A land of orcs with more men and fewer women

Lilith couldn't help but sweat on her forehead and back.

Even though Lilith still didn't know the Lord Mayor's intention until now, she could tell from his attitude that this matter would be difficult to resolve peacefully.

Unless she fully agrees to the city lord's request...

As things have developed to this point, her consent no longer represents just herself.

"Agreeing" not only includes her personal destiny, but also the future of her mother, father and brothers.

I remember that before leaving in the afternoon, my third brother Pappas and my fourth brother Antonio were still discussing the affairs of Cavendish City with her enthusiastically...

Lilith looked down and saw the Moon Master badge she had pinned on her Hiton. This was the copper coin that her eldest brother Tepper, second brother Vasilio, and two younger brothers, third brother Papas, and fourth brother Antonio gave her after she awakened to the first level of Moon Master... The scene at that time was as clear as if it happened last night, and the smiles of the brothers appeared in front of her one by one.

Lilith bit her lower lip hard with her teeth. The price of her "consent" was too heavy.

If it were just Lilith herself, she might hesitate and struggle before finally agreeing.

But the fact is that it's not just herself. She can't selfishly let her family who loves her pay for her "consent".

Especially since the price of "consent" is so high that it will cost them their future or even their entire life.

Lilith couldn't do it...

She had no way of letting her family's love become a rope that bound them.

Lilith's breathing was heavy...

She also wondered if she was overthinking. In fact, the city lord was not difficult to talk to. As long as she...

Ah!

How could it not be difficult to speak?!

The city lord has been ignoring her refusal.

Putting aside all fantasies, Lilith remained very pessimistic about the city lord's intentions.

The previous conversation with the city lord once again echoed in Lilith's mind.

Lilith carefully considered every word, trying to find a breakthrough.

Ahhhhh!

Thinking back on it, the conversation between the City Lord and her was so patient that it was terrifying!

Even small matters like the family genealogy of Lila City were personally explained to her in detail by the Lord Mayor.

And a comparison with Cavendish City was also thoughtfully included.

Oh my god! Help!

Lilith was frantic.

What exactly does the city lord want her to do?

The villain in Lilith's heart kept shaking, and even her mental strength was revealed.

As the flame master, the city lord Ottla noticed it at the first moment and raised his eyebrows in surprise. Then his expression became more lenient.

Just when Lilith began to feel lucky that their family's plan to move to Cavendish City might be their last resort...

The patience of the city lord Ultra, who was admired by Lilith, seemed to have reached its limit.

The corridor, which had been silent for a long time, was suddenly filled with the voice of City Lord Ottla, without any ups and downs: "Why? You don't want to?"

Lilith, who was brainstorming, nodded subconsciously, then quickly shook her head: "It is my honor to be appreciated by the Lord City Lord."

"That means I agree." City Lord Ottla looked at the sky and realized it was almost time for him to join the banquet.

Lilith was silent for a while. Now that things had come to this, she could only prepare to offend the city lord.

It is impossible to get away unscathed.

Lilith took a deep breath.

City Lord Ottla's eyes frequently lingered on the stairs, and then he glanced at Lilith who was lowering her head, wondering what she was thinking.

The atmosphere in the air began to become anxious.

City Lord Ottla was getting impatient because of Lilith's procrastination and the approaching time of the banquet.

Lilith's anxiety lies in how to reject the city lord gracefully.

Two distinct levels of anxiety, with opposite purposes, filled the city lord Ultra and Lilith.

Unconsciously, Lilith was disturbed by anxiety.

But now she has to respond in time.

Lilith sighed.

Although she felt that it was impossible to escape unscathed, she still planned to make a final effort to find out why the city lord wanted to take her in as his daughter. Perhaps there was something that could be discussed?

Lilith also saw that the city lord didn't want to waste time with her any more. Taking advantage of his impatience, she quietly asked a very inappropriate and somewhat offensive question: "I heard that the city lord had a daughter a few days ago."

Since he revealed news that has not been announced by the City Lord's Mansion, it can be regarded as a provocation to the authority of the City Lord and the City Lord's Mansion.

Although there were only two orcs present in the entire corridor, the city lord and Lilith, Lilith's hands were still clenched into fists nervously.

