King of the North: My Lord's Diary Weekly Summary

Among them, the most eye-catching are some red markings on the northeastern edge of the region—some of which even extend beyond Wayne's territory.

"It seems that after establishing contact, we'll still have to deal with their conflicts with other baronial territories..."

They sat down according to the order of host and guest, and their social standing:

Wayne sat in the host's seat on the right side of the fire pit, while Ronald and Wright sat on his left.

Chief Ugo sat in the main seat facing the hearth. To his right was an old woman with gray hair and blue tattoos on her face—the shaman Greta. Further to his right was a middle-aged man with a strong build and sharp eyes—Deputy Chief Kamo.

Potter and Cindy did not sit down, but stood behind the patriarch, maintaining a guarded posture.

Several middle-aged women brought over hot soup, along with some baked flatbread and pickled vegetables—the lamb was still being roasted.

The food is simple, but its appeal lies in its care and authenticity.

Without much small talk, Wayne took a couple of sips of hot soup to warm himself up before getting straight to the point.

"Chief, I have come here as the Lord of Frostraven Territory, hoping to establish true friendship and trust with the Ser Wolf Clan."

His tone was sincere and direct: "I know that the wolf pack values ​​their territory and companions, and I will continue to rule this land, which means we will be neighbors for a long time."

I intend to leave the hills and hunting grounds that you currently control to your own management.

My only hope is that when problems arise, we can help each other—whether it's dealing with the threat of wild animals or the invasion of external enemies.

These were the conditions Wayne had prepared: not to interfere in the wolf pack's internal affairs, to acknowledge their right to use their existing territory, in exchange for their support and assistance.

But Ugo's reaction surprised him.

The old patriarch was silent for a moment, then slowly spoke: "Your Excellency, you are very generous. But what I want to say is... we don't think that way."

Wayne frowned slightly.

Ugo looked him straight in the eye: "If all goes well, I sincerely hope that my people can rely on you—and assist you—to rise together."

"Oh?"

Wayne sat up straight.

This answer truly surprised Wayne. He had expected the Wolf Clan to demand more autonomy, trade preferences, or even military aid.

But "to help you climb higher"...

This is almost an expression of loyalty.

He hadn't expected the wolf chieftain to have such thoughts—this was quite different from the description he'd learned from the "Northern Geography Handbook" that "wolves tend to be more inclined to friendship than submission."

Some things can only be fully understood through personal experience.

"Since the clan leader is being so direct, let's be direct too."

Wayne adjusted his strategy: "What do you want?"

Seeing that Wayne showed them unexpected respect, Ugo responded with absolute candor: "Sir, I can see that you are a man worth following—young, capable, and respectful."

But members of the wolf clan do not easily follow anyone.

What I want are two things.

First, you should ideally gain the respect of the younger generation in your community.

It's not because of my order as the old patriarch, but because of you yourself.

Secondly, I sincerely hope that you can lead us to a better future—not to maintain the status quo, but to enable the wolf pack to live better and with more dignity on this land.

Wayne looked at Ugo: "You seem to value the development of the younger generation."

"Yes."

Ugo made no attempt to hide it: "Our group now has more than fifty members, consisting of a main group and four seven-person squads."

The Porter and his squad you met was one of them.

I intentionally nurture them because times are changing—

The old man's voice grew solemn: "It's not just the relationship between the kingdom and the northern tribes; it's not just the ancient traditions that are gradually emerging and the conflicts and wars they bring... there are many other things behind them that we cannot yet fully see."

I feel... the world is changing—the older generation's experience is quickly becoming insufficient, and we need young people to cope with things in new ways.

Upon hearing this, Wayne was startled.

The wolf clan chief's viewpoint gave him a sense of sudden enlightenment.

That vague sense of crisis, that keen insight into "change," coincided with his own inexplicable perceptions and tangible thoughts about the North.

"What...are those things?"

Wayne pressed for an answer.

Ugo shook his head, a hint of confusion flashing in his eyes: "It's just a gut feeling."

Winters grow colder and prey becomes scarcer each year, yet the northern barbarians become more active each year.

Some animals have become strange, and the energy... or rather, the aura... in some places has become chaotic.

Our shaman could sense it, but she couldn't explain what it was.

He paused, then refocused on reality: "Let's get back to the main topic."

Since you agree with what I said, then... I will explain to you the current situation of our tribe members, and some issues that we need to resolve.

Wayne nodded: "Please go ahead."

"As I just said, I am intentionally nurturing the young people under my command."

I assigned most of them to four action teams, each with seven members, led by an Alpha captain and a Beta vice-captain.

And I am about to abdicate.

Ugo slowed his speech, each word carrying weight: "The Alpha captains of these four teams are all strong contenders for the new chieftainship—that is, the next generation of 'Wolf King' of the Ser Wolf Clan."

"The first one, the captain of Alpha Team One, his name is Isaac."

Ugo began introducing the talents of the wolf clan: "He is the strongest fighter among the young people of this generation. He is twenty-four years old this year and already has a physique that far surpasses that of his clansmen."

He is decisive and responsible; aside from being somewhat aloof, he is almost a perfect leader. Of course, sir—"

Ugo looked at Wayne and added, "He yearns for power, and he submits to power."

If you can win him over, he will be your sharpest weapon.

"Second place, Captain Annie from Team Two."

Ugo's tone softened: "She is my daughter."

Wayne raised an eyebrow slightly.

Ugo noticed Wayne's expression and quickened his pace: "But don't underestimate her because of that."

For us wolves, bloodline is important, but individual strength, team contribution, and a loyal and responsible heart are always what we care about most.

Annie is 20 years old and is the only female Alpha among the four teams—and also the youngest.

Although she was not as strong as Isaac, her leadership, her care for her people, and her wisdom won her more support.

Moreover, she had many "new" ideas. Under her leadership, the team not only had almost no one injured, but also hunted more prey than other teams.

Her wolf companion, Yukikaze, is also one of the best wolves in the tribe.