While Angus's group is hunting the red-striped rabbit, Elder Yawan finally returns to the Nirvas Kingdom after his small bout with Darren.
As soon as he returned, he immediately summoned all the high officials for an emergency meeting and told them about his encounter with Darren and Mira.
"Tch.. Those blood-suckers are arrogant as always. Did they think they could keep doing what they want in this world?" commented one of the elders.
"Elder Yawan, you should just fight them back and give an impossible test." said another elder.
"I agree. In the past, they survived because of their superior ability. However, with the current technology and magic development, they are no longer unkillable." supported another elder.
"I think it is time for the Eternal Kingdom to face their doom." said another elder.
"Still, we cannot underestimate those vampires, especially the Pureblood one." commented another elder.
"I agree with elder Jojin. Furthermore, there is also this unknown little girl that the new vampire king regards as his master (a/n. Yawan thought of Darren as the new vampire king)." said Elder Yawan.
"Still, we can't just stay idle and let them bully us like this. Since when Altras race is so easy to be bullied by others. We weren't even afraid of those Gods. Even without another kingdom's help, we could destroy those vampires." retorted another elder.
"Elder Razi, please calm down. Don't forget that we always avoid conflict and keep neutral like our ancestors taught us. There is nothing but a problem if we begin to conflict with a strong kingdom like the Eternal Kingdom now." said another elder.
"Elder Tedar, you are always too conservative. The world now and in the past is different. We need to show our strength not to get bullied like this." augmented Elder Razi.
"I know. But, we can't just abandon our ancestor teaching." replied Elder Tedar.
"Elder Tedar, I am not saying our ancestor's teaching is wrong. But, we can't always stay silent and conservative. Sometimes, we need to show those big forces why we are called the god-killing race." said Elder Razi.
Hearing this, everyone in the room started to agree with Elder Razi, while Elder Tedar could only release a helpless sigh. Elder Tedar knows their people are starting to disagree with their ancestors' old ways.
In the past, it was very rare for their kind to venture outside their land. Sometimes no one wants to come outside for more than a dozen years. However, it is common for them to go outside the kingdom now.
Currently, Elder Tedar will get a request for permission to leave outside at least once a month. Most of the reason is that the Nirvas kingdom is too conservative and old-styled for them.
Some hot young ones prefer to show their power towards others rather than stay neutral and avoid conflict. He also can't blame them since the outside world is changed and different than from the past. These days, you will get bullied if you don't show your strength up front.
Dozen years ago, they almost had a bloody civil war because one of the religious groups managed to spread their teaching inside their kingdom covertly. Since then, they forbid any outside religion inside their kingdom and have begun to distrust outsiders more.
After that, many people begin to be disappointed with their conservative way and lack of action until the real danger is in front of them.
As the meeting continues, many elders agree with Elder Razi's opinion in fighting the Eternal Kingdom.
Although the rocky mountain test could be rebuilt and not very important, it is still one of their defenses to prevent others from entering the Nirvas Kingdom easily beside the mandatory five tests.
Unfortunately, the elders see Mira and Anna's performance as aggressive acts toward them. They are also angry at Darren, who threatens Elder Yawan like that. Moreover, a few of them also hate the Vampire race because of their deeds over the past hundred years.
Although they are still unsure how Mira can blow the sturdy rocky mountain into oblivion like that, they are confident she is only just another seventh-grade vampire. Along with Elder Yawan, another two seventh-grade combatants are also inside the Nirvas.
Unfortunately, the other two are already too old and have decided to retire. But, they know they are still strong enough to fight any seventh grade or even kill them. Moreover, every elder in the room also has the power of sixth grade, with few of them reaching pseudo-seventh grade level.
With this force, they will surely bring the Eternal Kingdom to dust in no time. In the end, Elder Yawan also agrees with everyone despite still being unsure about it. As the seventh-grade leader of Nirvas, he is looking forward to fighting Darren again.
