Praise the Orc! Chapter 94:
Chapter 94 – Nameragon (3)
The pair of swords filled Crockta’s vision as they flowed through the air like a meteor shower . As Crockta twisted his body to avoid the trajectory of one sword, the other aimed for his neck . The greatsword thwarted the attack . The dark elf’s scimitars were blocked by Ogre Slayer . The sound of metal clashing rang out . It was an acrobatic type of defense .
The emotionless dark elf narrowed his eyes .
The world became increasingly slow . In it, Crockta and the dark elf attacked each other at their own pace . It was the world of the Pinnacle .
“Dammit . ”
Crockta stepped back . It was too quick for the spectators to figure out what had happened . However, Tiyo realized the level of both of them and gripped General more tightly .
“Crockta . He is decent dot . ”
“No . ”
Crockta grinned as he said, “He is strong . ”
Since his growth with Gushantimur, he was confident that no one around him would be able to deal with his strength . At least, he believed that he wouldn’t struggle until he met the great chieftain .
But he met such an opponent as soon as he reached Nameragon . What was happening?
“What is your name?” asked Crockta .
He greeted the dual wielding swordsman first . The dark elf with the double swords didn’t answer . The two blades just moved closer to his tense body .
Instead, the dark elf standing behind him replied, “His name is Driden, a sword genius that won’t be born again . ” He laughed on his own . “Driden only listens to my commands . And as for my name, I am Aden, who will liberate Nameragon and open up a new north…”
Crockta no longer listened . He only cared about the name Driden .
Driden . He was a man worth remembering .
Driden’s purple eyes seemed to shine gently . Crockta started laughing . The face was desolate but the eyes were shining like a child .
Crockta’s skill had reached the Pinnacle level so Heart and Soul Penetration allowed him to clearly see the world . His vision was clear . His own face could be seen in those purple eyes .
Yes .
Crockta raised his greatsword . In Driden’s eyes, Crockta was smiling happily with the same eyes as Driden .
Crockta spoke, “Driden . My name is Crockta . ”
“……”
“I would love to fight you properly, but it seems like this isn’t the right time . ”
Crockta swung his greatsword as he finished speaking . A black wave emerged along Ogre Slayer’s trajectory . It headed towards the dark elves who were blocking this place .
“……!”
Driden quickly muttered under his breath and a magic circle reappeared in the air . A magic shield unfolded around Driden, but the ones outside it couldn’t block Crockta’s attack . The ferocious energy slashed at the bodies of the dark elves and a fountain of blood appeared on the outskirts of Aden’s group .
“What?”
Aden freaked out .
“Run!” Crockta carried the injured dark elf and immediately fled . Tiyo and Anor swiftly followed . The opponents didn’t chase them .
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They ran through Nameragon . They turned the corner several times . He didn’t see a single person in the square where people originally gathered .
Sometimes dark elves would look at them through cracks in the window .
Crockta asked the injured dark elf, “What is your position?”
Right now, all of the civilians were hiding like mice . The fact that he was caught in this fight meant he was a soldier mobilized for the city’s defense, or he had some type of relationship with Nameragon’s leader .
“I…”
The dark elf gazed at Crockta . He looked at Tiyo and Anor in turn before opening his mouth .
“I am Adinio, the brother of Radet, who is the leader of Nameragon . I work as an administrator of Nameragon . ”
Crockta nodded . “So they were looking for you?”
“They wanted to use me as a hostage to intimidate my brother . Aden is hurrying to catch my brother . Before ‘he’ comes back . ”
“He?”
“No matter how much Nameragon is lacking in battle resources, it was easy for Aden to strike because ‘he’ was away . ” Adinio’s eyes shone . “The great magician, Jamero . ”
“Jamero?”
“He departed for Spinoa for a while . He is the one who has the most power in Nameragon . If he were here, then Aden would’ve never done this . ”
Matters in Nameragon seemed complex .
Crock realized it once again . Ever since he started Elder Lord, he learned that there were no simple incidents . Desire and greed were entangled together, eventually leading to tragedy . This truly resembled reality .
In the first place, was a skill to read someone’s lifespan even possible? The skill that the system presented him with, Gray God’s Eyes .
Crockta remembered the face of someone who spoke to him with sad eyes . It was Gordon who wielded tremendous power with his sword . He spoke about the Temple of the Fallen God . Everything was clearly connected .
He had to go there to find the answers . In order to do that, he needed to save this place .
“What are you going to do?” asked Crockta .
At present, Crockta didn’t know about the internal circumstances of Nameragon . Adinio would be able to think of a better plan as the administrator . Crockta, Tiyo, and Anor watched him .
Adinio pondered for awhile before opening his mouth, “Right now, they are trying to seize the City Hall . In particular, the skills of that person called Driden is too great…”
“I agree . ”
Crockta nodded .
The dual wielding swordsman, Driden’s abilities alone were enough to overwhelm the battlefield . The pair of swords battered the target like a storm while attacks could be blocked with magic . Common soldiers would fall down like autumn leaves .
“Let’s go to City Hall and join my brother . ”
“How?”
“There is a secret passage . ”
“A secret passage? Then, what if your brother escaped through the passage?”
“No . Brother would never leave . ” Adinio spoke firmly . “City Hall can’t be passed over to Aden . ”
All the information was contained in City Hall . There was top secret information about Nameragon that Aden couldn’t be allowed to obtain . It could endanger the entire dark elf alliance, including Nameragon and Spinoa .
