Chapter Seven, A Marvelous Battle Song

My hometown is located on the beautiful Aegean continent of the Danube Plain. From this small island where we are situated, if one sails south for a month, passes through a narrow strait, and then continues west for another half month, one can return to my hometown.

Among human sorcerers, there are some of the most powerful who can summon meteors from beyond the heavens, transforming a city into a blazing inferno, and turning cold stones into immensely strong giants. We are accustomed to referring to this as forbidden magic.

I... Liu Zhenhan was also stunned; he could not even say where he came from, nor did he know where to begin.

What is your name? Liu Zhenhan pulled down the feathered cloak draped over himself and placed it on the young fox's delicate shoulders. The steep night wind caused her body to shiver slightly

What exactly is the human sorcerer you just mentioned? Is it similar to these terrifying beasts, capable of unleashing wind blades and frost orbs at any moment? Are your altar priests the same as them?

So amazing? Liu Zhenhan rolled his eyes in disbelief

Just when every orc was in a state of panic, engulfed in despair, and preparing to face death, the Fox Clan priest bravely stepped forward, using their frail lives and dignity to win a glimmer of hope for their compatriots

Humanity? Shameless human robbers? Liu Zhenhan became increasingly bewildered as he listened

The full name of Guoguo should be "Frost Snow Piqu Beast." In my hometown, the South Cross Star Forest, where magical beasts are rampant, the "Frost Snow Piqu Beast" is merely a common type of omnivorous magical beast. From the perspective of the sacred altar's offerings, our magical pets must be combat-oriented, and only the owner of this blue wolf skin meets the standards for a combat-type pet.

"My name is ... ..." Before Liu Daguangren could finish speaking, a pair of slender and beautiful hands covered his mouth

I am a member of the Foxkin clan, one of the five great nobles of the Beamon Kingdom. The Foxkin clan has ascended to the ranks of the five ruling nobles thanks to another remarkable talent bestowed upon them by the War God Kampas—wisdom. At the same time, the Foxkin are recognized as a race with intelligence that can rival that of cunning humans. Most Beamon orcs possess only strong physiques, and wisdom is something that remains out of reach for them.

What? Liu Zhenhan's mouth was wide open, unable to close for a long time

The water arrow magic rabbit, as depicted in the illustration, is generally a non-aggressive creature. They are herbivorous animals with a gentle temperament, much like your Guoguo. Although they possess the ability to use magical attacks, such instances are exceedingly rare. If they exceed their limit of magical usage, their bodies may not withstand the intensity of the magic, potentially leading to their demise. In contrast, the magic wolf is a formidable offensive beast. As long as their physical condition permits, they can cast countless spells.

A few days ago, I encountered a rabbit that shot a water arrow and injured my arm. Could it be a monster? Liu Zhenhan dodged Helen's small hand

Why? Liu Zhenhan thought to himself, how did my surname change in the blink of an eye?

When I first saw you, I once thought you were my kin, Helen said softly

My name is Helen Liena. The little fox smiled as it spoke a beautiful, dazzling name

Is this very strange? Helen looked up at Liu, whose face was in a state of shock. In fact, humans were once a branch of our orc tribe; they evolved from the Mank tribe of the Behemoth orcs. However, they now adhere to heretical cults, claiming to be descendants of gods, and no longer acknowledge this history. Furthermore, after the Battle of Hyjal a thousand years ago, our Behemoth orc kingdom also fell into decline, and many lesser-known histories have been lost, to the extent that even many Behemoth orcs are unaware of this history.

Human beings are the most intelligent race, and their wizards can indeed cast magic like magical beasts. However, their magic must be invoked through incantations, sprinkled with special spices, and then summoned through scrolls to call forth the corresponding magic

My family is not involved in business; my sisters and I were all captured by shameless human pirates and taken aboard a ship. They intend to sell us into the human world! Helen's expression suddenly turned filled with indignation, her vibrant red hair trembling with agitation.

The Behemoth Orcs regard combat as a great honor; they dare to face the most formidable enemies and launch their final assault against them in the name of Kampaas. However, they are truly incapable of managing the vast financial statistics, population censuses, and negotiations in trade. We, the Foxkin of the Fox tribe, are geniuses in this regard. They possess an innate sensitivity to numbers and money, akin to *Tu* books, combined with excellent eloquence and sharp intellect, making them the undisputed best in domestic affairs among the Behemoth Orcs. Helen smiled slightly and continued.

