"Don't put it so harshly," Draco corrected him. "It's just having one of your Werewolf cooperate with us to study the new Werewolf genes. At most, it'll be drawing some blood or letting him bite us—that's all."
"Actually, with our strength, we don't even need your consent to take them back. Helping you solve your vampire problem is purely out of interest. Otherwise, when we captured you two before, we would have already..."
The unspoken meaning was understood by everyone present.
Raze's pride was wounded by these words. His breathing became heavy, and the hair on his body seemed to stand on end, as if he might enter battle mode at any moment.
Lucian restrained the enraged Raze, forcibly suppressing his beastly impulses, and began to reassess both sides. "It seems we overestimated the equality of this negotiation."
"I can give you a clear answer." Draco remained noncommittal, then presented his proposed cooperation plan.
"What we can do is carry out a decapitation strike, eliminating those high-ranking members who advocate war, and those vampires whose thinking is irrevocably changed—those who have been severely brainwashed and are still obsessed with hunting Werewolf. After that, we'll support a new regime. This way, we'll give your Werewolf clan some closure and prevent a stalemate between the two sides."
Hermione agreed with Draco's plan and chimed in, "We can't help the Werewolf wipe out the entire vampire race; that wouldn't be a good thing—and it would be the same as vampires hunting Werewolf."
Lucian's expression turned serious. The other party was right; racial hatred would only bring endless turmoil to this land.
Seeing his expression, Draco offered a new option. "If you can accept the previous plan—then we can go a step further and help Werewolf and vampires achieve a historic reconciliation."
Hermione was a little surprised.
She truly hadn't expected Draco to go to such lengths, while Trillian awaited the Werewolf's reaction.
"Reconcile?" Raze scoffed instantly, his face full of resistance and mockery. "Shake hands with the vampires who slaughtered our people? That's far too easy a statement!"
Lucian's tense expression froze for a moment; the word "reconciliation" was practically a pipe dream for both races.
After a moment of silence, he slowly shook his head. "Six hundred years of enmity—can it be erased by a single change of regime?"
He didn't immediately refuse, but he also wouldn't easily believe anything.
Reason told him that this might be the best way to end the war between the two races, but the deep-rooted hatred between the two races prevented him from agreeing rashly. Lucian could only stare intently into Draco's eyes, trying to hear if he had any plans for the next step, whether this proposal was a well-thought-out solution or just a pie in the sky.
"We've only just met. I'm just a wizard, not a god. The specific plans haven't been finalized yet," Draco said frankly. "But I can guarantee one thing,"
"I will vouch for the reconciliation between your two tribes."
"If I help you defeat the main armed forces and high-ranking warlords of the vampire clan, those vampires and you Werewolf will have a better understanding of my strength. At that time, it's highly likely that no one will dare to openly restart the war."
After hearing these words, Raze's anger subsided slightly, but he still felt awkward and couldn't completely let go of the hatred that had been building up for hundreds of years.
He insisted with a stern face. "Relying on the intimidation of outsiders to forcibly suppress the conflict between the two sides is only treating the symptoms, not the root cause. Even if no one dares to take action openly, there will be no shortage of private retaliation and sneak attacks."
Even so, he had to admit in his heart that...
This is indeed the best possible outcome at present.
Compared to the endless blood war between the two races,
Having a powerful third party overseeing and restraining the Werewolf pack at least provides them with a period of respite and peace.
Lucian also softened somewhat, "If that's the case... it could indeed deter radical elements within both races."
But he still had deep concerns.
"A verbal guarantee is far from enough. Once the mission is over and you leave, the constraint will vanish."
However, this premise is indeed more practical than empty talk about reconciliation, so I can consider this plan for the time being.
Hermione sat to the side, her gaze fixed on Draco's profile, once again captivated by her Young Master Malfoy.
With Draco taking the lead, things took this turn—and his proposed solution is highly likely to stop the war, rather than cause more bloodshed.
This is the result she most hoped for.
Trillian also sighed inwardly:
As expected of the young master, he's truly amazing.
Trillian objectively analyzed and added, "Actually—this is the most advantageous outcome for you. Think about it, you've been at a disadvantage for centuries. Even if we help you eliminate the main force of the vampires that hunt you, after the two sides are locked in a life-or-death struggle, the other side may still make a comeback. At that time, you will face a new round of annihilation."
"Bullshit!" Raze retorted indignantly, "The tables have turned! We Werewolf are no longer prey to be slaughtered! We've developed weapons specifically designed to counter vampires, and..."
Lucian's face darkened, and a sharp glare swept over him, forcefully stopping his impulse to continue speaking recklessly.
Raze didn't elaborate, but his face was filled with the arrogance and confidence of a rising race. "Even without your help, given time, we can still overthrow the vampire rule head-on, eradicate those vampires who have harmed our people, and completely wipe them out!"
"Is that so?" Draco chuckled, then casually guessed, "You're risking being hunted by vampires to go out this time, it can't just be for routine patrols or gathering supplies, right—are you looking for someone?"
Raze froze, his pupils dilated, and he instinctively looked at Lucian beside him. His caught-off-guard expression was clearly seen by Hermione and Trillian.
Hermione remained calm and didn't interrupt, leaving the situation to Draco to lead and observing how the Werewolf would respond.
Trillian raised the corners of her mouth, watching the scene with great interest, thinking: What other good show can the young master put on?
Lucian ignored the flustered and disoriented Raze, and remained unfazed by the unexpected question. Instead, he asked, "Our purpose in coming here is a private matter for the wolf clan. I wonder what Mr. Malfoy's intention is in asking about this?"