After Sirius had died, Kirala had gathered all the remnant of his ashes, pouring them into an urn that was designed to resemble a wolf. Arriving back at her house, Merala was there waiting with tears in her eyes. "Father appeared in my dreams for the last time." Running into Kiralas embrace and hugging her mother. Merala bawls in her mother's embrace "Why does this world have to take father away from us?"
Gliding her hands through Meralas long hair. "It is okay sweetheart Your dad may have left, but do not forget this, when someone you love dies they turn into stars, gleaming in the night sky. So, when you are lonely and miss your father, look up into the night sky. You will find his silhouette looking over you, and tell him all about what you live through and experienced. Eventually you'll see a smile in the night sky, that belongs just to you."
"Now come Merala, it has been a long and exhausting period of time. Let's go get some sleep" Kirala guides Merala into her bedroom, and both mother and daughter fell asleep side by side. They both cried in their sleep, one had lost her husband, and the other had lost her father.
After waking up the next day, Merala lacked an appetite appetite, which was unlike her. Normally she'd consume enough food which would put six grown men to shame. Sighing in sadness Kirala kissed Meralas hair "I know it is very hard sweetheart, truly I do. If you won't eat for me, can you do it for your father? He would not want to see his precious girl like this."
Nodding her head with tears in her eyes. Merala had finally finished eating a plate of food. "Thank you mother, it was good like always." Smiling happily after her daughter had eaten. "Merala sweetheart, when the fighters of the Wolf God Clan leave today and return to their clan. Go and accompany them back to their clan, what you need is time for your heart to heal. And besides, your father is the type to leave things behind. Maybe you'll get something that eases the pain in your heart."
Nodding her head before leaving the room, Merala turned around. "What about you mother?" Smiling confidently Kirala replied "Don't worry about me sweetheart, mother will be fine. Now go and pack what you need. You don't want your husband to be alone if he were to wake up without you by his side do you?"
"I will be strong for both of us, as you're hurting inside more than I am. However, I am my father's daughter, and I do not want to make father sad seeing me like this. I have to be strong, so he can finally be at peace." Merala left the dining hall returning to her room and packed various changes of clothes, and woman 'necessities' that every woman over packs for.
After packing everything she needed, Merala made her way to the infirmary, where Sin was kept for this recovery. After entering Merala was surprised to see the 20 Wolf God Clan Elders. Bowing her head respectfully "Good afternoon elders, I hope I'm not intruding."
"You may rise Merala. You're not intruding at all. Sin is your husband, and you have every right to be here just as we do." Rein assured politely. All the other elders nod in good will towards Merala. Some even smiled asking "How are you feeling after Wolf King Sirius's passing last night?"
She thanked the elders for their respect, before acknowledging the questions about her father. "I'm heartbroken, but father would not want to see me in such a sad state."
"That is true, Sirius always drank with me until both of us were drowned by Bacchus, when he had to stop impersonating me to take you out when you were still just a child." Rein said remembering the good times.
Suddenly he turned serious, looking Merala directly in the eyes "Merala we believe it is best you stay here, as the clan is going to be in a mess, and the other 20 elders are not as accepting as we are. They will most likely try to split our clan apart, and knowing Zenith's temperament, there will be fighting involved. We do not want you to get involved in this despicable matter."
Merala shook her head "Without any disrespect elders, Sin is my husband and I am going no matter what. My father has appointed Sin as the next Wolf King, and I am going to be there to congratulate him. There is nothing that will stop me from being with my husband!"
Rein waited a few beats, thinking, before replying "Well as you may see fit then little matriarch. We will be leaving in 2 hours from now. Do you need me to come get you before we are ready to go?"
"No need for that Rein, I will be accompanying my husband in the hopes he will eventually awaken."
All the elders exit the room, gathering their fighters, along with the loot they had acquired from various raids they had performed. Before leaving the city, 40 families from the Phoenix Heart Clan approached the elders. "Grand Warrior Sin had stated he would give our families 10 years of compensation for our husbands death. Truth be told, we do not want compensation. We would like to serve Grand Warrior Sin when he officially becomes the next Wolf King."
Rein was put on the spot. Feeling awkward, he replied "As much as I would love to have your families serve our Wolf King, I do not want to take away families from our allies."
Kiralas voice sounds out as she approaches. "I have already given them permission, Sin had earned their respect and devotion. Who would I be to turn away such loyal people from honestly serving the next Wolf King?" She finished, smiling warmly at the elders who were present
The families bowed their heads, thanking Kirala profusely for allowing them to serve Sin.
After accounting for everyone present, Rein yells aloud. "Since everyone is here, you all have 10 minutes left to say goodbye to your significant other half. We will return to the Wolf God Clan, I am sure many are missing home, and many deserve a good rest after the war we just fought!"
