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Chapter 1356 1354. Final Warning from Midnight

It was raining in the Scarlet Castle area tonight, and it started to rain as night fell. When Murphy walked out from the top of the Midnight Tower, he could just see the Scarlet Castle at night.

The lights on the tops of the tall and short buildings in the city flickered in the rain, casting an indescribable tranquility over this bustling city during the day. The low-quality neon lights flashing in the rain also gave it a unique look and feel. Combined with the pedestrians hiding from the rain on the street and the star rift flashing purple light high in the sky above Transia, there was always a gloomy feeling.

Perhaps it's because there are too many vampires living in this city.

Murphy stretched his neck and spread his wings behind him. With a flash of blood, he rushed into the sky. His speed was so fast that most people could not catch up with him. Murphy's current speed was close to the limit that winged creatures could reach by flying in the flesh. He could feel the invisible obstacle every time he accelerated his flight.

Perhaps this is the specialization that the Lasa Heart, which constantly strengthens its adaptability with Murphy, brings to him.

Perhaps if he just broke through that obstacle, he would be able to rely on his wings to travel through space like Lao Sa, completely surpassing the meaning of the word "speed".

However, Murphy hasn't fought seriously for a long time. The last time he fought desperately was when he faced the Midnight Mistress in the Forest of Elves. After that, he kept cheating like crazy, using his "physical discomfort" as an excuse, and killed Dagon and Laohei with his "wisdom", which fully demonstrated that Murphy's current level no longer requires him to fight with a reckless man.

This also brought about a rather strange result, which was that Murphy himself could not grasp his true strength at present.

Although according to the description on the panel, he has already firmly entered the ranks of the Golden Ones, and thanks to the Creator and the Midnight Mistress, at a time when his own extraordinary golden rules have not yet been formed, he already has two golden rules that he can use.

In the past, he could practice swordsmanship with Necessary Evil when he had nothing to do, but now Necessary Evil is no match for him. Without Murphy's participation in the battle, the once ferocious magic sword has become lazy.

It's like it went through an anxious adolescence and then settled down to become as steady as an old dog, staying quietly in its scabbard like an ordinary vampire blade.

Even though its limited appearance times have been largely squeezed out by the "new" Long Night Guards, it has not been noisy. This Buddhist transformation has made Murphy occasionally wonder if he has neglected the necessary evil too much, causing this magic sword to get upset?

But after showing it to Tris, she got some news that was hard to say whether it was good or bad.

The silence of necessary evil is "evolution".

It's hard to say whether this guy was contaminated with too much creation energy by Murphy's side, causing everything from the material of his weapon to the intensity of his inner spiritual consciousness to move to a higher level.

It is difficult for Tris to estimate how long it will take for Necessary Evil to complete this self-transformation, but what is certain is that after it "awakens", the mark left by Sarokdar on the sword will be completely removed. At that time, this thing will become a magic sword belonging to Murphy alone.

Tracy also made a metaphor, like the eternal silence of the holy spear in the Lord's hand.

Theoretically, any vampire from the Blood Alliance clan can use that thing, but in reality, let alone using it, anyone other than the Lord who dares to touch it will encounter a horrific counterattack.

That is the "special force".

Weapons that can only be used by certain people.

This is actually a good thing for Murphy. Although he basically appears holding the Long Night Guard now, this sword is more of a ceremonial object than a weapon. It is the original shrine of the Midnight Twins. Although it can theoretically be used in combat, Murphy does not really want to use this thing to challenge a strong enemy.

What if it breaks? Wouldn't that be embarrassing?
Even if it doesn't break, it will be very troublesome to maintain it after bumps and bruises, so if you still have to fight later, it is better to use the necessary evil that has been tamed.

And when it comes to Cao Cao, Cao Cao is here.

Just as Murphy transformed from the sky into a "scarlet midnight comet" and landed on the hills outside Scarlet Castle, he saw Lord Paying standing there with his unicorn waiting for him.

