The First Vampire

Half-Elf Kingdom, Shadow Gorge.

For the Dark Cavalry, this gorge was a shame that could never be washed away.

The ambush a year ago had caused the cream of the Dark Cavalry to lie here forever.

Today, the Blood Knight Army, the successor to the Dark Cavalry, passes through this place again.

This time, without any special order from Colin, Knight Logh personally led the vanguard and prepared to thoroughly search every corner and crevasse of the gorge, to ensure that the previous tragedy would not repeat itself.

Towering high into the sky, the sheer cliffs that looked like they were cut by a knife blocked the sunlight, leaving the entire gorge shrouded in darkness. Unremarkable wild grass and fungi thrived robustly in this environment.

Perhaps this was due to the terribly bloody battle last year, with countless corpses and ample blood becoming the best nourishment for these wild plants. In some sense, life is indeed a cycle—

The graveyard of humans created a paradise for plants.

Walking through the gorge, Knight Logh felt a heavy burden in his heart. The lingering smell of blood was still in the air, seemingly echoing with the tragic killing of that day.

Though Colin had led them to annihilate the Pegasus Army in Silver Moon City, avenging the fallen warriors of the Dark Cavalry, the shame of Shadow Gorge still haunted every single soldier of the Blood Knight Army.

Knight Logh felt that perhaps one day, only when the Blood Knight Army stormed White Dew City and hung Duke St. Prowse’s corpse on the city walls, could their past hatred and shame be thoroughly cleansed.

Knight Logh had exceptional confidence in the arrival of this day.

As Colin’s confidant and the commander of the Blood Knight Army, Knight Logh, of course, knew some of Colin’s plans and ambitions, and was aware of the tension between the North and East Territories.

In Knight Logh’s view, it was only a matter of time when Colin would march into the East Territory, and everything he was doing now was in preparation for this.

“Who’s there?”

Just as Knight Logh was contemplating the future, a sudden reprimand came from the scout cavalry up ahead.

Knight Logh quickly spurred his warhorse and headed towards the source of the sound.

“Do…Don’t be impulsive! Gentlemen, I have no ill intentions! I am Jason Lute, the son of Ron the Knight, the master of Alfalfa City, I am here waiting for Count Angler!”

Faced with the fierce Blood Knight Army, Jason was scared speechless.

However, even though he had identified himself, the frosty spears that surrounded him did not recede.

Jason wanted to speak again, but a knight who obviously was a high-ranking officer wearing bright armor approached him.

“How did you know that the Blood Knight Army would pass through here at this time?” Knight Logh asked coldly.

Because of the past experience, Knight Logh was extremely sensitive to any irregularities.

Upon hearing this, Jason immediately understood his worry and quickly explained with a troubled face, “Sir Knight, there’s no way I could know the Blood Knight Army’s exact whereabouts. My father, Ron the Knight, told me that Count Angler would definitely come to Silver Moon City recently, so he asked me to wait here.

Frankly speaking, I have been waiting in Shadow Gorge for over a month now, and I am finally able to meet you.”

Knight Logh then felt relieved.

“Come with me.” Knight Logh gestured at Jason, then instructed his soldiers, “Continue searching the gorge, don’t overlook any suspicious places!”

“Yes!”

Jason heaved a sigh of relief, promptly climbed onto his horse, and followed Knight Logh to the other end of the gorge.

The two traveled through the gorge and went nearly ten miles further to reach the Blood Knight Army’s campsite.

Thanks to Knight Logh escorting him, Jason quickly arrived at the central camp and met Count Angler with whom he had met once before.

“Honorable Count Angler, I am Jason Lute, the son of Knight Ron Lute, the Lord of Alfalfa City. I express the sincerest welcome to you on behalf of my father!”

“Lute?” Colin muttered this surname, and finally remembered the once-glorious top-tier family in the Half-Elf Kingdom.