As the city lord narrowed his eyes and waited for her to continue, Lilith's throat tightened and she continued in a dry voice: "If I become the city lord's daughter, then the city lord's biological daughter..."

There was a hint of coldness in the narrowed eyes of City Lord Ottla.

City Lord Ottla re-examined the little female beastman in front of him who was not even as tall as his waist. He began to doubt his own plan. Would it be too unsafe to choose such a cruel and greedy little female beastman as the center?

Now that she hasn't been transferred to the main branch and has not become his daughter, he is already trying to use this as a condition to threaten and get rid of his real daughter?

If she dares to think like this now, will she really cooperate with her plans in the future?

City Lord Ultra looked at Lilith coldly.

The coldness, as if locked by a ferocious beast, made Lilith's hair stand on end. Those dark orange eyes were terribly eye-catching in the dim corridor at dusk.

Lilith took two steps back uncontrollably.

Reason suppressed the urge to run out of the corridor, she swallowed her saliva and opened her dry lips: "By then, my existence will be a threat to the city lord's daughter."

City Lord Ottla continued to examine Lilith, wanting to see if this little female orc was retreating to advance or was she really retreating?

Ultra, who had gone through a struggle to take the position of acting city lord, subconsciously believed that Lilith was retreating in order to advance.

The impatience just now was like an illusion that disappeared. City Lord Ottla was a little amused, but also had the disapproval of a veteran.

There was even a hint of smile in his eyes when he looked at Lilith.

However, this smile was more like watching a circus than looking at a junior.

City Lord Ottla waited patiently for Lilith's next conditions.

He also planned to use his identity as the city lord and flame master to tell this little female orc the truth about knowing when to stop.

Unexpectedly, Lilith shut up after saying that. This made City Lord Ultra think of her a little more highly, at least she wasn't that stupid, and he knew that he was being too hasty to make the offer, which was a loss of value.

The city lord Ultra suddenly became interested and was no longer in a hurry to go to the family banquet. He just wanted to tease the ignorant little female orc in front of him, and it would be best if he could make her... feel pain.

The corner of City Lord Ottla's mouth curled up: "Threat? No threat? I have the final say. If I say you are a threat, then you are. If I say you are not, then you are not."

Lilith was stunned, and then felt depressed, what evil power is.

She bit her lower lip and smiled: "Wouldn't that be too much trouble for the City Lord? It would be better if it didn't happen from the beginning, so you wouldn't have to worry about it."

The city lord Ultra's eyes were filled with more interest in this little female orc: "To me, it's just a matter of words."

"Haha." Lilith laughed dryly. For you, it only took one sentence. But for me, it was just a palm pressing directly to the ground, and I couldn't turn over.

I wonder if it’s because of my anxiety? Or some other emotion?

In short, after secretly cursing the evil power, Lilith gave up trying again.

Finally, she said directly: "Lord City Lord, I am of low status and not even a branch of the family. I was able to come to the family banquet because of Grandma Kurta's care. I am really not worthy of being the daughter of the Lord City Lord."

City Lord Otla narrowed his eyes and ran out of patience. He felt that this little female orc was greedy and ungrateful.

"Do you know what you are talking about?" City Lord Ottra was not angry. Instead, he smiled with a bit of contempt in his smile.

Lilith nodded blankly. She knew.

"Do you know what you have rejected?" asked City Lord Ottla.

Lilith hesitated for a moment because of the attitude of City Lord Otla.

In this short moment, City Lord Ultra continued to ask: "Do you know how many orcs dream of this opportunity?"

Lilith thought about it for a moment and realized that this was indeed an opportunity that many orcs had dreamed of. So she continued to nod.

City Lord Ultra now couldn't tell whether Lilith was really stupid or just pretending to be stupid.

"You are refusing the position of Lord of Lila City." Lord Ottla looked at Lilith with a strange look.

what?

Lilith was shocked.

Lilith once again thought about whether she had skipped a step.

Lilith's surprised look amused the city lord Ultra. Her performance was in line with Ultra's expectations. Just as he thought, no orc could refuse the position of city lord.

Lilith couldn't believe it and looked at the city lord with an absurd expression on her face.

Lilith: It's over... The city lord has really gone crazy.

The city lord was somewhat disappointed with Lilith. He thought she was a little stupid. She had not been able to hear his words and was hesitant and not decisive enough when speaking.

