Hearing Abbott's words, Will hesitated a little.
Being the orcs who had always been high and proud, it was hard for them to accept that they had become slaves of the demons.
But seeing the strength Abbott showed before, plus his terrifying black dragon pet.
If you refuse you will be killed, but if you don't ....
Looking back at his people.
Although he himself has long been gray-haired and his strength is not as good as it was back then.
But at this point he was the guardian of the entire village, and with a nod of his head...
They can then live!
Even as slaves at least they lived.
"Have you made your decision?"
Abbott stood in front of Will holding his magic sword and spoke coldly.
Actually, Abbott didn't have a sudden burst of kindness, but he did after seeing that the realm was basically hopeless at breaking free.
He decided to develop some henchmen and turn this group of orcs with good potential into his helpers.
After all, if he wanted to make a name for himself in the Abyss, he couldn't do it on his own.
...
"Yes, my lord, I've made up my mind, we're willing to be your slaves, and I hope you'll let us live!"
Will lowered his broken sword.
Heads hit the ground, not daring to look at Abbott.
It was a gesture of complete subjugation by the orc, proof enough of Will's sincerity!
But Abbott was puzzled by what he heard.
"Slaves? I didn't say to make them my slaves, slaves are useless, I want soldiers who have the will to fight and can grow."
Just as Abbott was thinking in his head.
"Hahaha Abbott boy, you're killing me with laughter, your line about serving me naturally makes them think you're here to capture them as slaves, this group of orcs aren't of the Abyssal race now, so naturally they'll just assume that their downfall will be nothing more than slavery."
Magic Sword's tirade ensues, nudging Abbott awake.
"So... I see!"
"Ahem, listen up, I'm not asking you to exist as my slaves from now on, but rather I want you to drink the blood of the demons and become my dependents, and from now on, conquer the world with me as your honor."
Hearing these words, the orc sword saint's tears almost fell.
I can't believe this is happening, he had expected Abbott to drain them all to the last drop of their blood as if they were slaves.
But now Abbott has not only stated that he will take them under his wing, but that he will make them his dependents.
A high-ranking demon's familiars!
Becoming a high-ranking demon's dependent not only allowed one to transform into a half-demon and possess some of the abilities of a demon, but it also allowed one to adapt to the environment of the abyss.
It wasn't as if no one hadn't thought of this solution since this realm was attacked and captured by the Abyss.
While the orcs would lose their freedom by doing so, at least a large number of them would survive.
But...
The gods don't allow it!
They are parasites of this realm, and they depend on it to survive.
If this realm becomes completely part of the Endless Abyss, or if all the orcs who believe in the gods are transformed into half-demon half-orcs.
Then they will surely fall!
Therefore, they are the most "loyal" of the rebels, who will mobilize their followers to fight to the death, and will die to escape the Abyss for the sake of the realm!
But Will and others are outcasts in this world.
Many of them were not followers of the orc gods, or henchmen of the major powers, but merely a village that had long since fallen into disrepair.
That's why they don't care at all about the whole abandoning the gods thing.
Spirits? Bullshit!
"So... Can we ask your name? ..."
With his mind made up, Will cautiously questioned Abbott.
After all, a demon's name often represented the demon's style of doing things.
For example, the King of Lies and Deceit of the fourth level, Daxos, acted in a style that was far beyond the treachery and cunning of a demon, and if it was a deal that he had proposed, then Will and the others would surely have rejected it.
But Abbott had only just advanced to high level demon at this point, and hadn't had the time to have any of these things yet.
And Abbott also still wants to develop a low profile, not wanting to gain too much attention from intricate forces.
So... After a few moments of thought, Abbott gave the name he used most often in the Endless Deep.
"Nameless, from now on, I am your lord!"
When Will heard this, he thought that Abbott must be a big shot in the Endless Abyss, even naming himself so lowly.
If someone had told him that Abbott was a high level demon who had just advanced he would have cursed the other guy.
"What? A newly advanced high-ranked demon? Have you ever seen a newly advanced high-ranked demon possess such a demonic pet? (Onyxia), can possess such a god-ranked weapon (Demonic Sword Evil Eye), and even that means of attack, it's a no-holds-barred, one-strike kill! (Godslayer Swordsmanship)"
Right now, seeing that Abbott has recognized that they can be his dependents.
Will no longer had that sad look on his face, but a smile that creased his face.
He said as he pulled over a woman holding a toddler.
"My lord, this is our newborn little one, and he will certainly be a qualified warrior in the future."
Then another orc was pulled over who was covered in black.
"This is the best blacksmith in my village, creating weapons and defenses that are absolutely fine."
Then he pulled the rabbit-eared girl who had healed him earlier.
"This is the most watery girl we have here, she can ...."
Hearing Will's beastly speech, the poor rabbit-eared girl blanched in terror.
This old guy sells out fast ....
Abbott was a bit speechless as he looked at the old orc with his changed temperament.
"Well, prepare yourselves for the transformation, after all, if the realm falls completely, you who aren't demons won't survive at all."
Converting into a half-demon can actually be done by lower-ranked demons.
If a low-ranked demon did this, it would only be a fraud to make the other party contaminated by itself, and it wouldn't be able to raise its power in any way at all.
And will also go crazy from time to time.
Whereas a high level demon for other races to be transformed, it is the actual evolution of the other person from head to toe, towards being a demon.
And high level demons can have absolute control over those races they transform, similar to the effect of bloodline suppression.
Even those half-demons with strength could even eventually grow into a real demon!
That said, Abbott is still converting other races for once.
But the good thing is that Endless Abyss will make this knowledge automatic and instinctive for Abbott after he advances.
Abbott cut his finger with his magic sword.
Orcish swordsman Will was the first to undergo Abbott's transformation, drinking Abbott's blood.
Under Abbott's control, starting with that one drop of blood, Will's entire body rapidly changed from green to white.
The whole person's aura was changing rapidly as well, and the eyes from before changed to the standard red color of demons.
"Ahhhhhh!"
Will cried out in pain, this change from the inside looking like it wasn't going to be pleasant.
Finally, the transformation was complete.
A Sword Saint level half-demon appeared in front of Abbott, bending down and kneeling.
"Follow your orders, Lord Nameless!"