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Chapter 1415. When it comes to apologizing, the most important thing is your attitude

Murphy, breathing a little weak, leaned against the moving carriage and closed his eyes to rest.

He followed his own special set of First Embrace rules and gave Shani an excessive amount of blood to help her complete the discomfort after the "clan conversion" more quickly. The price was that the Vampire Governor fell into a state of weakness that he had not experienced for a long time.

Although his strength is no longer what it used to be, the weakness that affects the rules of the population is still difficult to resist.

But the good news is that, thanks to the strong assistance of the elder Murphy, Shani, who was sitting opposite him, not only did not experience the painful transformation, but also had a pair of wings of her own after the first embrace was completed.

The wings of other clans except the Blood Eagles are just decorations, but Shani can feel her wings expanding with every passing minute and second. Perhaps after tonight she will be able to soar into the sky like the other Blood Eagles, but to achieve the ability to control the sky like the upper Blood Eagles, she will have to practice hard.

Other than that, Shani didn't feel much change.

Of course, the weakened inheritance of Murphy's various outrageous abilities gave her a more realistic understanding of Murphy's hidden strength, but it also gave rise to more questions.

"I'm curious."

Shani, who was wearing a hood and disguising herself as an attendant, was wiping her Fallen Virtue Gauntlets with a handkerchief in the carriage. She looked at Murphy who was resting opposite her and said:
"With so many incredible enhancements, my lord, look at the terrible talents you possess.

Death immunity, blood mimicry, chaos immunity, truth hunting, divine killer.
My God, your combat potential should be strong enough to push you to the peak of combat power like Lord Paying in a short period of time, but your performance in combat is always unsatisfactory. Is it because there are too many other things that you don’t have enough time to practice?"

"I used to be obsessed with power, and I practiced like crazy for a while, but the arrival of the Black Disaster soon made me realize that individual strength is not my trump card, and it is not even the sharpest weapon in my arsenal.

Especially after I got my own power armor, I realized that just practicing swordsmanship would not lead to any future."

Murphy closed his eyes and answered casually:

"My true strength lies in another area, and luckily I found it. Now this mediocre strength is enough to deal with most scenarios. After all, there are many times when I don't need to fight in person.

And now I have you, my dear Shani.

I think even based on this damn blood pact, you won't let me fall into a life-threatening situation.

Um, speaking of blood pact.
Don't worry about this stuff!
Once we reach the Holy Blood Sealed Land and obtain enough source blood, I will set you free immediately.

Not only you, but all the vampire warriors of the entire Holy Blood Chapter will be free."

“Thank you for your generosity, but I doubt it.”

Xia Ni showed little interest in this. She said casually:
"Nothing in this world can have only bad things. The vampire-specific 'culture' of the Blood Pact has shaped our current appearance over the past thousand years. Most vampires have adapted to its existence.

If you give them freedom rashly, it will affect them.

Many vampires believe that the blood pact is the foundation of the clan's strength, and you can't expect everyone to be as wise and kind as you are.

So my opinion is, why not give them the right to choose, whether it is good or bad, it is up to them to choose, anyway, you don't owe them anything, just like you don't owe me anything and don't need to feel guilty about it. "

"What about you, Shani?"

Murphy opened his eyes, looked at Shani opposite him, and said:
"Do you like this feeling of being bound? Do you like handing over your life and existence to me? Are you willing to be a puppet without any autonomy, the former Grand Duke of the Blood Clan?"

“I don’t like it, but I’ll try to adapt.”

Shani snorted and said:
"For a homeless vampire, the blood contract from the family is more like protection than slavery. Of course, I understand what you want to say, so I am just giving you advice.

Alas, I haven't felt this way for a long time since Sophie died.

Maybe it's a bit strange to say this, but I actually miss the time when I was a weapon. I didn't have to make decisions on my own, and I didn't have to bear pressure outside of combat. I only had to complete orders, and if the sky fell, there were elders to support me.

It’s not even a punishment for someone who wants to tank.”

"Let's not talk about this issue anymore."

Murphy waved his hand and said:
"Otherwise I think we're going to have a quarrel soon. Tell me about the weapon in your hand. I've always been curious about how a weapon like Fallen Virtue can be used to hunt large creatures.

I've seen Cecilia use it. Even if she pushed the relic into the second stage of transformation, the mechanical claws that popped out were not enough to hurt those guys with thick skin and flesh. Could it be that it can only be used to fight humanoid creatures of the same size?"

"Cecilia is a wolfsbane cub, my elder. She doesn't know how to properly use this sacred object of the Thorn Clan."

Xia Ni curled her lips in disdain.

Well, it is worth mentioning that while burying the surname "Torize", Shani also changed her previous classic "skin" with double braids. At Murphy's suggestion, she modified her hairstyle and tied her long golden hair into a high ponytail behind her head.

This makes Shani less conservative and more lively than before.

Apart from that, Shani is still the same Shani. Hundreds of years have endowed her with arrogance, sharpness and the temperament brought by her high position without any change. So much so that when she and Murphy sit in the same carriage, it is difficult to realize that they are a master and servant rather than friends of equal status.

