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00:00:00My Werewolf System. Chapters 1651 to 1660. Chapter 1651. The Same Problem.
00:00:11Jack stared at the body on the ground, frozen for a long moment, breathless. The limbs
00:00:18The creature's twisted limbs continued to convulse, spasming, as what had just happened
00:00:24Inside, it finally shut down. Around it, the other infected began
00:00:30He stepped back, his eyes wide. Everyone had seen what happened when one of them
00:00:36His own kind bit Jack, the violence of the reaction. None of them dared approach.
00:00:42Now, at least not enough to try and feast on him. But Jack wasn't.
00:00:48looking. Jack couldn't look at anything except the dead creature at his feet. Because everything,
00:00:55The way it moved, the way it attacked, the savage hunger behind its eyes. It was identical.
00:01:02Lily. Exactly the same. This infection is exactly the same. Just like Lily. Jack stayed
00:01:11breathless, only to have another infected person jump onto his back, with a pair of long fingernails
00:01:17and sharp blades closing around his throat from behind. Even distracted, he barely needed
00:01:23He reached over his shoulder, grabbed the creature by the arm, and threw it away.
00:01:29of itself, striking it so hard against the ground that dust exploded upwards in a
00:01:35Cloud. Why? Why here? Why are there people like Lily in this remote region? Jack thought,
00:01:42Panic gripped her chest. Her mind went to a single place, to the last person in
00:01:49The one she wanted to think about. Unzoku. The words she had whispered that night. As the world would begin to
00:01:56to curse Broncelán because Jack hadn't fulfilled what destiny demanded of him. Like everything that is
00:02:02What's happening now was supposedly Jack's fault. Jack didn't carry Krillo. He never wanted to believe anything about it.
00:02:09What Unzoku was saying. But now, now the pieces were falling into place in the worst possible way.
00:02:17While Jack was there in that moment of torment, another infected person pounced on him,
00:02:22only for her head to snap back as a clean cut sliced through it.
00:02:27Bluebeard had moved behind Jack, slashing the creature before it could
00:02:32"Catch it. What are you doing, Jack?" cried Bluebird with a hint of disbelief. "These things are..."
00:02:40Monsters. If we don't stop them now, they'll wipe out all the villages in the region. Jack carry a
00:02:47Argumentative. I wanted to say that they weren't monsters, that they were like Lily, victims of a disease that didn't
00:02:54They could control it. But a second thought struck him just as quickly. Even if they were like
00:03:01Lily, Lily had survived because he had been there. Because she only needed his blood.
00:03:07A single infected person had almost wrecked an entire street. But here, there were dozens. Almost a
00:03:15hundred. If they constantly needed blood, if they hunted indiscriminately, no people could
00:03:23to survive that. And the worst part was that no one knew how the infection spread. If a person
00:03:29If one infected creature bit another, would the disease multiply indefinitely? Jack clenched his jaw.
00:03:37He didn't want it. He hated it. But he understood what had to be done. He raised his arm, with his
00:03:44Claws gleamed in the moonlight, and he cleanly severed the infected villager's throat. I'm sorry.
00:03:51Jack thought as the creature collapsed. I'm sorry I couldn't help you like I helped Lily.
00:03:58I'm sorry I didn't find a cure sooner. I'm sorry this is all I can do for you now.
00:04:05With Jack fighting again, serious, focused, furious, everything changed. Between the skill with the
00:04:13Bluebeard's sword, Jack's overwhelming physical dominance, and the support of the trained knights,
00:04:19The infected villagers began to fall one after another. Even with their supernatural resilience,
00:04:26They could not withstand the coordinated attacks of two bronze earth heroes. Finally,
00:04:32The chaos subsided. The screams died away. And silence spread through the bloodied village.
00:04:39Ricky and the other knight captain managed to subdue two of the infected, with great difficulty. They had
00:04:46repeatedly cut off the legs and arms with a precise pattern that barely allowed them
00:04:51move. It wasn't elegant, but it kept them immobilized, restrained but alive.
00:04:58"It's cruel," Ricky admitted, breathing heavily as he forced an infected man to do it.
00:05:04to lower the wrist. But if we tie them up any other way, they'll break the ropes and run wild.
00:05:11This is the only way to hold them. With these two—said Bluebird, gripping his tightly
00:05:18sword—we could investigate the disease properly. As long as we have living subjects,
00:05:25Perhaps we can find a way to stop its spread. Jack had remained strangely
00:05:31He was silent. His fists trembled, not from fear, but from the storm raging inside him.
00:05:38"I think," Jack finally murmured softly, "that I know what's causing this, and I know what needs to be done."
00:05:46If we want to stop him. Bluebeard turned sharply. "What? Jack, how do you know?" But Jack no longer
00:05:54She was listening. Her eyes had already moved, not in color, but in direction, toward where she was.
00:06:01He found the red-winged kingdom in the distance. "Sorry, Gary," said Jack, using the real
00:06:09I heard Bluebeard's name for the first time that night. They called me at short notice and... I have too many
00:06:16Things on my mind. See you in the kingdom. We can talk then. Bluebeard opened his mouth to
00:06:23They tried to stop him, but Jack had already transformed. His body took on its full werewolf form.
00:06:30an explosion of muscle and fur, and in the next instant he was running, covering entire fields with
00:06:36With each leap, he ran back to the Red Wing settlement. "Do you think something's wrong?" he asked.
00:06:43"Ricardo," he said softly, watching the shrinking figure. "There are always problems on land."
00:06:49"Bronze," said Bluebird. But this time, the problem belongs to Jack. Jack ran faster than
00:06:57Never in his life. The night wind whipped through his fur. The ground cracked beneath each powerful step.
00:07:04The image of the infected villagers, their hunger, their strength, their reaction to their blood, was repeated over and over.
00:07:12It was on her mind again. What if Lily were discovered, what if someone saw her condition, what if another hero...
00:07:20If she saw the infected the way Bluebeard saw them tonight, they would kill her without hesitation. And after the things that
00:07:27What Jack had just done, how could he defend her? How could he claim she wasn't a danger when
00:07:33Had she murdered dozens of people who exhibited the exact same symptoms? —I'm coming, Lily. Please,
00:07:41Be careful. Please, please, don't let them find you like this. When Jack finally arrived at the
00:07:48Red Wings settlement, he didn't wait to catch his breath. —He didn't wait for Orient Horse.
00:07:55He didn't even wait to come out of his transformed state. He ran straight towards the center of town.
00:08:01Scanning every face, every corner, every shadow. Then he looked at the nearest patrol officer.
00:08:09"Where's Lily?" Jack asked. "Lying?" "Where is she?" Chapter 1652. A Missing Person.
00:08:19When Jack returned, he went straight to all the usual places where Lily would be. He checked the places
00:08:26which she used to visit, those she avoided, even the boiler, which had long since been turned off.
00:08:33However, no matter how much he searched, he couldn't find her. Not a trace. He even started asking around,
00:08:41interrogating the werewolves who roamed the area or guarded nearby outposts,
00:08:46But none of them knew anything. "Lily?" "I haven't seen her since this afternoon."
00:08:51"I have no idea where he went. Nobody came this way." Each answer tightened the knot.
00:09:00around Jack's chest. —This can't be a coincidence. It just can't. She doesn't
00:09:06I would have gone very far. Not so late. Not alone. And the only day, the only day, that I leave the settlement.
00:09:15"Is this really happening?" Everything inside her screamed that this wasn't a coincidence. Something had been planned.