Every fighter present man and woman, kiss their loved one goodbye. Then they got back into formation, awaiting the orders to move out.
"Move out, we have a home calling for our return!" Rein shouted.
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After six long days of travelling, Rein, Zenith and the other elders, lead their fighters back to the Wolf God Clan. Upon their arrival many shouts of victorious war cries were heard from within Wolf Heart City. All the built up exhaustion from the travel had removed itself from the fighters shoulders.
"Everyone disperse, your families are awaiting your return. Rest up well, in the next week all of you are relieved from duties to recover and relax." After hearing Reins orders, and the vacation they would all receive. All the fighters present thank Rein and the elders, returning to their families in high spirits.
As Rein, and the elders following him, were about to bring Sin to receive extra treatment, an elder named Arkus stepped forward, blocking the group. "I believe Wolf King Sirius had always said, might makes right. Therefore, I would like to formally request a challenge with the qualifier for the title of Wolf King."
Zenith came to the front enraged yelling "You mother fucking piece of trash, how dare you act all hot shit in front of us. Do you dare to disrespect the 10th generation Wolf King!?"
Arkus shrugged his shoulders in a contemptuous way "You mean that unknown punk who had trained with you and Sirius for 2 months? What good would a young weak warrior like him do as the 10th generation Wolf King? There are plenty of us who are more deserving of such glory."
Zenith was about to raise his voice again, when an overbearing voice sounded out from behind "Enough of this bullshit, it's clear these old fucks don't believe in my might. So there is clearly only one proper way to make them believe in my strength!"
A bandaged man appeared between both groups, and naturally this was Sin. He stared at Arkus, and the other elders, with disgust. "All 20 of you may come at me however you like. I don't want a bunch of old pussies screaming about unfairness when I whip your sorry asses!"
That simple movement had already bloodied the bandages around Sins abdomen.
Seeing this Arkus scoffed in humiliation "You alone, an injured man dares to take all 20 of us on? How laughable!"
"I may be injured, but beating some arrogant fuck tards like you is not out of my current capabilities. Now come, and show me what your arrogance has backing it up!"
Arkus without any reservations, threw himself at Sin aiming to punch at his chest.
Effortlessly grabbing Arkus's hand, Sin moves his body forward three inches. He flexed his back muscles, sending all his power into his fist which he used to sock Arkus in the gut. The man is lifted six feet off the ground throwing up the contents in his stomach, and falling to his knees as a foot descended on the back of his head.
"Just like I said, a pathetic excuse of a man like you is nothing but trash. I should've let Zenith take care of you, because now I stained my boots."
Looking at the other 19 elders, Sin flashed and appeared behind the nearest one. Brazilian kicking the surprised elder he sent him flying like a rag doll. Sin flashed above him grabbing him by the back of his head, and smashing it downwards into the earth rendering the elder unconscious.
Wiping off the dust on his bloodied bandages, Sin lifted up the unconscious elder chucking him into the group. One of the elders stepped forward catching him, the moment afterwards he fell limp to the ground. [Blood Dragon Neutralizing Palm]
All the elders had grouped around Sin, weapons unsheathed. Sin laughed aloud like a mad man as he examined the group surrounding him "Dogs who only know to bite the hand of the one who feeds them, should be taught their place."
Unsheathing his combined Soul Weapon, Sin twisted the dull edge of the blade facing the elders present. "None of you ungrateful mutts, are worthy of dying your blood on my blade."
Dashing forward Sin slashed down, rending a weapon in half sending the elder flying backwards. Appearing behind the elder six sword lights devoured the elders body [Blood Dragon Interweaving Night] and the elder fell to the ground powerless in fright and shame.
Dodging to the left side by three centimeters, Sin ducked below the attacking elder. Thrusting the bottom of his scabbard into the elders gut, Sin finished up with clenching his hands and hammering down on the back of the elders head.
Sin jumped up, dodging a blade which would've torn his chest open. Stomping his legs down, the sword shattered into numerous pieces. The next elder to attempt attacking him had their temples crushed between his fists.
Throwing his body down to the ground, Sin effortlessly dodges the four attacks aimed towards him. Unsheathing his weapon 16 sword lights flow like water sending the four elders flying [Blood Dragon Blossoming Lotus]
Gathering his Mana into the dull part of his Soul Weapon, Sin slashed out forming a giant cross devouring the remaining elders [Blood Dragon Sanctuary Cross] Sheathing his weapon with a "Ssssshhhhh" All the bandages wrapping Sins body had been fully drenched in his blood.
Sin had an expression of distaste on his face as he stared down at the beaten elders. He turned to Zenith "When they're awake I want a meeting with all of them later tonight."
