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Para evitar una guerra entre las manadas total entre las manadas Steve reta a Jack a un duelo. 3 miembros de la manada de Jack enfrentarán a 3 miembros de la manada de Steve y el perdedor cumplirá las demandas del ganador.
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00:00:00My Werewolf System. Chapters 1661 to 1670. Chapter 1661. An Old Tradition. The Two
00:00:11Packs of werewolves stood face to face, separated only by the marked ground.
00:00:17Gary had already seen battles, real battles, full of chaos, shouts and sudden movements,
00:00:24But this was different. It wasn't a confrontation yet. It was a pause before the other. A
00:00:31The moment everything seemed to tighten, as if the world itself were holding its breath. Nobody
00:00:38They charged. No one tried to gain an advantage with surprise attacks or covert movements. Both sides
00:00:45They remained visible, visible in number, with a visible force. There were scattered formations among them
00:00:52the groups, but it was clear that this would not be a battle of tricks or ambushes. If it happened
00:00:59A fight would be direct. The air itself felt heavy, thick with tension. I could hear the growls.
00:01:11deaf werewolves struggling to control their instincts, the subtle rustling of feet against the
00:01:17The earth, the creaking of leather and metal as they adapted. The heightened senses made everything clearer.
00:01:24The smell of sweat, the distant smoke rising near Esteve's camp, the faint sound
00:01:30from the wind rustling through the trees. Jack, Esteve shouted in a firm voice, but loud enough to
00:01:37that could be heard across the field. You've come with members of your pack and you're carrying weapons. It's been a long time.
00:01:45that we don't see each other. Do we really have to fight? Can we stop talking about the problems that
00:01:51What lies ahead? Her words were calm, almost pleading, and yet they fell like stones.
00:01:58Jack didn't answer. In his mind, questions swirled endlessly. Why was Esteve ready?
00:02:06How did she know Jack would come? Was it a coincidence, or had Esteve already grasped the same truth as
00:02:13Had Jack been forced to accept? Did Esteve know of the curse that was spreading, of the
00:02:19infection, what was happening to the earth and to Lily? Jack clenched his jaw.
00:02:25Speaking now would be dangerous. He knew it. Even during the journey there, while they were marching in
00:02:32Instead of charging, Jack repeated the same thought over and over. If I stop to talk, I'll hesitate.
00:02:39And doubt was something he couldn't afford. Not now. Not when everything was already on the brink of collapse.
00:02:47The idea of the two alphas fighting never left his mind. It lingered there like a shadow, something he couldn't quite grasp.
00:02:54I wanted to acknowledge it, but I knew I could never completely avoid it. A possibility whispered by fate.
00:03:00Jack hated the idea, but at the same time feared it was inevitable. Don't be unreasonable.
00:03:08Esteve continued, lowering his voice slightly. Don't jump to conclusions. I apologize for what
00:03:15That's what my pack did. They acted out of fear. They jumped to conclusions and almost caused a
00:03:23Irreparable disaster. And now, Jack, you're about to do the same. Esteve took a step forward,
00:03:30Be careful not to cross the invisible line between the groups. With your position, you have no excuse.
00:03:37Jack felt it then. The hesitation. Not just within himself, but in the space that separated him.
00:03:45He could see it in Esteve's eyes, and he could also feel it behind him. Both packs were
00:03:52Restless now. Murmurs spread silently, sharp whispers transmitted
00:03:58With heightened hearing. Attack first. Don't let them take advantage. If they attack us, we'll counterattack.
00:04:06Whether it was instinct, fear, or the sheer pressure of facing another pack of alphas, something was stirring.
00:04:14The longer it went on, the worse it would get. Jack remained silent. Esteve watched him.
00:04:20Sincerely, interpreting that silence for what it was. Your silence is clearly your answer.
00:04:27Esteve finally said. That sounds good to me. Instead of charging forward, Esteve raised his hand.
00:04:35The simple movement caused a surge of tension in both groups. Weapons were gripped tightly.
00:04:42Muscles tensed. I challenge you, Jack, and your army to a duel. The words fell like
00:04:50A clap of thunder. Shock rippled through both packs. The werewolves stared at each other, confused and...
00:04:57Disbelief was reflected on their faces. Gary felt his breath catch in his throat.
00:05:03A duel. He understood the concept, but hearing it there, between two alpha packs, seemed unreal.
00:05:12Jack's colleagues were equally astonished. They knew what a duel meant in theory,
00:05:18But now his weight was something entirely different. Jack, Esteve continued firmly. You're a gentleman.
00:05:25Before a werewolf. You know the laws of chivalric honor. You must accept. He opened slightly
00:05:33His arms, as if he were explaining the terms to them all. This is the best.
00:05:39An option for both of us. Minimal bloodshed between our two packs. Including me.
00:05:47Three of my strongest against three of yours. Whoever loses must obey the victor's orders.
00:05:53There was a pause. And I understand that in this case, Esteve added quietly, that could even mean the
00:06:01Death. In the modern era, duels between kingdoms were infrequent, but not unheard of. They existed
00:06:09to prevent wars from consuming entire populations. When two sides were on equal footing
00:06:15Under those conditions, a duel could decide everything without flooding the land with blood. To the knights of
00:06:21In the kingdom of the red wing, they were taught this principle from a young age. Duels were a test of strength.
00:06:28Honor and determination. They were also a way to raise morale before major conflicts.
00:06:34But this, this was the second kind. A duel with the same weight as the war itself. The kind in
00:06:42the fact that
00:06:42Lives, futures, and entire packs hang by a thread. For a duel like this to work, both sides...
00:06:49They had to believe that the other was their equal. And there, now, it was impossible to know if that was true.
00:06:57Jack's group felt confident, but confidence didn't erase reality. They were outmatched.
00:07:03in numbers. That fact gnawed deeply at everyone present. "If you lose," Jack finally said,
00:07:11His voice cutting through the tension. "I will absorb your pack into mine." The declaration sparked another wave of
00:07:17Murmurs rippled through the crowd. In Jack's mind, a single, desperate hope echoed. "If only
00:07:25If only one alpha remained, if this ended here, perhaps the curse would stop. Perhaps the land would heal.
00:07:32"Perhaps Lily would be safe." Then Esteve replied calmly, "Please select the three."
00:07:40"who will represent your pack." For a brief moment, Esteve smiled. He already knew her answer.
00:07:48There was only one way to win this duel. And if he succeeded, he had no intention of killing his brother.
00:07:55just to force him to return. As for those he wanted to choose, he had a good idea of their power.
00:08:02I knew his strength. His determination. His skill. Because I had fought alongside him before. Slowly,
00:08:11Esteve raised his hand. "I choose the three of you." His finger wasn't pointing at his own backpack.
00:08:19He pointed to the three who were standing in Jack's room. Chapter 1662. Choice of the
00:08:26system. The three chosen ones were as surprised as everyone else present. For a brief moment,
00:08:34A silence reigned, heavier than the tension that already hung in the air. Esteve's words still echoed.
00:08:40Not because of their size, but because of their significance. Of all those gathered, from two complete groups
00:08:47They were the chosen ones, though they had faced each other. They had traveled with Jack's pack. They had fought alongside them.
00:08:54They walked among them. However, now, facing both forces, they were being singled out.
00:09:03At first, some thought it was a mistake. A provocation. Perhaps. A way to shake Jack up.
00:09:10It's about stirring up emotions before the battle even begins. That's how conflicts used to start.
00:09:17Insignificant words. Deliberate insults. Moments designed to provoke hasty decisions.
00:09:23However, the more they looked at the three of them standing there, the harder it was to dismiss what Esteve had said.
00:09:30It was done as if it were accidental. There were two reasons why it seemed too deliberate. First,
00:09:37The three of them had joined at the same time. They had arrived together, they had moved in together,
00:09:44And even now they stood shoulder to shoulder. Second, there was something else. Something that set them apart from the rest.
00:09:51Jack's pack. Something Esteve had clearly noticed. His eyes. They were different. They weren't
00:09:59They were neither hostile nor weak. But they lacked the same sense of belonging that the others felt so strongly.
