"No, I only promised allegiance to Pinod. Eric replied. "Since he is just a lie and does not exist from beginning to end, then my agreement is naturally null and void. ”

"If you leave, do you have a place to go?" asked Ashrufat. "I'm sure you won't be able to go back to your homeland if you do that kind of thing. The Shem people won't welcome you, and nine times out of ten the Church has issued a wanted warrant for you, you won't have anywhere else to go across the entire Central Seven Kingdoms!"

"The world is big, and I have my own place. Eric replied. "For example, I can be incognito and become a mercenary. Anyway, I have no relatives and no reason, and it's easy to change your pretend. ”

"Eric," Ashrufat looked at him. Because of the previous electric shock, Eric is not able to move freely at the moment, and life and death are in his hands. But he knew that this stubborn old soldier would never give in to threats. If he was this kind of person, he would have been a petty official in the excavation site in the first place, instead of planning the escape. On the battlefield a long time ago, he would not give up the opportunity to retreat, risking his own safety for the victory or defeat of the whole army. "Don't jump to conclusions so quickly. I believe that I am a more worthy monarch to follow than others, and to those whom you have served before. ”

"You're very powerful. Eric replied. "But the force can only be used for destruction. You may be a very good commander, but that doesn't make you a good monarch. My sense of honor does not allow me to make any irresponsible vows. Scarlet Duke, it's a pity. ”

"If you want, you can be silent and stand aside and look at me. If you think I'm worthy of your allegiance, it's not too late for you to serve me. Ashrufat replied. After saying this, he looked at the four of Cade. The four of them were still unconscious, but even in the coma, their bodies could still be seen shaking from pain. On Cade's face, some fine hairs can be seen that are not there in the first place. In fact, it wasn't just his face, but his normal skin was starting to grow hair—brown hair like a mouse.

Ashrufat himself was slightly taken aback, if this was a mutation, it would be too fast. Carrie had told him that it would be nothing good if humans drank blood directly, but what he didn't expect was like this.

"The host, that's it. Carrie explained in her head. "In fact, it is still slow to take effect when you drink it directly. If you cut a wound on his body, dripping your blood into the wound, the changes will be faster. ”

"What will happen to them?"

"I told you that if they survived, their brains would be destroyed in the process of transformation. All the original memories, intelligence, personality, and other things have been erased, leaving only the instincts of beasts. They will become 'them', they will become a kind of beast that is as immortal as you are, but has no reason. You can easily detain their minds and control them at will. ”

"Kotoshin-sama has done a similar experiment, and I've kept the records. Carrie added.

"Then why didn't you tell me directly before?" Ashruphat looked at the four of them, and suddenly regretted a little.

"Well, because I think if you see it yourself, you can better understand it. It's easy to get immortality through your blood, but it's hard to keep your mind rational. Of course, it will take a lot of time for these people to complete this transformation. I suggest you get out of here and seal the outside when you get out. This ancient mausoleum is so strong that it cannot be broken out without intelligent creatures. Don't try to kill them now, know that you may need their help later. But you can also take a good look here and see how they mutate in detail......"

Ashrufat didn't want to go any further. "We're out of the woods. He said to everyone.

The battle outside is long over. When Cade rushed in through the outskirts with the servant's answer, he had no idea what would happen to him. The soldiers he brought with him were scattered throughout the mausoleum, carrying out the search orders. So in the ensuing raids, they could barely organize effective resistance. Coupled with the fear of the undead, most of the soldiers couldn't react for a while, and they didn't know what to do. All those who spontaneously resisted and tried to stop the undead were killed, and the rest were still there. They may still have weapons in their hands, but they have long lost the will to fight in their hearts.

The rebels who had been captured (they didn't know the truth of the story, but interpreted it normally) quickly turned against the undead. They took the soldiers' weapons and tied them up instead. In this situation, when the tide was gone and there was no chance, the soldiers chose to surrender.

Soon, they came to the ground. As mentioned earlier, this is a wilderness, but the area is large enough that hundreds of people can gather here.

Ashruphat looked at the captives gathered in a group, dejected and terrified.

"Listen, everyone!" he said loudly to the rebels, who were also uneasy as they were seeing vampires and the undead army for the first time. "Kasek has sent half of his troops here, and the city is empty now. This is a great opportunity he has given us, and today I will plant my flag at the head of the city of Meno!"

......

Kasek got up from the bed and got dressed. He slept well this time, and these few days were the most restful and solid days he had slept in so long. He's had enough of being a lord here! When a powerful vampire roams the wild like a wolf waiting for an opportunity, it's hard for a lord to sleep soundly, and even more so for him.

