Reincarnated as incubus: I didn't mean to seduce you!

This rule was rooted deep within the very essence of all beings from that world, a dominance imposed by what was known as the Totem.

They could not refuse, nor did they dare to refuse.

"As agreed, we have completed the exchange," Kael’s gaze shifted towards a faintly dissipating figure in the void, which was the soul of the Shadow Wolf King about to disperse.

"Human, you now possess everything of the Shadow Wolf. Our clan cannot resist your power, so use them as you please!

The only requirement is to let them survive... even as lowly as ants, at least they are still alive."

Freed from the physical constraints and no longer under the influence of the Totem Power, the Shadow Wolf King’s entire being seemed to have undergone some changes.

"The power of the Totem is dangerous and hard to control, and after so many years of exploration, we still haven’t managed to harness it properly.

Eventually, I understood that we could never truly become the Shadow Wolf Totem, for Totems are always natural, while we are merely remnants clinging to the Totem for protection. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

No matter how hard we try, we can only borrow this power, never truly become the Shadow Wolf Totem...

I am very envious of you, your world, where the weak have the chance to rise to the pinnacle..."

Kael said indifferently, "A loss is a loss, why so many words? Now it is I who have won, I am the true predator.

What you have learned in exploring this power? No one cares, now everything of yours is mine."

"...True, it’s despicable, but it is indeed you who have won, so devour my last remnants and become the true Wolf Totem!

Fully integrate the power of the Shadow Wolf Totem, and from today, you will be the new Wolf King."

The voice of the Shadow Wolf King grew weaker, its soul about to dissipate.

But the next moment, Kael lifted his head. He chose not to use the power of the Shadow Wolf Totem to devour the soul fragments of the Wolf King, but instead, he crushed its soul completely.

"Thinking of using your filthy soul to defile me? That’s delusional."

"A clever new Wolf King, it’s okay, this is also good." A sigh sounded, and after it finished speaking, its soul shattered completely.

Kael looked at the dissipating Shadow Wolf King, looked at the wolf pack still showing fear on their faces, raised his head towards the sky, and said:

"I request the first Dungeon settlement!"

[Request approved, the first phase of the Dungeon Twisted Jungle settlement begins]

A loud bang caused everyone present to stop.

Old White had a nostalgic expression on his face.

How many years had it been since he had heard the sound of a Dungeon settlement.

The last time he heard this sound was the previous time.

A beam of light descended from the sky, enveloping Kael, and just then, the day suddenly darkened, a calming power arrived.

Kael felt his consciousness blur for a moment, as if he were suddenly pulled into the air.

Incredibly, he heard the voice of the Shadow Wolf King.

"I need to continue fighting, I cannot fall yet, I must protect my kin, I must become the Shadow Wolf Totem!"

"I cannot lose, absolutely cannot lose, for the Senior Wolf King who was devoured by me... this deep sin, only by securing redemption for my kin can it be erased!"

"So no matter what..."

"So you might as well just die peacefully..." Kael coldly replied, "Wake up, mere words are useless, survival of the fittest is just this way, now I have won."

"You won?"

"Yes, everything you desired has been devoured by me, you are just a remnant...

"I still have my kin to save."

"Your kin don’t need your redemption, this world has only self-help, as long as they don’t seek death, with or without you, it’s all the same."

"Is that so?"

"Absolutely, so go in peace, rest assured, at least for me, your Shadow Wolf Clan is a very useful tool."

"Tool... that’s a harsh description!"

"How would you like me to describe it? I’ll try to choose the opposite."

"Alright, you’re right, at least as a tool, they still have value to be used."

"Since you’re at ease now, just die honestly!"

"Perhaps you’re right, this way I can... finally rest for a while!"

[Ding~ Detected that the soul of the Shadow Wolf King is completely shattered, you now preliminarily control the Totem Power, creatures you can command: Shadow Wolf]

[You have obtained a large amount of Level Experience Points, a small amount of Skill Experience Points, and a small amount of General Experience Points]

In an instant he felt a great brightness around him, and a gentle voice cast its gaze upon him.

He knew that this was the strongest existence in this world, known as the World Will, which is the root of the phenomenon of the Dungeon materialized on this continent.

[Detected that you have completed the first phase of conquering the Twisted Jungle, world settlement begins]

[Detected that you have mastered one of the root powers of the Twisted Jungle, Totem Power, significantly increasing settlement evaluation]

[Detected that you control the Shadow Wolf Clan and three clans of Huge Hoofed Deer, 75% of mainstream intelligent creatures have submitted, significantly increasing settlement evaluation]

[Detected that you are a Border Lord, and as the leader in this Dungeon conquest, the rewards of this raid will be directly distributed by the Border Lord]

"Thank you, World Mother, for your nurturing and support, serving the growth of the World Mother is the duty of a Border Lord, Lancaster will not let down the World Mother’s favors, and will fulfill a young lord’s responsibilities!"

Kael offered a slight smile, speaking towards the source of the voice.

Originally, this part didn’t need much talking, but Kael had heard in his previous life that some players, by saying this, could slightly increase the rewards granted by the World Will.

It’s probably like the World Mother liking you more and giving you a bit extra.

However, in the past, situations like conquering the Dungeon usually involved Cai Ketongshen for receiving and distributing rewards.

It’s the first time for him to directly receive the World Will’s rewards as it’s happening now.

Just as the orb of light that was descending from the sky was about to merge into Kael’s body, it suddenly flashed and jumped back up.

After a while, a larger orb of light floated slowly down from the sky.

Kael: ...

So adding an extra "thank you World Mother" can actually play out like this?

Decided, from now on, every time at settlement, he will add such a phrase.

Earning rewards, after all, is not awkward!

By the time he regained his senses, he realized he was still standing in the same spot. Just as Cai Ketongshen had described, during the reward settlement, the entire world seemed as if it had halted.

It seemed like a long time had passed, but it was actually just in the blink of an eye.

He looked up at the people around him, noticing everyone was waiting for his decision.

"Pack up, clean up the area, prepare to return to the city. Tomorrow afternoon, we will start distributing the rewards of this campaign at the town center."

The scene was silent until Kael made such a victorious declaration, and suddenly cheers came from the Rangers and players.

The Shadow Wolves lying nearby had faces of loss, heads bowed, not daring to witness such a scene.

They knew their dream of howling through the Twisted Jungle was shattered.

The biggest crisis concerning the Shadow Wolf Totem had come to an end, the remaining scattered groups of Shadow Wolves were not a concern.

Kael had no intention of controlling them.

On one hand, the strongest of the Shadow Wolves were mostly here, either controlled by Kael in one fell swoop, or had self-destructed.

On the other hand, he needed these scattered wolf packs as resources for player growth, and...

He glanced at the system panel’s prompt for Moon Howling Lions, these creatures were the main foes of the Shadow Wolves.

The Totem Power he had absorbed originated from the Totem previously commanding the Moon Howling Lions.

The current group of Dark Night Wolves under his command was strong enough, but to raise them and form a group of Wolf Cavalry would undoubtedly consume a lot of resources.

Not to mention, just the daily meat required to sustain them alone was a significant figure; if they were immediately brought in, they couldn’t be neglected, so it was better to just leave them in the forest to proliferate on their own.

He could use them anytime he wanted, after all.

This way, on one hand, he could prevent the invasion of the Moon Howling Lions that were not yet under his control, and on the other hand, it could lighten his current load.

But when he returned that day, the situation had changed somewhat.