00:10:04Naturalness. They weren't united by the pack in the same way. Not yet. What are you doing?
00:10:12Jack asked in a low voice, a suppressed growl vibrating beneath his words. "Do you expect those from..."
00:10:18The same group fighting amongst themselves? That proves nothing. Jack moved forward a little, and his mere presence made
00:10:26Several members of Esteve's pack tensed up. The weapons on their backs moved with the movement.
00:10:32heavy and unmistakable. Her gaze didn't leave Esteve, but there was a glimmer of something more in her
00:10:39Eyes. Confusion, perhaps even disbelief. Jack had suspected the three of them when they arrived.
00:10:47I'd be lying if I said otherwise. However, something had changed since then. Something important.
00:10:55Lily. She had praised Lupus. Repeatedly. Sincerely. Jack trusted his instincts more.
00:11:02than in his own country, and Lupus had proven his worth when it mattered most. Jack owed him his safety
00:11:09from his wife. That only made the idea unbearable. I don't choose him at random. He replied
00:11:16Esteve calmly crossed his arms. His voice wasn't angry, but it carried weight. Look them in the eyes.
00:11:25They're not officially part of your pack. All three of them are omegas, right? A murmur rippled through both of them
00:11:33sides. So, doesn't that mean? Esteve continued, indifferent to the reaction, that they are free
00:11:40to fight for us. There's no rule that says they have to support you. Why don't you choose three?
00:11:46"From your own pack?" one of Jack's pack snapped. "Or is your pack so weak that you need..."
00:11:53that
00:11:53Strangers fight for you? Jack immediately raised his hand, silencing the voices behind him.
00:12:01"Enough," he said. Then, turning to Esteve, his tone hardened. "They may be omegas, but here..."
00:12:10We accepted them. We didn't force their loyalty. They chose to be with us. That's all that matters. Esteve
00:12:23Malice in their eyes. Pure calculation. Really? I ask. If they're omegas, they still have the freedom to
00:12:31Choice. Why don't we let them decide? The moment the words left their mouths
00:12:37Something changed for Esteve. The world around them seemed to fade away, just a little. Not enough.
00:12:45Not so that others would notice, but so that they would feel it. A familiar feeling for them.
00:12:51It invaded. Cold. Mechanical. Inevitable. A system screen appeared. Choose one of the sides of the
00:13:00Alpha Pack. It was clear. Direct. Relentless. Damn C. Greedo Gary in tournament. His heart was beating with
00:13:10The force of his gaze swept over the words. This wasn't subtle. This wasn't a suggestion. This was the
00:13:18A system that compelled them to act. Here. Now. In front of everyone. Kai's hands rose
00:13:26instinctively. Her fingers digging into her hair as if that could somehow shake the
00:13:32Thoughts in his mind. This isn't canon. He murmured softly. It wasn't supposed to be this way. This decision
00:13:40It shouldn't have been taken like that. Her thoughts were spiraling rapidly. Did this appear
00:13:48Because we've already interfered too much? Why did we save Lily? Why did we get involved where we shouldn't have? If we
00:13:55"We're joining now," Kai continued in a low voice, his tone tense. "We'll be fully involved. There's no turning back."
00:14:03Back after this. And we still don't know what they're trying to show us, the medallion, or the system. Oh, said Lupus.
00:14:11Slowly, this was always going to happen. They both turned to him. The search never failed, Lupus continued.
00:14:20No matter what we did, He always guided us here. Perhaps, regardless of the decisions we made
00:14:28Every time we called, it always led us back to this moment. That thought had been on my mind for some time.
00:14:34Lupus. Certain events didn't add up. Jack's anger. Esteve's disposition. The moment
00:14:43Everything was timely. If Lily had died, this ending would have made sense. But she didn't. So,
00:14:50Why did this happen? It almost seemed as if the world itself was directing events.
00:14:57towards this confrontation, forcing both alphas into conflict regardless of interference. Perhaps
00:15:03Lupus was just trying to justify his actions. Perhaps it was easier to believe that nothing had changed.
00:15:10Meanwhile, Kai looked like he was about to lose it. "Okay," Jack said, his voice piercing.
00:15:18The tension. I accept it. Now he turned all his attention to the three of them. What will you do? he asked.
00:15:26You will fight for Esteve. All eyes were on them. The murmuring ceased. Even the forest seemed
00:15:34To be calm. Gary swallowed saliva. His thoughts raced, but something stood out above all else. The
00:15:42That was the reason I'd come there in the first place. Less blood. That was always the goal. They already knew the
00:15:50True. There were vampires involved. Unzoku was manipulating events. The cause was obvious. Anyone
00:15:58Whatever the lesson, it wouldn't be learned through massacre. Grief was inevitable. But choosing the
00:16:06Finding a side that minimized losses remained important. Lupus and Kai turned to Gary.
00:16:12Gary. It was his decision. I want to choose the option that causes the least bloodshed, Gary said.
00:16:19In a low voice. More to himself than to anyone else. Esteve had tried to speak. Jack
00:16:25No. Esteve had proposed a duel to avoid war. Jack had arrived ready to fight. Gary
00:16:33He raised his head. "We will fight for Esteve and his pack," he said. The words fell heavily. Sending
00:16:41A ripple rippled across both sides. Jack's eyes widened. Esteve's expression, however,
00:16:48It barely changed, though something was there. Olivia or Quisos. U confirmation. The system screen
00:16:56disappeared. Chapter 1663. Changing Sides. Seeing how the mission screen had disappeared because
00:17:05complete. The three of them immediately understood what it meant. There was no message from
00:17:11Confirmation. No further instructions. Nor any arrow to point them where to go. The
00:17:18The system, for once, had fallen completely silent. That only indicated to them that the decision
00:17:24What they had just taken was not temporary, nor something they could easily undo. That was it.
00:17:31Somehow, the three of them expected another screen to appear, something that would reassure them.
00:17:37or at least tell them what to do next. Even Kai, who used to distrust the system the most
00:17:44No one found the silence unsettling. The lack of direction made it clear that what
00:17:50Whatever happened next would unfold naturally, without interference. The only conclusion
00:17:56The conclusion they were able to reach was that the situation unfolding before them had to come to an end.
00:18:01First to the end. Gary took the first step forward. Without saying a word, he began to walk to the side.
00:18:08Esteve on the battlefield. Lupus and Kai followed closely behind, keeping pace. Although only
00:18:16they gave
00:18:16A few steps, each one felt heavier than the last. The distance between the two herds wasn't
00:18:23large, but crossing it was like crossing an impassable line. Before they could get very far
00:18:29Far away, a large werewolf stepped directly into his path. No. What is this? The
00:18:36His voice was filled with anger, disbelief, and something close to betrayal. The werewolf's claws dug in.
00:18:43slightly on the ground as he stared at them, his eyes blazing as he looked at them
00:18:49Alternatively. Should I really just stand here and accept this? The werewolf continued.
00:18:56We took these three in. We trained with them, fought alongside them, and gave them shelter. And now,
00:19:03Just because Esteve asks them to, they turn their backs on us. Her gaze flicked towards Jack and then back to the
00:19:10Three. And you expect us to let them go there without saying a word. The tension in the air skyrocketed.
00:19:18Instantly. Several werewolves from Jack's pack shifted their positions. Their bodies reacted.
00:19:24instinctively towards hostility. It wouldn't take much for the situation to spiral out of control.
00:19:30"Steel!" Jack's voice abruptly cut through the tension. The werewolf blocking his path...
00:19:37She froze when she heard her name. "Let them through!" Jack said firmly. "They can take their own."
00:19:44decisions. They're not officially part of our pack, and even if they had asked to leave in
00:19:51Under normal circumstances, we would have allowed it. Jack took a slight step forward. His mere presence
00:19:58That was enough to calm the murmurs that had been spreading through her backpack. I know the situation that
00:20:04"What awaits us is strange," Jack continued. "And I know it doesn't feel good. But think of it this way: nothing has changed."
00:20:12as to their rights. They were free before and they are still free now. Stille squeezed the
00:20:19jaw clenched, clearly struggling with his emotions, but after a few moments, he stepped aside.