On the Aegean continent, there are not only our orc tribe, but also several different races such as humans, dwarves, and elves thriving there. Among them, humans are the most intelligent, developing and expanding the fastest. Orcs were originally the most prosperous tribe on the Aegean continent, but in the battle of Mount Hyjal a thousand years ago, the orcs suffered a great defeat at the hands of the human coalition and have since retreated to the vast Danube wasteland.

"Damn!" Liu Zhenhan exclaimed, "No wonder! I was wondering why Guoguo didn't like using that ice ball! It turns out that just like bees, using it too much can lead to losing one's life due to the stinger on the backside!"

So cumbersome

The flames of the campfire blazed even more fiercely under the desolate night sky

This metaphor is very appropriate Helen smiled

I just like this about you! Helen also jumped into his arms

"Tell me, Richard..." Helen gazed directly at Liu Zhenhan's large face, "Where are you from?"

This name, while a bit flamboyant, is quite pleasant to hear. Liu Zhenhan scratched his head, I still don't quite understand, what does it mean to offer sacrifices? What is this War God Kan... Kan something... Also, why is it that after I heard you sing a song, I can speak your words? And...

Liu Zhenhan struggled to swallow, suddenly at a loss for words, his tongue felt numb, and his mind was like a pot of porridge boiling over.

"The battle of Hyjal a thousand years ago that you mentioned, was it not the case that your orcs suffered a great loss at the hands of the mages?" Liu Zhenhan inquired

"If I'm going to be unlucky, then so be it!" Liu Zhenhan felt a pang of heartache, "Coming to this godforsaken place, I was already unfortunate before encountering it; if I have to endure more misfortune, I might as well consider it a way to bring good luck!"

I am a high priest of the Beamon Kingdom, honored to embody wisdom and illuminated by the thorny glory of the war god, Kambas! As a high priest, I am the most loyal servant of the highest deity revered by the orcs—the war god Kambas. Many little-known secrets have been passed down through us priests.

"Everything feels like a dream..." Liu Zhenhan said

That is the power of the mysterious battle song of sacrifice, the wisdom of the War God can create countless miracles. Each sacrifice possesses the ability of 'wisdom enlightenment,' allowing those who have never heard the War God's song to understand our language and knowledge after listening to it. The little fox gently touched Liu Zhenhan's face and said softly: 'I know many languages of different races, yet I have never been able to understand your language. Therefore, I had to use the Bimon battle song on you. Originally, this 'wisdom enlightenment' could only be used when a sacrificial mentor teaches a sacrificial apprentice. My status is not sufficient to act as a mentor, but I still used it. To my surprise, the War God above actually yielded results.'

Orc?'' Liu Zhenhan fell silent for a moment, ``Helen, you don't mean to say that in your hometown, all your companions and relatives are different beasts... uh... evolution... right... evolved beings, correct?''

Gudu... Liu Zhenhan swallowed hard, recalling the atomic bomb that had been dropped on the heads of the Japanese.

In the battle of Hyjal a thousand years ago, the destructive power displayed by human mages moved even the strongest orcs. The rain of fire from the sky and the swirling blades of wind shattered the pride of the orcs. Helen was immersed in the unbearable memories of the past

Hehe... Helen, this little fox, mischievously winked and said, "However, their magic is far more powerful than these magical beasts!"

"Then how do you know these secrets?" Old Liu couldn't help but feel a bit puzzled

The wisdom of the God of War has bestowed upon the Foxkin of the Fokas tribe another benefit: the role of the Altar Priest. The Altar Priests serve the God of War, Kambas, walking the earth and guiding the beastmen along the path of glory through the summons of the God of War. The secret battle songs possessed by the Altar Priests can bestow combat support skills such as 'Blessing', 'Bloodthirst', 'Frenzy', and 'Stone Skin' upon all the Behemoth warriors, making them an indispensable part of the beastmen army. Furthermore, the Altar Priests are the only force within the Behemoth Legion that can somewhat rival human mages. The summoning spells granted by Kambas allow each priest to have a magical beast as a pet. Although the power of the magical beast may not necessarily prevail against skilled human mages, it is certainly effective for providing cover during a retreat. Even more remarkably, the secret battle songs of the Shaman Priests can also serve to disrupt the incantations of mages, thereby obstructing their spellcasting.

