Shadowslash then went and informed Sans, Banjo and JL that it was their time to explore the Core Part of the forest

Since it was already sundown they only needed to wait a couple more minutes before they could go ​​

After a couple of minutes they set off to explore

Shadowslash also brought 2 of the Everlasting Dark Crows as their flying unit to scout their way and with Sans, JL, Banjo and him they could easily explore the core part of the forest because of the special situation in which all the monsters that are on Crimson Gold Rank are on standby

The group of four then splits into two groups with one flying scout each Shadowslash is group with JL while Banjo and Sans were group according by random picking (Ini Mini Mayni Mo)

Even though JL was only a Bronze Rank monster he is adept in moving through the darkness because he was living all of his life in a cave in the past he was already adept in using his senses to see things

The whole evening was chilly but this do not disturb Shadowslash and JL

Suddenly a long howl was heard and numerous black wolves started to surround the two

Shadowslash expression was solemn not because they were surrounded but the fact that theses wolves manage to escape the Everlasting Dark Crow's sight and his senses

The group of wolves were growling towards Shadowslash and JL

Shadowslash looks at the group of wolves with disdain he was not one bit scare even though he was surrounded because he still have many tricks up of his sleeves

Suddenly the wolves at front opened a path and a wolf a bit bigger than the rest walks in front

Shadowslash suddenly felt danger he then became serious and look towards the wolf king

Both of them started at each other Shadowslash was already ready to use his [Shadow Clones] and [Clairvoyance]

The wolf king then raised his head making Shadowslash startled and was about to use his abilities but he stops after seeing the wolf king barks at his subordinate making them retreat

He then looks at Shadowslash and spoke "Trespassers may I ask what is your mission to trespass in our territory"

'Hmm it seems that it is quite intelligent' "This is your territory sorry we did not know we will leave immediately" After thinking about it Shadowslash decided to solve this without conflict

Seeing them leave the wolf king expression turned hesitant and seems want to say something to Shadowslash

Shadowslash and JL was just about to leave the wolves territory when the wolf king stops them

"Young fox please wait a moment I have a request for you" The wolf king then looks at him expectantly it seems that the request he was asking for is really important to him

"Say it but if it is too dangerous or difficult I am sorry but we will not accepting it and also the rewards must be appropriate" Shadowslash said like it was a matter a fact

The wolf king nodded and started to relay the task to Shadowslash "We are actually a clan of Shadow Wolves we moved in the darkness we are adept in many things but our cavern was taken over by a group of Fireback Wolves even though we are of the same species our clans are different causing us to fight"

"We could definitely beat them if it was just a fair fight but they actually seek help from a strong monster maybe even stronger than Gold Rank"

After listening to him Shadowslash finally knew why this is important for the wolves because the wolves moved during the night they need to rest during the day if their territory was taken over it would exhaust them and endanger them if they don't rest in a safe place

"So what is in it for us?" Shadowslash then seriously ask for him as long as the rewards is appropriate he would definitely accept the task

The wolf king then turned silent and kept walking back and forth while looking at his clansmen it seems that he was making a difficult decision

"I offer a dozen of my subordinates to you but the condition is to help us take back our home and take care of them" The wolf king then resolutely said

Hearing this Shadowslash was greatly surprised if this is true he would definitely accept the task if they have 12 of these Shadow Wolves it would definitely increases the Nocturnal Division's strength

He then started scrutinizing the group and found that all of them are Low Level Gold Rank Monster it would definitely boost the overall strength of the IMA if a dozen of these monsters joined the organization

He then looks at the wolf king and answered "We will be accepting the task but I need to call some help from my team I will return tomorrow"

Shadowslash then left with JL to explore another location he decided to return tomorrow with Clwyd and Karl with these two defeating the Fireback Wolves with the help of the Shadow Wolves would be a lot easier

Clwyd has an advantage with his attribute while Karl with his brute strength and since he is also a fire type the wolves attack would not deal much damage

Midnight came and Shadowslash group returned back to the cave

They did not found any useful information about the incoming war they could only wait for Russel for further information

The next morning everyone was busy as always except for those that are on Nocturnal Division

Since the battle against the humans the number of Silver Rank members have increased greatly

Now the members started joining divisions to further enhance their strength and join the upcoming war

The ones who truly wanted to get stronger are monsters that have numerous numbers but weak strength

In the organization there are only 2 well known clan of course Shadowslash Family is not in one of the two because in the heart of all the members they are the supreme rulers

Shadowslash also created a requirement to be a clan one needed to be a Gold Rank and at least a dozen members of the same clan or 5 Silver Ranks on one clan or dominate a division

The Wind Wolves have exactly 17 members and not considering Klain they have 6 more Silver Rank in the clan while the Mountain Hawks did not have any Silver Rank they numbered to be up to 30 and since they ruled the Air Force Division

There are also clans that are strengthening themselves and also somewhat dominating their division

The Black Fur Apes which total of 10 are dominating the Wild Division too bad they don't have a Silver Rank members but the strongest of them are already in Bronze Rank Level 10 so it is just a matter of time

Second is the Whipping Purple Rats they have the most number of members in the organization they have 40+ members but none of them except for their leader reached Silver Rank and it seems that their quality is super low so it was already a challenged for them to break through Bronze Rank their leader only manage to reached Silver Rank because he was a Variant

It was afternoon when Shadowslash woke up he then went to inform Clwyd and Karl about the task of fighting the Fireback Wolves

Clwyd and Karl immediately agreed to help him in this task when they were just about to leave the cave Fredrick came flying towards them

"Boss please wait I want to join in this quest" Fredrick hurriedly said seeing that they were just about to leave

Shadowslash then looks at him and strangely asks "How do you know about this quest and why do you want to join us?"

"I heard it from one of the division members of Wild Division as for why I want to join you it is because I felt that I am very close to Ranking up I only need one final push if I join the fight it would hasten the Ranking up process"

Hearing this Shadowslash finally realized that it seems that after the battle against the humans Fredrick has still not Rank up but was actually trying to increase his strength further to increase his chance of evolving

"Okay then call all the members who are on Bronze Rank Level 10 and any members that has a long range attack that is of Ice or Water attributes also call for JM and Don Don" only now did Shadowslash realised that the battle against the Fireback Wolves would definitely increase the overall chance of his subordinates to Rank up and what's more unlike the battle against the humans they now have an help

After gathering all the Bronze Rank Level 10 members and a 7 more monsters that has a long range attack of Ice or Water type their whole team now has 43 members