- hace 2 días
Jack y Steve se enfrentan a Rogan. Tras derrotarlo, Steve se convierte en el nuevo Alfa.
Categoría
😹
DiversiónTranscripción
00:00:00My Werewolf System. Chapters 1571 to 1580.
00:00:07Chapter 1571. The Bone Titan. Rogan's claws sank into the moon's face when
00:00:14Their eyes met. Then, without hesitation, he drew her close. Their lips met in
00:00:21A violent, desperate kiss. Astil's stomach clenched. His instincts screamed at him.
00:00:28What came next was irreversible. Rogan was many things, but recklessness wasn't one of them.
00:00:35One of them. She had hidden Luna's identity for a reason. No one in the pack even knew.
00:00:42who he really was. He had always been cautious, even paranoid. The bright white eyes of
00:00:50A moon could betray her, but Rogan had taught her to suppress that trait, to mask her
00:00:55smell, to remain hidden in plain sight. Esteve had long suspected that there was someone
00:01:01She was close to Rogan and shared his strength, but not this. She never imagined Rogan would use it in that way.
00:01:08way. The ground beneath Rogan's feet began to crack. A surge of pure power surged through the
00:01:15The air was thick, suffocating, alive. Rogan's muscles bulged, his veins darkened.
00:01:22as if molten iron were flowing through them. Her bones broke and stretched, her figure...
00:01:28It grew taller and wider until the very earth seemed to creak beneath its weight. The sound was
00:01:34Deafening, bones grinding against bones, flesh tearing and reforming. In a matter of
00:01:41In seconds, Rogan had transformed into a giant. His figure towered above the others like a god.
00:01:47From the war, a monstrous werewolf encased in living bone armor. Segments of plates
00:01:53Skeletal bones protruded from his shoulders, chest, and legs, gleaming like ivory swords beneath the
00:01:59sun. And on its shoulder was its moon, completely transformed. Its fur shone white, its eyes
00:02:06They shone like tiny moons. Steve's heart sank. No. Jack, however, exhaled,
00:02:16Shrugging his shoulders, he murmured, "I have a feeling this has become much more difficult than it was a few days ago."
00:02:22seconds. His golden armor gleamed as he looked up at the creature. Even so, that body of his
00:02:30It's unnatural. How can something like this exist? Steve's thoughts turned grim.
00:02:38He remembered the story Rogan had once told him, about the time his pack was almost wiped out.
00:02:44They had been ambushed by a colossal beast, a creature so strange and terrifying that even
00:02:50The elders refused to name it. A mammoth-like monster with bones protruding from
00:02:56His flesh a living fortress of white armor. He had needed the entire pack and had almost killed them all.
00:03:03It cost him his life to defeat him. But Rogan had survived. And afterward, he had changed. He must have
00:03:12Steve thought he'd absorbed something from that creature. He always believed that eating beast crystals
00:03:18It strengthened a werewolf's body. But what if the creature was demon-level? Its eyes opened
00:03:25when he realized it. Well, that's all. That's where his power and his curse come from. He didn't forge a
00:03:32Neither weapon nor armor could have been used against the beast, as Jack would have done. It consumed her. It looked at Jack. Perhaps that's why
00:03:41Jack never did the same. The idea of having a demonic weapon seems too good to pass up.
00:03:47She. Rogan roared, and the sound echoed up the mountain. Dust and rock were flung from the cliff.
00:03:56Then, without warning, his enormous arm collapsed. The impact hit the ground like a
00:04:02meteorite. The entire plateau trembled. The rock split into enormous cracks, spreading like a
00:04:09Lightning struck the ground. Houses and shelters carved into the mountain walls began to collapse.
00:04:16collapsing into the fissures. The werewolves screamed as they transformed, leaping to get to
00:04:22Except. Those who were too slow vanished underground. Jack and Steve barely
00:04:29They managed to dodge it, and the ground exploded beside them. Before they could recover, a spear of light struck.
00:04:35The white beam sliced through the air, launched by the moon perched on Rogan's shoulder. The weapon whistled like thunder.
00:04:42as they descended. Jack, move! Steve yelled. But instead of dodging, Steve lunged at the
00:04:50The spear struck him in the chest and exploded, releasing a burst of blinding white energy.
00:04:58The force cracked the ground beneath his feet and enveloped him in light. When it faded, Steve was still there.
00:05:04She was standing, but she couldn't move. Her muscles tensed uselessly. She felt like her legs...
00:05:12as if they were fused with the rock. What, what is this? he growled. He looked down, the light of the spear
00:05:20It had crept along the ground like roots, securing it in place with shimmering ties.
00:05:26Rogan raised his enormous, bone-covered arm again. A shadow fell over them both. Jack turned the
00:05:33head. Rogan's enormous fist blocked the sky. Damn, yeah, Jack muttered. I thought that spear
00:05:42It would hurt you a little, but I didn't think it would paralyze you. What a shield you have. He put his hand in.
00:05:49on his back. With a fluid movement, he sheathed his greatsword and grasped the enormous
00:05:55"Warhammer. I suppose," said Jack, raising the weapon with both hands, "I'm going to have to use it."
00:06:02a force of the same level as his own. Steve saw it, the hammer. From what he could see of all
00:06:09The weapons of counterfeiting, this was demonic level. Although Rogan could have consumed
00:06:15To become so strong, Jack must have used a demonic beast; he was using something of equal power. No,
00:06:22It was very likely that he was even stronger. He possessed the forging of dwarves mixed with that of men.
00:06:28wolf. There was something Steve noticed the whole time he was with Jack, that not even for a
00:06:34The second one was afraid. He raised the hammer high above his head. The runes on its surface
00:06:41They came to life, glowing with an intense electric blue. The air trembled as the energy surged
00:06:47It was building up inside him, like thunder caged in steel. Jack's eyes narrowed and his voice
00:06:53It sounded low and confident. Let's see how your bones hold up to this. Chapter 1572. Breaking the Moon.
00:07:03Jack had carried the warhammer with him for a long time, but honestly,
00:07:08He'd never particularly liked using it. It wasn't that he couldn't handle it; Jack could.
00:07:14He could wield almost anything, but he much preferred his gigantic sword. He felt that weapon as
00:07:20an extension of his own body. The hammer, however, always felt heavy to him, not only because
00:07:27not because of its weight, but because of the responsibility it entailed. Even so, there was a reason why Jack rarely
00:07:34He used it, and with the current situation, he had no choice but to resort to his power. Quickly,
00:07:41The sky above the mountain darkened as if the world itself could sense what was happening.
00:07:46about to happen. A faint hum of energy spread through the air, and then a violent
00:07:52A wave of power coursed through his entire body. A visible aura began to envelop Jack like a storm.
00:08:00It throbbed through his skin, descended his arms, and soon began to cover the weapon. His armor.
00:08:06It twinkled with a faint blue light, and the hammer trembled slightly as if it too were waking up.
00:08:11Then, with both hands firmly gripping the handle, Jack brandished the warhammer with
00:08:17With all his strength. The edge of the weapon crashed directly against the gigantic skeletal hand.
00:08:24de Rogan. The crash was deafening. The head-on collision of the two powerful forces created a thunderous roar.
00:08:31which shook the entire mountain. The beasts of the nearby forest fled instantly, and even the animals
00:08:38The common people, those who had grown accustomed to the presence of werewolves, dispersed.
00:08:43Seized by panic. Those who lived far away could feel the tremor echoing in the ground
00:08:48Beneath their feet, it sounded like thunder to them, as if a storm had ripped through the sky.
00:08:56The power emanating from the collision sent waves of energy outward, so strong that they injured the
00:09:01Faces of werewolves watched from nearby. Dust and rubble swirled around them.
00:09:08The force of the impact felt like the breath of something ancient and wild. In the end, it was Jack who...
00:09:15He remained standing. The force of his blow had lifted Rogan's enormous arm into the air.
00:09:22Of the two, there was a clear victor in that instant. Rogan's monstrous hand had been hurled toward
00:09:28back, and the white bone that covered it splintered and broke. For the first time since its transformation,
00:09:35The great alpha was forced to retreat. In the middle of his outstretched hand, the cracks were already there.
00:09:42beginning to heal, but the blow had created an opening, one that Jack was ready to exploit.
00:09:48That war hammer made Jack strong enough to do that,
00:09:53Steve thought, his eyes wide as he stared at the shield he held in his hand.
