What exactly is the image of Vampire?
According to the Papal State, Vampire are resurrected corpses embodying filth, uncleanliness, and ugliness, devoid of humanity (primarily because those who can become Vampire harbor great resentment, and upon resurrection, they naturally lose their humanity), running counter to the holiness of God.
Although Vampire are a real species, only the Papal State take them seriously, since their numbers are small and they pose far less of a threat to the kingdom than wild boars in the mountains.
However, the image of Vampire has undergone a huge reversal in Sesvia.
With the rise of Vampire clans, words like mysterious, elegant, noble, and gentlemanly—words that were previously completely unrelated to Vampire —were all applied to them. This led to their gradual spread in the Kingdom of Sesvia, making them a Vampire race with immense appeal to people.
I still feel like the Vampire from Twilight have that vibe.
The King of Sesvia was one of his biggest fans.
He has even submitted a membership application to the Blood Red Church in hopes of achieving immortality!
After all, it's immortality—what emperor or species could resist that temptation?
At noon, the Sesvia royal family and nobility had already begun preparations.
The entire palace hall was wiped spotless, and all sorts of luxury goods, treasures, and decorations were moved from the sleeping quarters to the main hall to showcase the grandeur of the Sesvia royal family.
Rare ingredients that the poor would never see in their entire lives are heated, cooked, and placed on the table.
However, considering that Vampire can only feed on blood, the king issued a decree months in advance, summoning all the wives and daughters of the lords to the palace for a state banquet.
Only noblewomen are worthy of the taste of the Blood Clan!
Although he hasn't become Vampire yet, the king already considers himself Vampire, and has even started to elevate the status of Vampire.
This has caused great hardship for the various lords of Sesvia, who are currently fighting on the front lines against the Papal State' soldiers, enduring a miserable existence. Meanwhile, their wives and daughters are being used by the king to entertain guests – a truly incompetent and tyrannical act!
As night fell, the royal palace in Sesvia was bustling with activity.
Beautiful noblewomen dressed in luxurious attire smiled charmingly in the main hall, their fair and delicate legs occasionally exposed as they walked, which was even more captivating.
King Andrew II of Sesvia stood nervously and excitedly at the gates of the royal castle, accompanied by a group of royal family members, awaiting the arrival of the noble Blood Clan.
All the members of the royal family, big and small, were visibly excited, trembling with excitement at the thought of soon entering the ranks of immortals.
Andrew II, his face flushed and brimming with pride, declared, "From this day forward, I, King Andrew II of Sesvia, will rule this country for all eternity and become the eternal royal family of Sesvia!"
He was indeed very excited because Andrew II was already a hundred years old. Even though the sun was dim now and his lifespan might be longer, his body was showing signs of aging and he was no longer as vigorous as he once was.
So he's the one who most wants to become Vampire.
Amidst the eager anticipation of Andrew II and other members of the royal family.
Finally, a row of figures dressed in black robes slowly appeared at the far end of the white snowfield.
"Look! It's the Vampire from Blood Court!"
"What Vampire? This is a noble Blood Clan!"
"Look at their clothes, damn, they're so elegant! I can't wait to join this truly noble group!"
"They are the kings of that world..."
The royal family members and ladies of various nobles behind him were whispering amongst themselves, their eyes shining as they gazed at the row of black-robed figures in the distance.
They were elegant and noble, their classic court attire complementing their pale faces, making them appear both graceful and dignified.
Combined with that immortal bloodline...
"Now these are true nobles! Quickly, follow me to welcome the Blood Court envoy!"
With a mesmerized look in his eyes, Andrew II strode forward, eager to embark on this path to immortality!
However, the Vampire from afar arrived even faster.
When they first met, they seemed as far away as the horizon, but as they discussed, these dozen or so figures were no longer so distant.
Just as Andrew II was about to step forward to greet them, these dozen or so figures had already arrived close by!
The terrifying, almost teleportation-like speed thrilled the royal family members.
"Not only can they live forever, but they also possess extraordinary power! Vampire are simply amazing!"
Andrew II was overjoyed, his forehead flushed with excitement as he watched the approaching Vampire procession.
What is the greatest fear of the royal family of the Southern Continent?
Without a doubt, it was the Holy Judgment Order with its extraordinary power. Because of the existence of the Holy Judgment Order, even under the feudal system that is most conducive to the continuation of rule, there has not been a royal member who has been able to pass on the throne for four generations. One can imagine how rampant this Church has become!
King Andrew II had initially had some concerns, fearing that leading members of the royal family to become Vampire would attract the attention of the Church. However, after witnessing the extraordinary power of these Vampire, he no longer had any worries.
He had completely forgotten about the Church and the Blood Clan laws.
So what if he has privileges as king?
After he becomes Vampire, he will be the Blood Clan emperor who will rule the world!
As the Vampire procession drew near, the royal family members and noble ladies finally got a clear look at the Vampire ' faces.
His black and red classical court attire, combined with his pale face, highlighted a classical and elegant aristocratic air. The scarlet eyes on his pale face, so different from others, gave him a transcendent and noble air.
Even the aged face of its leader, Abraham, gave the impression of an aristocrat from a bygone era.
Andrew royal family had long admired Vampire, but when these extraordinary beings, so aloof from the world, actually appeared before them, they were all rendered speechless, and for a moment no one dared to step forward.
"Ah... ah..." Andrew II's lips trembled as he opened his mouth, trying to say something welcoming, but he couldn't utter a complete sentence no matter how many times he opened his mouth.
This clearly demonstrates the difference between this so-called king and His Majesty Adam.
"King Andrew II, please allow me to introduce myself. I am the Grand Inquisition of the Blood-Colored Church, responsible for overseeing all affairs of the Vampire families, and also the Grand Duke of the Blood Clan. You may address me as Grand Duke Abraham; this is a sign of your respect."
As Abraham looked at the trembling royalty and dignitaries before him, a sense of exhilarating power welled up within him.
I still have to follow His Majesty Norton; wherever I go, I can enjoy the thrill of power!
The air of otherworldly detachment that these seemingly untouched nobles exuded was shattered the moment they opened their mouths.
It's strange that whether it's a monster or God, as soon as they open their mouths to speak, they lose that otherworldly quality and most of their Divinity.
Abraham's words finally brought these Vampire down to earth, allowing King Andrew II to connect them with the concept of being human.