"WHAT THE HELL DO YOU MEAN THEY ESCAPED!?" Volt yelled at his men that tried to hide behind each other.
Volt sat on the throne glaring down at his men who shiver from his look. Beside him was Kin and Hicks who had no expressions on their faces.
"That's it sir. They killed a few of our men and the scout that you sent to watch him." The one that spoke was shivering in fear.
"WHAT ABOUT THE ORC THAT WENT AFTER THEM!?"
"He's dead to sir."
Volt continued to glare at them. It seemed he was going to keep doing that but after a few minutes, he began to chuckle which soon turned into laughter. After a while, a few of the men let out a few of their chuckles though theirs were full of nervousness.
"I'm surprised you not furious sire." Kin spoke while pushing his glasses up.
"I AM FURIOUS!"
"Then why are you laughing?"
"Even though Krognak escaped I can't help but admire how he did."
"You admire him?"
"Tch. He had been the only one to ever hurt me. It doesn't change the fact that when I see him the next time I will personally separate his head from his body!"
No one spoke anything else in the fear that it might set Volt off again.
"Are those four here yet?"
"According to the letter we received back they would be here soon."
"Define soon."
Before anyone one could say anything, there was a loud scream causing them all to glance at the throne room doors that were closed. The men glanced at one and another before turning towards Volt who just sat there with his head resting against his fist.
The doors open only for a head to roll inside. It was a merc though his expression was one of terror and pain. Before anyone moved an armored boot squshed the head causing blood skin and grey matter to splay everywhere.
"This soon." Volt spoke while staring at the figure walking towards the throne with one of the figures taking steps that left a bloody footprint.
The four figures were orcs but three of them were bigger and looked more dangerous than the rest of the orcs he had seen.
The first one was Eight foot tall bulging with muscles and had green skin. In his right hand, he held a large spike club with the entire handle covered in serrated six-inch blades that dug into his hand but he showed no sign of it affecting him. The pommel was a long spike that looked like it could easily pierce through the toughest armor. He wore a simple loincloth with a leather chest piece that fir around the neck area. He also had a belt that went around his waist. Hanging off it was the skulls of humans and elves with a few of them still dripping red showing that some of them were recent kills.
The second was the same height but had three scars running down the left side of his face and his left eye was milky white showing he was blind. This orc was covered from head to toe in black armor though it looked like it was fused into his skin due to the fact that the armor moved like skin judging from the fact his armor moved every time he took a breath. The only part you could see from him was his mouth that had green drool dripping down. In his right hand, he had a large ax that was the same size as him. On the back side of it was an orc skull with two large twelve-inch tusks sticking out.
The third was huge compared to the other two. He stood at nine foot tall with extremely large bulging muscles. On his feet were large metal boots that had spikes sticking out the front. He wore dark black plate leggings. He also wore a large plate chest piece with two large tail like thing coming out behind almost touching the ground. On his shoulders were two large skulls that looked like wargs with the mouths open. His skin wasn't green but brown.
The final figure was smaller than the other three. He stood at six foot and eleven. His skin a dark green. He wore a large cloak that covered his entire body only showing his face. His eyes also seemed to glow a neon green. On his back were large bone spikes that at first glance seemed to be attached to his cloak but looking closer you could see the spikes going through the cloak and possibly into his skin. In his right hand was a staff. The staff seemed simple but was dark black with glowing neon green lines going through it while the top of it was an orc skull that had neon green coming from its eye sockets.
"Your late, Ougigoth." Volt spoke while the orcs stopped by the steps that led up to the throne causing the men standing by it to step back in fear while the brown orc snorted in disgust from their fear.
"Uniting the clans tends to take time." The orc with the staff spoke as if he was altering reality and seemed to echo.
"Indeed," Volt spoke while glancing at the brown orc. "Vruhag."
"That is war chief to you." The orc carrying the ax spoke in a deep pitch voice while taking a step forward while resting his ax on his right shoulder casing everyone to tense except for Volt and the orcs.
"Gnalurg." Vruhag warned him.
Gnalurg growled but stepped back though he didn't move his ax from his shoulder.