00:09:59He was beginning to wonder if he'd picked the wrong weapon. The hammer radiated incredible power.
00:10:05and even Rogan, in his strange true alpha form, a giant werewolf covered in
00:10:10bones, he had lost in a competition of pure strength. Steve could finally move again,
00:10:16But doubt tormented him. Would he even be able to help in such a battle? He watched Jack charge
00:10:24Again, with the air crackling around him, until suddenly a spear of white light
00:10:29It surged from above and struck Jack squarely in the chest. Even with all his power, even with the
00:10:36With energy coursing through his veins, Jack froze. His body tensed, his gaze fixed.
00:10:42He stood at the front, unable to move an inch. The opportunity he had earned vanished in an instant.
00:10:49In an instant, Rogan had already regained his balance, and now the bone was beginning to sprout from his hands.
00:10:56growing from his fingertips until his entire fist was covered in claws. Energy pulsed through his
00:11:02arm like veins of light. I have to get rid of her, Steve thought, gritting his teeth. Jack can
00:11:10with Rogan, but that little thing sitting on his shoulder, that moon, is the real problem. He lunged forward,
00:11:18digging its claws into the ground. The sound of its feet striking the cracked stone echoed
00:11:24like drums. In front of him, Rogan brandished his gigantic arm, describing a wide arc.
00:11:31Jack leaped at him, slicing through the air with precision. His body was moving faster than
00:11:37what the eye could follow. In the air, he swung his hammer again, without physically impacting this
00:11:44at once, but channeling its energy through the air. A wave of invisible force spread, striking the
00:11:51Rogan's arm slammed like a hammer blow from the wind. The limb crashed to the ground, and the
00:11:57The impact shook the mountain again. Cracks widened beneath Rogan's feet. Jack landed
00:12:04on his arm and began to run upwards, his armor glowing faintly with each step.
00:12:10By then, Steve had already jumped up from the opposite side, scraping the bone surface with his
00:12:17claws as he climbed. His heart pounded in his chest, and the world around him
00:12:23It faded until only one figure filled her vision: the moon. Its white eyes shone faintly.
00:12:30Illegible, calm even as chaos erupted around them. "I'll kill you first!" he shouted.
00:12:37Steve with Bo Shonka. And then Jack will finish off Rogan. I didn't know if she could hear him, but she screamed from everyone.
00:12:45ways, forcing his own courage to express himself. Because deep down, he knew it wouldn't be easy.
00:12:51To surprise her. Even now, she could knock him down with her spear and freeze him just like she did Jack. But
00:12:58Powers as strong as his always had limits. Steve knew this. If he used the ability to
00:13:05She threw the spear at him; she couldn't use it against Jack at the same time, and that was already advantage enough.
00:13:13He swung his arm forward, unleashing an energized claw strike. The gleaming slash sliced through the air.
00:13:20a brilliant blue against the gray sky. Luna moved with precision, balancing her hand across
00:13:26from her and breaking the energy, but Steve's attack was strong enough to
00:13:31to make her stumble backward, even if only for a second. That second was all it took.
00:13:37He needed it. He propelled himself with all his might, leaping high into the air, using the tip of his shield.
00:13:44gleaming. His muscles screamed as he lowered it to his face. He saw the spear move and braced himself. He didn't
00:13:52It didn't matter if he was hurt. Even if he was killed, it didn't matter. As long as Shogan fell, the pack...
00:14:00He would survive. Jack would see to it. But instead of pointing at him, the moon tilted slightly.
00:14:07head. Without even looking, he threw the spear aside. The weapon spun in the air and struck Jack.
00:14:14Perfectly, the light enveloped him once more, freezing his movements completely. His eyes
00:14:21Steve's eyes opened wide, incredulous. He hadn't even needed to aim. Until then.
00:14:28At that moment, he didn't realize that he possessed foresight, that he could see what was coming before he
00:14:34It happened. But it was too late to save herself. Steve's shield swooped down on her, piercing her
00:14:42to one side of his head. The sound was sharp and definitive. His body collapsed instantly and
00:14:49The white gleam disappeared from her eyes. Chapter 1573. The Weight of the Pack. The moon made its decision
00:14:58In that last instant. Instead of hitting Steve or defending himself, instead of even trying to save his
00:15:05Instead of life, she had chosen something entirely different. She had used her last breath to throw her spear.
00:15:11against Jack, sealing his fate, or so he thought. The heist had been a success, but it had cost him dearly.
00:15:18life. Immediately after the spear struck its target, Jack's body froze.
00:15:25trapped in the spear's white light. Rogan wasted no time. He raised his massive arm above
00:15:32its head, and as it did so, the moon's body fell lifeless to the ground. The sound of its body impacting against
00:15:39The earth shook across the battlefield, and even Steve felt a knot in his stomach at the impact.
00:15:45Deaf. Then Rogan moved. His enormous figure leaned forward, the ground trembling beneath him.
00:15:52With each step. Jack, still paralyzed, collapsed like a statue, falling backward. No, no, I can't
00:16:01Stop him, Steve thought, his mind racing and his eyes wide. He's going to hit him.
00:16:08Directly, there's no time to move, it'll be a clean hit. Rogan clasped both hands together above his head.
00:16:15of the head, with its thick muscles tensing beneath layers of bone. The protruding spikes
00:16:21From his forearms they began to stretch, merging into several enormous, spear-like points. With all his
00:16:28The weight of the attack brought his arms down with a roar. The blow struck with devastating force. The massive impact
00:16:36It slammed into the ground where Jack lay, shaking the entire mountaintop. The impact
00:16:42It shattered the stone surface beneath its feet, tearing up the ground and causing a loud crash.
00:16:47thunderous in the air. All the nearby werewolves fell to their knees. The houses and shelters
00:16:54Built on the cliffs, they collapsed, sliding down the slopes as the foundations gave way.
00:16:59Half the mountain seemed to collapse from the force of the impact. And then it arrived
00:17:06The energy. It erupted from the crater like a wave, sweeping away the remaining structures.
00:17:12and destroying what remained of the camp. The mountain trembled violently, as if
00:17:18He also feared the alpha's wrath. Steve, lying on the ground, stared straight ahead through the
00:17:24dust, his throat dry. No. No, no, he shouted, his voice trembling.
00:17:30as I tried to run toward the destruction. The air filled with smoke and debris. Each
00:17:37The heartbeat seemed to drag him even further into despair, until the fog began
00:17:42to dissipate. Amid the storm of dust and broken stones, a silhouette appeared. Jack was still
00:17:49Standing. When the smoke cleared, Steve saw him clearly; blood was dripping from him.
00:17:55His arms and armor were cracked and torn. Bone spikes had pierced him.
00:18:00His shoulder and forearm were hit, one bullet even grazing his ribs, but he was still alive. In front of him,
00:18:07The greatsword gleamed faintly, raised above his head like an iron wall. He had used it.
00:18:13to block the worst of the blow. Jack's breathing was ragged, his whole body trembled,
00:18:20But her aura hadn't faded. In fact, it shone brighter than ever.
00:18:26swirling around him with renewed intensity. Energy flowed through his arms,
00:18:32coming from the weapon he was still wielding and from the war hammer that throbbed weakly beside him.
00:18:37"You have no idea," Jack's voice boomed, echoing off the shattered floor. His gaze
00:18:44He noticed Rogan. You have no idea what this warhammer really represents.
00:18:51Jack raised the weapon again and brandished it with all his might. A blue energy erupted.
00:18:56around the hammer, doubling its size in an instant. The surge struck Rogan's arm as
00:19:03A lightning bolt shattered the bone plate, and Rogan unfurled his enormous limbs. He staggered toward
00:19:10He fell back, and the shockwave knocked him off balance. For the first time, the great alpha seemed
00:19:17Unsure. Jack didn't stop there. He charged forward, his feet pounding the cracked earth,
00:19:24Each step left its own crater. There was no longer a moon to throw another spear, nothing to stop him.
00:19:32Leaping into the air, Jack swung the hammer back behind his head, gripping it with both hands.
00:19:37hands. The weapon's energy whirred, vibrating through his arms, almost alive. This warhammer carries
00:19:45"The strength of every member of my pack!" Jack shouted. His voice was fierce, full of pride and fury.
00:19:53You're not just fighting against me, you're fighting against all of us. The reason Jack hated
00:19:59Using the hammer crossed his mind. It wasn't because it was heavy or slow, but because of what
00:20:05He needed to use it. When he used the weapon's power, he didn't just use its energy. He drew it from it.
