Those status was “mercenaries” – not part of the main force, also had a reason for their presence. The kid isn’t a warrior, doesn’t looks like a wizard or anything, what can be of use for the Evil King. His presence is truly questionable because of that.
… Well. At least there’s bonus food in it for him?
The difference is between pest House pet. Like rats against white mouse…
(I know, not a nice metaphor.)
Well , they treat slaves pretty good.
Wait, their boss had human soldiers before, remember the barbarians?
Those status was “mercenaries” – not part of the main force, also had a reason for their presence. The kid isn’t a warrior, doesn’t looks like a wizard or anything, what can be of use for the Evil King. His presence is truly questionable because of that.