Your Guoguo is also a magical beast, naturally capable of using air-based freezing magic. Richard, you wouldn't possibly be this... Helen's gaze resembled that of someone looking at a fool

How formidable is it? Liu Zhenhan is reminiscing about his seized M20.

Because what burns inside is love

Yes. Helen said with a hint of pride: "I take pride in my own heritage"

Specifically, the "Frost Snow Piqiu Beast" has a well-known nickname, called the "Beast of Misfortune." They are quite intelligent and enjoy getting close to larger creatures, but without exception, those creatures that they become close to end up experiencing great misfortune. Helen cast a malicious glance at Guoguo, who was nestled in Liu Zhenhan's arms, causing Guoguo to immediately bury its head into Liu Zhenhan's chest, trembling and with its large ears drooping down.

"So that means it's not possible?" Liu Zhenhan felt a bit disheartened, but after a moment of reflection, he became indignant, "This magical wolf was still taken down by Guoguo, how can one say that Guoguo is incapable!"

"Good steel should be used on the blade." Liu Zhenhan casually offered a compliment.

"Take your time to listen to me, this story is a bit long." Helen leaned closer to Liu Zhenhan, tightening her feathered garment.

This is the pelt of a fierce wind-type demon wolf, which should be capable of unleashing sharp wind blades. It is evident that this adult demon wolf is in excellent health. I almost forgot to ask you, how did you manage to fight a wind-type demon wolf?" Helen asked, stroking Liu Zhenhan's pitiful nose. "Is this injury a result of battling with the demon wolf?"

"Because I am the altar priestess serving the God of War, Campos, every female priestess belongs to the God of War and must dedicate her life to Him. The God of War will also reveal the name of the female priestess's spouse. " Helen, with her deep blue eyes like the sea, looked at Liu Zhenhan and said, "From the day I became the altar priestess, the wisdom of the God of War has told me that the name of my future husband should be Richard."

Helen said: "I forgot to introduce something to you. Not everyone can become a priest of the altar. Among all the orc races, most cannot grasp the intentions of the War God and communicate with him due to their lack of mental agility, thus preventing them from becoming priests of the altar. Even the Foxkin, who possess the wisdom of the War God Kambas and are said to have the largest number of priests among the mysterious altar priests, only have a production rate of priests at one in a thousand within our Foxkin community. This means that out of one thousand Foxkin, only one can become the supreme priest of the altar"

Hehe ... ... Liu Zhenhan forced a smile, while inwardly calling for Darwin to make his grand appearance

"So, is my Guoguo impressive? Does it rank among the best in World of Warcraft?" Liu Zhenhan asked with a puzzled expression.

Understood. Liu Zhenhan recalled the nun wearing a white hat among the foreign missionaries.

"Does your family engage in maritime business?" Liu Zhenhan asked in confusion, "That day, I found not just you in the wooden box on your ship that was sunk by the storm, but several other girls who looked just like you. However, they all..."

Guoguo was nestled in Liu Zhenhan's arms, with its big ears perked up and a pair of small eyes rolling as it watched Helen.

"Then take a look at this wolf skin on you; does it count as a monster?" Liu Zhenhan urgently asked, tugging at the blue wolf skin blanket on Helen.

Tears shimmered in Helen's eyes, and her shoulders trembled quietly

"What happened?" Liu Zhenhan asked with concern as he gently stroked her shoulder

Liu Zhenhan trembled all over upon hearing this, nearly losing his composure again

However, such wizards are extremely rare among humans, with only a few emerging in a thousand years. Helen's charming face was shrouded in a faint sadness as she said, "If there were more human wizards, perhaps the Behemoth Orc Kingdom from a thousand years ago would no longer exist..."

I was just thinking, if pigs evolved into humans, what kind of character would they have? Liu Zhenhan also laughed

Yes... the little fox said: "This is a beautiful dream from which I do not wish to awaken"

Liu Zhenhan and the little fox nestled together by the campfire, gazing at the vast sky, where the stars twinkled one by one

I can't keep calling you Little Fox, can I? Liu Zhenhan thought this name was not pleasant.

The magician? The monster? Liu Zhenhan was once again at a loss.

Richard Liu Zhenhan made every effort to present a composed demeanor, yet he could not control his trembling hands due to excitement

Oh? Liu Zhenhan touched his own backside and thought to himself: "I don't have that fox tail of yours"

I would like to call you Richard," said the little fox, Helen