Before walking away Arkus's voice could be heard. "This isn't over yet you motherfucker! All of you get into a unison formation, because we're showing this young pup not to look down on us!"
The 19 other elders formed a pentagram formation, with Arkus standing in the middle of it. All the elders channeled their Mana into Arkus. Raising his war blade high into the air, Arkus slashed down with all of his strength.
A gigantic wave of Sword Qi blasted out, racing to devour Sin within. Turning around with his palm open, Sin clenched the Sword Qi wave, turning it into multiple lights floating in the wind.
"I wished to be merciful, but all of you are no longer deserving of my mercy!"
The Midnight Glory Sacred Flame erupts out of Sins body. unsheathing his weapon holding it parallel to the ground. Sins Sword Qi raged forming a river in the sky above. [Blood Dragons Water Path: Flowing Blades]
When he slashed his Soul Weapon down, the raging river of Sword Qi crashes into the unison formation of Arkus and the other elders. A loud shattering sound reverberated, sounding as though a glass cup had shattered upon making contact with the ground.
The entire formation blew up, all the elders suffered hundreds of cuts and lacerations appear on their bodies. Falling weakly to their knees they hurled up mouthfuls of blood.
Walking towards Arkus, with his blade emitted loud scraping sounds on the ground below. Sin places the sharp edge of his weapon over the back of Arkus's neck. "Do you still dare to resist me now?" Sin asks, his voice cold, his billowing killing intent, takes form of a Blood Dragon hovering in the sky.
Gulping with a back drenched in a cold sweat, he stuttered "No Wolf King, I do not dare resist you any longer."
Lifting the blade off of Arkus's head, a smile graced his face. "Good, and as Wolf King I declare all of you 20 elders no longer need to worry about clan affairs. Your position as elders has been dismissed, until the day I deem you deserve my trust, and authority within the clan. Am I understood?" Sin placed heavy emphasis on the last part.
Arkus and the other elders banged their foreheads on the ground shouting in unison, "Yes Wolf King!"
"Very good. Since that has been taken care of, starting tomorrow you twenty will be stripped of all status. Within Wolf Heart City, I am sure there are many Clan members who need help with tasks. Perform all tasks you're given with honesty for 1 whole month. Prove your loyalty not only to me, but also the people of the Clan who put their lives in your hands."
Waving them off, Sin turned around looking at Zenith. "Starting tomorrow you are the combat instructor of our clan. I want you to start training all the children in Martial Arts and various techniques. For the children who work hard, regardless of status. I will personally teach them one on one also."
"After this war with the Beast Men I realized, I am not yet strong enough to protect everyone's lives who believe in me. I cannot stop every threat as a one man army, we desperately need warriors who can take control of the battlefield with their own might. I cannot be here in Wolf Heart City all the time, I also cannot leave my people vulnerable to enemy attacks. Thus starting tomorrow, everyone 10 years and older is to be brought to the Purgatory Boot Camp."
Kneeling down on one knee respectfully "It shall be done my Wolf King, thank you for the honour and trust in me!"
Walking over and grabbing Zenith by the hand. "Don't give me this bullshit. We are brother's who've trained together, and raided enemy encampments."
Thanking Sin once again, Zenith replied "While it is true that we are brothers, respect and status must be made known Sin. You're now the Wolf King, and I know you hate these fancy titles and shit but, it builds morale for everyone seeing their Wolf King to return respect, and be able to communicate with your people. This is something that must be done brother."
He sighed to himself "So be it, however, in private do not give me any of this Wolf King bullshit. No matter the status, in private and on the battlefields. We are brothers who will live together, and die together!"
Sin clasped wrists with Zenith. "Now go rest and do whatever you need to prepare for tomorrow. You have my full permission to access whatever resources you need, in order to ensure the success of the training. Also make sure there are no divides between the children, I do not want something like a caste system to form in my backyard. Everyone is equal no matter their status!"
"It shall be done brother!" He replied, then leaving to prepare. Sin coughed up a mouthful of blood, as his wounds had reopened during the battle.
Merala ran towards him, providing support for Sins body. "Stupid husband! You had just woken up from a coma, and reopened all your wounds. What the fuck were you doing!"
A smile graced Sins face, touched by Meralas love and care towards him. "Claiming my position as alpha in the tribe." His smile widened as he replied.
Angered by his foolish behaviour, Merala punched Sin in the stomach. A piercing scream of pain left Sins mouth
"You deserved that! Now let's go home husband. I'll cook supper for you, while you go and clean your body up. You reek to high heaven." Merala teased, playfully pinching her nose.
Lifting his own arm he took a whiff of the foul smell emitting from his armpits "Fuck me! That's rank!"