00:09:22Manipulated. And now he didn't know what to do. His thoughts were clouded by fear and...
00:09:28Guilt. She had just seen people infected with the same disease Lily had, living like
00:09:35beasts, driven by hunger, and in the end, he had annihilated them with his own hands. If another
00:09:41If a knight, or worse, another hero, found Lily in the same state, could he even blame them?
00:09:49Could I tell them they were wrong? No. No. I can't think like that. I have to find her.
00:09:57I have to get to her first. Jack refused to involve the other werewolves. If they
00:10:03If she asked for help in the search and they found her in a state of panic, they could attack her immediately.
00:10:09They could treat her the same way he had treated the infected villagers. He was the only one who could.
00:10:15Do this. He was the only one who should do it. Jack took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and tried
00:10:22Finding any trace of Lily's scent was easier than I expected, because lately,
00:10:29Lily had developed a new and distinctive scent. One so strong that, even in a panic, Jack could detect it.
00:10:36He perceived it instantly. He followed the path through the settlement, passing through the houses,
00:10:43passing the outer residences and then. Her heart sank. The smell came from the
00:10:49city. Did he leave the settlement? Why would he leave the city? Did he go back to hunting in the forest?
00:10:56Meanwhile, Lily wandered through the forest in an almost silent trance. Her feet moved without thinking,
00:11:03Without hesitating, as if pulled by invisible threads. They had been walking for over an hour,
00:11:10And although her steps were firm, her mind was blank. From time to time she raised her hand and
00:11:17She dragged her fingernails along the bark of passing trees, leaving long marks. She wasn't even
00:11:23aware of it. His body moved as if someone else were controlling it. Then, suddenly,
00:11:31She stopped. Her legs locked. Her shoulders tensed. And then, slowly,
00:11:38The cloudiness in her eyes faded. A shiver ran through her as she regained consciousness. Her vision...
00:11:46She focused on the forest that stretched out before her. How? How did I end up here? Lily sighed.
00:11:53His voice trembled. I am. I'm in the forest. But I was. I should be back at the settlement.
00:12:01She turned around, searching for some familiar landmark. But the kingdom of the red wing was nowhere to be seen.
00:12:09Nowhere. Not even the faintest glimmer of distant torches. He had walked a long way. Much farther.
00:12:17Far from where I could never have gotten on my own. All I remember is that someone grabbed me.
00:12:23Those red eyes. Her breathing became shaky and shallow. Did it happen again?
00:12:31I changed again. Panic coursed through her, tightening her throat. The last time her mind had
00:12:38She had gone blank, she had woken up surrounded by destruction, spilled blood, and mangled bodies.
00:12:46Jack had found her that day. And now, a new scent reached his nose.
00:12:52Thick. Tight. Sweet. Blood. Lily's eyes widened as she looked down. A body
00:13:00At her feet lay a grown man, his chest and neck torn apart by claws. His face,
00:13:08Frozen in an expression of terror from which he never had time to escape. Oh no. Whisper.
00:13:14Stepping back. Did I do this? Me? He tried to breathe, but his lungs barely responded.
00:13:23Her hands trembled violently as she stared at the corpse. Why would she do this? Why?
00:13:30She asked, her voice trembling. Jack said he'd met me before. So,
00:13:37But this time, I'm truly responsible. A deep fear gripped her. If she really was the cause
00:13:45Therefore, she was dangerous. A danger to the kingdom of the red wings, to Jack.
00:13:52For her children, for all those who had shown her kindness. If she hurt them, if she killed
00:13:58to someone she loved, she couldn't allow that to happen. Just as she turned around to
00:14:05Running, ready to flee deeper into the woods if necessary, she heard footsteps approaching
00:14:11They crashed into the undergrowth. Two figures descended from the trees, landing with the agility of
00:14:17Experienced fighters. They looked at Lily, then at the body, with expressions of shock and rage.
00:14:25"Sky!" a man shouted, his voice trembling.
00:14:29"Is he there?" "He's dead." They both clearly recognized the man on the ground.
00:14:34And from their expressions, it was clear that they believed Lily was responsible.
00:14:40"Wait!" Lily raised both hands defensively, staggering backward.
00:14:46—I didn't do this. I swear I didn't. I just found it. I wanted to see if I could help.
00:14:54But one of the men gave the other a hard elbow.
00:14:57"Look at her!" she whispered, pointing directly at Lily's face.
00:15:02"Do you see her?" The second man's eyes narrowed, then opened in horror.
00:15:08"Yes! She's exactly like the ones that attacked us before. Look at her eyes. Red." She inhaled deeply,
00:15:17with flared nostrils. And her scent, it smells just like them. They looked at each other and then the
00:15:25They looked at her. She's one of them. We have to take her with us. Esteve needs to see this.
00:15:33Chapter 1653. The beginning of a war.
00:15:37Lily had a feeling she already knew exactly who those two men were.
00:15:43Although she had not yet fully adapted to the strange changes in her body,
00:15:47Some differences in the smells that surrounded her had become unmistakably evident.
00:15:54Humans. She was almost drawn to them. Their presence was warm and comforting.
00:16:00like walking into a pastry shop and smelling freshly baked sweets, or into a flower shop full
00:16:05They smelled soft and fragrant. There was something welcoming, something relaxing about them now. But werewolves?
00:16:12Being near them was like stepping into a damp, moldy basement. It made his stomach churn.
00:16:20Instantly, his throat closed up as if his own body were rejecting his presence. The more
00:16:26The longer it remained close, the more unbearable it became, like a disease accumulating inside.
00:16:33I hadn't noticed that feeling before because I was too shocked, too stunned by the
00:16:39the corpse he discovered and the strange trance from which he had awakened. But now, face to face with
00:16:46These two men, she felt it clearly. Her scent was overwhelming, harsh, penetrating, painful. And although
00:16:54He didn't know them directly; he had heard them pronounce a single name that froze his heart.
00:17:01Steve. Jack had mentioned Steve, the alpha of the other pack. She had only seen him once or twice.
00:17:08sometimes, long before all this began. The encounters had been brief, tense, and
00:17:14distant. After Esteve became alpha, communication between the two packs
00:17:21It had been reduced to almost nothing. There was a calm and mutual understanding between them. If nothing happened,
00:17:28There was no need to speak. Because unnecessary contact could lead to misunderstandings.
00:17:34Tension and war. That's why, even now, despite everything that was happening,
00:17:41Esteve couldn't just walk up to Jack and tell him what he needed. Their relationship had
00:17:47become fragile. One wrong step and everything could fall apart.
00:17:52"Esperin," Lily shouted, staggering backward as the two men advanced.
00:17:58—I promise you it wasn't me. I don't even know why I'm here. I just woke up like this. Leave me alone.
00:18:05Talk to Jack. He can explain everything to Esteve. You don't have to take me there.
00:18:11themselves. Her words tumbled out in a panic, tumbling over each other. Too many thoughts raced through her mind.
00:18:19her mind at once. Part of her believed that if she left with them in peace. Maybe, maybe,
00:18:26Everything would be alright. But how long would that take? How long would it take Jack to realize his
00:18:32Absence? I'd panic. I might think she'd been kidnapped. And then what? What if something happened?
00:18:40Too long in Esteve's camp without access to blood? What if he lost control again? What if
00:18:47Did she hurt anyone? Would they have any other option but to kill her? I could already imagine it, her existence
00:18:54becoming the spark that propelled the two alphas into direct conflict, a war born of
00:19:00She. Bloodshed, heartbreak, everything shattered because she couldn't control herself. She couldn't.