00:20:12borrowed from everyone around him. All the werewolves in his pack, regardless of
00:20:17Wherever they were, they suddenly felt their strength waning, whether training,
00:20:23eating or even walking through the city streets. Somewhere, someone could be in
00:20:29mid-conversation and simply faint, or perhaps walk down a flight of stairs before
00:20:35the world would go dark. The idea always troubled Jack. But at that moment, he couldn't afford the
00:20:43The luxury of doubt. The power of the pack flowed toward him, unstoppable, unbreakable, infinite. Jack struck
00:20:51The hammer struck with all its might. The instant it hit Rogan's chest, the sound traveled
00:20:57The sky cracked like thunder. The bone armor covering his torso exploded. His legs cracked.
00:21:04Ribs broke when the armor, which resembled a skull, shattered. Blood spurted from his mouth, splattering
00:21:11The rocks. Jack kicked Rogan in the chest, propelling himself even further into the air, his body twisting as he lifted.
00:21:18The hammer was back above his head. The weapon shone brighter than ever, vibrating with a
00:21:25energy he could barely contain. Then, descending through the air, Jack brandished the warhammer.
00:21:32Second time. The blow struck Rogan's bare chest, and the entire mountain trembled. The energy
00:21:40The hammer's impact traveled down Rogan's body, sliding all the way to the ground. Rogan's enormous figure...
00:21:47She convulsed as her body began to shrink. Her bones sank in, cracking and
00:21:53bending inwards. Its fur lost its shine. Its body crashed to the ground with such force.
00:22:00The force of the force raised a wave of dust that swept across the battlefield. Jack landed beside it, with the
00:22:06His feet slipped slightly as he steadyed himself. He plunged the hammer into the ground, bracing himself against it.
00:22:13She was breathing heavily and her shoulders were bobbing up and down. It had been years since she'd used the real thing.
00:22:20The hammer's force overwhelmed him, and exhaustion struck him suddenly. Slowly, the transformation faded away.
00:22:27of his body. The black fur disappeared as he regained his human form. His armor was
00:22:34Worn out and her arms trembled, but she still stood. If there's one thing werewolves have, Jack said with
00:22:41The ragged breathing is resilience. You're still alive after all that. He turned his head towards the
00:22:48Fallen alpha. Rogan's chest had sunk. His arms lay mangled at strange angles,
00:22:56with exposed bones where they had been torn. His body no longer healed. The strength
00:23:02that once defined him had disappeared. Steve took a step forward, staring intently at the figure
00:23:09devastated. —Let me be the one to finish him, she said softly. Her fists were clenched and her eyes
00:23:16full of determination. This wasn't something you were meant to be involved in. This was
00:23:23It's a problem within our pack. I need to be the one to bear his blood. Jack stared at him for a long time,
00:23:30with the hammer still stuck in the ground between them. Then, silently, he nodded.
00:23:37Chapter 1574. The end of the alpha. The fight was over. The mountain had fallen silent again.
00:23:46except for the faint whistling of the wind and the soft crackling of the stone as it broke under its own weight.
00:23:52It was all over, Rogan's strength had vanished, the monstrous power that once made him
00:23:58Untouchable was fading with each breath. His body had already regained its human form.
00:24:04Fragile and battered, with blood staining his chest. The great alpha who once ruled his
00:24:10The pack now seemed small against the ruin that surrounded it. His moon, in whom he had trusted most
00:24:17To fight by his side, he had disappeared. His lifeless body lay at the foot of the cliff,
00:24:23With lifeless white eyes, his presence completely still. The only thing he had left
00:24:29Rogan was now surrounded by the remaining members of his pack. Around the shattered camp,
00:24:35Silhouettes began to emerge, men and women, with eyes that reflected confusion, fear, and disbelief.
00:24:43They had begun to return, drawn by the sound of the battle and the din that had
00:24:47shook their home to its foundations. However, even upon arriving, none dared
00:24:54approaching. They could see Jack standing firm, his warhammer still stuck in the ground.
00:24:59They could see Steve, half-transformed, his claws stained with blood. Between them
00:25:07Rogan, the once unyielding alpha, lay defeated. None of the pack seemed willing
00:25:13to intervene. Even those who had once sworn loyalty to Rogan now hesitated. They understood,
00:25:20Whether by instinct or fear, they knew the fight was over. Even if any of them
00:25:26I would have wanted to save him, but how could they? How could they face the two who had
00:25:32Did they do what no one thought possible, defeat Rogan, their leader, their alpha? The dust settled.
00:25:39He moved slowly across the battlefield as Steve advanced. He was breathing heavily, but
00:25:44Her expression was firm. She stopped beside Rogan, who was barely breathing, blood pooling in his veins.
00:25:51under his back. The wound Jack had inflicted was fatal, so deep that the ground
00:25:57It was stained dark red. It didn't have to be like that, Rogan, Steve said quietly.
00:26:03Her voice trembled slightly, but her eyes never left the man in front of her.
00:26:10That's not true. The others didn't have to die. Nobody had to die. We could
00:26:18having reached an agreement with the Redwyn Kingdom pack. We didn't have to convert
00:26:23This is a war between packs. He crouched down and spoke in a low but loud enough voice.
00:26:28clear enough for those nearby to hear. Although we both come from different backgrounds
00:26:34Packs, we share the same blood, the same pain. We all fight the same battles.
00:26:40that follow us everywhere. Do you really think we're so weak, that the only one
00:26:46Is our way of life giving in to our instincts? Even if we couldn't stop ourselves,
00:26:52There's always another way. There's always another option. But instead, you did this, you did this
00:26:59the only way left. Rogan's chest rose and fell erratically. He opened the
00:27:06His eyes snapped open, and the red he perceived now was faint. He didn't speak. Steve didn't know if it was because
00:27:13The pain, or perhaps because she had no response. Her breathing was shallow, and each exhalation made a sound.
00:27:20Rough and wet. Jack approached, his warhammer slung over his shoulder. He looked at Rogan,
00:27:27Steve, and then the wounded alpha. What happens now? Jack asked. When you eliminate him,
00:27:34What will happen to the others? Steve didn't look up as he answered. From what I've heard,
00:27:41If I were part of the same pack and challenged him to a real duel, I would become the new
00:27:46He was the alpha and would control everyone here. That's how I thought it would be the first time I challenged him. He paused,
00:27:54lightly squeezing my hand. But since I left, and now that I've returned from another pack,
00:28:00If I kill him like that, they'll become omega werewolves. A broken pack without an alpha. They'll be leaderless.
00:28:07Lost. Jack nodded slightly, understanding the weight behind the words. That's why
00:28:16Having you here helps, Steve continued. You can integrate them into your pack, at least until
00:28:22They decide what to do. Perhaps they want to stay together, perhaps they will join the kingdom completely.
00:28:27of the Redwings. Either way, they'll have a home again. Jack's lips curled into a smile.
00:28:34with a slight smile. You don't even have to ask, she said. Of course I'll accept them.
00:28:42Steve nodded gratefully. His gaze returned to Rogan. He knelt beside him, slowly lowering himself.
00:28:49until he was at the dying man's eye level. He placed a hand under Rogan's head, lifting it
00:28:56Carefully, holding her on the ground, almost like someone cradling a wounded child. Her palm
00:29:02She trembled slightly, the warmth of life fading beneath her fingers. Never in her life
00:29:08Steve had imagined this moment, that he would be the one to hold Rogan like this, that
00:29:13He would be the one to end it all. From the very beginning, when he escaped from captivity.
00:29:18And when he found this place, Rogan was the one who offered him safety. Back then, Steve wasn't
00:29:25Nothing, he was lost, broken, hunted. The world had been cruel, and he didn't trust anyone.
00:29:32No one, not even his own blood. But Rogan had been different. Rogan had
00:29:38offered him a place to belong. It was there, under Rogan's protection, that Steve recovered
00:29:44His purpose. The camp had given him a reason to stand firm, to fight,
00:29:51to believe that werewolves could be more than what the world saw them as. And now
00:29:56That same man lay dying before him.
00:29:59"This hurts," Steve whispered.
00:30:02It always was. Even when we fought, I hoped it wouldn't come to this. He swallowed.
00:30:09With difficulty. The truth is, you were the closest thing I had to family. Almost.
00:30:16like a father. Jack stood silently a few steps away, saying nothing.
00:30:23The other werewolves watched from the sidelines, not daring to move or speak.
