Chapter 174

　　Tobias' Perspective 　　The night was deep, and moonlight trickled through the gaps in the forest, casting dappled patterns of light onto the shadowy wolf pack base. 　　I stood atop the towering watchtower, staring into the darkness beyond. The tension in the air was palpable, as if the entire world was holding its breath in anticipation of the coming battle. 　　The pack's rules had become increasingly stringent. Every member was undergoing intense training, and the harsh discipline made everyone feel as though they were walking on thin ice. I felt my body and mind being pushed to their limits, every moment preparing me for the impending conflict. My gaze involuntarily swept across the training ground, where soldiers practiced weapon swings and tactical maneuvers with machine-like precision, their faces etched with both determination and exhaustion. 　　The shadow of battle loomed over everyone, and my emotions were even more complex. Only I knew that Giovanni's power as the pack leader wa