Becoming a wet nurse is not the end of the story.

Since you're not going to do anything, I'll just buy some local specialties. That way I can get some gifts for Aria and the others. I reckon they'll arrive here in a few days.

"Sister... I... I..."

"Huh? Isn't this leather for sale?" Lin Xueyin looked at the hesitant little beast girl in front of her, who had already picked up the not-so-small piece of leather.

"This is leather made from the skin of a wind wolf from the grasslands, right? It's the leather of a level four magical beast, which can give the wearer a movement speed bonus when wearing leather armor made from this leather."

"Yes, yes, but I..."

This leather can be used to make one large lining and two smaller ones, which will be perfect for Aria, Kaliel, and Kassaar. It will address Aria's weakness as a knight in terms of movement speed, and also enhance the assassination abilities of the two sisters, Kaliel and Kassaar.

"Pastor Lin, I think this girl might not want to sell to you..."

"Huh? Why? Do we have to distinguish between races when we're doing business? Or does it mean that we humans can't buy things from the beastmen? The beastmen, who are supposed to be so dignified, are actually worried about us humans shopping here. Ha, you really are making the beastmen proud."

Hearing Lin Xueyin's words once again calmed the somewhat chaotic road conditions around them. However, as a transmigrator, Lin Xueyin recalled the words of another great writer: "Either erupt in silence or perish in silence."

It seems these beastmen won't be able to hold back for long; things will get interesting then.

The light from the setting sun gradually fell on the girl's lovely face, and her slight smile, tinged with a hint of mockery, only fueled the already enraged beastmen's fury.

"Roar... This is intolerable! This is absolutely intolerable..."

She innocently tapped her slightly pink face a few times with her finger, then ignored the imminent hostility around her and turned her attention to the little beast girl selling leather next to her.

"Sell it to me. Since you're selling yourself, don't worry about so much. Just give me the money, that's all. What else are you worried about? What can these people do to you?"

"Sister, please don't make things difficult for me anymore. I... I really can't..."

“I’m telling you, aren’t you just selling? I’ll buy, you’ll sell. It’s not like I’m not paying. Why are you so scared? Isn’t it better if it’s consensual?”

Seeing the orc girl on the verge of tears, Kaliel and Kashael couldn't bear it and gently tugged at Lin Xueyin's sleeve, hoping she would stop making things difficult for her.

"You guys are still so kind. Fine, I won't buy it. But, girl, I think it's much better for you to sell it to me than not to. Although I don't know where this leather came from, I don't think this leather will bring you any good memories."

It seemed like a threat, causing even the beastman maid who had been leading the way for her to show a hint of displeasure on her face, but being of low status, she dared not say anything more.

"Let's keep going in and see if there's anything better inside."

Her lovely cherry lips curled into a mocking smile. The show was about to continue, and if she left now, wouldn't that be a waste of the feasts that the Beast King had prepared for her?

Consider it an appetizer before the welcoming feast, Lin Xueyin continued walking forward with her two little girls.

"Forest......"

"Just call me Pastor Lin. What's up? Is there something you need?"

Lin Xueyin tilted her head, looking at the beast-race maid in front of her with some curiosity, as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.

"Pastor Lin, let's go back. It's really too dangerous outside. For your safety, it would be better if you went back."

"Haha, don't worry, this is orc territory. If an envoy like me is harmed here, it will be your orcs who lose face. I'm not afraid, so what are you afraid of?"

One sentence instantly chilled the atmosphere, and even the girl who had been hesitating earlier stood there somewhat at a loss.

"What's wrong? Did I say something wrong? I'm someone the demons have a reputation for. If I were to get injured here, I can only say that you beastmen are cowards who don't dare to move when the demons have ridden yourselves around. Isn't that even more interesting?"

Gritting their teeth, the surrounding orcs glared at the smug-looking girl, wishing they could beat her up right now. However, the problem she mentioned was indeed real. If she were to be injured here, it would truly be the orcs who would lose face.

"You've come to your senses? Then come with me and continue exploring. I think there should be a lot of good things inside, enough to buy gifts for your friends."

"Pastor Lin... Pastor Lin..."

"Let's go. What's there to be afraid of? At worst, we'll fight our way out. I don't believe that the beastmen would dare to cause us trouble like this."

Looking at this little girl spouting nonsense, she couldn't tell the two twins apart. However, this kind of little girl who talks big was still not very likable.

