Chapter 1534: The Next Destination “Do you mind giving us a moment to discuss things?” Kai asked politely. His tone was measured, though his eyes darted to Gary and Lupus, already signaling that there was much to talk about. “It’s quite a lot for us to take in.” “Hey, you don’t have to be so polite with us,” Caram replied warmly. “You have to remember, if you guys hadn’t turned up when you did, then I wouldn’t even be here talking to you.” The man’s words carried a casual honesty that left Gary momentarily quiet. Gratitude rolled naturally off Caram’s tongue, as if he thought their arrival had been nothing short of destiny. “About that,” Gary spoke up after a pause, his brow furrowing. “I did wonder... is it a regular occurrence for beasts like that one to appear?” Caram folded his arms, “Beasts appear often, yes, but in this area, ones that strong don’t usually show themselves. If they do, it’s more common to see them deeper in the forest or high in the mountains before they ever reach a village. When that happens, we usually send requests for help from more powerful adventurers.” His gaze flickered with confidence. “If you’re worried about us, don’t be. Usually, with what we have, it’s enough to protect the village.” “I see,” Gary murmured. His thoughts weren’t focused on the answer so much as the implications behind it. He noticed Kai and Lupus quietly rising to their feet, moving toward the door, signaling him to follow. They wanted to talk away from Caram’s ears. But even as he watched them step outside, Gary’s mind turned inward. A daunting thought weighed heavy on him, one that hadn’t left since their arrival. The system had called this place a space. If they really were in the past, was it real? If they changed something here, would it ripple forward and alter their own timeline? Or was this more like a separate branch of reality, one that spun away and held no consequence for the future they knew? The question clawed at him because it wasn’t just about theory, it was about lives. If Caram died here, would he truly die? Or was this nothing but a simulation conjured by the medallion? The thought sat like a stone in Gary’s chest as he finally rose and stepped outside. “Hey Gary,” Kai greeted him quickly. “Me and Lupus were just talking, and from what he knows about Werewolves, it looks like we’ve been sent into the past.” Gary’s eyes widened slightly, though he didn’t interrupt. “Back to when beasts roamed freely across the land,” Kai continued, voice steady. “So, quite far in the past. I never knew there was magic, though. That’s new to me.” He glanced briefly at the village behind them. “It makes me wonder why no one uses magic today in our time. Is it something that just disappeared over time? And if it is real, is it similar to what Innu can do? If we’re going to be stuck here for a while, it might be worth studying.” He shook his head then, grounding himself. “But I’m getting off topic. What matters is this, we have a direction now. After hearing everything, I think I know where we need to go. We have to head to the Redwing Kingdom and find these other Werewolves.” Gary’s head tilted. “You think there’s more?” “Yes,” Kai confirmed. “In the first place, the system told us there were two we needed to find. If Caram’s right, it might mean there’s an entire pack, but among them are two specific Werewolves that we have to track down. That’s our best bet.” Gary nodded slowly. It was a plan, but a nagging worry tugged at him. “Will they be kind to us?” he asked. His voice was lower now, thoughtful. “These people... they seem to have real feelings, real reactions. If the pack sees us as Omegas, isn’t there a good chance they’ll attack us on sight? And we’re not as strong as we usually are here.” “You’re right,” Kai admitted. “But it’s a risk we’ll have to take. Besides, I doubt they’ll attack outright. If the entire land knows about Werewolves, and if what Caram said is true, that the Werewolves played a role in pushing back this Shadow Plague, then at least in this time, they’re seen as warriors, not monsters. Not everyone will accept us, but it won’t be something that has to stay hidden.” He crossed his arms, gaze sharp. “We just need to make sure we keep our story straight when we arrive.” Gary didn’t argue further, though doubt lingered. When they stepped back inside, the three of them asked Caram more directly about where the Redwing Kingdom was. The village leader obliged, going over the directions carefully. He repeated himself multiple times, pointing out landmarks, loops, and paths they would need to remember along the way. Kai listened intently, repeating certain words under his breath. But when he glanced at his companions, he noticed both Gary and Lupus looking more bewildered than focused. “Hey,” Kai muttered, “are you two even paying attention? Are you trying to remember the way? Because both of you look like you’ve drifted into another world.” “I’m sorry, Kai,” Gary admitted. “But these aren’t simple directions. He’s giving us landmarks, turns, routes, it’s too much to remember all at once. I’m too used to just using a phone and following the arrow and the blue path, I never have to remember these things.” “I...” Lupus hesitated, then answered in his deep voice, “I will find my own way there, one way or another.” Kai smirked at the reply. “That’s one way to say you’re struggling to remember the directions. Honestly, you two are hopeless. It’s almost like you’re related.” He shook his head. “Then again, I realized you actually are related. Maybe that explains it.” Gary rolled his eyes. “Yeah, yeah,” “It makes me wonder how the two of you became leaders of big packs, but then its probably because you both had people like me helping you out,” Kai muttered sarcastically. He turned back toward Caram before either of them could reply, focusing once more on the instructions. It felt like forever before they finally had the route memorized well enough, or at least, Kai did. Gary and Lupus would have to rely on him. When the three stepped outside, they were met with an unexpected sight. Many of the villagers had gathered near the entrance of the village, waiting for them. As the trio walked past, one by one the villagers offered words of thanks. Some bowed, others smiled brightly, and there were those that gave them quite a bit of food for the road, their gratitude pouring out openly. For Gary and Kai, it wasn’t unfamiliar. They’d been thanked before, by citizens of Slough, by people who had witnessed them protect their homes. But for Lupus, the sensation was strange, almost foreign. He had never been thanked while standing as a Werewolf. It made something twist inside him. “Alright,” Kai said finally, leading the way, “you two better stick close to me. Otherwise, I think we’ll never make it out of this space. And if Gary’s right, all three of us need to complete this task together.” His expression darkened as he looked out across the endless plains. “What I want to know,” Kai muttered, “is what the goal of all this really is. If the medallion brought us here, then why? Why send us into the past? Why push us toward these other Werewolves? What are we supposed to find? I hope this Redwing Kingdom has the answers.” **** Book 6 Of MY Werewolf System is now Available for Preorder on Amazon and Audible. (Please Support as best you can!) **** For updates on MWS and future works, follow me on my social media below. 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