Chapter 426 Become a Storm!
Stocker adjusted his black cape and smoothed his hair back with his fingers. His red eyes stared at the huge crystal mirror in front of him. The person in the mirror had pale skin and an evil smile on his lips.
Image is important.
A successful vampire must have an image that is deeply rooted in people's hearts.
Most people have no access to Stoke and can only have a vague idea of it through word of mouth.
Cold and cruel, as sharp as the eyes and beak of an eagle, and as vicious as a snake in the dark, but he is willing to give alms and lead the monks in practice in the Ertang Temple... The moody and black-hearted earl is what people see as Stoker.
These are all the results of Stock's deliberate guidance.
The prince had said to him.
"Stock, you have to understand that the power that the vampire clan is proud of comes from our unique bloodline and fear."
“Remember, no matter who you are, creating fear is essential. It is the most universal force and the closest to safety. If you don’t want to be destroyed by the storm, then become the storm.”
Stock listened.
Vampires are always displaced in any world because this race is born with original sin.
The origin of the clan, the original vampire, was a blasphemer. Many people thought he was a traitor, which was true. However, he betrayed the group of gods - the original ancestor himself was once a powerful main god.
However, he gave up and stripped away his divinity and divine power, walked the world as a monster, and was considered a complete madman and maniac.
The vampire clan, born from the ancestor, wanders in many worlds. Wherever vampires exist, in a sense, represents where the ancestor once left his footprints.
However, no one is sure whether the ancestor actually came to the abyss.
The prince didn't know either.
According to the rules of the vampire clan, the prince will lead all the vampires in an area to maintain the safety and order of the local community.
When a prince falls into weakness, he will give way to the next prince, or the tribe will jointly elect a prince from the duke. In short, the title of prince represents the leader of a vampire tribe in a certain world.
On the fifth layer of the abyss, the prince led the vampire clan through the most difficult period. He repelled the attacks of the demigods and captured the wonder, the Second Hall of Galan. But before he could settle down, he died at the hands of three vampire dukes.
The cause of death was usurpation of the throne.
Once the prince recovers, the three dukes will no longer have a chance.
Stocker felt emotional.
The prince repeatedly emphasized the importance of fear, but he also failed because of it.
It is not easy to maintain fear for a long time.
So after Stock eliminated other competitors, he changed his thinking.
One of the sources of fear is the unknown. As long as people cannot figure it out, it can also have a deterrent effect.
Stoker produced a series of widely publicized scenes.
He killed his enemies and impaled them on his spear, pinning them to the border as a display of force.
He would retaliate against all forces that attacked his territory, ambushing, poisoning, setting fire, and destroying the enemy's younger generation and reserve forces, leaving behind a hideous smiling face drawn in blood.
Cruelty and revenge became one of Stoker's dark sides, which made many forces highly wary of him and unwilling to provoke him.
But on the surface, Stoke was happy to trade with various forces, exchanging the Omnipotent Stone for food and various resources. Especially Norland and Hu Yizi, who held the wonder, had a lot of food.
The second hall is always open to hungry people. The thick soup in the cafeteria is never delicious, but it can always fill your stomach.
However, if anyone wants to cause trouble, the guardian of the Galan will revive from his practice and defeat the invading enemy with thunderous wrath.
…
The visitor to the castle today is an honored guest.
It has a face that is almost like a bear and a cat, thinner than a bear, but much larger than a cat. The guest is wearing a simple robe and carrying a backpack, and his small eyes seem to be thinking about something all the time.
"Welcome, welcome."
Stock waved his hand and said, "Mr. Xiaozhi, it has been over a hundred years since we last met. You haven't changed at all, and you seem to be in good spirits."
The wise insect also responded politely: "Mr. Duke is still as elegant as ever."
Both sides exchanged a few polite words and then got straight to the point.
"This time, I am here as a special envoy of the Four Kingdoms, and I want to discuss cooperation with Mr. Duke."
Stocker knew it well: "Second Hall Galan has always wanted to trade with the Sifang Kingdom. You also know that the food in the cafeteria is always insufficient. The farmland and pastures of the Sifang Kingdom are really enviable."
"It's just that Hu Yizi's cavalry is always harassing and looting around here, so the trade routes may have to be detoured to avoid being looted."
"Don't worry, there is no problem now."
Said the wise insect.
Stock was a little surprised: "Have the Four Kingdoms and the Human Stable reached an agreement?"
The wise bug scratched his face with his claws: "The human stable has been taken over by the Four Kingdoms."
"Took over..."
Stocker looked puzzled. "You mean, the Quartet has already captured the stable? But yesterday, my vampire team fought with their cavalry. It's not that I don't believe it, but how can we capture the entire stable in just one day?"
"Hu Yizi has more than 6,000 main cavalrymen and about 10,000 reserve soldiers. Apart from these, there are more than 300,000 people in his territory. Even if it's just 300,000 pigs... it would be difficult to kill them all in one day."
"You are right."
The wise insect nodded to his doubt: "But our method is quite special."
It whistled.
A tall figure wrapped in a cloak stepped over the threshold and walked in slowly.
The servant was dressed similarly to his master, the wise insect, wearing a long robe and carrying a huge backpack on his back. Under the crystal chandelier of the castle, his face was obscured by the shadow of his hood.
