Chapter 60 - Wolfenstein for a Reason

A large group of beasts had dispersed throughout the Central woodlands. These were the beasts that Feihren had managed to save during the destruction of the Sechua city's black market.

Although it was troublesome, Feihren had to assist each of these beasts back home. It would be terrible if something were to happen to them along the way if Feihren just let them be.

It took them around three to four days for all of the different kinds of beasts to be able to return to their proper habitats. This was really tiring, but by the end of it all Feihren was highly satisfied with this good deed. It was already evening when the group had finally finished this perilous task.

Only Feihren, the two Snow Tiger cubs, and the three Spirit Wolves could be seen traveling forth within the darkness of this forest. Even though everything was done and there was no need to be in a hurry, Feihren had decided not to camp it out for tonight as he had estimated that he could reach the elves village before midnight. The forest was creepily quiet as the group continued to travel.

The only noise within this place was the footsteps of the Spirit wolves and Feihren who was hurriedly racing forth with his Titan Slate. Although it seems irrelevant and unnecessary, there was a reason as to why Feihren was suddenly in a hurry.

He had this ominous feeling in his gut since he left the gates of Sechua City. Although he tried putting it off for the time being as he focused on helping the beasts, it had been bothering him all this while and he had to make sure that this 'trouble' that he was feeling does not involve the elves.

They finally arrived an hour past midnight. Feihren entered the elven village which seemed to be peaceful as ever.

"The village seems to be fine... But why is this bad feeling not fading away?"

Feihren had confirmed that the Soul Village was still indeed safe. But it seems that the ominous feeling he has was completely unrelated to this place. It was as if something else that mattered more to Feihren was in danger... something important.

The Alpha Spirit Wolf glanced into the distance then directed his head towards the starry night sky as he howled. This was signifying his return as the main Spirit Guardian of this part of the forest. The loud howl had awoken most of the villagers, including the village chief Zow himself, as they immediately gathered towards Feihren and the three Spirit Wolves.

The adolescent Spirit Wolf pup, that had also awoken, ran towards Feihren's group with happiness that could clearly be seen, although a hint of disappointment was shown. It seems that aside from the Alpha, the two remaining Spirit Wolves were not the parents of this adolescent spirit wolf. These were the parents of the pups. This made this tiny spirit wolf pup still happy despite the loss of his parents.

"I apologize, young one... I could not do anything to help your parents out. I am still too weak..." Bowing his face towards the little spirit wolf, the Alpha Wolf sincerely asked for this little one's forgiveness. The adolescent wolf then licked the face of the Alpha wolf as to comfort him.

Feihren on the other hand immediately explained everything that has happened during his time within the city to Zow non-stop. From the thieves, to him finishing the errands, and the decision to adopt the snow tiger cubs, Feihren dispersed all these explanations at such a hurried pace that Zow became bothered by it.

"You seem to be in such a hurry lad? Are you alright? You don't seem to look too good..."

Zow could not help but stop Feihren mid-sentence as he could sense that something was definitely amiss. It seems that there was something that is bothering this man's mind.

"Yes... I have had this bad feeling for quite a while now that I could not get a grip on. I have to return to the Wolfenstein Kingdom as soon as possible. I need to confirm that everything is okay."

Feihren immediately admitted his problem to Zow as he requested to leave immediately if there is nothing more to do in this place.

Zow had allowed Feihren to do as he pleases. Besides, the gut-feeling of someone as experienced as Feihren should hold more weight in comparison to any normal hunch. It was likely to be something that the Chosen One might have been blessed with, an instinctive ability for premonition.

"Chosen One, I can smell trouble up ahead." The Alpha Spirit Wolf suddenly interjected as he intently gazed towards a certain direction, "It's close to the Wolfenstein Kingdom..." The Alpha wolf added.

Feihren's gut-feeling was right, there was really something happening..., and it seems that his own kingdom is involved in it. The Alpha Spirit Wolf had confirmed that it was correct. Feihren immediately equipped the Titan armor as he hopped on the Titan Slate.

"Chosen One, I'll go with you."

The Alpha Wolf added as his figure became illusory and fused with the exterior of the slate. It was the Spirit form of the Alpha wolf, and it seems that it could bind to something that is technically non-living. The aura of the Alpha Wolf permeated together with the buzzing sound of the Titan Slate.

"But why would you go with me? It seems that you're an important figure here?"

Feihren was not against the Alpha Spirit Wolf going with him. Besides, another strong ally isn't a bad thing no matter how you look at it. But what bothered Feihren is that he hates dragging other people into his own battles.

"Our ancestors considered your kingdom as our home to you know? It was back when that kingdom was still pure and uncorrupted. Why did you think that that kingdom was named Wolfenstein in the first place?" The Alpha Spirit wolf laughed as he continued, "And there is something within your kingdom that I must also protect by all means."

"Thank you...Alpha Spir... I think it is a bit too late to ask, but do you have a proper name?" Feihren randomly inquired as it seems that saying 'Alpha Spirit Wolf' all the time was awkward and impractical.

The Alpha Spirit Wolf laughed as replied "Yes... I do have one, call me Jyuu."

Buzzing through the woodlands, it only took a few minutes before the Titan Slate had crossed the Jujelei River and had arrived at the southern border of the kingdom. On the horizon towards the Wolfenstein Kingdom, a few clouds of smoke could be seen from the leftmost side of the walls.

Thousands of flying figures could be seen in the night sky as the destruction of the capital was getting closer by the minute. The western side's fall was already imminent from this sudden attack.

Feihren did not utter a single word as the noise from the Titan Slate grew louder as a sonic boom was heard...