As the conflict between Zuo Si and the orc pantheon continued to escalate, countless forces began to send spies to the Rongma Grassland, trying to figure out what was going on here.
The eyes of the gods were also focused on this, admiring with great interest this good show that had never been seen again in the kingdom after the crusade against the Prince of Lies Cyric.
Of course, most of them came here just to make fun of the orc god system.
After all, Gruumsh and his people have never done any good deeds since their arrival. They have basically offended everyone they can and cannot offend. Almost all civilizations in history hate the orcs as a race.
The famous Netheril even launched the Great Crusade under the leadership of the demigod Iolum, and carried out an unprecedented annihilation of the largest orc tribe in the territory.
This is why there are basically no records of large-scale orc invasions throughout the Netheril era.
It's not that they became honest, it's that they were killed without leaving any men, women, old and children behind.
Cruel facts have proven more than once that there are only two ways to resolve conflicts and contradictions between cultures, religions, nations and even races on a certain land.
One is through a long period of time and the centripetal force of civilization, which takes hundreds or thousands of years to slowly integrate and assimilate.
This requires the civilization itself to be of excellent quality and at the same time form a huge crushing advantage over other surrounding civilizations.
The other is to quickly carry out large-scale population extinction in a short period of time.
After all, you can't solve the problem, so getting rid of the people who created the problem might not be an effective method.
Especially for predators like orcs who do not produce anything, killing them does not require any psychological or moral burden at all.
Many areas even issue bounties for years to reduce their numbers.
No matter who it is, as long as they come back with an orc's head or nose, they can get a bounty.
Mortals as believers hate orcs so much, so naturally the gods they believe in will not have a good impression of these guys.
The Unther pantheon and the Mulhorand pantheon, which suffered heavy losses in the Battle of the Orc Gate, were sharpening their swords and planning to take advantage of the situation.
After all, Gruumsh, the main god of the orcs, made them realize something big. Several gods were defeated and killed in that divine battle, and the Unser pantheon even collapsed due to this.
This kind of unforgettable hatred cannot be forgotten by even mortals, let alone immortal gods.
Just like someone once said in the modern era of the earth, there is never an isolated war in Europe. It always affects the whole body.
By the same token, in Faerûn, a place filled with all kinds of gods, there is no battle between gods that does not involve other gods.
That's why Zuo Si always recruits a large number of allies to form an unstoppable torrent before taking action, regardless of whether they are needed or not, just to deal with possible complex situations, just like how European countries will launch a war before going to war.
A series of diplomatic activities, signing various treaties to conclude alliances.
It's a pity that Gruumsh, who is generally inclined to chaos and evil, is not a qualified opponent, and he has no long-term vision or grand strategy. He was suppressed from the beginning and could not even find a few decent allies.
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As time goes by, anyone who is not a fool can see that Thrall's status has become more and more stable, and his divine characteristics have become more and more obvious.
What's even more terrible is that among his followers, priests who can cast magical spells began to appear.
This is undoubtedly a very obvious signal.
Whether this magical power was given by him himself or by other gods, it proves that this young orc leader is about to become a god.
But the orc pantheon has nothing to do with him.
Apart from the daily routine of giving away people's heads, there is no other action at all.
It is said that Gruumsh's impotent and furious roar can occasionally be heard over the battlefield, but the incarnation has never descended.
Because he knew very well that in the current situation, descending the avatar was purely self-humiliating, and he would definitely be beaten by Zuo Si and his allies. If he could not survive, he would become Cyric's second best.
Instead of wasting strength in such a place, it is better to recharge your batteries and wait for the moment Thrall becomes a god to directly start the divine battle and kill him with lightning speed.
In terms of assault, Gruumsh is an absolute master.
The reason why so many gods were brutally killed in the Battle of Orc Gate was because they failed to block that powerful and powerful blow.
So he believed that young Thrall was also impossible to stop.
No matter what insidious and vicious plans Zuo Si has, the problem can be completely solved by killing the source of the threat.
As the mother of the orcs who has always been with Gruumsh, Ruseko obviously understands the thoughts of her men. Taking advantage of the absence of her members, she whispered in a low voice: "Be careful, Soth is not as good as any of the men you have faced before."
The enemies are all different. He will always be fully prepared before taking action."
"I know! But at this point, do you have any better ideas? If not, just shut up!"
Gruumsh glared at his spouse fiercely with one eye, his attitude as bad and strong as ever.
Because he has no concept of "wife" at all, but regards the orc mother as a servant who serves him and an object to vent his desires.
This is very clearly reflected both in the teachings and in the daily activities of orc society.
However, it is unclear whether it is the believers who have influenced the gods in turn, or whether Ruseke herself is the embodiment of the orc female spirit. She has obviously accepted her status to a certain extent, and instead of being angry, she is trying to persuade herself.
: "You are too impatient.
I admit that the guy named Thrall has indeed posed a huge threat to us.
But it will take a long, long time before he truly threatens you.
Judging from the current situation, it will take hundreds of years or even longer for him to even expel us from the crystal wall system where Toril is located.
I don’t understand why you would go to such great lengths and put yourself on the fire.”
"snort!
Do you think crises only come from outside?
No!
Our greatest crisis comes from within!
Both Yinavo and Idras have begun to have their own little thoughts!
If I can't kill Thrall quickly, but let him continue to tear apart the foundation of faith and expand his influence, then these guys will abandon me and go to the new master.
Because in their eyes, this is just an iteration and elimination within the orc pantheon.
But for me, it is an out-and-out life and death battle.
I can never retreat, let alone lose."
When he said these words, Gruumsh's whole body exuded the momentum and majesty of a powerful god, and at the same time, he also exuded violence from his bones.
"What if you fail?"
Ru Saike continued to ask calmly.
Gruumsh answered without thinking: "If I fail, the orc pantheon will split, decline, and even be destroyed.
With Soth's character, he would never easily let go of any enemy who had tried to kill him.
But I will try my best to fight back and never let him have an easy time.
Even if I have to go to the star world to lie down, I will bite off a piece of flesh from his body at the last moment."
"Then what should Bagchu and I do? Where should we go?"
For the first time, there was tension and anxiety in Rusike's voice.
Because she understands that once Gruumsh is defeated, she and her son will become the "remnants" of public criticism, and there is no way they will be accepted by the new orc pantheon.
Especially those other members of the pantheon who are still loyal to Gruumsh must be scrambling to express their awe and surrender to the new main god by eradicating the remnants.
"Why, are you even starting to think about retreat? I'm not defeated yet!"
Gruumsh was obviously enraged and grabbed the Mother of Orcs by the neck and lifted her up high.
"Cough cough cough cough - no! Please calm down! I have always been on your side!"
After a violent cough caused by suffocation, Ruseco hurriedly tried to comfort the irritable husband.
But unfortunately, she failed.
The furious Gruumsh is one of the most terrifying gods in the world, perhaps second only to Talos, the storm god who represents the most primitive violent and destructive power of nature.
He suddenly picked up the Mother of Orcs and smashed her to the ground with very rough movements.
boom!
Huge noises and violent vibrations were immediately heard from this primitive-looking temple, causing the petitioners guarding the door to show expressions of shock and disbelief.
After all, although the main god is short-tempered and irritable, he rarely takes action against other members of the pantheon, especially the Mother of Orcs, who controls the faith of all women of the entire race.
To be continued...