On the edge of the slum, near the prosperous district of the orcs in the giant city of Eli, a building stood out, overlooking the small, dilapidated houses of the dwarf slum.
This was the residence of the Dwarf Chieftain. It was lunchtime, and the Dwarf Chieftain sat at the head of the spacious long table, laden with delicacies and fine wine. Several 'dainty' dwarf women served him.
"Chieftain, eat this fruit. It's not only sweet and delicious but also strengthens the body!"
"Chieftain, the meat of this miniature spirit chicken is also very nourishing, replenishing blood and vital energy!"
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"Good, good, my beauties! I'll eat it all, and then I'll eat you all! Hahaha..." The Dwarf Chieftain laughed unrestrainedly. This was a rare moment when he could let loose. In public, he had to suppress his desires and maintain his image as a leader.
Normally, no one would dare disturb him at this time. But suddenly, two figures appeared at the doorway.
"Huh? Why are there two people at the door? Do you think I'm seeing things?" A dwarf woman pouring wine rubbed her eyes.
"Who would dare? Who would dare disturb our Chieftain's meal?" another woman chimed in, turning to look. She was so startled that the plate in her hand suddenly dropped to the floor.
All the serving women looked over, and chaos ensued. Standing at the door were Bai Ye and Qiqike.
"Ah! Isn't that person wanted by the orcs?"
"Ch-Chieftain, e-enemy!"
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"Shut up!" The Chieftain was already annoyed at being disturbed, but upon seeing who had arrived, his expression changed instantly. He let out a loud reprimand and shot up from his throne.
"My, my Lord! When did you arrive?" The Chieftain's face immediately broke into a smile. He glared at Qiqike beside him and said, "Qiqike, why didn't you inform me before bringing the Lord here?"
Qiqike frowned and remained silent. As slaves, the dwarves lived in poverty, with many going hungry and cold. He never expected the Chieftain, who was always so compassionate, to be so extravagant and decadent in private!
"My Lord, I apologize for not greeting you. It was rude of me!"
The Chieftain shrugged off the attendants beside him and hurried over. "Please, sit, please sit!"
Bai Ye was not polite. With a flash of his figure, he and Qiqike sat directly at the head of the table. The serving women beside them shrieked in alarm.
"Get out!" the Chieftain roared, ordering the serving women to leave. The matters to be discussed next were top secret, and outsiders naturally could not remain.
However, as the women turned to leave, Bai Ye suddenly raised his hand and waved. Several balls of flame shot out rapidly, instantly engulfing the women. Their screams were extinguished before they could even be uttered, and they vanished into ashes.
"Ah! Th-this... My Lord, you... you!" The Chieftain was terrified, still harboring a sliver of anger because these were his old flames.
"My Lord, why? Why kill them?"
Bai Ye looked up, his deep eyes radiating a gaze that dared not be met. "They said I was an enemy?"
"Are you? Have things not been arranged? Or is this a feast of deadly intent?"
Qiqike was startled. He hadn't understood why Bai Ye was so ruthless earlier, but upon hearing this, he immediately became vigilant.
The Chieftain's fear intensified. He hadn't expected this mysterious person to not only possess immense power but also be so cunningly intelligent.
The 'false allegiance' of the dwarf race was a secret known only to him and the Great Elder, and no third person was privy to it. They hadn't even informed Adoph and Ovshtein, who were currently in the city.
This person was too terrifying!
The Chieftain wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and waved his hands repeatedly, smiling apologetically. "How could that be! They are just ordinary dwarves. Of course, we wouldn't tell them about our secret allegiance to you. This is all a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding!"
"But they offended you, so they deserved to die, deserved to die!"
The big, stout man proved worthy of being a chieftain, managing to provide a perfect explanation in an instant. Qiqike, who had been somewhat suspicious, nodded in agreement.
"Is that so?"
Bai Ye's half-questioning, half-affirming words made the Chieftain even more nervous. He couldn't discern Bai Ye's thoughts at all!
"The tribal assembly ended last night, and all the tribal elders are willing to pledge allegiance to you. Rest assured, my Lord, it was a unanimous decision, with no opposition!"
The Chieftain sighed, then said excitedly, "Our dwarf race has longed for freedom for a very long time!"
Watching the Chieftain's excited tears, Bai Ye's eyes narrowed slightly.
"Then I shall give you this opportunity today. When the giant city of Eli descends into chaos later, you will lead your kin to escape the city amidst the confusion and flee eastward. As long as you get out of the giant city of Eli, someone will protect you, and safety will not be an issue!"
"Ah!" The Chieftain was shocked. "My, my Lord, you're making your move today?"
Bai Ye nodded. The Chieftain became even more anxious, as it wasn't the time they had anticipated.
"My Lord, due to the orc army's widespread searches, we still have half of our kin and much of our supplies that are not ready yet," the Chieftain stammered, saying cautiously, "Could you give us two more days?"
Two days? Bai Ye's lips curved into a faint smile. With two days' time, all the other Saint Kings of the orcs should have returned to the giant city of Eli.
It seemed the higher-ups of the dwarf race didn't want to board my ship. Then, it was time for a change!
Bai Ye suddenly stood up and said, "Alright, I'll give you two more days."
With that, he waved his hand, took Qiqike, and left the Chieftain's building. They then proceeded to the room where the old dwarf Ziter was recuperating.