In the great desert in front of Shalte City, the army of the beast tribe pressed forward like a wave, rushing towards the border of the city wall.

In that instant, a small team from the empire camp disappeared quietly from the middle.

Thanks to my previous encounter with the principal, I had the opportunity to use his ability to teleport in the darkness by using "ompetence".

"Have we arrived... huh, where is this? Paroni, what did you do... ah?"

"Ugh, cough... hoo~!"

Just as Lan was about to scold me, she saw that my forehead was covered in sweat, and she almost stopped breathing!

Things didn't go as smoothly as we initially predicted. Before we even encountered any spatial fluctuations of supernatural energy, my sister reminded me that I could no longer continue using teleportation!

So, reluctantly, I had to stop near a cave with few orc guards.

"Heh, so this is the difference?"

I couldn't help but smirk at this result.

"I, Yukari, Lan, there are only seven of us, but the principal can teleport an entire city. If we're talking about differences, this is just too terrifying!"

Compared to the principal, I only used "ompetence" a little, but I never expected it would directly drain almost all of my stamina!

"Sigh, Paroni can't even match the stamina of a normal person right now. If we encounter a beast tribe leader level..."

Yukari was worried about my physical condition. If Lan and the others rashly chose to move forward, I would be stuck here waiting for death.

Even if I managed to keep up, at most, I could handle an elite-level orc easily.

"Instead of that, why don't we discuss how to reach the center of the fluctuations and take some time to talk about how to avoid the beast tribe..."

"It's impossible!"

Hordus interrupted Yukari before she finished speaking.

"The sense of smell of orcs is beyond your imagination. As long as you're within a kilometer, the beast tribe will be able to smell the stench on you humans!"

"Huh, how do you know?"

"Me?"

His words had some subtle implications. We had been together for so long, yet he still had a worried expression. Now, all of a sudden, he was swearing like he wasn't even human!

So, I walked up to him and curiously asked.

Because, I couldn't help but feel that these words were mocking humans. Could it be?

"Well, it's quite obvious. Because I am a member of the beast tribe."

A member of the beast tribe?!

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Apart from me and Teacher Fuyu, the other four people quickly raised their long guns and crossbows, aiming at his head, ready to kill him at any time.

"Put away your magic equipment. They are part of the vampire race who voluntarily joined the human camp."

Teacher Fuyu quickly stood up and explained for everyone.

"Unlike other beast tribes who have recently signed peaceful treaties with humans, the vampires have had a long-lasting peaceful relationship with humans since ancient times, just like dark elves."

"I see."

Yukari, who had initially taken out her magic equipment, and Lan too, hurriedly put their magic equipment back into their bodies.

As they put them away, Yukari suddenly remembered.

Back when we lived in Edge City, Uncle Bear and the others were very friendly to us. We even built our cabins together!

Speaking of which, Teacher Fuyu started to sell her presence.

"Cough cough, there is a reason why the Commander sent me!"

As she spoke, she rummaged through all the pockets on her body, muttering to herself.

"Where did it go?"

She searched up and down, but still found nothing.

As we watched her continue to search, the captain quickly became impatient, showing signs of wanting to take a nap.

I wasn't feeling well either...

We watched as Teacher Fuyu took off her shirt and then her skirt, finally exposing her fair thighs to everyone without any reservation!

Seeing this scene, both Hordos and I turned our heads aside, afraid of being looked down upon by Yukari and Ran-nee.

After all, what the teacher was doing was too much. She even prepared to take off her undershirt!

"Have some shame and stop!" Yukari rushed forward to stop her crazy actions and then suggested.

"Think carefully, did you leave it somewhere? Or maybe...?"

"Or maybe?"

Both of them turned their attention to the hat at the same time.

"Oh, I remember!"

Excitedly, Teacher Fuyu almost jumped up from the grass, but luckily, she was held down by Ran-nee and Yukari!

She patted her military cap and calmly put on her clothes.

"Here! One for each person. It can temporarily block the sharp senses of the beastmen!"

Teacher Fuyu casually took out several white pills from under her black military cap and distributed them to all of us.

To be safe, she reminded us, "Remember, the effect of each pill lasts about half an hour. As long as you stay within the beastmen's line of sight during this time, you won't be discovered..."

"Ah, is it really that amazing? Why have I never heard of it?" A gust of wind blew pass, and Ran-nee swiftly stole a pill from top to bottom, with her movements so fast that no one could notice.

"I am the pampered young lady after all. These pills were just developed recently, and I am, after all, a biologist from Imperial City. It's not difficult for me to get a head start!" she said with satisfaction.

"Um... don't you know that using Imperial technology indiscriminately is a crime punishable by death?!" I asked.