“He is such a person . ”
“Um . ”
Crockta nodded . It would be better to meet up with the person called Radet . Adinio took the lead . They turned back to the outskirts of the city . They occasionally met dark elves who sympathized with Aden but Tiyo and Crockta easily subdued them .
The group’s weapons were taken away and they were **** before heading out towards the secret passage again . Adinio stopped when he reached an inn . There was an inn in Nameragon that didn’t exist in Nuridot . The size of the city was large so there was an inn .
Adinio checked that there was no one around and quietly opened the door . The interior was quiet . The pub on the first floor that wouldn’t normally be noisy was completely empty . Crockta, Tiyo, and Anor followed Adinio inside . Anor carefully closed the entrance . The door was blocked and the sunlight entering cut off . Darkness filled the interior of the inn .
Adinio whispered, “Reina . ”
No one answered .
“Reina?”
His voice rang through the inn .
Step . Step .
There was the sound of footsteps on the stairs connected to the above floor . They were light and nimble footsteps .
“Adinio?”
A female dark elf appeared with a bow on her back and a sword in her hand . She seemed to be checked the internal boundaries and lowered her sword once she saw Adinio .
“What is happening? Looking like that… and those people . ”
“Thank **** you’re safe . ”
Adinio drew her into a hug . She relaxed and they exchanged greetings . Adinio introduced Crockta’s group .
“They are the ones who helped me . ”
“Perhaps, Crockta?”
“How did you know?”
“I heard the rumors . I’ve heard about you a few times from Radet . Are you really Crockta?”
Crockta nodded . She sighed with relief .
“How fortunate . It is nice to meet you . I’ve heard rumors that you are incredibly strong . Come in . ”
Tiyo coughed to announce his presence . His eyes expected a saga about him . But she broke Tiyo’s expectations .
“The followers are here as well . ”
“……!”
‘F-Follower…!’ Tiyo muttered with a devastated face . Crockta tapped on Tiyo’s shoulder with an expression of victory .
“Did anyone come from the passage?”
“No, not yet . ”
They headed to the basement of the inn . It was an old warehouse . There was a small door covered in a cloth behind a pile of junk . Reina shook off the dust .
“Radet is safe, right?”
“I’m sure he is safe . ”
“Yes… Please, Adinio . ”
“Of course . ” Adinio turned and looked at Crockta, Tiyo, and Anor . “This is a late thank you . Thank you for helping Nameragon despite having no relation to us . ”
“You’re welcome . ”
“Will you come help us once again?”
“Of course . ”
“Thank you . I will surely repay you . ” Adinio bowed his head . Then he exchanged glances with Reina .
“Be careful . ”
“You too . ”
The door to the secret passage was opened . A large tunnel appeared . Adinio took a light and entered the tunnel first . Crockta, Tiyo, and Anor followed . Adinio’s light lit up the tunnel . The opening was narrow but it soon became a wide passage . It was so well made that it wouldn’t collapse easily .
Sometimes when they walked, they could hear footsteps and vibrations above their heads . Perhaps a battle was occurring on top . Adinio’s pace increased . The light cast shadows at his gestures .
“Go quickly . ”
Crockta also started running . They ran around a few turns . Then at the end, a narrow space like the beginning appeared . An iron door was beyond it . Adinio crawled through the narrow tunnel and grabbed the iron door . It was old so it wouldn’t open . Rust fell from it .
“I’ll try it . ”
Crockta went forward . The two of them exchanged positions . Adinio was barely able to retreat behind Crockta .
Crockta grabbed the doorknob . His muscles swelled as he pulled open the door .
Kiiiiik!
The iron door started to slowly open . Crockta fell back as the door suddenly opened .
“Ouch…”
Adinio trembled after being hit by Crockta . Crockta apologized .
“I’m sorry . ”
“It’s okay . Once inside…”
The iron door revealed another warehouse inside City Hall . There were many dusty tools piled up . Crockta, Adinio, Tiyo, and Anor exited the tunnel . The inside of City Hall was quiet . Adinio led the way . They climbed the stairs of the warehouse, revealing a clean internal structure . City Hall was located in the north part of the city .
“Brother would’ve blocked the entrance to City Hall . I’ll go up first . ”
“I understand . ”
Adinio climbed the stairs . Loud noises started to gradually be heard . They were able to meet a dark elf inside City Hall .
“Who?”
As Adinio and Crockta reached the final steps, arrows and knives were aimed at them .
“……!”
It was a familiar face .
“You…”
“I ended up seeing you again . ” Crockta grinned . The ‘2 days’ was still floating above his head . “I told you . We can come in at any time . “
It was Nameragon’s defense captain who stopped Crockta from entering the gate . His face distorted before turning towards Adinio and saying, “Adinio! You led them here?”
“Yes . ”
“What are you…?”
“They came to help us . What are you talking about?” Adinio frowned . He was in a bad mood . “If you are still willing to emphasize the dark elves’ pure blood in this situation, then shut up . Ironically, it is the pure blood dark elves attacking us now . ”
“……!”
The captain’s face flushed .
Adinio sighed and said, “Now isn’t the time to fight . Where is my brother?”
“He is in the office . ”
As they were talking, the dark elf soldiers were firing arrows through the windows . It was to contain Aden’s group who were looking for a way to enter the blocked City Hall .
“They will soon enter . In particular, the dark elf using double swords is strong . Crockta is required . ”
Adinio said soothingly . The guard’s face calmed and he nodded .
“I know . ”
“I will go to see my brother . Crockta . Let’s go together . ”
He followed Adinio and they arrived at the office of Radet, leader of Nameragon .
The door opened . The sight inside the office was completely different from what Crockta expected .