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Chapter 43

"Whoa…"

"So, this is the River Severn Pack?"

"All warriors look capable…"

"They were strict upon entry, too!"

"I used to wonder what their territory looked like… Pepper follows a strict schedule, you know?"

"I know! You're talking about her gym bag, aren't you? It looks like they're still required to train after our class!"

"Dang…"

"Sounds tough."

"So, how did asking for permission go for you, folks? My parents were chill about it! Getting a word of confirmation from our Alpha was more hassle. That was the real deal."

"Mine went smoothly. Our Alpha was acquainted with Alpha Severus, so he was pretty much confident in leaving me in his care…"

"Wow!" Another guy laughed. "As if Alpha Severus will personally look after you…"

"The way I said that was a little embarrassing. What I've been meaning to say is that our Alpha just trusts Pepper's Alpha enough."

"Right! You don't have to explain, Heinz. I got your point in the first instance."

"Who would have thought several Jeep Gladiators were waiting for us from the border…"

"That's what I'm saying, too! Pepper mentioned we could get ourselves dropped off by their territorial land, and she'd take over from there. But I didn't expect she'd be sending quite a number of vehicles to pick us up!"

"I guess she and Salt do come from a well-off family."

"I'm not good friends with her twin, though. Pepper was the one who had invited me…"

"Same here."

"Me, too…"

"Has anyone bought him even a small gift or something?"

"Shit! Count me out."

"To be honest, I've forgotten about him…"

"That's horrible."

"Do you think he'll let us in to the venue?"

"Please don't ask me difficult questions."

"I'm sweating hard."

"Gross!" One girl screamed. "Could you distance yourself from me!"

"Shut up, Kelly! Or… I'll throw you out of the truck!"

"Shh! You're all too boisterous. The driver can hear whatever you're spouting! My goodness, this is embarrassing…"

Someone chortled. "How phony. I know you're just as excited, Sierra."

"Tell her!"

Everyone is excited for the twins' birthday.

No…

That's not quite right.

As guests, Pepper's friends have actually been looking forward to step into River Severn for quite a while now—a name that their ears could only hear before.

The River Severn Pack holds the tenth seat in the entirety of Akkad. They're one of the strongest packs out there that can consistently produce exemplary pack warriors.

The nature of a werewolf's lifestyle has slowly changed over the years.

The current system now adapts a way of life similar to that of humans'. Nowadays, they're obliged to attend educational institutions, and expand their wisdom through various methods, and by undertaking assessments.

Therefore, a werewolf's mindset was altered in the long run.

Alpha Severus.

Uttering the name itself could literally send anyone's knees to a wobbly state.

Most people have heard… stories.

That the man was ruthless—especially during his prime.

And there's a story that goes like this:

One day… a certain pack in their region got attacked. It was unexpected, and the pack also happened to be particularly vulnerable that day because… the Gamma Chief was away—taking some of his most trusted warriors with him.

That pack…

They said that it didn't have strong connections outside their land. They were pretty much self-reliant, and as far as everyone knew… that pack had no known enemies.

Of course, apart from occasional rogue attacks or encounters, they were unlike any other pack that was making enemies left and right.

So, when peace was disturbed, and everything was in chaos, there were pack members who turned to Alpha Severus for help.

And that Alpha…

He charged without a second thought, killing more than a dozen of wolves in the process.

People said that the battle didn't even last long…

In a blink of an eye, Alpha Severus killed… and killed.

To help that pack.

To save that pack.

What could be the reason for his rash actions? He didn't hesitate to lend them a hand!

Whatever his reasons were, they were enough to let loose the ruthless beast in him.

What a scary person…

And now, that same Alpha has permitted them to enter his pack because it's Salt and Pepper's birthday!

Most students haven't seen him in flesh, yet. Only the adults who have business with him get the privilege to meet him in person. But now… it's the perfect opportunity for the guests to meet the principal members of the River Severn Pack!

And the thought was exciting as much as it was frightening!

The driver pulled the car over—just outside the pack house gates.

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"We're here. Don't forget to present your IDs to the guards by the gates. The party will be held at the garden. You may ask the pack warriors to help you get there if you feel like you're lost or unable to locate the venue. It shouldn't be a problem with our super olfaction, though."

