Reckless Is Only a Façade

After listening to Russell's analysis, Michael realized that strength was really important. Without strength, he could only be a sycophant, and even goddesses wouldn't give him a second glance.

But with power, everything will be different; he will become the strongest sycophant!

No, the harsh reality shows that a sycophant with power is not a sycophant at all; he is a pursuer who is much closer to the goddess than a mere sycophant.

It is said that Selene has been single for 600 years and is still a bachelor. Michael believes that this is the arrangement of fate and the guidance from God. Russell is the proof. Listening to the big boss will not be wrong.

The above is purely Michael's imagination. Russell injected Amelia's and Lucian's blood into his body at the same time and then left him to his own devices.

Michael said that Selene was the coolest and smelled the best around him.

However, he didn't realize that his easy acquisition of immense power had severely provoked Selene.

The Moon Goddess, who was already filled with envy, now made up her mind and came before Russell: "Father, please grant me the same power as them."

"Oh, for revenge?"

"Yes... for revenge, and for the sunlight."

Russell raised an eyebrow. Another vampire yearning for light, living in darkness but with his heart turned towards the light—this kind of sentiment seems to have been popular since the Three Kingdoms period.

Upon closer reflection, he was no different. Although he often played villains and was often disguised as the leader of Hydra in the Marvel Universe, he knew that Hydra was a good person.

"Father, are you still listening?"

"Ah... I'm listening, please continue!"

Seeing Selene's devout appearance, Russell felt the respect she showed him, a respect stemming from faith. He thought to himself that it was boring and that his pretentious act last night was indeed a failure.

If he hadn't acted that way last night, Selene would still think of him as a lecherous man, and she might have made some small sacrifices in her pursuit of power. It's a scene common in many movies: the female protagonist grits her teeth, comforting herself by thinking of it as...

Cough cough!

Of course, even if Selene made a small sacrifice, Russell wouldn't agree. He's a man of principle; vampires are on his blacklist, and he won't touch them or criticize them.

In fact, even if he weren't on the blacklist, Russell would still refuse without hesitation. Many people misunderstand him; his unconventional lifestyle is just an outward appearance, he's not that kind of person.

Injecting the last two portions of blood into Selene's body creates a blue-skinned moon goddess. Russell then gathers the four main Kong, ready to reap the rewards of this World Quest.

He analyzed the forces at his disposal: four mixed-blood individuals, all of whom were enhanced individuals with extremely high bloodline purity. Only Selene, due to her status as a third-generation vampire, was slightly weaker compared to the other three.

With top-tier combat power, excluding him, four against two is enough to utterly crush Viktor and Marcus.

Next up is the lower-level combat force, commonly known as cannon fodder. Lucian's Werewolf alone are not enough, and even having UV Bullets is a bit lacking.

London is the home of vampires, Werewolf are a formidable force hiding in the sewers, but once they leave the sewers and come out into the open, they become less impressive.

"Amelia, when will your America subordinates be able to get here?" Russell looked at the map and marked the location of Blood Castle with a red cross.

Tonight!

"OK, get ready, we'll start the operation tomorrow morning." Without further ado, Russell made the decision decisively.

"Father, are we going to attack Blood Castle?" Lucian asked excitedly. After enduring for more than 600 years, he could finally avenge his wife and children.

"That's right. Go back and gather your men. Launch a full-scale attack on Blood Castle at 2 a. m."

"As you command, the Werewolf will not let you down!"

Lucian grinned maliciously. He hadn't considered failure. With a mythical figure like an angel or a holy son as his backer, how could he possibly fail!

Justice will prevail!

Full of confidence, Lucian has already begun to think about how to kill Viktor: should he cut off his head or slit his arteries to bleed him out?

After thinking it over, Lucian decided to let Viktor die in the sun, in the same way Viktor had executed his wife and children.

Blood Castle!

The vampires' headquarters in Europe, their base of operations for centuries, is also the final resting place of the Grand Elder whose power changed hands.

Ever since the failed ambush on Amelia at the train station, the traitor Klein has been in a state of anxiety and unease because it's been too quiet; Amelia has vanished without a trace.