00:20:26He turned his head. Reluctant to watch them pass. The road was open. As the three of them advanced
00:20:33Again, Jack spoke once more. "Will you at least give me an explanation?" he asked, his tone softer.
00:20:41than before. To understand it, and to be able to explain it to him, it was obvious who Jack was referring to. Advertisements of
00:20:49PubFuture. PubFuture ads. Although the question was directed at Lupus, it was Gary who took the initiative.
00:20:57He felt responsible. After all, he was the one who ultimately made the decision. Before arriving
00:21:05"To the Red Wing pack," Gary began, "we were with Esteve's pack." Murmurs could be heard.
00:21:12They were silent on both sides while people listened. We stayed there for a while, Gary continued.
00:21:19Enough to learn how things worked. But we didn't fully commit, because we didn't
00:21:26We were sure this was the place for us. That's why we came. We wanted to see what the Red Wing pack was like.
00:21:33Before making a final decision, Gary took a deep breath and calmed down. For us, it's not about
00:21:40It's not about choosing sides. It's not about who we like more or who we think is right or wrong.
00:21:46Neither
00:21:46We don't even fully understand what's going on between you and Esteve. Jack's eyes remained fixed.
00:21:53in it, listening intently. What we do know, Gary said, is that we don't want these two packs
00:22:01They'll fight. And if siding with Esteve gives us the chance to prevent it, then that's the decision.
00:22:07which we will take. It wasn't a complete agreement, but there was understanding. The three continued walking until
00:22:16They finally arrived at the clearing where Esteve lived. While some faces greeted them with
00:22:23While some looked at them with relief, others regarded them with visible distrust. In particular, the werewolves they had encountered.
00:22:30The lupus patients watched him intently with somber expressions. They still believed a mistake had been made.
00:22:37That night, one that could have allowed something dangerous to slip through their fingers. Gary leaned closer.
00:22:44Esteve. And what do we do about these fights? he asked quietly. Do we try to win? Because if we do,
00:22:52That could change everything. Kai looked at Gary and smiled slightly. You're the leader of the Howlers,
00:23:00Kai said. You made the decision. So we'll stick with it. At this point, I think we've already changed.
00:23:10enough that worrying about what might have happened is pointless.
00:23:15Let's deal with what's in front of us. For once, Kai didn't think about it too much. On the other side,
00:23:22Jack examined his backpack. Galdark hadn't returned yet, but there was no shortage of capable fighters.
00:23:29After a brief pause, he made a decision. Steel, Tongo, War. The three of them stepped forward.
00:23:37immediately. Each of them was well known in the pack. Stile was fast,
00:23:43With great speed and precision, Tongo was balanced and strong without sacrificing agility.
00:23:50Garra, although not the biggest, was famous for the enormous destructive power of his blows.
00:23:56"Stile," Jack said, "you're the first." Kai stepped forward from Esteve's side.
00:24:03I'll take this one. Chapter 1664. The first duel. The fight would take place right there.
00:24:12right in front of the two opposing camps. Kai had initially thought that the duel
00:24:18He could move to another location, perhaps to the battlefields higher up the mountain,
00:24:23where battles used to be fought, but as soon as she looked around, she understood why it wasn't a
00:24:29option. Neither side was willing to grant the other even the slightest advantage.
00:24:35The tension in the air was so thick it seemed that a single wrong move could make it explode
00:24:41the whole situation. The werewolves remained with heightened senses, their eyes glowing.
00:24:48Faintly, the muscles tense and ready. There was no place for ceremony there. Whatever it was
00:24:55That it was about to happen, it had to happen now. Kai stood still, his eyes fixed on the
00:25:02an opponent who was directly in front of him. Steelworker. Jack's pack was clearly confident
00:25:09in this confrontation. From his point of view, it was supposed to be an easy fight. Stille was
00:25:16Fast, terrifyingly fast, and those who had trained alongside Kai had seen him take blows.
00:25:23Again and again. Most had already decided how this would end. Okay, Stille said,
00:25:30She shrugged as she took a step forward. Her voice was strong and full of confidence.
00:25:36Let's resolve this and end this. As he stretched out his arms, thick fur began to unfurl.
00:25:44through her hands, up her arms, and over her head. Three darker strands formed along her
00:25:51length of her fur as her transformation was complete. Without waiting for any signal, Stille bent her knees
00:25:58And he launched himself forward. Quickly. The ground cracked beneath his feet as he charged straight ahead.
00:26:04toward Kai. But instead of preparing or transforming immediately, Kai moved. He shifted to the side.
00:26:12At the last possible moment. Stille passed by him, but missed by centimeters. Did he dodge him? He murmured
00:26:20Someone from Jack's pack. He hadn't even transformed yet. Others quickly joined in.
00:26:28Stille didn't hit him every time during training. Yes, every single time. Well, maybe that's why he dodged it.
00:26:37said another. Even an idiot learns a pattern if it's repeated often enough. Kai didn't stop moving.
00:26:45As it broke free from the attack, its body began to transform in mid-motion. The fur
00:26:51It spread across his skin and his muscles tensed as his werewolf form took shape.
00:26:58Stille stopped abruptly and spun around sharply, baring her claws as she attacked again. This time,
00:27:04The attacks were swift, one after another, with the aim of overwhelming Kai before he could
00:27:11react. Kai raised his arms, locking his forearms as he shifted his weight with each
00:27:17He didn't counterattack. He didn't rush. He ducked, turned, and moved away from each heavy blow. For the pack
00:27:25From Esteve's perspective, it seemed Kai could barely hold on. But for Jack's pack, something seemed wrong.
00:27:33They'd never seen Kai fight like that before. Normally, Stille would have landed a blow by now.
00:27:40Clean. Normally, Kai would already be on the ground. However, there he was, still standing, still
00:27:49moving, still dodging everything. That was because during training, Kai had been
00:27:56containing it all the time. The group had agreed from the beginning that attracting attention was
00:28:02Dangerous. None showed their full strength. None pushed themselves beyond expectations. And under the guidance of
00:28:10Bluebird, they learned something far more important than brute force: Ki control. Kai had it.
00:28:17practiced tirelessly, perfecting it to the point of being able to channel it even through the
00:28:23eyes. It wasn't something Bluebird had explicitly taught him, but something Kai had
00:28:29He discovered it all on his own. The world around him didn't stop. Not entirely. But everything felt more
00:28:37Clearer. Sharper. I could see the intention behind Stille's movements before they happened.
00:28:44Complete. That's why it stayed out of his reach. Then, at the perfect moment, Kai attacked. The Ki surged
00:28:52through his fist as he stepped forward and aimed it straight at Stille's stomach. The impact
00:28:58It was strong. Stille's eyes widened as she gasped for breath. Her feet brushed against the
00:29:05I slid backwards, grinding my teeth as I struggled to stay on my feet.
00:29:11"You hit hard," Stille growled. "But I only need one clean hit to knock you out."
00:29:17combat. He stamped his foot firmly on the ground, cracking the earth beneath him, and lunged forward again.
00:29:24Faster than before. A direct charge. Exactly what Kai was hoping for.
00:29:31At the perfect moment, Kai jumped. He spun around Stille as the charge passed beneath him,
00:29:38landing softly behind his opponent. Stille barely had time to process what had happened
00:29:44Then he felt arms wrap around him from behind. Kai put an arm around Stille's neck and grabbed him.
00:29:51his
00:29:51One arm with the other, pulling back with all his might. A strangulation. Force itself
00:29:58She couldn't win this fight alone. The system limited them both. That meant technique mattered more.
00:30:06than brute force. Kai squeezed harder, planting his feet and leaning back, just like
00:30:13I'd seen Gary do it countless times. Stille struggled, scratching Kai's arm, but the position
00:30:20It was incorrect. Her strength meant nothing there. Seconds passed. Then Stille's movements
00:30:28They slowed down. Finally, his body went limp. Kai let go of him and took a step back as
00:30:35Stille fell unconscious to the ground. Silence. Jack's pack stared at him in disbelief. Stille,
00:30:42Someone whom most couldn't defeat had lost. Completely. Completely. Kai
00:30:50He stood there, breathing heavily, before turning around and walking back to the others. The pack
00:30:57Esteve erupted in cheers. They never imagined Kai would win. Although they knew his strength, they also knew
00:31:04How strong the red-winged pack was. When Kai reached Gary and Lupus, he let out a sigh.
