"Tell me the truth. What are you hiding from me?" Zora looked at me with drooping eyebrows. "I'm not the one to explain this to you. I think you should ask the Alpha Kings directly." The crease on my forehead deepened. My brain thought carefully and concluded. A conclusion that I desperately wanted to reject outright. "Has Alpha Kings made a new policy? Is the violence there under the Alpha Kings' permission?" Zora didn't answer. She was busy shifting her gaze in another direction. Her silence had answered my question. "I've found out for myself. So, explain more. If I'm misunderstood here, then you'll be responsible, Zora." Zora gasped. She looked at me weakly and let out a long breath. After giving a few seconds for her to think, Zora finally opened her lips. "Your guess is correct. But don't take the Alpha Kings the wrong way. The Alpha Kings only punish those who openly oppose your position. Every nine o'clock in the morning, noon, and three o'clock in the afternoon,
'Luna, what are you doing? I beg you, don't act rashly.' I turned my head, looking at Zora who was staring at me intently. The mind link she sent regarding my rash actions was very wrong. I had thought of this method a long time ago and I was implementing it right now.'There's no need to worry. Wait for me to come down in a moment. It will be over in no time.'I closed my eyes and focused on my slowly flowing mana. The water that was around converged near me. Then when I opened my eyes, the water froze and formed a beautiful knife in my hand.My left palm cupped the blade of the frozen water tightly and I scratched gently there. I thrust my blood-soaked left hand into the sky. The tight grip there made the blood flow even faster."I, Ruby Maverick, Luna of the Celestial Dawn pack, will risk my entire life to be loyal to the Celestial Dawn pack. I will not do anything to harm the pack and will prioritize the welfare of the pack above any other interest."The wind suddenly picked up q
The 4th elder coughed a few times deliberately. "Luna, are you alright? Don't you still need to rest? You're the victim here."I stared at the source of the voice with a flat expression. But in the next second, a sweet smile graced my lips. Look at them putting on a guilty expression for me! Well, that's to be expected. Those who had been so kind to me had wanted to demote me from Luna's position."I'm fine. Thank you for your concern." After finishing my words, I immediately looked straight ahead without a smile on my face."The attack carried out by the leader of the pack warriors can be called a deliberate attack. The inability to control the wolf is something fatal to his position. Then, before he assumed the position, he had taken an oath to be a shield for Alpha and Luna. Although the oath was a formality, it showed that he would take full responsibility for his negligence. So, the leader of the pack warriors was subject to severe punishment. No, it should be a severe punishmen
How is that possible? And why?Wasn't Alpha Arora still in good health a few days ago? She was fine. That's what the nurses reported to me.With my heart in my throat, I hurried to walk away. But that step was held back by Zephyr's strong grip. I gave him a sharp look and turned to the grip of his hand."You must explain your reckless actions first!" he snapped.I jerked his hand so hard that the grip slipped. My other fingers touched the painful wrist. This strong grip showed that Zephyr was still burning with anger."What do I have to explain? You must have learned everything from your detectives, right?""I helped a boy you gave a whipping to his back and treated him with healing magic. So that I would not waste the chance to win back the hearts of the pack members, I swore my loyalty to the Celestial Dawn pack in public.""I swear that I will be loyal to the pack, will not commit any acts that are detrimental to the pack, and will always prioritize the interests of the pack above
Two weeks have passed since the incident where I swore allegiance to the Celestial Dawn pack. Unlike my mind which was always alert and awake to monitor the state of the pack once every ten hours, there was no movement from the enemy.Were the rogues and black mages on the retreat or were they preparing for a bigger attack?They came like a rainstorm. Suddenly coming and going as they please. An agreement between the packs had been formed a few days ago to work together to find their base. But in fact, it was fruitless. It was most likely because there was a witch on their side. Black magicians can hide the existence of a person or group from the outside world.I let out a long sigh. I put the document in my hand and closed my eyes for a moment. "How can there not be a trace left behind? Have they declared defeat? But that is impossible. The battle, which they fought earlier with several packs, shows how seriously they want to destroy us. Those like that can't easily declare defeat,
"Please take a seat." After I sat on the couch, Alpha Theron did the same. I lifted my right hand and waved it once. The two servants behind me bowed their backs before leaving."Is there no opposition from the researchers? I apologize for only being able to attend the joint meeting online. The pack was still not fully recovered from the war," I explained as I placed a document in front of Alpha Theron."That's okay. I and the others can understand it," Alpha Theron replied with a sweet smile. The fingers of his hand moved deftly turning page after page of the document. Thankfully Alpha Theron did not look angry. Indeed, news of the great war that took place in the Celestial Dawn pack has spread widely, even including news of the considerable losses we have incurred. Unlike the Celestial Dawn pack, the Evergreen pack was peaceful as usual. They had not suffered any attacks from rogues and black mages.Alpha Theron stroked his chin with a frown. "I can understand your brilliant idea r
It was so quiet that I could even hear the sound of the breeze. My attention fell on Alpha Theron's mysterious eyes. It was as if something was pulling me there.My consciousness jolted. I blinked my eyes a few times before finally looking at Alpha Theron who had a sad expression. He looked as if he was hoping for something, but at the same time, he seemed to have given up."Alpha Theron, it looks like you're exhausted from having a long business conversation with me."I walked over and patted his arm lightly. "I'll pretend I never heard of it. I need you as a colleague, I would find it hard to lose someone as competent as you. So, please don't cross the line."Alpha Theron bowed deeply. "Alright. However, if you feel you need help, don't hesitate to tell me."I nodded with a sweet smile etched on my lips. "Well, you're not a stranger after all, you're a reliable business partner.""In that case, I'll excuse myself." I turned around and walked away. Slowly the smile on my lips faded,
The thumping sound made my fists tighten even tighter. Spontaneously, I rose to my feet and shot a glare. The two men who were lying on the ground gasping for breath were made to flinch."Is this as far as you can go?" My pair of eyes seemed to emit a laser beam that could cut through anything in front of me.The two warriors, who had finished pensive, hurriedly rose to their feet and bowed their heads. "We will repeat it."I let out a long breath. The two warriors who were practicing under my guidance were unexpectedly weaker than I had imagined. I had demonstrated three attacking techniques that could both trick and mentally weaken the enemy, but they could not perfectly reenact them.I brushed my hair back. This anger was born out of worry. I was worried that the war would happen again but their skills were still running in place."What a horrible training.""I thought Sir Adam's training was the harshest, but it turns out Luna's training is even harsher than that.""I don't see an