The Lord was wearing a cloak to avoid the rain from getting on his body, while Uncle Aurora was having fun in the rain in front of the hill. Perhaps it was because he had persuaded his old god brothers not to cause trouble and found a good home for them, which made him happy.

"How is the Holy Blood Corps recruiting new members?"

Murphy stepped forward and asked.

Lord Paying looked at the Scarlet Castle in the heavy rain and whispered:
"The elites of the Wolfsbane Clan have just joined the team, and the spirit swordsmen of the Secret Blood Clan have also arrived from Callum. Now only the Thorn Night Walkers are left. I plan to take them to the Gray Desert to check the situation first, and practice with some villains scattered there. How long will it take you?"

"At most half a month."

Murphy replied:
“I have to wait until the Sentinel Patrol Ship in the Star Realm is repaired and the contact with the Sentinel Corps is completed before I can take the foreigners to the Gray Desert, solve the problems there and reclaim the Life Greenhouse.

Something will happen in the Kavhoka area, but I will not get involved. I will deal with the problems here before I go to the Gray Desert. But you said that the Thorn Clan has not responded. Do you want to have a meeting with Shani?"

"I have already talked to her and issued her an ultimatum, but unfortunately, Grand Duke Shani seems to be very busy recently and has not responded to me yet."

The Lord said calmly:

"However, there are only three days left before the Holy Blood Legion issues a conscription order to the Thorn Clan. If they don't give me an explanation before the deadline, I will take the Light Chaser to the Principality of Thorn and give them an explanation."

"Xiani is in the Songhai Empire now."

Murphy was like a "bad student who tells tales" at this moment. He said to Lord Paying:
"It's not that she doesn't want to respond to your call, she's just busy with another matter that is closely related to the stability of the Nordtov Kingdom. That's her duty as the Wolf Girl's intelligence chief. Maybe you should give her some more time."

In response to Murphy's explanation, the Lord did not answer. He just stretched out his hand and let the raindrops fall on his silver gauntlet, as if he was holding up something invisible.

Amid the crisp sound of raindrops hitting the gauntlet, the Lord replied in a cold tone:
“You see, Murphy, here’s the thing.

Shani has been a vampire for a long time, but at this critical moment in our civilization, she still puts the affairs of the Thorn Clan aside and chooses to devote her energy and time to the affairs of the human kingdom.

Did she really not know what consequences her silence would bring to the Thorn Clan?

she knows!
She just doesn't care.

She wanted to answer my call with this attitude. After I led the Holy Blood Legion to punish the Thorn Clan, she could use this to cut off the Thorn Clan's contact with us. In accordance with her paranoid and selfish wishes, she would completely separate the Thorn Clan from the vampire civilization and let them exist as a vassal race of the Nordtov Kingdom.

Just like the relationship between the Frost Dwarves and the Nord Royal Family.

Perhaps in Shani's heart, her last name has always been 'Romanov' rather than 'Torize'.

Perhaps in her opinion, whether the wolf girl can sit firmly on the throne is more important than whether the Thorn Clan can return to the orthodoxy of vampires.

Murphy, do you think that such a person, such a vampire, is really suitable to be the Grand Duke leading a clan?
Shani had obviously forgotten who had saved her from the most desperate death! She had forgotten where she came from, she had lost her fear of midnight, and was immersed in the past that she should have cut off long ago.

I still admire Shani's talent and her outstanding demeanor, but unfortunately, she is no longer suitable to continue to serve as the Duke of Thorns after falling into the devil's barrier.

Can you do me a favor, Murphy?

"Of course, I am happy to do what I can for you, my Lord."

Murphy leaned forward slightly and said:

"But why me? Why can't you go and tell Shani in person that she is deposed?"

"Because Eternal Silence will not listen to any explanation, and there is no forgiveness in front of the Millennium Lord."

The Lord waved his hand and said:

"If it was me who appeared in front of her, there would be no other possibility except bringing back a stone statue. But for you, there is a lot of room for maneuver. I entrust Xia Ni's future to you.

