Chapter 70
Orc Hero Story
Orc Mage was a title an orc could achieve by remaining a virgin for thirty years. Among the various orcs, they were the only ones capable of using magic. Although their magical abilities were somewhat less reliable compared to those of elves or demons, their benefits were significant and indispensable for the army. However, this directly contradicted the values of their society, which dictated that “one became a true orc only after defeating their enemies on the battlefield, capturing and impregnating women.” Sometimes, some orcs looked down upon them. Despite enjoying the benefits, foolish orcs often viewed the existence of virgins with disdain.
Of course, Bash did not despise them. He had received help from orc mages on multiple occasions during battles. However, he made distinctions. He saw himself as a warrior, and the mages were magic users.
If there were another profession among the orcs, it would be that of magic warriors. Magic warriors were scorned. A magic warrior was essentially a warrior who had been unable to defeat a woman in thirty years of battle. Nevertheless, they had not died in battle either. If they couldn’t die in battle and couldn’t conquer women, it was safe to say they had been avoiding combat for those thirty years. Running from the enemy and spending a dozen years trembling in a quiet place led them to become magic warriors. Such cowardice was unacceptable among the orcs. They were not true orcs.
Of course, Bash was not one of them. He prided himself on being the bravest. However, if such a symbol were to appear on his forehead, he would be perceived as one of them. The actual circumstances would not matter. For orcs, it was the most humiliating label to bear. That’s how orcs were.
Bash felt respect for Orc Mages as his kin or comrades, but he did not feel contempt.
“Who are you?” Bash inquired sternly.
“Eh? Mister, don’t you recognize him?”
“I would be lying if I said I did.”