Laura Fana was sitting on the fast-moving carriage, her eyes cold and ethereal.
As Yin Xiu had expected, after taking a detour to Normandy and using many techniques, the spies and spies could no longer keep up with her.
At this moment, more and more people outside the carriage were only members of the Nicholas family.
They followed the carriage at a distance to keep Laura Fana safe.
Different from before, this time they did not go to West Dunling, but to the opposite direction, to the east of Dunling.
There is the real center of the Nicholas family, just like Dunling is the heart of Europe, the Nicholas family is located where all heart blood vessels flow.
The moon hung above the treetops, obscured by dark clouds, appearing and disappearing.
There were many people standing in front of the old castle of the Nicholas family, more people than when the count died.
Because today is a more important day, Laura Fana will be here to inherit the position of Count Nicholas and become the new blood successor.
Therefore, all the large and small vampire families under the Nicholas family sent their representatives.
Even some families who were still neutral for the time being had people present to observe.
The inheritance of blood descendants is the most important thing in hundreds of years, and determines the future of the vampire world.
Laura Fana stepped out of the carriage under the gaze of everyone.
At this time, she had changed her attire in the carriage, taking off her camouflage suit and changing into a black embroidered dress that hung down to her feet. The pattern was complex, with overlapping hollows and reliefs.
On the shoulder of the skirt is embroidered a white iris, which is part of the Nicholas family coat of arms.
Laura Fana's beautiful face was obscured by the translucent black gauze hanging from her hat, revealing only her perfect chin and delicate lips.
This was the first time she had been received with such a grand ceremony, but Laura Fana was not happy.
She just got out of the car somewhat numbly, followed the steward's lead, and walked into the castle.
The people behind her followed her and went in with her.
This journey is not long, but to everyone, it seems as long as a century. Even to a vampire, a century is actually not a long time.
After a while, Laura Fana entered the hall, where Joseph and a group of family members, all dressed in solemn attire, tidied themselves up meticulously, were lined up on both sides waiting for her.
In the center of the hall, above the prototype pattern with the family crest, hung a luxurious crystal lamp, shining brightly.
And in the center of the light cast by the crystal chandelier, there was a black wooden box that looked out of place with the class here. It looked like a piece of junk that a child had picked up from some beach and thrown here.
But whether it was the core family members or the people who came to watch the ceremony, they all looked at the box with envy, awe and jealousy.
Laura Fana stepped forward under the guidance, and immediately two men wearing white gloves stepped forward and opened the box.
There was a box full of black dirt in the alley.
Of course, that is not ordinary soil, but [Holy Blood], the source of power of the Blood Count.
It is said that this box of soil was dug out from the bottom of the river in the holy city of Jerusalem in ancient times. It was blessed by the Blood Prince and the Dark Gods and possessed the power from the Blood's hometown.
Every Vampire family has a box of [Holy Blood] that represents the inheritance of power. The Vampire inheritance ceremony is essentially the inheritance of the Holy Blood.
When Laura Fana stood in front of the box, Baron Joseph Nicholas came up with a plate in his hands and a complicated look in his eyes.
There was a piece of red velvet on the plate, and on it was a silver dagger, all carved, elegant and dangerous.
"Laura Fana."
Joseph looked serious, "Do you know what day today is?"
"A matter of life and death for the Nicholas family, right?"
Laura Fana said this, but she didn't really care at all.
"I thought it was yours, Joseph."
Joseph's eyes dimmed for a moment, and then he said sternly: "Father said it was you, so that's you. This is the count's last instruction. His decision must be abided by by the entire family."
"I know."
Laura Fana took another look at the silver dagger.
Silver is something that vampires and werewolves are afraid of. Even at their level, silver weapons can no longer cause much damage to them.
However, this is a special symbolism, representing the punishment and death of vampires.
The inheritance ceremony of the Blood Count is for the heir to use this silver dagger soaked in holy water to cut his own wrist, carve an inverse cross, and let his own blood drip into the holy blood.
