Chapter 002

Anthony's mouth was wide open, yet he could not make a sound; darkness obstructed everything for him! Nie calmly walked over to Anthony, opened his mouth, and four sharp canine teeth sank deeply into Anthony's neck

"What happened?" Caroline asked. "Corona is dead!" Rehag laughed with glee; he took pleasure in all misfortunes that befell Caroline. However, if anyone were to threaten Caroline herself, he would be the first to stand up and protect her

Identity! A cold, hard voice emanated from the loudspeaker at the entrance. Nie Rang raised his head and brought his eyes close to a small hole to report his identity: "Enforcer Nie Rang!" A flash of blue light passed, and the identity confirmation was completed. With a clang, the black iron door opened

Nie Rang approached the two white-collar workers who had been rendered speechless by fear, bringing his palms together: "Disappointment!" As he spread his palms apart like flower petals, a plume of black smoke emerged from the center. The two white-collar workers, enveloped in the black smoke, fainted one after the other. When they awaken, they will have lost a segment of their memory—the memory of today.

Korona, like Nielang, is a carnivore, a powerful carnivore, and one of the three carnivores directly governed by the Chief Justice. Her death represents a significant weakening of Caroline's influence

The door suddenly opened, and a burly man poked his head in. The Chief Justice looked somewhat displeased: "Rehager, didn't I tell you not to come in casually?" Rehager gazed affectionately at Caroline for a moment, yet his words were in stark contrast to his expression: "I don't want to see you, you bloodsucking bat, but there are some things you need to know..." Nierang found it amusing; the two of them had always been like this. Rehager could never control himself, knowing it was poison yet still tasting it time and again; while Caroline always imposed unrestrained constraints, her words starkly contrasting with her gaze: "I don't want to see you, you bloodsucking bat, but there are some things you need to know..." Nierang found it amusing; they had always been like this. Rehager could never control himself, knowing it was poison yet still tasting it time and again; while Caroline always imposed unrestrained constraints, Rehager's violations could always find an excuse.

The blood clan is closely tied to two matters throughout their existence: hunting and being hunted. Active hunting and passive being hunted. The Church is the mortal enemy of dark creatures, and they have a dedicated clergy of the seventh rank, among which the third rank exorcists are specifically tasked with dealing with dark beings. Additionally, there are many vampire hunters, a profession with numerous enthusiasts. Although their qualities vary greatly, there are certainly outstanding individuals among them

The death of Kolona has caused ripples within the upper echelons of Camarilla, far from the calm indifference it appears to convey on the surface. The Holy See has already been able to convene a celebratory assembly, and they will certainly not sit idly by. The death of the predator has an immeasurable impact on the confidence of the entire bloodline and even the entire dark society. The Camarilla's council of elders has convened an emergency meeting, which also includes the Grand Chancellor Caroline.

Three days later, in another country and another city thousands of miles away, Nie Rang, dressed in the same gray-black wool coat, held a cigarette at the corner of his mouth, with his hands tucked into the pockets of his coat, walking leisurely along a path covered with maple leaves. The path wound up the mountain, and at its end stood a villa nestled in the mountains. In front of the villa's iron gate, Nie Rang pressed the doorbell.

How did she die? Caroline remained impassive; although she was very sad, she could not show it in front of Rehag. Caroline's calmness made Rehag feel somewhat bored, and he answered honestly: "Three hunters and six exorcists attacked her to death. They sent her teeth back." This is a custom among hunters: after killing a vampire, they return the teeth that were used to suck blood to their family—both as a notification and as a demonstration. He answered honestly: "Three hunters and six exorcists attacked her to death. They sent her teeth back." This is a custom among hunters: after killing a vampire, they return the teeth that were used to suck blood to their family—both as a notification and as a demonstration.

On a spacious table, there is a red coral candlestick, which no longer holds a candle but has been fitted with a light bulb by m.hetushu.com. A beautiful woman dressed in a long black gown with golden edges sits at the table, engrossed in a book. Although vampires fear sunlight, they are not afraid of artificial light sources.

Nie nodded slightly: "Yes. Before Anthony died, he questioned me: what is wrong with having offspring with the one you love? Or perhaps he had a point; what is the difference between us developing offspring and humans giving birth to offspring?" The Chief Justice's long eyes shone with wisdom: "The difference is significant! There is a great danger in humans giving birth to offspring: our descendants will be assimilated by humans because their mother is human. Moreover, and more importantly, human reproductive capabilities will bring us considerable trouble. We are immortal, and their reproductive capacity is too strong. If we were to graft their reproductive abilities onto our population, it wouldn't be long before there are millions of bloodlines in this world. The old will not perish, and the new will emerge; our living space will soon become overcrowded, and there may not even be enough food. Therefore, such matters must not be set as a precedent!"

The Chief Justice lowered his head and sighed: "I understand, but the elders are very adamant, and I cannot disobey their orders. I have called you here today to ask you both to nominate a candidate— the elders already have one candidate in mind, but they need another." Nie Rang asked, "Who is that candidate?" The Chief Justice glanced at him, hesitated for a moment, and said, "It is Piati." "How could it be him!" Becker, who had been silent, could not help but express his surprise. After a moment of hesitation, he said, "It is Piati." "How could it be him!" Becker, who had been silent, could not help but express his surprise. "Is it that guy whose hair is dyed like rotting straw in a pond, and who has a metal ring on his nose that only cows would wear?" Nie Rang asked harshly. The Chief Justice nodded helplessly.

