The chiefdom orcs who had attempted to invade Mount Luclan retreated. Although most of them had died in battle, some injured warriors returned to the chiefdom in dismal states. After this incident, one thing was certain: Crockta was now a clear enemy of the chiefdom. His name became engraved in the minds of northern orcs.0

“Gullito,” said Gorit to the long-bearded gnome standing in front of him.0

The gnome was Gullito, the leader of Altanas. All of the leaders of the villages on Mount Luclan—Orcheim’s chief Gorit, Dejame’s leader Janaru, and Altanas’ leader Gullito—had gathered in Altanas to discuss how they would punish Gullito and the gnomes for their wrongdoings.0

The gnomes of Altanas lowered their heads in shame, but Gullito stared back at Gorit.0

“Gorit,” Gullito replied, puffing his chest proudly, “I don’t have anything to say. Have your way with me.”0

“Do you not feel any remorse toward the countless orcs and dark elves who were sacrificed because of you?” asked Gorit.0

“It would be a lie if I said I didn’t, but I don’t regret it,” replied Gullito.0

He looked around him, and the surrounding orcs and dark elves began cursing at him. They were angry because Gullito’s decision had flooded Mount Luclan with blood.0

Yet, Gullito was unashamed.0

He said, “Once the north opens up, the gnomes will be in danger. I was just trying to do as much as I could for gnomes in the face of the inevitable.”0

“Because of your unfounded anxiety, the blood of many was spilled,” stated Gorit.0

“Unfounded anxiety? Can’t you see it? The world is in imminent danger of the horrors of war!”...0