In this way, you can get the blessings of the dark gods and the blood princes, and at the same time, the earl's wrist will have a mark of blessing - the reverse cross.
Laura Fana stared at the dagger, uneasy.
"What are you hesitating about, Laura Fana?"
Joseph stared at her and whispered: "Isn't this the moment every vampire dreams of? Becoming the leader of a family and inheriting the title of earl.
Even if you are not very interested in this, in front of so many families, as a member of Nicholas, you should also show our identity and style, so that others will respect us. ”
"I understand, Joseph, you know I will always give you face."
Laura Fana lowered her eyes and reached for the dagger.
Zi……
As soon as she touched the dagger, black smoke billowed out from Laura Fana's fingers.
"Why don't you wait a moment? Let me make some comments?"
"Huh?"
Laura Fana unclenched her fingers and, like everyone else, looked toward the source of the old, hoarse voice.
I saw an old man standing among the crowd, wearing black armor and holding a red sword with a scabbard. He had a haggard face, one eye was red and the other was white, as if he had cataracts. .
There is also a terrible scar on his face, which stretches from his forehead to the corner of his mouth. It seems that it was damaged by some sharp weapon and cannot be repaired.
This old-school vampire's face, clothing, and temperament look completely different from today's vampires, and he looks sinister and terrifying.
This man is Count Dracula von Vlad, the leader of the Vlad family, one of the four major blood families.
In a sense, it can also be said that he is the last blood Earl in existence.
Count Vlad moved forward, and everyone made way for him.
Even though everyone's relationship is not clear at this time, he is an earl, so everyone must respect him, even the Nicholas family.
Count Vlad walked forward slowly and walked to the outside of the badge without stepping in. This is the etiquette among vampire families.
He stood outside the medallion talking to Laura Fana.
"I have met you when you were very young."
Count Vlad made a gesture, "At that time, you were probably only as high as my knees, and you were a very, very small child."
"Oh?"
Laura Fana smiled disapprovingly, "At that time, you didn't scare me to tears?"
"You didn't."
Count Vlad showed a row of pale teeth, "On the contrary, you are a brave man. No one dares to laugh in front of me."
"But people change, Count." Laura Fana looked unkind, "I'm not brave now, on the contrary, I still feel scared."
"Afraid?"
Count Vlad glanced at the dagger in the tray, "Laura Fanna, is it your fate that scares you?"
"Destiny? That's just responsibility, not my destiny."
With that said, Laura Fana went to get the dagger again.
"Wait a minute."
Count Vlad reached out to stop her, "Do you know what this means?"
"I know very well that after the ceremony, I will become Count Nicholas," Laura Fana replied.
"What happens after that?"
"After?"
Laura Fana didn't think about it.
This is what Count Vlad was waiting for. He smiled silently and said: "How about I give you an opinion?"
"Is this your opinion, or the Red Emperor's?" Laura Fana suddenly asked.
"Do you think I am a slave of the Red Emperor?"
Count Vlad shook his head, "I have a cooperative relationship with the Red Emperor, not a superior or subordinate as you think. I have only cooperated with him from the beginning to the end. Everything is just to get us to the sun faster.
Therefore, the opinions I give you next are also for the future of the vampire world, for you and me, and for all the vampires present, and are not out of my personal or the selfishness of the Red Emperor. ”
"You said."
Laura Fana nuzzled her chin at him, "But my patience is not very good. The Nicholas family and all the vampires present are also very busy and have no time to listen to long speeches."
"It's not long. What I'm going to talk about is very simple and will be very beneficial to you."
Count Vlad raised his hand. On one of his hands was a ring set with a black gemstone. It was not an heirloom of the Vlad family, but it looked priceless and seemed to have some special symbol.
"In fact, as long as the Nicholas family is willing to cooperate with the Red Emperor, the Magnus family will have no choice. No one in the entire blood race will oppose the Red Emperor's proposition.
