73. A Weakling with a Combat Power of 5

The dangerous script did not vanish with the collapse of the old elven noble elders’ conspiracy! Although the perilous script concerning Adev’s “ruling issue” indeed ceased the moment Adev dealt with the old elven noble elders, …

The earlier script’s danger extended far beyond just Adev; this time, the one in danger was the little fox, Zelus, the hidden chief of the Austro-Hungarian Tribe!

【Zelus’s identity is in question!】

I didn’t even have to think to know who was behind this! It seemed I had truly underestimated the “chaotic evil” nature of Ludwig, the elven sword saint. Whatever was coming our way, she seemed to thrive on such disgusting tricks, as if she wanted to throw the world into chaos!

After all, compared to Adev’s issues with the “elves and old elves,” the Austro-Hungarian Tribe of the beastmen had a much stricter hierarchy, with various strange beliefs being quite severe. I had personally witnessed the “subhuman” status in the Austro-Hungarian Tribe, which was practically akin to that of servants. If Zelus’s subhuman identity were to be exposed, the wrath of the beastmen who learned the truth would be unbearable.

Needless to say, I knew exactly what I had to do: the elven sword saint Ludwig’s completely indiscriminate “wild monster behavior” was clearly undermining Kephiel’s “main storyline” in the Kingdom of Prussia and the Austro-Hungarian Tribe. Moreover, whether to “deal with” Ludwig or to protect the secret of the little fox Zelus, I had no time to linger in the Kingdom of Prussia, enjoying the fruits of victory that belonged to Adev, not to me.

Thus, that very day, I proposed to Adev that we leave.

“Anyway, that’s how it is. If Ze Lusi’s identity gets revealed, it certainly won’t lead to anything good. Plus, we’ve confirmed that Ludwig is right next door in the Austro-Hungarian tribe; Kefir and I have no reason not to go.”

Adev nodded. “I’ll have the task force send you over in an off-road vehicle secretly, but… I’m sorry, I can’t join you this time. I still have matters to handle with the elders, and I need to stay in the Kingdom of Prussia.”

Adev wouldn’t be following us, but that was fine. Having escaped the dangerous script, there was no need for her to risk encountering danger again. However, another fairy had a different opinion.

“Proposal: I request to follow.”

In the blink of an eye, the projection of the insightful fairy Icarus appeared in mid-air, and the script on my side made her intentions clear: [Icarus also wants to help Ze Lusi.]

Weren’t you just hiding in the Kingdom of Prussia out of fear? Why are you so bold this time, wanting to rush to the Austro-Hungarian tribe?

Though I found it strange, after a moment’s thought, I… still agreed. There was no harm in being skeptical later; the most important thing right now was to protect Ze Lusi before Ludwig, that fairy, indiscriminately stirred up trouble for her!

Afterward.

Under the escort of the apocalyptic-style armored convoy of the Prussian fairies, we chose to sneak into the Austro-Hungarian tribe at night. My previous judgment was not wrong; the moment I stepped onto the territory of the Austro-Hungarian tribe, more scripts began to unfold.

[Ludwig and Magnus appeared in the Austro-Hungarian tribe.]

[Ze Lusi has returned to the Austro-Hungarian tribe!]

The necessary scripts indicating danger had all appeared, further confirming that the peril the little fox was about to face was not a falsehood! With no intention of relaxing, I immediately went with Kefir to find the only beings we could consider “allies” within the Austro-Hungarian tribe—the orc brothers Gu Erdan and Ge Luo Mu.

At that moment, in the home of Ge Luo Mu and Gu Erdan.

When I found these two orcs, they seemed carefree, still discussing the situation in the Kingdom of Prussia.

“Big brother, the elves have been making quite a stir lately; what’s going on?”

“Maybe they’re blasting mountains? Those elves don’t look like elves at all. What on earth is happening with this elven clan? It’s really deep in thought.”

Didn’t expect you two to be quite cultured; you could be considered intellectuals among orcs.

I knocked on the door symbolically, and the two orcs turned around in surprise and delight.

“Oh! It’s the human big brother!”

“And also the big…”

Geloram’s mouth was once again shut by Gu Erdan’s slap; this red-skinned orc really never learns his lesson…

“We’re here… for a bit of business.”

I exchanged a glance with Kephiel, and she shook her head at me.

It seemed there were no “outsiders” around, but even so, I didn’t want to take any chances.

The two orcs quickly noticed my unusual demeanor.

“By the way, what’s that thing above your eyes that looks like glasses?”

Geloram pointed at “that thing” on my face, “It doesn’t really look like glasses, does it…?”

Of course, it couldn’t be glasses, because this was Icarus. To maintain her disguise, she didn’t intend to appear in her elven form but instead transformed into… a decorative item resembling glasses. I always felt that wearing this in front of Kephiel would ruin my dear fiancée’s ethereal, fresh, and noble aura, so I volunteered to wear it.

Naturally, Icarus’s arrival was a secret, and I had no intention of revealing it.

“This, this… um, it’s an experimental item from the elves, haha… it’s used to measure combat power and such.”

“Combat power!!?”

Geloram perked up at once, “Elf stuff is really strange! But it seems quite useful! So what’s my combat power, big brother?”

“Analyzing… Orc Geloram, combat power 5…”

Icarus, please don’t actually go along with my lie!

Gu Erdan also pulled his good buddy back.

“Alright, Geloram, can’t you see they’re here for something important? Stop causing trouble!”

That’s right, we hurriedly came to the Austro-Hungarian tribe, and it certainly wasn’t to measure combat power.

Regaining my composure, I spoke up.

“Both of you, have you encountered any ‘strangers’ recently? Like… elves or something.”

“Elves? But haven’t they stopped fighting recently? We haven’t seen any elves at all.”

Two orcs were momentarily taken aback, then shook their heads.

It sounded like a good answer, but I couldn’t feel at ease.

“Then… what about the Grand Sorcerer? Have you seen him at all?”

“…I don’t know. He has already been expelled from the Austro-Hungarian tribe; how could he possibly have the face to return?”

So that meant these two orcs were also uncertain about the whereabouts of that Grand Sorcerer.

I had a nagging feeling that danger was closing in, but… with just Kephiel by my side, my options were limited.

To prevent Ludwig’s possible actions, I had no choice but to take a slight risk.

I carefully looked at the two orcs before me, one red and one green, and fell silent for a moment.

“Golrom, Gu Erdan, I have something to discuss that may concern… the safety of your entire Austro-Hungarian tribe.”

“Can you find me a place where there is absolutely no one around, where no outsiders could possibly appear?”

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