Chapter 29: Little Wolf Gets Jealous

Chapter 29: Little Wolf Gets Jealous

Whether judged by laws and regulations or the peace coexistence agreement signed years ago, Caston's actions were sufficient to land him in prison.

However, his father, through some unknown means, managed to keep the matter confined to online public opinion, with prosecutors never filing charges.

When Starry Vault Academy's wilderness training concluded, Caston, having achieved the top score in the academy's history, was commended by the vice-principal.

Originally, this award ceremony should have been more elaborate, but due to various circumstances, it ended hastily within a small circle, a fact Caston himself was extremely dissatisfied with.

What displeased him even more was that immediately after leaving the school gate, he was shoved into a car by the bodyguard team arranged by his father.

Publicly, it was claimed that relevant departments were investigating Caston, but in reality, he was simply confined at home to let the controversy blow over.

As for the Opa Family's businesses, although they had shrunk significantly, a starved camel is still bigger than a horse; they were not on the verge of bankruptcy.

If they couldn't completely overthrow the Opa Family, their counterattack would inevitably come sooner or later. If they were to discover Hera or the forces of the Wild Wolf Corps then, the consequences would be unimaginable.

When Jiang Yi went to discuss countermeasures with Hera, she told him that during this period, Caston's father had visited several high-ranking officials in the Federation.

He offered bribes, people, and even well-conditioned individuals from the Minority Races.

It was said one official enjoyed collecting mermaid tails, and Opa directly sent ten mermaids to him.

Some were willing to temporarily protect the Opa Family. Regardless of how long this period lasted, they were currently unable to bring down the Opa family.

Hearing the methods Opa used to bribe the upper echelons, Jiang Yi felt somewhat nauseated. Yes, the containment facility housed not only young werewolves but also beautiful mermaids.

If mermaids did not awaken their Esper abilities, they were even weaker than werewolves. It was hard to imagine what treatment they would suffer if they fell into the hands of those people.

Hera leaned back against her desk, her gaze behind silver-framed glasses cool and sharp. "The reason we are called the 'Wild Wolf Corps' is because we have never given up fighting for equality by force."

Jiang Yi remained silent. "War brings countless casualties and displaces innumerable people."

"If we do not resist, it will only lead to even more terrible oppression." There were many hardliners within the Wild Wolf Corps, but the Grand Commander and Hera had originally hoped to resolve issues through peaceful means.

After the Opa Family incident, Hera knew the current Federation was rotten to the core, no longer the ideal nation where humans and Minority Races coexisted equally as in the past.

Seeing Jiang Yi's still disapproving expression, Hera hesitated for a moment before revealing another secret to him.

"You must have noticed that once a Minority Race awakens their Esper ability, they are generally more powerful than humans. But the awakening probability for Minority Race Espers is less than one percent of that for human Espers. Do you know why?"

"Isn't it because of genetic degradation?" Jiang Yi asked, puzzled.

Everyone knew that Minority Races, having left their native forests and oceans to enter human society, suffered genetic degradation, losing the ability to transform fully between human and beast forms, with their capabilities greatly diminished.

They could only maintain their current demi-beast state, with strength comparable to ordinary humans. Mermaids and Treants, due to the limitations of their natural habitats, were even regarded as vulnerable groups in need of protection.

Hearing this, Hera scoffed. "Ridiculous! We all live on the same land. How could a change of habitat cause genetic degradation?"

"Then what is the reason? Did humans do it?" Jiang Yi asked. For some reason, a specific place suddenly popped into his head.

"I'm not sure exactly how they did it. The Federal Research Institute imposed some kind of restriction in every Minority Race. This restriction likely exists attached to the neck rings. These despicable things not only tether us like livestock but also rig them." At this point, even the usually calm Deputy Commander showed a look of resentment.

This restriction might be some powerful mental-type Esper ability. The exact mechanism of action the Wild Wolf Corps hadn't yet figured out, which was also one of the reasons they had been lying low.

However, it was certain that for members who joined the Wild Wolf Corps, as long as they removed their neck rings, the probability of awakening Esper abilities increased significantly.

Moreover, awakening Esper abilities was often accompanied by bloodline awakening, freeing them from their demi-beast state, allowing them to freely transform their forms and integrate into society like ordinary humans or into the wilderness like ordinary beasts.

Jiang Yi's expression turned serious. If what Hera said was true, did Ke Lin's collar have the same kind of restriction? And what exactly was the purpose of the drug Caston had injected into Ke Lin?

These were ticking time bombs in Jiang Yi's mind. He would preemptively eliminate any potential threat to Ke Lin.

By the time they finished talking, Jiang Yi knew he couldn't change Hera's decision.

If he were in her shoes, knowing his own people were suffering such treatment, he might not be any calmer than she was.

"I know you've made thorough preparations, but the military's strength is nothing to scoff at. I hope when the time comes, you won't harm ordinary civilians. Your real beef is only with a small group of humans."

On this point, Hera agreed with Jiang Yi. "The Wild Wolf Corps isn't necessarily out to overthrow anything. We just want fair treatment. We will target the higher-ups; the fighting won't reach civilian areas."

