Chapter 475: 475: Lucius's Attitude

Chapter 475: Lucius’s Attitude

The necromancer Lunze seemed to express his disagreement about participating in the Crimson Feast and vying for the Royal Blood Brew.

“An ordinary Blood Brew can quickly lead to a person’s downfall, transforming them into a Blood Descendant.

Once such a Royal Blood Brew is consumed, wouldn’t this cause a change in human nature?”

Han Dong explained briefly, “Blood Brew is indeed a kind of blood that comes from the Old King… but since we humans can wield and use the Chaos Equipment from beyond the city, why can’t we control such blood?

Furthermore, Captain Lucius practices the ‘Blood’ attribute, if he acquires such blood, he can significantly enhance his strength and even cause fundamental changes.

And it doesn’t necessarily have to be used on the spot, it can be brought back to the Holy City to be purified by the Supreme Tribunal – this should make the blood from the Chaos Equipment harmless.”

“Hmm…Indeed, it is a good thing.” Lucius nodded.

Since that was what the Blood Team had said, Lunze had nothing to contradict.

“At that time, several teams will be participating in the Crimson Feast.

Six barons under the Count’s command will also form a team.

Six Demons form a formidable team with much-needed experience, plus they are seasoned veterans from previous Crimson Feasts.

They will be the most challenging team to deal with in the feast.

Everyone needs to rest well for the remaining one and a half days.

I have personally confirmed with the Count regarding our safety; as long as the Crimson Feast ends smoothly, we can safely return to the Holy City… and even get escorted by Blood Descendants back to the Gain Forest.”

“Understood.”

“Additionally, I found out about the missing Knight Team.

They haven’t been killed or captured by the Count to be treated like pets or servants, they’ve willingly fallen and severed connections with the Holy City on their initiative.

I have personally verified that one of the Knights has a blend of Blood Brew within their blood. They will also participate as a team in the Crimson Feast.”

“Traitors…”

A flash of killing intent passed through Lucius’ eyes.

Although what Lucius practices, the ‘Bloody Slaughter’, doesn’t sound very ‘righteous’, and some actions and rules of doing things lean more towards his team… But his fundamental stance is firmly attached to the Holy City. He can never tolerate the existence of traitors.

“If I can find any additional information in the next two days, I will notify everyone immediately.”

…

As everyone left in succession.

Lucius, who was the last, did not leave Han Dong’s room.

Because Han Dong quietly asked him to stay and talk about some private matters.

“Captain Lucius… Why is there also a slight scent of the ‘Old King’ in your body?”

Han Dong directly initiated the conversation, after all, this would have an impact on the later ‘Crimson Feast’.

“As I thought, you could feel it?”

“At first, I almost mistook Captain Lucius as the same kind of being as me, but after careful thinking that wasn’t the case… the blood flowing in you has an odor of the Old King, but it doesn’t have anything to do with the Blood Brew.

And you possess all human aspects, only differing in the quality of blood.”

Because of the special current situation,

Or perhaps because of Han Dong’s special identity.

Lucius did not deliberately hide anything here, choosing to be straightforward about some aspects of his life.

“The reason why there is a hint of the Red Old King in my body is because I inherited it from my father – Knight Maxwell, widely recognized as a blood-stained warrior, and the erstwhile first Platoon Leader of the Lionheart Knight Group.

During an expedition, there was an ‘Old King Incident’, which resulted in a great loss.

At least 3/4 of the Expeditionary Army died in that battle, and my father became one of few survivors that had to endure a great deal of mental strain.

Simultaneously, he was afflicted by the Scarlet Curse originating directly from the Old King in the same battle.

Upon his return, his mental issues led to him being removed as Platoon Leader, and in a sense, he was withdrawn from the Lionheart Knight Group, carrying out only a few auxiliary tasks.”

Soon after, I was born.”

“I’m sorry…”

“My father passed down the curse to me, which is the only gift he has given me.

It’s okay, thank you junior brother for creating such a good opportunity for me.

My special physique allows me to endure the erosion of Blood Brew on the flesh and the contamination of the soul… This Crimson Feast will be a great opportunity for me to get close to the Old King.

Originally, I was only planning to get some Baron’s blood, but now I have a better opportunity.”

Having said this,

Lucius actually reached out and shook hands with Han Dong.

Such action somewhat represents that he fully recognized and thanked this special junior brother’s assistance and forgave past events.

“Rest assured, I will surely assist senior brother at the Crimson Feast.”

“Also, there is one thing I hope you won’t misunderstand… I believe in Mr. Black White, not you, junior brother.”

“Haha…” Han Dong awkwardly laughed.

Indeed, Han Dong, who had tricked others several times, is not worthy of trust.

Fortunately, Lucius relies on Han Dong because he needs the Royal Blood Brew. Otherwise, it would be difficult for him to stand on the same front with Han Dong in this matter.

With the departure of Lucius, Han Dong looked out alone at the manor covered in darkness from his bedroom window.

“I did not expect Lucius’s peculiarity to come from the Scarlet Curse on his father…but as long as the curse is related to the Old King, there will be no problems.

Captain Lucius must win, obtaining the Royal Blood Brew.

Only then, can my plan proceed perfectly… The odds of victory are not high, hopefully, I can increase the odds somehow.”

…

In the remaining day and a half.

Han Dong and his private maid often had secret communications.

He acquired information about the other teams attending the Crimson Feast in advance.

There are exactly ten teams that have received the invitation to the Scarlet Manor, plus the Baron’s team under the Count, that is, eleven teams participating in the feast.

What struck Han Dong as odd is that the invited teams varied in strength.

It seems that the corresponding Death Race at the feast does not pay much attention to strength… The specific rules will be announced by the Count himself when the banquet begins.

Also, at such a feast, it also allows those about to Breaking the Breed to check out the Breaking the Breed targets that match their attributes.

Han Dong seems to have his own plan and target.

At dawn.

The maid came with a lavish breakfast for Han Dong and others, and a ‘Manic Laughing Seal’ was attached to each of their plates… Possession of this seal allows participation in tonight’s Crimson Feast.

“Today is an important time for the Crimson Feast, the whole manor is sealed off, and there’s a total lockdown inside the mansion.

Please stay in your rooms and do not move around. If you need anything, come straight to me.

I will personally escort you to the main hall area where the Crimson Feast will be held at exactly eight o’clock tonight, so please wait patiently.”

After saying these things, the maid deliberately stayed back in Han Dong’s room.

The other members of the team saw this.

However, Han Dong will not do anything, the maid just brought him more information…

The maid stayed in Han Dong’s room until nightfall.

The glowing maid, tidying her clothes, came out of Han Dong’s room on time to lead everyone to the main hall where the Crimson Feast would take place.

Han Dong did nothing but tell the maid Julia that he had applied to the Count for the ownership of Julia… After that, Julia can go directly to Han Dong’s manor to do chores.

As the owner of a manor, having a maid to serve him is a matter of course.