"Enough with the stalling. Just give us what we were promised for this alliance." The one with the club spoke with a deep rumbling tone that sounded raspy.
"Mergigoth."
The orc just snorted.
Volt stared at them.
"There might be a problem with that."
"Oh?" Ougigoth raised an eyebrow.
"Olga and her servant were able to escape."
"THEY WHAT!?" The two orcs shouted while Ougigoth and Vruhag just stood there.
"How the fuck did you allow them to escape!?"
"Apparently you humans are weak."
Ougigoth tapped his staff on the ground causing the two orcs to glance at him nervously.
"Be silent."
They did as they were told but still glared at Volt who didn't seem fazed.
"I am curious though. How did they escape?"
"Because of that pale bastard!" One merc shouted.
"Damn orc." Another muttered.
"Orc?"
Volt glared at his men but turned his attention back to his guests.
"Let's just say we had an orc help us take this fort. But instead of accepting my proposal he decided to keep his word and take those two to Celestine." Volt spoke though he spat out the word Celestine.
"An orc," Vruhag muttered to himself. "Tell me. Was this orc pale white like snow and carried a sword different than any other orc?"
Volt scoffed.
"You talking about Krognak?"
Three of the orcs tensed at the name while Ougigoth chuckled.
"It seems he has turned out to be quite a thorn, Vruhag."
Vruhag didn't say a word but seemed to be in deep thought.
"More like a pain in the arse." Volt muttered out loud.
"So we came here for nothing."
"Don't seem sad my friend. We will still help you conquer this land and then afterwards..." Ougigoth trailed off with a smile that sent shivers down everyone spine.
"Yes yes. So you can have the dark bitch for her magic and as a sex slave."
"How did they escape when we had one our own here?"
"Krognak killed him." Was Volt blunt answer.
Ougigoth chuckled again.
"Who knew the runt was strong?" Mergigoth spoke though it was full of sarcasm.
"Please. Any weakling with a dagger could kill Nugbu."
"ENOUGH!" Volt yelled while standing up from his throne.
"We are wasting time. Do we have your support or not?"
Ougigoth just chuckled which began to irritate Volt.
"Of course. The horde will help you. But..." He trailed off while glancing around at Volt's men who shivered from the looks he was giving them. "Would you like for your men to become stronger as well as you?"
"I gave you this answer already. I'm strong enough."
"But why be strong enough when there is still stronger?"
"If my men want you to use your magic on them then be my guess but I will not."
"Very well. We must leave to prepare for our forces to arrive. Farewell King Volt."
Volt eyes narrowed at the four orcs retreating back. He knew he was being mocked but he couldn't afford to kill off potential allies they could give him. For now. Volt saw Vruhag had a deep thoughtful expression.
'Interesting.' Volt thought while sitting back down.
"Sir. Are you sure we need them filth?" Hicks spoke once he made sure the orcs had left.
"In war, you use what you can."
"But afterwards?"
Volt chuckled.
"Simple. We kill their warchief."
"Why just their chief?"
"Orcs follow strength. The war chief is the strongest orc."
"So killing him..."
"They will understand my strength."
"Thus naming you the new war chief," Kin concluded.
"Indeed though it will probably have to be in one on one battle."
"I doubt orcs would be that honorable."
"No, but I know you can find me an answer Kin."
"Me?"
Volt nodded his head.
"You the smartest one I know here. Plus it lets you get insight on the orc culture."
"Hmmm."
"Hicks."
"Sire?"
"Did you send out some of the men to bring those four back?"
"Yes, sire."
There was silence for a few seconds.
"How many?"
"Ten. Why?"
Volt didn't answer but stared at him before letting out a deep sigh.
"So you think ten men can bring back a weapon master, two dark elves and an orc who defeated said weapon master."
Hicks just stood there with a confused look for a few minuted before his expression became one of dread.
"I just sent ten men to their deaths didn't I?"
Volt look simply told him yes.
-
Krognak had no idea how long they ran but he knew that it was probably all day due to the sun that was now beginning to go down. In all honesty, he could have made it back to Celestine by morning. He would be exhausted but he would make it. He just had two problems with that.