00:19:07To bear that thought. And when she saw that the two men ignored her pleas, she saw that her arms
00:19:13And her legs began to transform, muscles rippling beneath her skin, she realized that only
00:19:20She had one choice. She ran. She spun around and took off at full speed.
00:19:27Their feet dug into the earth, leaving furrows in their wake. The two werewolves blinked.
00:19:33Surprised. What the hell? She's fast. Seriously. They said she killed one of us. Of course not.
00:19:42a normal human. Lily squeezed her legs together tighter, but she already knew the truth. She wasn't what she thought.
00:19:49Fast enough. Not against them. Not there. Not in the forest, the main hunting ground of the
00:19:57Werewolves. The men leaped upwards, climbing the leafy trees in seconds. Their
00:20:04Claws dug into the bark as they leaped from branch to branch, moving at terrifying speed.
00:20:11Then, with a powerful shove, one of them lunged at her. He crashed into her from
00:20:18Up they stumbled through the undergrowth and Lily fell hard to the ground. She gasped for breath, and before
00:20:25That she might recover, she felt the crushing weight of the werewolf on top of her, immobilizing her. No!
00:20:33He screamed, forcing his arm upward with a force he didn't quite understand. The werewolf
00:20:40He shuddered, surprised that he could even lift it a little, but he gritted his teeth and lowered it.
00:20:46I gripped your arm tightly. You don't understand how much I want to rip your throat out for killing one of our own.
00:20:52He growled, his hot breath on his cheek. But we need answers, and we'll bring you from
00:21:00back alive. Lily writhed beneath him, all her instincts screaming at her to escape.
00:21:07His body trembled with power and panic. The werewolf's muscles tensed. He wasn't sure...
00:21:14How long could he keep her immobilized? Then, a hand grabbed the werewolf by the
00:21:20nape of the neck. Before he could even look over his shoulder, they lifted him effortlessly,
00:21:26They separated him from Lily as if he weighed nothing and threw him into the air. He crashed into a
00:21:32The tree made a loud cracking sound and fell to the ground in a ball. What the hell?
00:21:38Diyan, weren't you supposed to be protecting me? the man growled, shaking his head. But when
00:21:46She managed to concentrate, she saw why Diyan hadn't helped. Someone was between them and Lily. Someone
00:21:53whom they recognized. What do you think you're doing? asked the newcomer in a voice
00:21:59Calm but cold. Can't you see she doesn't want to go with you? And she's telling the truth, she wasn't the one who killed her.
00:22:06To your friend. I've been following her this whole time. The man who had crashed into
00:22:12The tree stood up, swaying, joining its companion. Its eyes opened wide.
00:22:19"Lupes?" someone shouted. "What are you doing here? And why are you protecting her? You've been out. You don't know what's happened."
00:22:28past at camp. He raised a trembling finger toward Lily. But look at her. She's just like those we...
00:22:35They attacked. She has the same smell, the same eyes. She's not human. I know exactly who she is, Lupus replied.
00:22:44Her stance did not waver. Her expression did not soften. And I tell you right now that if any of you
00:22:51Anyone who tries to harm her or drag her back to their camp by force will be beaten to death.
00:22:58For the sake of our history, I'll make it quick. Chapter 1654. The Respected Man, Part 1. The Two Members
00:23:07Esteve's pack looked at Lupus in disbelief. They knew him well, much better than
00:23:14Jack's pack. Not just him, but also the other two who had joined him. Unlike
00:23:21As far as what was happening at Jack's camp, the trio had spent time truly integrated into life
00:23:27from Esteve's pack. They had participated in countless missions together, they had fought
00:23:33Side by side, they had suffered, suffered and survived together. And on more than one occasion,
00:23:41Lupus and his group had rescued them from danger. They had saved lives, sometimes with sheer strength.
00:23:48Sometimes with ingenuity, but always with decisiveness. So neither of them was unaware of his skill.
00:23:54But even knowing all that, it was shocking to see Lupus take a stand against the strange woman
00:24:01with red eyes, protecting her from everyone. "Lupus, I don't think you understand," one of them growled.
00:24:09Werewolves. "Our camp has been attacked time and time again by those things, by people
00:24:15Like her. And now we find her standing next to one of our own. Dead, right near our
00:24:22"territory," the body lying on the ground pointed out, its jaw clenched with pain and fury.
00:24:29"We need answers." "And what about the fact that he seems to have some connection to Jack's pack?"
00:24:36"It only makes things worse." "Suspect whusel." Lupus didn't respond. It just stood there with the
00:24:43Shoulders held high and body slightly tilted to protect Lily from both men. But inside,
00:24:50She was piecing together the misunderstanding. These two clearly had no idea that she was the one
00:24:56Jack's wife. If they knew, even they would hesitate. They wouldn't dare drag her away.
00:25:03He returned with such nonchalance. But the situation was deteriorating too rapidly for him to...
00:25:09He didn't explain anything. "Lupus, we have to bring her," the werewolf repeated, his frustration evident in his
00:25:17voice. He didn't wait for a response. Both men transformed instantly. Their bodies
00:25:24They expanded, fur sprouted, and muscles bulged beneath their skin. With a guttural roar,
00:25:31They leaped forward. Lupus transformed only his arms, but even that was enough.
00:25:38He lowered his stance and crashed shoulder-first into the first werewolf. The impact was powerful.
00:25:43A solid crack, and he stopped the attack in its tracks. To the right, the second werewolf tried to dodge it,
00:25:52aiming directly at Lily. Lupus saw the movement out of the corner of his eye. He released a
00:25:58arm and delivered it directly to the attacker's abdomen. The punch was brutal. The body of
00:26:05The werewolf got up from the ground. He gasped for breath as he crashed backward and
00:26:10It slid along the forest floor. Lupus turned sharply, lunging at the first man.
00:26:16before he could recover. He grabbed him by the shoulders, and using only his brute strength,
00:26:23It knocked him off balance and threw him to the ground like a stone. Lily's eyes widened.
00:26:29Wow! he thought. He said he just joined the group. But is he really that strong?
00:26:35Me! He reminds me a bit of Jack. Both werewolves jumped to their feet. Thanks to his
00:26:43Natural healing and resilience; they recovered quickly. But now it was clear that they
00:26:49They were facing a wall. Lupus wasn't even fighting seriously. He was just defending her, reacting to every attack.
00:26:57They held back. Even so, it was a losing battle for them. But then, the branches creaked.
00:27:05Heavy footsteps shook the ground. Two more figures descended from the trees behind the couple.
00:27:12Original. Dylan. What's going on here? someone asked, but his voice trailed off as soon as he saw Lupus.
00:27:19Lupus? What are you doing here? Didn't you join Jack's pack? These two were part of a
00:27:27patrol of Esteve's camp. When Dylan and his partner didn't return, they went out to look for them, alone
00:27:34to encounter this scene. Forget about it. I say goodbye to Dylan. Look at the woman behind him.
00:27:42She killed one of ours. And now Lupus is protecting her. We have to take her away. Lupus squeezed the
00:27:49Jaw. Two had been manageable, though barely. But four? Four werewolves?
00:27:56experienced, all familiar with each other's fighting style after countless missions together? This was
00:28:03a problem. If the system didn't suppress it, it would raze the forest before allowing any of it to remain.
