Kai knew quite a bit about Werewolves from his own research and from what Gary had informed him, but he didn't know that the Werewolves themselves were a lot more complicated than what could be read in the books.
A lot of what the system had informed Gary about, with the chess-like ranking system and the pack rules that could be changed, it was hard to explain with things like a simple system. There were times where Gary thought these things were unique to him, but judging by Midwak's reaction that didn't seem to be the case at all.
The rules of the Werewolves seemed to be more widespread than he first thought, because it was clear Midwak knew why Gary was unable to invite him into his pack.
'I'm a Bishop, while Midwak is classified as a Rook. According to the system. An Alpha is unable to force those that are higher rank than them into the pack. If that's the case, even if I changed the Pack rules to make it so Midwak would be uncontrollable, it would be impossible.'
The Pack rules, the fact that the others listened to the Alpha in the first place, as well as even the change into an Alpha, it all seemed quite magical in a way of how it worked, but that was important now.
Gary raised up his hand, transforming it into its werewolf form.
"Is this really the only way!" Kai stated. He was upset because Midwak was a huge asset to them. There was so much information, and not only that so much they could do with the tier-2 city. Without Midwak, they would have to give up on Notsburg for now, and it would perhaps be taken over by another city. They just didn't have the strength or manpower to control a tier-2 at the moment, not at the level they needed.
Swinging his arm out, Gary had made his choice. His clawed hand soon turned into a fist, and tensing his feet he let out a big hit right at the side of Midwak's head, hitting him nearly square on in the temple.
It was a strong blow that would have cracked most people's skull, and in this case they weren't so sure it hadn't been done. Midwak's eyes rolled into the back of his head, as he collapsed on the floor.
"Is he dead?" Kai asked.
"No… there is one more thing we can try." Gary stated.
With that hit, just as expected there was a ding sound, coming from his system.
[You have defeated the leader of the Scatterbugs. (The New temporary leader at least)]
[It seems you are growing, and your Werewolf pack needs to grow with you!]
[20 Pawn points have been awarded]
'20 Pawn points!' Gary couldn't quite believe the number, but he knew in the past whenever he did things that would require him to act the ugliest in the whole gang, or at least everyone in the pack, he would receive a large number of points.
Originally, he was using the pawn points in exchange for stat points, getting himself stronger, which had been the point so far, but now he was put in a situation where his rank certainly mattered, and it was what he was banking on.
With this, he had enough points to evolve himself to the next rank, and possibly change it so the others were higher as well.
[Additional quest reward!]
[You have defeated a Werewolf of a higher rank]
[Your Grade will now evolve from Bishop >> Rook]
A slight tingling sensation could be felt all over Gary's body for a second, it felt like ants were rushing up his blood vessels on the inside but it quickly disappeared as well.
'Wait a second, did I just go up a grade as well? Without having to use any of my pawn points?'
When looking at the system it seemed to be the case, as Gary still had 20 pawn points available.
[2/50 Pawn points needed to go up to the next Grade]
[20 Pawn points available]
'The leap in pawn points I need to go to the next grade is high, but there should only be two more grades, Queen and then King. Although this type of situation, where there are high ranking Omegas, would hardly occur again.
Gary then started to walk over to the fallen Midwak, who was starting to get up, his head still in a slight daze, and the screen had popped up in front of Gary.
[Due to successfully defeating the Omega wolf, you may now decide its fate]
[1: kill the Stray Omega wolf]
[2: Invite the Omega wolf into your pack.]
"Do you think I have no will?" Midwak said, as he rubbed the side of his head. "You think you can control me!"
[You have selected to invite the Omega into your pack]
At that moment, Gary's eyes were glowing red, a bright red that stared deep into the other's eyes, and although it seems like Midwak was trying his best to put up a fight, he was unable to look away, his muscles were tensed up in his neck, but he could do nothing as his eyes were changing from a yellow to a blue-like colour.
[The Werewolf Midwak, has joined your pack]
"Change the pack rules!" Gary said out loud, and he did so, so the other Werewolves around could hear.
"The Werewolf Midwak, is unable to attack members that are considered to be part of the Howlers Gang and those that are under our umbrella."
"The Werewolf Midwak, has to follow the orders of all core members of the Howlers when asked."
"The Werewolf Midwak, is unable to kill, unless he feels as if his life is threatened."
"The Werewolf Midwak, is unable to bite and turn others!"
"The Werewolf Midwak, can not leave the city of Notsburg without the permission of the Core members of the Howlers!"
With that, all of the original rules that had been created for the Werewolves had been removed, and every single one of them were used to restrain Midwak in every way possible. The rules were originally put in place to restrain Olivia most of all.
Gary trusted Kai, but Olivia had been more loyal than perhaps even she realised. She started to care for those around them, and had saved members of the Howlers multiple times. Even now, she was by Austin's side.
At the same time, not a single time, had she tried to fight for the Alpha position.
"These rules, you're trying to keep me as a prisoner!" Midwak, was almost screaming at the top of his lungs showing his displeasure. "You think you're smart by doing this, well you're a fool! You think I don't know what you are?
"The second I've recovered, and it's daylight, I'll challenge you for the Alpha position, and take your position right from under your nose. You've just made my job a lot easier by trying to keep me by your side!"
It was true, Gary would have to fight Midwak all over again, and it seemed like MIdwak would be the type of person who would fight him every month without fail.
This was something Gary was worried about, but with his twenty pawn points, he was sure that he could make himself quite a bit stronger, but part of the reason Gary was able to beat Midwak, was due to everyone else fighting him beforehand, and the night sky didn't just give him more energy, but allowed his skills to reach a new level as well.
"Do you think you can?" Kai asked. "We won't just let you attack our leader like that. You might be able to beat us individually, but all of us can stop you."
"Yeah!" Izzy shouted as well. "And do you think you could just waltz in to challenge Gary while he's in the AFA. You're strong, you stupid wolf, but I would like to see you try to take on all those from the AFA."
Izzy, listening in on everything, was getting a grasp on the situation and frustrated by the taunts, she had to say something.
"But it doesn't have to be that way." Kai eventually said to Midwak. "There is a reason why you did all of this right? A reason why you tried to take over the Scatterbugs. You didn't care about the Cardenez company, that was all your old boss's doing.
"Maybe we can scratch each other's back in this situation." Kai suggested.
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