As Murphy watched, Shani raised her left hand.

As her fingers moved, the spike hidden in the gauntlet popped out to the first stage of moderate length, and then moved to cover Shani's entire elbow under the changes in the internal mechanical mechanism, pushing it to the second form of "power claw".

But this is not the end. Under Murphy's surprised gaze, Shani waved her hand casually, and the five spikes on the power claws broke away from the gauntlet and floated in front of the two people, and then turned into strange metal cones that circled around her as Shani manipulated them.

This form is very similar to the piercing shuttles equipped with some intelligent weapons in the Eden area, but it is obviously more flexible and deadly. Shani controls them not through programs but through thoughts.

"They can spin at high speeds and transform into armor-piercing cones. According to the records of the Thorn Clan, Ms. Oksana once used the holy objects to defeat a giant beast deep in the wilderness. At that time, the Nords were still in the tribal era."

Shani put the deadly spike back into her gauntlet and said:

"Fallen Virtue is an assassination relic tailor-made for the Thorn Clan's fighting style. Only members of the Thorn Clan can use it perfectly. I have to thank Dusk for unlocking the bloodline constraints of this relic, so that now that I have joined the Blood Eagle, I can still manipulate it well. But they enhanced the destructive power of the relic too much."

Murphy's new offspring stroked his gauntlet and complained:

"According to Tris, this thing has now become a weapon with vampire special attack capabilities like Eternal Silence. I don't know much about the new concept of biological genes, but from Old Edward's injuries I can realize the terrifying destructive power of this gauntlet when facing vampires.

Actually, Murphy, my elder.

I have a feeling that the real target they wanted to kill by modifying this weapon is you. Assassinating old Edward is just a step to test its destructive power.

However, Huang Hun didn't know people well, so he gave this task to Lily, and you have miraculously completed the alliance with Ms. Lily in advance, which also saved you from a bloody disaster. To be honest, if Ms. Lily used this weapon to launch a sneak attack and assassinate you, then I'm sorry to say that even if the Lord is by your side, you will be dead. "

“So, making more friends is never a bad thing.”

Murphy said softly, he didn't intend to say too much about the issue related to Lily.

Shani was obviously trying to trick him, but the royal carriage had already entered the Plantagenet Palace, which meant that Murphy was about to meet King Louis, and the moment the carriage stopped, Murphy's new heir asked the last question.

She stood up and supported the weak Murphy, and whispered in his ear:
"The Lord has given the Holy Lance Eternal Silence to you, Murphy. Does this mean that you will inherit everything that the Millennium Lord has in the vampire civilization?"

"I'm just borrowing it temporarily, don't think too much about it."

Murphy stood up with a mechanical cane and left the carriage with the help of Shani. He adjusted his appearance and said:

"The Lord's mission has not yet ended. You don't have to worry about the sudden change of vampire civilization. Besides, you are no longer the Grand Duke, so you don't have to think so much."

"That's right."

Shani followed Murphy obediently like a servant and said softly:

"A slave should do his job well, so do you need me to arrange for you to return to the Dark Mountains?" "I'm not a slave, I'm just helping you. You will be free, Shani, I promise."

Murphy joked:
"You keep saying it's okay, but in fact you still care about it, right? Don't worry, you hypocritical guy, I didn't get distracted when you were so 'active' before, and I won't suddenly ask you to do something you don't want to do now.

Trish once commented that respecting women is one of the few virtues I have as a lousy guy.”

After saying this, under the guidance of the court attendant in front of him, Murphy stepped onto the white marble steps of the Plantagenet Palace with his cane.

This is the way to the garden.

Obviously, King Louis did not intend to make this meeting serious and formal. He hoped to complete the conversation with Murphy in a relaxed environment.

In response, Murphy, who was exhausted from having just completed Shani's first hug, welcomed it with open arms.

In his current weak state, if he were to attend a long and boring formal meeting, he would probably flip the table on the spot.

King Louis' royal garden was as full of flowers as ever, and in the center of the garden stood a small table with snacks on it. When Murphy came here admiring the colorful flowers around him, he saw King Louis in casual clothes standing there waiting for him.

Next to King Louis was a handsome young man who looked very similar to him, but taller.

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This should be Prince William, the eldest son who was recently confirmed as the heir to the throne.

Murphy raised his eyebrows in surprise.

King Louis's meeting with him should have been private to preserve the dignity of the monarch, but he actually let his son watch? Was there some other factor in this meeting?

As he was thinking this, Murphy walked up to King Louis with a smile on his face and shook his hand. They exchanged pleasantries, sat down to drink tea and talked about their encounters during their journey to the Songhai Empire. When the conversation got excited, Murphy even presented Prince William with a sword from a pharaoh in the underworld, congratulating him on becoming the heir to the throne.

The scene was like a farewell between two old friends, and there was no grudge or dispute as rumored.

But when he drank the second cup of tea, King Louis coughed, put down the cup, and said to Murphy:
"The summons of the Dragon Emperor is a big deal for all the forces in the Order camp. I have had several discussions with my ministers. I feel that the help we provided to the coalition forces of the Locust Wall is not enough to reflect the determination of the Plantagenet Kingdom.