Taking a glance out of the corner of his eye he saw Chole and Lucretia both panting from exhaustion and sweat dripping down their from the heads and bodies causing it glisten.
Krognak shook his head trying to keep those thoughts away.
He had to decide what to do. They needed a break but it could give Volt forces time to catch up to them. But if he pushed them further it was more likely that the two dark elves would faint. Looking down he could see Olga was exhausted more than likely caused by the reason her magic wasn't working right.
Hearing more heavy breathing coming from Chole and Lucretia he knew what the plan was to do.
He stopped only for the two elves to slam into his back knocking them down while he had not even budged but simply glanced around the area that would provide shelter while also being able to hide them.
"WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING PIG!"
"WHY THE HELL DID YOU STOP!"
He just ignored them while still glancing around.
"ANSWER YOUR BETTERS!"
At that Krognak turned and deadpanned at them.
"Why did we stop?"
Krognak glanced down at Olga who simply stared at him.
"We need to make camp."
"ARE YOU INSANE!"
"You are trying to get us caught aren't you!"
"Shut up."
Krognak glared at the two causing them to flinch back from his stare.
"You two are about to collapse and unless you want me to leave you two behind," The two glared at him while grasping their swords. "We need to rest. Right now I am looking for a spot that would provide us cover and be able to hide us."
The two just glared at him while he just looked away from them.
Soon Krognak saw a place they could stay for the night.
"WE ARE NOT SLEEPING IN A CAVE!"
Krognak was close to ripping off one of their arms off and use it to beat the other one to death with it.
"Surely there is a place better than is. Our mistress does not need this."
"Oh, you right. Why don't we just go back to Volt? I'm sure he would more than happy give us a nice cozy bed and meal."
The three glared at him.
Chole opened her mouth to say something only to close it when Krognak stared at her almost daring her to say something.
"That's what I thought," Krognak spoke while walking towards the entrance to the cave ignoring the glares aimed at his back.
Walking in he could see there was plenty room to make a camp here. He wasn't sure though due to the fact it was completely dark. Until Olga staff glowed causing the entire cave to be lit up.
"This would do." Krognak spoke while he slowly lowered Olga down on a rock for her to sit.
"What now genius?"
"We need to set up camp."
"Then why the hell are you leaving?"
Krognak stopped at the entrance.
"Judging from the fact that your stomach is growling I'm guessing you're hungry."
Before anyone could speak there were four loud growling. The three females blushed when they realized it was their stomachs. Krognak just walked off.
"Get a fire going while I look for food."
The three dark elves saw him walk off and when they realized he was out of earshot Chole and Lucretia turned towards Olga.
"My lady. Here is our chance to leave the beast."
Olga stared at the two before sighing while frowning.
"No."
"But mistress..."
"I gave him my word and I will keep it. As long as he does the same." Olga interrupted Chole.
"You really going to trust an orc word?"
Olga frowned.
"Shes right. When has an orc ever kept his word?"
Olga sighed.
"You really think he will keep his word?"
"What did he do when he found out about Volt plan?"
"What does that..."
"What did he do?" Olga asked again causing the two dark elves to glance at each other.
"He helped us escape when he could have easily gone along with Volt's plan but didn't."
"He probably just wants us for himself."
"I don't think so." Olga spoke.
"But..."
"He took a great risk to save us. All because he gave Celestine his word that he would bring me to her."
Olga saw their eyes widening.
"He didn't have to save you two but he did. He could have easily left you two there but instead saved you two."
"He could still..."
"Enough."
Chole and Lucretia tensed at the tone Olga was speaking at them with.
"We will continue to head towards Ken and that's final."
"Yes ma'am." They both replied though they both had their doubts still.
-
Krognak stepped through a bush just to send his prey running.
"Phak!" (Fuck!)
That was the third prey he failed to catch. This area was filled with rabbits and deer, Though he didn't have any luck catching any.
"There is prey yet I can not catch just one." Krognak swore.
He stopped when he heard a small twig break. Glancing over he saw a large bush to shake. Krognak eyes narrowed when he noticed the bush was actually shaking towards him and not going the other way. Whatever it was the creature was obviously not afraid of him.
