"Quileute elder, Billy Black..."
"Meet the Saint!"
"Meet the Wolf God!"
Billy Blake's voice, trembling with excitement, was like a stone thrown into the center of a lake, causing ripples in the silent glade.
Behind him, the shock and horror on the faces of those white-haired and respected tribal elders had not yet faded away before they were overwhelmed by an even stronger wave of ecstasy and awe.
The prophecy, the ancient prophecy that had been sealed for hundreds of years, was actually presented before their eyes in such a shocking and sacred way.
They no longer had any doubts.
"Plop!"
"Plop!"
One after another, these elders who usually managed the secular affairs of the entire La Push Reservation all followed Billy's example, struggling and kneeling on the ground devoutly, paying their highest respects to the thin girl standing in front of the mountain-like giant wolf.
At this moment, a Wolf God Legion that only obeys her orders has taken shape.
Bella took it all in quietly.
She felt the worship from the depths of the elders' souls, the fanatical faith of Sam and others, and even more so, the pure joy that Jacob beside her transmitted through the [Blood Link], as he sought praise like a proud puppy.
Her face still had that compassionate saintly expression, calm yet majestic.
But deep in his heart, a cold flame filled with absolute rationality was burning.
Saint? God?
No.
She is just a player who holds the final right of interpretation.
And everything in front of her was the highest level start she had ever gotten for her trump card.
"Everyone, get up."
Bella's voice was not loud, but it was clearly heard by everyone, with an unquestionable and soothing power.
Her words seemed to be the new law.
The elders and the three giant wolves all stood up obediently, but still lowered their heads respectfully, not daring to look her in the eye.
"Lady Saint."
Billy Black was helped back to the wheelchair by his tribesmen. The look he gave Bella had completely turned into that of a fanatic looking up to his god.
"What...what should we do now?"
His voice was full of confusion, like a traveler who had been walking in the dark for too long and suddenly saw the sun but didn't know where to go.
This question also expresses the thoughts of all Quileute people.
They had a king, a saint, and miracles.
But then what?
Will he continue to live in obscurity as the secret guardian of this land as he did in the past?
Or is there some grander destiny awaiting them?
This was the question Bella had been waiting for.
A perfect opportunity to fully implement her will.
"A divided tribe, a group of warriors who only know how to fight on instinct, cannot meet the challenges of the future."
Bella's voice was cold, but like a heavy hammer, striking everyone's heart.
"Your power is very strong."
She glanced at Sam's strong wolf body, and then looked at Paul who was lowering his head in shame.
"But, it's also very primitive."
"You are like sharp, unpolished daggers that can easily stab the enemy, but can also easily break upon collision."
"And what I need is not a bunch of scattered daggers."
Bella's eyes suddenly became sharp.
"It is an indestructible... divine sword forged from countless daggers!"
She wanted more than just submission.
It is absolute, efficient, and militarized control!
[Ding! The host's strong "Legion Forging" intention is detected, which is in line with the core of the "Rise of the Wolf King" main line! ]
[System module is being upgraded...]
[Congratulations to the host, unlocking a new auxiliary module: Wolf God Legion Forging System! ]
[Function 1: Tactical sand table. Can visualize the battlefield in the host's mind and conduct tactical deduction.]
[Function 2: Skill Library. You can consume points or complete tasks to exchange for various individual and team combat skills and tactical manuals.]
[Function 3: Military blueprint. It can provide manufacturing drawings of weapons, armor and auxiliary equipment that are ahead of their time.]
The new system module, like the most precise catalyst, instantly made the grand plan in Bella's mind possible to realize.
The corner of her mouth curled up in an icy arc that no one noticed.
I have the [Wolf God Legion Forging System], which is almost equivalent to a portable modern military academy and super arsenal.
I like the sense of accomplishment and control that comes from combining raw power with modern strategy to forge an invincible army.
I need an absolutely loyal and powerful army to face the upcoming Victoria and the ultimate enemy - the Volturi.
Therefore, any person or idea that stands in my way of achieving this goal must be ruthlessly crushed!
