The Alphas Reincarnation Stats of a Wolf

The Gathering Storm"

The fire crackled in the Beastman clan's central camp, casting flickering shadows on the gathered warriors. The elder's voice boomed over the silence.

"The final trial will test your heart. It is a path few survive."

Ryu stood at the edge of the gathering, Fenn and Kierra flanking him. Kierra's gaze was sharp, her arms crossed.

"You don't look ready," she said, her tone biting.

Ryu raised an eyebrow. "And you think I should care what you think?"

Kierra smirked. "Confidence won't save you when the trial starts."

Before Ryu could retort, the elder raised his hand. "Enough. Prepare yourselves. The trial begins at dawn."

The Introduction of Daegan

As the crowd dispersed, a low, guttural growl echoed through the trees. The warriors tensed, hands on their weapons. Out of the shadows emerged a figure cloaked in black fur, his eyes glowing with an unnatural red light.

"It's been a while," the figure said, his voice smooth and mocking.

"Kierra," Fenn whispered. "Who is that?"

Her expression darkened. "Daegan. He was one of us… before he betrayed the clan."

Daegan's gaze settled on Ryu. "So, this is the outsider everyone's talking about. You've caused quite the stir."

Ryu stepped forward, his instincts sharp. "And who are you supposed to be?"

Daegan chuckled. "Someone who sees the bigger picture. This clan, these trials—they're shackles. But you… you have potential. I can help you break free."

Kierra snarled, stepping between them. "Stay away from him, Daegan."

Unfazed, Daegan smirked. "You can't protect him forever. The real question is, Ryu, will you choose to follow their rules? Or will you carve your own path?"

With that, Daegan disappeared into the shadows, leaving an uneasy tension in his wake.

Trial Three: The Path of the Alpha

The next morning, the warriors gathered at the base of an ancient stone altar. The elder explained the trial.

"You must face the spirit of the Alpha—the source of our strength. It will test your heart. Succeed, and you will gain the clan's respect. Fail, and you will lose yourself."

Ryu stepped forward, determination etched on his face. The altar began to glow, and a spectral wolf emerged, its form massive and shimmering with energy.

The wolf's voice echoed in Ryu's mind. Show me your strength, but also your will.

The battle was unlike anything Ryu had faced. The wolf attacked not with brute force but with illusions, forcing Ryu to confront his fears and regrets. He saw Karrick, taunting him. He saw Luminar, disappointed. He saw Daegan, offering power.

Each vision tested his resolve, but Ryu fought back, his Beast Assimilation skill adapting to the wolf's tactics.

"I'm not afraid," he said, his voice steady. "I'll forge my own path. No one decides my fate but me."

With a final surge of energy, Ryu struck the wolf, and the illusions shattered. The spirit nodded, its form dissolving.

"You have passed," the elder said as the crowd erupted in cheers