Chapter 92

When we went outside, everyone’s faces were visible, the Goblins who were guarding the entrance of my tent had certainly conveyed my will to everyone. The Goblins,Orcs, Mev, Hayeon and the other executives all stood before me.

All of their expressions were a mixture of expectation, concern and anxiety, which was natural with how Hark along with Gark returned back in a semi-corpse state, who could be stated to be the pillars of the clan.

Feeling a gaze from a distance, I looked over to see who it was and saw a heartbreaking scene. When I was about to tell the guys in front to clear a path, it was then. They slowly began to make way like sheep.

It was not a path for me. Shifting my view, I saw Gark who had lost one arm coming forward, a face so pale. Despite knowing that he should rest, he had somehow heard of the gathering and came out on his own will. With their personalities and mentality, I had suspected that they would come out, but I didn’t imagine they would actually do so. Not able to see Hark, I surmised that he was in a more dire state. Seeing him drag his wounded body towards the front irritated me more than anything else.

It wasn’t to purport that I hated him, but rather the opposite.

The surrounding Goblins and Orcs were looking at Gark with a vague look. His achievements were real, but it was also a felony to ignore the commands of the Chief. There were guys who sent him looks of admiration, while there were others that sent him looks of contempt.

Gark fell to his knees in the eyes of all the clansmen.

“The sin against disobeying your commands is death!”

His large voice echoed through the village.

There was no way I could kill him. These guys had saved my life. But, discipline was important. Punishment was inevitable. After biting my lips tightly once, I spoke.

“I think you know your sins, Gark. You probably also know why, I have asked the clan to gather.”

Gark looked at me with burning eyes speechlessly. He had determined that this loyal Orc, will choose to die in my hands. He did not make any excuses, not even the fact that he had done this to save my life.

He had dragged his exhausted body over and waited for his throat to be cut.

“It is a great sin to betray the Chief’s command.”

The clansmen began to nod.

“But all of this happened, because of the shortcomings of a Chief. This is not a place where Gark will die. The offense in disobeying the Command, will be replaced by the arm that you have lost. Once your wound has recovered, you will immediately fast for 50 days, and shall not eat. That is also the same for Hark.”

Of course, it was a foolish choice to execute them here. They may not be smart, but they were one of the pillars dedicated to this clan. I had no thought of listening to their wants whatsoever.

“Also, I will strip away the names of Hark and Gark. Gark will be called ‘Half Blade’ and Hark ‘Mirror Blade’. It will be a long time before you retrieve your lost honor and names.”

For a while, the Orcs and Goblins were busily chattering amongst one another. There were many astonished reactions to the cruelty in stripping one’s name, but Gark nodded immediately.

It meant that he was willing to acknowledge his sin, and will pay for them.

“I will surely repay for this irreparable sin.”

Then, he slammed his head onto the ground.

“For Blood Dagger.”

Instead I clenched my teeth tightly preventing me from responding to his declaration. It was hard to see his face any longer so I gestured lightly. Then, with his paled face, Half Blade disappeared shortly with the support of the Three Goblin sisters.

I have passed judgement on Hark and Gark. What remains is the treatment of Mev and the dead Goblins. I started to look over at Mev slowly. It was uncomfortable to see her shivering, but a mistake is a mistake.Rêạd new chapters at novelhall.com

“Najin, Gaon, Kurajin.”

“These are Goblins who also disobeyed my orders, and died without honor.”

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“They are already dead. Their honor now sullied the ground, but I have no intention of picking it up. That is how important it is to listen to my words as Chief of Blood Dagger Clan.”

Everyone nodded, including Ragia and Hakajin. The commands of the Chief was definitely important, as no one did not know of this truth. The widowed mother Goblin was also hugging Nicole tightly as she was looking over this way. There was no grudge in her eyes as she also accepted this fate.

Looking at the widowed mother goblin’s eyes, I bit my lip.

‘But I will remember their names.’

Was what I was about to say, but my voice did not come out well. This was enough. In truth, only I had to know that they had died more honorably than ever. But it was natural that I did not feel so well. In the end, I continued to mutter their names. Looking straight into the eyes of the widowed mother Goblin, I muttered their names clearly so that everyone can hear my voice.

“Najin, Gaon, Kurajin.”

Since they were quick-witted, they would know why I was muttering their names. I wanted them to engrave these into their hearts. The widowed mother Goblin was looking at me initially with a pale complexion, but after I continued to mutter their names, her expression began to change. Within moments, her eyes reddened as she was trying to hold in her tears. She was biting her molar tightly.

‘The message has been sent.’

There were no need for words. My will was delivered. Her expression was not one of disdain for her beloved, nor the expression of one who had lost her pride due to her husband, but one of dignity. The belief that he had died honorably despite not being honored. The pride of having a child of that man in her embrace. The glory that her beloved husband had saved Blood Dagger’s life and died.

Eventually, tears began falling down from the widowed mother Goblin’s face as I closed my eyes.

“Prime Executive Ragia will guide the clansmen and organize the funerals.”

“I understand.”

While I was trying to re-enter my tent, their voices began to proclaim.

“For Blood Dagger!”

Normally, I would brush it of casually. But today, those voices weighed very heavy to my ears.

TL Afterword:

Calvis: Sad day for the Blood Dagger Clan. I wish I could go and hug that mother Goblin.

TL Notice: Long day and finished my midterm! Woot. Also, after discussing, I’ve decided that Demon would be better than Asmodian for less ambiguity and have edited all the past chapters accordingly. Thanks for the comments.

P.S. Bonus Chapter for the weekend and will be taking Sunday off. See you on Monday

PR Afterword:

Sai101: Damn it man your the Chief! Ya better carve their names on your body or something man.. Words are meaningless...

Translator: Calvis

Editors: Sai101 Borderline Masochist