mtl008 Chapter 785 - 785
Chapter 785 - 785
To overthrow an Elder as a Noble—this meant his power surpassed that of the Elders.It formed a stark contrast with Count Karlarna, who, despite being a Noble, was killed by the Ghouls.
The weakest among vampires were the Ghouls. They didn't even possess Beast Vassals and had to settle for embedding demonic blades into their bodies. They were objects of mockery and contempt among vampires, and any ordinary vampire could spit on them.
Even Eiji felt that the Karlarna clan was truly pathetic.
No wonder the Lost Warlord disliked them and even took back their territory.
Such incompetent subordinates—Eiji wouldn't want them either.
"How many Faux-Angels does he have with him?"
"From what we've seen so far, at least three."
"That many?"
Eiji was astonished.
He had previously tasked Nina with investigating for a long time, finally identifying Zacharias as an easy target to bully, and personally intervened to retrieve just one Faux-Angel.
Yet Vatler had casually arrived on Itogami Island with three Faux-Angels?
"This is likely the accumulation of the Warlord's Empire over several decades."
Nina pondered and explained.
"The 'Banquet of the Blazing Aurora' cannot be initiated overnight. At the very least, the Faux-Angels must be gathered before the ritual to resurrect the Fourth True Ancestor can begin."
"I believe that over the past few decades, the three True Ancestors have been searching worldwide for the traces of the twelve Faux-Angels, which is how they've accumulated three Faux-Angels."
That made sense.
The 'Banquet of the Blazing Aurora' was the ritual to resurrect the Fourth True Ancestor.
For the Fourth True Ancestor to be resurrected, it was essential to gather a large number of Faux-Angels, as each Faux-Angel represented a portion of the Fourth True Ancestor's power. Only by consolidating this power would the Fourth True Ancestor return.
Conversely, since the ritual had already begun, the Faux-Angels must have been mostly collected by now.
Next, it would depend on which faction could obtain more Faux-Angels and become the eyes, ears, and limbs of the Fourth True Ancestor.
"Ultimately, the 'Banquet of the Blazing Aurora' is about who can become the greatest contributor to the Fourth True Ancestor's resurrection and earn their favor…"
Eiji murmured softly.
Assisting in the Fourth True Ancestor's resurrection would naturally earn their appreciation, providing the confidence and capital to achieve one's goals.
Take Veldiana, for example. She wanted to use the Fourth True Ancestor's power to achieve her goals of revenge and revitalizing her family.
Presumably, the resurrected Fourth True Ancestor, in recognition of her contributions, wouldn't mind helping her achieve her aims.
Of course.
The prerequisite was not to scheme or attempt to seize the Fourth True Ancestor's power during the resurrection process.
"Master, should we take action to seize those three Faux-Angels?"
Nina asked eagerly.
She couldn't wait to accomplish a feat for Eiji and earn his praise!
"No, just increase the scale of surveillance for now. We mustn't alert the enemy prematurely."
Eiji quickly shook his head.
They already had the Faux-Angel Nina Adelard, which granted them entry to the 'Banquet of the Blazing Aurora.' Although they didn't meet the participation conditions, it was unlikely anyone would dare ignore them, and that was enough for now.
Rashly seizing the three Faux-Angels from the First True Ancestor's side could easily make them the target of everyone's hostility.
More importantly, if they attracted the attention of a True Ancestor, it would be troublesome.
Eiji was confident that with his current strength, even facing a True Ancestor wouldn't result in defeat. However, interrupting the process of the "Blazing Banquet" would be more loss than gain.
After all, what Eiji had his eyes on was far more than just the merit of assisting a dragon!
Therefore, rather than alerting the enemy now, it was better to wait until the fruit ripened before going to pick it. For now, all he needed to do was play the part of a qualified schemer.
"Increase surveillance on MAR, especially around the Twelfth. Something is likely to happen there within the next couple of days."
"Yes."
Nina responded respectfully.
Suddenly, several sweat-like droplets trickled down her arm.
Yet upon closer inspection, the liquid was eerily silver-white.
After falling to the ground, the droplets seemed to possess a will of their own, gradually coalescing into several one-centimeter-tall miniature figures.
Their facial features, figures, and attire were identical to Nina's.
"We're off!"
The tiny Ninas bowed to Eiji in unison.
Then they transformed into shimmering metallic liquid, slipped into the room's drainpipe, and vanished from Eiji's sight.
"How many clones can you create now?"
Watching the little Ninas disappear, Eiji asked Nina with keen interest.
"There's still plenty of Sage's Blood. In terms of quantity alone, creating thousands of clones wouldn't be a problem."
Nina thought for a moment, then proudly patted her substantial safety cushions.
"However, the number of clones depends on my mental capacity. With my current mental strength, I can't control too many clones. Creating a dozen more would be my limit."
"I see," Eiji nodded in understanding.
"Don't neglect surveillance around Itogami Island either. I need to know who the other participants in the 'Blazing Banquet' are."
"Yes."
"About Nina Adelard... you haven't said anything careless to Kanon, have you?"
"Please rest assured, Master. I haven't told Kanon about this matter. That child is very sensible and didn't press for details about Nina Adelard's origins."
"Kanon isn't one to speak carelessly. I trust her."
Kanon's image echoed in Eiji's mind, and he naturally voiced his agreement.
That child, angelic in nature, possessed a kindness of heart that Eiji found rare.
The cats in the monastery's front yard were strays she had collected from around Itogami Island. Unable to bear seeing the cats suffer outdoors, she had provided them with shelter at the monastery.
"Speaking of Kanon, Master... It seems Kensei Shizuka is making some small moves..."
"Handle it as you see fit. Just remember that protecting Kanon is the top priority."
"Yes."
Eiji's expression darkened.
Four years ago.
The incident of the monastery burning down hid many secrets.
Eiji owed Kanon a great debt and absolutely couldn't stand by if she were in danger.
"By the way... Master, will you be staying with Nina tonight?"
Nina looked up, her face filled with intense anticipation and anxiety.
"No, Natsuki-chan doesn't allow me to stay out overnight."
Eiji shook his head with genuine regret.
Having such strict rules was troublesome.
Otherwise, he would have been quite interested in discovering just how much he could torment Nina's metallic body!
"Alright..."
Nina was visibly disappointed.
Knock knock knock!
Suddenly, the door was rapped.
"Come in!"
With a soft click,
Nina Adelard entered the room with a reluctant expression, clearly still immersed in the afterglow of petting cats.
"Something wrong?"
Eiji looked at Nina Adelard.
"Yes, there's a visitor outside."
Nina Adelard forced herself to appear serious.
"Nina, you go send them away."
Eiji had no intention of meeting the guest.
This monastery was his secret base, and he never wanted anyone to know about it.
"But the guest specifically requested your presence."
Nina Adelard suddenly added.
Her gaze was fixed on Eiji.
"They want to see me?"
Eiji's eyes instantly sharpened.
"Who is it?"