"Don't you believe the temple won't turn against the nobles?"

Maggie chuckled, her words carrying a hidden meaning, implying to Ulysses that she was of noble birth and different from commoners.

“However—Ancestor, arguing about these things is meaningless for you and me. But I have some information that is very important to you.”

She then deliberately drew out her voice to pique Ulysses's curiosity before continuing.

“Cunning human, aside from the matter of revival, I see no other reason to make any deal with you.”

Ulysses seemed to have no intention of taking the bait and showed no interest in the lure Maggie had thrown out.

"Even if this concerns... the traitor who caused your sealing away, don't you care?"

Maggie spoke with a smile, striking at Ulysses' sore spot.

As the progenitor of vampires, he was born in the primordial era ruled by elemental spirits and lived through the golden dragon era dominated by dragons. However, in the deep-sea mermaid era, when the ocean was most severely encroaching on the land, he was surrounded and intercepted by the weakest humans at the time, and finally sealed in the Thorn Castle. No one could bear such a humiliation.

Moreover, the reason for his failure was that he was betrayed by his most trusted vampire confidant.

Now, two eras have passed since the Deep Sea Mermaid Era and the Deep Forest Elf Era and the God Era. Even Ulysses would probably find it difficult to find any trace of the traitor. Upon hearing news of the traitor, he certainly wouldn't let this opportunity pass.

"...How did you know that?"

Ulysses did not doubt that Maggie was lying, because few people knew that he was actually defeated and sealed away because of betrayal.

"Does the Ancestor think I would tell you?"

Maggie's question sounded exceptionally innocent.

"..."

After a strange silence from Ulysses, his deep, hoarse voice finally rang out again.

"What you want."

Maggie knew that he wasn't particularly eager for the news; if anything, his hatred far outweighed his eagerness. He could find it himself after he recovered.

Maggie didn't intend to exchange this chip for anything particularly valuable; it was more of a favor she was doing him.

"I need a word of truth from you."

Maggie parted her cherry lips slightly and spoke, her smile deepening, making her breathtakingly beautiful.

The 'truth' from the progenitor of vampires is more than enough to control a queen who isn't even a count.

Just imagining the day of the exorcism, when the Queen appears before everyone in full view of them and recants her testimony on the spot, makes High Priest Arlin and the Third Prince's faces incredibly pleased.

I really want to see it right now.

Maggie's crimson tongue swept across her lips, her throat felt parched, and her usually cool and indifferent pale golden eyes now burst forth with intense expectation and longing, like a holy and compassionate god fallen to earth, tainted by worldly desires.

"You will turn against my own kind."

Ulysses said it with certainty.

He guessed Maggie's purpose almost instantly, but his question was surprisingly calm, without the slightest ripple of emotion, let alone anger.

"Vampires' emotions are as cold as your blood. I suppose you don't care whether they live or die. What difference does it make whether they do or not?"

Maggie shrugged indifferently and replied casually.

Originally, she wanted to learn a spell of words so that she could capture the Queen in front of everyone and use magic to make her tell the truth, thus disgusting Arlin and the Third Prince.

But keeping Yarlin quiet for too long is too troublesome; it's better to let them fight amongst themselves and have no time to pay attention to her.

Once 'Truth' is activated, there will be no trace of magic being used. When Arlin wants to cause trouble, he won't be able to find her. Next, he will turn against the Third Prince and his mother, who are 'more trouble than they're worth'.

Once the third prince completely disappoints the emperor and loses his eligibility to compete for the crown prince position, Archbishop Ford will also give up supporting his ascension to the throne.

She could then escape unscathed and even help the sixth prince, Pansy, rise to power.

Maggie was still thinking when, unexpectedly, Ulysses suddenly chuckled softly and then slowly said something that Maggie never expected.

"Unfortunately... I don't intend to help you."

Vampires are extremely elegant creatures, and one of the very few races that appreciate the suffering and struggle of other creatures. Their personalities are mostly extremely wicked.

Maggie clenched her fist tightly under her sleeve and remained silent for a long time.

This was the first time things had gone against her expectations. It was clearly an incredibly good deal, and she couldn't understand why Ulysses would refuse.

“I do not care about the life and death of my kin, but you have tricked me, which makes me very unhappy.”

Ulysses kindly explained the reason to Maggie, his tone playful and teasing, as if he was waiting for Maggie to break down.

"..."

Maggie clenched her fists tightly under her sleeves, closed her eyes briefly to calm herself down, and then opened them again.

"It is truly disheartening that the Ancestor doubts me. I was merely trying to do you a favor."

Maggie's voice revealed not a trace of resentment. She had just made a mistake in her haste, which made Ulysses realize something. But even if the plan to trade for the 'Words of Truth' failed, she would never bow down to Ulysses.

"It seems I'll have to keep this secret to myself."

Maggie let out a sigh of feigned helplessness; if she was in a bad mood, Ulysses wouldn't have an easy time either.

Make him doubt whether giving up on exchanging this secret was a wise choice every time he thinks about it in the future.

Although Maggie didn't understand why Ulysses would rather abandon the traitor's trail than not annoy her, she wasn't without other options.

She knew very well that Ulysses' decision would never change.

However, if he went back like that, he would definitely be warned and punished by Ford because Yarlin complained.

The newly appointed Holy Maiden of Light has not made a fatal mistake and will not be dealt with immediately. Ford may punish her, but he certainly will not kill her.

Once the crisis of concealing one's talent is overcome, it will only be a period of suffering.

Hadn't she already prepared herself for this?

However, Maggie couldn't help but shudder when she thought of Ford's torturous methods.

"Oh? Is that so? I don't regret it at all."

Ulysses' voice is actually very beautiful, as mellow as black tea and as soothing and deep as a cello. Just listening to it makes you want to get lost in it.

If it weren't for his identity, Maggie would probably really enjoy listening to his voice.

The little ghost in the corner and Roy blinked at Maggie, watching her inexplicably talk to herself. After a while, Roy, who was originally very certain that Maggie was not sick, began to have some doubts.

"Is Maggie really having mental health issues?"

Roy turned his head and asked the little ghost with a worried expression.