00:28:09lay a finger on Lily. But even so, and in addition to that, he had to keep Lily safe while
00:28:16She was fighting. She's one of the ones we were looking for, said one of the newcomers, squinting.
00:28:23The eyes. It's just like those creatures that attack our camp. The other two transformed.
00:28:30completely, growling, and their bodies swelled into monstrous shapes. Before
00:28:37As soon as they could finish their shift, Lupus's instincts kicked in. He shot forward like a
00:28:44Blur. His arm, completely transformed, traced an arc in the air and struck the man's face.
00:28:51The nearest wolf was struck by an impact that shattered its bones. The force shook the ground, making it vibrate.
00:28:57the leaves on the branches. He had to reduce their numbers before they got close. But as soon as he struck
00:29:04The blow, two fists slammed into his stomach from his blind spot. The force knocked him down.
00:29:11He slid forward, gasping for breath. He barely managed to raise his hands in time to
00:29:18He blocked a third punch that was headed straight for his face. The impact pushed him back, and his boots
00:29:24They left furrows in the earth. He forced himself to sit up, gritting his teeth. He felt a strong throbbing in his
00:29:32abdomen. But as soon as she stabilized, the four werewolves attacked again. A long time ago, he murmured.
00:29:40Lupus spoke softly, his gaze sharpening. "Since I've been through a rough patch," he straightened his shoulders and steadyed himself.
00:29:48posture. I thought there were only a few people left in this world who could push us, after all.
00:29:55that training. The forest trembled around them as the four approached. He didn't want to depend
00:30:02"About that," Lupus said. "But perhaps it's time I used ki too." He took a deep breath. He twisted the
00:30:11He placed his foot on the ground. The earth beneath him sank, as if it were nothing more than soft water, molding itself beneath his feet.
00:30:18Weight. Just as Lupus was preparing to face its burden. A dull thud. A loud
00:30:25The impact resounded like thunder. Everyone froze. A deep, powerful voice followed,
00:30:33Slightly distorted by the transformation, but unmistakable. What's happening here? The air
00:30:40The ground trembled. Jack had arrived. Chapter 1655. The Respected Man. Part 2. Those from the Camp of
00:30:49Esteve were a heterogeneous group. A mix of werewolves formed from different paths and
00:30:55various difficulties. Some had been with Esteve from the beginning, from the very first days,
00:31:02when he was still carrying out rescue missions and rescuing people from bandits, slavers, corrupt knights and
00:31:09Worse things. Others had joined later, saved after years of suffering, finally
00:31:16Freed and with a home where they could breathe without fear. And then there were those like the four.
00:31:22The men who stood before Jack were younger recruits who had joined Esteve after
00:31:27that everything was already built. They had never witnessed the first days of fighting nor the
00:31:33bond between Esteve, Jack, and their packs. They had never met Jack in person. But in the
00:31:40The moment they confronted him, the imposing wall of muscle, the worn but intact posture,
00:31:46The overwhelming pressure radiating from him made them know exactly who he was. All the werewolves knew it.
00:31:53They did. The story of the bronze-land hero had spread to every corner of the kingdom.
00:31:59And despite the separation between the packs, despite the different ideologies and loyalties,
00:32:06There was something that not even time could erase. Respect. Even though they could never walk beneath their feet.
00:32:12Jack's leadership, strength, and history were undeniable. He was someone young men looked up to.
00:32:18They spoke of the wolf with admiration and wonder. And now, that living legend looked at them with an expression that
00:32:26He could crush mountains. His voice, when he spoke, had been amplified with ki, deep and authoritative,
00:32:33So powerful that the forest itself responded. Birds flew out of the trees,
00:32:39fleeing the shockwave. The leaves shook. The animals scattered. Even
00:32:46Esteve, back at his camp, raised his head at the moment the sound echoed through
00:32:52the mountains. "Something's happening," Esteve murmured, standing up. "I hope it's not
00:33:01"Nothing serious." But he knew he shouldn't assume that. Meanwhile, on the forest floor, the
00:33:08The four werewolves who were chasing Lily felt their courage completely vanish. They had
00:33:14They were outnumbered by their opponents earlier, and yet they still stood no chance against the force
00:33:20lupus. But now, they wouldn't dare move a muscle. Jack's eyes burned with fury
00:33:29"Strange and terrifying," she said, taking a step forward. "I heard what you said from far away," Jack growled.
00:33:36"Did you try to attack my family?" Her mere presence made them choke up. They should
00:33:43Words, excuses, anything could have come out, but their mouths refused to work. Their bodies
00:33:50They tensed up. Their instincts screamed at them that one wrong word could result in their death.
00:33:57Lily saw it. She saw the tension in Jack's jaw, the simmering anger in his posture, and even more,
00:34:04She saw how quickly the situation could spiral out of control. "Jack," Lily said softly,
00:34:10pulling her arm. It was just a misunderstanding. He turned to her. She was pale, shocked,
00:34:18with marks on her wrists and forearms that showed exactly how she had been forced to
00:34:24lie down and hold on before. "Please, let's go home." Jack stared at the four men.
00:34:31The wolf stood there for a long time, so long that he felt the air itself was about to break. He recognized the scent of his pack.
00:34:38He knew they belonged to Esteve, and part of him wanted to question them, demand answers.
00:34:45punish them for daring to touch her. But then he looked back at Lily, at her fear, at her weariness,
00:34:53to the silent plea in her eyes. She exhaled sharply through her nose. Without saying a word,
00:34:59Jack hugged Lily. His protective instincts kicked in. She buried her face in him.
00:35:05clutching his shirt like an anchor. Then he turned to Lupus. "Young man," Jack said. "Let's go back."
00:35:14"Young man?" "Lupus Perpadeo." They had called him many things before. Conceited, reckless,
00:35:23Loud, annoying, but never young. Of course, compared to age, experience, and
00:35:30Jack's presence made sense. Jack leaped into the darkness without hesitation, closely followed by Lupus.
00:35:38The three disappeared into the woods, leaving the four werewolves motionless. For several
00:35:44The group remained silent for a few seconds. Then one of them finally bent down and extended the
00:35:51He reached for the body. “Come on,” he murmured. “Let’s take our brother to the camp.” They lifted the figure
00:35:58They laid lifeless bodies with solemn care, and when they turned around, they were surprised to see Esteve standing there,
00:36:05Already waiting, with two older members of his pack behind him. "Steve, you're here," one of them stammered.
00:36:13of the younger werewolves. "What happened?" Esteve asked quietly. "We're not completely
00:36:20"Safe," the werewolf explained anxiously. "When we came to investigate, we found her body."
00:36:27"Like this?" dismembered. And there was a woman standing next to him. He swallowed. She smelled the same as the others,
00:36:35like the creatures that constantly attack us. And she had red eyes. We tried to find her to
00:36:43to get answers, but then Lupus, our Lupus, intervened and began to protect her. Then
00:36:50The others arrived, and we thought we could still bring her, but then Jack appeared. At that moment
00:36:56By the time Esteve heard the voice, he had already guessed who was involved. Jack was protecting
00:37:03"To the woman," the werewolf continued. "He took her and Lupus and left." "No, we don't understand what..."
00:37:11It's happening. Esteve, do you think Jack's pack is behind this? Are they sending us those
00:37:18Monsters? Are they trying to start a war?” Esteve didn’t respond immediately. Instead,
00:37:25He bent down and hoisted the corpse of his packmate onto his shoulder. Blood soaked his clothes.
