Chapter 645: The Plight of the Giants
After hearing Hagrid's explanation, Kyle rubbed his forehead, feeling the weight of the situation.
There were seventy or eighty Giants in total, yet he had only managed to sway six or seven to their cause—a mere fraction, just one-tenth of the whole. Even if this small group joined, the effort wouldn't have been entirely in vain. But even that tenuous hope hinged on uncertainty.
As Hagrid had pointed out, these Giants would only consider switching sides if they were unwilling to submit to Golgomath's brutal rule. But if Golgomath truly was as bloodthirsty and ruthless as described, how could he possibly tolerate dissent? Let alone the possibility of these defectors aligning themselves with enemies?
And even if they somehow managed to escape his grip, they would only potentially join their side. The likelihood of both conditions being met seemed increasingly slim.
To put it bluntly, Kyle thought, Hagrid's mission had been futile.
Kyle tapped a finger thoughtfully against the wooden table and asked, "What kind of strength are we talking about when it comes to the Giants?"
"Very powerful," Hagrid replied, his voice grave. "Giants, like Dragons, can resist most magic. They're unbelievably strong, with stamina to match. A wizard who encounters a Giant... well, they've no chance. You can't fight them, you can't even run fast enough to get away. Why d'you ask?"
"Just curious," Kyle replied evenly. "Since they're likely to become our enemies, it's good to understand what we're up against."
There was a moment of silence. Then Kyle broke it with another question. "Hagrid, are there any other groups of Giants elsewhere?"
"No," Hagrid said with a heavy shake of his head, his tone tinged with sadness. "That's all of 'em."
He sighed before continuing, "There used to be over a hundred tribes spread across the world, but now... now there's just this one. Most of the others were killed off—some by wizards, but most of 'em by their own kind. Giants aren't meant to live close together, y'see. But when wizards started huntin' them, they had no choice but to stick together to survive."