"I know, so what?" By contrast, Teacher Fuyu put her hands in her pockets and seemed to despise the empire mentioned by Ran-nee, or maybe she was only interested in her own research?

Teacher Fuyu showed contempt in her expression when Imperial City was mentioned, which made Ran-nee anxious!

She angrily drew her sword and pointed it at the teacher's neck, but Hordos flicked his finger and sent her flying with a burst of energy.

Under the impact of his Qi Wave, Ran-nee immediately sat down on the ground.

I quickly went over to help her up, feeling somewhat puzzled. She was just fine a moment ago, why did she suddenly resort to violence?

Moreover, Ran-nee's appearance seemed so different from usual.

Although I didn't know what others thought, as far as my view on the empire was concerned, it was unnecessary.

As I pinned Ran-nee against the wall and covered her mouth, she continued to curse at the teacher while struggling in my arms.

"You cannot insult the glory of the empire, otherwise I will give you the death penalty!"

"Lan Sister, please don't be like this!"

In front of my persuasion, Lan Sister finally calmed down and apologized to the teacher.

After all, she was too impulsive just now, just because of her own...

"Sorry, my dad is not a bad person. I must defend his dignity no matter when!"

"But you can't point a sword at your comrade!"

At this time, Hordos stepped forward and protected Teacher Fuyu behind him.

It seems that I'm the only one standing on Lan Sister's side?

"Tsk, bunch of kids, so stupid!"

As she spoke, she reached out to Lan Sister and whispered to her.

"Don't tell your dad, okay?"

"..."

"Well, have you agreed? Thank you for your generosity."

From start to finish, it seems like Teacher Fuyu was the only one acting, and then she hushed and signaled that there was an enemy!

Everyone immediately came out of the conflict and immediately took the pills.

There are grass huts and caves everywhere, like the nests of the cave dwellers in extreme poverty.

However, the residents living here are not humans, or rather, they are orc!

Some of them have faces familiar to familiar creatures, but their bodies are similar to humans, charging in an orderly manner and shouting.

"Don't be slow, quickly show those humans who the lowly livestock are!"

A lizardman, who seems to have a larger body than other orcs, urged all the orcs to rush to the front line. It seems that he is the little leader here.

"Ao Ao Ao...!!"

Encouraged by the leader, many orcs let out excited roars.

And we, hiding in the bushes on the side, finally knew why the Imperial Army was defeated so quickly. The morale of the orcs was even higher than ours humans.

But, well, we were really lucky.

General Juxi sent Teacher Fuyu to accompany our small team to infiltrate the heart of the orcs, while he led other soldiers to fight alone against the main orc forces. He must be in a bitter battle now, right?

"Ah, Juxi is really something, sending me to take care of a bunch of kids..."

"Are you talking about Teacher Fuyu?"

Fuyu's sigh was interrupted by the always quiet Hordos, and his gloomy expression clearly showed that he opposed her statement.

"I advise you to speak more respectfully, who are the children here?"

"Hehe, in my eyes, all of you are children, including 19-year-old Hordos!"

"Well, dare to say that again!"

Hordos refused to back down, and the teacher seemed to deliberately provoke him. The two of them were about to quarrel.

"Hey, can't you see where we are? Don't act like children!"

Yukari's scolding finally made them quiet down.

Looking at it, they really are just children!

At that moment, I involuntarily decided that Yukari was our leader!

As for why...

Looking at Lan Sister, who was almost sleeping with her head leaning against a rock, drool hanging from her face in a mess.

The image of the beautiful sister in my mind instantly shattered!

"Hu~hu~hu... Huh?"

I flicked her forehead in anger and woke her up.

"Wake up and leave before those orcs bring the wounded back!"

"Uh... oh."

How can you look so indifferent? This is the orcs' stronghold. If we accidentally expose our target, we'll be trapped here!

Once we wake up Lanjie, we'll immediately start crossing this treacherous territory.

What's horrifying is that there are animal skeletons everywhere on the road, some still with bloodstains, looking incredibly scary!

"Ah—!"

Lanjie sighed and put away her short sword. with a dispirited expression, she reached out to touch those exposed white bones.

"Is it also the law of the jungle in the orc clan, just like in the Empire?"

Gazing at the pile of bones on the ground, not only horses but also deer, everyone present fell silent. Lanjie's eyes also became more desolate.

At this moment, she thought in her heart that in the end, this war was still ruled by desire and fate collaborating for evil!

Perhaps not wanting us to see her helplessness, Lanjie knelt on the ground with her back facing us, not saying a word.

Just now, the intense debate between me and Holdus about who was the child seemed to have settled down. After all, it was not appropriate to act recklessly in this situation.

However, in this desperate situation, Teacher Fuyu had to step forward and persuade Lan.

"Princess...!"

"..."