00:37:32But he didn't flinch. He didn't care about getting dirty. That would wash away with the water. But the consequences
00:37:39They wouldn't be from this moment. "No," Esteve finally said firmly. "I don't think the pack
00:37:46"I wonder if Jack is doing this." He closed his eyes briefly. "But I think someone is..."
00:37:52"Interfering in all of this. Someone is trying to force our packs to fight." The forest felt
00:37:59colder. "The problem," Esteve continued, "is that it may already be too late to reason with the other one
00:38:06"Part. We should prepare for the worst." The werewolves exchanged uneasy glances.
00:38:12Meanwhile, as Lupus traveled back with Jack and Lily, he couldn't ignore the calm voice.
00:38:19And an intrusive thought that haunted his mind. A voice that sounded dangerously similar to Kai's petulant tone.
00:38:27"What did I do? Did it change anything in the past? If I hadn't intervened, would they have killed Lily? Did I ruin the
00:38:34flow of everything? I'm worried I might have made a mistake." Chapter 1656. Moving on to the next step.
00:38:43Lupus followed Jack, even when they returned to the city, and decided to stay by the man's side.
00:38:49The older wolf didn't question it. He supposed Jack would have said something if he hadn't wanted him there.
00:38:55Or if he had to leave and give her space. Jack wasn't one to hide his intentions.
00:39:01And Lupus wasn't one to ignore the subtle signs. However, none came. So
00:39:08She simply continued walking silently behind him, at his pace. Finally, after crossing the threshold, she reached the gates.
00:39:15family members and passed by the guards, who greeted Jack respectfully, returned to the
00:39:21main base of operations. They did not return to Jack's house or their usual resting areas,
00:39:27but directly to his office. It was a place where Jack handled pack business, a private place.
00:39:35And safe. "Do you mind waiting outside?" Jack finally asked, looking at Lupus. His voice wasn't harsh,
00:39:43But his tone was firm. It was the first time Jack had spoken to him openly since everything that had happened in
00:39:49The forest, and Lupus simply nodded, stepping aside without complaint. Inside the office, Jack wanted
00:39:57He spoke with Lily first to get a general idea. He asked her what had happened, why.
00:40:03He had left the city, but he didn't do so angrily or with an accusatory tone. Jack had lived with
00:40:09Lily knew enough to understand his nature, and seeing his shocked expression, she knew immediately
00:40:15Lily wouldn't do something so reckless of her own free will. I could tell she was scared, confused.
00:40:22and deeply unsure of her own memories. She explained that the last thing she remembered was eyes
00:40:29red, only those eyes, and then he found himself standing deep in the woods, staring
00:40:35a body on the ground. Then, he told them all the details before Lupus and Jack arrived. He recounted
00:40:42everything he could remember, even the lost moments, repeatedly apologizing even though
00:40:49Jack never blamed her. I see, Jack finally said, letting out a slow sigh as he tried
00:40:56Process the information. For now, stay here and rest a bit. Use the guest room.
00:41:03behind the library shelf. I'll have some people keeping watch to make sure no one else comes.
00:41:09to visit you tonight. He paused before adding softly, though I doubt whoever did
00:41:15This came back today. Jack had a lot on his mind. Demiitis. Several things came to mind.
00:41:22Possibilities. One of the reasons Esteve's pack was chasing Lily could be because
00:41:28They believed she was there to attack them, because she was like the others Bluebeard had dealt with.
00:41:34before. If they were dealing with the same strange infection or curse, then, from their point of view
00:41:41From that perspective, Lily would have seemed like a threat. Esteve and his pack might have been facing the same one.
00:41:48A mess. Esteve could also have received a visit from the same mysterious person he already met.
00:41:55And that person could have told him the same thing, that the only way to stop these attacks was for them to
00:42:00Two alphas will fight. If so, this incident could have been Esteve's first step, or at least the
00:42:07The result of panic and misunderstanding. Although Jack doubted that Esteve would dare to act against
00:42:13Lily, who knew what Esteve's situation was? Desperation could drive anyone to make a mistake.
00:42:20hasty decisions. The problem is, my family is suffering a lot because of all this, and now
00:42:27It's spreading, not just to my family, but to those outside as well, Jack thought, clenching his fist.
00:42:33jaw. As he left, he glanced at Lupus, who was still standing, upright and alert, his gaze fixed ahead.
00:42:40Like a silent guard dog. I have to thank you, newbie, said Jack. You haven't been around long.
00:42:49pack, but from what Lily tells me, she said you protected her. Honestly, I don't know what would have happened to her.
00:42:56If you hadn't been there. The problem was that Lupus thought the same thing, but for very different reasons.
00:43:03Was Lily originally destined to die? If so, wouldn't her death have triggered the...
00:43:10A fight between the two alphas? Looking at the system screen, it still indicated that part of the mission,
00:43:17Choosing a side was valid. That meant the main event of this timeline hadn't happened yet.
00:43:24had triggered something, which made him hope he hadn't completely ruined anything by intervening.
00:43:30But I have to ask you, Jack continued, why were you there at that moment? Why did you leave?
00:43:36From the city? Coincidence? Lupus replied immediately, without hesitation. I don't know your wife,
00:43:44But I've seen her around. Honestly, there was a smell that bothered me. She tapped her...
00:43:51I gently touched my nose. My sense of smell is more sensitive than others', and that's when I saw her.
00:43:57She walked, almost dazed, and then left the city. I thought it was strange, so I followed her.
00:44:04I waited and made my move when I thought I could. His answer seemed to satisfy Jack, or perhaps
00:44:11I would have asked more questions if I had been in a better mood. As things stood,
00:44:17Jack didn't care much about the details. Lupus had protected his wife, so Jack knew
00:44:24He knew instantly that she wasn't someone to worry about, not now. "You can go and rest," Jack said. "And tell them
00:44:32Tell your friends to rest too. I have something to do. Lupus wasn't sure what he meant.
00:44:38Jack was fine with that, but it seemed the alpha had made a decision, a heavy decision, one that weighed heavily
00:44:45There's so much in my heart. I don't know if this is the right decision. I wish you were here to guide me.
00:44:52Boss, you could have told me what to do. Or maybe you wouldn't have thought about it and would have just done it.
00:44:59Jack thought, feeling the pain of uncertainty. A few hours later, Bluebeard had finally
00:45:05returned with the other knights, as well as with two captives, both bound, both with the same
00:45:12Sinister, glowing red eyes. Chapter 1657. A difficult decision. The sun had risen,
00:45:21casting its early light upon the city, and Lupus, along with the other two, finally managed to sleep a
00:45:28Little. Their rest was brief, superficial, and full of unease, but when morning came, Kai summoned them.
00:45:35He immediately took all three of them to the rooftop. He wanted them to be together as soon as they woke up. Kai had
00:45:42He insisted they sleep precisely because he sensed that something important was brewing.
00:45:48Since Bluebird's return the night before, an unmistakable tension had gripped the whole
00:45:54the city. Through his nightly investigations, Kai had sensed a commotion,
00:46:00Subtle but latent, within the realm of the red wing. But she hadn't been able to investigate thoroughly without exposing herself.
00:46:08So the only real source of truth I had was Lupus. I needed to hear, word for word,
00:46:15what had happened. And beneath that, Kai had noticed the most important detail of all.