00:30:28Steve took a deep breath and transformed his right hand. Brown fur spread up his arm,
00:30:34with claws extended as his muscles tensed. He placed his clawed hand on the
00:30:40Rogan's chest, slightly to the left, just above his heart. It was the cleanest way.
00:30:48For a werewolf, destroying the heart was one of the only sure methods,
00:30:52Whether it was that or their head. Their bodies could heal from almost anything, but not from that. He didn't want to.
00:31:00complicate things. Rogan didn't deserve this. Rogan's body trembled. He raised a hand,
00:31:08weakly gripping Steve's wrist. For a moment, Steve froze,
00:31:14Unsure whether he should continue. Then he felt it, a slight, almost invisible nod.
00:31:21With tears in his eyes, Steve plunged his clawed hand into Rogan's chest. The sound was sharp,
00:31:27Final. His claws pierced flesh, bone, and heart. Rogan gasped softly,
00:31:35as blood flowed from his mouth when he met Steve's eyes for the last time
00:31:39time. And then, with a voice so weak it was almost lost in the wind, Rogan uttered his last words.
00:31:46Words. We weren't just hiding from humans, she whispered. Be careful, with the being called a soku.
00:31:54Chapter 1575, The Rise of a New Alpha. The last words that came out of Rogan's mouth
00:32:02They echoed in Steve's mind, repeating themselves over and over until they barely sounded real.
00:32:09Be careful, with the so-called "soku." It was a name Steve had never heard before. Its sound seemed...
00:32:16Strange, even ancient. What was a soku? Who was a soku? And, to go further, to say that it wasn't just
00:32:25They hid from humans, so what was a soku? When Steve joined Rogan's pack
00:32:32So many years ago, the mountain camp was already established. Rogan used to talk about his
00:32:38He distrusted humans, their greed, and the chaos they brought. He would rant for hours.
00:32:44about how werewolves had no choice but to hide from the world. Steve had believed it.
00:32:51She had followed his example. But now, upon hearing those last words, a rift had opened in everything.
00:32:58what he thought he knew. If Rogan's final thoughts weren't about humans, if they were about that
00:33:04The only name, about that individual, then perhaps the real reason why they had been
00:33:10The reason he was hiding wasn't what any of them thought. Was Rogan afraid of him? Steve wondered. Was he a
00:33:17Was Soku powerful enough to terrify even him? He wanted answers, but there were none left.
00:33:24There was no one to ask. The man who could have known was gone, and with him, the truth.
00:33:30Steve felt an emptiness in his chest. He felt a pain in his heart that no force could heal.
00:33:39He glanced down one last time at Rogan's lifeless body and whispered, "Goodbye, Rogan. You did a good job."
00:33:45I work leading the pack, most of the time, at least. There were only a few setbacks.
00:33:52along the way. He tried to smile, but it came out broken. Straightening his back, Steve stood there for a while,
00:34:00Without saying a word. His shoulders were heavy, his gaze fixed on the sky that stretched out before him.
00:34:06endlessly above the mountain peaks. Jack, who had remained silent behind him,
00:34:13Finally, he approached. He stopped beside his brother and gently placed a hand on his shoulder. For a
00:34:20For a moment, Jack thought he was just being comforted, but then he felt it. A strange tremor ran through his
00:34:27fingers, a slight tremor that made adrenaline course through his veins. His instincts screamed at him,
00:34:34Just like before a fight. Steve, Jack said slowly, his tone higher. Turn around.
00:34:43Steve didn't react. He remained motionless, his gaze distant, lost in his thoughts.
00:34:49"Steve," Jack repeated, this time louder, more urgently. "Turn around." The shout broke the
00:34:58Steve was confused. He blinked, snapping back to reality, and turned to look at his brother.
00:35:05What's wrong? he asked, confused. What's wrong? Jack narrowed his eyes as he took a step back. In the
00:35:13The moment their eyes met, she felt a knot in her stomach. She could see it, the faint glow
00:35:20that wasn't there before. Steve, listen to me carefully. Jack slowly raised his hand,
00:35:27In a firm but serious voice. You have the eyes, eyes. He didn't need to finish the sentence. Steve knew exactly.
00:35:35What it meant. He had become an alpha. His breath caught in his throat. He raised his hand.
00:35:43She trembled as if she expected to see something on her skin that would explain what was happening. How?
00:35:49How did this happen? he said. I'm part of your pack. Everything should be okay, right? It shouldn't. No
00:36:00I should become one so quickly. That's not possible. Jack didn't reply immediately.
00:36:07And Steve felt a growing panic in his chest. His heart was pounding and he felt a tingling sensation.
00:36:13His body was filled with a stinging energy he couldn't control. He needed to be sure. Without
00:36:20Without saying another word, Steve turned and ran toward the werewolves who had gathered nearby.
00:36:27Their eyes were fixed on him, nervous, uncertain, frightened. Looking at them closely, Steve remained
00:36:35Paralyzed. They all had blue eyes. Not one, not two, all of them. They weren't broken.
00:36:43Nor were they lost. They hadn't become omegas. Instead, they were bonded to him. Steve could feel it.
00:36:52the connection forming deep within his being, the bond that only an alpha could feel.
00:36:58"I don't understand," Steve said, his voice trembling. "I left this pack. I was part of yours, Jack."
00:37:07Even if I somehow became the alpha, how could they follow me? Even if I killed their leader,
00:37:12That shouldn't make me his. This isn't how it works. He ran a hand through his hair,
00:37:20With my mind racing. Are history books wrong? Is everything wrong? Or is it something completely different?
00:37:28different? Panic began to grip her chest, not out of fear of power, but because of what it might be
00:37:35Meaning. If he was now an alpha, and Jack was too, then the two of them... Would they see each other?
00:37:42finally forced to fight each other? Would the world itself push them into conflict? Their breath
00:37:50His heart raced, his hands trembling at the thought. He didn't want to believe it, but deep down, he knew how.
00:37:56The laws of their species applied. Two alphas could never coexist peacefully, not for long.
00:38:03Time. Why are you panicking? Jack asked suddenly, his voice calm and steady. He approached,
00:38:11Gradually regaining her usual confident smile. Isn't this the best possible outcome?
00:38:17Look at what's in front of you. You've become the leader of all these werewolves. Esteve
00:38:24He looked at him in disbelief. "They know you, Steve," Jack continued. "They trust you. They've seen the..."
00:38:33What kind of person are you? I'm a stranger to them. But you? You're the one who can guide them.
00:38:40Now? You can give them what Rogan couldn't. Jack patted him gently on the arm.
00:38:48And besides, she said, with a slightly wider smile, we don't have to accept everything
00:38:53The rules that have been imposed on us. We can fight against them. If anyone can prove that two
00:39:00Alphas don't have to destroy each other, it's us. You and me. Steve looked up and met the
00:39:08Jack's tone softened. "We'll show them, Steve. We'll show them that the..."
00:39:16Blood, true blood, family, is stronger than what these laws say it has to be
00:39:22The tension in Steve's shoulders eased a little. Jack's words had that effect.
00:39:29Simple, direct, always interrupting the noise. Steve let out a trembling sigh,
00:39:36And his heart gradually calmed. Jack had always been the one to face things head-on.
00:39:42Head held high, he who found light even in the darkest moments. Perhaps it was time to
00:39:48He told him to do the same. He looked again at the fallen Rogan, at the pack that had gathered.
00:39:53silently around him, and then to his brother. The mountain wind carried a faint scent of
00:40:00Ash and blood, but underneath, there was something more, a sense of change, of something beginning
00:40:06New. Still, even as she tried to find comfort in Jack's words, a question arose.
00:40:12A question lingered in the back of his mind, refusing to fade. Who was Unzoku? And
00:40:20Why was Rogan so afraid of him? Chapter 1576, Echoes of the Past. For a long moment,
00:40:28Steve stared at the fire. The flickering flames projected shifting patterns.
00:40:34Gold and red upon her face, and in her ceaseless dance, she seemed to see it all anew, the
00:40:40mountains, the fight, Rogan's last breath, and the weight of everything that followed. He didn't move.
00:40:47He didn't even blink. The others noticed he had reached the end of his story. The silence that followed was
00:40:54dense, charged with all the emotions that his story had stirred. For Steve,
00:41:00It was as if the memories were still alive inside that fire, flickering and burning without
00:41:05Cesar. For Gary and the rest of the group, listening had been a real rollercoaster ride. They had
00:41:12faced his own difficulties in Slough and beyond, but listen to the struggles of those who
00:41:18The stories of those who came before, from generations past, gave everything a new sense of depth.
