Chapter 144
Nyx said, “If you’re willing, I’ll take you with me.”
Instantly, Pale Wolf’s spirits soared. If he were in beast form, his tail would’ve been spinning like a propeller.
“I’m willing,” he said, unusually fluent.
Jorge was shocked, unable to believe his ears. He thought, ‘Pale Wolf has actually won a female’s favor? Is this the luck of the simple–minded? To gain a female’s affection while living on Desolate Planet…
After the initial shock, Jorge felt a bittersweet happiness for Pale Wolf.
Nyx watched Jorge cheerfully examine Kian and silently resolved to take him off this planet too.
“This guy’s got a strong constitution. He’ll recover soon if nothing goes wrong,” Jorge said, confident about Kian’s condition.
As he checked Kian’s body, he noticed something unusual under his skin and frowned.
Without hesitation, Jorge cut into the spot and pulled out a chip–like object.
“This is… a tracker?” asked Pale Wolf.
“Should I destroy it?” Jorge asked Nyx. He didn’t know if the tracker’s owner was friend or foe.
“Destroy it,” Nyx said firmly, thinking it had to be Jaws‘ doing.
Jorge didn’t ask further and quickly smashed the tracker to pieces. “Apply the medicine three times a day. Keep the wound dry. Staying in beast form will speed up recovery.”
As for payment, Jorge waved it off. “No need. There’s nowhere to spend money on Desolate Planet anyway.”
He’d lived most of his life without seeing a female. Her trust in his skills was honor enough, and the local herbs were a small gift.
Nyx thought for a moment, and then took out a spare healing device and some nourishing oatmeal from her Space Button, leaving them quietly on the table.
Jorge, busy chatting with Pale Wolf, didn’t notice until they were gone.
He examined the unfamiliar items, feeling a mix of emotions. He’d heard females were difficult and temperamental, but Nyx was nothing like the rumors. He thought Pale Wolf was lucky, though a bit clueless. Even after winning her favor, Pale Wolf’d secretly asked Jorge how to pursue a female.
To tease him, Jorge told Pale Wolf that his strengths were his looks and physique, while his weakness was his speech. Jorge advised Pale Wolf to show off his strengths and hide his weaknesses to win Nyx over.
Pale Wolf took it to heart.
Throughout the day, Nyx noticed that the wolf had become unusually quiet, yet at the same time, he seemed to strut around her like a peacock, often wearing very little clothing–almost as he wanted to wear nothing at all.
Nyx felt too embarrassed to even look at him.
After a full day of effort, Pale Wolf realized not only was his behavior ineffective, but Nyx was also avoiding looking at him. Frustrated, he sneaked off to find Jorge again the next day. “You lied to me.”
Jorge was stunned for a moment, not immediately understanding what he meant.
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Once it clicked, Jorge burst into laughter, thinking, “This silly guy actually went and did what I suggested!”
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Under Pale Wolf’s accusing and resentful gaze, Jorge finally stopped laughing and started giving him some serious advice.
Although Jorge had no experience pursuing females, his life experience was vast. Pale Wolf listened intently, his ears perked
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Nyx noticed that Pale Wolf was starting to act normal again.
He still hovered around her and tried to be attentive, but his actions were much more restrained. Gone was the peacock–like behavior, replaced by a more mature and steady demeanor..
Ever since waking up, Kian had held a grudge against Pale Wolf, due to his bad first impression of Pale Wolf and out of jealousy.
Kian had lost the right to stay by Nyx’s side, while this clumsy wolf could openly fawn over her.
Living together, Kian couldn’t avoid it. He had to watch helplessly as Pale Wolf inched closer to Nyx.
Pale Wolf massaged Nyx’s shoulders, while Nyx gave Pale Wolf mental soothing. Pale Wolf even transformed into his beast form to serve as Nyx’s cushion.
After enduring it for so long, Kian finally couldn’t hold back. When Nyx was petting Pale Wolf, Kian coiled around her hand and nestled into her arms. “Pet me too.”
Even just once would be enough for Kian.
This was the first time he had actively tried to get close to Nyx while fully conscious. His tail was stiff with tension, fearing she might push him away.
But Nyx was already used to the feeling of a snake coiling around her. She didn’t find it strange at all and casually held the Black Mamba, checking his wounds.
The ointment had worked well; the wounds had significantly improved and were almost fully healed.
Nyx’s expression softened with satisfaction. But then she remembered that they had been stranded on this planet for six days, and the Empire still hadn’t sent anyone. Anxiety crept back in.
She thought, ‘What’s going on? I have sent out a distress signal long ago.
Kian didn’t have an Intelligent Brain, only a message receiver, which often struggled to pick up signals on this desolate planet.
Finally, on the seventh morning, there was some news.
“A massive magnetic storm is blocking the only route. The Empire’s ships can’t get through yet. It’s expected to take about half a month for the storm to dissipate,” Kian reassured Nyx. “Well just have to wait another half month.
With this hope, Nyx’s mood eased, and her anxiety lessened. She followed Jorge’s advice and stayed indoors to avoid unnecessary trouble.
Thanks to the ample supplies in the Space Button, the three of them lived quite comfortably–better than Pale Wolf’s previous life.
To protect Nyx, Pale Wolf stopped wandering around all day and stayed home diligently.
After not seeing Pale Wolf for days, people outside thought he had died.
At noon, the basement door was suddenly pounded on, and someone outside wailed, “Pale Wolf! Help!”
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As soon as the door opened, à blood–covered child scrambled into the basement. Seeing Pale Wolf, the child immediately clung to his leg, sobbing, “You’re alive.
“The people from the inner city thought you were dead, so they went after Jorge and stole all his medicine!
“This is his blood. He’s dying!”
Nyx’s face turned pale, and she quickly stood up.
“Don’t go. It’s too dangerous,” Kian stopped her, urging her not to act impulsively.
The two males exchanged a glance and quickly divided tasks.
Kian, whose injuries had mostly healed, stayed behind to guard the house.
Pale Wolf grabbed his weapons and went alone to avenge Jorge.
Before leaving, Kian suddenly called out to him and tossed him his Space Button. “Take this.”
Inside the Space Button, the only thing Kian truly valued was a yellow fluffy jacket. He took it out and held it close, leaving the rest for Pale Wolf to use as he pleased.
Pale Wolf glanced inside and saw it was filled with high–grade weapons, far superior to the ones he had scavenged and made himself.
Without hesitation or polite refusal, he nodded at Kian.
At Jorge’s home, many medicinal herbs had been trampled and ruined. The air was thick with the bitter scent of medicine and blood.
“Where did you get this?” A burly, bald male tossed a small healing device in his hand, interrogating Jorge.
“Are you going to talk?” He kicked Jorge hard.
One of the lookouts suddenly sensed something was off. “Pale Wolf.
“We need to leave, now!
“Pale Wolf’s coming!”
“What Pale Wolf?” The bald male scoffed, thinking it was a joke. That guy’s already lost control and died. He hasn’t been seen for days.”
Pale Wolf’s Loss of Control Index was notoriously high, which was his only weakness.
People from the inner city had seen him lose control multiple times and had tried to kill him, but they never succeeded.
Now that Pale Wolf had disappeared, they assumed he had finally lost control for good and died in a sandstorm.
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