Ember chimed in, "And father, while the fire mountain is undoubtedly advantageous, the area I'm supposed to occupy might not be suitable for our clan's survival. What if we secure a territory with abundant resources first and use it as a base for launching expeditions to the fire mountain, ensuring the safety and sustainability of our people?"
Ikem listened attentively, considering their perspectives. After a thoughtful pause, he replied, "Your concerns are valid, and I appreciate your input. Let's revise the plan, taking into account your suggestions. Zephyr, establish the central hub as you proposed, allowing for swift communication. Ripple, focus on creating a specialized task force for quick response, maintaining the flexibility of your clan. Ember, prioritize securing a resource-rich territory first before venturing to the fire mountain. Together, we can refine our strategy and ensure the prosperity and security of our kingdom."
The three nodded in agreement, appreciative of the collaborative effort to enhance the initial plan.
Ikem knocked on his head like he just thought of something " I haven't asked yet but I hope you all have broken through to the third stage as for all this plan to be implemented, you all are needed to be of a certain strength"
Ember, Ripple and Zephyr said nothing but release the mana deep in their newly formed core, obviously showing that they have broken through.
Ikem nodded as he stood up and stretched from his throne. " Enough of this serious talk, I believe things had been sorted out outside, we should go join the Family for dinner"
"Finally, I was starting to get tired from all this seriousness" Zephyr said as he bounced out from his seat as he ran out from the palace.
Maul, the imposing king of the werewolves, stood in the icy hall of his new fortress, addressing one of his trusted elders, Grendan, with a nod of gratitude. "Grendan, your map of the northern icy continent has proven invaluable. Thanks to your guidance, we've found a suitable place to rebuild our kingdom, far from the human settlement."
Grendan, with his snow-white fur and wise eyes, dipped his head respectfully. "It is an honor to serve you, my king. This part of the northern territory provides not only a harsh and secure environment needed for us but also abundant resources for our kin."
As they discussed how the relocation went, Maul's sharp senses detected a hint of concern in one of the elder's eyes. "Speak your mind, Erik," Maul encouraged.
The elder Erik hesitated before voicing his worry, "My king, Words have reached my ears about the humans already applying usage of the treasures that fell from the sky. These objects are referred to be of celestial origin by the humans, the sunny part is now engaged in a small war where the humans fight each other in hope of taking the other treasure. Their newfound confidence may embolden them to encroach upon our new lands."
Maul's eyes gleamed with a mix of curiosity and wariness. "I haven't fully paid attention to those treasures yet, are they really as powerful for humans to gain that type of confidence, as you say?"
Erik wanted to answer, but another elder named Jar interfered, "let me answer this question my king as this falls under my jurisdiction"
Jar took a moment to gather his words " the weapons per say isn't that powerful but depending on the will of the wilder the more powerful the weapon is, my men and i have observed that the weapons need mana to activate, depending on the amount of mana spent the stronger the ability the weapon displays, but that is not to say that there isn't a limit to how strong the weapon can get. From observation a normal human with such weapon can pose a threat to a lunar adept werewolf"
" As we all know, the human still can't use mana well except for the blessing they get from the queen mother of the moon, meaning they can't force out the full ability of the weapons and that's where the will of the wielder comes into play as the wielder can use their own life force to out the weapon strength"
"This could pose a threat to our kind. We must be prepared. Tell me more, Jar. What do we know about these artifacts, and how can they affect our kingdom?" Maul's expression got more serious after he heard what was said.
" We have had time to look more into the weapons but I can assure you my king, Even though these weapons sound unbelievable at the moment, It doesn't pose much threat to us as long as we are ready also the chance of any of these weapons threatening a werewolf above the lunar adept is slim, if there are such weapons I believe it will be one in a thousand among everything that fell from the sky. As for how this can affect the kingdom, the humans, always hungry for our knowledge and strength, might see this as an opportunity to challenge our supremacy in the north."
Maul growled softly in contemplation. "We cannot afford to underestimate humans. If these treasures hold such allure, they may indeed attempt to challenge us. We must fortify our defences, Erik, I need the expertise of you and your men to gather information on the movement of every possible human settlement we can. Find out how they move and whether they will a direct threat to our kind."
Erik nodded, "I will dispatch capable scouts to keep an eye out to investigate the whereabouts and nature of powerful treasures that may pose a threat. So we can nip if from the bud before it grows"
Wulv who had been silent this whole time also spoke up, I also have another urgent matter I think everyone should know. Maul massaged his brows as he asked " Is it as bad as the human problem?"
" Possibly, as this problem is much closer to us than the possibility of what the humans can do" Wulv said with a distressed face.
" This started after we moved to the this new settlement, I was out on a hunt with the men when a huge shadow with wings flew past us, at first i thought it was just the normal snow eagle but the shadow cast over us was too big for it to be an eagle, also the stormy weather made it hard to see the shadow figure"
" I had to tell the men to fall back and as I was the only celestial Initiate there, I went after the shadow alone, on my tracking of the shadow, I came to notice that this shadow was definitely not the snow eagle as this one bears a tail following behind it"
"My suspicion was confirmed when during my tracking of the shadow led me to a group of those troublesome snow bears, when a huge with claw from the sky grabbed onto one of the bears with ease. As I was watching from a distance, I was able to get a glimpse of the creature and I have never seen such a beautiful powerful creature father. Its scales are adorned with frost, but also composed of crystalline ice that refracts light in a mesmerizing display of blues and whites. This majestic creature seems to calm the blizzards at will and exhales an icy breath from its nose with every breath. Eyes that sparkle like frozen sapphires, it has an ancient and regal demeanour to it, embodying the unforgiving beauty of the coldest landscapes"
A weird look came over Maul's face and the elders as they regarded Wulv who seemed lost in describing the dragon he saw, of course none of them knew it was a dragon. Maul cleared his throat which brought Wulv back from his fantasy.
" Sorry for the weird act, but once you all get a glimpse at this creature. You will all understand" Wulv said with a blush which is unnoticed from his black furred face. But his expression soon turned serious.
" That wasn't the end of my encounter with the creature after it took hold of the bear, a female voice soon appeared in my head saying this exact word " Have you seen enough young wolf, this should satisfy your curiosity"
" I looked around to see who was taking when soon i was a shadow covered my hiding place, I looked up to see the creature above me with the bear in hand" Wulv expression soon changed into one of horror.
" Being up-close to this creature, made me get a glimpse of its strength and I can safely say that its strength is a bit above you father, I could hardly move or speak in the creature presence, which seemed to amuse it because of the word it spoke right after"
" Relax young wolf, I am of no threat to you and your people" This was its exact word, Wulv said as he looked at his father. At the same them I also heard the creature whisper " I don't want the anger or sour feeling of an Origin goddess on my head"