However, even though he was half-covered, Stock recognized the other person at a glance.
He has a square face and a wide nose, fierce eyes, broad and powerful shoulders, and a wild blue tattoo on his face...
Stoke's hand holding the wine glass was also shaking slightly: "Hu Yizi...how did he become like this?"
At the order of the wise insect, the tall servant lifted his hood, revealing a clear face. The power that was not released and the sense of power and pressure from his body proved that he was undoubtedly the demigod Hu Yizi.
But at this moment his eyes were unfocused and he had lost the vigor and vitality he had in the past.
"Of course I can't do it."
The wise insect smiled sheepishly: "Although I can eat his brain, I have to make sure he doesn't resist at all. But Lord Yao has shown his divine power, and Hu Yizi is just a bigger insect."
When Stock saw the other party's smug look, he couldn't help but complain in his heart.
What are you laughing at? You are also a bug! At the same time, he was also surprised by the power of this Yao God.
Although Hu Yizi has lost his divine nature, he is extremely powerful. It is almost an impossible task to forcibly kill Hu Yizi who is guarded by cavalry - he can escape from danger at any time, and capturing Hu Yizi alive is even more unimaginable.
But the facts are before our eyes.
This made Stocker a little confused.
There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!
What should I do? The Yao God served by the Four Kingdoms took action personally, which shows that he is determined to get this place. Hu Yizi was the first, and who is next? Noland, or me? "...I ate his brain, tamed this guy, and got many interesting secrets from him. Now his brain is empty, and he has become my hunting dog, and he will no longer pose any threat."
The wise insect moved its arms, and its ten claws gently expanded and contracted.
Stock said calmly: "Did you attack Noland?"
"The Duke is very perceptive."
The wise bug blinked and said, "But don't worry, Noland is never a problem, because he is one of ours."
"Lord Yaoshen has always been generous and tolerant to his own people. Of course, if they are stubborn enemies, we will also eliminate them for Lord God. This is also the duty of the subordinates, right?"
“…”
Stock immediately realized that the worst had happened.
"Duke, I am here today not to trade with you, but to inform you."
A bat flew in from the window and landed, transforming into a slender vampire body. He said anxiously, "My Lord Duke, there are reorganized mages and corpse demons outside... There are too many of them, and they have already reached our defense line. The enemy is well prepared."
Stocker said expressionlessly: "Don't panic, go outside and wait for my order."
The vampire turned into a bat and flew out again.
"You want the Second Hall Galan."
Stock looked at the wise insect.
"No."
The wise insect shook his head: "The Second Hall Garan originally belonged to us. As long as the fire of faith of the Lord God is used, it can be easily transformed... I came here to inform you."
"Duke Stoke, in the name of Lord Yaoshen, your abilities have been recognized by the Four Kingdoms, and you have been recruited by us."
Stock looked stunned: "Called in?"
"good."
The wise insect said: "Your territory and your subordinates will be incorporated into the Four Kingdoms. You can refuse, but if you do, we will regard you as an enemy who is resisting stubbornly."
"…I need some time to think about it."
"OK."
…
Stocker walked all the way to the balcony on the ground floor of the castle, and the cold wind made his cloak rustle.
The fifth layer of the abyss was still shrouded in fog, but he could see clearly.
On the hill in front of the castle, the warriors of the Four Kingdoms, the wizard corps of Noland, and the Centaur Cavalry have all assembled like a tide, quietly waiting for the order to attack.
Behind the castle is the second hall.
Whenever Stoke made a major decision, he came here.
This was also where the prince had given him instructions.
Countless thoughts flashed through Stock's mind. There were two more useful countermeasures: one was to escape by himself - hiding in the Duel Forest. Although he would not be able to get out, he would be temporarily safe inside; the other was to resist with all his might, hoping to use the guardian deities and monks to stop the enemy.
Hu Yizi, who was in a daze downstairs, ended up in failure.
Stock pinched the bridge of his nose with his hand and closed his eyes in thought.
He needs to make a difficult choice in a short period of time.
Life-changing choices often come without warning.
Just like that day many years ago, three dukes murdered the prince together. When they were discussing how to take turns to be the prince, an inconspicuous earl detonated the blood of the prince's body, and they were instantly seriously injured, and then they were executed one by one by the young earl.
On the fifth layer of the abyss, the vampire clan lost three dukes on the same day they lost their prince.
Many tribesmen discussed privately that this was something that Stoke had planned for a long time, but in fact, it was just a judgment and action made by Stoke in a short period of time.
Opportunities in this world are fleeting and will not wait until you are perfectly prepared to appear.
The prince's vague but powerful voice was still in my ears.
——If you don’t want to be destroyed by the storm, become the storm.
Stock took a deep breath and used his hands to push his hair back and hold it in place.
He turned around and slowly walked down the stairs, with a decent and unflattering smile on his face, all the way to the messenger.
“It’s an honor to be called up and it’s great to be standing with the winners.”
The wise bug grinned and said, "I told you that you would definitely make a smart choice. Norland also said that you would be a better candidate for recruitment than Hu Yizi."
Behind it, Hu Yizi's empty eyes stared blankly ahead, like a hound that had lost its prey.
(End of this chapter)