"...Just watch me"
Not just Giana but the others are also shocked from hearing what Rex just said.
The Vampire stronghold is fortified heavily by the Werewolves, Undead, and Vampires. High-ranking Supernaturals are crawling there fending off the constant effort from the Cessation Knight, it's a big declaration even with Rex's current power.
Despite the stronghold being left to be built, humanity did that not without a reason.
Just like humans, Supernaturals also have teleportation formation that can summon reinforcement on a whim. If they wanted to take down the strongholds then they need to hit hard and fast.
But even if they did do that, they will definitely suffer many casualties.
As common knowledge of everyone in the entire Ratmawati City and its surroundings, ninth-rank Supernaturals can only be beaten by ninth-rank Awakened. If one of the ninth-rank Supernaturals appeared then there's a threat of humanity losing yet another ninth-rank Awakened.
It's a very strong dilemma for the higher-ups, and the pressure is constantly increasing.
Rex knows this very well as the result of their hesitation allows the Demons to start attacking right this very moment. But at the same time, it gives the perfect opportunity to strike back without many reinforcements.
Especially with the Dark Full Moon in the sky instilling chaos in the other races.
'If I want to do this then I need to do this fast, it's going to be dawn soon. Although I will not get too weakened, it serves as a perfect distraction that will help me', Rex thought before nodding his head decisively.
Upon hearing this, Adhara was the one that spoke first.
"We haven't rested enough to be at our peak, attacking right now will be a reckless choice!"
"I agree with Adhara, let's just do it when we're at our peak"
Kyran also expresses his agreement with Adhara's way of thinking, they just finish their fight and without a doubt, their bodies haven't recovered fully yet. Right now Adhara can't transform into her Werewolf form and Kyran hasn't healed from the previous wounds he suffered yet.
Without a doubt, their performance will be weakened heavily, but Rex is not blind.
Slowly shifting his gaze to Seth that is struggling with bulging veins from the energy Rex forced into his body, he then mutters, "I will go there myself, you lot are going to bring back Giana so she can be treated properly"
"What?! Rex, think about this more!", Evelyn shouted in disagreement.
Looking at Rex in disbelief, she then continued after a slight pause of frustration, "It's the Vampire Stronghold you're talking about destroying, there may be ninth-rank Supernaturals there. We don't know for sure!"
"You have become strong but just think about it for a moment longer..."
Evelyn is clearly worried that Rex has been swallowed by arrogance from the newfound power he received and started to act brazenly, it might result in his death which will be a great loss for humanity despite not being recognized.
But Rex's expression shows signs of stubbornness as he shakes his head.
"I'm thinking perfectly clear, it's the only way to show that I'm on humanity's side"
Upon saying that the others' eyes turn to look at Giana that is sitting on the side with a complicated look, she felt the desperation from the others that begged her through their eyes to stop Rex.
She closes her eyes for a moment deliberating before opening them again.
With nothing but a not that she directed to Rex, her answer is clear which puts a grim expression on the others' faces. Giana has decided that Rex needs to prove his innocence, and as he already proposed to destroy the Vampire Stronghold then that is exactly what she will accept.
Rex return the nod but a voice suddenly disturbed them,
"You're not going to be able to breach our stronghold..."
This comment attracts all of their gazes, it was Seth that said this. Despite his body hurting so much, he slowly glances at the others before he added, "Even though you have a King Mark, you're not strong enough. I've felt the full extent of your power, but it's not going to be enough..."
"Why would we trust you, Vampire? You're just protecting the stronghold with your lies..."
Giana rebutted while glaring at Seth that chuckled when he heard Giana's doubt, he slowly sits on the ground hissing in pain before he calms his breathing and replied, "Feel free to try, but you're not going to pass the barrier much less destroy the stronghold"
Upon hearing this, the concerned look on the other face resurfaced back.
Earlier they just felt that it was going to be bad if Rex boldly attacked the Vampire Stronghold, but now they have another reason to be worried when this Vampire said that Rex doesn't have enough strength to take the stronghold down.
But with the information he got from the system before, there are things he can do.
It's the information Rex got from asking the system how to destroy a barrier in general and a barrier made by demons. As long as he has the system, there are no barriers that can stand in his way. Rex's eyes didn't waver as his intention hasn't changed.
"Go bring Giana back right now, I'll handle these two and the rest"
"Let me come with you, at least my presence there will help you fight"
Having the bloodline of a Royal Luna, surely her presence there will strengthen Rex but sadly after he got the King Mark that increase only has little effect, 'I'll try to increase the bond with her so the increase in stats will increase, but for now, Evelyn wouldn't bring much effect'
Shaking his head, Evelyn felt the power leave her body as she got rejected.
"But you can't go there alone, you definitely need someone with you there..."
Upon hearing this Rex can't help but cracks a grin, he approaches Evelyn before putting his hand on the top of her head. The feeling of Rex's hand rubbing her head makes her chest ache a bit as if it's a goodbye.
It's as if he's going on a suicide mission, but Evelyn completely read the atmosphere wrongly.
Maybe because back then when she saw Rex injured very badly by the seventh-rank mutated animals that she turned like this. Rex has no intention of dying before he fulfilled his life objective, none at all.
"I think you misunderstand me, who said I'm going to be alone...?"
"Eh...?"
Just as he said that Evelyn's eyes were attracted to a figure that appeared out of nowhere.
The others also saw this figure walking towards them slowly, the figure is walking rather stiffly and staggering as if it was hurt. From a glance, the figure should be a human based on its posture, but Evelyn and the others find something weird about him.
Even though the figure is still far, the scent of blood penetrates their noses almost instantly.
