Stoke straightened his black cloak and smoothed his hair back with his fingers. His reddened eyes stared at the huge crystal mirror in front of him, the man in the mirror was pale, and a wicked smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

Image matters.

A successful vampire must have an image that is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.

Most people don't have access to Stoker, and can only have a vague idea through word of mouth.

Cold, cruel, as sharp as the eyes and beak of an eagle's falcon, and as vicious as a snake in the dark, but he was willing to give alms and lead the monks to practice in the second hall...... The moody Black-Hearted Earl is the Stoke in people's eyes.

These are the results of Stoker's deliberate guidance.

The prince had said to him.

"Stoker, you have to understand that the vampires are proud of their power, one is the power of our unique bloodline, and the other is fear."

"Remember, no matter what kind of person you are, creating fear is essential. This is the most universal and the closest to security, and if you don't want to be destroyed by a storm, then become a storm. ”

Stoke listened.

The vampire race is a displacer in any world, because it was born with original sin.

The origins of the race, the vampire progenitor was a blasphemous, and many people thought he was a traitor, and rightly so. It's just that he betrayed the group of gods—the Ancestor himself was a powerful main god.

However, he gave up and stripped himself of his godhead and divine power, and walked the world as a monster, and was considered a complete madman and a madman.

The vampire clan born from the ancestor wanders in many worlds, and the place where the vampire exists represents the footprints left by the ancestor in a sense.

However, whether the ancestor came to the abyss or not, no one is sure.

The prince is also not clear.

According to the rules of the vampire clan, the prince will lead the vampires of a place to maintain the safety and order of the local community.

When weakened, the prince will give way to the next prince, or a prince will be elected from among the dukes by the clan. In short, the title Prince represents the leader of a certain world of vampires.

On the fifth level of the Abyss, the Prince once led the vampire clan through the most difficult times, he repelled the attacks of the demigods and captured the Wonder Erdo Garan. But before he could settle down, he died at the hands of three vampire dukes.

The cause of death was usurpation.

Once the prince recovers, the three dukes will never have a chance again.

Stoke sighed in his heart.

The Prince has repeatedly emphasized the importance of fear, but he has also planted it on this.

It is not easy to maintain fear for a long time.

So after Stoke took out the other competitors, he switched his mind.

One of the sources of fear is the unknown, and it only needs to be incomprehensible, and that can also have a deterrent effect.

Stoke created a series of scenes that went viral.

He slain his enemies and pierced them with a spear and fixed them at the border as a show of force.

He will retaliate against all forces that attack his territory, sneak attack, poison, set fire, and destroy the enemy's younger generation and reserves, leaving behind a hideous smile painted in blood.

Cruelty and retribution have become one of Stoker's dark side images, which makes many forces highly wary of him and unwilling to provoke him.

But on the bright side, Stoke is willing to make deals with various forces, exchanging the Almighty Stone for food and various resources. In particular, the Norland and Tiger Yizi, who hold the spectacle, have a lot of food.

Nitangaran is always open to the hungry, and the soup in the cafeteria has never been about being delicious, but it is always filling.

However, if anyone wants to find trouble, the Garan Protector will revive from the practice and defeat the invading enemy with the fury of thunder.

……

Today's visitor to the castle is a distinguished guest.

It has almost the face of a bear and a cat, skinny than a bear, but much larger than a cat. The distinguished guest was dressed in a simple robe, carrying a backpack, and his small eyes seemed to be thinking about something.

"Welcome, welcome."

Stoke waved his hand: "Mr. Ash, it has been more than a hundred years since I said goodbye last time. You still haven't changed at all, and you seem to be in good spirits. ”

Zhi Worm also responded politely: "Mr. Duke is still personable. ”

The two sides said a few polite sentences, and then went straight to the point.

"This time, I am here as a special envoy of the Quartet, and I want to discuss cooperation with Mr. Duke."

Stoke knew this: "Ertang Garan has always wanted to trade with the Sifang Kingdom, and you know that there is always a shortage of food in the cafeteria. The farmland and pastures of the Quartet are truly enviable. ”

"It's just that the cavalry of the Tiger Yi is always harassing and plundering around, and the trade route may have to be detoured to avoid being looted."

"Don't worry, there's no problem now."

Wise Worm said.

Stoke was a little surprised: "Have you negotiated between the Quartet and the stables?" ”

Wise Worm scratched his face with his claws: "The stables have been taken over by the Quartet. ”

"Took over ......"

Stoke looked puzzled: "You mean, the Quartet has already captured the stables?" But yesterday, my vampire squad fought their cavalry. It's not that I don't believe it, it's just that how can I capture the entire human stable in just one day? ”

"Hu Yizi's main force of men and cavalry has more than 6,000 people, and there are about 10,000 reserve soldiers, not to mention these, there are more than 300,000 people in his territory, even if it is 300,000 pigs...... It's hard to kill it in a day. ”

"You're right."

Zhiworm nodded at his questioning: "But our method is more special. ”

It whistled.

A tall, cloak figure stepped over the threshold and slowly walked in.

The servants were dressed similarly to their master, Sapiens, wearing robes and carrying a huge backpack on their backs. His face was obscured by the hooded shadow under the christine lights of the castle.