00:41:24The story of the Redwin pack, the battle between the two brothers, and the name Unzoku had them
00:41:30left astonished and unsettled. They had expected the story to be simpler, perhaps more heroic.
00:41:36But this was much more complex. They weren't just stories of strength and leadership, but stories
00:41:42of pain, sacrifice, and survival. The Redwin pack to which Steve and Jack belonged sounded
00:41:49Extraordinary. The way Steve talked about them made it clear they weren't werewolves.
00:41:54Anyone. They had achieved something unique, something so powerful that it still leaves its mark even now.
00:42:01Centuries later. Upon hearing about them, Gary wondered what would have happened if things had been different.
00:42:07They had been different on their own journeys. What if, instead of the pack they met, they had stumbled upon each other first?
00:42:14with the Redwin pack? Would their story have followed the same path? Would they have stumbled upon history
00:42:21From Steve, or would the threads of fate have led them to a completely different place?
00:42:25Still, Gary thought, as his mind wandered while he stared into the embers, he didn't give me the answers
00:42:32I was expecting it. He leaned back a little, lost in thought. I wondered if this would explain
00:42:40Why are we here? Perhaps it would give me a clue about the medallion or how it was created. But no.
00:42:46They didn't even mention it. Nothing that made sense. And even after all that, there still wasn't any.
00:42:53Mission update. Gary sighed inwardly. The story hadn't resolved any of them.
00:43:00of the deepest mysteries he pursued. Even so, it wasn't a total loss. Now he knew something
00:43:08Importantly, he had discovered the origin of his warhammer. He was certain of it. The weapon
00:43:15that Jack had used in Steve's story, its shape, its shine, even the power it unleashed,
00:43:20It was the same one Gary was holding now. The same weapon whose active ability he had discovered in the
00:43:27Battle. Now it all made sense. The weapon had been designed for werewolves from the start.
00:43:35The power it exuded was adapted to its species. And that meant that the others, the weapons
00:43:42The weapons used by Lupus and his pack must also have come from that same place. Each weapon had its own
00:43:48Aura, their own unique sensation, but all seemed to be united by the same origin. Upon realizing this,
00:43:56Gary's thoughts filled with curiosity and possibilities. If these weapons were there, what
00:44:02What was happening with the armor? He remembered how Jack's armor had fused with his body, how it
00:44:09had transformed with him and strengthened him in both his human and wolf forms. If that
00:44:15The armor still exists somewhere, Gary thought, I have to find it, and if it's not Jack's,
00:44:21Then Steve's would be out there. The idea filled him with excitement and determination. That kind of
00:44:28Protection could change everything in future battles. Kai, who had been sitting quietly
00:44:35By the fire, he broke the silence. So in the end, they both became alphas, he said.
00:44:41Looking at Steve and Lupus. Brothers, huh? He tilted his head slightly, with a half-smile.
00:44:49So this story has a happy ending? Steve looked up from the flames. The question
00:44:57It hung in the air for a moment before she finally answered, in a slow and
00:45:01Thoughtful. Happy? He repeated. I suppose the best way to describe it would be that it's continuous. He exhaled,
00:45:12watching the fire crackle. Several years have passed since then, and neither of them has had
00:45:18problems. I took charge of my pack and made sure they were well cared for, while Jack continued
00:45:25She was focused on her life and taking care of her own responsibilities. She smiled slightly. We continued
00:45:32We talk occasionally. But honestly, we've both been so busy with our
00:45:38families and our own problems, which means we almost never see each other. And, in a way, probably
00:45:45That's for the best. The less we're together, the less chance there is of complications. Kai frowned.
00:45:53She frowned slightly, thinking about it. Could things really be that simple? Just staying
00:46:00Separated and pretending the problem didn't exist? In the world they now lived in, that seemed to be the case.
00:46:06Impossible. There were always people, forces, that would never allow two alphas to coexist.
00:46:13peacefully. Someone, somewhere, would always try to provoke conflict. And what happened?
00:46:20"When did you become an alpha?" Lupus asked cautiously. "It wasn't how you expected, was it?"
00:46:27I'm sure you've wondered about that a lot. Esteve felt it slowly and his expression tightened.
00:46:34Lupus narrowed his eyes slightly. Part of him wondered if someone else had intervened.
00:46:41Someone powerful watching from afar, influencing everything. After all, Kai himself had
00:46:48became alpha under mysterious circumstances, breaking the rule that said there could only have been
00:46:53Two alphas. And now, there were three. It was a dangerous pattern worth paying attention to.
00:47:02Before anyone else could speak, Gary suddenly raised his voice.
00:47:07"I want to ask you something," he said in a serious tone.
00:47:10Everyone turned to look at him. Kai seemed bewildered by the sudden interruption.
00:47:15"How long do men live, wolf?" Gary asked.
00:47:20The group exchanged confused glances. It was a strange question after everything they had just done.
00:47:26He heard it, so out of place that even Kai looked at him with a confused expression. Esteve blinked and laughed.
00:47:32"Gently." "Oh, that's a strange question," he admitted. "But I'll be honest. Most of us don't reach..."
00:47:41We never reach our full potential. We're always fighting or getting into trouble. So many of us die.
00:47:48long before we reached our limit. He paused, thinking about the past. I've heard about
00:47:56Some werewolves are very strong and live to be 120 years old or more. It's not something most people know.
00:48:03Remember. Gary nodded slowly, absorbing the information. A longer life than that of the
00:48:10Humans, but not for thousands of years. And yet, his mind returned to the story. The name Unzoku existed
00:48:19In his time, thousands of years later. That should be impossible. He looked back at the fire, his mind
00:48:27Accelerated. If Rogan feared that name then, and still exists, what kind of being could live that long?
00:48:34"What happened at the end of your story?" Gary finally asked, breaking the silence. "You said that..."
00:48:42Rogan mentioned Unzoku before he died. Did you find out who he was? Or why he was so afraid of him? The fire
00:48:50It exploded, sending a trail of sparks into the dark sky, and everyone waited in silence for the
00:48:56Steve's answer. Chapter 1577, Whispers of Unzoku. In a way, the only real connection that
00:49:05They had found, between the past and the present, the thread that united everything; it was the figure, or perhaps the
00:49:11monster, known as Unzoku. Whatever it was—a person, a myth, or something beyond both—its name
00:49:19He was the only one who appeared in both timelines. Perhaps that was the reason they were there in
00:49:26First place. Perhaps he was the key. Still, a part of Gary wasn't convinced. If Unzoku
00:49:34That was indeed the cause; surely a mission would have appeared by now to guide them to him. The absence of
00:49:41One made it all seem like a coincidence, or worse, something the system itself wanted to hide.
00:49:48The figure called Unzoku, Steve began, lowering his voice as the fire crackled behind him. For a long time
00:49:55Some time after Rogan's death, we continued living in the mountains because of the fear that I
00:50:00I felt it. I took Rogan's warning seriously, perhaps too seriously. He looked toward the flames,
00:50:08His eyes reflected an orange light. I searched everywhere for his name. I spoke with other men.
00:50:15wolf, travelers, and hunters—anyone who might have heard the stories. But all that
00:50:21What I discovered about him was unsettling. The group listened attentively as Steve continued.
00:50:28Wherever he appeared, death followed. Entire settlements vanished. Herds
00:50:35They disappeared without a trace. Not even the strongest beasts seemed to survive where
00:50:41He walked. It was as if his mere presence was a curse. He paused, rubbing his temples.
00:50:49Before continuing. Finally, I located some older members of my pack, those who had
00:50:55I was with Rogan in the beginning, before I joined. That's when I learned the truth.
00:51:02Steve looked at them with a serious expression. Rogan wasn't with the whole pack from the beginning. He came
00:51:09from a much older one. And it was the only survivor. That was the first time it was
00:51:16He mentioned the name Unsoku, long before the rest of us knew it.
00:51:22"I suppose," Steve continued, "that Unsoku was the one who destroyed Rogan's first pack. He exterminated them."
00:51:28completely. That's why he hid in the mountains all those years. Not because of humans, nor because of the
00:51:36hunters, but for him. The fire crackled loudly as Steve breathed slowly.
00:51:42After listening to stories from all over the country, I came to a conclusion. Unsoku is the closest thing to...