"Excalibur?"
An old man with a white beard and scars on his face stood up from the elders. He was Old Quil Atla, one of the most respected warriors in the tribe and the elder of Paul and Jared.
Although his eyes were also filled with awe, there was more of a stubbornness and doubt that belonged to an old-school warrior.
"Lady Saint, please forgive me for being frank."
His voice was loud and rough, with a hint of undisguised doubt.
"The battle of us Quileute warriors relies on the savagery bestowed by our ancestors and the anger boiling in our blood!"
"We are wolves! We are not human soldiers who need to be deployed in battle formations!"
"The 'Excalibur' you mentioned sounds... like an insult to our inherent glory!"
His words immediately resonated with Paul and Jared next to him.
Although they submitted to Jacob's coercion and Bella's divinity, the pride of being a werewolf and advocating personal bravery was not so easy to erase.
Let them learn so-called "tactics" like humans?
This does hurt my self-esteem a bit.
Bella looked at Old Quill without any displeasure on her face.
She knew that such doubts were inevitable.
If you want to completely change the deep-rooted thinking of a group of people, the deterrence brought by miracles alone is not enough.
They still need a demonstration that will convince them... and will be like a dimensionality reduction attack.
"Glory does not come from resting on your laurels."
Bella's voice was calm, yet it carried a power that pierced people's hearts.
"The real glory is to exert 200% or even 300% of your power."
She didn't explain further.
Actions always speak louder than words.
Her gaze turned to the three giant wolves.
"Sam, Paul, Jared."
She called them directly by name.
"You three, now, attack the boulder in front."
She raised her hand and pointed to a huge, moss-covered rock at the edge of the clearing, about the size of a small car.
"Use your strongest power, use the 'wildness' that you are so proud of, to tear it apart."
Although the three were puzzled, they dared not disobey the saint's orders.
"roar!"
Paul, who had the worst temper, was the first to respond. He let out a roar, and his silver-gray figure turned into a flash of lightning and pounced on the boulder viciously.
Sam and Jared followed closely behind.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
The sharp claws and fangs of the three giant wolves slammed into the rocks frantically, causing a deafening roar!
Gravel flew and moss peeled away.
Their attacks were violent and fierce, full of a primitive sense of power.
However, a minute passed.
Apart from countless scratches of varying depths and a few cracks on the boulder, the huge rock still stands stubbornly in its place.
The three wolves stopped panting, with frustration and embarrassment written all over their faces.
They were strong, but not strong enough to take down a truck with their bare hands.
Elders such as Old Quill also showed a look of understanding on their faces, as if to say: See, this is the limit of our power, no matter how hard we try.
Bella's face still had that calm expression.
"Now, back off."
Her voice made the three wolves feel as if they had been pardoned, and they quickly stepped aside.
Then, Bella's gaze fell on the giant black wolf that had been guarding her like a loyal knight from beginning to end.
Her will, through the [Blood Link], descended directly into the depths of Jacob's soul.
[Jacob, look at this, this is power.]
[Tactical deduction, start. Target: Giant Rock. Execution unit: Jacob. Tactical plan: Focused force strike.]
In Bella's mind, the [Tactical Sand Table] was instantly activated.
The structure, stress points and most vulnerable parts of the huge rock were clearly marked by the system in the form of a three-dimensional model.
An optimal attack path is highlighted with a red line by the system.
All this information was completely transmitted to Jacob within 0.01 seconds.
"Go ahead."
Bella said softly.
"Ouch——!"
Jacob looked up to the sky and let out a roar filled with supreme majesty!
He moved!
He didn't charge in a straight line as recklessly as Paul did.
His movements are full of an indescribable rhythmic beauty and efficiency!
His huge body sank slightly, and the muscles of his limbs trembled slightly at a peculiar frequency, twisting the explosive power of his whole body into one!
The ground beneath his feet was cracking inch by inch!
The dark red mysterious lines on his body suddenly lit up, as if boiling magma was surging through them!
Next second!
"boom--!"
He turned into a black afterimage that was almost impossible to capture with the naked eye!