Grasping his sword he tensed ready to kill whatever it was. But he became confused when saw a deer carcass came flying out and landed at his feet with its throat torn wide open and blood leaking out on the ground.
Confused he turned towards the bush only for his eyes to widen at what he saw. Standing there with lips back in a snarl was a tiger of some sort. The main thing that Krognak noticed was the large maxillary canine teeth that extended from its mouth.
Krognak coked his head to the side when he saw it growling at him.
'Hopefully, it will go away.'
Krognak became confused when he saw it let out few sniffs before turning to look at him. He had no idea why until he felt something dripping down his chest. Glancing down he saw his blood dripping down to the ground. He forgot the goblins arrows had pierced him.
'At least we will eat well tonight.' Krognak thought as he readied himself just as the tiger lept at him.
-
"What is taking that pig so long!?"
"He's probably eating his fill and going to give us the scraps."
Olga sighed for what seemed to be the hundredth time that day. It was just a few hours since Krognak had left to get food and not returned yet. They had a fire going and sleeping bags out.
"If he is I will kill him."
"Yeah? Get in line."
Olga sighed.
"I still think we should have left the pig." Chole voiced only to flinch when Olga glared over at her.
Before any of them could say a word there was a loud thud causing them all to jump in fear. Glancing over they saw Krognak standing by the fire but drew their attention was the large tiger.
"A SABERTOOTH!?"
"Apparently," Krognak spoke while starting sit down next the fire.
Before they could say something Krognak grabbed the sabertooth and they watched as he began to cook it causing them to gag. When he felt the preparations were done he placed it over the fire to cook. Turning he saw the three females gaping at him with mouths wide open causing him to sweatdrop.
"Haven't either of you ever cooked an animal?" Krognak inquired though all he got were stares.
It continued like this for awhile. Krognak just kept tending to the food while ignoring the dark elves horrified expressions. He just sighed when the animal looked to be cooked enough. Taking his sword he began carving out pieces of it.
"YOU KILLED A SABERTOOTH!"
Krognak finally turned towards the three who looked like they were out of their dreamland or whatever happened to them.
"Obviously," Krognak grunted.
"You don't understand. No one had really been able to kill these things without getting a scratch on them. So how?"
They were curious how he was able to with ease.
Krognak just stared at them while they stared back.
"Tell us."
Krognak glared at Chole demand.
"It jumped at me and I held my sword up causing it to fall on it."
That caused them to face vault.
"That's it!?"
"These things are not that bright."
"Brighter than you," Lucretia muttered under her breath but Krognak heard her.
"If that was true then I wouldn't be here right now."
There was no word said after that.
When Krognak thought the food was cooked right he nodded his head in satisfaction.
"WE ARE NOT EATING THAT!"
Krognak deadpanned.
"If you say something about eating due to me touching it I will personally tie you to a tree and force feed you like a mimba."
He got three confused expressions.
"It means child."
"You calling me a child!?"
"I'm not calling you one."
"Glad you know that pig."
"I'm calling you and her a child." Krognak spoke while pointing at Lucretia and Chole.
"WHAT DID YOU JUST CALL US!?"
Krognak watched both of them grabbed their swords and began walking towards him while he rose to his feet grasping his sword in his right hand.
The three glared at each other to the point that lighting was shooting out of their eyes.
"Mmmmm. This pretty good."
The three blinked a few times before turning to see Olga had gotten a piece and was slowly chewing it with a content smile on her face. Krognak just blinked a few times in confusion while Lucretia and Chole had flabbergasted expressions.
They both opened their mouths to say something only to close it when Olga glared at them. The look basically said not one word. She then motioned with her head towards the food causing them to drop their heads in defeat. Krognak didn't show it but on the inside, he was smirking at their shame.
He watched them walk over and sat down near Olga with the three of them eating in silence. Krognak knew the other two liked his cooking or at least found it good judging from their small smiles on their faces.
