Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 2942

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, not the other way around. Now, another vampire duke has died. Your lack of sympathy is bad enough, but this insult is intolerable. Do you think our family lacks backbone?"

Christopher gave a dismissive laugh and glanced at Alucard with apparent contempt. "Alucard, like me, you're someone who has lived past 100 years. Wait… You seem to have lived even longer."

He continued, "You're over 500 now, aren't you? That puts you around the middle tier among the vampire archlords. Since you have lived that long, you should know a thing or two about me."

After saying all this, Christopher turned his head and looked down at the harbor below. He did not care about Alucard's shifting expressions and had no interest in sparing him another glance.

Christopher said calmly, "From the moment we set the board at Wicked Moon Hold, I began laying out the plan. Right now, this was another snare, yet twice already, two vampire dukes died without giving me anything worth celebrating."

He added, "As for Reginald, do not count on it. You useless lot will never be able to handle him. But Andrew, that little one, was someone I thought we could at least capture. Unfortunately, not only did he escape, but he also killed quite a few of you. You do not understand how monstrous this child truly is.

"The more he fights, the faster his strength grows. Which means, if he is not eliminated soon, the Ludendorff family, the King of the Wastelands, or the Dark Clans, you'll all face a Holtrien martial god wreaking havoc in the Outlands..."