He didn't bump into it!
Instead, in a posture that violated the laws of physics, the moment it was about to touch the boulder, its entire body suddenly spun!
He gathered all the kinetic energy of his body, the strength of his muscles, and the mysterious energy from the bloodline of the ancient wolf god completely and unreservedly on his right shoulder!
Then, with incredible precision, it hit the most perfect force point marked by the system!
Time seemed to freeze at this moment.
There was no deafening bang.
There was only a dull, heart-pounding "puff" sound.
It was as if what was punctured was not a solid rock, but a fragile balloon.
In the horrified eyes of everyone.
The huge rock that had stood there for who knows how many years began to show spider-web-like cracks starting from the point where Jacob's shoulder hit it.
The crack spread across the entire surface of the rock in an instant!
Then...
"Crash!"
The entire huge rock, as if it had been directionally exploded, silently and completely collapsed into a pile of evenly sized rubble!
There is not even a stone bigger than a fist to be found!
silence.
Deathly silence.
In the clearing in the woods, the only sounds left were the rustling of leaves in the breeze and everyone's heavy breathing, as if pulling a bellows.
Old Quil Atla, the stubborn old man who had just spoken with certainty and questioned Bella, now had his mouth wide open and his cloudy eyes almost popped out of their sockets.
His body was shaking violently and uncontrollably.
What did he see?
miracle!
This is the real miracle!
If we say that Jacob suppressed the three wolves with a roar before, it was the majesty of a king.
Then at this moment, this terrifying destructive force that uses strength to the extreme and turns decay into magic is... the power of God!
He finally understood.
When the Saint Lady mentioned the "divine sword", she was not insulting them.
But to...enlighten them!
It is giving them the method to become "God"!
[Ding! The first phase of the main quest "Initial Construction of the Wolf God Legion" is completed! ]
[Task evaluation: SSS level! Perfect for establishing authority!]
[Mission Reward: Wolf Pack Tactics Manual (Elementary)! ]
[Congratulations to the host for receiving the extra reward: skill 'Tactical Imprint'! It can consume mental energy to directly imprint the designated tactical plan into the fighting instincts of the wolf clan members! ]
The generous reward made Bella's smile deepen.
The skill of 'Tactical Brand' is simply a magical skill tailor-made for her!
This means that she doesn't have to go through a lot of trouble explaining and training.
She only needs to think, and then her will will become the instinct of the wolf pack!
She looked at the Quileute people who had fallen into complete stupor and fanaticism.
"Now, does anyone still think that knowledge and strategy are an insult to your glory?"
Her voice is like the final judgment of the gods.
"Plop!"
Old Quil Atla could no longer hold on, his knees weakened, and he fell heavily to the ground.
This time, his forehead pressed deeply and firmly against the cold soil.
"Lady Saint... please... please forgive my ignorance!"
His voice was filled with endless confession and fanatical worship.
"Please... lead us!"
"Please...forge us into the...exorcist sword in your hand!"
Under his leadership, all the elders, all the tribesmen, including Sam, Paul, and Jared, all knelt down once again in submission.
This time, there was no reluctance or doubt.
Only, absolute, pure, unshakable faith!
Bella looked at the entire Quileute tribe crawling at her feet, and an unprecedented sense of satisfaction surged in her heart.
Forks, this small, rainy land.
From today on, the person in charge is named Swan.
Her gaze passed over these surrendered subjects and headed towards the distant town of Forks.
Karen's beautiful glass villa seemed to be right in front of her.
"My legion has already taken shape."
"Then, the next step is to clean up those 'neighbors' who are an eyesore in my backyard."
However, at this moment.
Jacob's huge wolf head, which had just been rubbing against her palm and was extremely docile, suddenly raised up.
His molten-gold pupils were instantly filled with cold, bloodthirsty murderous intent, and he stared fixedly in a certain direction of the La Push Reserve.
A cold and angry thought directly entered Bella's mind through the [Blood Link].
[Bella...something...is coming.]
[It's the smell of a 'cold-blooded person'! ]
[Such a strong smell of blood! ]