Generals under the Wolf King’s employ possessed solid authority. They were like feudal lords—in addition to leading troops, they would also rule semi-independently over a corresponding administrative region. The stronger ones could take over multiple general positions and obtain several times the land compared to others.

As a position signifying true power and territory, this reward caused the eyes of all the generals under the Wolf King to turn red.

The elder who had suggested this reward stayed behind after the generals had withdrawn. The Wolf King asked him, “Is it really worth investing so much for two kids and an unconfirmed plot?”

The elder said confidently, “It’s definitely worth it. Great Chief, a human once said that, in order to maintain their bloodthirst, war wolves need to be thrown the occasional piece of meat and made to fight among themselves.”

The Wolf King immediately became angered. These words were an insult to the werewolves who considered all wolverines half their people.

The elder, on the other hand, was quite composed. “Great chief, these words really do make sense from the viewpoint of any other race. The more...