I walked calmly to the gate, while Dabok followed behind. Alpha lingered around as he followed closely as well.
Soon I spotted a group just outside the gate, different expressions were on their faces but they were really in awe as they looked at the well proportioned walls.
Unfortunately, I wasn't interested in their faces, I checked their stats and found that, out of the twenty, there was only five elites at the second circle of evolution, while the rest were at the first circle.
as for the leader of the group, Greyeye himself... He was almost at the end of the third circle which ends at level 35, which means he's almost at the Grand stage of another minor Evolution (4th circle).
If he's already at this level, what level is the Blood horn clan Chief... Shouldn't be far off.
He was a dark green Orc with a somewhat brown screen, He wasn't overly muscular in build either but the grey colored eyes in his head gave off pressure. according to Brogg, that's where their specialty came from, to become a chief in their clan, one must first awaken this eyes.
Each generation of the Greyeye clan chiefs all developed unique abilities from their respective eyes and this guy was no different, the annoying thing was that not many from his clan even knew what his ability was except his son, who is yet to awaken his eyes.
Dressed in an unknown animal fur, he had a necklace made of bones on his neck and the accessories on his biceps were the same.
He was the only one mounted on Massive Bear, and watched me from on top it with a curious gaze. He looked at me, then my tribe, Alpha and then me again.
[Name: Kharag Greyeye
Race: Mutated Orc Shaman
Level: 34(Order of the third circle)
Relationship: Chief of the Greyeye clan, Father of ...
Alignment: Lawful Evil.]
Seeing his stats, I now understood that the eyes, was actually a mutation.
'Strong' I thought, while feeling a sense of urgency, 'What kind of strength does the other Chiefs in the orc lands have?' I wondered.
It's like I'm meeting a real Chief for the first time, a cunning one at that.
we silently stayed like that for a while, inspecting each other's situation...
"Brother" Urim spoke as soon as he arrived but paused, before I could speak, Kharag spoke suddenly to Urim, "You must be the Chief! Chief Torug, your achievements have long since spread across the orc lands".
He quickly unmounted from the Bear's back and walked towards us, judging from the weapon at the Bear's side, he must be a spear user.
'Trying to sow discord, because you heard how he addressed me?' I couldn't help laughing in my mind.
"Kharag Chieftain, this here is Chief Torug" Dabok interjected, trying to diffuse any form of tension.
With a few short steps, Kharag stopped some meters in front of me and the others and said, "I apologise for my behavior before".
'obviously he's trying to show a stronger front for whatever request he wants to ask later but 'will I let you?'.
"No worries, No worries...come in" I say, he looked at me blankly for a second before returning to normal again, "thank you".
as I headed back into the village with everyone, I signalled Haji to proceed with the plan while saying to him, "tell everyone to meet us at the Manor"
Acknowledging my words, He left with a nod and soon disappeared. The Greyeye clans people continued to look around in shock and they spotted the other wolves scattered around the town.
"..." Seeing Kharag's serious expression, I smiled subtly and it didn't take long for us to arrive at the Manor's entrance. The size of the lush green Bamboo looking building change Kharag's expression once again.
"Kharag, My House might not be big as yours, so I suggest you leave some men here and come in with your elites" Lies, the throne hall could house them but Kharag is already getting wary, he would feel more comfortable with having a back up plan in case something happens inside. as expected, he's expression eased a bit but he remained vigilant, although he could feel my aura, it's not as accurate as the system...so someone like him would remain cautious.
I waited for him to make arrangements before leading him in. Urim seemed to be itching for a fight for some reason but I trust he won't do anything to affect my future plans.
"Welcome to my home, Kharag" I say with a laugh as I casually and arrogantly sat on my throne. I will be treated as equals, I don't want to fight you yet doesn't mean you can ride over my head.
Soon everyone came in, Kharag sat to my right, behind him were his 5 elites. To my left was the already seated Dabok, Nazu and Lovan entered at the same time, Torrelsav came in with his braided hair and exposed tattoos. Kharag spotted it and then looked at Urim's before staring intently at me, I simply sat here like I didn't notice any of these.
When they all did their salutes, they looked at Kharag in a quizzical manner. So I made a quick introduction and then said to the Grey eyed Orc, "So what brings you to my lands."
at this time, Bhok came in and greeted before sitting at the last chair on the right. one of my key ch.i.p.s had arrived.
"Bhok? Son of Shammob"
"Chieftain Kharag" the cowardly orc quickly responded.
"Your father still owes me that fight, when will he be concluding that feud" Kharag continued, while we watched them chat silently.
"It's only a matter of time before we take care of those Dregu slaves, now with the Help of Chieftain Torug..."
'Kuhum!' I coughed lightly,
"An alliance with the Shammobs?" Kharag asked but directed the question towards me this time.
With a serious expression, I said, "I won't call it an Alliance yet..."
"..."
"Now can we discuss the reason for your visit?"
"I came bringing an invitation to my son's Banquet..." he says with a meaningful gaze.
The hall became somewhat noisy as the others whispered amongst themselves.
"When is it?"
"In four days" He said.
Hearing his words, a sigh escaped my lips with a bitter expression.
"Is there a problem?"
I didn't respond but Bhok spoke instead, "it's the day that he would join my father in battle, against the Dregus".
"I see" a slight killing intent flashed out of existence as quickly as it came.
All this were all in the plan, no matter the date he mentioned, it would have still been the same outcome. I must avoid that Banquet at all costs, especially now that I have Brogg under my control. Who knows what he and Blood horn had planned.
"It's a pity" I finally say, "I'll make arrangements for gifts".
"Another reason I came was for the same topic you discussed with Malu" He looked at my face while saying that.
"Oh? I said I would await your arrangements, how is the little thing" I laughed loudly in the end.
"Dead"
"What??!" as though on cue, the others exclaimed in shock and my face almost began twitching, luckily I controlled myself before asking, "What happened?"
"Killed on white mountain, suffering the fate of an Oath Breaker..cut in multiple parts"