Chapter 145

Chapter 145 As soon as the bald male finished speaking, he saw his companion stiffen and collapse.

In an instant, the bald male felt as if his throat had been squeezed shut. He thought, ‘Pale Wolf? He’s not dead?‘

The bald male didn’t have any chance to escape, as a terrifying figure descended like a nightmare, kicking him to the ground.

The bald male begged for mercy, “No, please! Don’t kill me. I was just following orders!”

Pale Wolf remained unmoved, his expression icy. “All of you... will die.”

After begging for a while and receiving a brutal beating, the bald male realized Pale Wolf wasn’t going to spare him. In desperation, he sneered, “With those trash weapons of yours, you think you can take over the inner city? Dream on!”

Not only did the bald male find this ridiculous, but Nyx also thought it was unrealistic.

Nyx was deeply worried about Pale Wolf.

The basement’s soundproofing was too good, so Nyx couldn’t hear anything happening outside. Her mind raced with anxious thoughts.

She thought, ‘What if Pale Wolf gets hurt? What if he is captured by those thugs?‘

She didn’t dare think further, her nose beading with sweat from nervousness.

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worry. Trust him,” Kian whispered, comforting the distraught Nyx. “I’ve fought him before. His combat skills are top- notch. With enough weapons, taking over the inner city isn’t a problem.”

Even with his reassurance, Nyx remained uneasy.

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From noon until evening, even as a sandstorm rolled in, Pale Wolf still hadn’t returned.

Nyx couldn’t sleep at all, pacing anxiously in the basement.

Finally, the next morning, as the sandstorm subsided, Pale Wolf returned, covered in dust.

He grinned at Nyx, “I’ll take you... to the inner city.”

Thanks to the weapons Kian had provided, Pale Wolf had completely crushed the inner city. It was now his territory.

Seeing Pale Wolf’s goofy smile, Nyx let out a long sigh of relief, her tense nerves finally relaxing.

She checked Pale Wolf from head to toe, making sure he wasn’t seriously injured, before fully calming down.

“How’s Jorge?” Nyx asked with concern.

“He’s... fine,” Pale Wolf replied, shaking his head.

Jorge had managed to survive on the Desolate Planet for so many years, which showed how tough he was. He’d already used the small healing device Nyx gave him to treat most of his external injuries. All he needed now was some time to rest and recover.

The inner city was completely wrecked during the battle, with runs and debris scattered everywhere.

1/4 21:41 Thu, Feb 20 Chapter 145 However, the people who originally lived in the outer city didn’t mind the mess. With the permission of the new city lord, Pale Wolf, they happily rushed in, as if they had entered paradise.

Nyx noticed the kid who had come crying to deliver a message the day before. Now, the kid was all smiles, rummaging around for food with other kids.

When they saw Pale Wolf, they swarmed around him, clamoring to hug his legs.

“Pale Wolf!”

“Pale Wolf!”

“You idiot, it’s ‘Lord Pale Wolf‘! The city lord!”

“Lord Pale Wolf!”

Out of compassion, Pale Wolf had often shared food with the children in the past, which made him very popular among them.

Watching this scene, Nyx felt their heart melt. They couldn’t help but reach out and take Pale Wolf’s hand.

“Wait; it’s dirty,” Pale Wolf said shyly, pulling his hand back. He wiped the bloodstains from his palm before holding Nyx’s hand again.

+5 He wasn’t the same clueless male who used to change clothes without a care. After learning a few things from Jorge, he now paid extra attention to his appearance, especially in front of Nyx.

The excited crowd gradually gathered around Pale Wolf, kneeling and pledging their loyalty, declaring him the new city lord.

Pale Wolf remembered Nyx’s promise to take him away and shook his head, wanting to refuse.

“Take the position for a few days first,” Nyx said softly.

The planet’s environment was so harsh that when the Empire’s army arrived, they would surely reorganize everything.

By then, there would be no need for a city lord.

For now, these people trusted Pale Wolf and relied on his strength. Temporarily taking the role would help maintain stability.

Pale Wolf obediently nodded.

The people present didn’t have Jorge’s sharp eyes. Seeing Nyx, who was hidden behind Pale Wolf and dressed in layers, they assumed Nyx was a young male.

They didn’t know Nyx, but because of Nyx’s close relationship with Pale Wolf, they treated Nyx with respect and friendliness.

Nyx received many Helioberries.

These were the best gifts the struggling inhabitants of the Desolate Planet could offer–precious food.

Deeply moved, Nyx reciprocated by taking out some nourishing oatmeal. Pale Wolf used a large pot to cook the Helioberries with the oatmeal, distributing it to the people of the Desolate Planet, who had managed to retain their kindness despite their hardships.

The usually unpleasant Helioberries, soaked in the nourishing oatmeal, became delicious. The children of the Desolate Planet, who had never tasted anything so sweet, licked every last drop of the oatmeal and looked at Nyx with shining eyes.

2/4 21:41 Thu, Feb 20 Chapter 145 “Sir...” one of the lively children said, trying to hug Nyx’s leg to express his gratitude.

Pale Wolf quickly stopped him, not allowing him to touch Nyx.

“Why can’t we touch her, but you can hold her hand?” the child asked, confused.

Pale Wolf puffed out his chest proudly. “Because I’m important.”

3 He was someone important to Nyx–Nyx had promised him that. Besides, Nyx was growing fonder of him by the day. He was sure he could become Nyx’s mate.

Pale Wolf’s eyes filled with hope as he tightly held Nyx’s hand.

Suddenly, a sharp whistling sound cut through the air.

Kian moved swiftly, raising his gun and accurately shattering an inconspicuous ornament in a flowerbed hundreds of feet away.

His expression was cold as he turned to Pale Wolf. “Did some escape?”

“That was a surveillance device. It just activated,” Kian explained.

Pale Wolf’s expression turned serious.

“Three people got away,” he said, clenching his fists. “They had a ship. I couldn’t catch them.”

As the surveillance device was destroyed, the feed on the other end went dark.

Inside the escaping ship, curses erupted.

“Who the hell is that wolf’s ally?”

“No wonder he suddenly had so many high–end weapons!”

“Did you see it just now?”

“See what?”

“It was only two seconds. What could you “A female.”

see?”

“Pale Wolf was holding hands with a female.”

The staff replayed the surveillance footage, but two of them refused to believe it was a female.

“She’s covered up so much. How can you tell? Are you crazy?”

“Since when are there females on the Desolate Planet?”

But the third person was convinced he was right. “I’m not crazy. You’re just stupid. If she’s not a female, why is she covered -up like that? And why is Pale Wolf so close to her? Tch, no wonder Pale Wolf didn’t die from losing control.”

After arguing for a while, the other two were convinced, their expressions turning excited and sinister.

They eagerly discussed gathering more people and weapons to return and capture the female who had ended up on the Desolate Planet.

Suddenly, the ship shook violently.

3/4 21:41 Thu, Feb 20 Chapter 145 The three looked around but found nothing unusual, dismissing it as turbulence. They continued their enthusiastic conversation about capturing Nyx.

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Just as they were lost in their fantasies, a gentle voice spoke up behind them. “You said you saw a female? Where did you see her? Can you tell me?”