134: Strategy against the strategist

A large area inside the forest was burned to prepare for the battle to come. The Orc Village that was previously surrounded by lush trees and greenery was now surrounded by the barren land. Not even a speck of grass could be seen on the scorched land. 

All the kids were hidden in the farthest house. Only adult Orcs could be seen in the village. They had finished all the tasks that were assigned to them. 

They waited for further instructions. 

"They are coming..." Lia informed Azekiel. "They crossed the boundary."

"How long before they get here? And how many are there?" Azekiel asked. 

The Orcs were once again watching him talk to himself, but they had become habitual to seeing him talk to himself by now. 

"There are twenty-one of them. And they are being led by a woman, it seems."

Lia gave the description of the woman, which slightly matched with what Azekiel had expected. 

"That must be Leor. The strategist..."