The Original Vampire

The sunset has set, and the crescent moon is rising.

The night in the northern district of Yulong City was dim and hazy, and Colin walked alone on the deserted streets under the pale moonlight.

The scenes that happened during the day kept replaying in his mind, and all kinds of doubts lingered in his mind, making it impossible for Colin to sleep peacefully.

Since he couldn’t sleep, Colin left the Phoenix Palace and wandered around Dragon City.

Of course, it’s not accurate to say he was just wandering around, because he still had a purpose.

Boom, boom, boom.

Colin knocked on the door of a courtyard. The door was engraved with a dove holding an olive branch, which was the emblem of the White family.

With a creak, the door opened, and an old man who looked like a butler came out. After seeing Colin’s Viscount uniform, he quickly saluted and asked, “Dear Viscount, how can I help you?” “

I am Colin Angelet; is Bachelor Dawn here?”

“Yes! Viscount Angelet, please come in!”

Bachelor Dawn did not live in the Phoenix Palace with Vera and Colin but lived in the White family mansion in Yulong City, which, although not big, is still a good place to stay.

The main figures of the White family, such as Viscount White and others, are all in their own territory, and Bachelor Dawn lives here, so Colin’s visit this time is not considered a formal visit, so there is no advance notice.

Under the leadership of the housekeeper, Colin followed the stairs to the second floor.

At this time, the attendant who came to report the news had already brought Bachelor Dao En over.

“Lord Viscount, why didn’t you tell me in advance that you were coming so that I could prepare to entertain you?”

  Colin waved his hand and said, “We don’t need to pay attention to these red tapes. I just hope it doesn’t disturb you. “

Of course not!”

Bachelor Dawn led Colin into the study and then asked the attendant to bring two cups of coffee and some dried fruits.

Colin’s eyes swept around the study room. The decoration in the room was relatively simple. A parchment scroll was spread out on the writing table. Next to it were quills, ink, and fire seals. It seemed that when Colin came, he said Master En was writing a letter.

What surprised Colin the most was the wall full of books. At first glance, it looked like there were nearly a thousand books.

In this world before printing, books were worth as much as gold, and the number of books in the collection became a symbol of family heritage.

  Noticing Colin’s surprised look, Bachelor Dawn explained with a smile: “These books were copied one by one from the college’s library when I was studying at White Tower College.” “

It’s amazing! “Colin praised.

  In comparison, the Angelet family’s study was too shabby, with not many books at all. If it hadn’t been for occupying Ice Rock City and taking over the Suduo family’s library, I’m afraid there wouldn’t be as many books as Bachelor Daun in the Red Castle. There are many in people’s study rooms.

  After taking a sip of coffee, Colin turned to the topic and asked, “You should also know what happened in the Holy Light Cathedral today, right?” “

Of course. This matter has spread throughout the city, and I also know, that even the residence of Prince Lehi has been taken over by the city defense army, and all the people inside have been expelled.”

  ”Haha, so fast?” “Someone must have taken advantage of the situation and added insult to injury.”   Colin put down his coffee cup, stretched out his body on the sofa, and asked: “What do you think of the murder of Archon Lattom? Do you also think that Prince Leahy did it?” Bachelor

  Daun smiled and said: “Prince Leahy There is a motive for the killing, and now the autopsy has found evidence that he cannot defend himself. In this way, it is no longer important whether he killed someone or not.” “

  Indeed.” Colin’s eyes flashed and asked, “But if he was murdered Unjustly accused, who do you think is the most likely person to carry out this frame-up?”

  ”If Prince Leahy was framed…” Bachelor Daun hesitated slightly, “Then Emperor Reinhardt is the most likely person. The real murderer!”

  Colin showed a faint smile and asked: “Is it because he made the biggest profit?”

  ”Yes.” Bachelor Daun nodded but didn’t say much.

