Dragon Order of Flame Volume 1 Chapter 4 Part7

'This could've been settled so much easier if Marvin didn't tag along."

Amidst the Orcs, there wasn't an Orc Shaman, but there was a dragon type. It would've been easy to find this information out without having to get so close to the base. However, Luke had to act out a real scout because of Marvin, which led to him being found by the dragon type.

'However, it seems like the dragon type isn't that smart. If it was me, I would've given the scout fake information, and then hit the main force with full power…..No, does it not know that the main force is already here?'

Whatever the case, it was true that he screwed up. 4 Orc warriors climbed up the wall and were standing in front of Luke, while there were 3 more blocking his path behind him.

"7 of them……I'm at least glad that I don't have to fight them all in an open s.p.a.ce."

As Luke mumbled to himself, he turned to look behind him. Behind the 3 Orcs, Marvin could be seen standing with a puzzled look. Luke quickly used his hand to tell Marvin to leave, then pressed his back against a tree. The Orcs were closing in from both sides.

'Using the trees, I'll take them down one by one.

As soon as Luke made up his mind, and before the Orcs could get within 10 meters of him, he kicked the ground and jumped up. Grabbing a branch, Luke took another leap, and stood at the top.

"Let's see if you can catch me!"

Using his physical abilities while applying gangchesul, Luke was capable of using the lush tree branches to move about. He ran towards the opposite direction of where Marvin was, which brought the Orcs along with him.

"Since the situation is unfavorable, I need to first separate them. Ah oo, if this was the past, I would've just destroyed them from the front and gone straight into their base."

"Can you please just shut up at times like this? Just say things that are helpful."

"Huh?"

Luke turned to look back. As he did, he saw an Orc that was at least a head bigger than the other Orcs, c.o.c.king his arm back with a spear in hand.

SHWINGGG!

The spear that was thrown with frightening strength penetrated through the spot Luke was originally at and flew away. Realizing how exact the Orc's aim was, Luke quickly jumped onto the ground.

"To be able to have such precision as an Orc, how arrogant!"

The Orc Warrior's continued to stick close to the shocked Luke. Although they were stupid, the Orcs' high combative senses tied up Luke's feet with just a spear, allowing the other Orcs to get close to him.

(Djinn - not in the literal sense of tying up his feet. It basically means he lost any advantage he may have had.)

"Ah, these guys, why are they so smart?"

As Luke grumbled, he grabbed a sword with his left hand. He had no choice but to use a weapon, because his 4th level of gangchesul wasn't perfect yet.

"KWUHH!"

An Orc Warrior got really close as he stabbed forth with his spear. Orcs didn't know any proper smelting techniques, so there were many occasions where they used items that were previously plundered from human villages. This spear as well, a broken blade was attached to the top of a club.

Kwak!

Luke pushed aside the spear, and rushed forward. Compared to a body of a 15 year old, the huge Orc looked to be even more overwhelmingly huge.

"HA AT!"

With a roar, Luke punched forth with his first. At the same time that Luke deflected the spear with his sword, his right hand did not give the Orc Warrior time to respond. And because of Luke's size, the Orc Warrior disregarded Luke's fist and was planning on counter attacking after it got hit. This was a fatal mistake.

Kw.a.n.g!

An explosion rang out and the Orc Warrior coughed out blood as it fell. This blow destroyed its ribs and distorted its insides.

"Heung! Even if I got weaker, you guys aren't my opponent."

Luke gave a snort at the astounded Orcs, as he tried to find a gap to retreat out of. However, the Orcs that followed, surrounded him once again, making it difficult to find a path.

'Ggeu eung, do I need to climb back up onto the trees?'

When Luke was being trained by his former master, he was taught how to fight 1 against many within a forest and was also taught how to move faster than a monkey. Although his stamina and physical abilities are much less than what they were, it was still very possible for him to disrupt the enemies.

Suddenly, someone jumped in from behind the Orcs and a bright light shone from a sword's blade.

Pa Hak!

With the sound of a sharp noise, an Orc fell. Seeing the face that was shown from behind the Orcs, Luke's face distorted.

"Marvin!"

Marvin appeared without escaping, penetrating into the Orc's encirclement. Having jumped through the gap and now standing beside him, Luke asked Marvin nervously.

"You little imp, why the h.e.l.l did you come here?"

"Seeing as how you're on my side, I couldn't fathom the thought of you dying by these Orcs."

"I can easily get away by my……No, this isn't the time to be saying this. If a problem arose while scouting, the first thing you should do is go and inform the main body. What are you going to do if something happens to you too?"

"Why are you so angry even though I came to help you?"

"It's because of your stupid actions! Besides, how can you run into the encirclement just because you got ahead of yourself for killing one of them! You should've attacked another guy from the outside and confused them!"

"Huh?"

Marvin opened his eyes wide. Luke had a very good point.

As if frustrated, Luke beat on his own chest.

"Ah oo, to have a sibling like you."

"Be, be quiet! Who is your sibling! This is the first time I'm experiencing something like this. Isn't it normal to not be able to think of that!"

"If you die like this, you can't even use that as an excuse. Anyways, stick your back to mine. With the way things are, we have no choice but to fight with our lives now. Do not panic, and just do what you learned from father."

Marvin also received the training of a knight since he was young, so he should be able to cope with this type of situation. As Luke thought like this and was about to place his faith in Marvin, an answer that shattered his expectations was heard.

"……I did not learn how to fight on my own against many people."

"……"
Should he just kill this guy here, a.s.sa.s.sinate the Count's wife, and just take the spot as heir to the family? Luke got angry to the point of even having these types of thoughts.

"Ah, seriously, father is of no help to my life. Do not attack out of anger, and just focus on defense. I leave my back to you."

"Okay."

Although he responded with vigor, Marvin's voice was trembling. He was able to utilize gangchesul through the harsh training that he received, but even still, he was just a thirteen year old boy. Even with practical experience, this was the first time Marvin was pushed into a corner, so there was nothing he could do about his fear.

"Marvin, it is natural to be scared. However, a frightened man dies first. I believe in you. So you can trust me too."

Luke whispered as he looked forward. After surrounding them, the Orcs continued to carefully stare at them. Were they interested in the argument that Luke and Marvin were having, that they did not attack immediately, even after one of their own died; or is there another reason?

It was Volkar who answered that question.

"As I thought, humans."

With an awkward p.r.o.nunciation, an Orc spoke. It came from the Orcs' base, and its body was adorned with mismatching human armor. It also……

Sssssss. Ssssss.

As the Orc got closer, it was being followed by a gigantic something that was making a sickening hissing sound. Watching its outrageously huge body move about without making any noise, Luke held his breath.

"A giant lizard…….that thing is the dragon type?"

Chapter 4 Part 7 Completed.