Chapter 375: D-Day 10 (4)

Chapter 375: D-Day 10 (4)

The Black Orcs were blessed simply by becoming Han-Yeols slaves, and they underwent yet another change.

Chwik!

Kill them all!

The reason behind it was unclear, but the Black Orcs suddenly started speaking in Korean instead of Japanese. Perhaps it was due to Han-Yeols influence, but it did not matter all that much as Han-Yeol was capable of speaking both languages.

Chwik!

Kieeeek!

Chwak!

The Golden Lizardmen bitterly fought to protect their territory from the invaders, but they were no match against the sheer numerical superiority of the Black Orcs. They were like sandcastles at the mercy of a tidal wave, and the tidal wave of orcs grew stronger the more sandcastles of lizardmen they absorbed.

Chwik! I can feel the power surging in my body!

Chwiik! Chwiiiik!

Im hungry! Im hungry!

I want to devour them all! Chwik!

The cause of this change was uncertain, whether it stemmed from the effects of the skill Predator, but the Black Orcs' hunger appeared to have intensified further. To begin with, they were already quite a greedy bunch, but this newfound greed after being enslaved by Han-Yeol was more focused on mana and strength.

Heh.

These guys are better than I thought, Han-Yeol thought after seeing the Black Orcs in action.

He initially anticipated these orcs would merely impede his progress and become a source of annoyance. They seemed like weak, ineffectual gluttons, and describing all eighty thousand of them as mere dead weight would be an understatement. His disappointment deepened upon realizing that, after falling under his command, they only awakened with three skills.

However, he did not foresee that these three skills would be the catalyst for reshaping his perception of these seemingly burdensome gluttons.

No, they did more than alter my opinion of them. Im genuinely pleased with their performance! While I need to address Craspio first, these individuals will undoubtedly prove invaluable for my post-Craspio plans.

Han-Yeol couldn't help but rue not securing the entire two hundred thousand, acknowledging their newfound utility. Yet, he was not one to lament over spilled milk, opting to find contentment with the eighty thousand he had acquired.

Eighty thousand still represent a substantial labor force.

Alright, continue advancing, and spare none of these monsters, Han-Yeol commanded.

Chwik! The Great Being has issued his command! Dont halt; keep advancing! Destroy and eliminate everything that obstructs our path!

Chwiiiik!

The Black Orc Commander underwent significant changes after being enslaved by Han-Yeol. No longer commanding from the safety of the backlines, he now actively led at the forefront.

It wasn't that the Black Orc Commander had suddenly become brave; rather, leading the horde from the rear had become a position reserved for Han-Yeol, the horde's owner.

***

Han-Yeol had initially planned to venture into the Bastro Dimension to prepare for his confrontation with Craspio. He believed that making the most of the double experience points buff and encountering powerful monsters in that dimension would be his optimal strategy for rapid growth within the ten-day timeframe.

However, he reconsidered his plan after utilizing the Black Orcs a few times, finding that they synergized exceptionally well with Japan's current situation. Hunting in the Bastro Dimension would have been more efficient if Earth were still normal.

Unfortunately, the entire expanse of Japan had been overrun by monsters due to Craspio's destruction of the hunting grounds. Additionally, numerous dimensional rifts across the country continuously spawned monsters, turning the entirety of Japan into an exclusive hunting ground for Han-Yeol alone.

While the Bastro Dimension did house formidable monsters offering substantial experience points multiplied by the buff, the limited available dungeons and the risks of encountering hyenas posed challenges. Although Han-Yeol might not be gaining as many experience points in Japan compared to the Bastro Dimension, the sheer abundance of monsters, coupled with the absence of risks, made it the right choice for him.

Aaaack!

Hiiik!

Then, something flew and struck Mujahids head. Despite being an S Rank Hunter, he was unable to react to it and ended up crashing to the ground.

Ughh Mujahid collapsed, foaming from his mouth with his eyes rolled back.

T-Tara? Han-Yeol muttered, slightly horrified after witnessing what happened to Mujahid.

Sigh Tayarana let out a sigh.

W-Why did you do that?

Thud

Mariam walked toward Han-Yeol.

Mariam?

Just now, Mujahid-nim thought ill of the Horus raid party that Tayarana-nim cherished, and he even dared to compare it to his pitiful company.

U-Ugh Mujahid was still stunned on the ground.

Tayarana glared at Han-Yeol and asked, Do you have a problem?

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Han-Yeol frantically shook his head in response and said, N-No! Not at all! Mujahid was wrong on this one!

Good, Tayarana said before she glared down at Mujahid one last time before walking away with Mariam.

It was only after the two of them walked away that Mujahid finally woke up, looking around to make sense of what had just happened. Then, he looked at Han-Yeol with pitiful eyes and called out, Hyung-nim

Hmm?

H-Heal Please heal me

Nope, Han-Yeol flatly refused.

He knew Tayarana and Mariam were still keeping an eye on them, so he couldn't bring himself to heal Mujahid right now. After all, he greatly valued his life and wanted to live to see another day.

Y-Youre so mean

Who told you to think of such things?

Ugh

While Mujahid might be a prince educated by the finest teachers Egypt had to offer, there was still a notably immature side to his character.

***

The preparations to face Craspio continued, and Han-Yeol poured a substantial sum of investment into this battle. His investment was so significant that he would end up bankrupt if he lost, and he staked everything he had on the line this time. On the other hand, he stood to gain tremendous wealth, fame, and honor if he won.

Nothing beats the thrill of either losing or gaining everything when gambling!

While Han-Yeol was occupied preparing for the battle against Craspio, another group was actively making their own preparations.

Tokki's Thoughts

Tokkis PSA: Dont gamble, kids.