The soldier was greatly surprised and raised his voice without realizing it. A sly smile appeared on Jody’s face, and he responded with a good-natured voice.

“He is a warrior of the Ancona Orcs, the blood allies of the Pendragon Duchy. I am sure you must have heard of them before…”

“Ah…”

The soldier nodded with a somewhat relieved look on his face. There was no chance he did not know about the Ancona Orcs. They had risen to fame alongside the Pendragon Duchy since about a year ago. In particular, the orc known as the “Red God of War” was quite famous even in the mainland. Apparently he had absolutely crushed an island orc in Leus in the past and performed miraculous feats in the war against the traitors in the South.

“So, could we go in?”

“Huh? Ah, yes. Of course.”

The soldier nodded several times, then stepped out of the way.

“Keep up the good work. Come on, let’s go.”

At Jody’s words, three people standing behind him entered through the gate.

“Bye now.”

The orc warrior grinned as he passed by the soldier, and the soldier flinched involuntarily before taking several steps back. After the group disappeared out of sight, the soldier gave a long sigh.

“Phew, what a massive creature… Anyhow, there have been so many things...