As a noble warlord, Viktor couldn't ignore the royal nobility. Even if he possessed a powerful undead Vampire army, he wouldn't dare to rule the country.
After all, once humans discovered their existence as so-called monsters, they would be swiftly wiped out. And of course, wiping humans out was out of the question even if they could do it. Therefore, humans remained a formidable enemy and ally in the eyes of Vampires, with the conversion of their identities determined by their respective interests.
Thus, if Javier wanted to be treated as an honored guest by the Vampire clan, it would depend on how much benefit Javier himself could bring to Viktor.
Compared to the wicked Werewolves, Viktor could still tolerate humans, as he himself was transformed into a bloodline from a human.
Of course, as a clever man, Javier also understood Viktor's meaning and naturally continued to speak:
"According to the records in the Bible, Cain was the first Vampire progenitor. After Adam and Eve were expelled from the Garden of Eden, they came to the wilderness and had two children."
"Cain was the elder and also the third human in the world. He was a farmer, living with his shepherd brother Abel. One time, both offered sacrifices to God as usual. Due to his brother's convenience in animal husbandry, he offered abundant lambs, while Cain's vegetables and radishes displeased God."
"Cain, in a rage, murdered his brother. The next day, God asked Cain where his brother was, and he claimed not to know. However, God, knowing the truth, was furious."
"He cursed Cain, and so Cain left God and began to flee everywhere, becoming the ancestor of Vampires..."
"Therefore, as a fallen one, God could not bear for Cain's descendants to continue making mistakes, even nearing extinction. God sent me to save the bloodline. Even though Cain committed a great sin, God still held a last shred of pity for Cain. I hope the bloodline will not be ungrateful—!"
Without directly giving Viktor effective intelligence, Javier fabricated such a story to further prove his identity.
Among the various legends of Vampire progenitors, Cain was indeed speculated to be the progenitor of Vampires, but it was merely a rumor. This setting is indeed present in the game "Vampire."
However, the Bible does not specifically state that Cain became a Vampire. This is because of the similar plot, which Javier used to fabricate the story. Anyway, just listen; they will be speechless, the more chaotic the better!
At the same time, Javier did not stop after saying this, but continued to tell Viktor the information he wanted:
"Furthermore, when I reveal this news, as one of the Vampire elders, Elder Viktor, I fear you will be enraged to the point of being unable to breathe, so I hope you will first compose yourself."
Raising a finger, Javier cast his gaze upon Viktor, murmuring meaningfully, but as a Vampire elder, Viktor did not understand what Javier truly wanted to say.
He admitted that the story Javier had just told was indeed good, narrating the similar birth of the Vampire progenitor.
After all, Marcus's appearance was indeed like this, and he also harmed his brother William, who was the Werewolves progenitor.
It was exactly like Cain murdering his brother; one could only say that the possibility of Cain becoming the Vampire progenitor was indeed very high.
But that doesn't prove anything. It was just a simple story, which was of no help to Viktor. If Javier only gave him such information, then, he was very sorry, Viktor might just throw Javier out of the Vampire's ancient castle—!
However…
"…"
"The progenitor of the second generation of Werewolves, Werewolf Leader Lucien, is still alive. Although the news of his death has passed for six hundred years, it must be admitted that this Werewolf Leader is currently still alive."
Finally, this explosive news slowly came from Javier's mouth.
A thunderclap from a clear sky.
As soon as these words were spoken, Seline and Viktor beside him looked incredulous, especially Viktor, whose expression visibly heated up and turned red, then immediately became enraged.
His pupils dilated, and he instantly vanished from his spot, moving at extreme speed, appearing right in front of Javier, his voice incomparably gloomy as he finally asked, word by word:
"What did you say?"
"Lucian is still alive—?!"
Facing this slave who had once humiliated him, Viktor was filled with hatred. As a Vampire's slave, Lucian not only incited the Werewolves to rebel but also defiled his own daughter, making her pregnant with a slave's bastard.
Finally, during the great war between the Werewolves and Vampires, Lucian even pierced Viktor's throat with a sword. This was simply a blemish in Viktor's history of governance.
Viktor regarded this as an unforgettable humiliation, even blaming his daughter Sonja's ultimate death on Lucian.
If it weren't for this slave's unclean hands, seducing his daughter, how could his daughter Sonja have violated the rules and had an affair with a Werewolves slave—!
But unfortunately, Lucian died shortly after leading the Werewolves to independence, which left Viktor with no chance for revenge.
But now it's different.
Javier actually said that Lucian was still alive, which made Viktor incredulous, but more so, furious and excited…!
He was furious that this Werewolves slave, the culprit who killed his own daughter, was still shamelessly clinging to life in this world at this very moment. This filled Viktor with indignation.
As for excitement, it was naturally because Viktor finally had the chance to personally kill this slave. This time he couldn't let him go; he had to capture Lucian alive.
Then he would torture him for decades. Viktor would not let Lucian die comfortably.
He would inflict thousands of tortures on this man, and whenever he needed to vent, he would torture Lucian. Only then could he vent his hatred!
"Where is Lucian? Where?! Where is he… Tell me!"
His tone was extremely anxious.
Viktor leaned closer to Javier, continuously pressing him, his expression becoming very complex.
Sometimes angry, sometimes furious, sometimes excited, sometimes anxious, unpredictable. It seemed this news indeed made Viktor very satisfied.
"I told you to control your emotions a bit."
"Lucian, like you, used a special method to survive until now. He is currently hiding in the sewers of New York, where there is a huge wolf's den."
"The slums and homeless are his newly infected groups. He is secretly preparing everything behind the scenes, ready to seek revenge on the Vampires!"