Without needing another whiff of the scent of blood, the others instantly look at each other finding that the scent of blood is definitely belonging to Rex. It's something that they can't forget.
After all, Rex's blood is the first thing they smelled the moment they turned into a Werewolf.
Rex looks at the figure on his back before he cracks a grin.
Coming out of the cloud of dust that covered its entire body showing off only its shadow, the figure finally stepped out showing that he's definitely a human, "Silverstar Pack members, meet the new member of the pack. Flunra..."
"F-Flunra...?"
Upon the introduction from Rex, the others fixated on this new member called Flunra.
Flunra is only wearing pants exposing his brown muscular upper body that is filled with scars that are certainly battle scars which add a fearsome look to his appearance. Slick back dreadlocks hair, bright yellow eyes that are piercing through the dust, and the skin around his eyes are blackened.
Another trait possessed by Flunra is the rune on his neck.
This blue quite big rune with a hint of reddish in it spreads from Flunra's neck like a thin line, one end ended at his shoulder while the other crosses his mouth and ended below his nose. But forget his appearance, Flunra is wearing a murderous expression.
"Damn Royal Black Prince, what did you do to me?!!"
Out of nowhere, Flunra roared angrily while glaring at Rex as if he just killed Flunra's entire family.
"From my point of view, you should be thanking me for giving you a human form. It's too good of a gift for you, but I can't help it", Rex replied nonchalantly while wearing a cheeky smile on his face.
Grinding his teeth in absolute anger, Flunra lunged at Rex angrily.
Despite his human form, Flunra's fingernails are pointy which looks unnatural for a human form to have. Intending to claw Rex for what he's done to him, Flunra readies his fingernails to claw at Rex whom he now hated so deeply.
Watching this, the others find Flunra's movement is hardly like a proper human.
But when Flunra's claws were about to reach Rex, he sent a glare that activates the rune on Flunra's neck that is now glowing brightly. Immediately after that, Flunra lost his strength and falls to his knees.
Veins are bulging all over his body as he tries to move his body desperately.
It's clearly shown from his struggling expression and also his bulging muscles that Flunra is trying desperately to move, Rex's glare can render him useless without much difficulty thanks to his Alpha aura and also the rune.
Upon looking at this, Adhara slowly widens his eyes in realization.
"N-No way..."
Staggering back in realization, Adhara was completely in utter shock as she can't believe what she was seeing. The others also saw the look on Adhara's face as they all realized who this new pack member called Flunra is.
Only Giana seems to be lost as she didn't quite follow the event happening.
"Rex... is that what I think it is?"
Evelyn points at the struggling Flunra with her trembling fingers, there's only one thing on her mind upon looking at Flunra. It's the same in the others' minds as they too already caught on, they are almost certain who Flunra is.
"Yes, this is Arnulf that I forcefully turned"
Just like a bomb dropping from the sky, their minds shattered upon hearing this.
Giana that heard the words coming from Rex's mouth slowly widen her eyes in surprise, she looks back at Flunra with a different view as she can't believe that the monstrous Arnulf that gives her trouble turned into a human like this.
It's completely unbelievable yet it's right in front of her eyes and can't be denied.
Many questions filled Giana's mind as she can't quite wrap her head around this, she just got the news about Rex being a Werewolf and now she was dropped with this. It's just too much for her to handle at the current moment.
Not just the others are survived, but Seth and Queen Shanaela are also surprised.
Seth is particularly old for a Vampire despite his weak strength and Queen Shanaela is the Queen of Elf and also very knowledgeable. Arnulf is a well-known figure, and even they need to give the respect due to Arnulf.
Now, that well-known figure falls under the domination of the new Royal Black Prince.
Completely suppressed beyond comprehension and even stripped away from his Werewolf form and turned into a human, it's completely baffling that the Royal Black Prince also has methods to turn Supernaturals into semi-human.
It's a completely new knowledge for them, that is crucial enough to spread to other races.
But with the condition and situation they are in, surviving is still vague much less bringing this news back to the high-rank Supernaturals. They can only savor this scene in mind hoping for a miracle.
"I understand that he's valuable but I don't think this is the right choice"
Adhara mutters hesitantly knowing full well what Arnulf or should she say Flunra capable of.
"Don't worry, I have him under control"
Rex replied with a confident smile while looking at Flunra, he squats in front of him before he whispered, "You're going to help me destroy the Vampire Stronghold. That Vampire said that I'll be having trouble with the barrier, do you have anything to help me with that?"
"Grrgghh!", Flunra tries to disregard his body from moving on his own.
Even Rex was quite surprised that despite the rune and his Alpha aura, Flunra can still somewhat resist his command which shows that he's mentally strong as he was once a very old Werewolf. Older than anyone around.
But even with all of his willpower, his hand started to move on its own.
Sparking a grin on Rex's face, he watches as Flunra scratches the tip of his finger before creating an ancient rune on the back of Rex's hand. It's completely satisfying to watch Flunra desperately try to resist his command.
It failed miserably of course as Flunra's will is weakened heavily.
Looking at the glowing rune that fills his hand with power, Rex then glances at Seth with newfound confidence, "Do you really think I can't breach the barrier now, even with this...?"
Seth was about to answer but Rex intervenes.
"You said that you've felt the full extent of my power right? But that's weird because... when did I even use the full extent of my power alongside the King Mark?", Rex added with a maniacal smile, his energy slowly started to rise as his enhancements started to be activated.
The increase in energy makes Seth's eyes dilated in absolute terror.
'O-Origin... please give us strength to fend off this a-anomaly!'
KABOOM!!