"Okay, let's continue shopping inside. If you're worried, you can go back first. We can go back on our own after we're done shopping."

Watching the girl walk inside without looking back, the beastman maid stomped her foot helplessly and could only follow her. This was completely different from the script the beast king had told her.

"Sister Xueyin, do you really think someone will definitely send that leather item over?"

"Of course, don't you think it's a problem to put a piece of leather from a level four magical beast on the outside?" A delicate, fair hand gently patted Kaliel's head, and seeing Kashael's unhappy expression, she patted her again with amusement.

"You're such a grown-up, are you still jealous of your sister?"

"Hmph, no way, no way. How could I possibly..."

"Excuse me, are you Pastor Lin?"

A somewhat timid voice interrupted Kashar's next words, and successfully brought a knowing smile to Lin Xueyin's lips, which were hidden by her long hair.

"That's me. May I ask what I can do for you?"

"Yes, it's like this... My sister didn't sell you this leather item just now, so I said a few words to her. That's why I was asking if you still want to buy it."

"Ah, leather, of course I want you to sell it to me, is that really alright?"

"No, no problem, don't worry, it'll definitely be fine."

Lin Xueyin gently shook her head, looking at the cute little boy in front of her, "Then I won't be polite."

She gently approached the young beastman and accepted the leather garment offered to her, but the smile on her face seemed somewhat strange.

"Pastor Lin, there's something else I'd like to ask for your help with. Could you... could you help me with that?"

"Oh? What kind of help? Just tell me what's wrong..."

She gently bent down and leaned closer to the somewhat shy little boy, as if to hear what he had to say.

Volume 7 The Collapsed Alliance: Chapter Twenty-Six The Mysterious Assassination

A cold glint flashed as a short, gleaming dagger stabbed fiercely towards the unprepared girl before him. The ferocious expression on the small orc child's face was clearly imprinted in the eyes of the surrounding orcs, eliciting a series of gasps of surprise.

Although they disliked the girl, they knew what purpose she had come for: not only the alliance between the two races, but also something more important—the body of the old beast king.

Rumor has it that the old beast king is suffering from a serious illness, which is why he sought help from this powerful human priest. This is also why, despite their outrage, they were able to be restrained and have their anger suppressed.

However, even in this situation, it could not stop everyone from harming her. Someone actually tried to assassinate her, and even took advantage of a naive child.

The chilling light sent a wave of sorrow through the surrounding beastmen. They couldn't believe that their beloved Beast King's hope had been extinguished by his own people. Was this the Beast God's punishment for them?

A crisp clang rang out, startling everyone around as they watched the scene unfold before them. The knife was blocked by a rippled golden shield, and the girl's delicate, almost otherworldly hand gently grasped the tip of the dagger.

"I never expected that someone would actually try to assassinate me. But I really want to know what I did that would make even a child want to get rid of me."

"You...you devil! It's all because of you that my father died at Sunset Pass. It's all because of you that my uncles and grandfathers also died there. How dare you come to our beast race? How dare you show your face in front of us? Since they don't dare to kill you, then I will. They don't dare to touch you, but I do. Don't think that our beast race is so weak and easy to bully."

He ferociously tried to snatch his dagger from Lin Xueyin's hand, while simultaneously venting all his anger and grievances.

He glanced silently at the beastman boy in front of him. In the end, aren't these innocent children the ones who suffer in the war between the two races?

Thinking back to the videos of war-torn regions I had seen on TV, the most frequent subjects were the elderly, women, and children, their innocent eyes so relatable to this young boy.

"Do you know how many fathers and relatives of children your age are under the command of the people you respect? You feel innocent, you feel you should take revenge, but what about them? In the midst of war, who is truly innocent?"

As if she had thought of something, Lin Xueyin sighed softly. This hatred came from the depths of their hearts. The beast race was like this, and so was the human race. How could it possibly change because of a piece of paper?

This isn't a game. Unlike games, where signing an alliance means both sides can forget their past grievances, the most difficult thing to understand in this world is the human heart.

Whether it's the orcs, humans, or elves, they all face their own people, and they all act in the interests of their own countries.

However, they are also facing their own people, who will also influence the country's policies, regardless of whether they are truly in their interests. After all, there are not many people who truly understand the big picture, and these ordinary people, like this young man, have eyes full of deep hatred between the two races.

Lin Xueyin finally understood why the two Song dynasties died from the same stupidity when she was studying history. Perhaps it wasn't that they were stupid, but that they had no other choice at the time.