However, even if he was half-hidden, Stoke recognized the other party at a glance.

The square face is broad-nosed, the eyes are full of ferocity, the shoulders are broad and powerful, and the wild blue tattoos on the face......

Stoker's hand holding the wine glass also trembled slightly: "Tiger Yizi...... How did he become like this? ”

At the command of the wise worm, the tall servant lifted his hood, revealing a clear face inside. The power that was stored in his body, as well as the sense of power oppression brought by the shell itself, proved that this was a demigod tiger Yizi.

It's just that at this time, his eyes were dilated, and he lost the spirit of the past.

"Of course I can't do it."

Sapiens smiled embarrassedly: "Although I can eat his brain, the premise is that he doesn't resist at all." However, Lord Yaoshen descended his divine might, and Hu Yizi was just a bigger insect. ”

When Stoke saw the other party's smug appearance, he couldn't help but curse in his heart.

What are you laughing at, you are a worm yourself!

At the same time, he was also amazed by the power of this Yao God.

Although Hu Yizi has lost his godhead, his own strength is extremely strong, and it is almost impossible to forcibly kill Hu Yizi who is guarded by cavalry - he can quickly escape from danger at any time, and it is even more unimaginable to capture Hu Yizi alive.

But the facts are in front of you.

This left Stoker's mind a little confused.

What to do?

The god Yao who served in the four kingdoms took matters into his own hands, which shows that he is bound to get here. Hu Yizi is the first, and then who is next? Noland, or me?

“…… I ate his brain, tamed this guy, and got a lot of interesting secrets from him. Now that he's empty-headed, he's become my hound, and there's no more threat. ”

The sapient insect moved its arms, and its ten claws gently stretched and retracted.

Stoke said calmly: "You guys made a move on Norland? ”

"The Duke is very perceptive."

Sapiens blinked, "But don't worry, Noland's side has never been a problem, because he's also one of ours." ”

"Yao Shen has always been generous and tolerant to his own people, and of course, if it is a stubborn enemy, then we will also clean it up for the gods. That's the subordinate's duty, isn't it? ”

“……”

Stoke immediately realized that the worst was coming.

"Duke, I'm here today, not to trade with you, but to inform you."

A bat flew in through the window and landed on the ground, recovering into a slender vampire body, and he said with some anxiety: "Lord Duke, there are all mages and corpse legions outside...... There are too many of them, they already border our line of defense, and the enemy is coming prepared. ”

Stoker's face was expressionless: "Don't panic, go outside first and wait for my order." ”

The vampire turned into a bat and flew out again.

"You want Ertangara."

Stoke looked at the Homo sapiens.

"Nope."

Zhiworm shook his head: "Ertang Garan was originally ours. As long as the flame of faith of the gods is struck, it can be easily transformed...... I'm here to inform you. ”

"Duke Stoke, in the name of Lord Yaoshen, your abilities have been recognized by the Quartet Kingdom, and you have been recruited by us."

Stoke was stunned: "Conscription? ”

"Not bad."

The wise worm said, "Your territory and your subordinates will be incorporated into the Quartet Kingdom. You can refuse, but then you will be perceived as a stubborn enemy. ”

“…… I need a little time to think about it. ”

"Okay."

……

Stoke made his way to the balcony on the ground floor of the castle, his cloak rattling in the cold wind.

The fifth layer of the abyss was still foggy, but he could see it clearly.

On the hill in front of the castle, the warriors of the Quartet like a tide, the mage regiment of Norland, and the centaur cavalry have all assembled, quietly waiting for the order to attack.

At the back of the castle is Nido Garan.

Stoke comes here every time he makes a big decision.

It was also here when the prince used to tell him.

Countless thoughts flashed through Stoker's mind, and there were two more useful countermeasures: one was to escape by himself - hide in the duel forest, although he would not be able to get out, he would also get temporary safety inside; The second is to resist with all their might, hoping to use the Garan Protector and the monks to stop the enemy's footsteps.

The muddy Hu Yizi downstairs is the end of failure.

Stoke pinched the bridge of his nose with his hand, closed his eyes and pondered.

He needs to make a difficult choice in a short period of time.

Life-changing choices often come without warning.

Just like that day many years ago, three dukes murdered the prince together. While they were discussing how to take turns to be princes, they were detonated by an inconspicuous earl who blew up the prince's corpse, was seriously injured in an instant, and then was executed by the young earl one by one.

On the fifth floor of the abyss, the vampire clan also lost three dukes on the same day that they lost their prince.

Many clansmen have privately discussed that this is Stoker's long-term plan, but in fact, it is just Stoker's judgment and action in a short period of time.

The time in this world is fleeting and doesn't come up until you're ready to be perfect.

The Prince's muffled but powerful voice was still in his ears.

- If you don't want to be destroyed by the storm, then become a storm.

Stoke took a deep breath and brushed his hair back with his hands.

He turned and descended slowly, with a decent, unflattering smile on his face, all the way to the messenger.

"It's an honor to be called up and it's great to stand with the winner."

Sapiens grinned: "I'll just say, you're sure to make a smart choice." Noland also said that you are a better recruiter than Hu Yizi. ”

Behind it, Hu Yizi's hollow eyes stared blankly ahead, like a hound that had lost its prey.

(End of chapter)