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Chapter 271. The Orc’s Downfall III
Chapter 271. The Orc’s Downfall III
Dragon King's Harem Chapter 271. The Orc's Downfall III
Burz's eyes flickered between the bracelet in my hand and my gaze. A hint of skepticism played across his face, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "What kind of king wears that on his wrist?" he quipped, a bitter edge lacing his words. I could sense that he already understood the significance of the object.
A knowing smile tugged at the corners of my lips as I met his sarcasm with a cool demeanor. I leaned in slightly, my voice carrying a steely resolve. "This is not a matter of choice, Prince Burz," I clarified, my words carrying a hint of challenge. "It is an order."
A smirk played upon my lips, a mix of confidence and determination shining through. "Besides," I added, my tone laced with a touch of amusement, "you shouldn't be asking for too much. You have no other choice. The options before you are not 'yes' or 'no,' but 'yes' or 'yes.' It's a matter of taking it or having me claim it on your behalf." My words were a firm reminder of the limited alternatives he faced.
Burz's silence filled the chamber. His eyes once filled with defiance, now flickered with a mix of contemplation and uncertainty. It was evident that the choice before him was far from easy.
I observed his internal strugglers and prepared myself for Burz's response, but I was taken aback when another orc leader spoke, his voice tinged with pain and breathlessness. "But if he wears that," he interjected, his words laced with a mix of concern and skepticism, "wouldn't that be the same as him losing his authority?"
My gaze snapped towards the orc leader, a sharp glint in my eyes. I met his gaze with unwavering intensity, my voice carrying a subtle warning. "Indeed," I retorted, my tone firm and uncompromising. "But it is a necessary sacrifice—one that comes with sparing your lives and allowing the orcs to retain their rightful territory."
A flicker of displeasure was clear from my features as I addressed the orc leader's concerns. I was well aware of the orc's inherent pride and arrogance, qualities that mirrored those of my own draconic nature. It was an undeniable truth that dragons and orcs shared a certain kinship in their stubbornness and desire for independence. However, at this moment, I expected the orc leader to understand the situation and appreciate the generosity I was extending to their tribe.
Burz's eyes bore into mine, his internal turmoil was evident in the depths of his gaze. The weight of his decisions, and the consequences of his actions, were all converging upon him in this pivotal moment. I knew that this was not a choice to be made lightly, for it held the fate of not only his tribe but the entire orc civilization.
The doubt lingered in Burz's eyes, his internal struggle evident in every tense line of his body. It was as if he stood at the crossroads of his fate, torn between the desire to preserve his tribe's pride and the desperate need to prevent further bloodshed.
However, before Burz could come to a decision, a sudden movement caught us all off guard. Glasha, driven by her own conviction, stepped forward with determination etched across her face. In one swift motion, she snatched the Magic Bracelet from his grasp and firmly secured it around Burz's trembling hand.
There was a brief pause, a collective intake of breath, as the realization of Glasha's actions sank in. She had taken matters into her own hands, bypassing the hesitations and doubts that had plagued Burz's mind. Her resolve was resolute, fueled by her understanding of the grim reality that loomed over them. She knew, as did I, that this decision was the best chance they had to avoid further bloodshed and protect their people.
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