249.Competitiveness is really a beautiful and terrifying thing
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he asked.
Tris poured herself a glass of wine and said while drinking：
“It's almost over, and it will be almost there in a few days, but this spell requires coordinate guidance when it is activated. Are you sure that 'pangolin' can undertake such a task? That's almost like letting him die..
If you are not careful, it will be swallowed up by the spiritual energy of the astral world. A jackal should not be loyal to you to the end.？”
“I never use the word 'loyal' to describe a pangolin. That would be a shame for a true loyalist, but I am absolutely relieved because it has no choice..”
Murphy, who also poured himself a glass of wine, explained：
“Hogg's innate conditions are destined to make no waves in the jackal society, and he has the handle in our hands. Even if it is just a fictitious identity, I don't think King Kenbot will let someone claim to be ' The daring jackal of the Grandson of Bone-Gnawer lives leisurely..
What's more, if it wants to integrate into this land, it must contribute to it！
I am like this, the witch hunters are like this, my warriors are like this, and it and its Bloodclaw clan are not exempt from this. If you want to gain the right to rule an area as large as Smuggler's Grove, how can you do it without paying a little price?？”
“Do you really want to give it the title of 'Baron'? Honoring a Gnoll? I can't imagine.”
Femis exclaimed.：
“Others will think you are crazy.”
“You thought I was crazy when I wanted to unite with the witch hunters to counterattack Sarokdar, but look who dominates this land now？
Facts speak louder than words, but I don't intend to give the pangolin any positive rewards. It is a dangerous jackal in the eyes of others. If its identity as a 'double agent' is used well, it will bring about things we can't imagine in the future. Benefit.
But I do want to transfer some power to it. This is part of the agreement..”
Murphy rubbed his chin and said：
“Anyway, the front line of the Black Disaster resistance we selected is between the Dark Baron and the Filthy Swamp. Once that line of defense is established, the Smuggler's Woodland is equivalent to being voluntarily abandoned, and it will be no problem to hand it over to the gnolls for management..
If the pangolin is smart enough, it can even interact with my warriors like we do.
Anyway, the aspect of psychic beheading is left to you two..
I'm not professional.
Therefore, I will not express any opinions..”
“You can be professional! You are also a psionicist, although you prefer summoning.”
Tris was quite dissatisfied with Murphy's lack of concern for psychic powers. She said in a long voice:：
“Little Murphy, I know you prefer swordsmanship, but this won’t work. If you fail to pass the test I’ll give you in a few days,”
“Ah, I'm already reviewing, Tris, and you know I'm very busy, so give me some time, please.”
Murphy stopped drinking, turned around in a rather embarrassed manner, and left the patriarch's office amidst the weird laughter of Tris and Femis. He planned to find a place to carefully read the notes that Tris gave him, but he couldn't get out of the office just now. I can see Earl Baishan in the distance..
This is not a chance encounter.
Andre was waiting for him specifically.
“What's the matter?？”
Murphy asked politely and with a sense of distance. Andre did not say anything. He blinked his gray-blue eyes with scarlet and said to Murphy.：
“I don’t know what you are planning, but I saw Lady Lenia training her knights and followers before, and it seems that they will participate in the crusade against the gnolls. However, the blood alliance knights made it clear when they came. similar actions they would not engage in.
The situation has obviously changed. I guess this should be related to the activities of the Wolfsbane clan in Transia.？”
“you are keen.”
Murphy nodded and did not deny it..
Earl Baishan said immediately：
“So please leave this part of the responsibility to me and my followers！”
“Um？”
Murphy looked at the very formal and serious alien vampire in front of him in surprise. After a few seconds, he asked：
“Why? You have no reason to help us, and it's not in your personal interests. As things stand now, shouldn't you expect me to be disgraced by the gnolls, and you to take over in the end?？”
“If I were a fool or a short-sighted person greedy for authority, then I should indeed think so, but unfortunately or fortunately, I am not.”
Andre shrugged, the leader of the vampire faction who was immature but had been working hard to grow said.：
“We do have a conflict of interest here, but I would like to take this opportunity to reiterate my philosophy to you.
The White Mountain Faction I established does not exist for the benefit of the Thorn Clan. It may seem a bit arrogant and inconsistent with the ancient traditions and virtues of the Vampire Clan to say this, but the fact is that most of my faction members, like me, are Norditos. A vampire with close interests tied to her husband's royal family.
Our goal is to help the country become a better place, not just the power struggles within the clan..
We don't bother to indulge ourselves in such pathetic ideals, nor are we satisfied with eating a little bit of leftovers..
Facing the threat of the Black Disaster, it actually doesn't matter whether I can get the position of Governor of Transia. Getting through this Black Disaster safely will allow those of us trapped in Transia to survive and have a good life. 'The future' can be said to be the top priority.
And to be honest.
I have been with you for almost a month and I have to admit that you are better than me in every aspect.
In this case, it is the right thing for me to hibernate and learn from you..
Moreover, Grand Duke Shani and Grand Duke Tris have formed a blood contract, which means that we have common interests in fighting against the Wolfsbane Clan..
I hope to shoulder this task！”
Earl Baishan emphasized：
“This is not just for my personal honor, but also for my country and my clan.”
“An upright reason, really good.”
Murphy nodded, seeming to accept this statement, but then he changed the subject, stared at Andre, and said：
“However, I don’t believe a word of it! You have to give me one more reason to convince me.
We are vampires, Andre. We will not do anything that is not good for ourselves. This selfish nature does not even come from our own will, but is a rule under midnight..
Unless you are really a rare vampire saint like Mr. Kudel, who likes to help others the most..
But according to my observation, you are not.
So, please tell me honestly, what benefits can you get from this matter that makes you want to help your competitors so actively?？”
Andre hesitated.
After a few seconds, he lowered his voice and said：
“The remaining members of my faction will arrive at the Crimson Keep tomorrow. The White Mountain faction has been withdrawn. This is a huge blow to the motivation within my faction and the unity I have been struggling to maintain. I am in desperate need of a victory to cheer up..
Most importantly, I had to prove to those looking at me that I was still capable of being the leader.
to my followers.
to my patriarch.
Finally, to my sister who sits high on the throne of the Ice Palace！
I want to prove my growth and my ability. I want to prove that I can become the Earl of White Mountain and the leader of the faction not only because of my bloodline, but also because of my ability.！
The most important thing is”
He raised his head and looked at Murphy. With a kind of frustration, dissatisfaction and stubbornness that could not be concealed, he said in a deep voice.：
“You and I were transformed together, Murphy! You can do it, why can't I?？”
This last reason is just like child's play.
This is definitely not what a mature and cold vampire count should say..
But Murphy chose to believe.
“Ah, the unique reluctance and competitiveness among young people is really scary..”
Murphy sighed.
The same is true for the voice of the soul that he can hear with desire, which proves that Andre is not lying..
Although he and Andre were transformed at about the same time, and their actual ages are almost the same, Andre is indeed a bit impulsive and childish compared to himself..
There's nothing we can do about it.
After all, I just look young, and inside my vampire body is a cunning social soul. I have already passed the stage where I plan to act recklessly because I refuse to admit defeat, and Andre
He is really still young.
“Okay, I'll leave it to you then.！”
Murphy waved his hand and said：
“My heir Adele will cooperate with you to complete this "Dances with Wolves" operation. If you want to prove yourself, I will give you this opportunity, but please be careful this time and don't mess up again..
Face is often given by others, but it is also often forced upon and thrown away by oneself..
I gave you face, Andre.
So, you have one more person you want to prove your abilities to.！
don't let me down！”
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