"Why talk? It's pointless," Kase said. "We also have to be careful not to spoil him."
"Spoil him just by saying a few words?"
As someone from the modern world, Colin felt he was exaggerating a bit.
"It's different."
Kase sighed, seemingly troubled by how to explain it to him.
Kase continued, "Every Orc must learn to endure pain from the moment they can walk. From the age of four, they must learn how to fight. Furthermore, a child's status among other children is determined by their ability. The stronger ones get to eat more and wear better clothes.
At this time, the War Mistress will use the Ancestor Stone to tell them stories of heroes to encourage them. Imagine if a child's father is a great Totem Warrior. The other children competing with that child would be intimidated and not perform at their usual level.