He also remembered that initially, when he was exchanging prisoners with the East at Alfalfa City, he had asked Queen Isa to appoint a city lord for Alfalfa City to resist the infiltration of the Eastern region.

And the city lord chosen by Queen Isa was none other than Ron Knight, the nephew of Duke Lute, the former commander of the Silver Moon Guards.

“Are you waiting for me here for something?” he asked.

Jason grinned slyly, “My lord, my father, knowing you would pass Alfalfa City, especially sent me to greet you. He is waiting for your highness in Alfalfa City!”

Colin reacted with an eyeroll, speechless at the audacity of the city lord of Alfalfa City.

Shadow Gorge was a hundred kilometers away from Alfalfa City, and heading to Silver Moon City from here meant going north, however, Alfalfa City was decidedly south. This was considered passing by?

“Ha, it seems your Lute Clan is not doing so well in Alfalfa City,” Colin pulled no punches as he laid it bare to Jason.

Jason chuckled awkwardly. He knew his father’s intentions could be easily guessed, but at this moment the Lute clan definitely needed external support, and the situation in Alfalfa City was dire. Uncomfortably, he said:

“Lord Earl, rest assured, as long as you lead the Blood Knight Army to Alfalfa City, the rats that dare to hide in the gutter will undoubtedly run away in fear!”

Colin laughed.

Of course, he would not doubt this. The so-called Alfalfa Brotherhood supported by the Eastern region was just an organization of bandits and criminals. They would flee in front of any regular army, let alone the Blood Knight Army.

But what good would that do?

The geographical location of Alfalfa city was too unique, situated right at the junction of Crystal River and Angry River.

Even if the Blood Knight Army could easily occupy the northwestern part of the city, without navy support, they wouldn’t dare to rashly cross the river to occupy the other two parts of the city.

Unless the North Territory could control both the Angry River and Crystal River, there would be no meaning in advancing into Alfalfa City.

Moreover, in Colin’s view, Alfalfa City was a poisonous fruit thrown out by the Eastern region, meant to entice the North Territory to swallow.

But Colin wouldn’t fall into this trap. Until there was a strong navy formed, Colin definitely wouldn’t choose Alfalfa City as the battlefield for a fight with the East.

So, in the face of Jason’s expectant gaze, Colin still coldly refused:

“Jason, please give my apologies to Knight Ron. I have important matters that require me to rush to Silver Moon City immediately. I really can’t visit Alfalfa City this time. If there’s an opportunity next time, I’ll visit.”

“Lord Earl!” Upon hearing Colin’s rejection of his invitation, Jason immediately became anxious, “You can’t ignore Alfalfa City! That damn bandit Capen has already gathered the majority of the underground forces in Alfalfa City. Our Lute clan is isolated and helpless, without military support, how could we possibly fight them?

Truth be told, in the past three months, our family has already cryptically lost three knights and two rangers!

If you still don’t do something, I fear even my father will be killed by those madmen!”

Despite Jason’s earnest plea, not the slightest emotion could be seen on Colin’s face. He still retorted indifferently:

“I’m sorry, but Alfalfa City is the territory of the Half-Elf Kingdom, and as the Earl of the North Territory, I have no jurisdiction. If the Lute Clan really has an unsolvable difficulty, you can turn to Queen Isa.”

“Lord Earl, Her Majesty the Queen is also unwilling to send troops to support Alfalfa City!”

“Then I am helpless too.” Colin shrugged, saying to Knight Logh, “Escort Knight Jason out.”

“Lord Earl, Lord Earl…”

Jason wanted to persuade him further, but was forcibly escorted out by Knight Logh.

Watching Jason wrestle as he was driven out, Colin stroked his chin in thought for a moment.

Then, he quickly wrote a letter, summoned a servant, and instructed:

“You immediately take this letter to Winterfell City. Hand it to Arnold of the North Wind Business Association.”

“Yes.”

Even though Colin couldn’t possibly march into Alfalfa City at the moment, he still didn’t want to do nothing as the forces supported by the Eastern region laid waste there.

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