Krognak frowned though when he glanced down at his armored chest to see his blood dripping down still. He doubted that he would die from the wounds but it would be better to tend to them but since he didn't have any bandages it one thing. Cauterize. The good thing was that a fire was going already but he was going to wait until his companions fell asleep. He never did like showing weakness in front of others. Especially when it could give another orc a sign to kill you.
But these are not orcs though. He could hear his mind telling him.
So deep in his thought, he didn't see Olga glancing at him with a frown.
"Krognak."
Hearing his name he glanced over at Olga who was staring at him.
"Do you know what that thing was that you killed?"
She watched him tense signifying that he indeed knew what it was.
"You do don't you." It wasn't a question but a statement.
"You pig!"
Krrognak glared at her causing all three to gasp from the anger in them. They had seen his glare before but this one was worse. Olga could also see there was something else in his eyes. It looked like...
'Sadness.' She thought.
Krognak just sat there before closing his eyes and was breathing deeply. After what seemed like hours but in reality was just a few minutes he spoke.
"That thing was an orc."
"That abomination?"
"That's not what it is now but yes."
"How did it turn out like that?"
"Because of that demon!" He shouted causing all three of them to stare at him in shock.
"Everyday he corrupts my people more and more."
"They must be stupid if they are being corrupt."
Krognak glared at them.
"He's using my people own pride to make them fall to his tricks."
"Surprised a pig like you didn't accept his offer."
"It takes more than just magic to make a warrior."
"What of this demon?" Olga asked.
"What does he look like?"
Krognak was silent.
"An orc with a skull mask."
There was silence for a few seconds only to be broken when Chole and Lucretia busted out in laughter.
"You scared of an orc cause he wears a skull?"
"Poor little piggy!"
Krognak glared at them.
"I'm not scared of what he looks like but what he can do."
"Yell boo at you?"
"His magic."
That brought all laughter to a stop while the females stared at him with mouths wide open.
"Impossible."
"It's true."
"If an orc can use magic then why would I not know about it my army?"
"Because you only been receiving the warriors from the Gnawer tribe."
"Tribe?"
"Yes."
"You mean there are more than just one tribe?"
"Great. More pigs and rapists."
Krognak glared at all three of them.
"Not all of the tribes share the same traits. And do you three really have any right to insult the other tribes when you freely allowed the demons and orcs to do as they pleased?"
That caused the three to go silent while glancing at each other nervously while Krognak just snorted.
"What tribe is the demon from?"
"No one knows. He just showed up from nowhere."
"Does he have a name?"
Krognak was silent for a few seconds.
"Ougigoth."
"Interesting name."
"Why do you call him a demon?"
"His magic. There is something...unnatural about it."
"Unnatural?"
Krognak nodded his head yes.
"Its dark. Darker than even yours."
"You can't be serious."
"I am. I would rather face your magic than that...thing."
"Another thing is also bugging me."
Krognak just motioned for her to continue.
"What tribe are you from?"
Krognak tensed at the question.
"It's obvious you not from the Gnawer tribe."
Krognak was just silent as if he was contemplating something.
"You three should get some rest. I will take the first watch."
He felt a small pebble slammed upside his head causing him to glare over at Chole who threw it.
"You think we are going to just let you watch over us while we sleep pig."
"It gives you plenty of time to..."
"Oh yes because I'm silent enough that I could rape you three without waking the others." Krognak interrupted them.
They glared at him.
"Oh fo fuckuk ukakeuk! Go to sleep!" (Oh for fucks sake!)
They watched Krognak stormed off while grabbing his sword. They were guessing he was probably going to look around.
The three glanced at each other though both Lucretia and Chole flinched at the disappointment on Olga's face when she stared at them. Not wanting to get another tongue lashing the two tired to fall asleep as soon as possible while Olga sighed while shaking her head. She turned towards where she Krognak went.
-
It was a few hours since Krognak left and in that meantime, he simply walked around looking for any sign of enemies, animals or anything that could harm them. But he had not seen anything.
'Perhaps those three are asleep now.' He thought as he walked back into the cave and saw the three of them were.
He saw the fire was also going down. Letting out a sigh he grabbed a stick and stuck it into the flames and waited for a few minutes. Once satisfied he pulled the stick out that was burning hot.
