These men indeed stopped moving, except for one who went to report. The rest eyed Xiao Xun with hostility.
Soon, the wolf cavalryman responsible for reporting walked over, "You may enter!"
Xiao Xun entered the Orc tribal tent and found that where Butu should have been sitting, a green-skinned orc was now seated. His hair was styled exactly like a Blood Warrior, with small braids hanging down his back.
Butu stood respectfully to the side with his head bowed. When Xiao Xun entered, he didn't even look up.
It seemed this orc held a high position. If Xiao Xun guessed correctly, this must be the Orc King, Jagai.
Jagai looked at Xiao Xun with a frivolous expression, "Who are you?"
"You should have heard of me. My name is Svein."
Jagai frowned, then relaxed, "Aren't you here to lead your troops to fight us? Why have you come here alone?"
"Since I am here, I certainly do not wish for war between us."
Jagai stood up, stomped his feet, and pointed outside, "Do not wish? Your army has already advanced. Iron birds fly without wings, and iron turtles walk without legs. And now you come saying you do not wish for war?"
"The capital of Saint Roman was captured from within by our traitor a few days ago. Fortunately, our citizens rose up in resistance, preventing severe consequences."
"Since it was your traitor, what does that have to do with us?"
"However, the one who released the traitor and the one fighting us are indeed orcs. This is undeniable."
Jagai narrowed his eyes, "And then?"
"Do you not wish to give an explanation?"
Jagai suddenly walked up to Xiao Xun, "An explanation? What explanation! If you want war, then I will war. I have countless Orc warriors."
At such close proximity, Xiao Xun could smell a strong, foul breath. It was no wonder, as orcs never brushed their teeth, and their king even enjoyed eating raw meat.
Xiao Xun frowned, "So, there's nothing to discuss?"
"There was never anything to discuss. Why would we talk? The alliance was initiated by you. Now that you have the advantage, you are crossing the river and dismantling the bridge. You humans are truly despicable and shameless scoundrels."
Xiao Xun wanted to argue with him, but it seemed arguing would yield no results.
"If that is the case, there is no point in saying more. May fate decide!" With that, Xiao Xun turned to leave.
Jagai's eyes glowed with a sinister red light, "Can you simply come and go as you please in the territory of my Orc tribe?"
Xiao Xun stopped and looked at Jagai, "What? Do you think you can keep me here?"
Jagai leaped into the air, his sharp claws swinging towards Xiao Xun, "Then come and try!"
Xiao Xun leaned back, narrowly dodging Jagai's attack. However, the clothes on his chest were torn, revealing the black nano-weave suit underneath.
He looked down at the suit exposed on his chest. If not for this garment, he would likely have died.
Xiao Xun was enraged. Pointing at Jagai, who blocked the exit, he said, "You ungrateful wretch! I came here with good intentions to save you orcs from hardship, and you attack me."
Jagai didn't waste words with him and immediately turned to pounce again.
In the past, Xiao Xun would have been defenseless against physical attacks, but it was different now.
Facing the fierce assault of Jagai, Xiao Xun directly drew the King's Star and began to fight.
Upon seeing the King's Star, Jagai clearly paused for a moment. It seemed he recognized the sword, but his expression quickly returned to normal as he drew his own sword.
Jagai's sword was larger than Xiao Xun himself. Facing such a massive blade, Xiao Xun was not worried at all.
After all, protected by the nano-weave suit, his defense was at its maximum. His strength had also increased significantly, and the King's Star in his hand was no ordinary weapon. He felt well-equipped for any situation.
The moment the greatsword clashed with the King's Star, both were forced back more than ten paces.
Xiao Xun thought to himself: I overestimated him; I didn't expect him to be so strong.
Jagai looked at the nick on his greatsword, his heart aching, "No matter who you are today, you will die."
Xiao Xun directly pulled out the Disperser Mangler and said to Jagai, "I have no time to squabble with you. I have important matters to attend to."
He then pulled the trigger. Jagai was still somewhat confused by the object Xiao Xun produced. Seeing a green light shoot towards him, he had no time to dodge and instinctively ducked, raising his sword to block.
With a "clang," the greatsword was pierced through. Had Jagai not ducked, that shot would have been a headshot.
Xiao Xun had already disappeared.
Jagai threw his sword aside, furious, and immediately unleashed a move called "War Stomp."
The Wolf King and the Shaman beside them had not dared to utter a word but were still berated by Jagai for a long time, mostly for not coming to help.
The officers around them secretly felt indignant. They were not in the wrong, and it was the Orc King who initiated the attack. Besides, it happened too quickly for anyone around to react.
"Did any of you see clearly what Svein pulled out just now?"
"It looked like a silver ring."
"No, I thought it resembled our boomerang."
"..."
Xiao Xun teleported back to the Temple of Time, intending to use the Thunder Rifle to blast Jagai and then install a new Orc King.
Full of anger, he thought: Serves you right for getting beaten. Not getting beaten would be an insult to your mouth.
Meanwhile, at the border defense line manned by Vincent.
Everyone was having lunch when a messenger ran in.
"General, a group of dragons has flown in. The leader, a black dragon, has transformed into a woman and is specifically asking to see Prince Svein!"
Everyone was momentarily stunned, then Vincent said, "Quick, invite her in."
A woman in black armor walked in slowly. Her dark eyes scanned the entire hall, and she let out a disdainful chuckle, "Svein must be working hard, having to deal with such subordinates. Fighting this way and still having the nerve to eat. I almost pity him."
This woman was naturally Prince Pel, the beloved daughter of the Dragon Emperor. Upon seeing her, Jiffni from the Fearless Vanguard felt a bit awkward. However, the proud black dragon princess seemed to have not noticed her existence at all.
As soon as she spoke, some faces remained unchanged, while others were filled with shame. As for Jaina in the corner, she buried her entire head into her chest.
"Your Highness, please do not say such things. His Majesty Frisis has instructed that we must not disrupt the unity with the humans."
Beside her, a blue-haired man advised, "At this time of great crisis, we must unite as one to..."
"So, did he authorize you to manage me?" Pel turned her head, "Or do you think you are qualified to manage me?"
The blue-haired man was speechless.
"The human army's combat methods are quite different from those of dragons, Princess. You don't need to worry too much," Vincent said, neither subservient nor overbearing, in response to Pel's question.
He had no reason to fear her, as he was now also a Dragon Knight.
He felt that she should be the one feeling awkward right now.
"Alright, alright, I don't understand your human ways."
Vincent's response was met with another mocking laugh from Pel, but she did not press the matter further.