I am Cloud. Lugar, the son of Roxar, Ichallenge you to a duel.

Clouds sudden words stilled everyone in the group except for him.

A duel?

Does that mean he is going to fight against that strong-looking orc?

On the other hand, Lugar looked at Cloud with an intrigued expression.

It was because it was particularly strange that a human knew about the orcs duel.

Duel. Why should I duel with you, human?

For an orc warrior, isnt a duel an honorable battle to showcase his pure strength?

Indeed, but you are not an orc.

Is not being an orc a problem? I am also a warrior. Always ready to die a virtuous death in a honorable battle. Or that, you are unprepared to face one? Lugar, the son of Roxar.

A chieftains position is not so light, that it will make me fall for such trivial provocations. No need to ask me again, my answer will be the same. For say, do I need to have a duel with something which I can kill like a bug just because of some trival words?

Cloud put his hand under his arms. To which, the orc next to him raised his spearready to subdue him, but Lugar raised his hand to halt the orcs movement.

Because what Cloud took out were six heavy-looking tabloids.

500,000 gold each. All together, its 3 million gold. I will bet this as a wager for the duel. If you win, you can have all this money.

At the word of 3 million gold, everyones eyes shook except for Howl. This is because most people here were not qualified to hold even 10,000 gold, let alone 3 million gold.

Callios, the successor of a Viscount family, was the same. Its not that a Viscount family doesnt have 3 million gold.

But, theres no 3 million gold in cash.

To prepare 3 million gold in cash, they would have to sell a lot of their slaves, lands and assets.

He couldnt help but be surprised that something like that was easily available in Clouds hands.

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Damn, I was right after all..!

Callios was very resentful of the past himself, who talked nonsense for no sense.

But it didnt matter, because peoples reactions didnt mattered to Cloud.

Ah, Mr. Orc, can you stop pretending to be so casual? You think I dont know anything?

What do you mean?

Jeez, still pretending to the end. You think I dont know that you orcs are buying scarce quantity of food from the Empire.

.you even know that much?

They farm around the oasis and loot food from the kingdoms. Even then, food was and is still a scarce commodity for them.

Farming not always guarantees a bountiful harvest, and weaker the tribe, the less food they receive after looting the kingdoms.

That is why most of the orc tribes use money as a medium to exchange it for food at the Empires borders.

In such a situation, a huge amountthat is 3 million gold was like a coveted fruit that any tribe will want to swallow.

What do you want in exchange for winning the duel?

Guaranteeing the safety of me and my companions, plus food and bed for one day. And, a guide to the border.

Cloud had no intention of travelling to the border on his own from the very beginning.

How can he get to the border with no food and proper navigation?

If he had been alone, it wouldnt pose a problem for him, but the burden that he was carrying was too much. So he chose to have a duel with the orcs. Surrendering to the outcome of the duel was one of the Orcs long standing tradition.

Besides, he had to visit an orc tribe someday anyways. Because he had to get that ability, the one Gis got in the game.

How about doing this? If you give us that money, Ill fulfill every condition of yours. We will give you food and a place to sleep, and Ill personally guide you all to the border. I swear in the name of the chief.

Peoples complexion brightened at Lugars suggestion.

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To theman easy way to survive was plated in a platter.

However, just as Cloud said his words with a smirk, their faces stiffened again.

Wait, wait, wait, you dont really mean it, right? Do you think that treatment, its worth 3 million gold?

I can kill you and take it away right now.

Then do it, in form of a duel. Its same, aint I right?

It just means that I dont have to step up.

You are frightened.

Once again, a chieftains position is not so light, that it will fall for your trivial provocations. Chooseeither give money and live, or die and then give money.

At Lugars threat, the groups complexion looked more frightened than before.

They wanted Cloud to give that 3 million gold to this orc.

Sure, its a lot of money, but what about it?

Its not my money.

Callios poked Cloud on the shoulders.

Hey, you I think its getting a bit dangerous. Why dont you just give them the money? No matter how much it is, isnt it less valuable than your life?

Then will you put that 3 million gold on the tab of Goldenbern family?

Wh, What?! No why, why put it on my family?!

It was the money that I spent to save the heir of their family, of course I have to put it on their name. Why, you dont like it?

its not that I dont want to but, if I go back with such a large amount of debt, my position as the heir will be a little jeopardized

Then shut up and be quiet. The same goes for others. Only those who can pay back 3 million gold, please kindly raise your hand.

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Krappa standing on the side gently raised his hand and then quickly held it back.

Now hes not Haleys henchman, but Clouds companion Howl.

Confirming that the people had become quiet, Cloud looked back at Lugar and said.

A group of humans who were caught in distress and begged for a duel to the chieftain of the tribe against all risks, risking everything to catch that glimmer of hope. However, the chieftain didnt accept it, and his tribesmen cruelly annihilated the humans who werent even capable of resisting. These are the realvery honorable orc warriors of a certain Wolftooth clan. How does it sounds?

Didnt I just said that provocation wont work?

You did. You said, a chieftains position is not so light that it will fall for trivial provocations. But now, it will.

Hgm?

Even if you order your subordinates to annihilate my companions, I will survive. Because I have the ability to take myself out of here safely. Meanwhile, I will inform all the orc tribes around you about the disgrace you brought to the name of orcs. They will mock and despise you and your ancestors. Lets see then, if the chieftains seat will still be heavy even then. Or, will it become light enough at that time?

You wanna die?

An unusual pressure emanated from Lugar. It was obviously hostile. People were terrified and trembled at the pressure that flowed from a strong warrior.

But Clouds expression was still same.

Like I said, I wont die here.

the other tribes wont believe you.

I will make them believe. Even if in the processI have to use up all of this 3 million gold.

In that case, wouldnt it be better to quietly give us that 3 million gold and leave safely?

In Lugars words, the hostility had already disappeared. Cloud relaxed his expression and shrugged his shoulders.

As you value honor, I value self-esteem.

Seeing Clouds smirk, Lugar sighed and nodded his head.

Okay, I accept the duel. Anyone of you who wants to challenge me, come forward and challenge. I shall take it all.

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