Earl

Let's go back to last night.

Han Dong was alone in his dormitory.

On the last day, Han Dong stopped all training and studying and just needed to rest... At the same time, Han Dong also needed to finalize something, something that needed to be prepared in advance.

In the bathroom.

Han Dong had just taken a hot shower, stood in front of the bathroom cabinet, staring at his emaciated reflection in the mirror.

Take a sharp razor.

It's not for shaving, but for gently cutting your fingers.

However.

The blood did not flow slowly into the pool as expected.

Instead, they appear as Blood Filaments streaks, swaying and intertwining in the air.

Slowly, a small head that Han Dong was familiar with was woven together.

The Scarlet Count (whose head is about 1/6 the size of a normal head) wears "Conical Goggles" around his eyes.

"Hahaha! You're even crazier than me... you actually want to preserve a wisp of my consciousness!"

The familiar sound of maniacal laughter echoed in the bathroom.

As Demps's 'mother' saw.

Han Dong deliberately preserved a wisp of the Scarlet Count's consciousness in order to better take over the Scarlet Manor.

After all, the 'network of relationships' that the Earl had spent decades building was invaluable to Han Dong, and Han Dong, as the lord, would definitely be able to use it one day.

However.

The process of "breaking the seed" will inevitably kill the alien demon.

At least both the body and soul will be absorbed by the knight.

The reason why the Earl was able to retain a sliver of consciousness was due to the "Conical Goggles" worn on his face... which were also an important means of survival for the Earl.

After defeating the Earl.

The Conical Goggles were collected by Han Dong and stored in the Biological Laboratory under sealed conditions... Only recently have he slowly tried to release the Earl's consciousness to conduct some basic communication.

"Tomorrow's Knight Selection might encounter some unusual circumstances, and we'll need your help then..."

"Knight Selection! Hmm... a very interesting human activity."

However, I only have a wisp of consciousness left, and I can't even launch a counterattack inside you, so how can I help you in a dangerous situation?

Are you going to find me a body of a [bloodline] so I can appear as your servant?

Han Dong smiled and nodded, "More or less... However, I will reshape your physical body in a unique way to deal with some emergencies."

The Earl laughed wildly again, "Ha ha... ha ha! Why do you think I would help you? We are true mortal enemies."

"Nemesis? Our war is over, and I have won... You are nothing but my prisoner of war. The Earl of the Scarlet Villa, can't you even afford to lose this little thing?"

"A prisoner...that's quite an interesting identity."

Han Dong continued to offer his terms, "If you are willing to assist me... I can give you something very interesting."

A living limb, also possessing the attribute of "maniacal laughter," is now at your command.

"What is that?"

[Laughter] is an extremely rare attribute.

The Earl, who possesses the "Mobile Deed," has never encountered a second life form with the "Laughter" attribute during his invasions of various tribes.

Han Dong's words immediately piqued the Earl's interest.

That's all.

A completely sealed "Clown Arm" was taken out of the head space.

In this setting where discussions revolve around transactions and the occupation of consciousness, it's naturally inconvenient for the Clown Arm to express its own opinions.

"Yes! There really is!"

The Earl could sense the same [Laughter] attribute emanating from this strange arm, along with a very strange power... a power he had never seen outside the city.

"This isn't the arm of a creature from outside the city, is it? Could it be the arm of some kind of being in the [Destiny Space] that only humans can enter?"

"That's right... If you are willing to cooperate with me, this arm will be yours, serving as a temporary vessel for your consciousness."

Also, I have something very interesting to tell you, Earl.

The main body of this arm is my next target; it's a very strong being... even stronger than you in terms of maniacal laughter.

"When the time comes, we can join forces to kill it, and it's not impossible that we can give you its entire body."

"Oh?! A laugh attribute even stronger than mine?"

A bloodshot glint flashed in the Earl's eyes; he was quite intrigued...

"Hmm... as long as you're willing to sign this contract, everything is negotiable..."

The most important moment has finally arrived.

Just like Han Dong, who once served as a master's supervisor, used various "preferential policies" to lure students to his research group and make them his Tool Person.

current.

Han Dong generated an equal contract through the "Faceless Head".

Once the Earl signs this contract, it will be completely harmless to Han Dong and he can be used by him.

Of course, Han Dong, as the second party, will also provide the Earl with various forms of preferential treatment.

"Loser's clause?"

Han Dong did not deliberately avoid the Earl's question.

"Pretty much... Now that you've fallen to this point, do you have any better way to survive?"

Why don't you just keep working with me? Maybe you'll see something completely new that you've never seen before.

Even so, it's better than dying.

"The Destiny Space... is indeed a field that interests me a lot."

And there's another being whose laughter is even stronger than mine... Alright! You must take me to see that laughing being.

That's all.

The Earl separated a thin line of Blood Filaments from his face and signed his name in the lower corner of the contract - Bach Daxor Volakott von Diaz d'Alen.

"The arm is yours now... Do you need me to erase the consciousness within it?"

"No need... just lend me a little blood."

The "Conical Goggles" are worn as bracelets and are fastened directly to the Clown's Arm.

The Earl's head turned into a smear of blood and instantly burrowed into his arm.

Forcibly erasing the remaining clown consciousness within... the fragmented clown consciousness carried by the severed limbs is absolutely no match for the Earl.

Slowly.

A "laughing mark" appears on the back of the hand.

"Phew... We finally reached a cooperation agreement ahead of schedule."

The first step of Han Dong's grand plan has finally been a success.

After establishing a proper relationship, it will be a good opportunity to test the Earl during the Knight Selection and make an effective attempt.

The place where the Earl truly needs to be used is the Destiny Space.

Han Dong must ensure the Earl's 'stability' and 'availability' before entering [Derry Town].

Timeline regression.

The second move Han Dong unleashed was to inject the Earl's consciousness into it.

It consumed half of its energy to create a temporary Blood Plague body for the Earl.

Transform Into the Earl's strongest form from his lifetime, he directly attacks Death.

"This is... an Otherworldly being? Mature Body that can Tentacle Transformation? But it doesn't contain any contaminants. How did this kid do that?"

He stared at the few Blood Plague spots that had appeared on his arm.

Death became slightly serious.

The Silver Scythe spun, instantly severing the heads of the two dogs that attacked from the left and right.

Facing the count charging Earl- on.

He took a step forward before death, extending his free left hand.

A finger touched the Earl's forehead.

"Forbidden Technique for the Dead: Black Coffin"

moment.

A coffin covered with black crosses instantly sealed the Earl inside, annihilating him in death... neutralizing Han Dong's second move.

only...

The two dog heads that were previously severed by the sickle have died because the main body is dead.

It immediately disintegrated into a pool of blood.

The blood spreading across the arena mingled with the remaining black flesh from the first attack (the Hyperplastic Arm)... It seemed the Earl's consciousness had been preemptively transferred.