Single Mother of a Werewolf Baby

Chapter 205: Preparing for the Trial

The thad finally come. By the following evening, all participants for the Trial of Yggdrasil were required to

report to Svalbard Airport. From there, dragons would carry them to the subterranean city of Yggdrasil...

Kvernheim.

The King of Werewolves had at last finalised the division of participants into three groups. Each of the ten great

clans, with five participants apiece, split their numbers into two, two, and one. Clans whose heirs were taking

part were divided into two each.

The ten participants from the lesser and independent clans, chosen through the Grand Competition, were

arranged into three, three, and four. Ten of the strongest young soldiers from the army were divided into two,

two, and six.

In the end, it was decreed that each group would contain twenty-five participants, following the set order. The

choice of which participant would join which group was left to each clan to decide. The Arbiter Clan announced

that the ten competition winners would attend according to their ranking, for the sake of simplicity. From the ten

great clans, however, no hint escaped as to which participant would join which group.

Eleanor had already prepared for her journey. She explained truthfully to Freya in detail, where she was going

and what she would be doing. It would be the first tin a long while that she would be apart from her baby

daughter for more than a week.

In the past, no matter where she travelled, if the journey was long, she always brought Freya with her. Freya was

an unusually well-behaved child... never troubleslike other babies. Her mental development outpaced that

of any other child, including werewolves. She had not inherited Eleanor’s eidetic memory, but her mind was like

Ethan's... analytical and quick to learn.

From a young age, Freya had taken to using artificial intelligence to learn about the world, accumulating

knowledge without limit. Although Eleanor had set several restrictions on the Al dedicated to her daughter, Freya

was still able to gather any information deemed suitable for her age.

When Eleanor explained the workings of cultivation and the dangers she might face... of course, she was

downplaying the risks, Freya was nonetheless startled by the knowledge she had never found on the internet.

Eleanor told her why this information was kept secret from the ordinary population of Earth, and what its impact

on weak human mortals might be if it were to spread. Freya, already aware of the Supernatural Act, was able to

understand at once.

Mother and daughter spoke at length, conversing more like adults than parent and child. Ethan had initially been

against telling Freya about the trial, but after watching her absorb the information calmly, he at least admitted to

himself, that Eleanor had chosen the right approach.

He sat quietly in a chair as they talked, thinking, "At her age, | would've panicked for sure. Even cried to stop my

mother from going on such a dangerous mission."

It had already been decided that Eleanor would join the first group for the trial, while Ethan would go with the

last. This way, at least one parent would always be with Freya. Eleanor was confident she would return without

fail.

Not wanting to miss any twith her daughter, Eleanor had been sleeping in Freya's room for the past few

nights. She even took her out of school for a few days so they could spend as much ttogether as possible.

Since successfully creating a clone of Nora within her own mind, Eleanor had little need to attend the office in

person. For the past several days, she devoted herself entirely to Freya, while Nora handled her regular work

duties.

In the beginning, Eleanor often had to edit or adjust Nora’s responses, but thanks to having access to Eleanor’s

past meetings, speeches, correspondence, and decision-making records, Nora quickly adapted to her style.

Before long, she required no corrections at all. She even began suggesting courses of action whenever she

noticed an inconsistency with Eleanor’s established patterns, reasoning with the clarity of any other intelligent

race.

Ethan stayed with them for most of this tas well. Today, after a leisurely visit to the park, the family returned

hto find Fiona waiting for them in the drawing room.

"Great Grandma..." Freya shouted excitedly, running straight into her embrace.

Fiona lifted her onto her lap and asked warmly, "Freya, did you miss me?"

"I missed you a lot," Freya replied, gazing at her expectantly.

Fiona smiled knowingly, reached into her bag, and brought out a jar of cookies, placing it in Freya's hands. Yet

Freya didn’t eat immediately... she waited, knowing this was her favourite part: hearing her great-grandmother

tell the history of the treat she was about to enjoy.

As expected, Fiona began, "These cookies are from Manuela’s Wee Bakery in the Scottish Highlands. They began

as a small artisan venture, blending Old World baking traditions with locally sourced ingredients. The bakery is

housed in a quaint, fairytale-style building that could easily pass for a Disney set... timbered walls, whimsical

details, and bright accents make it look like a hidden cottage in an enchanted forest. Their handmade cookies

are famous: crisp at the edges, soft at the centre, rich with buttery sweetness, often enhanced with chocolate,

spices, or oats. | bought these just for you yesterday, after finishing my work in Scotland."

Freya kissed her cheek and said, "Thank you, Great Grandma."

Fiona smiled and gently set Freya down. She then turned to Eleanor and said, "I need to discuss something with

you. Let's go to your study. Ethan, take care of Freya."

Fiona and Eleanor headed upstairs to the study.

Freya wanted cookies immediately, but Ethan was insistent she take a bath first. Reluctantly, Freya went to her

room to bathe. Isabella Thomas, who had returned from London a few days ago, accompanied her to help with

the bath. Meanwhile, Ethan went to the guest room to freshen up.

Inside the study, Fiona settled into the main chair while Eleanor sat opposite her. Fiona asked, "Are you prepared

for the journey?"

Eleanor gave a dry smile. "I don’t know. The letter said we don’t have to bring anything to the academy;

everything will be provided. Except for the dress the academy supplies, all other items are forbidden. | was

thinking of calling you this evening, but now that you're here, you can guide me."

Fiona nodded. "It's true. The clothes you wear upon entering the academy, and any other items you carry, must

be surrendered. They will be returned after your trial."

Eleanor frowned in confusion. "Why is that?"

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direct connection between Vanaheim

and Midgard. Mortals are so fragile

that transportation magic often

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She paused, then said, "In the past,

those who went for the trial could

only go naked. Later, a special dress

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academy, no matter the activity.

Because once in Vanaheim, there is

no chance to wear other clothes...

everyone must wear the sattire

for thirty long days. That is why,

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Eleanor frowned further. "Then how will | contact Freya or the others while at the academy?"

Fiona replied, "You'll have one day off each week... Friday. On that day, you can contact your family using the

academy's facilities. | hear video calls are possible now; in my time, only letters were allowed.

She added, "There will also be an outing once a month, when students may visit Kvernheim city, though these

outings are unpredictable. You will learn when your turn comes. Sbatches never get the chance."

Eleanor nodded. "So, there's no need to pack anything. | can simply board the plane tomorrow."

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"If all three of you join the academy together, you can support one another. Later batches will be all boys, most

likely. Of course, if you prefer a boy instead, | could send Gary; he’s the strongest delta we have."

Eleanor considered for a moment, then said, "No, Kiara will be better. She’s shy, and she'll fit in well with us.

Besides, | have a feeling Uncle Xavier asked you to put his daughter in my group."