Chapter <i>545 </i>


    Third Person’s POV


    Fabianpleted Lycan Erasmus’s task and returned to the study.


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    Seeing Lycan Erasmus lost in thought, Fabian held his tongue, intending to step back. But Lycan Erasmus spoke up, “Do you believe Sophia’s im about Madison?”


    Fabian tread carefully, “I wouldn’t dare to specte, but… given her state, it didn’t seem like a lie. And you, Lycan Erasmus?”


    “I believe it,” Lycan Erasmus said, tapping his finger lightly on the desk. “Remember the silver wolf statue scandal?”


    He sneered, “My aunt holds grudges. Alpha Bentley rejected her, and she’s still bitter. I suspect she only bribed Sophia after Prisci moved to the ckthorn Pack. Did Sophia reveal what information she passed to Madison?”


    Fabian replied, “She did. Each report earned her a reward. She ryed details about guests at the ckthorn Pack, Luna Adide’s meetings and interactions, and significant conversations.”


    “The most substantial rewards were for intelligence on the Soulrend Pack- Madison wanted updates on whether Luna Adide caused trouble there and details of the two female wolves from the Shadow Peaks‘ interactions with the


    ckthorn Pack.”


    “Soulrend Pack!”


    Lycan Erasmus’s gaze turned cold, “I heard Dwight’s chosen breeder is Hunt’s illegitimate daughter.”


    Fabian said, “That hasn’t been confirmed yet.”


    “Oh? Yet Madison hasn’t denied it,” Lycan Erasmus remarked, a knowing smile ying on his lips.


    He continued, “She’s always image–conscious. Not rifying such rumors is


    unusual.”


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    Fabian, observing his expression, ventured, “Perhaps she deems the rumors baseless and unworthy of response?”


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    Lycan Erasmus remarked, “The rumors are baseless? Indeed, they are. I, for one, haven’t encountered any cousins or nieces beyond Wanda. But assuming the rumors hold truth, can you fathom Madison’s motives?”


    “Dwight is clearly inept, but the Soulrend Pack’s current plight stems from that breeder Willow. What could Madison’s objective be? What vendetta could she possibly harbor against the Soulrend Pack?”


    Lycan Erasmus offered a faint smile, yet his gaze turned distinctly cold. “Of course, this is predicated on the rumors being factual.”


    Fabian shook his head. “I can’t fathom it.”


    Lycan Erasmus nced at him and remarked, “I’ve recently heard about the public outcry for a memorial hall for Lance. Have you heard about this?”


    Fabian, head bowed and expression shifting yet still deferential, replied, “I’ve heard murmurs, but I didn’t take them seriously. Alpha Lance went to the Southern Border as youmanded and reimed it, meeting your expectations and proving his merit. However, you’ve already recognized his achievements publicly, Lycan Erasmus. While Alpha Lance, as a royal member, has indeed earned merit, monumental deeds should center around the monarch. The monarch is the true


    leader.”


    Lycan Erasmus smiled. “You’re being cautious with me too, aren’t you? Fabian, I’m not so narrow–minded as to fear a subject whose merits outshine mine. I’m just puzzled why the public didn’t push for a memorial when Lance returned after reiming the Southern Border. That’s when emotions ran high.”


    Setting down his cup, he added meaningfully, “Also, I recall prominent literati were already praising him back then. Why this new wave of acim? Are the same people behind it?”


    Fabian rxed, grinning awkwardly, “I’m just cautious, not wanting to speak out of turn. Honestly, the public’s fervor has died down. Now, they’re too preupied with daily needs to rally so enthusiastically,”


    Lycan Erasmus didn’t respond. He picked up a red–ink pen and began reviewing documents.


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    Fabian, sensing the conversation was over, remained silent.


    Lycan Erasmus had his own thoughts after hearing the rumors.


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    He even traced the origin of the agitation and its connection to the ckthorn Pack.


    The findings indicated the ckthorn Pack took no interest in the matter.


    Someone showed Lance the praising articles, but he just smiled and said, “Reiming the Southern Border was first the old Lycan King’s goal. Later, it was Lycan Erasmus’s strategy that brought it back. How can this be credited to me alone?”


    Cyrus passed these words to Lycan Erasmus, who smiled differently that day.


    Plus, feedback indicated the public also highly praised Lycan Erasmus, not just


    Lance.


    Now, with the ckthorn Pack sending Sophia to the royal family, and her interrogation linking Luna Skye and Madison to the case, Lycan Erasmus became more cautious.


    “By the way, today is the Moon Newborn Festival,” Lycan Erasmus remarked, setting down his pen.


    “I heard Madison’s mansion invites esteemed priests and titleddies for memorial prayers every Moon Newborn Festival, correct?”