adventurers in the sewers

The orc market had just opened, and many curious visitors came to see it.

Louis and his entourage weaved through the crowds and finally managed to squeeze into a stall.

"Animal hides, the finest animal hides."

The stall was run by an elderly orc with a cunning look in his eyes.

He had only one eye, and a deep scar on the eyelid of the other eye; the wrinkles on his beast-like face resembled rings of a tree.

Louis looked around the stall and saw dozens of pelts of ordinary animals and monsters. The pelts were intact and of quite good quality.

In addition, there were a bunch of handicrafts made of animal bones, which were not very exquisite and were considered a specialty of the orc tribe.

He intended to ask about the price of animal hides, but before he could even speak, a bunch of people started asking about prices.

Some people even made ample preparations, bringing out hard currency such as iron pots, grain, and firewood. In the blink of an eye, the animal hides were all snapped up.

Upon witnessing this scene, Daina sighed and said:

"It seems there are many people who want to profit from this price difference; we simply aren't competitive."

Louis wasn't too disappointed and said:

"If we can't make money, we can't make money. We're not short of money. Why don't we take a look at these handicrafts? They look pretty good to me."

Daina gave a soft snort and said:

"My father told me that these so-called orc tribal-style ornaments are actually just for fooling humans; they don't even use them anymore."

"These bracelets and necklaces have very low manufacturing costs, yet they're sold at exorbitant prices; they're definitely not worth buying."

Louis: "Is...is that so..."

It seems that the beastmen are not as simple and honest as the rumors suggest.

"Let's check out the next stall. It's said that there are magic crystal veins in the Monster Wasteland. The Frostclaw tribe, who live in the wasteland year-round, might be able to find some good quality magic crystals."

Nora said.

"Didn't you see the way the stall owner was looking at us?"

Louis quickly pulled his companions away.

However, after looking at each stall one by one, the gains were quite limited, and finding a bargain was not so easy.

"Louis, look how long the line is!"

Suddenly, Dina noticed a tent with an unusually long queue.

That tent was significantly larger than the surrounding tents, and there was already a long queue at the tent entrance.

"Let's go take a look quickly."

Daina tugged at Louis's sleeve, eager to join in the fun.

Louis looked troubled.

He noticed that the entire queue was made up of men, while the few women on the field were female beastmen. They were all beautiful, and their animal skin clothing was minimal, revealing their alluring and athletic bodies.

These female orcs would occasionally tug and pull at the men in line, creating a strange atmosphere.

Louis coughed lightly and said:

"It's best if we don't go to that place, otherwise something bad might happen."

Dai Na paused, then asked in confusion:

"What bad thing has happened? Do these orcs dare to commit violence in Blackrock City?"

"Haha... What an innocent former heiress of a business guild."

Nora let out a chuckle and shook her head, saying:

"I read in a book that if orcs continue to intermarry, their offspring will only become more and more beastly, eventually turning into completely mindless wild beasts."

"Therefore, whenever the opportunity arises, orc tribes will replenish their bloodline with human males or females to maintain their sanity."

"This task is usually carried out by unmarried male orcs or female orcs whose husbands have died."

"Even earlier, when the human kingdoms were in decline, a large part of the reason why orc tribes invaded the borders was to abduct men and women."

Nora didn't mention the purpose of the tent in front of her during her explanation, but Dana wasn't stupid and quickly deduced the answer, her face turning red instantly.

She glanced disapprovingly at the men in line and spat.

Louis couldn't help but sigh softly, rubbing his forehead.

What is this? A catgirl brothel in another world?

The orcs' special customs have a bit of a past life-long feel to them, like those in adult films.

In any case, based on his moral values, he could understand why the Frostclaw tribe would do such a thing, but he would never get involved.

He quickly left with his younger brother and the two girls.

After browsing through the orc market, I didn't find much of a bargain.

As Nora walked out of the market, she said calmly:

"I never thought this trip would be fruitful, since the essence of the orc tribes is not found in the old, weak, women and children who have been eliminated, but in the warriors who have been incorporated into the Blackrock Legion."

"My master said that the orc race will always produce extremely powerful warriors, so powerful that they far surpass their kind, and when they grow up, they are enough to stand shoulder to shoulder with dragons."

"There was once a hero who recruited such an orc warrior, and that orc warrior eventually grew into a powerful teammate who surpassed the hero himself in melee combat."

Louis stroked his chin and murmured:

"A powerful individual? Or perhaps a hero unit within a race, similar to a warrior?"

Nora said, "That's one theory, but the advancement method for orc heroes isn't as obvious as that for warriors, so it's not easy to discover."

As she spoke, she nudged Louis's arm:

"Louis, have you considered following the example of your predecessors and recruiting an orc hero unit?"

"Among the more than 20,000 warriors of the Frostclaw tribe, there might be such a special individual."

Louis smiled and shook his head:

"If I had the chance, I would definitely like to recruit such a strong teammate, but let's not even talk about whether the Frostclaw tribe has such a person. Even if they do, they might not be interested in our team."

"Don't forget, the Third Hero Squad will arrive in Blackrock City in three days."

"If he had to choose a squad to join, that orc hero would know the answer even with his eyes closed."

Nora agreed, and changed the subject:

"The Hero Squad is almost here. Perfect, I want to see how the legendary Third Hero compares to our Sewer Hero."

Sewer brave? !

Louis's face darkened!

I only worked in the sewers for a short time, don't make me sound like a sewer worker.

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The addition of the Frostclaw tribe has brought a fresh and exciting element to Blackrock City.

In the past, this would have been enough to be the talk of the town for a year, but this time it was different. Just three days later, everyone's attention, and even the Frostclaw tribe's, was drawn to a new piece of news.

The hero will arrive at her loyal Blackrock City today.

Originally, this news was only known to the upper class, but as more and more cities embarked on the Hero's Path, the secret could no longer be kept, and the news became common knowledge.

To ensure the hero's safety, Sir Karenno, a Level 3, 4-star professional from the Warriors' Guild, will personally go to greet him, accompanied by a powerful member of the Druids' Guild.

Besides these two important figures, a few other professionals also have the opportunity to meet the heroes.

For reasons unknown, Sir Callenno extended an invitation to the sewer crew as well, allowing Louis and his party to go outside the city to see the hero up close.

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