However, the unknown silver-haired girl keeps getting on his nerves. This kind of feeling is the one that makes him uncertain about fighting back against Darren and the others at that time. However, after hearing the other elders' opinions, he is sure to fight back.
Just as he wants to declare their fight against the Eternal Kingdom, "Hoooo… So much for being called the most neutral kingdom." a voice is heard from the dark corner.
"Who's there?!" yelled one of the elders while on guard.
All the elders and Elder Yawan didn't notice the intruder until he talked. *Clack* *Clack* *Clack* a metal sound hitting the stone floor heard from the dark corner.
After a moment, they could see a silver-haired old man with blood-red eyes wearing full metal armor in red color. Elder Yawan and the others immediately notice the intruder is actually Darren, whom they were talking about not too long ago.
"Impossible!! How were you able to get here?!" asked another Elder.
"Did the restriction not work on him?" asked another Elder.
"No. He should be just some kind of projection. His real body should be still outside." said Elder Yawan as he noticed something strange about Darren.
"Excellent. As expected of the current Altras' leader, you have sharp eyes." replied Darren casually.
"How dare you spy on us?!" said another elder while the other relieved the restriction was still working.
"Spy?! Nonono…. Why would I do something mundane like that? I just want to make sure all of you don't plan anything stupid towards my master." said Darren coldly.
Suddenly, an Altras elder takes this opportunity to attack Darren. However, Darren's projection didn't stay idle and slap the incoming elder. *BAMM* a large shockwave spread across the room.
In front of Darren, Elder Yawan intercepts his gauntlet hand before reaching the charging elder. The shockwave surprises everyone as they think Darren is just a simple mana projection that is easily destroyed.
But, seeing Darren able to clash with Yawan makes the others realize that Darren is a huge threat to them. Until now, the Nirvas kingdom is relying on their kingdom's entrance unique restriction to prevent other kingdoms from invading them.
However, it seems Darren can bypass this restriction and create a projection with a physical power to sneak into their deepest location.
"Such a ridiculous ability. You must pay a heavy price to create such a complex projection." said Yawan as the two take a distance.
"Nothing is too expensive when it comes to my master. Anyway, it seems I should remind you about your position." said Darren while glaring with his eyes.
Suddenly, Darren cut his finger with his sharp nail and let a drop of blood touch the ground. The blood wiggles around and multiplies at a fast speed. In a few seconds, the blood is turned into a humanoid person [Blood Golem].
"Hmph… Did you think a blood golem is enough to handle all of us?" mocked one of the elders.
Darren didn't reply and only gave a smile. At this moment, the red-blood golem changes and becomes more solid. It can even replicate a black-haired man wearing a formal black dress.
As soon as the [Blood Golem] opens its eyes, everyone in the room feels an immense amount of another seventh-grade suppression from it.
'Another seventh grade?!!' thought everyone in the room.
Ignoring the surprised Altras, "You call me later than I expected, Darren." said the black-haired blood golem.
"There are some unforeseen situations, Vlad." replied Darren.
"Well, it doesn't matter. Let's handle these bunch of living meat first." said Vlad coldly before glaring at everyone.
*Sprrutt* *Sprrutt* *Sprrutt* Suddenly, countless huge blood spikes appeared from everyone's shadow and stabbed each of the elders [Blood Impale]. Despite the sudden attack, only four elders, including Yawan, could avoid [Blood Impale].
The other three elders have the power of at least pseudo-seventh grade with rich combat experience. They notice the blood spike seems alive and prevents others from escaping.
Although Blood Impale is not enough to kill these elders, it is still enough to restrict their movement, especially after penetrating the elder's body.
"Hoo.. Unexpectedly, there are four able to escape. It seems Altras is not degrading like I initially thought." commented Vlad.
"You!!" yelled Elder Razi in anger as he charged forward.
"Leave their seventh grade to me, Vlad." said Darren before disappearing and attacking Yawan.
"Hee… That Altras must do something to master to make Darren that agitated. Well, no matter, let's finish this first. I still need to clean up those rats before Master returns." said Vlad playfully before fighting the remaining three elders.
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