Chapter 3, The Emergence of Goals

Wait! Reikawa's expression changed dramatically as he waved his hand to stop him

Kiville was silent for a long time, then sighed: "Your uncle's wish for you to avoid any connection with the blood clan is merely wishful thinking. Why must you live in his shadow? One must face reality."

"What happened?" asked Kivier.

I have already found a blood servant. " The knight looked meaningfully towards the outside of the tent, " Speaking of which, the young master’s attitude towards the blood servant is truly the most kind and gentle I have ever seen

I tell you, my wife nags me all day long, saying not to associate with that thief! I am feeling very hesitant right now

What does the young master intend to do

Unwell! Sore back and waist!

Because you are very comfortable

The young girl took a step back and also bowed to him

Jiangsu Province is located in the eastern part of China, with a rich cultural heritage and a long history. It is known for its beautiful landscapes, including rivers, lakes, and mountains, as well as its vibrant economy and advanced technology. The capital city, Nanjing, has served as a historical capital for several dynasties and is home to many cultural and historical sites. Jiangsu is also famous for its traditional crafts, such as silk weaving and embroidery, which reflect the region's artistic excellence.

Oh, Goddess Lilith, forgive my sins!" Reikawa lowered his head and drew an inverted cross

When I first got this item, I was quite curious and without much thought, I took a bite. Then, in a daze, I saw a ... ... '' As she spoke, Ruikawa's face turned bright red with embarrassment, `` I saw a very beautiful girl walking towards me with a smile, and then ... ... then something extremely terrifying happened ''

This store is inherently vast, and no wall can be touched by light, as if this room is adrift in the dark void all alone

Goodbye. A chill ran through his heart, and he turned to leave.

For the blood clan, such a level of healing magic is certainly not a challenge

Fortunately, until he arrived at the next destination, a friend's house, nothing happened.

Upon reaching the tent entrance, a knight clad in resplendent armor lifted the tent flap and strode in.

"Curse? Did something terrible happen surrounding it? How did you bring it here?" The devout Kiville was filled with fear

"It's nothing, haha, what could possibly happen here?" Kiville laughed heartily, slapping the table with force, and said, "Come in."

Disgusting! She punched Haiji again.

Eradicate the horse bandits

Oh, which unfortunate fellow have we run into again? A solitary merchant or a solitary landlord?

"No." Ruikawa stopped shaking his head, staring at the other party, raising a finger and excitedly waving it back and forth, "This time it's not just any ordinary goods!"

"Don't listen to his nonsense!" Hai Ji's charming wife walked over gracefully, playfully giving a light punch to Hai Ji's chest, and said with a gentle smile, "Hai Ji just loves to talk nonsense, always making it hard for people to find peace, not afraid that one day someone will tear his mouth apart."

"Yes! Commander!" The two responded loudly, standing at attention with their spears at either side, waiting for the young lady to lead the way

"It may not be very valuable, but it is certainly very noble," said Kiville

He looked to the left and then to the right, picked up a string of necklaces to play with, and suddenly became dazed

In a corner of the main military tent, behind the leather curtain, within the gauze canopy, a young maiden curled up in the embrace of a gentle man, softly breathing.

"Ah, be good, excessive blood loss is very harmful to your health," the man gently stroked her hair, "Besides, I am full now, you should go back and rest early. I still have work to do"

"It's... it's okay... it doesn't hurt," the girl said, her face flushed.

He said with a bitter smile: "This is nothing, just a common human sentiment, no need to worry about it"

Secret? '' Ruikawa looked around in confusion, suddenly noticing something out of place, and was stunned. ... He saw that on the ground to his right, at the edge of the darkness, a small piece of purple pleated satin was revealed, just like ... ? ... the hem of a girl's skirt?

After they had walked far away, the knight lowered the curtain and entered the tent. At this moment, the man had left the bed and was weakly leaning over the table, pouring wine from the jug into his mouth.

