At that moment, several Blood Clan members sat in a hall, scarlet drinks placed beside them as they discussed their next move.
At the head of the group sat a bald man with high cheekbones and sinister eyes. He was none other than the family patriarch, "Giles."
The ones seated below him were all core members of the family as well.
The slightly plump Blood Clan member from before was seated in the middle.
"Father, now that we've entered Dragon Country territory, when are we going to attack the Dragon Country Corpse Nest?"
"We can't rush this."
Giles pondered for a moment. "If we act rashly, we could very well be picked off one by one by the other side. It would be exactly like that old Dragon Country saying."
"What old saying?" the slightly plump Blood Clan member asked.
"...Calabash Brothers Save Grandpa."
Giles said after a brief pause.
"Oh~~"
The other Blood Clan members looked enlightened, finding it deeply reasonable. As expected of their patriarch—his understanding of Dragon Country culture was profound.
Giles continued.
"So, we need to wait until the other Zombie Tides have finished assembling before launching the attack."
"Also... several lords are currently taking Mount Dongyue and Tech Headquarters, Dragon Country's former headquarters. It will be safer once they have captured both places."
The slightly plump Blood Clan member was somewhat unwilling upon hearing this.
"Then we'll have to wait a long time..."
"It won't take much longer. You should have faith in the strength of those lords."
The "lords" Giles mentioned were naturally the count's adopted sons and daughters. Every one of them possessed extraordinary combat power and outstanding talent...
"Fine, then."
The slightly plump Blood Clan member spread his hands, looking helpless.
Next, Giles explained several other matters, including the Zombie Tides that