We have once again formed a close union. In order to thank you and the Nicholas family, the Dracula and Vlad families will completely withdraw from Anglia, and all the territories in the Dunlin Islands will be dedicated to the Nicholas family.
And, Dracula and Vlad, to thank you, Laura Fana Sophia von Nicholas, you will always be the master of the Nicholas family, we guarantee the legitimacy of your position and make it secure. ”
"You gave us all your territory, so where are you going?" Laura Fana asked him.
"Go to America."
Count Vlad smiled: "Both of our families will go to America."
Laura Fana glanced at him sideways, "Visiting relatives?"
"You're joking."
Count Vlad did not feel offended. He just said lightly: "The Red Emperor is there and promised us a new future."
"What kind of future is that?" Laura Fana was curious.
Count Vlad sighed, "If the future can be predicted, it will be our vampires' turn to be gods."
"Yes." Laura Fana responded.
"So."
Count Vlad turned the conversation back and said, "Laura Fanna, oh no, it's Count Nicholas, what are you thinking about?"
When he asked this question, he also glanced at the Nicholas family members present from the corner of his eyes.
As he expected, these people's eyes flashed with excitement when they talked about dedicating all the land on the three Dunling Islands to them.
Even those descendants of the family, or vassals, also became happy.
But when it came to ensuring Laura Fana's position was stable, even Joseph, who should be on the same side as her, couldn't help but change his expression.
Obviously, they were not willing to let Laura Fana be the head of the family for a long time.
As for the reasons and thoughts, that is their internal matter.
But this also means that Count Vlad saw the hope of breaking through this seemingly solid and invulnerable fortress from within.
Laura Fana needed them, and so did the rest of the Nicholas family, and in the end, the Nicholas family still couldn't escape Vlad's control.
Count Vlad narrowed his eyes and waited patiently for Laura Fana's response.
He is full of confidence, and no one can refuse such an offer, especially when the world is in turmoil, no matter how strong a person is, he needs a backer and support.
Laura Fana's position is in jeopardy, and what she needs most is the support of Vlad, the last remaining Blood Count.
While thinking about this, Count Vlad couldn't help but think of the boy from the Dracula family who was canonized by the Red Emperor in Eastern Europe.
Wasn't he ordered to intercept Laura Fana?
With his strength and Danny the werewolf, he would never miss.
But Count Vlad couldn't go as planned to see Laura Fana or her body in the dungeon, so now he wants to appear at the inheritance ceremony, enter the territory of the Nicholas family, and have sex with everyone in public. Laura Fana talks.
But it doesn't matter, because Laura Fana will definitely accept his terms.
Sure enough, Laura Fana showed a satisfied smile.
She nodded and said: "Everything you said is very good.
I know that I have been able to live a leisurely life not because I am smart or capable, but because of the protection of my family.
My family has allowed me to never worry about money or be harassed by demon hunters in the past hundreds of years.
As a blood descendant, I am not bound by [the desire for blood] like other vampires. I live a free life.
However, this kind of freedom is only because others paid the price for me, and now, the person who paid the price has become me. ”
"Yes, you are very conscious." Count Vlad nodded.
"But."
Laura Fana suddenly laughed, "I have been in contact with two people recently, and I discovered that I can actually be a very rogue person. I want to run away when I get a benefit, and I can disappear without looking back when I take advantage.
This is me, there is no responsibility, and there is no so-called destiny. ”
"Huh? What do you want to say?"
Vlad had a bad feeling.
"I mean, the conditions you gave are very good, very sincere and touching, and anyone will accept them."
Laura Fana suddenly remembered the Persian vase she had placed under the carriage. She should have brought that vase back just now because it was so beautiful.
Moreover, it was the first time someone gave her a gift, just to make her happy, without asking for anything in return. It was the purest gift.
She really shouldn't have put it in a place like that. What if it was lost or broken?
At this moment all she could think about was the Persian vase.
"What do you mean?" Count Vlad urged.
"I mean, I refuse." (End of Chapter)