Single Mother of a Werewolf Baby

Chapter 155: A Shocking News

The announcement came suddenly. All ten great werewolf clans received a direct order from their king that each clan must host an inter-clan competition within one month to identify their five most promising warriors under the age of one hundred. Those selected would earn the right to enter the Trial of Yggdrasil.

The news spread like wildfire. Youths across the clans erupted in excitement, preparing fervently for the competition. The clans themselves were pleased, grateful for the unexpected opportunity. But one clause in the decree stood out... one that caused far more concern than celebration.

The king’s order specified that the heirs of each of the ten great clans who had not yet undertaken the Trial were required to participate, alongside their clansmen.

As it turned out, only five heirs among the ten had successfully completed the Trial and become ascendants. The remaining five, for various reasons... be it youth, circumstance, or unpreparedness... had not yet entered. Now, they would have no choice.

When Eleanor heard the news, her mood turned grave. The shock was beyond anything she had expected. Knowing what this meant for Eleanor, Fiona came in person to deliver the news.

"Grandma," Eleanor said, her voice trembling, "how can I leave Freya for so long? I’ve heard there can be casualties during the Trial. If someone dies in there, they’re gone forever. My Freya is still a child. How can I put her through such uncertainty?"

"I’m just as worried as you are," Fiona said softly. "I’ve spoken with the other clan heads. You may be the youngest of the heirs, but many believe you’re also the strongest. Everyone is concerned, but for reasons we don’t yet know, the king is resolute. He’s going through with it. And if someone misses this chance, I fear the next opportunity for ascendance won’t come for another two to three hundred years."

Eleanor’s brow furrowed. "Why now? Why such a sudden order? Do you know anything?"

"The king hasn’t explained," Fiona replied. "But he visited Yggdrasil a few days ago. After returning, he sent this order out. I’ve also heard that other supernatural races were given quotas for the Trial. You have friends among them... you could ask around for more details."

Eleanor looked thoughtful. "I wonder what happened. Are we at risk?"

in Molgrath, you know... the other world. I think Yggdrasil intends to send reinforcements there, and that’s why

in such a war," Eleanor countered. "It sounds reckless. Some of the beings in those realms far

war. But their departure would leave a vacuum on Earth. The newly ascended heirs would fill that void and maintain

a few years? After ten years, Freya will be fifteen. I’d be ready then. But right now... it’s too risky. And even if I survive, how will she

be away for at least three. The first two months will be spent at the academy, training under

I at least contact Freya

academy," Fiona explained. "You’ll have limited contact. One day off each week... you can leave the academy on that

don’t know much about the academy or the

are allowed

know what the training

said reassuringly. "No member of the Raynor clan has ever failed. The academy involves a lot of reading and acquiring knowledge about the Trial and the other worlds. And we Raynors excel in academics. There’s also

the Trial

energy. Its terrain mirrors Earth... lush forests, vast deserts, icy regions, and boundless oceans. But there will be no humans or other supernatural races from Earth. Although there are some local inhabitants, they are more or less mindless creatures. Yggdrasil’s teleportation is always random. You’re guaranteed to reach Vanaheim, but which region you appear in depends on your elemental

continued, "Each region comes with its own strengths and risks. Once there, you must survive for a month and gather as many resources as possible. These resources will form the

ascendant just by

books on core development and energy transformation. Some recent batches even experienced simulated ascension through virtual

should I choose?" Eleanor

all over...