00:51:49The devil who walks the earth. No other name inspires such fear, and then, upon hearing
00:51:56Other stories left me even more confused. A chill ran through the group. Even Gary,
00:52:03Having heard the name before, the description sent a chill down her spine. The way Steve spoke
00:52:09Unsoku fit perfectly with what Gary knew, someone, or something, that sowed chaos and
00:52:15War appeared wherever it went. But there was something Gary still didn't understand. Why? Why would anyone
00:52:23So, did he want werewolves to fight each other? What was the purpose? Another revelation took hold.
00:52:30of his thoughts. If no one in Steve's time had had problems with transformations
00:52:36During the full moon, there would have been no reason for them to contact Unsoku, not even him.
00:52:41They considered him a god. At that time, Unsoku wasn't worshipped. He was feared. Steve's voice brought Gary out.
00:52:50of his thoughts. But that's all I'll say about him for now, he said, brushing the ash off his face.
00:52:56knee when standing up. Unsoku is a name that worries me, not you. You're new to this world,
00:53:04You're still learning what it means to be free. Enjoy it! Don't burden yourself with my ghosts.
00:53:12He stretched, gazing at the night sky. It's getting late. I know some people have plenty of energy.
00:53:20But sleep is still good for the mind. We'll arrive at our campsite tomorrow.
00:53:25And then you can tell me how much things have changed with respect to my stories.
00:53:29Deare wanted to ask more, wanted to press him for details, but something told her
00:53:36He shouldn't. Asking too many questions would only arouse suspicion. If Steve noticed
00:53:43From all they already knew about Unsoku, about the medallion, questions might arise that weren't there.
00:53:48Ready to respond. One simple slip could unravel everything. So, for now, he remained silent.
00:53:56Silent. While everyone else was getting ready for bed, Steve continued with his nightly routine.
00:54:02He went from shop to shop to see how everyone else was doing. Apparently, it was something he always did.
00:54:09making sure no one hid their injuries or problems. It was a habit born of experience.
00:54:16Meanwhile, the trio had begun setting up their tent, or at least trying to.
00:54:21Lupus and Gary stood there, staring at the pile of poles and sheets as if they were a
00:54:27ancient puzzle. The confusion on their faces was almost comical. Kai, meanwhile,
00:54:34He knelt beside them, his patience wearing thin with each passing second as he assembled the
00:54:39frame. "Just hold that up," Kai said tensely as he pointed toward one of the
00:54:46posts. "Like this?" Gary asked, tilting it the wrong way. "No, like this." During the
00:54:54In the following minutes, the camp was filled with the sound of Kai's frustrated instructions,
00:55:00The noise of the lampposts and the occasional muffled curse muttered under their breath. Finally,
00:55:05When they had something that vaguely resembled a tent, Gary lay back on his heels.
00:55:11And he watched the firelight flicker through the fabric. “You know,” he said, breaking the brief silence.
00:55:18With her voice, "listening to that whole story, I wondered, do we have to be like this?" Lupus raised
00:55:25He raised an eyebrow, though he didn't look up from tying a rope. "I mean," Gary continued,
00:55:31"If they managed to coexist for years without fighting, can't we do the same?" "We've already lost."
00:55:37"A lot. If we continue like this, if we keep fighting, there will only be more losses for both sides."
00:55:45For a few moments, no one spoke. Then Lupus finally answered, his voice calm but firm.
00:55:53"Are you an idiot?" he said curtly. "I already told you I don't want to fight. Even after everything that's happened."
00:56:01"I still don't want to." She tightened one last knot and sat down. In any case, hearing about those two
00:56:09My brothers gave me more confidence. They fought against their destiny for years. They proved that it's possible.
00:56:17If they could do it, so can I. My will is stronger than theirs. I will not yield to anyone.
00:56:24Stupidity. Gary smiled slightly, relieved by her words. For the first time in a long time,
00:56:32It seemed they were really making progress toward peace. "Yes," Gary said quietly. "Maybe you have
00:56:39"Reason." He looked back at the fire, his eyes reflecting its glow. "You know, after hearing the name of
00:56:47Unzoku in all of this, I can't stop thinking about it. Perhaps that's the reason we're here now.
00:56:53It's to find a way, to prove that alphas are not meant to fight
00:56:58"among each other." Lupus looked at him but didn't interrupt. "Think about it," Gary continued. "The medallion brought us
00:57:06Here. It only activated when the three of us faced off. And now, here we are, hearing about another one
00:57:14On that occasion, the alphas resisted the same fate. Perhaps that is the goal. Perhaps so it is.
00:57:21"How do we stop it for good?" As she finished speaking, Kai suddenly turned his head. He had heard
00:57:28Something, light footsteps on the grass. Through the faint orange glow of the fire, they saw
00:57:35Astrid walked by, her expression calm but unreadable. "Oh, you three are slower than you think."
00:57:42"I was thinking," he said, smiling. "I'll give them a little more time before I check on them again." He did
00:57:49A wave of his hand and he walked away, his silhouette disappearing into the darkness. But as he disappeared
00:57:55At the sound of their footsteps, Kai's expression hardened slightly. He looked back at Gary and Lupus.
00:58:01"That was close," Kai said quietly. "Do you think he heard what you just said?"
00:58:10Chapter 1578 A Night of Unease
00:58:13All three had had trouble sleeping that night. There was more than one reason, and the
00:58:21More importantly, he was snoring just a few feet away. They were sleeping in the same tent.
00:58:26Lupus. For most of their journey, Lupus had been their enemy, or at least the alpha.
00:58:33a rival who had positioned himself on the opposite side in every conflict they had faced. Share
00:58:39A small, cramped shop with him there was now, unsettling, to say the least. Every time Gary or Kai
00:58:46They moved, the canvas creaked, the air tightened, and the silence felt so heavy that it was
00:58:52Suffocating. Nobody wanted to close their eyes first. Everyone remembered what the screen said.
00:58:58system, if they died here, they would also die in the real world. That fact weighed on them like a
00:59:05sword. If Lupus had wanted to eliminate them, this would have been the perfect opportunity. They were
00:59:13Weakened, disarmed, and trapped in the same space, they would have no trouble attacking, and all of them would.
00:59:19They knew. But there was another reason why none of them could relax. It wasn't just about
00:59:26Lupus, nor the fear of betrayal. It was about what had happened that very night. The conversation
00:59:34about the three alphas, about Unzoku and his connection to the strange medallion. They had talked with too much
00:59:40freedom, forgetting that Steve, a veteran werewolf with much sharper hearing than that of
00:59:46Any human was nearby. If he had heard them, what would he have thought? Would he confront them? Would he...
00:59:54Would I believe them? Or worse, would I see them as a threat? It's okay if we talk, right? Garre whispered.
01:00:03Finally, staring at the dark ceiling of the shop, Kai's voice came from somewhere to his left.
01:00:09Flat and irritated. Don't you think you've talked enough for today? Lupus let out a sigh
01:00:16Silent. I already checked. I don't sense anyone close enough to hear. If
01:00:24We're speaking in hushed tones, we shouldn't have any problems. "It should be," Garre repeated nervously.
01:00:30Lupus gave a half-shrug, the sheets rustling. Yes. But as I'm fairly certain of
01:00:39Steve already heard everything, it doesn't matter, right? Let's talk while we still can. Garre groaned and
01:00:47She covered her face with one hand. She felt shame creeping up her neck. Of course. I didn't even think about it.
01:00:55"The werewolf has good hearing," he muttered. "I got carried away by the story, that's all. You got it."
01:01:03Kai said, rolling his eyes, though no one could see him in the dark. You basically gave him
01:01:10A confession. Ignoring Kai's barb, Garre spoke again. But is it really so bad if Steve
01:01:17Does he know the truth? Think about it. He seems like a good person, even kind. He's been helping us all this time.
01:01:26Time. If I knew, perhaps it would help us find the other pack and complete the mission.
01:01:33Kai let out a quiet sigh that sounded more like a grunt. Do you watch any movies or
01:01:39Are you reading any stories? Garre frowned. What does that have to do with anything? It's common sense.
01:01:47Kai interrupted. We don't even know how time works here. What if this world is connected?
01:01:54directly with ours? What we do here could change everything when we get back. Or maybe
01:02:00Perhaps it's a separate timeline. In any case, we don't know the rules. It was removed under the
01:02:08blanket and continued, her voice high but controlled. Let's just say we told him everything. How are we supposed to
01:02:15Will we convince him? Hey, we're werewolves from the future who travel through time. Oh, and all three of us are alphas.