00:31:11that
00:31:11He hadn't realized he was holding it in. Come on, Gary. Kai said, with a slight smile.
00:31:19Totoca. Silence them with the next one. Chapter 1665. The Second Duel. The result of the fight made
00:31:28It seemed as though Kai had won easily, but the reality was very different. From the outside, it looked
00:31:35Stille had offered little resistance, but Kai himself knew that if for a single moment he had
00:31:41Had it gone wrong, the outcome could have been completely different. Being limited by the
00:31:47This system meant that Kai couldn't rely on overwhelming force or brute power. Each
00:31:53Every movement he made had to be precise, deliberate, and calculated. There was no room for reckless attacks.
00:32:01Nor to waste energy. The fight only seemed easy thanks to a few advantages.
00:32:06very specific things she had to say upon entering. The first was simple familiarity. Kai had already
00:32:13trained with Stille. I had seen him train countless times, observed his habits and
00:32:19He learned how to fight when he thought no one was paying attention to him. Stille relied heavily on him.
00:32:25of speed and direct charges, trusting that his explosive movements would overwhelm his
00:32:31opponent before they could react. Against most werewolves, that tactic worked.
00:32:38To someone seeing her for the first time, she was terrifying. But Kai had already seen it all. Those
00:32:46Rapid attacks, however dangerous, followed patterns. The tilt of Stille's shoulders,
00:32:52the way she bent her knees before launching herself forward, the brief pause before
00:32:58of every burst of speed. If Kai had faced him without that knowledge, he knew that
00:33:04There was a strong possibility they had caught him. Perhaps they had even eliminated him.
00:33:10earlier. The second reason the fight had gone in his favor was technique. Instead of
00:33:17measure
00:33:17Force against force, Kai had relied on control. He hadn't tried to dominate Stille.
00:33:24He had used the lever, the position, and the timing. The choke he applied did not
00:33:31It wasn't ostentatious or brutal, but it was effective. It didn't matter how strong Stille was if the oxygen
00:33:37It wasn't reaching his brain. Technique over power. While Stille lay unconscious on the ground,
00:33:44The reactions of both packs were immediate and intense. Yac's pack stared with
00:33:51disbelief. They had trained with Kai before. Many had defeated him in training matches.
00:33:58And many considered him competent but mediocre. Seeing Stille, a werewolf against the
00:34:04The fact that most of them were fighting hard, losing like that completely shattered that image. On Esteve's side, they erupted
00:34:11Cheers. Kai stepped back, breathing calmly, refusing to let the tension show on his face.
00:34:17face. However, inside, her thoughts were racing. It's still hard to say,
00:34:26He admitted to himself. If he fought head-on, if he relied solely on his ki, he really could win.
00:34:33That question lingered. The werewolves of Yac's pack had trained with
00:34:39nor much longer than any of them. They understood their flow, their limits, and how to strengthen it
00:34:46Their bodies instinctively reacted. Kai's control was refined, but experience mattered.
00:34:52A direct clash of power might not end the same way. Now it was time for the next fight.
00:34:59Kai stepped back toward Esteve, and without hesitation, all eyes turned to Gary. Gary remained
00:35:06There he stood in silence, his expression unreadable. Unlike Kai, Gary hadn't been studying.
00:35:13to the others during training. He hadn't memorized attack patterns or habits. He fought
00:35:19More out of instinct, feeling, and pure emotion. That made him dangerous, but it also complicated things.
00:35:27situation. If I want to win this fight, Gary thought, then I can't rely on brute force.
00:35:35He could feel the weight of the moment pressing down on him. All his instincts screamed at him to fight.
00:35:41He felt serious, that he should win decisively, but another part of him doubted. Should he even win? That
00:35:48The question haunted him as he took a step forward. If all three of them won their fights,
00:35:54Esteve's pack would emerge victorious. But would that truly end the conflict? Or would it only
00:36:01Would this deepen the resentment between the two packs? Especially considering that the winners would be
00:36:07those who once supported Jack. Gary didn't want bloodshed. He didn't want to humiliate the
00:36:14Jack's pack, or provoke something even worse. As he moved forward, a hand suddenly grabbed his arm.
00:36:20Esteve leaned forward and spoke so softly that only Gary could hear him. I think it would be best if
00:36:27You lost this. Gary's eyes widened slightly. Lose? He didn't care about losing one
00:36:34He fought if it meant avoiding something worse. But Esteve's words raised more questions than
00:36:40answers. Why would losing serve any purpose? If the duel's objective was to prevent war,
00:36:47Wouldn't it be better to win decisively? Before Gary could ask, Esteve let go and took a step
00:36:54Back. The signal had already been given. Facing Gary, his opponent took a step forward. Gary? At that moment
00:37:03When Garra transformed, Gary felt the difference. His build was larger, more robust, and much more
00:37:10imposing, she exuded it. A thick mass of muscle stretched beneath her hairy skin, and her
00:37:17Fingers lengthened, their nails sharpening like curved weapons that gleamed faintly in the light. This was not
00:37:23A speed-based fighter. This was pure power. Protector, vanguard, something like that, Gary thought. Without
00:37:32doubt, designed to break down defenses. Gary hadn't brought a weapon. He had assumed the duel would be
00:37:40I would fight with my bare hands. A matter of honor between werewolves. Against the reach and claws of
00:37:47Garra, that decision immediately seemed questionable. The fight began without warning.
00:37:54Claw lunged forward, arm outstretched and with brutal force. The reach alone
00:38:01That was enough to put Gary on the defensive. He raised his arm just in time, blocking the
00:38:07He struck, preventing Garra's claws from reaching his face. But it was a mistake. In the
00:38:13The moment Gary focused on the first arm, Garra's other hand shot forward.
00:38:19Her long nails dug straight into Gary's stomach, tearing the flesh. Agonizing pain.
00:38:26A rush of intense blood coursed through his body as blood soaked Garra's claws. Gary staggered.
00:38:32He leaned back, teeth clenched. "So you're the traitor," Claw growled. "Do you know what it is that
00:38:40"More hate?" Gary didn't answer. "Those who betray us." Claude took another step forward,
00:38:48His eyes blazing with fury. "I'll make sure you die in this fight." The pain throbbed.
00:38:55Gary was deeply affected, but he forced himself to remain standing. He felt the gazes of both packs upon him.
00:39:01He felt such a thick tension that it suffocated him. "If he didn't fight seriously," Gary thought, "this could
00:39:08"Getting ugly quickly." Chapter 1666. Real Pain.
00:39:15Just after being stabbed by the sharp claws, Gary staggered backward and took a
00:39:21hand to abdomen. The wounds were deep, but for a werewolf, they weren't the kind of injury that
00:39:28It would end a fight instantly. If anything, the pain sharpened his mind, forcing him to concentrate.
00:39:36forcing him to stop guessing and start reading what was in front of him. Even so, even while the
00:39:42Blood soaked his clothes, his thoughts were directed to a completely different place.
00:39:49I thought that, given his size, he might be a protective type, like Marie. Stocky, prepared for
00:39:56To withstand blows, to hold the line and reinforce the defense of others. Gary thought, observing
00:40:03How the claw lifted and shifted its weight. But those nails, those nails are like Olivia's, like...
00:40:10The hunter class. So what is it? That was the first mistake Gary made in this fight, thinking that
00:40:18I understood Claude from a distance. The second mistake was listening to the words that came to
00:40:24Then, because they weren't empty threats. Gary noticed it in the claw-like sneer of contempt, in how
00:40:31He narrowed his eyes, pure resentment emanating from him like heat. Claw hated him.
00:40:37I really hated him. And Claw wasn't there to prove anything or score points. He was there to
00:40:44to end it all. He meant it, Gary realized. He's really going to try to kill me. If he attacks me in the
00:40:53Throat or any vital point, he could die. The system's warning burned in his mind.
