The day of departure arrived. To avoid incurring the wrath of the Female Wolf King, Luke instructed Wolf Lord to explain his absence as a necessary journey for self-improvement. This not only placated the Female Wolf King but also ensured she might even protect his clan in his absence.
Under the morning sun, the group prepared to leave. Tanya's eyes shimmered with unshed tears.
"Luke, promise me you'll visit Hangzhou when you can," she said, pouting slightly.
"Sister Tanya, we'll only be apart for a little while. Don't be sad," Chloe said, hugging her.
Tanya and Chloe had gone from teacher and student to close companions, their bond strengthened by their shared experiences.
Luke pinched Tanya's cheek playfully, offering a few words of comfort. "Alright, let's go. Next stop, Silvercrest City!"
In the Blue Wolf Valley, the wolves howled a mournful farewell. Wolf Lord sighed, muttering to himself as he resumed teaching the younger wolves.
