Chapter 62

Velda’s POV

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I snorted and looked straight at Lance. “Alpha Lance, you all know how she’s fought those battles.”

I knelt on one knee. “I request to lead the Ironthorn Army into–battle. If Alpha Lance insists on Adelaide being in charge, then I challenge her. I brought the Ironthorn to the southern border; I can’t stand by and watch them follow a she–wolf who doesn’t know the first thing about war and die for nothing.”

The generals around us erupted in condemnation.

“How dare you speak like that? If she’s not capable, the Ironthorn Army wouldn’t follow her.”

“Don’t talk about dying for nothing before the battle’s even fought. That’s absurd.”

“You say she doesn’t know war, but how did she win before?”

“Alpha Lance has already placed the Ironthorn Army under Gamma Adelaide’s command. Adelaide’s already training the wolf warriors.”

“Velda, you’re being too arrogant. Compared to Gamma Adelaide, you might not even measure up.”

them out, keeping my gaze locked on Lance. ” Alpha Lance, didn’t you say anyone can challenge? I challenge Adelaide. If she loses,

slowly. “I grant you the right to challenge Adelaide. If she loses, you’ll lead the Ironthorn Army. If you

southern border. Should

If she loses, she faces no punishment, yet I’m

she loses the command of the Ironthorn Army. Isn’t that punishment enough? Moreover, I was the one who placed her in

argued anxiously, “But you said those who

trying to seize the Ironthorn Army from her. Your challenge is driven by ambition. Naturally, failure should come with a cost. Otherwise, everyone

figure, I figured she’d

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“This was already decided. Are we really going to have these challenges? This isn’t a

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objection as fear for Adelaide’s potential

true ability can shoulder greater responsibility. What’s wrong with using a challenge to determine who’s stronger? Are you worried she’ll lose? If you’re concerned

relief troops here doesn’t make them your subordinates. I was trying to save you from embarrassment by stopping this challenge. Since you won’t heed good

my feet. “The Ironthorn Army won’t be in Adelaide’s hands unless she beats

the tent, I

allow Velda’s challenge? The troops are already gossiping that she’s unfit for

lose. Let

he’d accommodate those eager to make fools of themselves—a remark clearly aimed at me. But I

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