She is not hopeless, she is just too persistent and has chosen the wrong direction."

"But that is a Grand Duke, my Lord."

Murphy complained:
"I don't believe Xia Ni is willing to lay down her weapons after listening to my persuasion. So, can I really win?"

"That's your problem, Murphy."

The Lord pulled down his hood and said:
"How about I lend you the Holy Lance?"

"Forget it. I don't think you'll want it back if I take it." Murphy waved his hand and said:
"I don't know what's wrong with you. You've persisted for more than a thousand years, but recently you're madly wanting to 'retire'. But if you ask me, the vampire civilization can't do without you. Don't try it anymore. Just hold on for a while longer, at least until we take over the Greenhouse of Life, okay?"

"Okay, I'll take care of the Principality of Thorns, and you take care of Shani."

The Lord made a gesture and said:
"Before the Holy Blood Seal begins, I will work hard to ensure that the Holy Blood Regiment has a certain level of combat effectiveness."

"Wait, my lord, there are two more questions."

Murphy stopped Lord Paying who was calling Aurora to leave here and asked:
"First, the candidate for the next Grand Duke of Thorns."

"Andre!"

The Lord said:
"You have chosen everything, and the young man is suitable in every way."

"No! Andre is just a transition, my lord. The Grand Duke of Thorns must be a woman. This is their tradition. I have no intention of breaking this beautiful tradition. After all, the current Grand Duke of the Blood Clan is indeed more masculine than feminine."

Murphy shook his head and said:
"In my plan, Andre will only serve as the acting Grand Duke until the real Grand Duke of Thorns steps into the midnight hour. You know who I'm talking about."

"Wolf girl?"

The Lord frowned and said:
"But would Queen Angelina really be willing to walk into midnight after death? The young ruler with the aura of a heroic king would not allow her fate to fall to this point. Eternal sinner, that is a terrible burden."

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"She will agree, because I will make her an offer she can't refuse in a short while."

Murphy shrugged and said:

"Andre will also try his best to persuade his sister that as humans they can only be siblings, but in the midnight, using our dirty and vampire moral values, Andre has a lot of room for manipulation.

And I guess that a remarkable woman like Wolf Girl would also want to watch over her country in another way after her death.

As for whether she will become the next Xia Ni, it all depends on whether fate favors her.

Finally, regarding the question of your strength, my lord.

In the past few days, the unlocking of the world's power is approaching completion, and your strength fluctuation has reached its limit. I can feel the abnormal agitation of the blood in your body even when I stand here. Perhaps this is also the reason why you don't want to personally "persuade" Xia Ni.

You are afraid that you won't be able to stop yourself and will really kill her.

What I want to ask is, how long will it take for you to stabilize in the realm of demigod?"

"That's a road no one has traveled, Murphy. It will take me a while to find the stairs up."

The Lord sighed and said:
"Reaching the Gold Stage means that one's own strength has been honed to its limit. Next, one needs to introduce supernatural power from the outside. I have asked the demigods before, and they directly absorb the more violent and primitive astral spiritual energy to enhance their power.

That is their talent. We, the beings in the material world, naturally cannot do that.

But it’s not wrong to seek strength from the outside. If I don’t want to follow the path of Midnight Gemini, then maybe I should calm down and think about the direction of my own climb in life.

But my power is increasing rapidly. When we attack the Greenhouse of Life, I should be able to exert power close to that of a demigod."

"Okay! I feel relieved with your words."

Murphy nodded and said:

"Old Edward's progress should be the same as yours, which means that when we get there, there will be two quasi-demigod-level pioneers to lead the way. I feel relieved."

"Solve Shani's problem as soon as possible, Murphy."

The Lord whistled to call Master Aurora, and when he climbed up and was about to leave, he turned back and warned Murphy:
"If you don't want to execute her, then find another way. The only requirement is that Shani cannot appear again. I don't want the Thorn Clan to cause any more trouble."