00:46:22Lily had returned alive, based on everything they had learned, everything they knew about how
00:46:29The events were supposed to unfold as they were supposed to. Kai was certain, if he were a gambler, that
00:46:35Lily was destined to die that night. And yet, she hadn't. Then, once Lupus
00:46:43After recounting the events, Kai could no longer contain himself. Do you realize what you could...
00:46:49"What have we done?" Kai asked, his voice sharp and unrestrained. "The system's objective is that..."
00:46:56Let's witness things as they should happen. But you directly interfered in a major event.
00:47:03Lupus clenched his jaw. What if you're wrong? What if I just stand there and let her die? This seems like
00:47:11Real. Kai, this world could be just as real as ours. What if it is real? Kai replied. Then it can
00:47:20that you have altered a real event that extends to our world. And if this world is not real, if it is the
00:47:27The type of place created for the system's mission, then perhaps we'll never see the event we should.
00:47:33Look. We could be trapped here forever. Kai's expression hardened. Whatever the
00:47:40Truthfully, the conclusion is the same. We shouldn't be here. So the best, the only smart thing to do,
00:47:48It's doing nothing. She turned to Gary, hoping for support, hoping for the voice of reason. But Gary
00:47:56He simply crossed his arms and replied in a calm and sincere tone. I think it's easier said than done.
00:48:03that I would do it. Honestly, if I were in Lupus's place, I think I would have done the same.
00:48:10No, I don't blame him. In any case, Gary nodded slightly. I'm proud of him. After all,
00:48:19Lupus was part of his family. Gary had spent so much time doubting Lupus's intentions.
00:48:26They were genuine, about whether he was serious when he said he didn't want to fight Gary or hurt his father.
00:48:32But Lupus's actions last night were proof enough. Not even Kai could argue anymore.
00:48:40What was done was done. They couldn't turn back time, and no reprimand could undo the
00:48:47Lupus's decision. So, finally, Kai crossed his arms and bit his tongue. The event had
00:48:55past. Whatever the consequences, they were already underway. Later that afternoon,
00:49:02Jack was summoned to the main castle for a private meeting, which included only him and Blue.
00:49:08Eberth. I called because I wanted to ask what you think we should do, said Blue Eberth. According to
00:49:14From the reports I've gathered, whatever it is, this hasn't spread outside the area. Nobody in
00:49:21Neither the other cities nor the town hall had heard anything about it. He ran a tired hand over the
00:49:28front. If another disaster were to spread across bronze land, even mentioning it could cause panic.
00:49:36It could make things worse, especially if this turns out to be a minor issue. The pressure that
00:49:42The weight on the bluebird was enormous. Assumption implied that the slightest error in judgment could
00:49:48to sow chaos throughout the kingdom. The headache it caused was obvious.
00:49:54“You captured two and brought them here,” Jack said. “Did the magicians discover anything? A cure? A
00:50:01"A solution? Anything?" Blue Eberth shook his head. "No." For a while, they were driven mad,
00:50:10Completely unfeeling. But through tests, the magicians discovered something, they were searching for something. And that
00:50:17Something was blood. Jack felt his stomach clench, but he let Blue Eberth continue.
00:50:24"We gave them a little, carefully, in controlled amounts. And the craving disappeared. They recovered their..."
00:50:32They were conscious, temporarily. But when we asked them what had happened, they remembered nothing. Not even who had...
00:50:39"It transformed, nor how they ended up like this, nothing." Blue Bird sighed deeply. And even then,
00:50:48When they were taken outside, the sun burned their skin. The magicians say that means the infection
00:50:54It's still present in their bodies. So they're restrained for now, under observation, until we know more.
00:51:01if they would reverse. Jack already knew the truth. He had lived with Lily's condition long enough to
00:51:08to understand exactly how this would end. Whether I said it or not, I already knew there was no cure. At least
00:51:15Not the one Blue Eberth was expecting. But instead of delivering the news, Jack stepped forward. "I don't know how
00:51:22"Cure them," Jack said quietly. "But I think I know the reason and how to stop it. I'm afraid I'm going to
00:51:29"I need your help, because I don't know if I can do what needs to be done with my own hands." She raised the
00:51:35head, her gaze steady but filled with pain. "Blue Eberth, you will help me fight Esteve and his
00:51:43"Flock." Chapter 1658. To War. Bluebird did not answer his friend immediately. Instead,
00:51:53He sat there, elbows on his knees, eyes half-closed, reflecting
00:51:59A long while. The silence between them lingered, heavy and awkward, until finally he exhaled
00:52:06Slowly, she spoke. "You're hiding something from me," said Bluebird. Her voice wasn't accusatory.
00:52:14Just a pain. "You think fighting Esteve is going to stop all this? I think it's a
00:52:20"Madness." "It really is," he frowned. "But at the same time, I know what happened to me. I know what
00:52:28I passed. And I'm one of the heroes who was part of the dragon's revenge, so I can't ignore it.
00:52:34"Completely." He leaned back and looked more tired than Jack had seen him in a long time. "But
00:52:41"They should know this too," Blue Eberth continued. "I only got through what I did thanks to those who helped me."
00:52:47They surrounded me. I would never have survived, I would never have overcome any of it, if I had been alone. In
00:52:55"Back then, you all helped me when I couldn't even manage my own weight." Her eyes softened.
00:53:02"So," he finally said, "I accept your help. But Jack, you should rely on us a little more. No
00:53:11You should try to keep it all to yourself and move on alone. And it's not just about you, this is about us.
00:53:17It applies to everyone. You don't have to face this alone." Jack didn't tell her why. He didn't tell her the truth behind his
00:53:25She wasn't afraid, not of what Unzoku had said, nor of what she believed was coming. She couldn't, not yet.
00:53:32Instead, she bowed her head deeply. "Thank you." After leaving Blue Eberth, the day continued and
00:53:40The pressure on Jack only increased. By noon, he had asked the werewolves to
00:53:46They were to gather at the center of their base. The call had been unusual, so urgent that everyone left
00:53:53of doing what they were doing. The meeting point was the large open square where the
00:53:58Local shops lined the winding stone pathways, wrapping protectively around
00:54:04The fountain that flowed in the center. It was a common area, a bustling and lively place, but today the
00:54:11The atmosphere was tense. Jack went out onto his balcony, from where he observed the entire meeting. His expression was
00:54:18Serious, more serious than most had ever seen. "It's been a long time since we met with all the
00:54:24"Pack," one of them whispered. "Has something happened? It has something to do with Blue Eberth's return yesterday."
00:54:32another asked. "I heard people saying something. Something strange happened. Something serious." "What happened?" "I don't know. I only know
00:54:42that something happened." Gary, Lupus, and Kai were also among the crowd, each looking up with their
00:54:50their own expectations and concerns. They said nothing, but all three were tense. Jack looked at his
00:54:57Left. Normally, Galdark would be by his side, but the man hadn't returned yet. He had
00:55:04informed Jack that he would go out to find someone who could help him, a discreet way of saying that
00:55:10He was looking for Lenny Steele. Jack himself had tried to find Lenny before, but had never been able to.
00:55:17He couldn't conduct a thorough search. His duties to the pack, to the kingdom, to Lily—everything held him back.