He sighed. He was not going to like what he would have to do next but it must be done unless he wants the wounds to get infected. Turning he began to walk outside to find a spot where to do this since he didn't want to wake the three females up.
Letting out a sigh he placed his sword on the ground. The next thing he started to do was take off the armor piece he wore though he just yanked it off causing it to fall off on the ground.
'Now the fun part.' He thought.
Raising the branch up to his eye level he gave a sigh before pushing it against one of his wounds causing him to grit his teeth in pain trying to not yell out in pain. He could feel his skin burning and it made him want to throw up from the smell but he kept going. After what seemed to be forever he pulled the branch away causing him to let out a sigh of relief.
Glancing down he was satisfied with one of the wounds cauterized. He could only groan because he knew had a few more to do. Letting out a sigh he began to do the process again.
It took a few minutes but he closed all the wounds except the last one. Reason being was the fire on the branch had died out causing him to growl and toss it to the side.
'Its still better than nothing I suppose.' He thought but he was cut from his thoughts when he saw light coming towards him.
Rising to his feet in a flash he thrust his hand out and grabbed whoever it was by the throat and spun slamming them into the rocks behind him causing the figure to let out a grunt of pain while dropping the torch she carried.
He blinked a few times when he saw it was Olga who stared at him.
"You have quick reflexes." She complimented him.
Krognak just snorted as he lowered her to the ground while backing away.
"Shouldn't you be asleep?" He grunted as he sat back down on the log.
"Couldn't." She spoke while sitting down next to him.
Krognak just glanced at her before looking forward.
"I thought you said those arrows didn't hurt you?" Olga asked while glancing down at his wounds.
"I live."
"You lied to me."
Krognak just glared at her but stopped when he saw she was wearing a blanket and not her usual outfit. He couldn't help but raise an eyebrow at her.
"You like?" She teased only for a vein to pop on her head when he glanced away.
"Where's your usual clothing?"
"Surely you don't think I wear that all the time."
His silence was her answer.
The two just sat in silence for a few minutes.
"You should go back to sleep," Krognak spoke while reaching for the torch only for her to snatch it before he could causing him to glare at her.
"Would you like some help?"
Krognak glared at her.
"No."
He reached again only for her to back away.
"I think you do. Afterall," She spoke while flashing him a smile. "It is my torch you trying to use."
Krognak wanted to curse her out but h knew that needed what she had.
"So I ask again," She leaned forward with a teasing smile. "Do you need help?"
Krognak just stared at her with her doing the same but with that smile on her face.
"Yes."
"Yes, what?"
Krognak blinked a few times.
"I said yes isn't that it?"
Olga stared at him looking to see if he was being serious and to her shock, she saw he was.
"Say please."
"Please? What does that mean?"
"It means you are being polite when asking for something or when you asking a question."
Krognak sighed in annoyance.
"Please."
Olga smiled and stood up while crouching down in front of Krognak who tensed.
"What are you doing?"
"I'm helping you."
"You can help me by giving me the torch."
"You didn't specify what kind of help you needed."
Krognak stared at her and could see that she was not going to budge.
"Fine."
Olga nodded her head while raising the torch while Krognak closed his eyes to brace himself for the pain that he knew was going to come. He waited and waited but didn't feel. Getting impatient he opened his eyes to tell her to hurry up but closed his mouth when he saw her hand glowing and was hovering over his wound.
Olga nodded her satisfied when the wound closed but felt light headed and fell back but Krognak caught with his right hand on her back while the left held her right arm.
"Why? You know your magic is acting up and you do this."
"I was helping you like you helped me and my subjects."
Krognak grunted in annoyance and rose to his feet while picking her up bridal style.
"I gave my word to bring you to Celestine. Nothing more nothing less."
"True but you helped more than you should have." Olga pointed out.
"Only because it would make things easier for me."
"Wouldn't it been easier if you left Chole and Lucretia?"
"..."
"..."
"Go to sleep. Its still my watch and you need your rest."
Olga simply smiled while resting her head on Krognak chest and let his heart beats lull her to sleep.