It's like a storm approaching; the quieter the prelude, the more terrifying the outburst.

Based on Klein's understanding of Amelia, she is mediocre in political maneuvering but an absolute master of warfare, and she also holds grudges.

Intelligence indicates that the vampire forces in the America are very active and have gathered a large number of people, all of which suggests that Amelia is planning a war.

Later, Selene's disappearance made him even more uneasy. The enemy was lurking in the shadows, watching him, ready to deliver a fatal blow if he made a mistake.

The final straw for Klein was Lucian, the supposed ally who ignored him, with dozens of calls going unanswered and eventually his phone being switched off.

Just now, Lucian, whose phone was off, contacted him, saying that something big had happened and it was inconvenient to talk over the phone; they wanted to discuss it in person.

As a politician, Klein said that this was something he had already done before, and that Lucian had not only betrayed the alliance but also wanted to kill him.

Amelia wants to kill him, Lucian wants to kill him too. It's very possible that the two have joined forces. Even if the possibility is small, Klein wouldn't dare to gamble with his life.

He made a decision entirely on his own terms: to awaken the sleeping Viktor and find a powerful backer. This went against his plans, but for the sake of his life, a hundred years of subservience was better than losing his life in the next second.

Thinking this, Klein knelt on the ground with practiced ease. "My master, Amelia has betrayed us. She wants to kill you and Elder Marcus."

On the stone throne directly in front of him sat a emaciated, desiccated corpse, its back and arms covered with needles, receiving blood from blood bags. Its dried skin regained its elasticity, and its aura gradually grew stronger.

Viktor, one of the Grand Elder, is the most powerful person in the vampire clan!

Viktor opened his eyes, his gaze icy as he looked at the kneeling Klein: "Why did Amelia betray you at this time? What exactly did you do?"

"My master, everything I have done has been strictly in accordance with your instructions, without any selfishness or overstepping of my bounds. Please believe me, I know nothing of her betrayal."

Klein wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, his story being seven parts truth and three parts false, omitting some unimportant details.

Viktor didn't pursue the matter further. The Grand Elder were already engaged in open and covert power struggles, and while Amelia's betrayal was unexpected, it was also somewhat understandable. He had initially ordered Klein to drive Amelia away precisely to prevent her betrayal and to kill him in his slumber.

Viktor realized that the conflict between the Grand Elder was too deep and had reached the breaking point, making it unrealistic for each of them to be in charge for a century.

The old, unjust system needs to be abolished, and after killing Amelia, he will formulate new policies.

Marcus was still asleep, and Viktor didn't intend to wake him. After all, the capable should do more, and he would make the decision himself.

After thinking for a while, Viktor finally spoke up, blaming Marcus Klein, you shouldn't have woken me up!"

"Yes, my master, but I trust you more than Elder Marcus."

"Shut up, you idiot. The vampire clan has survived for thousands of years because of strict adherence to this system. You have violated the law and will inevitably be punished. I cannot interfere in this matter; the committee will pronounce your sentence."

Viktor is a competent politician, so he made the most self-serving decision. Even if he was a hundred percent satisfied with Klein waking him up instead of Marcus, someone still had to take the blame.

Moreover, even if there's no novelty involved in changing laws that have been in effect for thousands of years, there still needs to be a pretext; otherwise, there's no point in doing so and no gimmick to create a buzz.

Yes, Klein is showing signs of instability. Suppressing him will make things more interesting!

Klein knelt on the ground, looking miserable, but he breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that his life was spared.

The boss makes you take the blame because you still have value. If one day there are no more scapegoats, that would be terrible, meaning you've been abandoned.

"Awooo! Awooo—"

In the distance, the sudden howls of wolves rang out from all directions, echoing throughout the entire Blood Castle. Klein's heart, which had just settled, suddenly clenched, and he thought to himself that he was doomed.

"What's going on? Why are there so many Werewolf...?"

Viktor jumped to his feet, his eyes filled with disbelief. As if he had just realized something, he said with murderous intent, "Klein, you betrayed me?"