Master-Servant Contract
Opening my eyes, I discovered that the key point of the formation was just a few steps behind Vladimir, right at the center of the entire magic circle. 👻💥 🐼🐠
Unlike the magic circle that sealed Volibear before, this array's core is filled with very strong energy, with Spiritual Power surging like a fountain. It cannot be destroyed without sufficient power.
If the first strike fails, Vladimir will inevitably strengthen his defenses, making the opportunity even less likely.
I silently gathered my strength, and at the same time I saw the anti-magic longsword at Darius's waist, and decided to use this sword to insert it into the core of the formation in a moment!
Vladimir was unaware of my plans and assumed I was gathering strength to attack him.
"Stop your futile struggles, just wait for the Immortal Fortress to become my pool of blood, hahaha!"
"Darius, throw the sword over here!" I shouted.
Darius heard my words, swung his great axe, forcing back the vampires around him, and then drew his anti-magic sword and threw it into the air.
I kept my eyes on Vladimir, pretending to attack him to lower his guard.
When the longsword came to me, I suddenly poured the power I had just gathered into it and then thrust it directly into the core of the formation!
Vladimir clearly hadn't expected me to do this, and it was too late to react. The other four powerful vampires who had just been resurrected also didn't have time to defend themselves and could only watch helplessly as the array's core was destroyed.
As the magic-suppressing longsword pierced the center of the array, I felt the energy there instantly dissipate, and the blood-red Magic Array dimmed in an instant—I had destroyed it!
The vampires around us can no longer be resurrected, but our people are the opposite; they no longer need to worry about the magic circle and can all join the battle!
The situation changed immediately. I just need to hold off four powerful vampires, Swain hold off Vladimir, and then we'll win once our army wipes them out!
My idea was good, and things went even more smoothly than I expected, because the four resurrected vampires actually launched an attack on Vladimir!
At first, I thought they were helping their master launch some powerful offensive, but judging from how desperately they were fighting, it didn't seem like it.
Were they merely being controlled before, and now that the magic array has been destroyed, have they turned against us?
Whatever the reason, it's a good thing that they're willing to help, and they've shown great strength. If I hadn't launched a surprise attack with my Spiritual Power, I might not have been able to defeat them.
Vladimir, on the other hand, was in a much worse situation. He was not much stronger Swain to begin with, and now, facing the combined attack of four vampires, he was completely unable to fight back.
"You traitors, you've actually helped the enemy!"
"We're not helping them, we just want to kill you!"
Judging from their tone, it was similar to what I thought. These vampires weren't willingly subservient to Vladimir; now that they'd broken free, they wanted revenge.
Without the protection of the magic circle, Vladimir's barrier was quickly shattered by our combined efforts, revealing a soft body beneath it.
I plunged the Gale Sword into his heart with little effort. Blood gushed out, but I used the Wind Force to block it and splash it back onto himself.
Vladimir was killed again, and we won again!
The surrounding minions were quickly slaughtered, and half of the remaining stronger vampires, like the four vampires, had been forced into the battle, leading to infighting.
As dusk fell, the setting sun cast its light on this blood-soaked land, reminding me of the scene during the first coup, only this time it was far more brutal.
The four powerful vampires watched us warily after killing Vladimir, wondering what we would do. I didn't know what to do either, so I looked at Swain:
"What should we do with them? Should we kill them all?"
"They are all vampires who have harmed many people, but in essence, they are no different from those evil mages. As long as they don't disrupt the structure of Noxus, there's no need to exterminate them."
I don't know what Swain meant by "structure," maybe it's the balance of the food chain? Anyway, the vampires breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this; they knew Swain meant what he said.
"So that means you're letting them go?"
"Sure, but I have a few questions I'd like to ask. Please cooperate."
Swain very polite, and there was no need for them to be on the verge of conflict. By this time, the sun had already set, and they took off their hats and masks, revealing several pale faces, which appeared to be two men and two women.
And so, amidst the cacophony of battle sounds around us, we began to chat with these vampires.
Through conversation, I learned that these vampires, like Vladimir, had lived for hundreds of years and were people from the very beginning of Noxus's founding.
They were once mages who served Vladimir, and had a "Master-Servant Contract" with him.
The Master-Servant Contract is a form of Blood Magic. A servant who signs the pact cannot disobey the master's will, nor can they even entertain the thought of disobeying, as if they have dedicated their soul to the master.
This was not a contract they signed voluntarily, but rather one they were tricked into signing by Vladimir. He didn't trust anyone but the power of magic, which is why he exerted control over them.
Although they cannot have thoughts of betrayal after signing the contract, it does not mean that they have no other feelings. They often feel that their actions are not from their own hearts, and they often suffer, but they do not know why.
It wasn't until I attacked their minds with my Spiritual Power, shattering the Master-Servant Contract, that I released their souls. Although they didn't say thank you, I could hear their gratitude in their words.
The Magic Circle Vladimir set up was the pinnacle of his Blood Magic; after years of preparation, the circle had become incredibly powerful.
The Magic Circle is now in its final preparation stage and will be activated soon. At that time, the entire Immortal Fortress will be quickly covered by Blood Magic, becoming a vampire paradise.
This final stage is also the most energy-consuming, which is why Vladimir frequently commits acts to replenish his magic power in order to ensure the smooth activation of the magic circle.
The blood of the strong has a better restorative effect, so he set his sights on the Noxus high-ranking officials, who were all elites from various fields, with powerful and potent blood, including Darius.
Unexpectedly, I saw through his identity and joined forces with Swain and others to launch an attack, sealing him away in one fell swoop.
Later, when we were besieged, these vampires took advantage of the chaos to go to the council and rescue Vladimir. He hastily activated the formation, but its power was greatly reduced.
As for Vladimir's purpose, I already know it: to welcome Mordekaiser's return. Needless to say, the exact time will be during the next invasion of the Shadow Isles!
Just as we were chatting with several vampires, suddenly a spurt of blood gushed out, and one of the vampires had a hole pierced through his chest!