When the sun sets on the western horizon, Lark sets up a campsite by the pool below Triple Waterfall. After putting his weapons and equipment near the campfire, he then crafts two tripods made of branches.

Lark used the smaller tripod to hang a pot filled with water, dry ginger, and red sugar over the campfire. While the larger one he uses to hang the game he will process.

One by one, Lark processes the game he stores in Wrist Pocket and does not waste every part that could be used. He divides the body of each game into legs, shoulders, ribs, and lower back. While the brain and other internal organs he washed thoroughly before storing.

As for the pelt, he stretches it over two small branches and places it by the fire.

Lark was about to wash his hands when four figures appeared from behind the tree line. The four wear jungle boots, tactical pants with British DPM motifs, a flat dark earth T-shirt, and a chest rig. In short, they wear outfits usually wore by hunters from Pinetown. However, they are not human, not to mention hunters from Pinetown.

Lark had already heard the description of Orcs. However, this was the first time he had seen them up close. The Orcs on Planet Duran look more like Uruk Hai in the Lord of the Ring movie. An average height of 185 cm, gray skin, long dull hair, a pair of canines, and a muscular body as if made of a stone carving.

With steadfast strides the four Orcs approached Lark. One was armed with a bow and arrows, one was armed with a war ax, while the other two were armed with spears.

The Orcs armed with bows and spears formed a semicircle. Meanwhile, the last one put his war ax on the ground and continued walking until it was four meters in front of Lark.

Pulling out the dagger on his waist the Orc before Lark said, "Fight to the death or slow painful torment."

Without delay, Lark made a kickboxing stance. "As you wish."

When in human form, Lark still has physical capacity up to 35% in his Lizardman form. So, without wasting any time he launched an ambush.

Using outbursts on both ankles, Lark darted and arrived at the dagger-armed Orc in the blink of an eye. Before the Orc reacted, a full-body blow landed heavily on his solar plexus. The Orc instantly fell onto its knees, then collapsing to the side with a foaming mouth and white eyes.

Twang!!

An arrow left the bow, flying straight to Lark's chest. But Lark easily caught it, and before the second arrow was released he had returned the first arrow to the neck of its owner.

At the same time, the other two Orcs dashed as hard as they could towards the tree line. Orcs live by instinct. So as soon as they saw how in an instant their two comrades were taken care of, they instinctively realized that their target was not a human.

Unfortunately, Lark is not willing to let the two escape.

Twang !!

Twang !!

Almost simultaneously, two arrows stabbed into each nape of the orcs who were already at the edge of the tree line. Both of them then fell over and didn't move anymore.

Lark carefully examined the Orc corpses, but he didn't find any valuables. So he had to settle for the Orc ears, which could be exchanged for a reward of 150 rells

After destroying all weapons and equipment so that the other Orcs couldn't use them, Lark then rushed to prepare dinner.

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Even though he is still young, Sata is the strongest orc of his generation. Two months ago he completed the Orc Warrior ritual by killing a hunter and taking his clothing and equipment.

After that, Sata managed to kill another hunter and was given the power to lead three older Orc Warriors. Two more kills then he will be entitled to lead a group with three times the number of his current group.

After closely observing a hunter who foolishly made a bonfire in the open and even left his weapon, Sata decided to use the fool hunter who lost his way as a training tool.

However, that was the end of Sata's memory. While at this time he lay, looking at the stars in the sky. He also faintly smelled Orc's blood. So most likely all of his group members have been killed.

Sata then turned to the approaching steps and saw the hunter who knocked him down approaching. Instantly, Sata's survival instincts rang loudly, 'He is a Demon Beast in human clothing.'

The problem is, no matter how he tries, his body that has been paralyzed by fear refuses to move.

Casually, the Demon Beast in human clothes knelt beside Sata. "My name is Lark, do you have a name?"

"Sata, from the Kfir Tribe."

"Do you want to become stronger?"

"Yeah, Why not?"

"Good."

Sata chooses to obey, and as soon as Lark's blood touches his forehead, his heart instantly fills with passionate fanaticism towards the Demon Beast beside him.

The fanaticism also comes along with body strengthening, knowledge, and expertise that seems to have been with him since he was born into this world.

After a satisfied smile the Demon Beast Lark then said, "From today on your name is Stanic, and you will follow me like your God."

"Sir, yes Sir."

Orcs instinctively will always try to be stronger and follow the strongest. Therefore, with ease Stanic accepted the change in his body and soul.

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As soon as he activated Bloodslave, Lark immediately gained access to Stanic's body and soul. The first impression he got was, a rock sturdy body with a very sharp killing instinct.

Without wasting time, Lark then modified Stanic. He gives Stanic's body the Regeneration ability to repair and increase his physical capacity. He also gave Stanic the ability to sharpen or dull his five senses so he could use a firearm. After that, loyalty and qualification as a special operation capable light infantry were added.

In short, right now Stanic is a very effective, efficient, and lethal weapon for Lark.

Initially, Lark only wanted to test Bloodslave. But now a new idea popped into his mind. 'Looks like forming a small team of highly skilled Orcs is a good idea.'

After cutting Stanic's hair into a crew cut model, Lark then gave Stanic a personal hygiene kit and asked him to clean himself.

At the same time Lark destroys all objects that could link Stanic with his victims. Considering the Hunters in Pinetown would not tolerate Orcs who had killed their comrades.

After that, just as parents prepare clothes and toys for their children to be born, Lark prepares the items that Stanic needs.

Clothing: green olive jungle boots, black shorts, tiger stripe tactical pants, green moss T-shirt, yellow-greenish scarf, and green olive jungle hat.

Individual Bearing Equipment: waistcoat + shoulder strap, personal radio, mag pouch, ration pouch, potion pouch, water canteen, multipurpose pouch, poncho, black glasses for CQB, and Kassio G-Watch with shock/water resistance.

Weapons: M14 + 6 extra-mags, MP9SD + 6 extra-mags, 2 flashbangs, 2 frag grenades, and Kabar combat knife.

The equipment Stanic received looks like a lot. However, after everything was attached to Stanic's body, the equipment looked a lot less than it should have been. After making sure he could move comfortably, Stanic then joined Lark for dinner.

Stanic was very fond of boiled ginger and brown sugar. Meanwhile, from the 15 kg of venison grilled by Lark, he enjoyed 4 kg of it. After dinner, Lark then offered Stanic a stick of Kuba.

After two puffs, Stanic turned his head towards Lark. "Top, can I have more Kuba?"

"Sure." Without wasting time, Lark handed Stanic five packs of Kuba and a match.

Stanic cheerfully stuffed four packs of Kuba into the water-resistance ration pouch. Then, insert the lighter and one last pack of Kuba into the small pocket on the right shoulder strap, just below the Kabar combat knife.

Under the night sky, Lark and Stanic then enjoyed the bonfire in silence.

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