Carlos stepped forward: "I once wandered the lands, lingering on the edge of the Forgotten Continent. Wandering orcs not only operate on the Forgotten Continent but also roam the western borders and the jungles. They especially enjoy stealing other people's females."
"If we take the females back for our amusement and kill all the female orcs, they won't get any food and will have to slink back into the jungle."
"You are too few in number, lacking the manpower of Beast City. You cannot defeat the wandering orcs, and you will starve to death there without food."
"I've heard that eagle beasts have been to the Forgotten Continent before. You should know very well how ferocious the orcs there are. The battle of the Beast City also shows that the wandering beasts kill even their own kind."
"You want to go and compete with them? Even the bravest orcs can't withstand their sheer numbers. They wiped out a portion of them from the ancient continent, but there's still a steady stream of newcomers. There must be at least tens of thousands of them."
"The wandering orcs each possess unique skills, and outnumbered, we can't defeat them. Rather than risk fighting with others, it's better to stay and follow us."
"It saves me from suffering."
After listening, Guo Xiaoxiao winked gratefully at Carlos, who returned a gentle smile.
The three people behind them were exasperated by the way the two of them were exchanging glances. What kind of time was this for them to be flirting like that?
As the clan leader, Cang Jue needed to say a few words, but that was enough. The orcs were swayed; with a little more reassurance, most would be willing to follow.
Cang Jue told Carlos to take Guo Xiaoxiao back first, and he would handle the rest. Guo Xiaoxiao also believed that the eagle beast would no longer fly on its own, so she went home reassured.
On her way home, Guo Xiaoxiao thought of Arthur again. She wondered how things were going with him at the city wall ahead; there hadn't been a single word from him yet.
I only saw some orcs running towards the city wall, and I didn't see any coming back. Were they going to watch the commotion? Or did the negotiations break down?
At Guo Xiaoxiao's insistence, Carlos Miksen and his men took her to the foot of the city wall again.
Arthur was still standing on the city wall, talking to the orcs below. Guo Xiaoxiao was below, waving to Arthur.
"Arthur, how's Arthur? Did you manage to talk him through?"
Arthur turned to look at Guo Xiaoxiao, waved to her, and said he needed to go home quickly and not come up.
Guo Xiaoxiao thought, "I've solved all the tribe's problems, how could I not solve yours?" She then had Carlos lead her up to the city wall.
The orcs below the city walls are completely different from the ones last time!
It was packed with people, a sea of black heads.
There were all sorts of orcs there, and Guo Xiaoxiao felt dizzy, but she still forced herself to stay on the city wall.
The beastmen were all surprised to see Guo Xiaoxiao climb up. Such a beautiful female was not the time to admire her beauty; it was time to fight rationally and secure their own survival space.
Guo Xiaoxiao stopped on the city wall, looked up at Arthur, then at the orcs below, and was somewhat dumbfounded. What was going on?
"I told you not to come up, everything will be resolved, you just need to reach an agreement with them."
Carlos and his group arrived at the new product assembly point; they were already used to this scene—so many people making a ruckus outside the city walls every day.
Guo Xiaoxiao felt nauseous again, so she leaned on Carlos to rest. Carlos helped her stand up.
Arthur watched the noisy orcs below with indifference, disdaining to participate in such a discussion.
In short, it all boils down to a few points: to enter the city, the most important thing is to show some color. There's no legitimate reason to refuse them; indeed, some tribes have been paying tribute to the Beast City for months. Regardless of whether they are suitable...
Arthur couldn't come up with a suitable excuse, so he told them...
Let them in tomorrow. Since we were going to abandon the city anyway, handing it over to outsiders is perfectly reasonable. Let them stay for a few months and see if they can survive.
But the people outside wouldn't let them have their way. They insisted on coming in now and even threatened to burn the enclosure down if they weren't allowed in.
The shield won't burn, but it will generate intense heat. If it continues to burn continuously, the orcs of the beast city will definitely not be able to withstand it, and they'll need to escape sooner rather than later.
Arthur's expression darkened, his mind racing. If he really let them in, it was uncertain whether he would have a chance to get out later.
The orcs argued for a long time, their voices deafening. They weren't speaking loudly, but there were so many of them that it was impossible to understand what they were saying; it was just incredibly noisy.
Arthur told them about the current situation.
Guo Xiaoxiao's mood was also heavy. Yes, they couldn't get in. They were forced to use fire, and if they forced everyone out, wouldn't they all die?
The main issue is that Beast City had no justification for the tribute from the orcs. This practice went against the policies at the time; it wasn't that the other side violated the treaty, but rather that Beast City actively broke the rules.
No matter what you say or do, it's your fault if you don't let people in.
The orcs below started shouting again, demanding, "Why can't we go in? Open the barrier!" All sorts of noise filled the air. Guo Xiaoxiao covered her ears, unable to hear what they were saying.
"Stop making a scene. I promised to give you one last day. You've all waited so long, can't you even wait one last day?"
Arthur remained silent for a long time before coldly speaking.
"Arthur, you're lying to us, aren't you? You're not letting us in at all. We're not leaving, let's see what you can do about it?"
"Yeah, since we're going to die anyway, let's just fight it out."
"Burn it down! Everyone should just give up on Beast City! The Beast King is useless; they're all incompetent fools!"
Soon the crowds below the city walls
In the group, some people were fanning the flames.
"Yes, burn down Beast City. We're all going to die anyway."
Guo Xiaoxiao was furious. A "fight to the death" mentality is never acceptable, but Beast City truly had no reason to back down, and could only endure the insults.
After all, they made a good promise when they asked for the things, saying they would be protected by the Beast City in case of trouble. But when trouble came, all those promises were broken, yet they still accepted the things. Who else should they blame but themselves?
But the most serious known difficulty is that stray beasts that wander onto the ancient continent need to be driven away; these parasites are beyond the scope of what can be controlled.
Anger flashed across Arthur's face. He clenched his fists and stared at the orcs below the city walls, his eyes sharp as blades.
"Get out if you don't want to die."
A commotion broke out on the city wall, followed by curses and insults.
"If we all want to die, let's all die together."
"Are you afraid of me? Come out here if you dare!"
"If you don't even dare to come out, we can't even hit you, so how are we supposed to die?"
Guo Xiaoxiao couldn't stand the atmosphere any longer, so she pushed Carlos aside and stood at the very edge of the city wall.
"Calm down, everyone. This is the last day. You'll be allowed in tomorrow. I am the High Priest of Beast City, and a High Priest's word is his bond. A little more trust, a little less fighting..."
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