The gray robe slowly pulled back, revealing a deeply etched, aged face. Compared to Alonzo's elderly appearance, this man's face was even more weathered, filled with depth, and carried a subtle hint of something eerily enigmatic."That brat, along with the martial god assassin from Dragonfang, wouldn't find it difficult to kill a high-ranking vampire," he said.This man was none other than Christopher, Guillermo's master. Of course, no one knew his real name; he was only known as Wyrmhelm. He was one of the most terrifying figures active across the world.The last person beside him pulled down his blood-red cloak, revealing a stunningly handsome man in his early 20s. He had blood-red hair, blood-red pupils, and blood-red fingernails.However, he was no ordinary figure. He was Alucard Ludendorff, a high-ranking vampire archlord. Alucard's gaze was ice-cold as he spoke in a chilling tone. "Sir, your sarcastic comments are useless. Don't forget, you came to us seeking cooperation, n

Knox, that half-baked martial god, could not hide his jealousy as he muttered, "So you took down another vampire duke. You really are something else!"Giuliano's death made the Dragonfang members re-evaluate Andrew all over again.Franz clenched his teeth and said, "The Ludendorff family and the vampires wiped out our entire unit at the Holtrien military outpost during this attack. We must get our revenge!"Andrew shook his head and said, "Mr. Hearst, I am going to say something you probably do not want to hear. This is not Holtrien's home turf. So, relying on us alone to take revenge will be extremely difficult. Besides, revenge is a minor concern right now. The situation in the Outlands is clearly heading toward a major upheaval."He continued, "In the past, the Ludendorff family, despite their ruthlessness, would never have allied with savage vampires."Franz nodded in agreement. "Andrew, you're right. I've already reported the situation back to our country. General Turman will

Reginald said, "A lifetime of regret and pain is truly unbearable. Back then, I was foolish and unaware, treating everything as ordinary. I have already done right by Holtrien during all these years overseas. So what I do next must be something I owe to myself."He continued, "I will find the Veiled Paradise and enter it. Whether I live or die will be left to fate. I will give everything I have to confirm one last time whether Eleanor is truly alive."Nyx's heart skipped, and she asked instinctively, "What if she is really gone? What if all your efforts over these years were for nothing?"Reginald smiled. "Then you will help me take care of Andrew, all right?"Tears instantly welled up in Nyx's eyes. "No… Please don't say things like that! When my parents died, they said the same thing and asked me to take care of my younger brother. But in the end, my parents were gone, my brother died too, and I was left alone in this world, barely able to live."If not for you taking me in, tea

Andrew said, "But there is no need for us to cooperate with the other factions at all. Wyrmhelm, the Dark Clans, and even the Church are all acting with hidden motives. If you're not careful, you could easily be set up or betrayed."Reginald laughed, and a powerful presence burst from him, carrying the aura of a seasoned warlord. "Andy, don't underestimate me. I may not be a match for the Veiled Faction, but with all these forces gathered in the Outlands right now? There is honestly no one I am afraid of."He then changed the subject. "Oh, right. You know about Nyx's background. Her talent is on par with Sheena's, so you need to treat her well. I admit I had selfish reasons. Training her was partly a matter of conscience and humanity. But if she could become your ally and support, that would be ideal."He added with a knowing smile, "Nyx is a lady who's cold on the outside but warm on the inside. If you treat her right, she'll never leave your side."Andrew felt uncomfortable with

Franz reassured Andrew. "Don't overthink it. Juno is the most level-headed member of our team. She's always wanted to secure a place and obtain citizenship in the Church of Light's territory. "That's why she's been working hard and saving money all these years. I believe she's close to her goal. Reginald even helped her negotiate with a bishop from the Church of Light. They didn't get an immediate response, but it seems promising. "You know Juno... She's a real Outlands mercenary, born and raised, spending her entire life crawling through danger and killing."Andrew quickly nodded. "I completely respect Juno's wishes."The unspoken rule in the Outlands was harsh for mercenaries. They were typically considered dirty and disposable. Factions would use them when convenient and discard them just as easily, sometimes even eliminating them without a second thought. Many mercenaries, despite accumulating vast wealth and making countless sacrifices, would never achieve a peaceful retir