Earl

Han Dong silently observed Lucius's decision.

From the very beginning, Han Dong had been suspicious. Why was it such a coincidence? Lucius just happened to be leading Han Dong group to the mountainous area where "Scarlet Villa" was located, and Lucius also Blood Attribute...

"Indeed, everything was arranged by the Holy City."

Mr. Black and White had probably already spoken privately with the leader of the Scarlet Knight Order.

This journey to the Alagad Mountains is not only a test for Abel's survival, but also a special test for Lucius... The man who was selected into the Knight Order in second place also has great significance for the Holy City.

Is this a type of 'venture capital'?

"Captain Lucius, I've had the Arakkoa discuss some details with them... Let's depart in ten minutes."

"Um."

Han Dong made an excuse to leave the Stone Chamber.

"Simon, come here for a second."

Upon hearing Han Dong's call, the refugee leader immediately adopted a 'well-behaved' demeanor, quickly following along on the movable loess.

"What are your orders, my lord?"

"How many heretics and ordinary believers does your tribe have?"

"Including me, there are a total of 5 extraordinary individuals and 43 ordinary believers... Most of them have died during their escape or have been bewitched by the Blood Brew and become members of the manor."

"How much do you know about 'experiments'? Do you know the basic procedures of alchemy?"

"I don't know much about this."

This group of people living in the mountains, the "Earth Clan," only knew some techniques of "moving earth and constructing stones," apart from some Abyssal Demon Faction.

"Looks like I'll have to start with odd jobs." Han Dong was a little disappointed.

Simon, the black man, was very clever. He seemed to understand the meaning behind Han Dong's words and quickly said, "As long as it is the Lord's request, we are willing to try and learn. Our people can handle even the most basic physical labor."

"Hmm... it just so happens that the Underground Laboratory area of the manor is short of staff."

Han Dong's statement about "lacking people" has two meanings.

The first meaning is doing odd jobs.

The large Experiment Zone corresponding to the underground tomb has been completed. Dr. Swollen is in charge of many things, with the head Head Nurse assisting him.

If a pilot plant for anti-stress drugs is subsequently established, a certain number of workers must be assigned to supervise each stage of production.

The second meaning of "lacking people" is "experimental subject".

These believers, willing to sacrifice themselves for their masters, must be willing to do anything.

Simon was thrilled after receiving Han Dong's reply that he was willing to hire people.

Thank you so much!

Overwhelmed with emotion, Simon almost burst into tears, and grains of yellow earth spilled from around his eyes.

The otherworldly beings they served are dead, and their homeland has fallen.

It would be difficult for these refugees to survive alone under such circumstances. Even Though they went to the Gayn Forest, they would be attacked by some aggressive tribes and become food or slaves.

Han Dong nodded, "Hmm... If this matter can be resolved smoothly, I will take you to the manor."

"Alright! I just hope that the lord will not come into contact with the [Earl] for the time being... The Earl, who was directly blessed by the Blood God, has a high concentration and high quality of 'blood brew' flowing in his body."

As Earl of direct blood, he poses a great threat to you, my lord.

"I know what I'm doing."

"Let me add something: among your group of knights, the knight named ' Lucius ' is very powerful."

However, he seems to have unusual blood flowing through his veins, which may attract special attention from "Scarlet Villa," so be careful.

After killing the Earl's pet, I will arrange the shortest route so that everyone can escape the mountain area together.

The Earl may be mad, but he's still somewhat principled... As long as we reach the Gayn Forest, it certainly won't pursue us.

"Well, let's get ready to leave."

While Simon was leading Han Dong and his group, they were secretly moving through the mountain using the unique rock-moving and soil-controlling techniques of the Earth Clan.

[Scarlet Manor - Main Residence]

In a room filled with black needles, roses, chains, and bizarre specimens, the Earl is engaged in a True Physical Combat.

The Earl seemed to enjoy watching pure physical combat between people, and would always select heretics to participate in these paid fighting matches.

He sat cross-legged on the soft leather sofa, holding a glass of freshly brewed blood wine, enjoying the intense, pure physical confrontation.

The two fighters currently engaged in combat are both heretics infected with the Scarlet Curse (non-insect mutation) and have reached the "Third Stage," fighting a physical battle without the aid of any weapons.

The Transform Into of the Third Stage gives them more ' Flesh and Blood Power '.

One of them was a burly, bald man with two dark red arms covered in Blood Filaments growing from his back. His four arms worked together to launch rapid attacks using 'boxing techniques'.

The other was a short young man.

He chose to contain the power bestowed by the crimson within his body, without Walking Limbs. Instead, he improved his overall physical attributes through a method of ' Blood Circulation,' resulting in the young man's entire body being covered in Blood Filaments.

During the fight, the fast and agile youth had the upper hand, using primal methods of biting and claw attacks to continuously strip away the bald man's flesh...

It seemed the scales of victory were about to tip in favor of youth.

Snap!

The bald man's strong, deep red arm, which had grown out of his back, grabbed the young man's head and slammed it to the ground... and the battle was over.

"Here, this is your well-deserved reward."

The Earl handed over his empty wine glass.

The bald cultist stared at the few remaining drops of blood wine in his glass, kowtowing repeatedly in excitement... With this blood wine, he could become even stronger.

Knock knock knock!

There was a knock on the door.

An elderly butler, as thin as a bamboo pole but six meters tall and dressed impeccably, entered the room.

Because his height exceeds the height of the building, he had to hunch over the entire time, which, combined with his slender figure, gave him a very strange appearance.

"My Earl, according to the information reported by the servants, a 'very interesting' knightly party has arrived at the foot of the mountain."

"Oh... is this team even more interesting than the last one?"

"That's right, one of the knights seems to exude a slight aura of 'Lord'."

A hint of interest flashed in the Earl's eyes. "Hmm?! Did you capture him?"

"Before the nearest baron arrived, the group of knights had already fallen into the valley and temporarily disappeared... It seems to be related to the refugees living at the bottom of the mountain."

"A bounty has been placed; whoever captures the bloodline of these knights will receive a bottle of pure blood wine."

Upon hearing this, even the Old Butler's eyes flashed with a hint of greed.

"Yes... I will immediately Bounty Mission to the baron in charge of the different areas."

"Yes, if there are any special circumstances, notify me... Human Knight with the aura of the Lord is worth my personal attention."

The Earl revealed a red tongue and slowly licked around his lips.