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CHAPTER 13: Aspirations and realizations

  ~Aurora~

  [CONTESTANTS' ANNOUNCEMENT: Lycan Prince Emeric demands everyone to gather at the common hall of east wing, sharp by 10:30am!]

  Hearing the speakers blaring, I sped up my showering and brushed my hair in haste. There shall be yet another announcement from Prince Emeric. But...why am I even doing all of this? I don't wish to participate in this anymore.

  Oh, right.

  I have to reclaim my position at my pack before i lose all dignity once and for all in Darkforest pack.

  Rushing towards the said common hall, I hear most of the contenders grumble how the Prince gobbled up our breakfast time allotment for his announcement. I was one of the curious people than a worrier of free food being served deliciously by the palace chef omegas.

  Prince Emeric had taken command. As soon as every contestant entered the common hall, we all stood silent in our assigned places. We were assorted based on our wolf rank, name and pack's significant alliance with Lycan Kingdom, the Whispering Pines. 

  "Oh, shucks." I cursed under my breath, standing at ease while watching the two most annoying creatures take position beside me. Right next to me was Dane and beyond was his brother Daniel. Could life be anymore greater than this shit? Ugh!

  "Stand at ease, everyone. We have an announcement from his royal Highness, Prince Emeric." There was deafening silence before Prince Emeric tapped on the mic.

  Whoa...I have never seen such silence ever in my life. Everyone complies to him. All of us are drawn towards his gaze. And he speaks with such charisma...

  There were three announcements made.

  Our much awaited Trial of Heirs will begin its first round on 3rd of March, exactly two weeks ahead of this day.

  Before that, there shall be a pack ritual that Whispering Pines Lycan Kingdom has been following for centuries. We are obliged to attend the event, get blessings from the Moon Goddess.

  I'm curious over what this great Kingdom's heirloom for the ritual is. A Kingdom this big must have a great iron armor weighing a ton or so. It's how a pack's heirloom is celebrated. Whispering Pines surely gives us a big Yang energy than Yin. Oh, I'm so curious...

  And lastly, the first round out of five rounds of Trials of Heirs shall be about defeating someone named the Gatekeeper. Our interests are piqued, because he doesn't reveal much about our enemy that shall eliminate more than half of contenders in the first round itself.

  I held my breath in, because I wasn't fully prepared for the first round itself. It required the assistance of our wolf...which I haven't awakened yet.

  No, Aurora. You cannot afford to be insecure at this stage. It's just the beginning, dammit!

  He's such a downer for me. Every other contender around me has a wolf. They even bragged about their wolves left and right and all their words fell into my ear. I've lost my appetite, once again.

  But as the announcements were given, I noticed how the man was in power. Everyone was looking up at him regardless. The silence we gave him was a tribute to his charisma and strength. Because deep down, we knew he could remove us from the contestant list in a click of his fingers. With all the hardwork each of us have done, it'll be an insult to be picked out by the Prince and thrown out of his prestigious Kingdom.

  This man values discipline more than anything. I've learned that much after hearing about him from here and there. Prince Emeric is a powerful man. He is someone I aspire to become.

  I came back to the room later, his commanding voice still ringing in my ears. Today, he didn't look into my direction at all. Maybe I've hurt him yet again with my words last night.

  Suddenly, I heard a knock on my door.

  "Yes- Pardon me, Beta Roman. Tell me." He was astonished by my sudden respect towards him.

  "You should go train a little at the training grounds. Prince Emeric had arranged the palace warrior commander to take today's lessons. Do join. It is first come, first serve." My eyes widened double.

  "T-Thank you for letting me know." I rushed back in and gathered my gear, swinging the jacket over my shoulder and rushing past the Beta who nodded curtly with a smile.

  That's strange.

  But, it didn't seem intentional nor strange as I got to the training ground. Five contestants were already at the training ground, in a formation. The said commander of this Kingdom's celebrated warriors stood proud and tall, looking indifferent and had so much power in his eyes.

  What is this feeling bubbling within me?

  Suddenly, I'm craving so much power and recognition to be shoved into my hands. I'd proudly hold it against my chest.

  Was it because of Prince Emeric's speech today morning?

  Indirectly, he's been irking me to grow stronger and stronger everyday. I don't know what trick he's using, but I wish for nothing but power right now.

  Out of the blue, I was imagining myself in Prince Emeric's position.

  I would give a great speech to my audience as well. My voice would shake their hearts and fill their chest with competitive strength as well. And I would smile at my audience, satisfied with the change I've brought in them.

  This is very weird...

  Why do I even feel this way?

  The guards who were outside, letting people within counted fifteen heads and stopped any more contenders to flood inside. The list has been made.

  And I was so grateful for Beta Roman for informing me.

  I looked over my shoulder, the brothers who loathe me and I mutually loathe them, snarled at me. Their fangs baring at me and all.

  I smirked at them, and turned my head to listen to the commander.

  This is beyond great.

  I realized...I have been pitying myself so much that I've lost track of my life. Now that I've brought it back with my own hands, I feel the need to achieve more.

  There's no stopping me.

  I know my strengths and weaknesses.

  That's right.

  I've converted my self-pity into self-improvement.

  And oh boy, there's no greater feeling than this~

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