00:41:00This wasn't training. This wasn't a fight. If I died there, I would really die.
00:41:07Gary's instinct compelled him to turn his head and look at Esteve. At first,
00:41:13Esteve had whispered to him that it would be better if Gary lost. Gary had been willing to obey.
00:41:20He wasn't even sure he could win fairly against someone Jack trusted enough.
00:41:26as if to suggest it. But how could he lose now? What if Claw didn't stop? What if Gary fell and
00:41:33Garra kept attacking anyway, driven by anger and the belief that Gary had them
00:41:39Betrayed? Honor meant little when someone believed you deserved to die. Gary didn't have the
00:41:45chance to look back. Claw leaped and, with both claws outstretched, crashed forward with
00:41:53all his weight. The impact threw Gary back forcefully. Gary reacted instinctively,
00:41:59grabbing her wrist, trying to control the limb as he would have in a real fight,
00:42:05But Garra threw him off with brute force and turned him to the side. Gary collapsed.
00:42:11he
00:42:11ground. He didn't collapse from helplessness, but because he wanted to disperse the energy, to prevent the blow from hitting him.
00:42:18It rumbled in his skull, preventing him from losing his balance completely. He rolled, planted a hand, and...
00:42:25He quickly stood up, his shoulders rising and falling as he breathed. When Garra approached
00:42:31Too much again, Gary raised his leg and kicked him straight in the stomach. It was a kick.
00:42:38Clean and strong, which forced Garra to stop, even if only for an instant. Kai is not the
00:42:45"I'm the only one who knows how to fight," Gary reminded himself. "I've studied AFC fighters my whole life. Me."
00:42:52I was in the AFC. Wow. I even beat the champion, though I wasn't alone. The memory wasn't just...
00:43:00Pride. It was a reminder that technique mattered. Rhythm mattered. Angles mattered.
00:43:08And right now, being repressed by the system meant that brute force wasn't going to get him out.
00:43:14Go ahead. Garra landed another blow. A savage blow that flew over Gary's head.
00:43:20And Gary seized the opportunity. He landed a firm, solid punch to Garra's stomach.
00:43:27Without wasting any movement, just one clean strike. In his mind, Gary apologized to Esteve.
00:43:34Because now he knew. He couldn't lose this fight. That blow hadn't been a fluke. It was aimed.
00:43:42to his neck. If he had landed, it could have been over. But even when Gary's fist
00:43:49He plunged into Clow's stomach, he felt something was wrong. The blow landed, but it didn't break him.
00:43:56Claw, as it should be. Gary's eyes widened as he understood why. Claw had been expecting him.
00:44:03If someone had significant control over Lee, they could reinforce specific areas, pinpoint them. It strengthened
00:44:10The stomach, the ribs, the torso—the exact spot where they knew a blow was coming. The same
00:44:18in the same way that others instilled strength in their fists to strike harder, or in their feet to move
00:44:23Faster, Garra had infused it into his abdomen and prepared him. Clow seized that moment,
00:44:30The moment Gary thought he had created space, and stabbed toward Gary's head. It was
00:44:36Quickly. Gary reacted just in time, raising his forearm. Nails dug into his skin. Blood.
00:44:44It ran up his arm instantly. It burned, not only from the cut, but from the shock of how close it had been.
00:44:51that had been there. A fraction of a second later and those nails would have been in his skull.
00:44:58Gary Aparido gritted his teeth, refusing to give in, twisted his arm, trying to deflect the blow,
00:45:05But Garra was relentless. He didn't back down, he pressed on. From one side, Lupus's voice cut through
00:45:13The tension. It seems he's trying to kill him, Lupus said in a low, sharp voice. We're going to intervene to
00:45:20"If we do that," Kai replied, in an equally low voice, "Jack's entire pack will attack."
00:45:28And it would be certain death. The second fight was going to be much harder once they realized that.
00:45:34that they shouldn't underestimate us. And in general, Garra is a tougher opponent to beat than
00:45:40style. Gary didn't have time to hear much more. The world shrank to claws, breathing, and
00:45:47movement. He tried to move away, tried to make his way through, but Garra forced him to come closer again.
00:45:54Gary's raised arm stopped a line of attack, but it left his body exposed.
00:46:00And Garra took advantage of it. It looked like the next blow was going to be to Gary's neck. Gary saw it coming,
00:46:06He felt it, he prepared for it. But instead, Garra's claws dug into his stomach again.
00:46:14Gary's. An intense pain shot through his entire body. He was breathless. Then Garra pulled out both
00:46:21hands and, without hesitation, began to rapidly stab the same area over and over again, so fast that he didn't
00:46:28It seemed real. Nails penetrating, withdrawing, penetrating again, each time drawing more blood.
00:46:36Gary's shirt darkened. Blood ran down his torso and dripped to the floor. His knees
00:46:43They threatened to buckle, not from weakness, but because their bodies were trying to react to damage.
00:46:50So serious. For a moment, it seemed the fight would end there. As if Gary were about to fall.
00:46:56And if he fell, Claw wouldn't be able to stop. But then Gary moved. Not backward. But
00:47:04He shifted his weight, planted his feet, and sent power through his legs.
00:47:10her hips, her shoulders, then she threw a powerful punch that crashed into Clou's face.
00:47:16It wasn't tidy. It wasn't pretty. It was survival. The blow was so powerful it brought Garra out.
00:47:24flying. It fell to the ground with a thud, rolling and scraping the earth before coming to a stop. The crowd reacted,
00:47:32Some were stunned into silence, others uproariously, but Gary heard almost nothing. His heart
00:47:40His heart was beating too fast. His breathing was too rapid. Garra's face twisted as he felt
00:47:48The pain, but he still pushed on. Even with the blow, even with his pride wounded,
00:47:54He stood up as if he couldn't imagine staying down. Gary was there, with wounds covering his
00:48:00His body, blood still dripping, his eyes fixed on Clou's. He didn't seem calm. He seemed
00:48:08Concentrated. Because now he understood the truth. Garra wasn't going to give him a way out. There wouldn't be one.
00:48:15No false loss. No sure surrender. No sweet ending. Then Gary straightened his posture,
00:48:23ignoring the way her stomach was screaming, ignoring the warm humidity that was spreading
00:48:28under his hand. If I've gotten myself into anything, Gary said firmly despite everything, it's in
00:48:34many
00:48:35Life-or-death situations. If you think you're going to take my life, it won't be easy. And
00:48:42so
00:48:42Gary charged forward, despite the injuries on his body, refusing to slow down.
00:48:49refusing to let fear decide the outcome. Chapter 1667. The Outcome. Gary had
00:48:57He'd been stabbed multiple times, but somehow he was still standing. From the outside, he looked
00:49:03almost unreal, as if his body simply refused to fall no matter the damage it received.
00:49:10Both Jack's camp and Esteve's pack watched in disbelief as a man
00:49:14a wolf that should have collapsed long ago, but was still standing thanks to
00:49:19to his willpower. The stab wounds were not mere superficial injuries intended
00:49:25to frighten or weaken him. Each blow tore through muscle and flesh, with the full force of his body.
00:49:32claw-like. The nails penetrated deeply, and right after the sharp pain of penetration,
00:49:38The forceful impact of the clawed fingers struck him, as if he were being repeatedly hit.
00:49:44with iron bars. Each blow caused an electric shock throughout his body, shaking him
00:49:50his bones were aching, leaving him breathless. Even so, he persisted. Gary knew why he kept going.
00:49:57standing. When he still had his full system, he had resorted to skills as a last resort.
00:50:02She had defended herself countless times. She had pushed her body to the limit before, surviving situations
00:50:09where he should have died. But this time it was different. There were no indications of the
00:50:15system, no upgrades, no emergency skills to save him. At this point, this was just
00:50:22his body. And that truth terrified him more than any enemy. Unlike before,
00:50:29Gary couldn't see the numbers. There was no health bar slowly decreasing.
00:50:34There was no clear indicator of how close to death she was. Every wound felt real.
00:50:40as I hadn't experienced it in a long time. The pain didn't disappear instantly. It remained,
00:50:48It burned, throbbed, and worsened with every movement. It was the first time Gary had fought seriously as a boxer.
