Chapter 827 – A good leader

Chapter 827: Chapter 827 – A good leader

"I always thought the Alpha King wanted to dominate us, and I never really stopped to consider how his laws could actually make us better. Today, I saw an enthusiasm in my pack that I had never witnessed before. It’s as though you’ve given everyone something worth working hard to achieve, something they can finally look forward to, and I say we should keep it that way."

The gym remained silent as the pack members listened to their Alpha, their attention fixed on him. Some looked surprised, others appeared uncertain, and a few seemed almost unable to believe that the man standing before them was the same Alpha who had ruled them for years.

They had come expecting another announcement, perhaps another instruction they would have to obey, but instead, Killian was speaking about giving them opportunities and making their voices count.

"We shall not only make leadership positions open to everyone, but we shall also create additional positions whenever they are needed as the pack grows. That way, you won’t have to wait until your children are old enough to take up leadership responsibilities. If you prove yourself worthy, leadership can recognize your abilities and choose you at any time."

Several brows furrowed as the pack members exchanged curious glances. They were still trying to reconcile his words with the Alpha they had known for so long, the same man who used to yell at them, call them good for nothing, and make them feel as though nothing they did would ever be good enough.

For years, he had ruled through fear and contempt, making them afraid to question him, let alone imagine that they could one day become part of the leadership.

Some of them had probably spent their entire lives believing that no matter how hard they worked, certain positions would always remain beyond their reach because they had not been born into the right family. Now, the very Alpha who had helped maintain that system was standing before them, promising to change it.

"I’m sorry for not seeing it before, but from today, I’ll make sure to take this pack to greater heights. We shall begin by requesting some warriors, or perhaps arrange another opportunity to train with the Alpha King’s Betas. We can even request Alpha Corvine to join us for one of our training sessions."

Kael was so taken aback that his attention immediately turned to Jasmine. He wanted to know whether Killian was genuinely having a change of heart or simply putting on a convincing performance because they were watching. After everything they had learned about the Alpha, Kael was not prepared to accept his promises without confirmation.

Jasmine understood his concern and connected with him through their mindlink, a small, reassuring smile appearing on her face.

’He’s serious. He wants his pack to be the strongest there is.’

Kael’s expression softened. He had expected resistance, excuses, and perhaps even another attempt to blame the Alpha King for the difficulties facing the Shadow Pack.

Instead, Killian was taking responsibility and speaking about a future that would benefit everyone. It was the kind of transformation they had hoped to inspire, but seeing it happen before their eyes was still remarkable.

"We have also received a request to join the campaign for pack unity, and I say that treaty will be signed as soon as I leave here." The gym erupted into cheers.

This time, the pack members were not cheering because they feared the consequences of displeasing their Alpha. They were cheering because, for the first time in a long while, they had a reason to feel proud of him.

Their voices rose together, filling the entire space with an enthusiasm that seemed to surprise even Killian.

"Long live our Alpha Killian!"

A lone tear slipped down Killian’s cheek, and he quickly lowered his face, unable to hide the emotions overwhelming him. He had spent so many years believing that being an Alpha meant commanding obedience, maintaining authority, and making sure nobody questioned his decisions.

He had never understood that the greatest satisfaction of leadership came from seeing the people under his care prosper.

As he watched his pack members celebrate, one truth finally settled in his heart. A good leader brought joy to his subjects, but a wicked leader left them with nothing but sorrow and reasons to mourn.

In the past, Killian had never bothered to consider whether his people were happy or miserable. He had been more concerned with protecting his privileges, maintaining his position, and ensuring that nobody challenged his authority.

Whether they had enough money to provide for their families, whether their children had opportunities to grow, or whether they felt appreciated for their efforts had rarely crossed his mind.

He had taken their loyalty for granted and mistaken their silence for satisfaction, never considering that some of them might have been unhappy for years but had simply been too afraid to speak.

Today, though, he was seeing something he had never managed to inspire in them before. They were excited about their future, proud of their pack, and eager to work toward something that could benefit generations after them.

Their happiness was no longer something he could ignore, and for the first time, he felt genuinely fulfilled because of it.

He wished he had understood this sooner. He wished he had been a better Alpha before his mistakes forced him to confront the kind of leader he had become.

Yet as he looked at the people cheering for him, he realized they were giving him something he had not expected to receive that morning.

Another chance.

When they eventually returned to his office, Killian signed every document presented to him without questioning a single detail. He understood that the people sent by the Alpha King were there to help his pack recover, and after what had happened that morning, he had no reason to make their work more difficult.

Once the paperwork was completed, Damon made the financial announcement, his voice calm and professional.

"The Grimroot Pack would invest five billion in the following ways. You shall have the one billion you requested, and the remaining four billion will be invested on behalf of your pack. We shall meet quarterly to discuss the returns and what you intend to do with the money, and the loan shall carry a five percent interest rate."

Killian stared at him, his eyes widening as he struggled to process what he had just heard.

"Five what?"

He had been expecting an outrageous interest rate and had already prepared himself for the possibility that the loan would place an even greater financial burden on his pack. Considering the amount involved, he had assumed the Alpha King would demand something substantial in return, especially after everything the Alphas had done against him.

He had even wondered whether they would be required to surrender some of their resources or accept restrictions that would make it difficult for them to operate independently.

Instead, Damon had just presented an arrangement that was far more generous than anything he could have imagined.

Damon chuckled at his reaction, clearly understanding why the Killian was so surprised and by the time he finished explaining Voren’s real intentions, Killian had tears in his eyes.