Chapter 76: 71

Chapter 70

Her name is Kielsy.

And she's the Alpha of Vertu Falinn.

It's not widely known that most Alphas in the region of Talgar are females. Therefore, it's understandable for the outsiders to be shocked each time they get to meet one.

Female Alphas are rare in the country; however, it's a common occurrence in Talgar.

Female wolves stand above men, and are worshipped for their precious existence. Although Talgarian people don't necessarily practice rejection of mates, female wolves can make that choice at their convenience as long as the required conditions are met.

They're the superior gender here.

Hence, they get to enjoy privileges that don't normally come for others.

Talgarian packs may not be named as one of the strongest in Akkad, still… there are certain areas where they shine, and remain unrivaled.

One special trait that sets them apart from the other werewolves is their ability to suppress their spiritual pressure.

Aries didn't realize that he was already facing the Alpha because the latter did a good job, concealing her presence.

And the moment she let it all out, he just found himself showing his neck in submission.

All of that happened within a split second.

Alpha Severus' spiritual pressure is definitely stronger than the lady's, but that doesn't mean hers pales in comparison. Aries wouldn't be sweating like crazy if that was the case.

Besides, he also noticed that he was the only member who was on his knees.

Amber and Pepper stood perfectly fine behind him, wearing a confused look on their faces. It was as if they couldn't comprehend why he suddenly dropped to his knees pathetically.

'How are they not affected?'

That was the real question there.

Aries should be the one wearing that confused expression—not them.

Their pondering, however, was cut short when the female Alpha opened her mouth once again.

"Can I get your names?" Kielsy was smiling to herself, but no other person would know that due to the face covering she had on. "I believe we should at least be that formal if we're hearing each other out, yes?"

Names…

Sir Trent's reminder popped into their heads like a light bulb.

They must never give out their real names no matter what. The context that it's the Alpha who's asking is completely irrelevant. Anyone who's in sane mind will be reluctant to divulge their identity, especially in the face of a stranger.

Pepper saved the group from being viewed as suspicious persons by swiftly abandoning her hesitation, and making up an impromptu lie. She brought her palm to her chest, and faked a grin. "Please call me Alice." Her knees felt weak and wobbly. It's just a matter of time until she shares the same fate as Aries, helpless on the ground.

Thanks to Pepper's initiative though, Aries found his voice, too. "I'm Felix, Lix for short."

"Amber."

What…?

Did she just reveal…

Pepper pursed her lips, and Salt didn't try to look away from the ground. They suddenly recalled Amber introducing herself to the giant person earlier, and that man was also here, too.

She made a mistake of forgetting the Beta's words, and being self-conscious now would only make the locals question her nervousness.

So, somehow, they felt relieved.

At least, Amber managed to stick to her own story. If her responses don't match, that giant might suddenly cut into the conversation, and ask why her name doesn't tally to what he currently knows.

"Alice, Amber, Felix…" The Alpha gestured her hand to the Avignon Gate. "There's only one thing that I require of you. Pass through this gate, and I'll let fate decide if we'll get right into the discussion or not." Her tone was monotonous this time.

That just goes without saying that this isn't something new.

She's already used to this, and what she's asking of the young wolves is one part of the script that they can't skip.

'How far will they go for this?'

Will they listen to what she wants, or they'll simply let their skepticism get the best of them?

"There's no reason for us to not do it, Alpha." Aries swallowed the lump forming in his throat, and braved the intense staring of the lady. He could feel that she was boring holes into the side of his head.

For some reason, he could feel that the Alpha hated his presence in particular. Why is that?

"Are you speaking on behalf of your group?"

Aries nodded stiffly. "Yes, Alpha…"

"Why did you not ask for Alice and Amber's opinions first? Were you that confident that all of you wanted to follow this undertaking?" Kielsy experienced a sudden shift in her voice. As usual, men are arrogant creatures.

So, what if he's the group leader?

That doesn't automatically mean that his decision is absolute. She would have let this go if he bothered knowing the other girls' stand, but no. He went on babbling without showing his friends any consideration.

"I think they're in an agreement with me. I'm so sorry about that, Alpha. I'll ask them now to confirm their participation."

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"No need," she abruptly replied. "That's no different from going back on your word." If the others refuse to cooperate now, her attempt to find out their names will just go to waste. "Why don't you come closer, so I can take a better look of your faces?"

The kids looked at each other, determined.

So, they wish to see this through the end, huh?

The foreign werewolves watched their surroundings warily as they made their way to the pillars of the old archway. They stared at the so-called 'Avignon Gate' in curiosity.

They just need to pass through it, and get to the other side, right?

The female Alpha sure is asking such an odd request.

Will there be any changes once they do that?

Maybe it's a pack custom.

It has to be done either way, so agonizing over the lady's possible reasons won't help.

They fall in line, and allow the lady to study their features carefully—even though they find it unnerving.

After that quick review, Kielsy tightened her lips, and pointed at the gate. "Off you go."

"Yes…"

Amber went ahead first, followed by Pepper, and Aries was last. They braced themselves for what sort of outcome could happen, but the activity felt rather… ordinary.

They felt nothing.

Is that all?

Are they finished?

Can they proceed to the discussion now?

The female Alpha finally let out a sigh of dismay. "Results are out. Leave my territory—at once."

All of a sudden, the pack warriors came rushing to immediately suppress them. The Alpha's word was clear. These impudent wolves should be thrown out of their pack land right away. They weren't qualified to talk to her, and even the Avignon Gate had supported that judgment.

The kids didn't know what to do at the sudden turn of events.

They were all perplexed—especially when the female Alpha suddenly declared that they should leave her sight in an instant.

What kind of a joke is this?

Is she just playing with us?

In the end, all they could do was just a silent protest.

Struggling against the pack warriors might only get them in more trouble, and that was the number one thing they must avoid while conducting this mission.

The giant man crossed the small bridge with them to make sure they wouldn't hang around for another chance.

"Unfortunately, your luck could only take you so far. We're not hoping to see you again. Heed this warning because your second attempt means a go signal for us. We can take care of things by our hands without consulting the Alpha, and I hope you're not stupid to think that second chances exist." He shook his head, his gaze cold. "Don't show your faces again, and… be careful on your way."

With that, he walked away, and left them dumbfounded.

Kielsy went back to her study, and began meditating.

The Avignon Gate was a gift from a clan of witches centuries ago. It was blessed with a curse, and had several uses. Every visitor who came here before had generated the same results.

They were all lying.

Kielsy doesn't need to dig deep if she wants to give them a chance to talk.

The first question is already the question of elimination.

'What's your name?'

The Avignon Gate forms a connection with the current Alpha of the pack the moment the former Alpha dies or steps down from the position.

And it has the ability to detect lies, and inform the current head of the pack.

There are three conditions for it to work.

First off, attempt to know the identity of the person in question.

Second, look them in the eye—and chant their name in whispers, thrice.

And third, obtain their consent to be subjected to the power of the Avignon Gate.

Kielsy has only one requirement from a person who wishes to talk business with her.

Sincerity.

And if they're sincere, they shouldn't lie.

By asking for their names alone, she already found out that two of those young wolves lied about it.

There was one who told her the truth, but still… they came here as a group.. Hence, they were to be judged as a group as well.

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