The 40 orcs slowly gathered in front of him, and their current state amazed Derrick.
They no longer looked 'frail' and malnourished, instead looking vigorous and healthy. Their bodies had grown 50%, no matter if it was a man or a woman. Their previously 'dead' eyes now had a lustrous glint, seemingly indicating that their minds had started to heal.
Derrick excused the middle-aged man before allowing him to return to his duties, which he promptly did.
He didn't want to speak Orcish next to him to avoid nasty rumors from spreading. Even though he wanted to integrate every race in his town, it was a long and arduous process, and one that couldn't be rushed.
After making sure that nobody was within earshot, Derrick spoke.
"You seem to be doing well"
The orcs almost fell to the ground when they heard their language being spoken so fluently by a human.
