Chapter 165: Chapter 165: Taking the Initiative!
As they continued on their journey, Lilith unexpectedly took the initiative.
She employed an ancient Blood Clan secret art that completely concealed everyone’s presence, rendering all Blood Clan detection methods ineffective.
Seeing this, Lazuli and Veridia gazed deeply at Lilith.
Vera, known for her straightforwardness, directly asked:
"If you had such a method, why didn’t you use it earlier?"
Lilith looked at the little elf who was around the same height as herself.
She turned her head with a cold snort, and directly replied:
"I didn’t think of it!"
Actually, it wasn’t that she hadn’t thought of it.
Her original plan was to let the group of Blood Clan block Aster Grant.
Approaching the Royal Capital would surely involve Low Tier Monarch Blood Clans.
By then, Aster Grant would find himself in desperate straits and would have no choice but to ask her for help.
In this way, she could effortlessly obtain Aster Grant’s blood and restore her strength.
But now, she had changed her mind.
She didn’t intend to do so anymore!
After spending these days together, she found this far more interesting than her days as the Blood Progenitor.
And with the aid of Lilith, the Lord Blood Progenitor.
The journey that followed was free of any encounters with the Blood Clan.
Thus, they safely arrived at a city not far from The Crimson See and the Holy City.
And this was the gathering place for humans of The Crimson See!
When the city gate guards recognized Lilith’s figure, they immediately opened the gates in respect, and swiftly sent someone to report to the Queen of the Holy See.
Lilith then led Aster Grant straight to the center of the city.
At that moment.
Vera sneakily approached Aster Grant and asked by his side:
"Master, do you think this Blood Progenitor is up to something bad? What if she lets the Holy See Queen attack us later?"
Hearing Vera’s question, Aster Grant shook his head.
He was not worried about such a situation.
After spending considerable time together, he had already figured out Lilith’s personality.
Though she was a superior Blood Progenitor, some of her thoughts were no different from a child’s.
Moreover.....
The Holy See Queen was ultimately of the Human Race.
Even if major decisions might follow the Blood Progenitor’s will, she would still side with the Human Race.
The most important thing is that Stryker is here.
With his character, he would never sit by and let himself be put in danger.
Considering all these factors, Aster Grant followed Lilith into the heart of The Crimson See without worry.
Soon, under Lilith’s guidance.
Aster Grant and several Beastbonds arrived at the city center’s chapel.
As Aster Grant and his group entered, Queen Isaline and Saintess Cecilia of the Holy See had already been waiting for a long time.
"Welcome back, Lord Blood Progenitor!"
Both of them bowed respectfully, their long dresses trailing on the ground, their demeanor reverent.
Lilith was accustomed to this and merely nodded slightly, walking gracefully towards the chair at the end of the chapel symbolizing ultimate power.
Click——
The small figure sat on the grand throne, yet surprisingly, it did not feel out of place.
Although Lilith still retained her silver-haired lolita appearance, the majestic aura she emitted made the entire hall solemn.
Stryker silently approached Aster Grant, speaking in a low voice:
"What are you doing at The Crimson See? It’s not peaceful here right now!"
He originally planned to return to Azurea via The Crimson See’s Void Gate to provide support, but learned midway that the crisis had already been averted.
Coincidentally, a rebellion had erupted within The Crimson See, and at Queen Isaline’s pleading, he decided to stay and help stabilize the situation.
Moreover, the Divine Pattern concerns the Human Race’s destiny!
If the chaos within The Crimson See continued unchecked, the civilians here would inevitably become the Blood Clan’s blood food.
By then, the second and third Divine Patterns, yet to be revealed, might be affected.
However, today the Holy See Queen informed him of the Blood Progenitor’s return, and he could never have imagined...
Aster Grant would appear together with the Blood Progenitor?!
Stryker’s gaze flitted between Aster Grant and the silver-haired lolita on the throne, his mind filled with questions.
How did these two seemingly unconnected individuals end up together?
Aster Grant succinctly recounted his encounter with Lilith, the changes in Draconia, and the purpose of their trip.
Only after hearing this did Stryker learn of...
Skylar Winslow’s death, and the deaths of more than half of the Commander Level Beast Tamers.
A hint of sorrow flickered in his eyes.
Skylar Winslow, once his comrade-in-arms, was now separated by life and death.
But this sadness lingered in his eyes only for a moment before turning into an almost inaudible sigh.
Having experienced countless life and death situations, he had long grown accustomed to partings.
Moreover, Skylar Winslow’s condition he knew...
Had already reached the end of its strength.
Under Zane Drake’s strong persuasion, he agreed to retire in The Winslow Family, overseeing the rear.
To be able to sacrifice himself on the battlefield now, perhaps...
That was the ending he wished for.
Collecting his thoughts, Stryker then turned his gaze toward Lilith on the throne.
Just at that moment, Lilith slowly spoke:
"How have the Blood Clan’s recent activities been?"
The Holy See Queen, hearing Lilith’s question, immediately replied respectfully:
"Reporting to Lord Blood Progenitor, previously the Blood Clan rebels had indeed attempted multiple attacks. Thanks to Lord Stryker’s assistance, we barely managed to hold the line."
"But now...the rebels are mobilizing all the High Tier Blood Clans within the borders to station at the Holy City."
"Once they’ve fully gathered, they will definitely attack us again."
Upon hearing this information, Lilith slightly frowned.
In The Crimson See, the power of the Blood Clan was vastly superior to that of the Human Race.
The entire Blood Clan had no less than 20 Monarch Levels.
And as for the Human Race?
There weren’t even ten!
The most crucial issue is...
Her current strength was merely at Commander Tier One.
Even if she used the precautions she had left behind, her strength could only be restored to Low Tier Monarch.
But Low Tier Monarch in this battle, was not so impactful.
Thus, Lilith’s gaze instinctively fell on Aster Grant.
The best method now was to absorb this human’s blood.
To restore her power to a higher level.
But...
After pondering for a moment, she abandoned this thought.
After interacting with Aster Grant, she realized how terrifying this human’s potential was.
Dual Talents, Double Domain!
And four Myth Level Beastbonds!
Such potential made even her feel fear!
For a moment, she even felt an urge to become this human’s beastbond.
But then she decisively snuffed out that thought.
To become that human’s beastbond meant...
She would have to give up her Totem Level power and start over!
Such a result, she definitely couldn’t accept!
"Since the Blood Clan is gathering strength..."
Lilith forced herself to calm down, her clear voice echoed in the hall.
"Then we shall strike first!"
Her small hand slammed down on the armrest of the throne, exuding undeniable majesty despite her lolita stature:
"Only by taking the initiative do we have a chance to win!"
Queen Isaline did not hesitate to bow and accept the order.
Stryker pondered for a moment and nodded thoughtfully.
This seemed to be the only feasible approach!
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