YM778.TV Chapter 43: They’ve arrived
But if they didn’t fight for resources now, would they wait until winter came and let their entire race starve to death?
The Blackstone giants, thanks to their firestones, didn’t lack resources. However, their kin, the Ironbone giants, weren’t so lucky. Occasionally, they would sneak across the border into Blackstone territory to hunt.
But if they were caught, the outcome was always the same: death.
Just like the last time when Orion mercilessly killed that group of Ironbone giants—no mercy, no hesitation.
So, it was no surprise that the Buffalo Folk, relying on their ability to transform into Berserk Bulls and resist the succubi’s charms, had invaded the succubus territory at this critical time.
It was perfectly normal!
If Orion were one of the Buffalo Folk, he would have done the same.
After all, to the Buffalo Folk, the succubi were easy targets. Aside from their beauty, they had no real advantages.
At this moment, Orion was contemplating whether he should take advantage of the situation and demand more succubi to bring back with him.
In any case, Orion had many thoughts swirling in his mind, and he was in a rather good mood.
As Orion pondered, he noticed another uninvited guest.
However, this one was well-hidden.
*Zzz!*
In an instant, Orion turned and hurled a spear.
Thud!
Orion heard the sound of the spear piercing flesh, and a smile crept onto his lips.
But when he walked into the depths of the forest, all he found was a pool of blood.
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In the succubus territory, inside the succubus palace.
"Your Majesty, Elder Vespera has been injured!"
A female succubus with two horns on her head rushed into the palace, bringing the latest news to Queen Delilah.
"How did she get injured?"
Upon hearing that an elder had been hurt, Queen Delilah’s expression darkened.
At a time when they needed all the strength they could muster, an elder had been wounded.
"Didn’t I warn them not to approach those Buffalo Folk? Who dared to disobey my orders?"
As Queen Delilah voiced her anger, the injured Elder Vespera entered the palace.
Delilah looked up and saw that Vespera had lost her left arm.
"Vespera, did you treat my words as mere wind in your ears?"
Seeing Vespera’s grievous injury, Queen Delilah showed no sadness or sympathy. Instead, her voice was cold and accusatory.
Vespera bowed respectfully before speaking excitedly.
"Your Majesty, I did not disobey your orders. My injury wasn’t caused by the Berserk Bulls!"
Hearing this, Queen Delilah let out a small sigh of relief.
However, she remained silent, her face cold, waiting for Vespera to explain.
"Your Majesty, they’ve arrived!"
Queen Delilah didn’t understand and snapped, her face still stern.
"Who’s arrived? Speak clearly! The Buffalo Folk?"
Elder Vespera pressed her right hand against her wounded left arm and shook her head, her voice filled with excitement.
"Your Majesty, the bloodline warriors of the Blackstone tribe have arrived!"
Queen Delilah’s eyes lit up with a hint of anticipation.
However, Vespera’s next words made Queen Delilah feel both hopeful and anxious.
"Your Majesty, this time, it’s a true giant warrior. A giant knight riding an Abyssal Dragon!"
These words plunged the succubus palace into silence.
"Elder Vespera, are you sure about what you’re saying?"
The question didn’t come from Queen Delilah but from an older succubus elder.
However, Vespera’s response was directed at Queen Delilah.
"Your Majesty, I’m not mistaken!"
"I saw with my own eyes the Abyssal Dragon slaughtering over a dozen Buffalo Folk!"
"Look at my arm. It wasn’t the Buffalo Folk who did this."
"When I saw the Abyssal Dragon, I was so shocked that my aura became unstable, and the powerful giant sensed me. He threw a spear from a distance and severed my arm."
"If I hadn’t used a secret technique to escape, I would have died!"
"Your Majesty, that giant knight is terrifyingly strong. I’ve never seen such power before!"
Queen Delilah sat on her throne, speechless for a long time.
Why did such a powerful warrior appear among the giants and not the succubi?
Why were the succubi the ones being bullied by the Buffalo Folk?
"Your Majesty, I think we need to reconsider our attitude and etiquette toward this giant knight."
"I believe this is a good thing!"
"If Lady Lilith marries into the giant tribe, we’ll be tied to the giants."
"Perhaps, after this winter, our succubus hunting grounds will expand even further."
The elder who had suggested asking the giants for help spoke with a persuasive tone, her words filling the succubi with visions of a brighter future and larger hunting grounds.
Queen Delilah, too, began to feel a glimmer of hope.
"Elder Vespera, I will send a squad of succubus guards to accompany you in welcoming the esteemed giant knight."
"I want you to personally apologize to him and beg for his forgiveness for spying on him."
"Elder Vespera, do you have any objections?"
Elder Vespera shook her head. "I am willing to go, Your Majesty!"
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In the succubus territory, Orion had stopped hunting beasts.
After all, this was succubus land, and it wouldn’t be appropriate to hunt their beasts and present them as gifts.
Because of this, Orion’s group moved much faster.
By noon the next day, they encountered a squad of succubi sent to welcome them.
*Roar... Roar... Roar...*
The Abyssal Dragon’s continuous roars echoed like the voice of death, reverberating in the ears of the succubus squad.
The female succubus warriors were so shaken that they could barely stand.
Seeing that his display of power had the desired effect, Orion patted the Abyssal Dragon, signaling it to stop roaring and withdraw its oppressive aura.
"Esteemed giant knight, we are the vanguard sent by Her Majesty to guide you. Welcome to our succubus territory!"
Orion nodded, saying little, and gestured for the succubus squad to lead the way.
At this point, Beyn, the giant warrior responsible for diplomacy and navigation, stepped forward to converse with the succubus warriors. He also informed them of the events that had occurred since Orion’s group entered the succubus territory.
Beyn spoke with a smile, occasionally pointing back at the string of Buffalo Folk corpses being dragged by Dace and Otho.