History of the Kingdom of Orcsen: How the Barbarian Orcish Nation Came to Burn Down the Peaceful Elfland (Light Novel) Vol. 2

THEN IT'S WAR. LET US BEGIN.

Though known for his wise and reasonable rule, King Gustav of Orcsen can also be quite cunning. With the hopes and dreams of his people riding on him, Gustav begins laying down the foundations for his next ingenuous scheme against Elfland.

Dinerúth, head of a dark elf clan, had her old life ripped away in a despicable act of genocide—by her own country’s ruling class. After receiving asylum in Orcsen, Dinerúth swore herself to King Gustav, in heart, body, and soul. But these blissful days between them are short-lived.

For Orcsen—its blades now unsheathed and fully sharpened—has finally declared war on Elfland!

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