A Female Alpha’s Revenge

Chapter 62

Velda’s POV

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I snorted and looked straight at Lance. “Alpha Lance, you all know how she’s fought those battles.”

| knelt on one knee. “I request to lead the Ironthorn Army into-battle. If Alpha Lance insists on Adelaide being in

charge, then | challenge her. | brought the Ironthorn to the southern border; | can’t stand by and watch them

follow a she-wolf who doesn’t know the first thing about war and die for nothing.”

The generals around us erupted in condemnation.

“How dare you speak like that? If she’s not capable, the Ironthorn Army wouldn't follow her.”

“Don’t talk about dying for nothing before the battle’s even fought. That's absurd.”

“You say she doesn’t know war, but how did she win before?”

“Alpha Lance has already placed the Ironthorn Army under Gamma Adelaide's command. Adelaide’s already

training the wolf warriors.”

“Velda, you're being too arrogant. Compared to Gamma Adelaide, you might not even measure up.”

| tuned them out, keeping my gaze locked on Lance. ” Alpha Lance, didn’t you say anyone can challenge? |

challenge Adelaide. If she loses, the Ironthorn Army is mine to command.”

Lance nodded slowly. “I grant you the right to challenge Adelaide. If she loses, you'll lead the Ironthorn Army. If

you lose, fifty lashes with a wolfsbane whip for defying my orders and uttering those cursed words.”

“And I'll strip you of all your achievements on the southern border. Should we win, your nwon't be on the

reward list,” he added.

| immediately retorted, “That's not fair. If she loses, she faces no punishment, yet I'm to be flogged and stripped

of everything. Alpha Lance, you're clearly biased.”

Lance said coldly, “If she loses, she loses the command of the Ironthorn Army. Isn't that punishment enough?

Moreover, | was the one who placed her in command. Removing her abruptly would cost her the trust of the wolf

warriors. Isn't that a severe consequence?”

| argued anxiously, “But you said those who resist can challenge her.”

Lance raised an eyebrow. “True, but you're not just challenging her-you're trying to seize the Ironthorn Army

from her. Your challenge is driven by ambition. Naturally, failure should cwith a cost. Otherwise, everyone

would question me, and how would we fight this war?”

Eyeing Adelaide's slight figure, | figured she’d be no match for me.

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Abbot frowned in opposition. “This was already decided. Are we really going to have these challenges? This isn’t

a sparring ring; it’s a battlefield. Such actions don’t foster unity.”

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| took his objection as fear for Adelaide’s potential loss, which only bolstered my confidence.

| sneered, “Those with true ability can shoulder greater responsibility. What's wrong with using a challenge to

determine who's stronger? Are you worried she'll lose? If you're concerned about saving face, why not just hand

the Ironthorn Army over tonow?”

Abbot snorted coldly. “Don’t flatter yourself. Just because you led the relief troops here doesn’t make them your

subordinates. | was trying to save you from embarrassment by stopping this challenge. Since you won't heed

good intentions, suit yourself.”

“No more talk,” | said, rising to my feet. “The Ironthorn Army won't be in Adelaide's hands unless she beats me.

I'm leaving now.”

Once outside the tent, | didn’t care what they thought.

But | overheard Abbot immediately asking Lance, “You've already given the Ironthorn Army to Gamma Adelaide.

Why allow Velda’s challenge? The troops are already gossiping that she’s unfit for her Gamma rank. If she

loses...”

Lance simply replied, “Gamma Adelaide won't lose. Let the discontented see who's truly undeserving.”

He also said he'd accommodate those eager to make fools of themselves—a remark clearly aimed at me. But |

didn’t care.

That afternoon, Alpha Lance informed everyone of my challenge to Adelaide for control of the Ironthorn Army,

even outlining the consequences of victory and defeat.

When Ulrik heard, he immediately objected. “Adelaide’s combat skills are formidable. I've seen her in action. You

can’t beat her. Don't let

anger cloud your judgment.”

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Ulrik grabbed my arm, his face etched with worry. “Anything can happen. If you lose, you'll have nothing left. Do

you want to spend the rest of your days managing wolf packs?”

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But deep down, | knew-I would not lose.