The city lord secretly shook his head, but at this point in time he couldn't find anyone more suitable than Lilith.

Thinking about his own plans, he knew that Lilith had to cooperate willingly.

I had to be more patient with Lilith.

While waiting for Lilith to nod in agreement impatiently, City Lord Ultra had already begun to think about which guide to choose for Lilith.

Lilith did not nod impatiently, but to the surprise of City Lord Ultra, she was still struggling with what she had just said.

Lilith said in a dry voice: "... Lord City Lord, I am not even a side branch, and you have your own daughters and even many sons..."

City Lord Ottla didn't know why Lilith was still entangled in this. He said impatiently: "That child will not be an obstacle to you."

Lilith:?

Lilith really wanted to run away and didn't want to get involved in this ambition that sounded like a fantasy.

"No... No. I'm not worried that your daughter will become an obstacle to me." I'm worried that I will become an obstacle to your daughter! Lilith roared in her heart and stumbled in her explanation.

"Don't worry." City Lord Ottla wanted to end this conversation as soon as possible, but was annoyed by Lilith's procrastination.

How can I not be worried? The more I listen, the more worried I get, right?

Lilith tried to remind the city lord Otla: "Lord, since you already have a daughter, that man is your legitimate successor, the future lord of Lila City."

For some reason, City Lord Ottla suddenly fell silent.

Time suddenly slowed down.

"It has nothing to do with you, don't worry about it." said the city lord Otla.

How could this not concern her? It was a matter of life and death. It concerned the supreme power of the lord of a city. She had never heard of a loser who had a good ending.

Lilith took a deep breath. She hated the city lord who held power and acted arbitrarily.

A minute later, Lilith adjusted her breathing and laughed dryly, "I am not an orc from the Gusili family. My last name is Cavendish. Although you admire me very much, it is not appropriate for me to be the city lord."

Lilith couldn't understand the city lord's real intention, but compared to the initial intention to adopt her as a daughter, the news of making her the city lord now was obviously more explosive.

Give her the position of the lord of the city?

Not to mention how much she would have to pay? Just to say that the old mayor of Lila City was still alive, how could a stranger like her take over as mayor?

I'm afraid that I may have the life to think but not the life to live.

Lilith, who just wanted to live a good life with her family, refused from the bottom of her heart.

As if the city lord Ottla could not see Lilith's refusal, he said directly: "It doesn't matter whether your last name is Cavendish or Kurta. After the bloodline ceremony, you will naturally become an orc of my Gusili tribe."

Lilith struggled desperately: "I don't know why you chose me to be your successor? I may not be able to meet your expectations."

City Lord Ottla smiled and said, "You don't need to fulfill any expectations. All you need is for you and my twenty-fifth son, Seth, to make a vow to each other."

"Make a vow to each other?" Lilith hesitated.

"We pledged to each other lifelong loyalty to him." City Lord Ottla said calmly.

"Loyal to him?" Lilith didn't understand the meaning of the word "loyalty".

"Yes, a pledge of loyalty in exchange for the position of lord of a city, you won't lose out." City Lord Ottla said in a tone that Lilith was getting a great bargain.

"Heh." Lilith really laughed this time, "What do you mean by loyalty, Lord City Lord?"

"All of it." City Lord Ottla's voice was cold, "I want your complete loyalty."

"Complete loyalty?" Lilith asked back.

"Everything. From your mind to your body, every choice you make in the future must be loyal to him." City Lord Ottla said without question.

The words were very clear. Lilith frowned. The Lord City Lord had said these words to her at this time, and he had never thought that she would refuse.

She had never imagined that the city lord had gone through so much preparation just to exchange his position for her loyalty.

For this, the city lord was willing to give up his daughter and his reputation...the sacrifice was huge.

Her loyalty is worth a city?

Ah.

Lilith had a complicated expression and her feelings were hard to describe.

On the one hand, Lilith was happy for Seth, happy that the city lord loved and valued Seth.

On the other hand, Lilith was anxious about it.

Lilith didn't hate Seth. To her, Seth was the second most important person after her family.

But Lilith had to completely give up her own will, and focus on Seth, and take Seth as the only goal of her life...

Lilith...

She can't do it!