00:50:55Werewolf without the system as a safety net. Without skills. Without second chances. And yet,
00:51:03Despite all that, he felt no fear. Instead, something else filled his chest. To resolve. Claw attacked him
00:51:12Again, attacking him from the side with brute force. Gary forced his arm upward and responded with
00:51:19The forearm. The claws sank into his skin instantly, tearing the flesh, but he didn't move away.
00:51:26Instead, he gritted his teeth and pushed forward, blocking Garra's arm. A pain
00:51:32A sharp, relentless pain coursed through his nerves, but Gary ignored it. He turned and punched him.
00:51:40Garra's head. The impact resounded, a dull, heavy sound that made several men shudder.
00:51:46Wolf. Claw staggered, but didn't fall, growling as he counterattacked. Gary didn't retreat. Despite
00:51:55Overcome with pain, he grabbed Garra by the shoulders and drove his knee into his stomach. Garra let out a
00:52:01air
00:52:01His lungs erupted with a violent cough. That was the moment the fight changed. What followed left
00:52:08from being a technical exchange of blows and cautious movements to becoming a brutal fight
00:52:14punches. Gary stopped dodging everything. He stopped trying to fight cleanly. Instead, he chose the
00:52:22He could survive the attacks and let them hit, turning his body just enough to miss the blows.
00:52:28fatal, yet at the same time, able to counterattack. From Kai's perspective, it was terrifying and
00:52:35Impressive. Gary didn't fight recklessly. Every move had a purpose. He shifted his weight.
00:52:42To avoid the throat, he twisted his body so that the deep stabs impacted the
00:52:48It was the muscles, rather than the organs, that absorbed blows that would have caused panic in others. It wasn't
00:52:54It wasn't something you could learn overnight. It was the kind of instinct forged after years of combat.
00:53:01Real. Garra attacked again, and Gary took the blow to his side. Pain shot through him completely.
00:53:08But he responded with another punch, and then another. Each blow tore through everything. Another knee strike landed
00:53:16on Claw's face, breaking his teeth and causing blood to flow. The sound of bones breaking
00:53:22It echoed across the battlefield, silencing the murmurs of both packs. Clow staggered.
00:53:28He leaned back, barely conscious. Gary didn't stop. He stepped forward and landed one last punch.
00:53:37impacting with all its force into Garra's face. The force threw him backwards,
00:53:42crashing to the ground towards Jack's pack. Several werewolves pounced.
00:53:48Instinctively, they caught him before he hit the ground again. It was over. The claw
00:53:54He didn't move. As reality unfolded, a heavy silence fell over the battlefield.
00:54:01Gary stood there, breathing heavily. His chest rose and fell rapidly as his
00:54:08The werewolf form began to fade. The fur retracted, the muscles contracted,
00:54:14And soon his human body was exposed, covered in blood. His clothes were torn,
00:54:21soaked in crimson, it clung to her skin. The wounds that had been hidden beneath the
00:54:27The fur was now clearly visible. Deep cuts, puncture wounds, and bruises that
00:54:33They formed quickly. For some reason, seeing Gary like that was even more terrifying than when he was
00:54:40had transformed. "That guy," muttered one of Jack's pack members. "I don't think he's
00:54:47"So skilled. But damn, his willpower is insane." Not everyone understood what they had just witnessed.
00:54:55to witness. But Jack did. So did Steve. They had both witnessed enough battles.
00:55:03to recognize true experience when it appeared. Gary hadn't won because he was more
00:55:09Strong. He had won because he knew how to survive. He knew how to fight when losing was not an option.
00:55:15When Gary finally turned around and went back to Esteve's side, each step seemed heavier than the last.
00:55:22Even so, she didn't collapse. She stopped in front of Kai and Lupus and offered a weak smile. "I think that
00:55:30“I need to eat,” Gary said hoarsely. “Otherwise, I won’t get much else done.” Despite everything,
00:55:38He was still Gary. His eyes briefly met Esteve's. Gary didn't know
00:55:44Why had Esteve asked him to lose the fight? He didn't know what plan Esteve had in mind.
00:55:50All he knew was that he'd had no choice. Against an opponent like Garra, holding back would have meant...
00:55:57to die. Esteve said nothing, but his expression tightened slightly. Now he understood. There was a
00:56:05One reason why he asked Gary to lose, and another reason why he didn't ask Lupus
00:56:10that he would
00:56:11The same. After spending time with him, I understood his character. When Gary stepped aside, all the
00:56:18All eyes turned to the last remaining fighter. Lupus. The air grew heavy with the
00:56:24Anticipation. If Lupus had won this final fight, then all three would have obtained the
00:56:31Victory. And no one really knew what that result would mean. Chapter 1668. Lupus's Duel.
00:56:40Part 1. Esteve was worried about what was happening right now. To begin with,
00:56:47I honestly didn't expect the three of them to do so well. I knew they were skilled and talented,
00:56:53And until today I believed there was a possibility that one of them would win their game. Perhaps two.
00:56:59if things went wrong. But not everyone. Not like that. While Esteve stood there, watching Gary,
00:57:07who was still breathing with difficulty after the fight and whose body was stained with blood, became
00:57:13It was painfully obvious that the three who had left their camp had grown enormously.
00:57:18in strength in a terrifyingly short time. Whatever their experience, the training
00:57:24or the experiences they had faced after leaving their pack, had taken them far beyond what
00:57:30which Esteve originally believed possible. The reason Esteve had asked Gary to lose his
00:57:36The fight had been calculated. After seeing Gary win so decisively, Esteve had already begun to
00:57:43thinking about the future. He believed that Gary's victory hadn't been a fluke, and more importantly,
00:57:50Of the three, Lupus was the most talented. Lupus had always been dangerous, even when he was still
00:57:57He was under Esteve's tutelage. His instincts, his growth rate, and his serenity were very
00:58:03above average. If Lupus also wins, then the three outsiders would claim the
00:58:10Victory. And if that were to happen, the duel would no longer serve its purpose. Esteve had proposed
00:58:17The duel, for several reasons. He had carefully structured it, choosing a format that would suit him
00:58:23would allow them to gain more time. That had been their intention from the beginning. However, if the three
00:58:30Outsiders won their games; Jack's pack would lose the duel without a doubt. At first,
00:58:37This might have seemed like the best outcome to buy time, but it wasn't at all because
00:58:43Several reasons. That would leave only one outcome unresolved. Jack and Esteve. Esteve wanted to fight.
00:58:50against Jack in the duel, and not in any situation that might arise outside of duels. That's why he
00:58:56He asked Gary to lose. If Gary lost and Lupus won, then they would have another chance.
00:59:03fight. Jack was expected to fight anyway, with a total of four fights. Only if the
00:59:11If three won, they wouldn't fight. But now, after Gary had won his fight with sheer determination
00:59:18and survival, the situation had changed dangerously. If Lupus were to win this too
00:59:26The next fight, then everything he had tried to avoid would crumble before him. And that was the
00:59:33That part didn't make sense. If Esteve really wanted to fight Jack, he could have challenged him.
00:59:39Right from the start. There was no rule stopping him. So why didn't he do it?
00:59:47Why bother selecting the three strangers from the start? Why not just choose
00:59:53to members of his own pack, or to weaker fighters, if he wanted to lose certain fights?
00:59:59The answer lay in the tension simmering beneath the surface. The members of Esteve's pack
01:00:05They were becoming hostile, much more hostile than necessary. It wasn't just rivalry or resentment.
01:00:12Something darker was stirring. Esteve could see it in their eyes, hear it in their whispers,
01:00:19I could feel it in the way their eyes rested on Jack's pack. The hatred was growing. And
01:00:25Esteve
01:00:26She knew exactly why. She didn't have proof yet, but the signs were unmistakable. The aggression
01:00:34Supernatural. The urge to kill instead of restraint. The way words were distorted and...
01:00:42They amplified emotions. Unzoku's influence spread, seeping into men's minds.
