The Hidden Fate of the Midnight Heir

From the silence of the forest, the entire Howl Clan camp was slowly returning to normal after the final battle. The wounds seem to have healed, but the memories of the past battle remain fresh in everyone's mind. Despite their success, Rage and Lupe know a greater threat looms-one they never expected, a danger that still seems to lurk in the shadows of their world.

As Rage walked around the edge of the camp, he thought about the next steps for their flock. It wasn't like their fights before. The wounds of their herd are deeper, and there are more enemies. Rogue werewolves seem to be no longer just rebels; they have more organized forces and stronger powers that seem to have origins from ancient times.

Topaz approached, quietly but with news. "Rage," he whispered, "there are new reports from the spies. It looks like the enemy isn't finished yet. There are some rogue werewolves still hiding in the north, and we've heard whispers of a new leader leading them. ."

Rage sighed, weighing the new information. "Who is their leader? Do you have any ideas?"

Topaz shook her head. "There's no clear identity yet. But our spies say, this leader seems to be stronger than anyone we've faced. He's not just a warrior, but seems to have a connection to the magic they used in the last battle."

Rage looked into the distance, observing the forest that seemed full of secrets hiding in every shadow. He knew they needed to find out the truth, but they couldn't face this threat unprepared.

"We need to get ready," Rage said, his voice full of determination. "We cannot let this enemy succeed. We need to know everything about this new leader before they can even make their next move."

In the middle of their conversation, Lupe suddenly appeared from the other side of the camp, carrying some medicinal plants used in treatment. He silently approached Rage and Topaz, but in his eyes there was the same concern. "I overheard your conversation," Lupe said, setting down the plants she had brought. "If they have a new leader, we need to find out who he is. We can't go into the fight without knowing what we're up against."

Rage stared at Lupe, knowing she was right. In every fight they face, Lupe is always there to provide the right direction and courage, but he also knows that time is not in their favor. If they don't act quickly, their opponent may catch them.

"There is a way," Lupe said, her eyes seeming to burn with determination. "I know where we can get an answer about this new leader. There is an ancient advisor, a wolf who has been hiding in the mountains to the east for a long time. The elders say that he is one of the first werewolves with the ability to read the future . If we can talk to him, we might get an answer."

Topaz stopped, looking confused. "Are you talking about Lira, the former alpha of the Moonshadow Clan? Didn't their clan disappear a long time ago?"

Lupe nodded. "Yes, he is. No one has seen him for a long time, but I believe he is still there in the mountains. We have to try. If the stories are true, he is the only one who can help us to know the true power of the new this leader."

Rage stared at Lupe, knowing what they were about to do was dangerous, but they had no other choice. If there was even a small chance they could get information from Lira, they had to try.

"We'll warn the herd," Rage said, his voice heavy. "They need to prepare while we're gone. I'll send some warriors to protect the camp while we travel east."

They immediately prepared themselves. Lupe, Rage, and Topaz quickly prepared for their trip. With every move, Rage could feel the tension enveloping their mission. He knows that the path they will take will not be easy, but with Lupe, he is confident that they will overcome any challenge.

After several hours of travel, they reached the foot of the mountain in the east. The surroundings were quiet, there seemed to be no sign of any life except for the deep rustling of leaves under their feet. The air was cold, filled with a strange sense of anticipation.

"Do you feel it?" Lupe asked while observing the surroundings. "There seems to be a strange force here. It's not normal."