Yes. I will have the soldiers prepare. If there is nothing else, I will take my leave now

Thank you, thank you. The young girl then bowed to the two and finally exited the tent

The main force of the Shadan invading Meiersis is currently in a standoff with the Duke at Maden Ridge. The enemy seems to be planning a retreat

Kiville's eyes lit up: "Killing a centaur is a great achievement. If reported, the count will surely reward you. It is not only wealth; holding an official position is also within reach. If you catch the attention of the national aristocracy, your future will be boundless"

Kiville was taken aback: "Did her face suddenly turn into a skull? Or was she trying to attack you, to eat your flesh?"

"Yes, indeed." Reikawa's voice trailed off

"Yes... is everything alright, Kiville?" Reikawa stood at the door, surveying the interior of the shop, and asked tentatively, "It looks quite strange here."

Nestled between the verdant mountains and the clear streams lies the camp of the Siling Army. The sky is clear and blue, with white clouds drifting by

What is the purpose of going there

After a while, the man released the girl, and a pair of fangs slid out from the back of her neck. He pressed his fingers gently against the bite marks on her neck to stop the bleeding, and as he caressed her, the wounds surprisingly healed.

Are you alright? he asked gently, Remember to tell me if it hurts

Haha, if I couldn't talk nonsense, how could I trick you into my house?

Kiville shook his head helplessly and said, "If you insist, I will find a way. Most of the treasures you brought are easy to handle, but there are two items that are quite valuable and not suitable for sale in the outer city. If it were in the past... they could only be sold through jewelers in the inner city, and the majority of the profits would not be in our hands, which is truly unfortunate"

Alright, alright. Reikawa nodded vigorously, saying, "Once the matter is accomplished, we will split it fifty-fifty."

"It's a secret." Kiville said with a mysterious smile

Just casually deal with it, it will suffice

"Well then... thank you, my lord," the young girl said as she quietly got out of bed. She adjusted her attire, smiled sweetly, bowed to the man in greeting, and walked away briskly

I am truly afraid that the young master will give them the illusion that 'the blood clan is very friendly.' If they let their guard down because of this, and are taken advantage of by other blood clans, the conflicts that we have painstakingly suppressed will only become more intense.

This thing is very sinister! It has been cursed by a demon

Rekawa silently stood by and watched them display their affection for each other

No... it's not this, how should I put it... um... in short, moral decay is rampant, and the quality of society and culture is declining!

Could it be a solitary officer? A solitary official? Joking is not permitted, for this is a grave offense, said Kiville as he glanced towards the darkness on his left

If you were not feeling well, how could you take so many puffs

Yes! I was unable to resist the temptation and control of the demon

A palm-sized filigree gold disc is strung on the necklace, adorned with a pattern of a horned horse trampling lightning.

Kiville roughly understood the purpose of this snuff bottle. The three clans of vampires, werewolves, and centaurs all possess extraordinary abilities and are well-versed in secret arts. Their skilled craftsmen often create items of exceptional utility. Among these is a type known as the "Dream Device," which uses illusions to immerse beings in phantoms. This snuff bottle is a Dream Device, though the illusionary effect is somewhat... ahem... this snuff bottle is a Dream Device, though the illusionary effect is somewhat... ahem...

Rekawa hesitated to enter. This was not his first time here; the shopkeeper was an old acquaintance of his, and he often came here to chat with him. However, he had never seen such a scene before

"No, no, it's even more terrifying!" Ruikawa said triumphantly, "I slaughtered a centaur! I got a lot of good stuff!"

The edge of the light seemed to have a shadow that flashed by. Ruikawa instinctively grasped the handle of the knife

How can this be acceptable? Both husband and wife say so

Rekawa pondered for a moment, then suddenly blinked vigorously and said: "In other words, a wealthy fool who hopes to secure a place in the military would pay a large sum of money for this thing?"

What does it mean

"Xiao Ruikawa?" A deep male voice echoed in the darkness

"I strive to survive through my own efforts; is that not facing reality?" Ruikawa said with a grin

Kiville, with great interest, pulled the package over, opened it, and after a brief look, exclaimed: "There are indeed quite a few good items." This being, presumably of high status, had its decorations scattered in disarray. Among the spoils of Ruikawa, there were numerous jewels and portable trinkets, all of exceptional quality.