01:00:48Wolves from both sides. That was the real danger. If the fighters from either pack
01:00:55If they died during this duel, everything would be unleashed. The war would be unstoppable after that. Based on
01:01:03In what Esteve had just witnessed in Gary's fight, death was already too close for
01:01:08to feel comfortable. Claw hadn't fought to win, he'd fought to kill. Which meant
01:01:16Esteve couldn't risk letting the fighters from his own pack continue these
01:01:21Uncontrolled duels. That was another reason why he chose the outsiders. They weren't
01:01:27Completely bound by loyalty to the pack. They were not driven by hatred or resentment. No
01:01:33They wanted this war. And until now, they had shown restraint, even in the face of lethal intent. And there were
01:01:42One more reason why Esteve needed these fights to continue. Time. Esteve had sent
01:01:49They discreetly sent part of their pack on a mission. A dangerous one. They were gathering information.
01:01:56Following rumors, following leads related to Unzoku's movements. Esteve could no longer
01:02:02He couldn't afford to fear Unzoku. He needed proof. Something tangible. Something that could convince
01:02:10Jack suspected that it was all manipulation. So far, they hadn't found anything concrete. And the
01:02:17The chances of them finding anything in those final moments were slim. But Esteve still
01:02:23I needed time. Even a little more time could mean the difference between war and...
01:02:29understanding. If Lupus lost this fight, then Esteve and Jack would be forced to face each other in
01:02:35combat, which would give him exactly what he needed: time, control, and the ability to prevent the
01:02:42The situation spiraled completely out of control. Steve exhaled slowly. I've noticed. He thought sadly.
01:02:51In Jack's pack and in mine, there are those who cause trouble, whisper, and incite violence. Only
01:02:59They waited for the opportunity to attack. That was the most terrifying part. Esteve couldn't even trust anymore.
01:03:07fully within his own pack. That is why, against all odds, he trusted men.
01:03:13Omega Wolf. That's why I didn't want Lupus to win. I guess it's me against Tongo, Lupus said while
01:03:21He took a step forward, shrugging his shoulders. His voice was calm, but it had an air of firmness.
01:03:29What kind of stupid name is that? Lupus cracked his neck, his eyes fixed straight ahead.
01:03:36"I'm going to beat you like a damn drum," he continued coldly. "So don't even think about it."
01:03:42They tried to do something like what they did to the guy with green hair. The atmosphere instantly became tense.
01:03:48Tongo was about to take a step forward when another figure moved. Just one step.
01:03:54Enough to stop him. Everyone turned around. I'll accept this fight. The voice was calm,
01:04:02Firm, familiar. Esteve's eyes opened slightly. Bluebeard took a step forward.
01:04:10Although he didn't belong to either pack, his presence carried immense weight. Immense weight.
01:04:17A hero of the past. A knight who had survived the dragon's own vengeance.
01:04:23Someone who didn't need to prove anything to anyone. Although he wasn't part of the pack,
01:04:29Bluebird continued, his gaze unwavering. "I am a dear friend of Jack's. I was brought here for a..."
01:04:36Reason. He turned his head slightly and looked at Esteve. And since it's permitted to use these three
01:04:42Outsiders as representatives, I don't see why it would be a problem if I joined too.
01:04:48Silence fell. Not even Esteve had foreseen this. The werewolves of both sides
01:04:55They stirred with unease. No one doubted that if Bluebird fought, victory would be assured.
01:05:02No one questioned him. But at the same time, Lupus, Gary, and Kai exchanged glances.
01:05:09This was not what Bluebeard had said he wanted. He had stated that he wanted to stop the fight.
01:05:16So why intervene now? What was he really planning?
01:05:21Chapter 1669 Lupus's Duel, Part 2
01:05:25Although Lupus was unaware of Bluebeard's true intentions, he welcomed the situation with open arms.
01:05:32open. Deep down, he was glad to have the opportunity to fight again. Since he joined
01:05:39For Jack's group, everything had changed. The battles, the tension, the constant pressure that weighed on them
01:05:46The packs reminded him that this world did not forgive and that strength still mattered.
01:05:52While training with Jack's group, Lupus had focused on perfecting his control of
01:05:58Ki. He had pushed himself harder than ever before when they were knights in training, learning to guide his
01:06:04energy instead of letting it flow uncontrollably. Even with the system suppressing its power,
01:06:10He could sense her progress. That only made him eager to see where she was.
01:06:17"Thank you, my friend," Jack said softly as Bluebeard took a step forward.
01:06:23Jack's voice conveyed concern, not only for Lupus, but for everything that had brought them to this point.
01:06:30There. If the three outsiders won the duel, then, according to the rules, the contest was over.
01:06:37Determined. But even then, Jack didn't know how things would turn out. The problem wouldn't disappear.
01:06:45Just like that. The suffering that was spreading throughout the world wouldn't suddenly stop. That's why,
01:06:52Despite everything, Jack placed his faith in Bluebeard. With him here, at least there was a chance.
01:06:59"Okay," Bluebird said calmly, resting his hand on the hilt of his sword.
01:07:06—Agamaslo. Before Lupus could finish transforming, Bluebeard moved. He propelled himself.
01:07:13With incredible strength, he closed the distance between them in an instant. Lupus barely had
01:07:20time to react when the hilt of Bluebeard's sword slammed into his stomach.
01:07:25The impact was brutal. A shockwave spread. The force of the explosion in the air
01:07:32And Lupus went flying backward. His feet left the ground completely. His body
01:07:38He was lifted up and thrown as if he weighed nothing. Lupus slid across the floor, almost crashing into
01:07:45Esteve and his pack. However, even while flying, his transformation continued. His fur
01:07:53It spread all over its body. Its claws extended as it dug into the earth. With
01:07:59With a sudden movement, he dug his hands into the ground, scratching the earth and halting his momentum. Without
01:08:06Without hesitating, Lupus lunged forward again. "Sure, sure," said Bluebird, drawing his sword.
01:08:14The sword at its maximum this time. You were always more resilient than the others. Lupus attacked
01:08:21First. Its sharp, wide claws lashed out at the air as it aimed at the chest of
01:08:27Bluebeard. Bluebeard responded instantly, wielding his sword in a precise arc. The
01:08:34Ki expanded across the blade as it collided with Lupus's claws, where metal and strength
01:08:40They merged. The sound echoed across the battlefield. Lupus adapted, changing
01:08:46tactically, he combined punches and kicks, powering his attacks with sheer physical strength, backed up
01:08:53by a controlled and. But on each occasion, Bluebird intercepted it effortlessly. Sometimes
01:09:00He blocked with the flat of his sword. Other times, he redirected Lupus's attacks using
01:09:07only the side of the sword, without overdoing it or wasting movement. For the spectators,
01:09:13The fight was fascinating. Both fighters were constantly moving, with blows flowing freely.
01:09:19One after another without pause. Lupus attacked relentlessly, with swift and aggressive movements.
01:09:26Bluebeard responded with perfect timing, without backing down too much or pressing too hard.
01:09:32with too much force. But there was a clear difference between them. Bluebeard wasn't
01:09:38He was really attacking. Yes, he brandished his sword. Yes, he clashed head-on with Lupus. But every blow of
01:09:46Bluebird was just one answer. It matched Lupus's power exactly, no more, no less.
01:09:53as if it reflected him. That realization unsettled Lupus. Even after all the training of
01:10:00Here. I still can't beat him. Lupus thought as another shock made his arms vibrate. I shouldn't
01:10:07He wanted to be stronger now. The question gnawed at him. If his strength wasn't enough, what was different about it?
01:10:14Bluebird? As the fight continued, Lupus noticed something else, something much more worrying.
01:10:22Bluebeard didn't react late. Sometimes, Bluebeard's sword was already moving before Lupus even threw it.
01:10:29An attack. The blade swung at odd angles, striking Lupus's arms just as he moved,
01:10:36interrupting their attacks before they could fully form. It was as if Bluebeard knew where
01:10:42Lupus would attack before Lupus itself. That's when everything clicked. He's not just me
01:10:49Matching, he's reading me. Lupus pushed harder, forcing his ki through his limbs.
01:10:57and speeding up his attacks. But no matter how much he changed pace, Bluebird kept one step ahead.
