The Evolution Chronicles

"And how do you suggest we g about this 'cleansing'?" One of the Zelan pack's council members, Arya, asked. The whiskers around her mouth twitched as she tried to wrap her head around the atrocity of a drug that the humans had been cooking up.

"It's simple, really. We need more manpower so that we can go about with examining the packs around the continent that might have been put under the influence of this drug. While Adam Henshaw has already provided a detailed map and description of the packs, who knows whether the dynasty has begun expanding their plans." One of Han's council members from the Belmun pack explained.

The two Patriarchs remained quiet as they listened to their subordinates speaking. The Belmun pack would need the help of the Zelan pack, which was the largest pack in the Northern Continent, if they wanted to carry out this cleansing operation safely. Even just the addition of fifty high ranking demi-humans would be enough to make the operation many times safer.

"We will help in this endeavor." Daven eventually spoke up, silencing all the demi-humans still speaking as he did so. "Getting rid of this threat will do not just us, but the entire demi-humans society around the world a great deal of good. Plus, we will also cement our pack's name as the strongest force in the Northern Continent."

The demi-humans present couldn't help but nod their heads at that. Taking out the Henshaw Dynasty, which was currently known as the strongest force in the Northern Continent, would pave the way for the further development of the demi-human society as a whole in the area. Every pack would be able to experience a sporadic growth that they had been suppressing for many years.

"We still have to protect our territory, and also continue our expansion, so the workforce we can allocate to the task will not amount to much." Daven continued as he ran a finger over a light scar that crossed over the top of his nose. "We will assign fifty high ranking demi-humans, ten dominants, and, of course, Mian, as you have stated that he is crucial in purifying the source of this drug."

The group continued to hammer out details and discuss their plans for a couple of hours more before Daven finally called for the end of the meeting. A few high ranking pack members came in to escort the guests from the Belmun pack to their quarters to rest in while Daven and Kira took it upon themselves to lead Han to his own room.

"I can't believe what these humans have been getting up to these days. How did they create a drug that can so perfectly control a demi-human's mind?" Daven exclaimed as they walked.

"I bet they have a lot of experience with experimenting on our kind." Kira whispered as a shiver ran down her spine. "Do you remember all those demi-humans that Mian and Dion freed from the dynasty? Who knows how many of them might have been used for such evil purposes. I can only imagine how horrendous the casualties must have been."

As soon as she completed her sentence, all three of them stopped in their tracks.

"No... You don't think that there might be some moles in our pack, do you?" Kira hesitantly asked her mate.

"Dammit." Daven abruptly cursed and increased his pace, forcing Kira and Han to do the same. While walking, he reached out with his mind to connect with the mental connection that the high ranking members of the pack had.

<Azreal! Rally twenty dominants from your force to gather all the demi-humans that were freed from the Henshaw Dynasty immediately.>

<Of course! If I may ask, what is wrong, Patriarch? > Azreal's response came almost immediately.

<We might have spies in our ranks. We need to rally them immediately so Mian and his friend can take a look at them and expose any moles that might be among them. > Daven quickly explained before moving on to warn other important pack members about his decision.

Before long, they had reached the chambers that were assigned to Han.

"Sorry, old friend, I have to handle some sensitive matters concerning my pack." Daven smiled wryly as he apologized for ditching Han when they had a lot to catch up on.

"It's alright. I understand, these are sensitive times for us all." Han nodded before retreating behind the hides that covered the entrance to his room.

"I can wait in our chambers. Be careful." Kira smiled at Daven and leaned up to leave a peck on the side of his face. Daven nodded and returned the sign of affection before turning around and walking the way he came from. Before long, he found himself back in the main chambers, and he didn't hesitate to take a seat on his throne to wait for those he had called for. He also used that opportunity to send one of the guards to find Mian and Daniel; they would need the two boys to identify anyone who might be under the influence of the drug.

It didn't take long before a crowd of demi-humans flooded their way into the main chambers. It was a good thing that the chamber was big enough to contain hundreds of demi-humans, because the sheer amount of them was enough to make the place look small. Roughly one hundred and fifty demi-humans of various kinds made their way into the main chambers while voicing their displeasure at being abruptly summoned to the main chambers, but they all went quiet upon seeing the stern look that Daven was giving them.

It was at that point that a demi-human that Daven was fairly familiar with stepped forward with a worried look on his face.

"Patriarch Daven, is there a problem? Why have you summoned us all to this place?" Sekk'rah asked Daven. Ever since the group had been assimilated into the Zelan pack, the lizardman had taken up the role as the leader of that small faction.

"Sekk'rah, it is good to see you again, friend, but I am afraid that we have some problems." Daven replied to him with a level tone.

"What might this problem be?" The lizardman asked.

"As much as it pains me to say, I am afraid that there might be some moles for the humans within your group."