Chapter 478
【 UNDERCURRENTS 】
“The Sauron Trading Company is the largest smuggling syndicate in Seigües, which is responsible for at least seventy percent of the black market slave trade. For them, trafficking us elves has always been a major source of income,” Selena said, her tone heavy with seriousness.
“From what I’ve gathered, ever since the news spread around that the Matria—uh, I mean the Goddess—had began protecting the elves, the Sauron Company has become increasingly vigilant. After all, there’s a vast difference between a race that’s under a divine protection and one that isn’t.”
“They are a group of scoundrels who will stoop to any depth, disregarding all principles, solely for the sake of profit. The ironic part is that, despite being human, they show no reverence for the god of trade and justice which belongs to the human pantheon. All they care about is conducting their shady business in secrecy.”
“So… I have every reason to suspect that the Orcs have secretly struck some kind of deal with them. Chances are, It’s highly likely that the Orcs are planning another invasion of our Elven Forest.”
Selena’s expression grew even more solemn after stating this report.
“But Selena,” the Saintess Alice interjected, her tone tinged with doubt, “we’ve already defeated the Orcs once. Thirty thousand Orcs fell at the hands of the Chosen Ones. Even their King, Imsh Lionheart, and their chief high shaman perished in that battle, and their royal artifact, the Lionheart Sword, became a trophy of the Chosen Ones…”
“Under such circumstances, will the Orcs really still have the strength to muster up yet another invading army? Certainly, we were much weaker back then. But now, both the Chosen Ones and we ourselves are far stronger than we were at that time.”
Alice furrowed her brows slightly, her words filled with skepticism.