01:11:04From the front. The sword intercepted the claws before they landed. Her footwork cut through angles.
01:11:10that Lupus thought were open. Bluebeard's eyes were calm and focused. What Lupus didn't
01:11:18What he realized was that Bluebird was following the white lines that only he could see. The faint paths
01:11:24Opportunities guided his movements, showing him the optimal moment and position for each strike.
01:11:31Normally, those lines revealed lethal opportunities, but Bluebird adjusted them, choosing
01:11:38He deliberately chose less decisive paths. He could have ended the fight sooner. He chose not to.
01:11:45Sorry, Lupus. Bluebird thought as he deflected another blow. You've gotten stronger.
01:11:53Much stronger than before. But if I finish this too quickly, they'll notice. Bluebird
01:12:01He ducked, dodging a claw aimed for his head. With a fluid motion, he swung his sword toward
01:12:08Upward, striking both of Lupus's arms inward. The impact brought his limbs together.
01:12:14Lupus, throwing him off balance. Before Lupus could recover, Bluebeard intervened.
01:12:22His fist slammed into Lupus's ribs. The blow was devastating. The blow,
01:12:28Imbued with ki, he crushed the air between them, causing Lupus to fall to one knee.
01:12:34An intense pain shot through his side and left him breathless. The Blue Bird didn't stop. He grabbed
01:12:42Lupus by the head, with a firm but controlled grip. "Stay down," Bluebeard whispered.
01:12:49Then he smashed Lupus's head against the ground. The impact shook the earth beneath them.
01:12:56Dust rose into the air as Lupus lay motionless, his body refusing to respond.
01:13:03Normally, he would have kept fighting. Normally, he would have forced himself to stay on his feet no matter what.
01:13:10The cost. But this time, he didn't. Because Lupus knew the truth. Bluebird had already forgiven him.
01:13:17more than once during the fight. If Bluebird had wanted to defeat him, he would have done so much more.
01:13:23before. Perhaps one day, when the system no longer suppressed his power, Lupus would want a duel.
01:13:31Truth with Bluebird. One without restrictions. One without hesitation. But today was not that day.
01:13:38"The game is over," said Bluebird, straightening up as he turned to face Jack.
01:13:45Which means there's only one thing left, right? Silence fell over both packs. Everyone
01:13:52They understood what came next. The duel had come to an end. The result was obvious. And
01:13:59Now, to resolve everything, to decide the fate of both packs, the final battle could no longer be held.
01:14:06Avoid each other. A battle between alphas. Chapter 1670 The final duel. The results so far
01:14:15They had been, at the very least, unexpected. What everyone anticipated as a unilateral demonstration of
01:14:22Their domain had become something far more complex, far more unsettling. The three omegas,
01:14:29Outsiders, who should never have been at the center of this conflict, had managed to stand up to the
01:14:34The fighters chosen by Jack, even more importantly, met the expectations of both packs. It wasn't that the
01:14:41Jack's participants were weak. Nobody there really believed it. Even now, after seeing the
01:14:48With the results seen by their own eyes, many still thought that Jack's pack might have
01:14:54won under other circumstances. But the truth remained the same. The results were the
01:15:00results, and the three omegas had held firm. Gary had fought with sheer determination,
01:15:07propelling his wounded body forward with sheer willpower. Gary had resorted to technique and the
01:15:13control, using methods that some considered dishonest, although no one could deny their effectiveness.
01:15:20And Lupus. Lupus had performed as well as any werewolf against the bluebird himself. That's why
01:15:28Yes, that said it all. The only reason they accepted their defeat so calmly was because of who
01:15:34HE
01:15:34He faced it. A heavy silence fell over the clearing as Jack took a step forward.
01:15:40"Is the game four-a-side?" Jack said slowly, and his voice was heard in both groups.
01:15:46"If we want to simplify it, why don't we just say that whoever wins between the two decides everything? There's no..."
01:15:53"The need to extend it to five." Esteve also stepped forward and stood in front of Jack. The
01:15:59The space between them was thick with tension. "I thought the same thing," Esteve replied. "After all,
01:16:08"If we had a fight, everything would be fine, right? But first I have to ask you something." She softened her voice,
01:16:16Although the weight persisted. "Does it really have to be a fight to the death? Can't you hear me? Not even
01:16:23"Now?" Jack reached behind him and drew the greatsword from his back. The blade sank in.
01:16:30in it
01:16:30The ground thudded with a dull, resonant thud that seemed to echo throughout the clearing. "I'm afraid I've already taken
01:16:36"A decision." "Esteve," said Jack. "You can say what you want, but I have to do it. For the sake of..."
01:16:44"All land of bronze." Esteve turned slightly, gesturing to those behind him.
01:16:51From inside the camp, several werewolves emerged, carrying a large shield. It was old,
01:16:59Battered and worn, but unmistakably robust. When Esteve placed it in his hands,
01:17:05He lifted it easily. "Do you remember this, Jack?" Esteve asked quietly. "This is the shield that
01:17:13"You gave me." "We once fought side by side with him, together, to liberate our people. And now,
01:17:21"We're here, facing off." "Don't you think that's ridiculous?" Jack clenched his jaw. He bit his...
01:17:29Her lower lip flicked as doubt took hold of her thoughts. Her heart wavered, though only
01:17:35Step outside for a moment. "Were you being too reckless? Was this really the only way out?"
01:17:42There was still no proof that confronting Esteve would solve anything. No certainty that
01:17:49This would put an end to the suffering. But before Jack could speak, voices were heard behind him.
01:17:56"I've seen them," someone shouted. Esteve's pack has been stalking Red Wing for weeks.
01:18:03"There have been cases of disappearances," another voice added. "People who have disappeared." And it reeks of someone else's hair.
01:18:11Dirty dog. Jack's eyes widened. It was the first time he'd ever heard such accusations.
01:18:18The shouting continued. The voices overlapped. The anger increased with each word. "Liar,"
01:18:26"We haven't done anything like that. It was our pack that was..." someone from Esteve's pack shouted.
01:18:33"Attacked again and again," another shouted. "As if anyone knew exactly where we would be."
01:18:41“We look human like everyone else,” shouted a third voice. “The only ones who could say that
01:18:48"We are werewolves; they are those who are like us." The screams grew louder,
01:18:54ferocious. Accusations flew from both sides. Anger fueling anger. The tension in the
01:19:02The air thickened until it was suffocating. "Steve, I clench my fists." I didn't know if his pack
01:19:09He acted out of fear, loyalty, or something more sinister. Part of him suspected an outside influence.
01:19:16something that distorted emotions, pushing both sides towards hatred, but he had no proof.
01:19:22And without proof, how could he accuse his own people? "Come on." "They haven't found anything."
01:19:30Esteve thought as he looked toward the edge of the camp. One of his werewolves shook his
01:19:35He nodded subtly. Esteve was sure of it. "If anyone wanted the two alphas to clash,
01:19:42"If anyone wanted this war to break out, they'd be close." "Watching." "Waiting."
01:19:49"That's why I had sent a separate group to investigate the surrounding area." "But there was nothing."
01:19:54"Nothing." "No signs," the werewolf articulated. Jack took a step forward and his voice rose.
01:20:01Above the chaos. "Enough wasting time." "I believe, Jack. It's time to end this. That shield was
01:20:10"A gift, and I will break it. I will save bronze earth. Whatever it takes." Esteve struck the shield with the
01:20:17arm, and the impact sent vibrations that spread outwards. Both alphas began
01:20:23to transform. Their bodies swelled with power, their bones shifted, and their fur erupted.
01:20:29Their werewolf forms emerged. At that very moment, they charged. Gary, Kai, and Lupus watched.
01:20:37Silence fell, unease creeping in. Doubt gripped their minds. Should we have
01:20:44intervened? Would things have been different if we had chosen Jack's side? But before
01:20:51that Alpha could attack. A beam of golden light burst between them. It descended from above,
01:20:57impacting the ground with overwhelming force, forming a radiant ring that
01:21:03It extended. The energy stopped Jack and Esteve mid-charge, freezing them in place.
01:21:09while the light pulsed violently between them.
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