Silently releasing the blade in his hand, the beastman youth was unable to continue the assassination attempt, as the surrounding beastman guards had already subdued him as he continued to struggle.

Looking at the boy struggling incessantly before her, his bloodshot eyes still fixed on her with hatred, Lin Xueyin sighed silently. The goal she wanted to achieve was perhaps even more difficult than she had imagined.

She sighed softly, wondering if it would be feasible for her to join the demon race now. She silently complained, but still managed a bitter smile. There was definitely no place for her there. Just the title of "Holy Priest" alone was enough to make the demons despise her.

"You... one day, our beastmen will break through Sunset Pass and slaughter your entire human race. One day, you will become our wanted criminal, our prisoner..."

Lin Xueyin remained silent, and the gazes of those around her changed constantly with the little beastman's words. What were once subtle expressions were now devoid of any secrecy, revealing the beastmen's savage desires in a naked manner.

Frowning deeply, Lin Xueyin surveyed her surroundings. She glanced at the people around her, their indifference and mockery striking. Suddenly, she realized that given the orcs' current situation, even if they formed an alliance, what difference would it make? In the end, these inferior beings would likely cause the alliance to completely disintegrate.

Perhaps she had been presumptuous. Thinking back on the introductions to the various forces on the continent that she had seen before, Lin Xueyin suddenly realized that her previous thoughts were indeed somewhat problematic.

The Beastmen and the Northern Beastmen Alliance don't seem to be the same thing. Even if there were no Beastmen, there would still be Barbarians and Blood Clan. They should be like that, right?

Kaliel and Kashael remained calm throughout, only revealing a cold, mocking expression. The look in their eyes was unreadable and incomprehensible; they seemed innocent, yet their expressions were incredibly obscure.

"Sister Xueyin, let's go back. This place isn't fun at all."

"Well, then I should go back and rest. I never expected so many things to happen to me here in the Beastman Clan. It's truly something I never anticipated."

The smiling girl exuded a gentle warmth, but in this place filled with a low-pressure atmosphere, this warmth felt so out of place.

The girl's smile did not ease the tense atmosphere; instead, it agitated the people around her. They desperately wanted to slap that irritating smile to pieces.

Unfortunately, her existence was also beyond their control at this time; her purpose in coming made them hesitant to act rashly.

"Let's go. I think I've already seen the customs and culture of the orcs, and it's truly an eye-opener."

I'm taking a break today. For now, I'll stick to 2000+ words per chapter. I need a rest. I've been a bit tired lately. 5000-word chapters are a bit too much of a burden for an author like me.

Volume 7 The Collapsed Alliance: Chapter 29 Who in the world doesn't act? (Two chapters released together)

Kaliel and Kashael watched as Lin Xueyin was taken into the room, crying their eyes out. Just as they were about to go in, Nadakors stopped them.

"Pastor Lin needs to rest, please do not..."

"You want to stop us?" Kaliel and Kashael looked coldly at the smug-looking orc in front of them, showing him no respect and pushing away his outstretched hand.

The surrounding guards angrily drew their swords and spears at the two human lolis who dared to disrespect their king, but were stopped by Nakumar.

"Second brother, these two children were brought by Pastor Lin. Because of our negligence, she got injured. It's understandable that the two children are anxious. What, are you planning to harm her children now that you see Pastor Lin is injured?"

Although he had gone a bit too far, he was still speaking up for the Kaliel sisters. Nakumar looked coldly at his second brother, and a flash of cold light suddenly appeared in his one remaining eye.

"Hmph, I'm just worried that Pastor Lin will be disturbed, which would be detrimental to her recovery. I will send some maids to take care of her. As for the two of them, they can stay with the human guards for now."

Nadakors was not to be outdone. He had finally gotten such a good opportunity, so how could he not seize it? As long as he could leave her alone, he would have a good chance.

"You make it sound so nice. Xueyin was injured while helping to save people. How do we know that this assassin wasn't one of yours? We wouldn't feel comfortable letting you protect and take care of Xueyin."

Kaliel didn't care who the person in front of her was or what their status was. Enraged, she angrily waved her arms and roared fiercely at the beastmen around her.

“You all claim to be powerful figures, but an assassin escaped right under your noses. How can you expect us to trust you?”

"How dare you! This is our beastman territory, not a place where a mere human like you can run wild."