Chapter 167: It’s okay, do whatever you want!
Chapter 168: It’s okay, do whatever you want!
The Rushing Wolf Regiment didn’t see anything wrong with the Wolf Emperor’s actions. Firstly, they dared not question him, and secondly, whether it was right or wrong, the Wolf Emperor hadn’t done anything truly incorrect.
Ever since Aseran captured Chang Castle, heralding the Second Succession War to the Boundless Land, all races and all kingdoms were prepared to pay any price to secure their future for the next millennium.
Especially for those races that had previously been excluded from the grand scheme, they had to seize this opportunity to join the fray and achieve a meteoric rise.
They needed to demonstrate their bravery, determination, and will to the Primal King! They had to prove who was destined to receive Heaven’s Will, and who was the noblest and most favored race!
The Descendant of the Rushing Wolf found themselves in a rather awkward position. To say they were weak would be an understatement, as the vast wilderness governed by the million-strong Rushing Wolf Regiment was not easily conquered. Even if the Pillar of the Holy were to oppose them, the Holy Army would find themselves in a considerable predicament.
An attempt to eradicate the Rushing Wolves in the wilderness would be nearly impossible. However, if the Rushing Wolf Regiment aimed to seize territory under the sun, the prosperous city-states in the core regions of the Boundless Land, they would be swiftly dealt with by the major powers.
They weren’t strong enough to dine at the same table as the Dragonborn or the Saintly, but they also felt it beneath them to associate with their less fortunate brethren in the Beast Race.
Stuck in this in-between state, a level of mediocrity, they were utterly stagnant.
After making simple preparations, Muge boarded the departing off-road vehicle.
Although the Descendant of the Rushing Wolf possessed Talent Artifice that allowed them to traverse the wilderness on foot, they generally did not do so.
When transport was needed, it was used. Precious Spirit Matter had to be conserved. If too much stamina was expended while traveling alone, how would they deal with the roving bandits that infested the wilderness?
Therefore, the Rushing Wolf Regiment was far ahead in the research and production of wilderness vehicles. The off-road vehicle driven by the Champion warrior boasted an armored shell capable of withstanding storms, and its large cargo capacity could accommodate tens of tons of supplies.
Equipped with a vehicle-mounted radio and a shield generator, its powerful engine allowed for swift travel over uneven and challenging terrain.
Driving the off-road vehicle away from the town, Muge embarked on a long journey.
After driving for a while, gazing at the distant horizon, Muge rested her arm on the car window and yawned, “A wilderness without laughter and opera is truly unpleasant.”
“This monotonous wilderness should become more interesting.”
The white-haired wolfkin smiled, then she did something that would have terrified every member of the Rushing Wolf Regiment—she tore to shreds all identification and documents related to the Rushing Wolf Regiment, removed her tracking badge and crushed it underfoot, and forcibly deactivated the identity Artifice inscribed on her arm, wiping away the crimson mark.
After she finished, an urgent call came through the vehicle’s radio:
“Champion Muge, we detected your identity Artifice has failed. Have you encountered an unexpected situation? Respond! If you can hear this, respond immediately, otherwise, it will be considered…”
The white-haired wolfkin lowered her eyelids slightly and said faintly, “I quit.”
“What? Are you saying…”
Muge stomped on the accelerator, speeding up uncontrollably as the vehicle bounced and raced across the yellow sands. Feeling the hot wind rushing in through the window, the speed caused the joy from her Rushing Wolf bloodline to increase exponentially. The white-haired wolfkin laughed heartily, “The stagnant and extremely boring Rushing Wolf Regiment can no longer bind me!”
“…Presumptuous! Are you planning to re-”
With a powerful punch, she smashed the vehicle’s radio. Muge calmly took out her personal music player and inserted the earbuds into her erect wolf ears, playing music.
Within the Rushing Wolf Regiment, such an act was usually considered desertion, and deserters were always met with the highest level of pursuit and extermination. No one who disrupted the unity of the pack would be allowed to exist!
It was foreseeable that in the future, pursuits from former comrades and compatriots would be endless, but Muge didn’t care.
In the past, no matter how melancholic or troubled she was, she had no right to refuse, only to repeat her toil. This was because among the Descendant of the Rushing Wolf, the Wolf Emperor’s command and authority were absolute. Muge didn’t know if she should resist, whether she should resist, what the reasons were, or what was the meaning of it all.
But at this moment, it was entirely different. She now had the confidence and the reason to defy orders and betray the Rushing Wolf Regiment.
If the Wolf Emperor represented absolute authority, then the permission of the Primal King? Wouldn’t that be a hundred or even a thousand times stronger than the so-called Wolf Emperor?!
And she, Muge, had obtained permission from the Primal King.
It surpassed all secular authority, bloodline suppression, and the teachings of ages!
“Where should I go next? Oh well, I’ll let the wind decide!”
Muge took out a map and tried to identify her and her surroundings, but soon gave up. She tore up the only map she had, leaned back against the soft seat, and sped across the wilderness’s yellow sands.
Yonglan was unaware that his casual approval had completely changed the life of a Champion warrior of the Rushing Wolf Regiment. Muge might not even mention her real-life affairs later.
But if he knew, Yonglan would most likely express his approval and agreement.
It should have been this way long ago. As a companion he had chosen, she should have such spirit!
“Child, it’s okay, do whatever you want, because you are a companion who shares honor and disgrace with the Primal King!”
Companions chosen by the Pure Contract were meant to grow into exceptional powerhouses. To quell the impending chaos in the Boundless Land and prevent too many people from dying at each other’s hands, turning the entire world into a mess, the existing order needed to be overthrown, and a new order centered around a small team needed to be established.
The Rushing Wolf Regiment was naturally included in this plan. This ambitious and unscrupulous organization was a destabilizing factor that had to be rectified. Even if Muge hadn’t taken the initiative to rebel, Yonglan and the others would have advised the white-haired wolfkin to do so. They couldn’t stand it any longer.
Perhaps Muge could take the position of “Wolf Emperor.” She needed some training.
However, for now, Yonglan couldn’t attend to the Rushing Wolf Regiment. His focus was on the Rose Garden.
After the coup, only two of the original Thousand Crimson Elders remained. After being rescued by Jiali, they were incorporated into the combat formation. After all, the Scarlet were people of honor. While the casualties of the coup wouldn’t be pursued, once they surrendered, they should be spared within the family. The Thousand Crimson Elders were, to some extent, valuable combat power.
After some time, the silver and purple-haired girl had completely consolidated her family’s influence. Both the deployment of resources and personnel, as well as the rebuilding and restoration of diplomatic relations, had been completed.
Subsequently, the new Thousand Crimson Elder officially made a claim to the Rose Throne.
As the news spread, the Rose Garden was in an uproar.