Jiang Yi nodded. "Thank you."

When school let out, Jiang Yi went to the free combat club to pick up Ke Lin.

Ke Lin had pretty much beaten everyone in the club. When Jiang Yi walked in, he saw Ke Lin, shirtless, fighting another werewolf in the boxing ring.

The other werewolf looked kind of familiar, but that wasn't important. What mattered was why Ke Lin wasn't wearing a shirt!

A crowd had gathered around the ring. Ke Lin's movements were clean and precise, his muscles well-defined and sleek. His fair skin glistened with sweat, and his hair was damp, with a few stray strands sticking to his temples, swaying with his movements.

The opposing werewolf was also shirtless. Jiang Yi glanced at him but paid no further attention.

He only had eyes for his own werewolf. His Little Wolf was showing such a cute, sexy side in front of so many people!

The duel in the ring was nearing its end. In terms of pure combat skills, Ke Lin had the upper hand.

But Chu Zheng was a rare werewolf Esper at the school, and his awakened ability was a powerful combat-enhancing type.

Since stepping onto the ring, he had been repeatedly hit by this ordinary werewolf, which was bad enough. Now, he was about to lose to him.

He couldn't accept that.

Since entering, Jiang Yi had been closely watching the match. Although he minded Ke Lin's appearance, he didn't intend to stop him.

His Little Wolf was truly growing stronger. The opposing werewolf's physical condition was actually better than Ke Lin's, but Ke Lin's agility and reflexes were superior. If nothing went wrong, Ke Lin would win this match.

But someone was about to cheat.

After Jiang Yi's ability reached S-rank, his mental awareness and observation had greatly improved. The moment Chu Zheng attempted to activate his ability, Jiang Yi detected it and used his "Mind Control" ability even faster.

Chu Zheng's claws, which should have rapidly enlarged, showed no change. In the end, he only threw an ordinary punch, which Ke Lin easily dodged before flipping him over and pinning him firmly to the ground.

Chu Zheng's vision swam before his arms were locked and pressed against the floor in a hold that was hard to escape.

With his A-rank ability "Extreme Speed Steel Claws," even using just the first stage of his power would have been enough to knock Ke Lin down.

But his ability had failed!

While Chu Zheng was stunned, the club president announced Ke Lin's victory and stepped onto the ring to pull both of them up.

Aside from Chu Zheng and Jiang Yi, no one knew they had avoided a brutal fight. If Chu Zheng had used his ability, Ke Lin would certainly have been injured.

After standing up, Ke Lin immediately ran off the ring.

He had seen his master the moment he entered.

Jiang Yi picked up Ke Lin's belongings, found a towel, and helped him wipe off the sweat. Injuries were inevitable during combat. Seeing the bruises on Ke Lin's upper body, Jiang Yi's expression darkened.

Ke Lin was completely unaware of Jiang Yi's complicated mental state, his eyes still bright and shining as he looked at Jiang Yi excitedly, like a big dog looking for praise. "Master, the club president said I'm now the top fighter in the club!"

Seeing his pet so happy, Jiang Yi naturally couldn't dampen his spirits. His tone was both indulgent and helpless. "Yeah, I heard. You're awesome."

Then he handed him the shirt. "Put this on."

Having just finished his match, Ke Lin still felt a bit hot and had intended to take it and wear it later. But then it dawned on him that his master seemed to have been staring at his upper body.

Many werewolves usually didn't wear shirts, but his master always insisted he did. Was it because of his master's possessiveness toward his pet? A secret thrill at being cared for shot through Ke Lin.

He smiled at Jiang Yi and immediately put on the shirt.

As they were leaving the venue, Ke Lin suddenly said, "Master, do you remember who that werewolf opponent was?"

"What?" Jiang Yi was surprised by Ke Lin's question. He did find him somewhat familiar, after all, he was a rare werewolf esper at the school.

"Nothing." Ke Lin shook his head with a faint smile.

Chu Zheng had greeted his master in the classroom and even wanted to team up with him, but his master had refused every time. It seemed his master didn't give him a second thought at all.

Jiang Yi looked at Ke Lin. Whatever his Little Wolf was thinking was written all over his face.

He suspected his Little Wolf was getting jealous over nothing and had managed to cheer himself up about it.

Jiang Yi led Ke Lin to a small patch of trees by the roadside. Smiling, he walked over, grabbed Ke Lin's tail, and casually stroked it a few times, satisfied to see the Little Wolf freeze in place as if he'd been shocked.

Then he leaned close to Ke Lin's ear and spoke slowly, "From now on, you're not allowed to take off your clothes casually in public, understand? Other werewolves can do what they want, but my Little Wolf can't."

Ke Lin's ear tips twitched rapidly. A wave of heat washed over him, his heart racing, and his fingertips trembling slightly.

Ke Lin felt his state was somewhat unfamiliar. He must just be tired from the fight. He'd be fine after resting at home. Thinking this, he hoarsely assured Jiang Yi, "Master, I... I understand."

Author's Note:

Jiang Yi: Why does Little Wolf look so hot?

Su Su: You'll find out tonight.