  Colin also realized that perhaps many smart people in Yulong City had seen the scene at the Holy Light Cathedral today, but the trap set by the emperor was too clever and no one could reveal the mystery, so he only Being able to watch Prince Leahy become a “murderer”.

“Then do you think it is a good thing or a bad thing for us that Emperor Reinhardt has regained control of the imperial political situation?”

“It is a good thing.” Bachelor Daun replied without hesitation.

“Why?” The other party’s confidence confused Colin.

  Although Bachelor Daun had previously judged that Emperor Reinhardt was indeed more inclined to let Vera inherit the position of Duke of the North, that was because Prince Leahy was still there, and Emperor Reinhardt needed to win over the mage to check and balance himself. uncle.

  But now, Prince Lehi has been discredited by this murder case. He has betrayed all his relatives and completely distanced himself from the political situation of the imperial capital. Under such circumstances, Vera’s role is much smaller.

  Therefore, in Colin’s view, Prince Leahy’s downfall was actually a bad thing for Vera.

  This was also the doubt that arose in Colin’s mind when Emperor Reinhard agreed to confer Vera the title of Duke of the North on the carriage today.

  Bachelor Daun looked into Colin’s eyes and said seriously: “Because His Majesty the Emperor needs a strong northern border as an ally.”

  Colin’s face changed slightly and he fell into deep thought.

  On the carriage today, the emperor and the queen made a series of actions, especially making Prince Harrison and Princess Judy become Colin’s disciples, which was indeed a very clear win-over.

  Colin was puzzled at the time, but now seeing that Bachelor Daun had also seen through this, he quickly asked: “Why does Your Majesty need a powerful northern ally as an ally?”

  Bachelor Dao En did not answer directly, but asked instead: “Lord Viscount, who do you think is your Majesty’s biggest enemy after successfully expelling Prince Lehi?”

  Colin thought for a while and felt that the various alien races outside the empire were not serious enemies at present unless the orcs could really establish a Third Reich.

  If you think about it this way, the emperor’s biggest enemy must come from within the empire.

  Colin originally wanted to say the Senate, but after thinking about it carefully, he felt that the Senate could at most cause some constraints to the emperor, and was not considered a serious enemy.

  Moreover, if it was to deal with the Senate, there was no need to go to such great lengths to win over the North.

  Immediately, Colin had a flash of inspiration and blurted out: “It’s the church!”

  Bachelor Dao En smiled, nodded, and said, “That’s right!”

  Colin sat up straight, with various thoughts in his mind.

  Of course, he could understand the reason why Emperor Reinhard was hostile to the church. The battle between imperial power and divine power had started almost since the founding of the Glorious Empire.

  The San Lorenzo family, and even the entire imperial aristocracy, were both dependent and wary of the church.

  They need the church to build a bridge to communicate with the gods in order to be promoted to knights, but at the same time, they are always wary of the excessive expansion of divine power.

  The reputation and prestige of the church among the people are too high. If left alone, the emperor will easily become a decoration, and the major lords will become the marionettes of the church, the shepherd dogs who manage their people for them.

  Of course, due to the special dependence between the two parties, the ultimate goal of the royal family is definitely not to eradicate the Glory Church. It just wants to limit the other party’s power to the church and not to dictate secular government affairs.

  Somehow, Colin suddenly recalled that when he was in Silvermoon City, in order to take revenge on Queen Midela for instigating a relationship between him and Queen Elsa, he deliberately planted a seed of rebellion against the church in Prince Harrison’s heart.

  Perhaps it was at that time that Queen Midela decided that he was an ally she could win over.

  But then, Colin suddenly realized something. When he looked at Bachelor Daun again, his eyes suddenly became extremely sharp, and he asked in a deep voice: “The royal family sent you to the north, right?” Bachelor Daun’s

  face changed slightly, After hesitating for a moment, he nodded and said,

  ”Yes.”

  Colin’s face instantly darkened.

  (End of chapter)