Now that Senani and the team were out of the Land Grant, Senani decided to look at his character sheet. When he leveled up, he was too busy with the wolves to notice what he had gained.
Looking at his notifications, Senani noticed two new skills he had not yet read. Animal Evolution and System Stone Alignment Change.
Animal Evolution: This skill allows all animals that have signed a Covenant to evolve over time. This will increase intelligence and may change the physical characteristics or even the race of the animals.
System Stone Alignment Change: Change the alignment of a selected system stone in your inventory. The stone cannot be in use by a being.
He decided to use his System Stone Alignment Change on the Bandit Leader System Stone he had obtained. He decided to make it a neutral alignment System Stone. He made the request to Rikki-Tiki. Rikki-Tiki responded, "If you change the alignment on the stone it will be irreversible. It cannot be changed more than once. You also currently do not have a Covenant with a creature that will be able to use the new stone. Are you sure you wish to proceed? Yes or No"
Senani decided to go ahead and change it. He received a Mercenary Captain System Stone Level 2 in place of the Bandit Leader System Stone Level 2. Currently it was unusable, however at least it would not provide illegal activities once used.
Now that he had a useable System Stone, Senani had to decide on where to go next. He could go to the closest town and try to recruit help for his farm, or he could go to the wolf pack and try to grow Bears pack. He decided to discuss it with Bear. Bear told Senani, "I believe I can beat the Alpha Wolf and take over the pack. Can we please go there first?"
Senani could not resist Bears request. After all she had never asked him for anything, and she had protected Senani constantly. He told Bear to have Maverick led them to the den of the wolf pack.
As they got close to the den, Bear had Maverick deliver a challenge to the Alpha. Maverick left and quickly returned. He had the entire pack following him behind an albino wolf. The albino wolf had an air of authority as he travelled. He was clearly the Alpha. He came to accept Bears Challenge. When he got in range of Bear, he spoke to her. "I am John Wanky. I am told your name is Bear. It is rare to find such a strong female. I have never seen one challenge the Alpha of a pack. If you can beat me in a fight, I will submit to your rule and my pack will be yours. However, if I am to defeat you, you will remain with the pack and be my mate. Our whelps would be the strongest this pack has ever seen."
Bear agreed to John Wanky's terms. The wolves then circled Bear and John Wanky to provide a ring for the battle. Senani and his group joined in the circle to cheer on Bear and prevent anyone from leaving the ring until a winner was declared.
In the ring, Bear and John Wanky walked in circles. They were both sizing up and trying to find a weakness in their opponent. Not finding any and growing impatient. Bear charged at John Wanky. He jumped to the left and managed to doge her attack. Bear quickly lunged at him again, trying to bite his throat to end the fight quickly. John Wanky moved his head and saved his throat but Bear still managed to latch onto his right leg. John Wanky howled in pain and bit down on Bears right shoulder. Bear and John Wanky both let go and began circling again. They both had a clear limp.
The match was currently at a stalemate. Bear charged in again, however this time John Wanky charged as well. Paws were flying, bites were constant from both wolves. Blood and fur flew everywhere. Still no clear winner appeared. Both wolves backed off and began circling again. Both missing patches of fur, a look of determination in their eyes. Both wolves continued to circle. John Wanky stopped on his side of the circle and spoke to Bear. "You have impressed me young wolf. If you agree to be my mate and whelp many litters of pups, I will allow you to rule this pack. I will stand by your side and submit to your will. With me at your side, no one in this pack or any other will challenge your rule."
Bear agreed. On the condition that John Wanky elevate one female wolf as a pack leader and put the pack leaders under her direct control. John Wanky agreed and introduced Bear to the leaders. They were Maverick, a black wolf named Drizzt, and the newly promoted black and tan timber wolf named Aphrodite. He then made the announcement to the pack. Currently the pack stood 36 strong. This included all the pack leaders and John Wanky.
Bear relayed this information to Senani. They then travelled to the den. Senani touched the ground at the wolf den. "Do you wish to move the items, buildings, and creatures on the property the pack owns to your land grant?" Yes or No.
Senani chose Yes. Then he closed his eyes and thought of his Land Grant. He and all the creatures he and Bear contracted teleported immediately. Senani was amazed to see that the remaining 4 acres of his Land Grant were now transformed into woods. The wolves' den was located right beside Fred's farmhouse. The wolves were also pleased. With the relocation no one would hunt their pups. They would also be able to teleport to Bear anytime she needed aid. This was the best thing that could happen for all parties involved.
Now that the den had been relocated, Senani again bid his farewell to Fred. Senani left all the animals in the Land Grant aside from Kaz. They would cause to much concern when going into the town inhabited by people. Kaz would be the only one that would not draw attention as he was merely a bull.