Nie Rang walked along the pebble-strewn path behind the iron gate towards the villa. The door was not closed; he pushed it open and entered. The interior was empty. He made his way directly to the basement. The wooden door of the basement opened, revealing a narrow passage. Nie Rang crouched down and squeezed inside.

Nie Rang walked through the iron gate, and the scene inside changed dramatically. The various facilities were well-equipped, far from the simplicity of the outside passage. An ancient mirror with bronze inlays, brown antique wooden tables and chairs, thick ancient Persian carpets, and tall mahogany bookshelves filled with various books were present.

The passage continued downward, and at the end, it suddenly opened up. Beside two solid iron doors stood a burly man with yellow hair and a yellow beard, locked in chains. Upon seeing him, the man chuckled, "You’re back." Nie Rang nodded, "How has the Chief Justice been lately?" "Her? She’s not doing well at all!" The man appeared quite pleased when he said this. Nie Rang helplessly replied, "I really don’t understand the two of you. If you hate him so much, why not just leave him? This chain probably wouldn’t have held you a hundred years ago, would it?" The burly man laughed, "This is the game between men and women; you wouldn’t understand!" Nie Rang fell silent, and the man exerted his strength, pushing open the heavy iron door for him. "Go in, she has been waiting for you for a long time!"

Nie nodded slightly, and the Chief Justice placed his finger on his forehead, gently tapping it a few times: "It really is troublesome; finding a successor for Anthony is not easy. In such a large company, it is quite difficult to find a competent manager. He is still the prince of that city, and we also need to find a successor for him, along with issues concerning his lover and children... If you are not cooperating, I will find someone else. It is truly a pity about Anthony; it is not surprising, really. After surviving in human society for so long, one naturally becomes influenced by them." The Chief Justice looked at Nie: "In fact, this trend is already difficult to control. Very few people of your generation wear black formal attire anymore; medieval clothing is no longer in fashion. Just look at your attire to see what is popular..." The Chief Justice's words made Nie's face flush slightly, and he smiled warmly: "You need not blame yourself; this trend is quite normal. You have done very well. I am just concerned that if they continue to develop this way, it may violate the rules of seclusion."

After the meeting, Nie Rang was immediately summoned by Caroline to the basement where they had last met.

Both men and women understand that a romantic relationship between humans and vampires is unrealistic, so she transformed him into a vampire. He harbors both love and resentment for this woman, yet finds it difficult to let go; she does not wish for her lover to leave, but out of guilt, she hopes he will walk away on his own. They have been entangled for an indeterminate amount of time; by the time Nie Rang became a predator, they were already in this state. The painful love of vampires is always filled with contradictions, and Nie Rang had been warned since the day he became a vampire. They have been entangled for an indeterminate amount of time; by the time Nie Rang became a predator, they were already in this state. The painful love of vampires is always filled with contradictions, and Nie Rang had been warned since the day he became a vampire

Carnivores, granted the right by the Dark Gods, are allowed to feed on their own kind. The power of the blood kin derives from blood; by consuming the blood of their kind, they also absorb the strength of their kin. In the name of the Dark Gods, they are immensely powerful

Anthony fell into despair, and Nie raised his left hand, slowly uttering two words: "Shadow Shackles!" The shadows surrounding them suddenly came to life, instantly enveloping Anthony like a piece of black cloth

When Nie Rang arrived, he discovered that another predator, Becker, was also present. Becker is a Black vampire, and within the modern vampire hierarchy, Black individuals constitute a significant proportion. Although some of their white counterparts do not favor them, they have established an increasingly important position within the Camarilla due to their excellent qualities. Becker is a distinguished representative of the Black vampire community.

Caroline did not respond to him, still engrossed in her book. Nie Rang stepped aside and stood quietly, waiting. After a long time, Judge Caroline finally put down her book. She looked at Nie Rang, stood up to return the book to its designated place on the shelf, and then said: "Anthony was a talented individual; his death is truly a pity. We need to find someone else who can engage in business, which is indeed a troublesome matter." Nie Rang did not reply. The judge walked over to the table and said to the players: "You should sit down as well. You seem troubled; is there something you cannot resolve?"

The woman in the black dress had fair skin and elongated eyes, and the long gown she wore accentuated a classical beauty. Nie Rang stepped forward and bowed, saying: "Justice Caroline, I have returned"

Nie Rang and Becker nodded slightly as a form of greeting, and Caroline invited him to sit down. "The reason I have called you here today is that the Council of Elders has made a decision. We currently need strong power, and therefore, we have decided to add a position for an Enforcer. This time, we will be increasing the number of Enforcers by two!" Before Caroline's words had finished, Nie Rang stood up: "But Chief Justice, the power of the Enforcers is difficult to monitor. If the selected individuals are not pure of heart, it could lead to significant trouble. Increasing the number of Enforcers by two at once may make it challenging to maintain control over them..." What Nie Rang referred to regarding the control of the Enforcers is a measure taken by the Camarilla, using two old and reliable Enforcers to oversee the new ones whose reliability is unknown.

After a hearty meal, Nie Reng gently nudged Anthony's corpse with his toes. The body slid into the sunlight, and after a puff of smoke, it vanished without a trace