Somewhere around the territory of an allied wolf pack of Prince Alcyd,

Prince Ranku and the Executive Officers accompanying him have successfully intercepted an attempt on the Alpha and Beta's life.

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A successful first mission for Prince Ranku from the request of the Alpha of the Golden Moon Pack.

The group of Prince Ranku was able to render assistance towards the fellow general of Prince Alcyd who is also one of his great supporters in the royal court.

"Thank you, Prince Ranku and Beta Garrett for your help." Gratefully expressed by the general.

"Do not worry, general! My older brother sent me because we found out that Prince Alarick is making drastic moves to eliminate the allies of my other older brother, Prince Alcyd." Prince Ranku informed the general regarding the -intel- they had about Prince Alarick's schemes.

A scene of dead werewolves around with some injured warriors being assisted to safety.

While the Executive Officers started to gather around Prince Ranku and the general who are both sitting under the tree.

"I do not know what would have happened if you guys did not arrive on time to help me…" said by the general before continuing.

At the same time, the Executive Officers and Prince Ranku listened carefully to the general that is about to share everything he knows and suggesting for the things to be done next.

"If Prince Alarick has already made his move against the allies of Prince Alcyd. It means that at this moment, the other allies of Prince Alcyd is under attack by Prince Alarick's assassins and other allies. You may have saved me but I fear that the other generals of King Viktor are currently in danger. Prince Alarick has finally made his move against Prince Alcyd." Stated by the general sitting next to Prince Ranku.

A confused and surprised look is painted on the faces of the Executive Officers.

Even Prince Ranku cannot help himself but delve into deep thought about the things happening around the royal palace.

Not only the war between King Lucius and King Viktor that they have worry but a showdown between two royal prince is about to take place if things escalate into full-blown conflict.

"I just do not understand, why our eldest brother would do this in time of war against King Lucius. He is just making things worst for our father. If he wants to be favored by our father, doing these kind of things does not help his position in court." Prince Ranku expressed his confusion regarding the actions of his eldest brother.

"Indeed you are still young to understand political maneuvers and certain realities, Prince Ranku! All of the generals agreed with our observation that Prince Alarick is the most intelligent and the biggest strategist amongst the royal siblings. He is someone to be feared indeed and has such a certain grasp of situations that none of you can comprehend. He thinks way ahead compared to any of his royal siblings." Explained by the general.

"…I did not know that you think highly of Prince Alarick. Then, why align yourselves with Prince Alcyd? If all of you generals think that highly of Prince Alarick." Garrett, the Beta of Prince Alcyd, curiously asked the general.

A smile and small chuckle was released by the general,

"I do not mean to mock any of you but you need to understand as well, our interest does not align with Prince Alarick's plans. Both Prince Alarick and Prince Alcyd are realist individuals. They both deal with the importance of security, material power and self-dependence. But Prince Alarick's decisions is shaped through different facets, such as goals, threats, fears, identities, and other elements of perceived reality. It influences him to create such advanced strategy." Further explained by the general.

Though even he has explained it clearly to them, the others could still not comprehend such action of Prince Alarick.

"To make it simpler, Prince Alarick knows that this is the perfect time for him to strike. Everyone knows that King Viktor favors Prince Alcyd more than Prince Alarick. That is why, it pushed him to this point that no matter what he does, and Prince Alcyd is always above him in terms of favor from their father. So, Prince Alarick is forcing the King of all Alphas to consider him as the heir to the throne by eliminating the faction that supports Prince Alcyd. Without the faction that supports Prince Alcyd, Prince Alarick will finally gain something that Prince Alcyd lacks thereof…" the general enlightened everyone from their confusion.

"What would that be?" Prince Ranku naively asked.

"Political dominance and the support of a super majority." Revealed by the general with full of seriousness.

Prince Ranku and the Executive Officers altogether knew from that point on that it is no longer a simple squabble between two royal siblings…

But an inevitable royal showdown between Prince Alarick and their Alpha Prince.

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Right after the training, Prince Alcyd gathered his Executive Officers even including Jane.

The Alpha Prince also called the attention of the newly formed Golden Crew to join him for a meeting in the conference room of the mansion.

Even though, Jane does not want to join with the presence of Freddie, but it was a direct command from Prince Alcyd that they could not refuse at all.

As they enter one by one in the conference room for a meeting with Prince Alcyd,

They could see the Alpha Prince sitting on the middle with Oliver by his side.

"Before we start, all of you! Please take a seat…" Prince Alcyd commanded everyone.

Then the Alpha Prince continued after seeing everyone took their own seat.

"Before my younger brother left for a mission, I also received a request from my father. The King of all Alpha werewolves, King Viktor requested for all allied wolf packs to strengthen their defense against King Lucius' rogue army due to the most recent attack towards the Midnight Pack…" Before the Alpha Prince continued,

A loud gasp and whispering from the others became apparent from the information that the Midnight Pack was attacked by the rogue werewolves.

"Though, there is another request from King Viktor that we have to adhere…" Prince Alcyd was not able to finish his last statement because of Jane's interjection.

"What you mean Midnight Pack's got attacked? Were they defeated by the rogue army of King Lucius? If they were defeated, then that is worrisome because Midnight Pack is considered to be one of the strong wolf packs allied with King Viktor." Jane shared her own thoughts to everyone.

"Yes, they were defeated but their Alpha was able to survive the attack. There were a lot of casualties amongst their ranks that is why they sought refuge under King Viktor's protection.

Which leads us to the current matter that I would like to discuss.

King Viktor asked for the Golden Moon Pack to render two squads that will scout around Midnight Pack and guarantee no threat surrounds their territory while the royal army escorts the Alpha of the Midnight Pack and his people.

Thus, this will be your first mission together with me, for the newly formed Golden Crew. This will serve as training as well to how you will perform in the upcoming war." Announced by Prince Alcyd.

But there was someone who is not happy to hear that the first mission as a member of the newly formed Golden Crew.

To visit the place that Selene tried to avoid and swore not to return ever again… The Midnight Pack!

'Oh, shoot! What the …!' exclaimed by Selene silently in her mind.