"Of course, although I cannot find the exact location of Werewolf Leader Lucien, I clearly know that they are currently looking for a man named Michael."
"He is an intern doctor who lives on the streets of New York. His blood is very special; it can fuse the blood of Vampires and Werewolves."
"He is the target the Werewolves are looking for. As long as you capture this human, Michael, then you can find Werewolf Leader Lucien."
Looking at the overly emotional Viktor, Javier slightly stepped back.
Then he slowly began to explain. He indeed did not know where Lucian was, but the human doctor Michael was a fuse.
As long as Michael was found, attracting Lucian out would not be difficult.
"…"
"I apologize, I was indeed too emotional, but Mr. Javier… the information you have given me is very satisfying. You are indeed a divine messenger sent by God, capable of becoming an honored guest of our Vampire clan."
"Seline, go and inform the high-ranking Vampires in the castle. An emergency meeting is to be held, and bring that woman Amelia over. Tell her I have awakened early."
"There is a major matter concerning the life and death of the bloodline that needs to be announced. Werewolves… it is time for Vampires to make a decision with this despicable race—!"
Viktor, having come to his senses, realized he had been too undignified and quickly apologized to Javier, but soon, Viktor immediately ordered Seline to convene an emergency meeting.
He needed all the high-ranking Vampires in the castle to be present. Viktor was preparing to raise the banner and continue the unfinished war with the Werewolves.
This time, he wanted the entire Vampire clan to come out and completely annihilate this lowly race of Werewolves.
Seline, listening to the command, was also surprised.
She had never expected that after such a long entanglement with the Werewolves, a great war would begin in an instant? It was simply unbelievable.
But she had no choice but to obey the command, so she quickly led Javier out of the Elder's Hibernation Chamber.
She rushed towards the room of the current ruling Elder Amelia. A storm was brewing; something big was about to happen, which made Seline feel an unprecedented thrill and excitement.
Although this decision might be very hasty, Seline had no objection to it, because she also hated the Werewolves…!
"Seline…"
"How do you feel about your adoptive father, Viktor? Is it trust and loyalty, or respect and admiration, or do you think he is a competent father?"
"Don't answer from other perspectives; just answer me from your perspective as an adopted daughter and his as an adoptive father."
Javier, watching Seline's excited demeanor, suddenly asked out of the blue.
After all, this child shouldn't be happy too soon. Although a war between Vampires and Werewolves was a good thing, it wasn't entirely good for Seline.
After all, Viktor was a genuinely cunning old fox, and also the culprit who killed Seline's biological parents.
He only adopted Seline out of a little kindness because she resembled his daughter Sonja. Javier was afraid that this child trusted Viktor too much, leading her to be deceived by that cunning old fox without even knowing it, so he decided to ask Seline's attitude in advance.
After all, who would know that the adoptive father who raised and cared for them for over a decade was actually their parents' killer? It would probably be hard to accept for a while.
If Seline highly respected Viktor, then Javier would have to consider whether or not to tell her the truth. But if Seline didn't respect Viktor, then he could tell her without any reservations—!
"…"
"What do you mean?"
Seline, whose high-heeled boots clicked on the floor of the Vampire castle, suddenly stopped. Her pair of dark blue eyes stared at Javier's face, and she asked with some confusion.
She was just thinking about how to punish the Werewolves, or how to deal with those troublesome Ultraviolet Bullet weapons.
After all, the war between Vampires and Werewolves was about to begin, so it was natural to start preparing defenses against those troublesome weapons, otherwise they would cause huge damage to the Vampire clan.
But Javier asked a very irrelevant question at this moment, which made Seline very confused.
After all, since the previous incident ended, Seline had already considered Javier one of her own. But now… facing this question, Seline felt very strange. What were her feelings for her adoptive father Viktor?
To be honest, Seline couldn't easily answer this question. Her feelings for her adoptive father Viktor were actually very complex.
As an adopted daughter and a warrior of the Vampire clan, there was no doubt that Seline held Viktor in high regard. At the same time, she was also very grateful that Viktor, a Vampire elder, would adopt her, an orphan without parents.
But relatively, Viktor, as a Vampire elder, was too serious. As a father, Seline didn't really like this kind of relationship.
The atmosphere was too tense, always with a strange sense of distance. Therefore, the relationship between Seline and Viktor was complex.
However, Seline felt that this kind of relationship was acceptable.
After all, they weren't truly father and daughter, and Seline could also understand Viktor. As an adopted daughter, she naturally couldn't expect Viktor to show the same fatherly love he would to his biological daughter.
Seline was already very grateful that Viktor could provide her with a place to live. And to repay her adoptive father Viktor, Seline would diligently work for the bloodline, always prioritizing the development and cause of the bloodline as her important mission and glory, and she also felt exceptionally proud.
But if she had to describe her feelings… Seline believed that Viktor was a competent, uncommunicative, and serious adoptive father, that's all—!
"If you insist on me answering,"
"Then I think Viktor is a competent, uncommunicative, and serious adoptive father, that's all. He provided me with a lot materially, but in terms of getting along… as an old-fashioned Vampire elder, he is indeed very difficult to get along with…"
Looking at Javier, Seline, for the first time, answered this question following her inner feelings. Of course… she also didn't know why she would answer such a secret topic to Javier.
Perhaps this question was also something Seline had been seeking all along, only Javier brought it up first.
"Is that so…"
"Nothing, it's just that as a divine messenger who can foresee the future, I feel it's very necessary to tell you, the unknowing one, something. That is… Viktor, perhaps he is not the father you imagine him to be."