However, it seems that the protection of the gods has suddenly arrived. It's like a patient who has been suffering from a long-suffering illness and suddenly meets a famous doctor who has a wonderful hand to rejuvenate, and the guy named Cade suddenly jumps out and brings him the news that he can't be better.

Baron Pinod was just a lie, a lie that some daring fellow had made up at will, and then defended it because it was profitable. Not only that, but Cade agrees to lead the city's troops to destroy the rebels who pretend to be vampires. And the reward he asks for is nothing more than a mere commemorative sword.

In addition to this big pie falling from the sky, several other good things followed. A representative of the Chamber of Commerce approached him and bought him a series of rights such as mining rights and business rights in the Meno region at a high price. It must be said that, although he was entitled to these rights as a liege, they never brought him half an income. What's even more rare is that the representative opened his mouth to propose a variety of price discounts far beyond his imagination. And his able butler helped him negotiate better terms. With this income, he settled the soldiers' arrears in one go, which had been in arrears for so long that a large-scale army mutiny could occur at any time.

If nothing else, the "ten-year mining rights" alone are enough for him to pay off half of his debts. Whatever the Chambers of Commerce found in his territory, in ten years' time, they would have to come back to him.

The problem of vampires has been solved, and the problem of debt has been reduced to a small matter. The problem that had been bothering him suddenly disappeared. His originally gloomy life became brilliant and full of sunshine. He could finally live like a true nobleman, enjoying his life in gorgeous clothes, well-cooked food, luxurious mansions, hordes of maids......

"Your sir, your dinner is ready. Someone said to him.

By the time Kasek sat down at the table, his dinner had been neatly arranged. Dinner consisted of boiled beans with bacon - a rather elaborate meal for a mercenary, but for a nobleman, it was a dish that could not be put on the table. But it doesn't matter, this is the last period of his poor life. The contract with the Chamber of Commerce had been signed, and the damned peasants soon understood that the vampire rebels who were supporting them were completely finished. They have to make up all the taxes they haven't paid for so long...... No, that's not enough! Previously, they relied on the support of vampires, and even openly refused to pay taxes, and even attacked the tax collectors he dispatched, and this behavior must be severely punished, and they must be killed! When the time comes, he will become a ......

By the way, he should also take this opportunity to marry a wife for himself...... Maybe you can also marry a few side chambers and concubines......

"Any news on this?" asked the servant beside him as he ate. Along with his bright future, boiled beans with salted meat are also exceptionally delicious. "Have the soldiers who surrounded the rebels returned?"

"Not yet, sir. The servant looked out the window and looked at the sky. In fact, it is not yet the time for dinner in ordinary people's homes, because there is still some time before dusk. "But didn't Master Cade say he won't be back until tomorrow morning at the latest?"

"I forgot. Kasek stopped eating. "Then let's wait until tomorrow. If he comes back, remember to let me know as soon as possible, and wake me up directly even if I am sleeping. ”

"My lord, it's not quite right. It's probably going to rain. One of the servants looked at the sky outside. The sky was a little darker, and dark clouds obscured the sun. Of course, there's nothing to worry about, and although the rainy season is over, there's nothing surprising about a rainstorm.

"If it's raining, it will take more time for Cade to get back. ”

Suddenly, there was a sound of rapid footsteps outside, and it was someone running towards here at a very fast speed. Then, the door to the room was pushed open, and a panting, pale man rushed in. Kasek recognized this as one of his officers, who had been sent by him to clean up the crooks. And the look on the officer's face - it was not the look of returning from a victory.

"Lord Count, we have been tricked!" the officer shouted. "Vampires are real!"

Kasek's hand shook and the fork fell to the ground.

"What's going on, what's going on?" Kasek regained his composure after a few seconds.

"That's right!" said the officer, angrily. "The whole thing is a trap! Cade took us to the mountains and told me to wait there with my team, and then the vampires appeared with an army of the undead and immediately attacked us. Faced with the disparity in numbers, I had no choice but to fight and retreat. And the other brothers who went with Cayde are probably more than lucky!"

"What?!" Kasek stood up suddenly. Suddenly, he thought of something, took a few steps to the window, and stared at the sky. The sky was overcast and gray, making the hot summer sun weak, but if it was to say rain, the clouds were not dark enough. He stared at the clouds in the sky and did not move for a long time.

"Quick! close the gates!" Kasek suddenly turned his head and ordered the people around him. "Close it at once, let all the remaining soldiers go up to the city, and prepare for defense. ”

Several people around him had not yet come to their senses, and stood there without moving, just looking at him suspiciously.

"It's not for nothing that the vampire set this trap, he's trying to cut my defenses!" Cassek roared. But before his men could act, he heard commotion and cries outside.

"The vampire is coming!" a clear cry came from outside.