[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-warlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence":3,"chapter-warlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence-warlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence-chapter-439":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Warlord: Starting with Daily Intelligence",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2338902,4572,"Chapter 439","warlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence-chapter-439",439,"\u003Cp>“I told you it would be fine!” Solit had completely relaxed, after all, the orcs’ attitude was right there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Willard nodded, a small thrill stirring within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, this was too thrilling!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he didn’t know that something even more thrilling awaited them just ahead!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Majesty, the human guests you requested have been brought!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Orc King and Willard exchanged a glance. “Bring the guests in!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Willard and Solit were led into the Orc King’s tent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The interior was vast; at the far end, on a raised dais throne, sat an exceptionally massive orc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wore exquisitely crafted plate armor, rare among orcs, and around his neck hung powerful beast fangs symbolizing authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two knew instantly this was the Orc King.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On either side of the tent stood several orc generals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes were vicious, as if ready to tear the two apart at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spectacle immediately tightened their nerves again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“W-We salute Your Majesty, the Orc King!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm.” The Orc King gave a faint nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dear guests, please be seated—the Orc King has been waiting for you!” At that moment, Moral stepped forward with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though to the two, Moral’s smile was equally terrifying, his demeanor at least reassured them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the two were seated at two low tables laden with roasted meat and delicate pastries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they silently swallowed their saliva, the Orc King’s commanding voice rang out again from above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You two—what are your names?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Majesty, I am Willard!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Majesty, I am Solit!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Orc King and Moral exchanged another glance, then said coolly, “So you’re Willard. Then, the previous two messages were sent by you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Willard, unaware of the true situation, nodded without caution. “Yes, Your Majesty. I am Willard—the messages were sent by my men.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Willard expected the orcs to now praise them and express gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to his utter shock, upon hearing his answer, the Orc King’s gaze turned icy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then, these two schemes were your doing as well?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Schemes?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Willard and Solit froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The orcs gave them no time to react—several surrounding orcs surged forward and seized them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gleaming white blades were pressed against their necks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two nearly lost their souls from terror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Majesty, we didn’t scheme! This must be a misunderstanding! Please spare our lives!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes! Your Majesty, didn’t you invite us here to celebrate? We’ve never plotted against the orc clan!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Orc King ignored their shrieks entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Moral sneered in accusation: “Hmph! Still denying it? Willard, last time at Graystone Bridge, because of your intel, we lost over nine hundred orc warriors to ambush by your human noble forces!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This time, again because of your intel, over fourteen hundred orc warriors perished at Kalle Castle.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And Gervas has already confessed—it was your plot, meant to lure our forces there and trap us. Still trying to lie?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Willard and Solit stared at each other in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So these orcs were truly as stupid as pigs—they hadn’t killed Gervas?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, they dared not show any hesitation on their faces, and immediately denied it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Majesty, Gervas is lying! How could we possibly collude with him to scheme against the orc army?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We have a mortal grudge against Gervas—we’d kill him ourselves if we could! We leaked intel only to use your army to eliminate him!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s right, Your Majesty! Gervas killed Willard’s child. You surely have spies among our people—this is easy to verify!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And if we had truly schemed against your forces, why would we dare accept your invitation?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two were furious and regretful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furious at the orcs’ incompetence, regretful they’d ever come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who knows if you came to scout our strength—or to rescue Gervas?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Majesty, I suggest we kill them both. Their two pieces of intel caused over two thousand orc warriors to die!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So no matter what, killing them is the only way to honor our fallen warriors!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moral clearly didn’t care about their lives—he believed it better to kill the innocent than let the guilty escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made Willard and Solit seethe inwardly: “No! Your Majesty, we’re telling the truth! We never schemed against you! Please spare us!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes! Your Majesty, we’ve helped the orcs twice already—perhaps we can help again! Killing us is a loss! Please, have mercy!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Orc King wore a thoughtful expression, his fingers tapping steadily on the arm of his throne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moral and Solit’s hearts beat in time with each tap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afraid he’d say, “Take them out and behead them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I believe you are innocent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thankfully, after a moment, the Orc King uttered the words that let out a collective breath from the two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Your Majesty! Your Majesty is wise!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were so grateful they nearly knelt and bowed their heads to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the Orc King’s declaration, the blades lifted from their necks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Moral still looked resentful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What, Moral? Is my word not binding?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“M-My Lord, I dare not!” Moral flinched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then summon servants to attend to our guests—Willard and Solit are friends of the orc clan!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Your Majesty!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, several maids were brought in to serve Willard and Solit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the maids were human, and carefully selected for their beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before, Willard and Solit might have greatly enjoyed such treatment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, they wished only for the banquet to end so they could return to Lindongcheng at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gentlemen, let us drink to our friendship.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the Orc King’s invitation, Willard and Solit forced smiles and drained their cups.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gentlemen, since we are now friends, do you have any difficulties in the city? If so, speak up—I may be able to help.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Willard and Solit exchanged a glance, then shook their heads together. “Your Majesty, we have no particular troubles at present. We deeply appreciate your kindness!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is that so?” The Orc King smiled faintly. “Since you have no need of my help, I have a small favor to ask of you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Willard and Solit stiffened, their smiles freezing. “Your Majesty, w-what favor?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Simple—I’d like you to set another fire in the city, to hasten the human army’s famine.”\u003C\u002Fp>",1017,"2026-06-20T22:44:02.688Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","e94c856c7d20e09e6b069446dc15ed59453960dd77e1ca14f124bf9b3cb364ed","warlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence-chapter-440","warlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence-chapter-438",521,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwarlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence-cover.jpg"]