Attacking us were the Orc General and eleven Orcs.
It seems that when the carriage lost control due to the flanking attack, Zeol gave up retreat and decided to subdue them.
He jumped into the orc attack group, aimed at the four orcs in the middle, severely damaged their speed, and engaged in a one-on-one battle with the orc general.
Groups led by generals are troublesome because they act in an organized manner, but conversely, it is said that without the general's direction, they become chaotic and weakened.
“Originally, people who live selfishly are suppressed by power and deprived of the ability to think independently.”
"I see, our daily training can be carried out in an orderly manner. By blocking the general's instructions, our chances of winning are increased."
“However, Hua Wuming, without your efforts, things would be very dangerous.
"No, I'm completely immersed in it, and my previous experience fighting orcs is also useful."
In fact, after being suddenly attacked from behind, I didn't have time to look around until I cleared out the three orcs.
In this conquest we wiped out the orc hordes, but we did not escape unscathed.
Most people, including me, were injured, and four had broken bones, two of which appeared to be comminuted fractures.
"Since it was reported that there were three orcs, we prepared a system that can handle even six orcs, but we didn't expect there to be so many."
Mr. Zeol did not rule out the possibility of an Orc general, but he seemed to have misread the numbers, as the only casualties in the first attack were a horse and a coachman.
"It's possible that the Orc General joined us after yesterday's attack, but whatever it is, it doesn't change my misreading."
Medical care in this world is not as developed as in modern China.
Since there are no X-rays, the only option is to straighten the fracture as much as possible from the outside and splint it.
If it is a simple fracture, the sequelae may be limited, but if it is a comminuted fracture around the joint, you cannot move as before and have to give up.
This time, it is believed the pair who suffered comminuted fractures are likely to suffer sequelae.
With the help of healing magic, the broken bones can be restored to their original shape, but there are very few people with light attributes, and they only live in big cities.
There are also therapists in Ibro City near Azka Village, but the cost of treatment is so high that ordinary citizens have no choice but to give up unless their lives are endangered.
After defeating the orcs, he borrowed a late carriage from Kushiro Village and headed to Houga Village.
On arrival, there was no feeling of tension inside the caravan, just a heavy, sinking air.
"Mr. Zeol, please don't blame yourself so much.
One of the men who suffered a comminuted fracture, Mr. Membran, was Horacio's uncle and was excited about losing to Horacio in today's conquest.
It seems that Mr. Membrane's foot was stuck in the soil softened by the rain, and his left knee was hit hard by an oak stick.
"But membrane"
"It is indeed a bit inconvenient, but without Mr. Zeol's guidance, I would not be able to fight the orcs like I am now. Under today's circumstances, it is not surprising that they did this." Annihilated. Hehe, by the way, everyone! "
"Yes, thanks to Mr. Zeol, we were able to win today."
"Membrane Legs, eat a lot of rubber and you'll be healed."
"Yes, yes, I want to drink oak wine as a side dish!"
"Thank you."
Although the wounded were rescued, magic stones were obtained, and Kido Village took in some of the defeated orcs, so money was expected to come in as well.
Best of all, highway safety has been restored, so it's not all bad news.
When we returned to Azka Village, it was already dark, but the participating adults started a banquet at the village chief's house.
I kept using magic during the trip and crusade, so I went home and took a shower and fell asleep.
I woke up the next morning, but my body was stiff and I couldn't move.
"It seems that the bruises from the day before have come out today."
Apparently, most of the adults involved in the crusade were in the same situation.
He crawled to the toilet, and although he used body-enhancing magic to promote recovery, it still took him three days before he could move normally.
In the morning, I practiced gentle stick techniques to relax my body, and in the afternoon, I visited Mr. Zeol.
"Oh, Hua Wuming. Can you move now?"
"Yes, somehow"
"How is this going?"
"Start from the day after tomorrow"
"Okay, come in and sit down."
Mr. Zeol put his bag on the table while he lit the stove and boiled water.
"Hua Wuming, this is your share. I can't bring back any meat, so give up that part."
There are three oak magic stones in the leather bag.
"Isn't the result of the country's subjugation divided?"
"There are times like this, but this time it was definitely you who defeated the three orcs. Moreover, you were the one who blocked the first log and stone, and also acted as a shelter from the rain, so you should have done more. I think more should be done, but"
"No, it's okay. Someone was seriously injured, so I have no complaints."
"Yes, I'm sorry."
Orc magic stones can be brought to the Ibru Guild for about seven silver coins, but it seems difficult to buy the same amount of magic stones in the village.
Even if the village bought it, there was little demand in the village, so it was sent out to buy it in the end.
For villages like guilds that have sales channels, they can buy at the market price of 7 silver coins, but villages without sales channels will fall into losses at the same price.
The village elders who participate in the crusade will receive a one-time reward. After the magic stones are sold out, the remaining ones will be distributed to each group.
"This means that if you keep the magic stone, both the village and you will gain more."
"Mr. Zeol, how many days can an oak magic stone stay in Ibro?"
"Without drinking or eating, I just need to find an inn. I should be able to stay there for about two months."
"Then if you have the Oak Magic Stone, you can probably live for about a month, right?"
"Well, if you're not extravagant, you can afford it."
My current assets are 4 orc magic stones, 1 goblin magic stone, 3 large silver coins, plus other silver coins and copper coins plus about 2 large silver coins.
"If you save money, you should be able to live for about half a year."
However, if I move to Ibro, I would like to have a stable income.
There are many farms near Ibro City, and there are many requests to kill monsters. Finding a job should not be a problem, but there is currently no way to bring back the slain monsters.
For orcs, the value of meat is higher than the price of magic stone, and it would be a waste to throw it away every time.
"If you don't have the means to transport it yourself, you organize a party."
"I see, you are looking for a companion who can help with transportation."
"Yes, Hua Wuming, this may be difficult for you."
"Uh, ah because you're a cat person, right?"
Mr. Zeol nodded silently.
More than 90% of people who become adventurers are physically large.
Cat people like me are considered inferior in both physical and magical combat, so I don't see any benefit in having him as an ally.
"I get it, if I were a different race and a catman invited me to join him, I might say no."
"Don't get me wrong, Hua Wuming.
"By the way, I won't go into the city to be an adventurer now, so I will think of more countermeasures. In fact, if I can figure out a way to take the orcs with me, there will be no problem." Any problem. "
"Hahahaha, yes, with your magic, can't you find a good way?"
"Oh, right, right, let's think about it."
The conquest of the orcs was over, leaving behind unwavering confidence and new challenges.