The knight nodded, placed a silver coin in her palm, and turned to summon two soldiers from outside the tent, saying: "You two, escort her home."

The man "kissed" the young girl's snow-white neck, and beneath the lowered eyelids, a hint of blood glimmered.

"Not interested, today we only discuss business, not career matters." Ruikawa smiled as he placed the package on the counter and said, "There are quite a few items inside, take a look."

No problem

No... there is no need for a reward. I am more than willing to serve you, my lord. Moreover, I... I can hold on a little longer...

What happened? Is it valuable?" Ruikawa curiously leaned in.

"You big bandit! Be careful or I will split you in half!" Ruikawa feigned anger.

Are you saying that now you can sell at a good price without going through those unscrupulous merchants

"No need, you know I don't drink." Reikawa said while shaking his head and glancing around, "I am here this time for business."

Well, speaking of which... why is it so dark over there today?

Kiville's face stiffened. His mouth twitched several times before he managed to speak: "I believe you must feel quite guilty"

My mother is still resting in the room, while my father and brother have gone to Merces with General Silas. Saying this, Haiji beckoned Reikawa to sit down

Cough, cough, pay attention, do not neglect the guests said Hai Ji with a smile

Lower back pain... you must have taken many hits... right?

"Yes." Kiville said while playing with those trinkets, at this moment holding a snuff bottle in hand. He ran his fingers over its smooth surface, still unsatisfied, and then twisted open the lid, bringing his face close to take a sniff.

The Nacoss... The horned horse that treads upon thunder and lightning is the totem of the Nacoss family, and only the Nacoss can wear such adornments. If I am not mistaken, you have killed a prominent member of the horse nobility. If this item is surrendered, they might—no, they will certainly believe that you have killed a Nacoss!" Kiviel solemnly gazed at Reikawa, "Are you really not going to reconsider? You could have a bright future. Not to mention being knighted, even being embraced as a member of the bloodline is no longer out of reach for you.

Blood energy is a mysterious power possessed by the blood clan, obtained through the consumption of the fresh blood of living beings and books. For blood clan warriors, blood energy is particularly important, as secret arts and supernatural abilities are the keys to their formidable combat strength, both of which are driven by blood energy

Pursue them, first drive the enemy out of Melisis before anything else

Inside the door, there is complete darkness, with each window covered by thick curtains, and the lights have not yet been turned on. At present, the only place where sunlight penetrates is through this door. The slanting rays of sunlight are faintly visible, with floating dust particles in between. At the end of the light's extension, the jewelry store's counter is faintly discernible.

"Hehe, Nanta the Giant Bandit, you are back in town!" Haiji opened the door and said with a hearty laugh. He is a friend of Ruikawa at the Chulin Fortress.

Kiville smiled gently under the light; he was a robust middle-aged man with neatly trimmed graying hair. He wore a white shirt with a black vest over it, clean and well-fitted, clearly not a person of vulgarity

"You know, right?" After saying this, his wife turned to Ruikawa and asked, "Since you have come all this way, we must entertain you. What would you like to eat?"

"A letter has arrived from Sheloi, the young lady has reached the Chulin Fortress." The knight said, "The horse bandits within the territory of Meierxis have ceased their plundering and have gathered towards the Ma Deng Ridge"

Hmm. Thank you for your company and for your blood," the man said with a smile. "Alright, you can go home now. My adjutant is outside the tent; he will reward you.

"Why not?" Ruikawa laughed, "By the way, what about the others?"

The jewelry store, Ruikawa pushed the door open and entered

"Wait a moment... Is your blood still sufficient?" the man asked

Oh, so what?

Rekawa then stepped forward, his right hand still gripping the handle of the knife. He looked around, while Kiville leisurely hung up an oil lamp and lit it. A soft, dark red glow illuminated the area, enveloping Kiville and Rekawa on either side of the counter, dispelling a portion of the darkness. However, this newly added light still did not reach the edges of the room

"Long time no see, you are becoming more and more impressive in your role as a soldier," Kiviel said, glancing at his armor. He smiled and brought over two wooden cups, asking, "Would you like to have a drink?"