Chapter 10: Dangerous Demon Beast? That’s Great!

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

“Grandpa Compassionate, are Demon Beasts very powerful?”

An old beastman was surrounded by a group of little beastmen.

The group of little creatures was chattering.

The old beastman said helplessly, “When it comes to Demon Beasts, there’s only one word for it: run away.”

“Isn’t ‘run away’ two words?”

“Shut up and listen to Grandpa Compassionate.”

Before he could finish his sentence, the little beastmen below started to ask more questions. Everyone fought to be first and threw out all their questions.

The old beastman sighed and glanced at Sous who was not far away. “Demon Beasts have rough skin and thick flesh. We beastmen are the same as humans. We have to run away. Unless you can train in sword techniques and magic, then you will be able to fight against them. Otherwise, you can only run if you see them. If you can’t run, you will die. Hence, this time, we will teach you how to survive in the forest.

“Now, I’m bringing you guys to kill those Demon Beasts to teach you a lesson. If you have the ability, you can kill any type of Demon Beast you see. This will be convenient for you.”

“Grandpa Compassionate, when will Big Brother Mercy come back? I haven’t seen what a Demon Beast looks like. I only know that the livestock raised at home used to be beasts, but they are no longer aggressive.”

“Brother Mercy said that he will be back soon. Why are you so anxious?”

…

The old beastman had a headache. He disliked taking care of children. He was afraid that his old bones would be tormented. “Children, he’s here. Your Brother Mercy is here.”

Sous looked in the direction the old man was pointing too. An Orc in leather came out of the forest, carrying several hares.

The children cheered.

“Brother Mercy is here.”

“Brother Mercy is here.”

“Brother Mercy is here.”

…

Sous, who was squatting at the door in the distance, had an idea. “Is the Demon Beast that powerful?”

Wouldn’t that be a shortcut for him? If he could die from the claws of a Demon Beast, then he would die within the rules of the system. As long as he did not die intentionally, then it would not be considered suicide.

“Children, quiet down.” Brother Mercy, who came from afar, shouted with a smile. All the little beastmen fell silent.

“The Demon Beasts are already inside. Let’s go in and clean them up. We have the offerings for the sacrifice.”

Sous was very surprised. This Orc called Big Brother Mercy actually caught wild Demon Beasts to train these children?

Wait a minute?

Offerings?

Forget it, I don’t know what it is. From the current situation, it seems that Big Brother Mercy has captured a few Demon Beasts to train these children. It’s necessary to cultivate their courage.

“Demon Beasts shouldn’t be a small matter, right? Should I go and take a look? Nonsense, I definitely have to go.” Sous muttered to himself. How could he not go? Furthermore, he did not seem to be in any danger being in the Skalan Tribe as he had first imagined.

I can’t starve to death here, right?

“Hey,” Sous yelled in their direction.

Mercy knew that Sous was calling for him, and he also knew Sous’ identity. Otherwise, the commander wouldn’t have let anyone throw Sous here. Only here, would this human be safe. If he was outside, God knew he would be hacked to death by other tribesmen overnight.

If Sous died in their tribe, they would not be able to explain to the Skalan Empire and the Holy Land’s Region Lord. They valued Sous’ life.

Just as Sous had said, they were just a form of weapon to the Holy Land. There was nothing else that they could offer the Holy Land, except for their labor and numbers.

They could not anger the Skalan Empire, nor could they provoke the Holy Saint.

Mercy frowned. “Human, my name is Mercy.”

“Are you guys going to kill the Demon Beasts?” Sous asked eagerly.

Mercy hesitated, then nodded. “Yes.”

“Bring me along. I’ll go and broaden my horizons too.” Sous jumped down directly from the door, calm and unafraid that they would suddenly take his life.

He realized that he was really safe wherever he went. This was too frustrating. He had never thought that it would be so difficult to die.

“You want to go too? Are you sure?” There was a strange look in Mercy’s eyes. “If you go, I won’t protect you. If you die, so be it. I won’t lock you up. You’re a human and we’re Orcs. You have to think carefully.”

Based on what he had just said, Sous wanted nothing more than to call him brother. Good man.

Sous smiled decisively. “Deal.”

So cruel and cold-blooded?

Wasn’t that what I wanted? He was still afraid that Mercy wouldn’t let him go. He was afraid that because of his identity, the other party would protect him. Now this was fine, he could go in peace.

Soon, the little beastmen quietened down and looked at Sous in unison. These children were not afraid of Sous, and their innocent eyes were filled with curiosity.

This was a human?

He looks so petite!

“Alright, let’s go then. You can’t blame us for your death.”

“Naturally,” Sous agreed readily.

Mercy nodded.

He turned around.

“Children, I have brought a mountain of treasure today to expand your knowledge. I will also let this human witness our bravery. All of us are as brave as tigers.

Come with me.”

“We are as brave as tigers. We are all little tigers.”

Laughter filled the air.

Sous was behind him. Mercy gave him one more look, then turned and walked back the way he had come.

The old beastman stayed behind. He wanted to take a break in peace. It was all quiet around him once the little beastmen left. They took their noise with them.

The children were excited all the way. They were all behind Mercy. Sous rounded up at the back, walking the long forest trail until they reached the depths.

This was actually still the hunting range of the beastmen. In other words, there would not be any danger here. If there was danger, it would not be called their hunting range.

There were very little weeds on the ground. Most had been trampled out to create muddy paths. There was probably originally no path, but as more footsteps passed, a path naturally appeared.

At this moment, Mercy, who was at the very front, suddenly stopped moving. His expression was slightly alarming.

“Quiet, it’s here!”

Mercy’s expression was not good. Following his line of sight, there was a huge four-legged Demon Beast that was four meters tall. It looked like a horse, but it was definitely not one. Its mouth and eyes were ferocious.

Its gaze was fixed on the group of beastmen. But what was strange was that there were many scars on its skin. It had scars everywhere. It was chewing on a wolf. Perhaps, the wolf was the ‘Demon Beast’ that Mercy had said he wanted to train the children with.

But now, it looks like the wolf had been killed by a Demon Beast that had suddenly barged into the hunting range.

The target of their bravery training was now gone. However, this was a genuine Demon Beast in front of them. Indeed, they now had to strike up their bravery. Their lives could be in danger.

Merely by looking at it, one could tell that it was a very ferocious monstrous beast.

“Engraved Beast, everyone, don’t move. This kind of Demon Beast only attacks moving creatures. The more you run, the more excited it will get.”

Many of the children were so frightened that their faces turned ashen. Most of the children’s legs went limp.

“Children, don’t move. Don’t move. If this Demon Beast attacks, we would all die. It’s not something we can fight against.”

However, little did he know that a person had quietly left the team step by step.