Throwing away my ragged shoes, I almost forgot the pain in my knees as I felt bare feet on the fresh grass beneath my feet.“Complete your final challenge instead of wallowing in that nonsense.” Ryan's dry voice echoed in my head, though I couldn't see it; I could imagine his disgruntled grimace as I wasted my time.“Is it possible that Ryan has never saved a second in such a wonderful space when participating in the challenge? Indeed, people do not know how to appreciate beauty.” I grumbled.Once again, Ryan directed me in his voice. “Erza, your puzzle lies in the ancient tree ahead, go there and find the answer.”An ancient tree came into view, and I reported to Ryan. "I've seen it; I'll be right there now."I strolled to its side, touching its rough wood, rosemary scent filling the air. But I couldn't see any questions for myself; I walked around the tree trunk and looked down at the stump, but nothing.A thought flashed through my head in the foliage.But my legs are hurting; clim
"Why?" I frowned."It's carved into a tree branch." Roger stared intently at the foliage. “Need me to read to you?”"Okay." I nodded.There is one thing to admit, Roger's voice is effortless to listen to, warm, and very gentle. “I have, you don't, you have, I don't have. You need I don't need; I need you to need too. I feel dry; I need your life; give it to me with all sincerity."After reading it, Roger frowned, unable to hide the displeasure on his face. “What does it say? What is needed and not needed, yes and no?"I was concentrating on thinking and was also irritated by Roger; he jumped to the ground and said. "It needs your life, you just kill yourself here, and you'll pass through the gate."“Can you be quiet for a moment?” I glared at him.Roger shrugged as if it was nothing serious; he boredly picked flowers and stacked them on each other, muttering to himself. “Wanting life, this tree is smart.”The first hour passed, and I still didn't know what this tree needed from me.Se
The next instant, I saw Diana's scornful, sullen expression looking at me. "Didn't expect a useless person like you to be able to pass the test, but you don't seem to use your wolf; what happened?"I scratched my head, faltering. "Because I feel it's unnecessary." I find a stupid excuse.Diana raised her eyebrows at me, disgusted by my arrogance. “Are you that strong? But I heard the news; you use weapons to attack other werewolves. Did you know that's not allowed?"I turned to Ryan and Evelyn in astonishment; I didn't know it.Ryan glanced at Diana. “May I ask what rules do not allow the use of weapons in the competition?”Diana was momentarily stunned but then more eloquent. “No werewolves have ever done that in the nearly 100 years of Black Moon's existence, so it's not an exaggeration to say she purposely broke the law. She is not qualified to stay here; I still doubt how she can go through the gates. Maybe someone will help her.” Diana's sharp gaze turned to Evelyn. “You are the
"It was a stupid decision." Evelyn couldn't keep her composure anymore. "Cancel it before it gets worse."I smiled a silly smile.Seeing that she couldn't stop me, she turned her eyes to Ryan. “Alpha, what do you say? Do you want her to go to war?”Ryan looks at me, eyebrows furrowed slightly, but he doesn't say anything.I looked at him, too, smiling slightly. “Alpha won't stop us because this is just a normal competition….” No one knew, and by the time I finished that sentence, my hands were already sweaty.Evelyn grimaced, worried to the point of choking. "It's all crazy; it's crazy..."Diana raised her eyebrows provocatively. "Come here and prove yourself a strong warrior. Don't be cowardly like a mouse that hides around."Her words didn't provoke me; I didn't want to shame my parents' reputation.As the battle was about to begin, I met Ryan's deep gaze, I couldn't see through his thoughts, but I think he, like Evelyn, thought I was a fool looking for death.The moment Diana and I
We all turned to face the source of the voice. I looked in amazement at the man walking towards me; if I'm not mistaken, it was Titus, the father of Ryan and Diana, also the old Alpha of the pack. But I heard he rarely goes out, usually stays at home, and doesn't care about anything, so why is he here today?His cold eyes glanced at me; it startled me for a moment; I was afraid to face him, so I lowered my head to avoid it.“Is there such a small thing that you can't handle it? What qualifications do you have to become an Alpha?” Titus's voice didn't contain any particular emotion, but it was enough to send chills down my spine."As you say, it's just a small matter, so you don't need to worry about it." Ryan's response is precisely the same as his.“Father, she broke the law.” Diana brought up what had happened and told Titus in detail.When he heard that, he raised an eyebrow. “Is that all there is to it?”Diana was surprised. “What do you mean by that? Aren't you going to punish he
I wouldn't say I liked it, but I had to accept being sent to the dungeon in a state that couldn't be worse. I had to keep my clothes covered in blood and my body covered with wounds for a week.“Can't help but praise you; you are talented. You're the first person I've seen who can make Diana so out of control." My captor propped her hips and laughed as if she were very pleased with it. She gave me a thumbs up. "Good job! I have a different view of you.”I forced a smile at her.She looked outside. "Please bear with it; the light here is broken; I will have someone fix it soon." She turned her head, her eyes slightly apologetic. “How embarrassing!”I shook my head. "I'm okay."She tilted her head, smiled at me, and then went out, locking the door. "I'm right outside; if you need anything, just call me, and I'll be right there."I didn't have the strength to open my mouth anymore; I just nodded.Waiting for her to disappear, I tried to crawl into a corner and sit down. I bent my knees a
"Simply because they weren't qualified to catch me. In the Black Moon, no one could compare to me in terms of speed. Alpha had just left; they didn't have time to close the door when I entered." Roger spoke through quickly.I nod; if it were someone else, I might think they're bragging. But with Roger, I believe he can move exceptionally smoothly in a human or wolf state and be faster than humans."It's unbelievable that someone like you can hold Diana's head and spin it around like a pitiful cricket." Roger couldn't hide his surprise. "You're more ferocious than I imagined. An angry kitten is scarier than an adult wolf."I glared at him, clearly sensing that he was taunting me."But the result is that you look pathetic. Just finished the trial and was sent to prison; you are the first." Roger took a look at me, then grimaced. "It's fishy; the smell of your blood fills the air."I shrug my shoulders as if I'm okay with that; I don't know what to do in a situation like this. I see the
"What are you thinking about?" Evelyn shook my shoulder.I shook my head indifferently but couldn't hide my pale face. “Forcing everyone to participate?”“Yes, I understand your concern, but I've run out of ways.” Evelyn winked. "But you don't need to worry; I will be on the team with you; with me here, you can rest assured."“Will you be on the same team as me?” I was surprised, mixed with joy. “So good!”Evelyn laughed. “We are free to choose our comrades; now we are missing one. I originally wanted Max to join, but this year he won't because I heard he has another important mission."A thought flashed through my mind if everyone has to participate, then Roger is no exception; what better than to have someone like him on the team? But Roger is spontaneous and very lazy; what do I have to do to convince him and a weakling like me to become teammates?I questioned Evelyn. “Do you know a man named Roger?”Evelyn frowned. “Why did you mention that name in front of me.”I was surprised b