Therefore, I hope that you will allow my son to serve as a soldier in the frontline resistance against the locust plague. "

"Ok?"

Murphy immediately put down his teacup and said seriously:
"No! The intensity of the battle in the Locust Wall is already terrifying, Your Majesty Louis, but this is just the beginning!
When I led the Grey Expeditionary Force to the Grey Desert, the closer we got to Hive Zero, the more terrifying the scale of the Locust Wall's war would become. My generals and I have asserted that the intensity of this war in its final stage will definitely surpass the Black Scourge and previous wars against Chaos.

I understand your thoughts, and I understand Prince William's desire to achieve great things, but such a war is a bit too dangerous for young people.

You don't have to do this. Everyone has seen your contribution to the Order camp this time."

He looked at Louis and expressed his thoughts. King Louis shook his head and stopped saying those official words. Instead, he said calmly:
“William must go to the front, even if he is only a logistics officer. He must fight the entire war! This is not only for my son to win merits that will satisfy and praise the people, but also for him to see the context of the continental situation and political development in the future.

Actually, I'm not afraid of you laughing at me, Murphy.

My son has grown up, and he is very dissatisfied with my "weakness" towards the Transians and the Capetian Principality in the affairs of East Prussia. Perhaps it is because of my words and deeds over the past years that my son has become very interested in the "continental hegemony".

However, times have changed.

I can understand the theme of the next era and respond to it, but William is too young and he must go through some things to change his mind and complete the change of mentality when he ascends the throne.

The fact is, the Plantagenet Kingdom is not the protagonist of this era!

Our part in the Old World has come to an end. The fact that I can accept this failure and flexibly change national policies does not mean that young people can remain calm.

I could also order my son not to show his desire for war, but you and I both know that such admonitions will only add fuel to the fire for arrogant young people, who will always try to change the world with their own ideas.

I don't ask my son to have exaggerated ability to govern a country, but he should at least be able to distinguish between opportunities and dangers.

In order to prevent William from taking dangerous actions when he comes to power, I think a trial to face the truth of the intersection of order and chaos is necessary, what do you think? "

"Is that so?"

Murphy glanced at Prince William.

He did not use his sense of desire to read his father's mind, but the young man's attitude of seemingly respecting but actually disagreeing with his father's criticism did speak volumes.

So the Vampire Governor thought for a moment and said:
“Then arrange His Highness to go to the Vampire Coast and let him be responsible for the transportation of supplies between the Allied Forces and the Plantagenet Fleet and local defense.

That place has been cleared by the Holy Blood Legion and the Wolf Man's Creation Guards, but it is indeed an important defense line at the southernmost end of the Locust Wall. The intensity of the battle is not as intense as on the front battlefield, but it will definitely make His Royal Highness feel the cruelty of war.

In fact, it's not just him. The defense zones of important figures including Princess Chuchut, Prince Khufu, and the Mermaid Princess are all nearby, which will also be beneficial for His Royal Highness to build his network of contacts."

“It couldn’t be more fitting.”

King Louis smiled and said:
"Then my William will follow you back to the Dark Mountains. Please take care of him during this time."

Louis paused here.

As Murphy watched, he stood up, took the special colored letter from the table, held it in both hands and handed it to Murphy.

As Prince William and Shani watched in amazement, King Louis bent down and said to Murphy, who was sitting there, in an almost humble manner:

"Finally, there is an important reason why I invited you here. The Ten Years' War was a mistake, especially the expansion of the war in the later period, the destruction of the city of Xike by the Pioneer Corps, and the attack and destruction of Transia.

My army brought great suffering to the people of Transia and was directly responsible for the destruction of the city of Cadman and hundreds of thousands of casualties.

For this, I express my sincerest apologies to you, the governor and leader of the Transians, and the people of that land who have suffered harm due to my wrong decisions, and I hope to receive your forgiveness, Your Excellency.

Please accept this modest royal compensation and this letter of apology signed by my own hand.

I sincerely hope that the aftermath of the war will end and the two countries can start a new cooperation instead of hostility. "

Murphy sat in a chair and looked at the letter of apology that was brought to him.

He didn't reach out to take it but sighed and said:
"Louis, do you know what a terrible impact today's events would have on your rule if they were made public? I guess you do, and I also guess your ministers would never allow you to do this, but you still did it.

Now that you have made up your mind, I have a better suggestion for you."

Murphy stood up and supported King Louis so that he didn't have to maintain such a humble attitude. He did not accept the letter, but said to King Louis:
"In the park of Scarlet Castle, there is a monument to commemorate the Ten Years' War. It is below the Hall of Valor of the Foreigners, not far from the Midnight Tower. Your apology should not be given to me, Louis.

You should go there!

Under the gaze of the Transians, personally deliver a bouquet of flowers to the monument and give a speech there asking for forgiveness from the Transians. My people are barbaric but simple, they will accept it, and they will even praise you for it.

Make a state visit.

In the name of the united order, Miriam will arrange everything for you.

As for me, Louis.

I accept your apology, and I have to say that you really impressed me in every way."

(End of this chapter)