Rogue

Evangeline charged forward, darting around the gray wolf and lunging onto its back, wrapping her arms around its neck and bringing it down hard onto the ground.

The wolf struggled violently beneath her. But Evangeline was strong, and despite its thrashing, the wolf couldn’t break free. Instead, its neck tightened even more under her grasp.

With her fists clenched, Evangeline began to rain punches down on the wolf’s head, one after another.

Though the wolf was large, it was no match for beasts like lions or tigers. If it had caught her by surprise, it might have been dangerous. But facing a determined opponent like her head–on, it stood no chance.

The wolf howled in pain as it was beaten, its struggles growing weaker with each blow. Soon, its cries faded, and its body went limp.

Releasing her grip, Evangeline stood up. The wolf’s head was caved in, one eye bulging out of its socket, blood pooling around its mouth. It was a gruesome sight.

Riley stared in shock, every hair on his body standing on end. ‘She is terrifying—even more so than the women from Gregan!‘ he thought.

With a serious expression, Evangeline turned toward the group of beasts nearby.

“Evangeline, where are you going?” Riley hurried after her.

Without looking back, she replied, “I was wrong to want to run away. We shouldn’t be escaping. Even if we could sneak away while those beasts are busy tearing into the others, the danger would still be out there. We’d be left on edge, worried about our safety, even in our sleep. Forget running— we need to take them down!”

Riley felt a rush of excitement, but unease crept in. “There are a lot of beasts out there, and it’s nighttime. That’s not in our favor. What if we can’t handle them?”

Evangeline shot him a confident smile. “If we can’t kill them, we’ll let them eat us and let them overindulge, and they’ll end up choking on their own greed. Either way, they’re going down tonight!”

“That’s the spirit!” Riley couldn’t help but laugh.

Meanwhile, in the Clusian livestream chat, comments flooded in.

[LOL, I didn’t expect Evangeline to be this funny. I was worried about her, but her line about letting them overindulge really killed the gloomy vibe.]

[While Evangeline is optimistic and brave, I’m still concerned. She’s up against tigers, cheetahs, and bears. No human can take those on; she’s being reckless.]

[Evangeline, please be careful. I know you’re strong, but in the forest, the wild beasts are the real kings. You could seriously get hurt out there!] [Speaking of which, doesn’t it seem odd? Wild animals are territorial. Even if they live in the same forest, they wouldn’t be this concentrated. If other beasts entered their territory, they would defend it, not go after humans first.]

[Exactly! I’ve never seen bears, tigers, cheetahs, and wolves living in such close quarters before.]

[Could it be that someone set this up?]

[No way, right? Bringing these wild beasts together could end in disaster. While past programs were dangerous, no one has seriously gotten hurt. It’s probably just a coincidence that these beasts are all gathered here.]

Behind the scenes, a group of wealthy elites were convinced that Evangeline would be brutally taken down by the beasts tonight. To heighten the spectacle, they arranged for the broadcast director to turn every country’s livestream towards her.

Normally, each nation’s stream would focus on their own contestants. Once their competitors were eliminated or quit, it would automatically switch to the main broadcast from Atharia.

Not only were all the streams centered on Evangeline’s imminent downfall, but they had also placed Jeffrey nearby to watch her struggle, ready to swoop in just as things were about to get dire, all in an effort to humiliate her.

By saving Evangeline, Jeffrey would prove his superiority over her while also fulfilling a bounty task.

If he saved her, she would essentially become his slave, bound to obey him without question.

In the viewing room, John wore a triumphant grin. “Tonight, Evangeline will learn that Atharia reigns supreme!” He leaned back confidently. “In the end, she will kneel and beg us, the Atharians, for help.”

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Atharians had a long history of being intolerant toward countries that dared to surpass them. Whenever they detected a threat, they would use any underhanded tactics necessary to neutralize it. John embodied this traditional attitude perfectly.

Kenji chuckled, nodding in agreement. “You’re right, Mr. Wade. Clusians are just a bunch of deluded fools thinking they can outshine Atharians. They should really know their place. No matter where you are, Atharians are number one. No one can compete!”

Presley added with a smirk, “Only by siding with Atharians can they hope to survive and enjoy life. She’ll soon realize the truth. This show is a perfect lesson for the Clusians, to show them that they can’t act tough in front of Atharians. If they want to live, they better stick with them.”

John clinked glasses with them, eager to witness the moment when Evangeline would be brought to her knees before Jeffrey.

Jeffrey was coated in a special agent that made him invisible to the beasts. They wouldn’t attack him; instead, he would be the one to hunt them down. They believed Evangeline had no choice but to plead for his help, unless she was willing to give up her life.

The live streams from around the world were buzzing with activity. While viewers worried about their own contestants, many couldn’t resist mocking Evangeline for her arrogance.

[Those Clusians are as insufferable as ever. With so many beasts around, does she really think she can go toward them and not get hurt? She must be looking for trouble. Just because she beat a few people doesn’t mean she’s invincible.]

[That’s how Clusians are–talk tough, but when it comes to real danger, they’re the first to back down.]

[Haha, can’t wait to see her get torn apart by those beasts!]

[Is the production team really letting it get this crazy? I saw a few contestants get bitten and just fall to the ground. Are they dead? That’s wild!] [They signed up for this. If they want to win that big prize, they have to take the risks.]

Meanwhile, in the forest, Evangeline and Riley had approached a group of beasts. As they maneuvered through the chaos, they noticed some other contestants being chased to the riverbank by other beasts.

At this moment, five or six beasts were lunging at about a dozen people, most of whom were unarmed. The only one with a weapon–a hammer- was caught completely off–guard when a tiger pounced on him. The hammer fell to the ground, and he never got a chance to use it. Exclusive content © by Nô(v)el/Dr/ama.Org.

As Evangeline drew closer, she spotted the fallen hammer and quickly scooped it up.

Not far away, Jeffrey leaned against a tree, arms crossed, watching Evangeline with a sneer. This arrogant Clusian woman is about to be begging for my help soon. All I have to do is wait,’ he thought.

Norbert and Kent stood on either side of him, sharing his amused expression, eagerly anticipating the chaos. ‘Soon, the Clusians will understand that the only way to survive is to cling to Atharians. Those who have mocked us will ultimately become one of us, they thought to themselves.

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