00:55:25But Galdark was a werewolf, one of the best trackers among them. If anyone had any
00:55:31The possibility of finding him—that was him. But still, he hadn't returned. Jack placed both hands on
00:55:39the railing, letting her voice carry through the wide space. "Thank you all for
00:55:46"meet here today." The murmurs died instantly. "I'm sure everyone
00:55:52"They know that our species, werewolves, are different," Jack continued. "And even we
00:56:00"We have a history that's hard to escape." Faces shifted uneasily. Some already
00:56:07They sensed what was coming. "I'm afraid," Jack said slowly, "that because of a decision I made,
00:56:13"All of Bronzelán is suffering now." A wave of shock swept through the crowd. Even
00:56:21Those closest to Jack had never heard him speak like this, blaming himself so openly. "Many of
00:56:27"You might not understand," Jack added. "And I'm not asking you to fully understand. But today,"
00:56:34He clenched his jaw. "Today I've decided to leave and confront the other alpha pack." Gasps were heard.
00:56:42Even the three outsiders reacted strongly. "So it seemed like it was going to go beyond
00:56:49"Anyway," Gary murmured softly. "Even with lupus getting in the way."
00:56:55Kai crossed his arms, which meant that what happened was much more connected than he thought.
00:57:01"We thought. We couldn't stop him." Although he didn't say it out loud, Gary's expression betrayed his
00:57:08Disappointment. There was no hatred between the packs. They were different, yes, but rivals due to circumstances.
00:57:16Not by choice. A fight between them would accomplish nothing.
00:57:21Jack continued speaking. "Fighting against others like us, when we don't hate them, I know it will be
00:57:28"It's difficult. I understand if they don't dare to do it." His gaze swept over the wolves below.
00:57:35"So, if you don't want to fight, you're free to stay here. I won't hold a grudge against any of you."
00:57:42"From you." Some shoulders sank in relief. Others tensed with determination.
00:57:49"In one hour," Jack declared, "those who are willing to travel with me to face the
00:57:55"Another pack, please gather in front of the north gate." He stepped back, letting the crowd...
00:58:02They whispered and debated amongst themselves. But no one received more confused looks than Gary, Lupus, and Kai.
00:58:09They understood more than the others, but not yet enough to stop what was coming.
00:58:15An hour passed quickly, and soon the group gathered in front of the door. About thirty people.
00:58:22They were ready, armed, and silent. "There are more than I thought," Kai whispered. He'd expected about ten.
00:58:30"Gary Ascensio. It's still smaller than Esteve's pack. Many people decided not to fight."
00:58:38They can't be blamed. Perhaps they simply don't want to confront Esteve.
00:58:43"Ah, yes. Is that you three?" A familiar voice approached from behind. They turned and saw a bird.
00:58:51Blue was walking toward them. "I wanted to ask how you were," he said casually. The men
00:58:58Nearby wolves stared wide-eyed as one of the famous heroes spoke so comfortably
00:59:04with the newcomers. "What are you doing here?" Kai asked bluntly. "Well, that's not very
00:59:12"Nice," Bluebeard joked. "It's the first time I've seen you in a long time, and it's almost as if I haven't seen you in ages."
00:59:19"You'd like to be here." Kai didn't answer. "Bluebird sighed softly." "I'm here because Jack made me."
00:59:26He asked. He's worried about not being able to do what needs to be done." Then his tone changed, soft, serious.
00:59:34But, to tell you the truth, Bluebeard continued, "I also wanted to talk to the three of you. The problem with
00:59:41Jack, what's going on around him, I have a feeling he might be heading for
00:59:46"That's a bad path. And if that's the case, then perhaps I'll be the one to intervene." His eyes hardened. Just what
00:59:55The same thing he did to me at that moment. Chapter 1659. The best of the three. Given what Jack
01:00:03He was about to do what he wanted everyone to do, and it was clearly a serious matter.
01:00:10It surprised no one that Bluebird was present among the assembled group. His mere presence
01:00:15He gave more importance to the moment, especially because of the rumors that were discreetly circulating around the
01:00:21community. People had heard fragments of information, as they had recently been asked to do.
01:00:27Jack to help Bluebird on a difficult mission, as knights had been sent the other
01:00:33day and as something significant had happened. Now, seeing Jack gather the whole pack and
01:00:39to openly announce that they were marching against Esteve and the other pack, many, naturally,
01:00:45They connected the dots. If both events were related, and for all who were listening,
01:00:52That seemed like an obvious conclusion, so what would have happened in Bluebeard's mission?
01:00:57had somehow involved Esteve's werewolf pack. And the result of that
01:01:03Participation was the situation they were now facing. "I was a little worried
01:01:09"That with only this number of people, we wouldn't be able to defeat the other pack," he whispered.
01:01:14a werewolf to a friend. "But if we have Bluebird on our side, that shouldn't be a
01:01:20"Problem, isn't it?" "Sure. But doesn't he seem to know those three new guys?" "That's strange." "Right?"
01:01:28another replied. "Perhaps he was the one who brought them. Or perhaps he met them during an expedition."
01:01:35They said they were from a faraway village. Right? Although at first the three of them felt relieved
01:01:42Upon seeing Bluebeard there, a sense of familiarity in a chaotic moment, another worry took hold of them.
01:01:48Quickly. Between the two packs, they already believed that Jack's was superior to Esteve's. With Bluebeard
01:01:55Furthermore, supporting them, they couldn't imagine the other side had any chance. There was only one
01:02:02As a small consolation, Bluebeard didn't seem like someone who intended to kill Esteve. He signaled to
01:02:08He instructed the three of them to move away from the group, further increasing the suspicions of the others.
01:02:14werewolves. But Bluebird did it only because he knew how sharp werewolf hearing was.
01:02:21Ordinary citizens constantly forgot this, speaking ill of the werewolves within reach of
01:02:26overheard without realizing it. But Bluebird had been with them long enough to understand.
01:02:32How careful he should be. "You three," Bluebeard began in a low voice once they were out of range.
01:02:39Did they manage to figure out what's bothering Jack? I have a feeling that what's bothering him is...
01:02:45It's related to his decision to do all this. I just can't understand it.
01:02:51Gary and Lupus stared at Kai. Neither of them wanted to risk saying anything that might irritate him.
01:02:57Later, Kai was better at explaining things. "We found some things,"
01:03:04Kai replied cautiously. "Some are related to his family. Very personal matters."
01:03:10personal. In fact, that's why he's been so disconnected. But we can't find the root of it.
01:03:17"problem." It showed that they were investigating and that they understood the sensitivity of the issue.
01:03:23while providing Bluebeard with just enough information to form his own
01:03:28incomplete theories. After a long moment, Bluebeard exhaled slowly, as if he had
01:03:34reached a private conclusion. "The last thing I want to see is a massacre between two packs."
01:03:40Bluebeard said. "Especially when there doesn't have to be one." Then his eyes sharpened.
01:03:47She glanced slightly at the three strangers. "I have to ask you a favor. Since it was I who
01:03:54"He helped them join Jack's pack, I don't think you have any reason to refuse." He clasped his hands together.
01:04:00gently before either of them could speak. "Great." I figured as much. "I think the
01:04:07There are four of us on the same side. We don't want this confrontation to escalate into something
01:04:12bloody and irreversible. So I want one of you to go to Esteve's camp and...
01:04:18Deliver a message. These very words." While Bluebeard explained the nature
01:04:24Upon hearing the message, the three of them opened their eyes wide. "Is there something like that?" Gary exclaimed before he could...
01:04:31stop. “Of course,” Bluebird replied with a chuckle. “Every gentleman knows this rule,
01:04:39And Jack is a gentleman above all else. He'll do it too. Now, of the three, who is the
01:04:45"Faster?" And, more importantly, who wouldn't attract too much attention from Jack if they left
01:04:52Suddenly? Lupus had recently met Jack in person, and given his size, strength, and age,
01:04:59He certainly stood out. Gary, well, even back then, his green hair made him noticeable. He had already...
