Unexpected Visitor

Two days later...

On the outskirts of honor tribe territory, loud rumbling noises could be heard inside the forest. Standing on the wall, one of the patrolling militia noticed the anomaly. When he saw something like armored cavalry in the legends coming out into the open.

He became excited and yelled "the chieftain is back! the chieftain and his guardsmen are back!"

Days ago when Markus returned with the guardsmen, the whole tribe was rattled. Not only Markus and the militia are wearing new armor that is covered in blood. But they also being followed by a group of individuals riding huge armored horses. These men and their ride are only seen in books that their ancestors have pass down!

With some explanation from Markus and of course leaving out some details. Thinking that it is better if the chief himself shows them when he come back. The tribe now know that these legendary men are the chieftain soldiers.

But what truly shocked them was the fact that their chieftain have defeated a large group of orcs! With the testimony of thirty militiamen, the whole tribe was in an uproar.

Knowing how the guardsmen look like, the patrolling militia recognized them right away. His excited voice reverberated throughout the tribe. Soon enough, the whole tribe was gathered near the entrance.

"Open the gate!" yelled another militia.

Creak!

Two strong militiamen started to pull the heavy wooden door open as Daniel and his guardsmen rode into the tribe in an imposing manner.

Heeeaa!

Pulling on the reign of their war horses, the group stop simultaneously.

Then came the loud cheering.

"It the chieftain! welcome back!"

"Welcome home chieftain!"

"We are happy that you are safe and sound chieftain!"

"I want to fight the orcs as well!"

Within the cheer, no one noticed a young man standing further away, looking at Daniel with a complicated expression.

Hurrying forward, the tribe leading figures including Thomas who is now the head of the smithy bowed towards Daniel and said "welcome back chieftain/lord!"

Unlike the normal tribesmen and Thomas, the leading figures of the tribe knows more inside information. Markus couldn't fool them as easily, especially when they know that the chieftain was heavily injured by the orcs themselves not long ago.

However, they can't denied the fact that the gods have picked their chieftain. For this miracle can only be done by a higher power. With Markus himself witnessing their chief summoning the guardsmen and defeated the orcs while welding immense power.

This made them even more respectful and fearful towards Daniel.

Looking at the group of men in front of him, Daniel said "Thomas, how goes the armor and weapon modification?"

Stepping out of the group, Thomas replied "reporting to the lord. Thanks to everyone effort, we are nearly completing the modification process. We would be able to finish everything within three more days."

"You have two days to finish, war is upon us. We can't wait to long and need to arm our men as soon as possible." said Daniel.

"I will not let you down my lord!"

"Hmmm"

Once the order have been given, Thomas returned to the smithy filled with determination to complete the task his lord have bestowed upon him.

Turning his attention back to the group, Daniel begin to give out more instructions. In this upcoming battle, he will need everyone to be involved.

Those that got their tasks immediately set out to complete them. Soon, it was only Daniel and Markus left as the tribesmen have long been dispersed by the militia. As for Gerald, Daniel have ordered him to lead the guardsmen away to rest with some difficulties. They soon compromise in leaving at least twenty guardsmen to protect him.

Walking towards the cave, Daniel said "Markus, I need you and Gerald to lead the guardsmen to the other tribe that we have traded with. Convince them to join us by any means necessary. Use force if you have too."

Surprised by what Daniel said, Markus can't help but asked "is the situation that dire chief?"

Nodding his head, Daniel begin to tell Markus about what they learn from the old orc regarding the main orcs marauder group. Turns out, they have underestimated the sheer size of the orcs army and strength. Initially they have come to a conclusion that the main group would be two hundred at most. Who could have thought that those orcs would dispatched such a large group to capture humans.

Knowing that soon, a huge army of well trained and equipped orcs will make their way towards the tribe. Markus tremble as the first thought in his mind was to run. Under such pressure, even a man like himself would succumb to it. But that only lasted for a second as he remembered the chieftain power.

'I believe...' thought Markus.

Then something suddenly came to his mind as he remembered that an unexpected visitor have come to their tribe.

"Chief, you are not going to believe this."

"Hmmm? what is it?"

"The fang tribe have sent their young chieftain as a diplomat to our tribe. Wishing to talk with you regarding their tribe surrender to us."

"Huh, why?"

Never in a hundred years, if they was able to survive that long of course. Did they think that a long time rival like the fang tribe would actually surrender to them. Based on the information that Markus feed him, Daniel was surprised and suspicious of their intentions.

"Their young chieftain said that they no longer want to indulge in the grudges of past and present generations. It is now with the threat of the orcs coming closer. We should be united instead of killing each other."

"Is that so..."

"Yes, those are his exact words."

"Send him to the cave, I will hear what he have to say. You and Gerald should depart for the other tribes as soon as the guardsmen are rested." said Daniel as he continued to walk toward the cave and leaving Markus behind to complete his task.