Chapter 25. The Rule

“Why then did you bring me here?” Scott cried out. “You want me to be eaten or what? We should turn around now and run!”

“He has seen us, no need to run.”

As they approach the entrance gate, the Orc roared drawing out his sword, “You will climb down from your horse!”

it is said that Orcs were ‘bred from the heats and slimes of the earth’ through the sorcery of Morgoth. But many believe that Morgoth could not create life on his own. This led to the most popular rumor that Orcs were created from corrupted Elves.

The presence of the Orc terrified Scott as he wanted to climb down the horse, Ruth instructed him not to make any move. “Why not?” Scott whispered. He was filled with curiosity and fear.

“Have you forgotten what power you possess? Giving in to fear will make the Orcs intimidate you,” she whispered back in a tiny voice that only Scott could hear.

The Orc was enraged seeing his order was ignored. He took a step towards the horse and then slew th