01:02:24stronger than anyone you've ever met. We also have a floating blue screen that tells us what
01:02:30To do. He paused. And then what? He'll ask, what is a system? And we'll answer, it's like a
01:02:40Game. Great, except they don't even have digital games here. Garre remained silent,
01:02:47Letting Kai's sarcasm run its course, Kai groaned softly. "It's not just stupid,"
01:02:54It's dangerous. Lupus spoke next, his tone calm but thoughtful. Perhaps. But it still exists.
01:03:03the possibility that he believes us. And if he does, that could make things easier for everyone. We could
01:03:11Stop hiding and focus on what's happening. Kai turned away, burying his face in
01:03:17her arms. "You two are hopeless," she muttered. She tried to let the conversation die down there.
01:03:26In reality, he was exhausted, not only physically, but mentally. Part of him wished he had been
01:03:33transported there with another person. Marie, perhaps, who really thought before she acted. Even
01:03:40Olivia, as reckless as she was, at least had some common sense. But Gary and Lupus? They seemed...
01:03:48They acted entirely on instinct and emotion, and somehow, it worked out for them. Kai wasn't
01:03:54I was unsure whether that frustrated him or impressed him more. Finally, silence returned. The soft sound of
01:04:02Breath filled the tent, and although her thoughts continued to swirl, exhaustion
01:04:08It finally took hold of them. When the morning light filtered through the thin fabric,
01:04:14They realized that, against all odds, they had managed to sleep. When they crawled out,
01:04:21Stretching and blinking at the daylight, they were surprised to find everything normal.
01:04:27Steve was already awake, patrolling the camp, keeping an eye on everyone. No one seemed suspicious.
01:04:34No one seemed angry or suspicious. For a brief moment, Gary wondered if perhaps,
01:04:41Perhaps Steve hadn't heard them after all. As they walked through the
01:04:47camp, following Steve along the forest path, Gary approached the others.
01:04:53"Perhaps he didn't hear us," she whispered. It was then that another voice interrupted.
01:04:58Listen to what? A werewolf from Steve's group turned around, raising an eyebrow.
01:05:06He was several steps ahead, much further ahead than Steve had been the night before. Gary froze.
01:05:14His mouth opened slightly, but no words came out. The other werewolf smiled.
01:05:19slightly before turning around and continuing his walk. Guy approached and murmured softly,
01:05:26Gary. Very soft. Gary's stomach churned. If even that guy had heard them whispering,
01:05:34What were the odds that Steve hadn't done it? Even so, they couldn't let it happen.
01:05:40That thought persisted. They had more important things to focus on now.
01:05:45Because finally, after what seemed like days of travel, they arrived. The leafy trees
01:05:52They began to dwindle, and the scent of pine gave way to fresh, open air. The sound of running water
01:05:59It echoed down below. Steve moved forward, pushing his way through the last line of bushes until he reached the
01:06:05Edge of a cliff. She turned towards them, the wind whipping her hair, and pointed ahead.
01:06:12"Here we are," he said with a slight smile. "The place we call home."
01:06:20Chapter 1579, The Hidden Valley
01:06:23Gary and the others moved closer to the edge of the cliff for a better view. Looking down,
01:06:30What they saw left all three of them momentarily breathless. Below them rose an immense mountain.
01:06:36whose summit was enveloped in a ring of dense, swirling clouds. The fog swirled endlessly,
01:06:42hiding what lay at the summit. It was the same mountain Steve had described in his story,
01:06:48What had once been the heart of their pack's home, but now they saw what lay at its base.
01:06:55At the foot of the mountain lay an entire village, alive and bustling, built around the
01:07:00roots. Thin plumes of smoke rose lazily into the air from scattered chimneys and
01:07:07Campfires. Wooden and stone houses rose in layers up the hillside, and narrow paths
01:07:13They wound among them like veins. Carts circulated through the streets, carrying goods and
01:07:19tools. But instead of horses, the carts were pulled by transformed werewolves.
01:07:26Large and powerful, yet smiling as they worked. They moved to the rhythm of the music.
01:07:32laughing among themselves, clearly proud of the community they had built. A couple of men
01:07:38Younger wolves ran along the side of the road, challenging each other to keep up.
01:07:44From the cars, their laughter echoed faintly toward the cliffs. Well, said Steve, with the
01:07:50Arms crossed, standing beside them. What do you think? A lot has changed, hasn't it? The three of them were too
01:07:59We were too stunned to respond immediately. It was more than impressive, it was surreal. A town
01:08:06A whole community of werewolves, living openly. Without fear, without hiding. Some worked in
01:08:14partial transformations, climbing rooftops to make repairs with clawed hands and
01:08:19steady balance. Others transformed themselves completely to carry heavy materials, with their
01:08:25fur glistening in the morning light. Even the children changed shape as they played.
01:08:31A stain, shifting from humans to wolves amidst laughter. Gary couldn't stop staring. The world he knew,
01:08:40The one he came from had nothing like it. In his time, werewolves still lived in secret.
01:08:47Always cautious, always watching their backs. However, here, in what was technically the past,
01:08:54They thrived freely. It made no sense. Despite being from an earlier era, this place seemed much...
01:09:03more advanced, at least socially, than Gary could have imagined. Before any of them could
01:09:10To speak again, Steve took a running start and jumped straight off the cliff. "Wait! What?" Gary exclaimed.
01:09:18Taking a step forward. Taro Steve was already gone, plummeting down before transforming in mid-air.
01:09:25in his werewolf form. With a powerful kick against the mountainside, he took off running,
01:09:32leaping from tree to tree as if descending a ladder of branches. Lupus smiled. "I suppose that
01:09:40"That's our signal." Without hesitation, he jumped after him. Gary and Kai exchanged a quick glance before
01:09:47Follow them. Mid-fall, both transformed, their bodies stretched and
01:09:53They restructured, their claws digging into the bark of the trees as they descended at full speed
01:09:58Speed in their pursuit. The wind whipped at their ears, the world became a blur
01:10:05Green and brown. The adrenaline consumed the remnants of the previous night's fatigue. "You know?" Kai said.
01:10:12As they ran through the treetops, "this must be incredible for Lupus." Gary landed
01:10:19Beside him, digging its claws into the wood for a grip. "What do you mean?" "Think about it."
01:10:26Kai answered, jumping to the next branch. "From what your father told us, he felt the same way.
01:10:33The werewolves of his land were trapped in the ruined city, always in hiding. But your father
01:10:39I wanted freedom for them. I wanted to build a home where they wouldn't have to live in fear.
01:10:46"What we see now, this town, is exactly what he dreamed of." Gary nodded slowly,
01:10:53Understanding. Kai continued, thoughtfully. "The threat to them right now is humans."
01:11:00They are stronger here than in our time. But in our era, the greatest fear is not the
01:11:07humans, but vampires. And yet, I haven't heard anyone mention them here. In any story,
01:11:15Not once. I wonder what happened to them." With that, Kai lunged forward, leaping from the last tree and
01:11:23landing heavily on the forest floor. Gary followed, running side by side until
01:11:29They pushed through the last row of trees and reached the others. When they emerged, several werewolves...
01:11:36They looked around, surprised at how quickly they had managed to keep up. "You caught up with us pretty quickly."
01:11:42"Quickly," Steve said, looking over his shoulder with a smile. "We're a little excited."
01:11:49Kai answered, brushing the dirt off his arms. They continued together along the path until the forest
01:11:56It cleared, revealing the outskirts of the settlement. Wide dirt roads
01:12:01They branched off in different directions, leading to the heart of the town. Steve began to guide them.
01:12:07while instructing the others in his pack to return to their usual tasks.
01:12:12Wherever they looked, life went on at a leisurely pace; builders, merchants,
01:12:19Children, the elderly. Almost everyone they encountered was a werewolf, though Gary did notice a few humans.
01:12:25Here and there. They stopped near shops or outdoor stalls, speaking in low voices and with a
01:12:32rigid posture. From what he heard, they were merchants who had come to trade.
01:12:37They had some possessions, but they didn't plan to stay long. Steve noticed Gary's look and explained while
01:12:44They walked, "We earn most of our money working as mercenaries. The jobs
01:12:50They come from nearby cities, as guards, monster hunters, things like that. We've built a good...