"Oh! That's really helpful. Thank you, Sir!"

"Thank you for driving us here…"

"Take care, and be safe on your way!"

Every vehicle carries five guests, and as soon as they step out of the car, another Jeep Gladiator arrives.

The other truck has Pepper's club members inside it this time.

The first batch approached the guards reluctantly. They felt intimidated by their presence alone.

They heard that pack warriors here had some kind of 'leveling' to match their roles and capabilities, but they could tell from one look that even the guards were a big shot! They looked as if they were no ordinary guards… and as if they were guarding the house of a Prime Minister!

"Your ID."

"Y-yes!"

"Have you got any flammable with you?"

"I-I'm sorry?"

"Do you smoke?"

"No…"

"You may pass."

The guests shared the same thought at the back of their minds.

'That was intense!'

'Why would I bring a flammable with me!?'

'I feel like I've entered a more dangerous dungeon after I passed through the gates…'

Music filled their ears the more they went deeper into the place. They have no idea if the party has already started, but going by the choice of music that's playing—it's certainly to Pepper's taste. They could also hear the sound of laughter from a distance, and for some reason, they got goosebumps.

That wasn't the sound of a teenager's laugh!

'They got adult visitors, too!?'

"I'm getting jittery. This isn't the first time I'm going to a friend's birthday party, but today… I'm suddenly getting the feeling that maybe this is my real first time."

"Huh? I don't know about the others, but that sounds gross to me…"

"You mentioned 'gross' again. Got a limited vocabulary or what?"

"Mind your own business! I'm just saying that you're overthinking this."

"Who wouldn't be? Even the air in this land hits different."

"Too much attention to details."

"Where is Pepper anyway?"

"Should we go over, and look for anyone that could help us like what the driver said?"

"That's boring! Let's find pleasure in exploring the place, okay? It's part of having fun!"

"No, I don't think so. I know what you're capable of with your curiosity. What will you do if we stumble into the Alpha?"

"Shh! What are you talking about? You're jinxing the experience!"

"What did you say!? I'm just stating a possibility."

"A scary possibility."

"Well, that's… that. Anyway, we should hurry, and find Pepper! At this rate, her club members might get there first!"

"So? What's wrong with that?"

"They will get to meet Pepper first, and hand their gifts!"

"Yes, I don't want that to happen as well."

"Good, so… to the left?"

"To the right! You've got some defective nose there. Don't tell me you can't detect Pepper's scent at all?"

"Shut up! I'm just messing with you."

"Let's go. It's about time we have a taste of the lamb barbecue that Pepper was boasting about."

"I'm more curious if my mate lives here. That sounds promising!"

"Stop. You're fooling yourself. You're young."

"Who knows? If he's already of age… he would have recognized me! I bet he'll come to me, and bring us somewhere quiet to discuss our future together—"

"Gross."

"Enough! We sound stupid right now."

"Oh, please… I'm trying to ease the tension among us. Am I the only one who's sweating like hell in the armpit?"

"What the hell…"

"Go away!"

The second batch comprises fifty percent of Pepper's total guests. The group was much more disciplined in comparison to the chatty bunch that preceded them. And they'd be lying if they said they weren't thrilled at the thought of being able to visit River Severn freely as well.

Last year, the twins celebrated their birthday on a more intimate occasion. The only ones that were present were the Alpha, Beta, and Delta's family—and yes, along with a few childhood friends, too.

As wolves belonging to a different pack, going to a party from another pack seems implausible.

It's not very practical, and they need to obtain sequential permissions from the people above them.

However…

This is River Severn that they're talking about.

Even their own Alpha desires to pay Alpha Severus' territory a visit to conduct an observation which could potentially help them improve their leadership, and boost their pack's performance.

Right now, they will strike an impression on Severus by allowing their pack members to visit his pack.

Of course… it goes without saying that Pepper's friends had been oriented on how they should act around the key members of the River Severn Pack.

They were asked to make a good impression—if possible.

They don't have to do it, but… if there's a chance where they could show him what they've got, it's better.

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