Single Mother of a Werewolf Baby novel Chapter 155

Chapter 155: A Shocking News

The announcement came suddenly. All ten great werewolf clans received a direct order from their king that each clan must host an inter-clan competition within one month to identify their five most promising warriors under the age of one hundred. Those selected would earn the right to enter the Trial of Yggdrasil.

The news spread like wildfire. Youths across the clans erupted in excitement, preparing fervently for the competition. The clans themselves were pleased, grateful for the unexpected opportunity. But one clause in the decree stood out... one that caused far more concern than celebration.

The king’s order specified that the heirs of each of the ten great clans who had not yet undertaken the Trial were required to participate, alongside their clansmen.

As it turned out, only five heirs among the ten had successfully completed the Trial and become ascendants. The remaining five, for various reasons... be it youth, circumstance, or unpreparedness... had not yet entered. Now, they would have no choice.

When Eleanor heard the news, her mood turned grave. The shock was beyond anything she had expected. Knowing what this meant for Eleanor, Fiona came in person to deliver the news.

"Grandma," Eleanor said, her voice trembling, "how can I leave Freya for so long? I’ve heard there can be casualties during the Trial. If someone dies in there, they’re gone forever. My Freya is still a child. How can I put her through such uncertainty?"

"I’m just as worried as you are," Fiona said softly. "I’ve spoken with the other clan heads. You may be the youngest of the heirs, but many believe you’re also the strongest. Everyone is concerned, but for reasons we don’t yet know, the king is resolute. He’s going through with it. And if someone misses this chance, I fear the next opportunity for ascendance won’t come for another two to three hundred years."

Eleanor’s brow furrowed. "Why now? Why such a sudden order? Do you know anything?"

"The king hasn’t explained," Fiona replied. "But he visited Yggdrasil a few days ago. After returning, he sent this order out. I’ve also heard that other supernatural races were given quotas for the Trial. You have friends among them... you could ask around for more details."

Eleanor looked thoughtful. "I wonder what happened. Are we at risk?"

"I heard rumours while speaking with others," Fiona said. "There is a war ongoing in Molgrath, you know... the other world. I think Yggdrasil intends to send reinforcements there, and that’s why this Trial is being rushed."

"But newly ascended warriors wouldn’t be strong enough to fight in such a war," Eleanor countered. "It sounds reckless. Some of the beings in those realms far exceed ascendant level, don’t they?"

"You’re misunderstanding," Fiona corrected her. "Yggdrasil may send powerful ascendants to that war. But their departure would leave a vacuum on Earth. The newly ascended heirs would fill that void and maintain balance."

Eleanor fell silent for a moment. "So, there’s no way to avoid this Trial. Can’t you talk to the king? Maybe convince him to delay the process a few years? After ten years, Freya will be fifteen. I’d be ready then. But right now... it’s too risky. And even if I survive, how will she manage a month without hearing from me?"

"It’s not just a month," Fiona said gently. "You’ll be away for at least three. The first two months will be spent at the academy, training under the fairies and dragons. Only after that will you be permitted to enter the Trial."

Eleanor’s eyes widened. "Three months? Can I at least contact Freya during training?"

"It’s similar to a human military academy," Fiona explained. "You’ll have limited contact. One day off each week... you can leave the academy on that day and speak with the outside world."

"That’s... better than nothing, I suppose," Eleanor sighed. "But I don’t know much about the academy or the Trial itself. Can you explain?"

"The academy is fairly straightforward," Fiona said. "Yggdrasil sends a maximum of fifty participants at a time for the Trial. Usually, each batch trains at the academy first. Those who pass the training phase are allowed to enter the Trial. Those who fail get one more chance in the next batch. Everyone is given only two attempts. If they fail both times, they lose the chance to become ascendants."

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