Duke Richard hesitated for a moment before voicing his thoughts. “Grand Elder Raymond, this is the most critical moment for our wolf clan. If we don’t forcibly awaken Her Majesty the Wolf Empress, we will all be slain by that Atraria boy.”
“Once we are killed, that Atraria boy will surely disrespect the slumbering Wolf Empress. Therefore, I agree with forcibly awakening Her Majesty the Wolf Empress.”
Next to Duke Richard, Duke Orlis also nodded solemnly. “I also agree with forcibly awakening Her Majesty the Wolf Empress. This is our only hope.”
As a self-proclaimed noble Werewolf, Duke Orlis had never imagined that one day the entire wolf clan would be driven to such a desperate situation.
With Duke Richard and Duke Orlis taking the lead, other Werewolves also expressed their agreement. “Grand Elder Raymond, we all agree to forcibly awaken Her Majesty the Wolf Empress.”
Seeing no opposition, Grand Elder Raymond sighed deeply and turned to look at the tall wolf statue behind him. In a deep voice, he said, “May the god of the wolf clan grant us protection.”
“Duke Richard, bring the Holy Grail,” Grand Elder Raymond instructed Richard.
The Holy Grail had always been kept and used by Augustus, usually stored in the ancient castle of the wolf clan’s headquarters.
“Yes, Grand Elder Raymond,” Richard responded respectfully.
Richard left the hall and returned five minutes later, holding a large golden cup with a reverent expression.
The surface of the golden cup was engraved with ancient and strange patterns.
Inside the cup was some blood-red liquid, emitting a faint golden glow and exuding an extremely powerful aura.
Duke Richard solemnly handed the Holy Grail to Raymond.
Raymond held the Holy Grail with both hands and turned to face the assembled Werewolves in the hall.
“To awaken the great Wolf Empress, brave warriors of the wolf clan, please offer your heart’s blood!” Grand Elder Raymond’s face was solemn as he spoke in a deep voice.
Upon hearing this, the eyes of the Werewolves present glowed red. One by one, they knelt on one knee with reverent expressions.
Grand Elder Raymond held the Holy Grail in one hand and took out a golden dagger with the other, walking up to Richard.
Richard took the dagger from Raymond without hesitation and plunged it into his own chest.
Richard was not committing suicide; he was extracting his heart’s blood in this manner.
A drop of silver blood flowed from the golden dagger into the Holy Grail.
Richard pulled out the dagger and handed it back to Grand Elder Raymond.
Raymond once again held the Holy Grail in one hand and the dagger in the other, walking up to Duke Orlis.
Duke Orlis took the dagger and performed the same action as Richard.
A drop of silver blood flowed from the golden dagger into the Holy Grail.
Next came another duke, followed by marquises and earls…
Every Werewolf present offered a drop of their heart’s blood.
When everyone except Raymond had finished offering their blood, the liquid in the Holy Grail was nearly full.
Raymond returned to the center of the hall, placed the Holy Grail on the table, and then inserted the golden dagger into his own chest.
As Raymond’s heart’s blood flowed into the Holy Grail, it became completely full.
A powerful aura spread throughout the hall, making hearts race.
Grand Elder Raymond’s solemn face showed reverence and fervor as he picked up the Holy Grail with both hands from the table.
“Great wolf god, your devout servant Raymond prays to you. We will use our most fervent blood to awaken Her Majesty the Wolf Empress. Please grant us your most sacred blessing.”