99 One Goal

Kyros continued their movements and had finally crossed through the small winding cave leading to the top of the mountain. The secret passage amazed many. Even the orc Grugnyr was shocked that there was such a way into the mountain.

"Only one Orc Kingdom know of this path. This is their escape route. They secretly searched for a way outside of the mountain and found this passage. It led nowhere, but the orcs were excellent miners and used their advantages in mining to create this. No one suspected it."

"Then that Kingdom is the Underhill kingdom of the orcs. But that doesn't make sense! They are allied to Foreshire!" Grugnyr asked.

"As they say, keep your friends close, your enemies closer."

"As they say? I don't think I've heard of that saying, son."