freenovelworld Chapter 120 Mark
Chapter 120 Mark
Early in the morning, Ruan Mianmian woke up from her sleep and heard faint voices coming from inside the cave.
She didn't sleep well last night because in her dreams a mysterious monster kept howling and chasing her, leaving her nowhere to hide.
She rubbed her eyes, stretched, and then slowly put on her last piece of clothing, walked out of the tent, and got off the earthen bed.
At this moment, Yu and the others had already started grilling meat, and the air was filled with an enticing aroma.
Ruan Mianmian sat down next to Yu, and couldn't help but swallow as she looked at the sizzling meat on the fire.
“It looks delicious,” she said.
Yu smiled and handed her a skewer of grilled meat. Ruan Mianmian took it, took a bite, and immediately her mouth was filled with its fragrance.
"Mmm, it's really delicious," she said contentedly.
At this moment, an orc standing nearby suddenly stood up and looked warily at the cave entrance.
"What's wrong?" Yu asked.
"I think I just heard something," the orc said.
Everyone quieted down and listened attentively.
However, apart from the sound of the wind and the flickering flames, nothing could be heard.
"Perhaps I misheard." The orc sat down.
A sense of unease welled up in Ruan Mianmian's heart. She remembered the nightmare from last night; the mysterious monster seemed to be lurking nearby...
Sen noticed Ruan Mianmian's unease, patted her on the shoulder, and then led Yu and some orcs who were preparing to patrol towards the main gate.
They have been automatically grouped together and are prepared to conduct unscheduled patrols during the winter, just in case.
When the wolf king saw them walking out, he stood up and went out with them.
In winter, the most common thing beastmen do is scent marking.
To put it bluntly, it's like urinating on your own territory.
Orcs are extremely sensitive to smells; they can determine the extent of their territory and the presence of other animals by the smell and concentration of urine.
This will allow them to better protect themselves and their people.
Sen led the patrol along the edge of the tribe, carefully observing the surrounding activity.
As Sen, Yu, and the Wolf King walked, they would occasionally brush against the surrounding trees or make slight marks.
They all knew that this continent was fraught with various dangers, and that without sufficient vigilance, they could easily be ambushed by other creatures.
Therefore, they need to constantly make markings to remind themselves not to leave the safe zone easily.
At the same time, these markings also serve as a signal to other animals, indicating that the area already has an owner and that they should not trespass.
The orcs of the wolf clan are even more direct; they often urinate continuously within their territory so that other orcs will avoid them when they smell their scent.
This method, though simple and crude, is very effective, making it clear to other animals that this is the wolf pack's territory and cannot be violated.
Sen, Yu, and the Wolf King each made many marks at the entrance of the valley, so that when other orcs came here and smelled their presence, they would consider whether their strength allowed them to invade.
If they feel they cannot defeat the wolves, they will not easily attempt to enter the valley, thus ensuring the safety of the entire pack.
Other tribesmen saw this and left their own scents, which gave the valley a strong olfactory aura, making smaller tribes hesitant to attack them during the harsh winter.
Because they know that if they were to violate this territory, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Therefore, even those tribes that originally harbored resentment towards the Eastern tribes could only stand by and watch.
For the Eastern tribes, this was undoubtedly a very good protective measure.
By constantly leaving their scent, they can effectively defend against external threats and ensure that their homes and food resources are not violated.
At the same time, this behavior also helps maintain their dignity and status, letting other animals know that they are not to be trifled with.