01:05:08He has been forced to explain several times that it was simply the hair he was born with.
01:05:13Naturally, they both slowly turned their heads toward Kai. And Kai, unfortunately, was the fastest.
01:05:21among them. "It seems it's already decided," said Bluebeard cheerfully. "Before Jack arrives,
01:05:28"Take off and head straight to Esteve's camp." Kai opened his mouth to protest,
01:05:35But Bluebird had already assumed he would. With no room to object, Kai stepped aside and
01:05:41He took off running, crossing the open fields towards the deep forest where Esteve's pack resided.
01:05:48As he ran, an exhausted and irritated groan escaped his lips. "What the hell! Why me?"
01:05:55Who's doing this? Isn't this considered interference? If I deliver this message, doesn't that mean I'm...
01:06:03"Altering events directly?" He continued complaining as he ran. "Wait!"
01:06:09Wait! Think rationally! Bluebeard would have sent someone anyway. Clearly.
01:06:16He was worried that Jack would lose control. If so, then he should run. But perhaps,
01:06:23A little slower. Like a normal human. He slowed his pace. "But wait! If Bluebeard
01:06:31If he hadn't found us, wouldn't he have sent a swift knight with Kai to deliver the message?
01:06:37In that case, he should run faster. But how fast? Behind him are both Lupus and Gary.
01:06:45They trembled silently with laughter, imagining the chaos unfolding inside the mind
01:06:50Kai's hyperactive state. And finally, moments later, Jack himself arrived. Chapter 1660. The Encounter of
01:07:00Two alphas. When Jack arrived, he thanked everyone who had come to help, and this time he himself
01:07:07She looked a little different. Strapped to her back were two enormous weapons, both unmistakable to
01:07:13At first glance. One was the great warhammer, heavy and imposing, while the other was his
01:07:20a greatsword, which rested diagonally across his shoulders. The mere presence of both weapons caused
01:07:26A silent wave rippled through the group. It was rare to see Jack so well-equipped, and that heightened the gravity of the situation.
01:07:33that what was about to happen became clear. After thanking him, Jack wasted no time in
01:07:40stop. The group began to move, although not as quickly as many had hoped. There was no
01:07:46immediate transformation, nor a sudden rush toward Esteve's camp. Instead, they marched
01:07:53together, crossing the vast plains before finally venturing into the forest that stretched out
01:07:59in front of them. Gary found it strange. He had assumed Jack would order them to transform and
01:08:07Run directly towards the camp, shortening the distance as quickly as possible. Instead,
01:08:13Their pace was steady and controlled. It wasn't because Bluebird couldn't keep up.
01:08:20Gary knew very well that Bluebird could channel and in his steps, moving faster than most of
01:08:27The beasts did want it. So the slower progress must have been intentional.
01:08:32"Wow, that warhammer is the same one," Gary said quietly as he looked at Jack's back.
01:08:40—Honestly, I don't think Esteve will win this fight if they go all out against each other,
01:08:45"Especially with a weapon like that." "It's impressive, and you're right," replied Blue Ebirth.
01:08:51walking alongside Gary and Lupus near the back of the group. That warhammer was
01:08:57Made from materials of a demon-level beast. Jack didn't defeat it easily either.
01:09:04He and the group were pushed to their limits during that fight. Blue Ebirth's eyes narrowed.
01:09:11slightly as memories surface. Werewolves are strong by nature, but it seems that
01:09:17When they find themselves in real danger, at least in Jack's case, they can develop an immense
01:09:23Lupus carried a shield.
01:09:29as he walked, on the worn but sturdy surface, while Gary held his own
01:09:35war hammer. Gary's weapon, however, was clearly of inferior quality. It lacked presence.
01:09:43special or unusual effects, simply serving as a solid tool rather than something
01:09:49Extraordinary. "Why are we walking instead of going directly to the camp?" Lupus asked.
01:09:55"Is it to save energy?" "I don't think that's the reason," Bluebird replied after a brief
01:10:03Pause. Before we left, Jack requested that his wife and other family members be protected.
01:10:10at the castle if they returned. Everyone agreed without hesitation, but after learning that
01:10:16This situation involves his family, and I think Jack is taking this moment to reflect.
01:10:23Bluebird glanced up at Jack's broad back. He seemed to be mulling things over.
01:10:28as we moved forward, instead of moving blindly. The group continued on their way, while the forest
01:10:36It gradually thinned out around them. Gary and Lupus noticed they were getting closer. Because of their visits
01:10:43Prior to Esteve's camp, they estimated they were an hour away. It was then that
01:10:49A fourth figure appeared behind them. "I was a little worried Jack might notice something," Kai said.
01:10:56as he started walking alongside them. But he seemed so absorbed that he didn't even notice.
01:11:02How many werewolves were there at the beginning? —You were slower than I expected —Gary replied,
01:11:09Looking at him out of the corner of his eye. "I was starting to get a little worried." "Did you pass on the message?"
01:11:16“Yes, I did,” Kai replied. “But honestly, I think it was a waste of time. It seemed like…”
01:11:24Esteve already knew this was going to happen. He and his pack were preparing. From what I could see,
01:11:31They had already decided to do exactly what you warned them about. Bluebird raised an eyebrow. He was
01:11:38Surprised, but not entirely upset. Still, he wondered. If Esteve and his pack were already
01:11:46Prepared, what had given them the warning? Why were they so sure this was coming?
01:11:52A confrontation? Was there already direct involvement behind the scenes? The answer never came. Instead,
01:11:59Jack raised his hand, signaling everyone to stop. In an instant, the atmosphere changed.
01:12:07At Jack's signal, the werewolves began to transform. Their bones moved, their muscles
01:12:14They expanded and their claws extended as their bodies adapted for battle. No longer
01:12:20They were simply marching through the woods. Now they were running, advancing with powerful strides that cut through the
01:12:26undergrowth. The werewolves moved with ferocity, weaving through the trees with ease.
01:12:33innate. Bluebird kept up surprisingly well, for its steps, amplified
01:12:39Through ki, they were able to stay by his side without falling behind. To an untrained eye, their movement
01:12:47It might have seemed chaotic, but Kai could see the structure forming beneath him. He didn't even
01:12:53They realize it, Kai thought. They've naturally formed roles based on their weapons and position. This isn't
01:13:01It's nothing like Esteve's pack. This is organized, like an army. The idea stuck with him.
01:13:08recorded. There was something I could get out of this, something useful for the Howler Gang if ever
01:13:14They were returning. As they advanced, the forest began to thin out. A column of smoke rose above the line.
01:13:22The trees were faint but unmistakable. Beyond them rose the imposing mountain, dominating the landscape.
01:13:30With his presence. Jack leaped forward and landed firmly. His feet hit the ground
01:13:37with such force that the ground cracked beneath his feet. The others imitated him, skidding until
01:13:43They stopped behind him. They had arrived. In front of them were Esteve and the rest of his pack. They were already
01:13:51Transformed, with weapons in hand, their bodies tense and ready. There were more than a hundred of them.
01:13:58far more than Jack's group, and they were ready, their eyes fixed ahead. If there was anything that matched
01:14:04The battlefield, this was the moment. Esteve stepped forward, his eyes glowing red. Jack did the
01:14:13same.
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