Chapter 197


    Yesterday’ste night grind had the whole crew working until the wee hours, so today’s show didn’t hit


    the


    yee until two hours behind schedule.


    Winnie, a creature of habit, was up with the roosters, despite the dy.


    As the crew and the day’s guests scrambled to prep for the broadcast, the local chief, along with a


    group of vigers made their way over.


    Aware that the crew nned to trek Into the woods, the chief decided to bring along a few sturdy young


    vigers for backup.


    After all, it was a matter of local concern. Plus, they were itching to find out why the wolves in the


    woods had it out for the vige.


    It wasn’t like their ancestors hadn’t coexisted with those creatures, nting apple orchards and berry


    bushes without issue.


    Realizing everyone was keyed up about the wolf situation, Winnie didn’t dawdle after breakfast. She


    led the crew and vigers into the forest.


    Joseph, still rattled fromst night’s scare, and another cameraman were no–shows.


    Gentry, though shaken too, insisted on joining the mountain foray.


    The procession marched into the mountain, with Winnie and her crew in the lead. Sean walked beside


    her, holding a rope with six wolves tethered to it.


    Somehow, he’d managed to keep them docile, and they trooped along, leading the way without a hint


    of rebellion.


    Viewers had camped out in the live stream chat, eager for a glimpse of the so–called werewolves.


    The chat exploded with excitement.


    “Finally, the legendary werewolves? Can’t wait..”


    “Be careful up there, guys. Don’t get hurt.”


    “Hope no dangeres their way.”


    “Hopefully, these wolves are as chill as the ones up front.”


    “Chill? Wolves are not pets, folks.”


    “Winnie said today’s hike is about diplomacy, figuring out why the wolves are ticked off. We’re not here


    to


    start a brawl.”


    “When ites to negotiations, our man Gentry’s the expert.”


    “Gentry’s up to bat today.”


    “All hail the Fox Spirit.”


    As tensions mounted, Bagot suggested lightening the mood by interacting with the live audience.


    The guests nced at their phones, only to see a flood of messages summoning the Fox Spirit.


    Under normal circumstances, Gentry would’ve eaten up the attention, ying a summoning ritual.


    But having witnessedst night’s eerie encounter with the otherworldly wolves, Gentry wasn’t about to


    bluff.


    If this were just a script, fine.


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    Overstepping how could mean a real amackdown


    Suit, Gentry couldn’t bluntly dismiss his fans enthusiasm He feigned helplessness, scratch


    Truth be told, the reason I came out unscathedst night is all thanks to my guardian spirit gra rom the


    wolves until Sean here chased them off. The Spint’s resting now, and i can’t just stammonit


    He added, “Besides, the Fox Spirit and wolves never did get along. Can’t guarantee it’d help our case.


    The fans, though disappointed, understood Gentry’s reasoning and let it slide.


    The other vigers didn’t hold high hopes for Gentry. Instead, they trusted the spunky youngdy and


    thed beside her, who’d managed to nab six wolves on their first night in town.


    They clearly had some tricks up their sleeves.


    After fielding a few more questions from the chat, Mervin reminded everyone that if things turned south,


    like if the wolves got aggressive, the vigers and crew should hightail it out of there first.


    As they talked and trekked, the group reached a thicket halfway up the mountain.


    The six wolves suddenly halted. The group froze in step.


    The woods around them were quiet, save for the asional bird song and the rustle of something


    moving through the underbrush.


    Everyone held their breath, the tension palpable.


    Then, someone gasped. They all turned to see a wolf’s head poking out from the bushes, followed by


    another, and then another. Before they knew it, over a dozen wolves had emerged, their eyes locked


    on the group, a clear mix of wariness and defiance in their gaze.


    The scene was a grim reminder of the previous night, albeit in broad daylight. Still, being surrounded by


    a pack of wolves was unnerving, causing vigers to grip their hidden sticks tighter, ready to defend


    themselves if necessary.


    In the standoff’s thickening tension, Winnie’s voice cut through, serene as a mountain stream,


    “Everyone stay calm, and don’t show any aggression. We’re here to talk, not fight.”


    Her words eased the group’s nerves. Some even attempted to smile at the wolves to show their


    peaceful


    intentions.


    The live audience, though unable to see each face, was caught in the on–site tension.


    “Oh man, I’m scared. Too many animals together is intimidating.”


    *Joseph faced thisst night? No wonder he couldn’t make it today. I’d be t on the ground.”


    “All these wolves… they look mean.”


    “These must be just regr wolves, right? Intelligent werewolves would be… insane.”


    “We mean you no harm, please don’t attack.”


    Take care, Winnie.


    “Which one’s the alpha wolf??”


    Picking up on the audience’s anxiety, the bushes stirred again, heralding yet another twist.


    Winnie turned at the sound and saw, not far ahead, a small figure emerging slowly from behind an oak


    tree.


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    With its deep grey fur, it was clearlyrger than the average wot, and sesmesse exe strong adult. The


    creature was standing upright, walking on the lege


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    They were cold, profound, brimming with an intelligence that no animal should assess


    And when that dark gaze swept over the group, everyone present could feat the pa


    oppression.