01:12:57"Reputation, but there are still problems." "What kind of problems?" Kai asked. Esteve sighed
01:13:05slightly. "The same ones who never seem to change. Some werewolves don't want to live near the
01:13:12Humans. And some humans can't stand being near werewolves. It's a constant tug-of-war.
01:13:19Gary could hear the weight behind his words. First of all, Steve continued, my goal was never
01:13:27It was about humans and werewolves coexisting. He just wanted a place where our species could exist.
01:13:33freely, as part of society, but without being controlled by it. Without being persecuted. Without
01:13:41"to be hidden." As he spoke, Gary felt increasingly impressed by him. Esteve had built
01:13:49Something real, something entire generations of werewolves could only dream of. While
01:13:55As they continued walking, another question popped into Gary's mind. "In your story, you began, you mentioned
01:14:02"The armor your brother Jack gave you. Do you still have it?" Esteve nodded. "Yes, I want it." "Why?" Gary hesitated for a moment
01:14:13"Not to see it exactly. I was just wondering. If something happened to you, if you ever died,
01:14:22"Where would you keep it? Where would you hide it?" Kai groaned softly and rubbed his forehead. He already knew where
01:14:30Gary wanted to get to this point. If they could find out where the armor was, maybe they could locate it.
01:14:37in its own timeline. The armor had never been found before, had it? Having it could
01:14:44Change everything. Steve laughed, shaking his head. "You have a strange way of starting things."
01:14:52"The conversations, you know?" Jumping straight to my death. Gary smiled awkwardly. "Sorry,
01:15:01"Just curiosity." "Well," said Steve, crossing his arms, "if I were to die, I hope to pass it on to my
01:15:08"Family. It's not something to hide, it's something to protect those who come after." He turned to
01:15:15They smiled. "And speaking of which, why don't we go and meet them?" Chapter 1580,
01:15:24The race to the mountain. When Steve mentioned that he would meet his family, Gary felt a pang.
01:15:30He was overcome with an emotion he hadn't expected. A part of him couldn't help but wonder, did his lineage come from Steve or from
01:15:37Jack. Both men bore the surname Dem, and if their children had passed it down through generations in
01:15:43generation, then, at some point, one of its descendants must have given rise to the generation itself
01:15:49Gary's family. Thinking about it filled him with curiosity. His brown fur was more like Steve's than
01:15:57with Jack's, so for now, Gary preferred to believe that he descended from Steve's branch of the tree.
01:16:03genealogical. But with what he knew of his father, and how he had managed to completely suppress his
01:16:09Werewolf side of the coin, Gary also knew that guessing based solely on appearances didn't mean
01:16:14A lot. The lineages held their mysteries. The group continued the tour, following Steve as
01:16:21He was leading them to where his family lived. Oddly enough, they soon found themselves climbing the
01:16:28mountain again. The trail was steep, and as Steve dug his claws into the rock to
01:16:34As he climbed, he glanced over his shoulder. Behind him, the three of them kept pace. He squinted.
01:16:41Eyes with interest. All three climb with ease. One knows how to use the [unclear - possibly "and"]. The brute strength of the other is [unclear - possibly "and"].
01:16:49Incredible. And the blond one is observant, careful, he plans every move before executing it. They're not
01:16:58Not at all common. A mocking smile spread across his face. Let's see how far they go. With that,
01:17:06Steve's pace suddenly increased. He launched himself upwards, his claws scraping against the stone,
01:17:13moving faster and faster with each jump. The three exchanged glances before following him.
01:17:19without wanting to be discovered. Lupus climbed like a true werewolf, using his claws with
01:17:26naturalness, as her body flowed to the rhythm of the rock. Gary, on the other hand, was pure strength. He held on
01:17:35and it would leap upwards again and again, breaking loose stones and leaving deep claw marks
01:17:40Kai's approach was different. His movements were efficient, almost analytical.
01:17:48He studied the terrain as he climbed, looking for the best handholds before each move.
01:17:55He wasn't the fastest, but he didn't slip once. Esteve, looking down,
01:18:01He was quietly impressed. Their climbing styles reflected their personalities.
01:18:09Each one revealed who he was through the way he moved. And none of them moved like a
01:18:14"Normal werewolf. This could make things interesting," Steve shouted, grinning even wider.
01:18:22They seemed curious about a Soku, right? Well then, let's make this fun. If any of them
01:18:30You arrive before me, I'll tell you what I know. The moment he said that, the three of them felt that
01:18:36His competitive spirit ignited. Gary's claws dug into the stone.
01:18:42Lupus growled as he launched himself upward. Kai's gaze sharpened, searching for a way out.
01:18:48Faster. The race had begun. Gary gave it his all, climbing with powerful leaps,
01:18:56and its force tore away chunks of rock. One particularly large slab broke off and rolled away.
01:19:02Downwards, just inches from Lupus. Watch where you're going up, idiot. Lupus barked.
01:19:09"I'm sorry," Gary shouted, though he didn't slow down. Taking advantage of the momentum from the crash,
01:19:17Lupus turned his body to one side and clung to another part of the cliff wall,
01:19:22continuing upwards with renewed determination. Damn it, Gary thought,
01:19:28Looking down. Lupus is faster than me at this. I'll have to use what I have.
01:19:34Closing his eyes briefly, Gary concentrated. He felt the energy flow through his arms.
01:19:41filling his muscles with heat. His claws darkened slightly as they transformed
01:19:47hands deep enough to dig themselves further into the mountain. Then, with a burst of power,
01:19:53He propelled himself even higher. He did it again and again, and each jump lifted him several meters into the air.
01:20:00From below, Gary observed the display and frowned.
01:20:05Not all of us have to beat Steve, he thought. Only one of us has to. Besides,
01:20:13If I could completely transform myself, I would have already surpassed them all. The climb became more
01:20:19The slope became steep, and the fog thickened as they approached the upper ring of clouds. The air became
01:20:25It returned cooler and dimmer, and the sound of claws scraping against the rock echoed everywhere. Gary and
01:20:32Lupus and Lupus were tied, both drenched in sweat, but they refused to slow down. The circular layer
01:20:38Clouds floated right above them like a doorway, the same fog that had obscured the summit
01:20:44from the mountain. They were almost there when a sudden movement passed by them. A figure,
01:20:51Completely transformed, she rose at unimaginable speed. Her red eyes glowed.
01:20:58faintly through the mist as his powerful limbs lifted him higher,
01:21:03Faster, effortlessly. Both Gary and Lupus stopped for a second, stunned.
01:21:10That was fast, really fast, Gary thought, watching the vanishing figure.
01:21:16Was he as fast as Kai when he was fully transformed? Even with our strength suppressed,
01:21:23I'm not sure any of us could have surpassed him. When they reached the top,
01:21:29Steve was already there, standing casually on the flat surface, with his arms crossed,
01:21:35Waiting. They landed one by one, panting slightly, and surveyed their surroundings. What
01:21:42What they saw next took them completely by surprise. The mountaintop was not
01:21:47It looked nothing like what Steve had described in his story. The summit had been cut off.
01:21:53leaving a wide circular plateau, almost like a gigantic stone bowl carved by a
01:21:59ancestral force. The surface was marked by deep claws and cracks. The smell of dust and
01:22:06Stale sweat hung in the air. This place, Gary murmured. Here, Steve said, taking a step forward,
01:22:14This is where our werewolves train. Where they fight each other to hone their strength.
01:22:21The others remained silent, taking in the scene. The plateau stretched far enough as
01:22:27to house dozens of fighters. It wasn't just a training camp,
01:22:32but a sand built by nature and shaped by claws.
01:22:38Steve turned towards them with a slight smile.
01:22:42Unfortunately, none of you beat me in the race, he said. So I won't tell you anything.
01:22:48over a soco. Gary groaned. Really? We were that close. But then Steve's tone changed,
01:22:57Calm but curt. Even so, he said, looking at each of them in turn, there is something else you should
01:23:04To know. Her red eyes shone faintly in the sunlight. I heard everything you said. The air
01:23:13He tensed up. Kai's body tensed slightly and the lupus claws twitched as if by instinct.
01:23:20Gary's breath caught in his throat. They had waited, they had even convinced themselves,
01:23:26that Steve hadn't overheard their late-night conversation. But now, hearing him say it out loud,
01:23:33Their whole bodies tensed. Steve's expression, however, was unreadable. They couldn't
01:23:40I didn't know if he was angry, curious, or amused. And that uncertainty seemed much more dangerous.
01:23:46than any open threat.
Sé la primera persona en añadir un comentario