Chapter 896 - 895: Derek
Even the Aquatic Orcs across from her toned down their arrogance upon hearing her identity.
A rather tall and handsome Orc stepped forward, performing a salute of respect, "Shaman, my name is Derek, and I’m the captain of this squad."
Derek was very aware that the Shaman of the Land Orc Clan was as untouchable as the priests of their Aquatic Clan, a creature one simply could not afford to offend.
Ji Nuan gave a slight nod of her chin, then frowned as she looked towards this Aquatic Orc named Derek, "We’re resting here. Why do you claim the game we hunted is yours?"
Derek’s eyes twinkled with amusement, "Shaman, my words are not without reason. As you know, the Land Orcs of this tribe moved away before the cold season, and this territory is now under the domain of the Sea Serpent Clan. All Orcs of Nia Forest are aware of this."
Ji Nuan looked at Derek with skepticism, "You are from the Aquatic Clan, and now you’re telling me this part of Nia Forest belongs to you. Do you think I’m easy to deceive?"
Perhaps having anticipated that Ji Nuan wouldn’t take their word for it, Derek turned and gestured to the group behind him.
Following the direction of his gesture, Ji Nuan saw a large, rugged Orc emerge from behind the Aquatic Orcs.
He approached Ji Nuan swiftly, offering a chest-thumping salute with great respect, "Greetings, Shaman. I am an Orc from the Mu Tribe of Nia Forest."
At this moment, Ji Nuan realized that what Derek had said was close to the truth, but she still feigned disbelief as she asked the Mu Tribe Orc, "Is what Derek just said true?"
The expression on the Orc’s face stiffened briefly, then he nodded, "Yes, Shaman, what Derek said is true. This territory now belongs to the Sea Serpent Clan, and all the tribes of Nia Forest have agreed to it."
Ji Nuan nodded, a smile spreading across her face, "That is indeed good news."
Perhaps it was her sudden change of demeanor, but Derek and the Mu Tribe Orc both looked at her, slightly stunned.
However, the Orcs from the Watson Tribe who understood her well knew that their Shaman was up to something mischievous again.
Ji Nuan sighed as if in regret, "Actually, we Land Orcs have always hoped to communicate with the Aquatic Orcs.
But your territory is too far, and you hardly ever come out of the sea, so there hasn’t been much opportunity.
Now that you are starting to interact with the Land Orcs, it’s truly a wonderful thing."
Derek’s face suddenly became tense, a dangerous glint flashing through his eyes.
He laughed dryly, "It’s just that we of the Aquatic Clan had no choice. The food in the sea is getting scarcer by the day; we too had to try our luck in the forest."
Hearing this, Ji Nuan smiled and looked at Derek with curiosity, "Is the Sea Serpent Clan far from the shore? I was thinking of taking a walk there to see if I could find some good herbs or fruit."
Derek’s expression finally shifted, his gaze at Ji Nuan now laced with danger, "Shaman, it would be better if you don’t go to the shore for now. It’s not very safe with the Aquatic Clan there."
How could Ji Nuan not notice the change in his expression? She chuckled coldly inside. There was definitely a problem with this Derek.