"Do you really think the Orcs care about you?" he asked, his voice steady. "To them, kobolds are just pawns. They won't start a war for your sake."
The chieftain's face twisted with anger. "You elves are nothing!" he growled. "Your time is over! The age of elven glory is long gone!"
Renjiro's lips curved into a small smile. "Then a new age starts today," he said simply, his words carrying a quiet strength that made the air feel heavier.
The chieftain's eyes widened, fear creeping into his snarl. "You're leading your people to ruin!" he shouted, his voice cracking. "This continent belongs to stronger races now. There's no place left for elves!"
Renjiro didn't answer right away. He just watched the chieftain, letting the words hang in the air. The old kobold's fear was clear now, his bravado crumbling.
