Office Romance with a Werewolf - Chapter 127

“What’s the sense of this meeting? Dark priest?” The leader of Sigbin (Chupakabra) asked the moment he appeared inside Daniel’s dark spatial spell.

Some of the dark creature leaders had the same thought and looked down at Daniel, who was casually standing in front of them.

“We know that being our only benefactor was hard, but we never expected this kind of disaster.” The leader of Kapre (tree giant) spoke in a bloodcurdling tone.

“No need for this meeting; it’s obvious that he is siding with the light creatures.” The trolls’ leader interjected, resulting in yet another round of long and loud argumentation.

Daniel just watched the dark creatures argue with one another and waited for them to focus their attention back on him again.

Daniel was really not obliged to lead this group of dark-attributed creatures, but he chose to maintain the peace that CTC had brought to both light and dark creatures.

The creature that has malevolent tendencies has decreased its vicious activity after being involved with the company Daniel founded.

Daniel wanted to protect this peace.

He cannot rely on the guardians (gods) because they think only about the race they are protecting, and the others are less important.

Forbearingly, Daniel never wanted this group to fall apart, but he never thought that his shortcoming was the one that would cause a crack in the leaders’ fragile relationship with one another.

“I know everyone was wary of the sudden clash of Tikbalang and Werewolves.” Daniel interjected, while observing the faces of the leaders.

“Their fight doesn’t matter to us. If they want to fight, let them fight, but what’s troubling for us is why are the werewolves missing a guardian?” The leader of the vampires intimidatingly stated. The leaders were unaware of the goddess Mila’s disappearance until the fight between the werewolves and Tikbalang happened. They feared that it would happen to their guardian as well and became anxious about Nida’s involvement.

“We need an explanation!” The space trembles from the thunderlike tone of the werelion, even though the dimension itself has no solid ground and wall.

The already dark spatial space Daniel created was already gloomy and sinister, and the dark aura of the dark attribute leaders is making it worse. The dimension that Daniel created doesn’t have any light, and everyone in the meeting was only relying on their own natural scotopic vision.

“I cannot disclose the details to everyone unless the leader of the wolves permits it.” Daniel calmly responded, and everyone looked toward Wendell’s direction for confirmation.

“This is our pack issue, so the details cannot be shared.” Wendell responded by shrugging his shoulder.

“Then at least tell us and clear up some disturbing rumors we are hearing.” The leader of the dark elves stated.

The news about the sudden release of divine protection for the werewolves was spread to the dark creatures and spread like a wildfire.

Obviously, it was the light elf that was disguised as a werewolf that was the one who spread it. Angel is enjoying messing with the priests, even if she’s already making trouble for her husband. For some reason, Daniel cannot go against Angel, despite the fact that the angel’s mischievous acts are becoming more excessive and problematic. The only thing Daniel could do was to clean up rather than reprimand Angel.

“What rumor?” Daniel tilted his head because he didn’t know what specific rumor they were talking about.

There are a lot of concerning rumors surrounding him, like he was going to be taken by the church, or like he is someone who is also being controlled by the light-attributed races.

“The rumor is that you are siding with the light.” The ogre confirmed his thoughts, which Daniel immediately denied. “Of course it’s not true.”

“Then why did you purposefully let go the werewolf protection?” the vampire intrigued asked.

“The timing of the gathering and the attack of the Tikbalang when the protection was off was like everything was planned.”

“It was on purpose?” Wendell growled toward Daniel after hearing what the kapre had said. The explanation he received from Daniel was that Daniel got sick and called Nida for assistance. He trusted Daniel so much that the thought that Daniel was working with Tikbalang never came into his mind.

“Don’t believe everything you hear. What would I gain if I really did? Werewolf is much wealthier than tikbalang.” Daniel said with a sigh.

“Then how do you explain this?” The leader of the vampires moved forward and confidently talked in front of everyone. “The vampire living near your house saw the priestesses come and go from your house. ”

Everyone gasped at what they heard.

“Priestesses? Not only the new priestess? ”

“Yes, the chief priestess visited your house on the same day the clash happened.”

Daniel shakes his head, and at times like this, he sometimes regrets living in the vampire village.

“I was sick. That is why I asked Nida to take care of the wolves while Vina came to me to help me recover.”

Daniel is becoming more upset with this meeting upon realizing that everyone is just thinking of themselves and not even asking why Daniel was sick in the first place. “So no one really cares for  me,” he cringes at his own thought, but it hasn’t left his mind since he realized how people continue to take advantage of him.

“Vina and the other priest are not my enemies, and at the same time, I’m not siding with them. The same with all the dark attributes. I’ll keep a neutral relationship with everyone. You already know that.” Daniel may sound like a coward for staying neutral, but it is his only way of protecting himself.

“We know that, but you’re not allowed to backstab us either.”

“Like I said, everyone has nothing to be wary of. The issue was resolved, and this will never happen again.”

“Then what about that one pack of tikbalang? Did they really get annihilated completely?”

“Annihilated?” Daniel paused for a moment, thinking about whether it was safe to tell them that the tikbalang was under the control of Nida. Daniel feared that the leader would become warier against Nida, thinking she was preparing for war or invasion against another race.

“Sadly, they are. I guess that Wendell’s pack has become stronger.” Daniel vaguely responded while looking at Wendell, while werewolves avoided everyone’s gaze.

Clap clap clap.

“So everyone. Business as usual. Nothing changed. Just one pack of tikbalang gone.” Daniel nonchalantly clapped his hand, then shrugged his shoulder.

“Are you taking our lives that lightly?” The leader of the goblins asked angrily.

“It’s the Tikbalang’s fault for attacking the werewolves. Why? What should you expect me to do? Should I weep for them? Remember, we had laws to follow. Tikbalang’s broke them, and they got what they deserved, and as for the werewolves, their pack is more likely to be in danger without any guardian.”

Daniel looked at Wendell again and the werewolf leader just kept his gaze down. Among all the people present at this meeting, Wendell was the most troubled. His pack is being exposed as no longer having a guardian, which means the pack is prone to danger. While some of their pack members have already left to join other packs in fear for their safety, Wendell’s pack members have decreased and become weak. Daniel doesn’t get what Angel’s goal is for leading the fall of her husband’s pack.

Although Daniel tries to reinforce his protection of the werewolves, their trust in their leader and guardian has already been broken.

‘Ack, what a headache.’

Daniel thought before continuing his statement towards the leaders.

“Tell me? Are you concerned about other races? Or are you just worried about your own?”

The space turned silent.

Daniel heaved another sigh and continued his speech.

“Do not be wary. Like I said, business as usual. Nothing changed. Light races cannot break into us.” Daniel asserted firmly with his commanding aura.

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“Hon? Are you fine?” Angel asked after welcoming her husband back home. Wendell looked very stressed and troubled.

“I am not fine. I really don’t fit as the leader. I am too weak. That made the pack weak as well.” Wendell hugged his wife and found comfort in her arms.

“Didn’t this seem like the best time to prove that you’re better than the previous leaders, especially against Randell?” Angel looked at Wendell with sparkling eyes, motivating him.

Wendell frowned at his wife’s words. “Angel, this is not a competition. We are talking about our family’s lives. This is not the game we usually play.”

Wendell is as mischievous as Angel, but he takes seriously each of his pack members’ lives.

“I know, I know. Of course, their lives are important. But this is your opportunity to prove yourself. Those elderly people that keep looking down on you just because Randell is slightly stronger than you, those wolves that keep comparing you to Randell. You can shut them up if you show them your ability on this issue!”

Wendell let go of his wife’s hug and looked at her with a frown.

“I said this is not a competition.”