy season is approaching, why don't you come back to the village with me for a few days, Primordial God Impact?"
"We are willing to offer the finest wine and meat to express our gratitude."
"Haha, no problem, no problem."
(That old fox has a good plan. He knows that the days leading up to the rainy season are fraught with danger, so he wants me to stay and be their bodyguard.)
(But it doesn't matter, it's a good opportunity to see what Ghislaine's hometown is like...)
Rudeus smiled and nodded, then pointed behind him.
"However... I have a bit too many friends."
Gustav looked in the direction I was pointing.
Eris, Roxy, Elinalise, Talhand, and Rujierd, who had been silently staying in the corner, plus himself, made a total of six people.
Instead of showing any sign of embarrassment, he became even more respectful.
It's alright.
"The deeds of Primordial God Impact have already spread far and wide, even in a remote place like ours."
"It is our honor to invite you all to visit our village."
"Then I'll trouble you to lead the way."
He said with a smile.
Led by Gustav, the group continued along the path in the forest.
By this time, night had already fallen.
After passing through the last grove of trees, a beastman village hidden deep in the forest came into view.
Soft firelight shone from the wooden houses, illuminating the village roads.
Ancient giant trees surrounded the area, the eaves were covered with animal hides and hay, and vines climbed up the walls, casting dappled shadows in the moonlight.
The campfire in the center of the village was still burning, and several orc warriors sat around it, talking in hushed tones.
The forest was exceptionally quiet at night, with the occasional chirping of insects and the low growls of wild animals in the distance, making the village seem even more peaceful and serene.
Moonlight bathed this ancient land, making the entire orc village seem to blend into the forest.
"Gentlemen, I will have Gyes arrange accommodations for you. Please make yourselves at home as guests."
"That's what Gustav said gently."
"Clan leader, that Sacred Beast beast..."
Gyes glanced at the Sacred Beast not far away, his eyes still showing some worry.
Don't worry.
Gustav shook his head.
" The Sacred Beast has just recovered and needs quiet rest."
"And..."
As he spoke, his gaze fell on Rudeus.
"Since it was Primordial God Genshin Impact who saved the Sacred Beast, we have no reason to doubt his intentions."
Upon hearing the clan chief's words, Gyes remained silent for a moment before finally setting aside his guard.
"I see."
He walked up to us and bowed slightly.
"I apologize for any offense I may have caused, Primordial God Impact."
"It doesn't matter."
Rudeus waved his hand.
"After all, you were doing this to protect your own people."
"If it were me, I probably would have made the same choice."
These words made Gyes pause slightly.
He had originally thought that someone with such great power as Primordial God might be displeased by the offense he had just committed.
Unexpectedly, the other party not only did not blame him, but also understood his position.
Orcs have always revered strength.
In their eyes, the strong have absolute say.
But the legendary Primordial God master before them was completely different.
His immense power did not make him arrogant; on the contrary, it made him more peaceful.
At this moment, Gyes finally understood why the clan chief respected the young man before him so much.
"Dad!"
Just then, Minitona tugged at Gyes's sleeve.
That older brother is really amazing!
"With a wave of his hand, he brought Tersena back to life!"
The little girl's eyes were full of excitement.
"I want to be as amazing as this older brother when I grow up!"
Gyes looked at his daughter and couldn't help but smile.
"Yeah?"
"Then you'll have to train hard."
"Um!"
Minitona nodded vigorously.
Seeing this, Rudeus couldn't help but smile.
Perhaps this is what power should truly bring.
It's not about domination.
It's not fear.
It's about being able to lend a helping hand when others need it.
Afterwards, Gyes led everyone to an open space in the village.
There are several wooden cabins here specifically for entertaining guests.
Although it can't compare to a luxury hotel in the city, the interior is very clean and tidy.
The wooden furniture exuded a faint fragrance, and some decorations unique to the beastmen hung on the walls.
Gyes explained.
"Many treehouses were destroyed in previous attacks and haven't been repaired due to preparations for the rainy season... so the conditions may be rather basic."
"It's already very good; at least it's much more comfortable than sleeping in the forest."
Eris entered the room, looked around, and nodded in satisfaction.
"You really aren't picky at all," Roxy chuckled.
"It's already very lucky to have such accommodations while traveling," said Elinalise, as she walked towards one of the rooms.
Rujierd stood in the doorway, looking around at everything, silent.
But judging from his expression, he seemed to approve of the environment.
"An orc village...?"
Talhand leaned against the door, observing his surroundings with great interest.
"I've heard a lot about the beastmen before, but this is the first time I've seen them in person."
The atmosphere here... is very special.
"I'm talking, "Talhand said, stroking his beard.
"It lacks the hustle and bustle of the city, yet possesses a unique vitality."
Rudeus stood on the road in the village, looking around.
The orc villages at night are completely different from the human cities.
There are no towering buildings, no bustling streets.
But every wooden cabin and every campfire exudes a simple yet warm atmosphere of life.
Perhaps for the beastmen living here, this forest is their most precious home.
Rudeus.
Eris walked over to Rudeus's side.
How long are we going to stay here?
"Let's decide after the Sacred Beast has recovered somewhat."
Rudeus looked into the distance.
Within that small house surrounded by giant trees, one could faintly sense the steady life force of the Sacred Beast.
"After all, this matter is not completely over yet."
Upon hearing this, Roxy's expression turned slightly serious.
"You mean... those thieves who attacked the village?"
"Um."
Rudeus nodded.
"Since they dared to attack orc villages and even kidnap Sacred Beast, there's no doubt that other bandit groups might appear."
A night breeze blew by.
The leaves rustled.
The flames in the campfire flickered gently, casting long shadows on everyone...