"I understand! Grand Duchess Shani of the Thorn Clan unfortunately disappeared while exploring the thousand-year quicksand of the Songhai Empire alone. This is her final fate."
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"Chief! We have investigated the backgrounds of all members of the two offices of the Misty Sea Trading Company in the Songhai Empire! On the surface, these Songhai people are serving the trading company and conducting a series of large-scale commodity transactions with the Songhai military, but in fact, they are all local 'shills'!
Some of them even came directly from a theatre troupe in Port of Origin!

They are professionals in acting, no wonder they were able to fool the military spies sent by Marshal Heraclius."

In a small oasis near the Port of Origin in the thousand-year-old sand sea of ​​the Songhai Empire, a high-ranking vampire from the Thorn Clan rushed into Shani's room with an account book. She placed the account book on the expressionless table of the clan leader and shouted:
"This is their account book. I took it back and found that the numbers in it were all filled in randomly. Compared with the perfect account book at the Kavhoka headquarters, which had no faults at all, it was simply shoddy!"

"Oh, it's true!"

Shani, who was dressed in desert style, narrowed her eyes and looked at the other heir. She asked:
“What about the local warehouse?”

"The warehouse is indeed filled with all kinds of weapons. It is very large."

The second offspring whispered:

"But I spent some time to seduce the logistics staff at the warehouse and came to the conclusion that these weapons were special equipment that were to be sent to Transia. They were just nominally routed through the Misty Sea Trading Company to create a false impression of prosperity to highlight their so-called investment transactions.

It is obvious, Patriarch, that the Misty Sea Trading Company is just a scam!

And I seriously suspect that this organization is inseparable from the Transians, and the amount of fundraising they are now conducting in Kavhoka is huge enough to shake the kingdom's rule there.

Our spies next to Marshal Heraclius reported that the marshal was deeply involved in this investment scam, and that he had recently been trying to win over some restless nobles in North Wind Castle.

Perhaps, this marshal who has different political views from the wolf girl is trying to replicate the story of the former 'usurper Rurik'.

Fortunately, you noticed something was wrong and came to the Songhai Empire in person, otherwise we would have been fooled by them this time."

Shani did not respond to the compliment.

She would not tell her descendants that she came to the Songhai Empire just to avoid some difficult matters, and that investigating the activities of the Misty Sea Trading Company was just a side job. However, she did not expect to dig up something incredible.

"Then you need to hurry up. Hmm?"

Xia Ni was about to give an order, but suddenly looked up and out the window.

All the vampires in the courtyard felt some kind of wonderful change at this moment. They rushed out of the house and saw that the sunset above their heads, which was supposed to be dusk, had strangely turned into a midnight with a sky full of stars. As the night fell, it seemed as if the entire oasis had fallen asleep at midnight at this moment.

This silence made these thorn vampires feel uneasy. Even though midnight would protect vampires, at this moment they clearly felt the night's indifference to them.

"How is this going!"

Shani's servant exclaimed, and Lord Thorn frowned. After a moment, she stood up and said:

"You must break out to the direction of the Sand Sea immediately! Use all means to contact North Wind Castle and tell Angelina the truth about the Misty Sea Trading Company. Ask her to immediately send people to seal up all institutions related to that trading company!
I stay here.
Go on!

Don’t delay.”

The other thorn vampires sensed something was wrong from the Archduke's tone.

They said no more but moved towards the sea of ​​sand deep in the darkness at a very fast speed. Xia Ni was left alone in the courtyard. When she walked out of the room, she had changed into combat clothes and covered her face with a mask.

And in front of Xia Ni's eyes, in this sudden darkness, a scarlet light fell from the sky and finally landed accurately in the courtyard in front of Grand Duke Thorn.

Amid the devastating roar brought by the sonic wave, Murphy folded his wings.

He held the hilt of the knife and didn't unsheathe it. He just looked at Xia Ni and said sincerely:
"The Lord asked me to tell you something, Xia Ni. Stop it while it's still not too late. And my advice to you is that you really can't investigate everything. If you really find out something like you are doing now, wouldn't it be embarrassing?"

(End of this chapter)