vampire
Crystal Dragon Buyani was stunned for a moment, then nodded wordlessly: "This is a very ancient race. According to literature, these creatures have survived in the second generation, but after the new era, there are very few of this race. recorded."
Although she is a dragon, she is still relatively young. Buyani does not have much experience, and she only has a partial understanding of vampires. At most, she has read some relevant records from books and documents. This ancient vampire According to the formal name, the race should be the vampire race. Just like the literal meaning, the race that lives on blood is afraid of the sun and can only survive in the darkness.
"This is exactly the same as the legend of vampires." Lelouch thought for a moment, and there were also legends about vampires in his original world, some of which were similar to what Buyani said.
"Aren't they undead? I remember reading some records about vampires in some books. It is said that they are all undead without life and soul."
In response to Alisa's question, Buanyani smiled and waved her hand and said: "That is a subjective and erroneous record made by you humans. In fact, vampires are also living creatures. They know joy, anger, sorrow, and joy, and can also feel pain. Will also die after being hit hard."
Alyssa nodded and stepped aside and stopped talking. As the eldest lady of the Westfalen family, she has always lived in the care of her parents and family. Sometimes she also feels that maybe the world is so ordinary, but since After seeing a real demon in Jin Hui's territory that time, he found that ordinary daily life gradually began to leave him. Demons, dragons, gods, and now vampires! Existences that were once only supposed to be in myths and legends appeared one by one in front of her eyes. Only then did Alisa finally realize how ridiculous and insignificant the goals she had pursued were.
Alyssa didn't know whether she was lucky or unlucky to know these secrets that even the king might not know.
"So vampires can make people immortal?"
"Theoretically speaking, it should be the first embrace of human beings to make them become the same kind, but at most it can only achieve immortality. Immortality is just bragging."
Lelouch was confused and explained to Buanyani what Zed had seen. An old noble showed signs of rejuvenation after drinking some blood mixed with a strange liquid. Buyanyani also felt that it was a bit incredible. The Crystal Dragon girl also thought about it with Lelouch. If there is such a simple way to extend life, then life extension potions have no meaning at all. Aren't the pharmacists who have been pursuing life extension potions for so many years stupid? Busy in vain. Moreover, Buyani also knew one thing from the literature records. Even humans who were first embraced by the vampires had to pay a price when they transformed into vampires and enjoyed immortality. This body will not be able to walk in the sun all year round, it will have to feed on blood every day, and it will also lose some sensory abilities.
In a word, the price of immortality is not low!
Soon, the room fell into silence for a short time. After being quiet for a while, Alisa asked uneasily: "So, Sir Lelouch, do you still want to attend the next banquet?"
"Although the development of things is a bit unexpected, I don't think I have many reasons to refuse!" Lelouch said with his fingers crossed on the table: "Besides, as a businessman, I can't give up for the time being on a project that may lead to a free city. The higher path.”
"Even if you know that the dinner party will be a trap?" Buanyani said with a playful look.
Lelouch was lost in thought, normally speaking for Isabella and Jefferson. Whether it is their identity or what they do, they still have some grudges. But I also know very well that even if I know these ugly things, I can't do anything or change anything for the time being. This city is a deformed city built on distorted concepts. All the wealth and prosperity it possesses are piled up by countless bones and innocent souls. It is a city full of sin. He wants to change or even destroy this deformed and twisted city, just like he once wanted to defeat the Brittanian Empire, but he cannot change without power.
Before he accumulates enough power, Lelouch's only choice is to continue to give in.
When faced with a dinner party that might be a trap, Lelouch would have cautiously avoided it before. But now Lelouch has a different choice: "If it is a trap, then it has not yet been decided who is the prey in the trap. Since the other party wants me to attend a unique banquet, then I will satisfy them. Just a small request.”
After saying that, Lelouch focused his attention on the crystal dragon girl: "Buyani~ Next time you go to the banquet with me."
Buanyani asked in a joking tone: "Can I stop playing the role of an innocent noble lady in purdah?"
"No! You still are, so you will be a little more reserved and shy when the time comes, as if you were encouraged by your brother and brought out to adapt to social interaction for the first time."
"Okay~" Buanyani said excitedly: "Although it may be a bit hard, I will try my best to adapt to it~ Dear Lelouch 'brother'!"
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Facing this 'sister''s malicious tone, Lelouch fell into silence. Somewhat angry and some helpless.
"Continue to monitor, but this time don't alert others."
Zed replied before returning to the shadows.
Lelouch then brought the topic to daily work: "How is the construction of Alisa's pharmacy workshop recently?"
"Everything is proceeding according to the scheduled target, and the pharmacy workshop can be completed as expected. In addition, the first batch of medicinal materials has also been purchased. Now we just have to wait for the pharmacist to move in." Alyssa turned over the report in her hand. said quickly.
However, there is also a small problem in Alisa's report that may need to be resolved, although the construction of the workshop has been kept confidential to the greatest extent possible. But in the Free City, a city full of spies and spies, it is really difficult to maintain watertight confidentiality, especially since the Silver Wings Chamber of Commerce has not yet cultivated a construction team that is completely loyal to the Chamber of Commerce. , as long as someone is willing to pay, a lot of money, then there will be workers who will reveal some of the employer's little secrets. Unless Lelouch uses geass to control everyone one by one, but this is obviously unrealistic, because Lelouch really doesn't have the extra time or leisure to dare to do such a thing.
The fact that the Silver Wing Chamber of Commerce is building apothecary workshops has spread to the ears of some interested people, the most important of which is the Pharmacists Association in the Free City. According to some news sent by LeBlanc, the trickster, many gangs in the lower areas have recently been commissioned to investigate the Silver Wing Chamber of Commerce. Some people even expressed their intention to hire them from the Black Rose established by LeBlanc. If a qualified private guard is not formed after the Elf Pharmacist arrives, the secrets of the underground pharmaceutical factory may be exposed. By then, the mysterious aristocratic boy Lelouch will have a group of silver-haired elves who are good at making various high-end potions. Once this news gets out, I'm afraid the trouble will come not only from the forces in the free city.
After listening to Alisa's report, Lelouch showed a disdainful smile: "I have prepared a plan. Sometimes an indifferent attitude may indeed be mistaken for weakness by some fools, but as long as they know that they will be provoked When their enemy is not a sheep but a wolf, they will learn to restrain themselves.”
Since the opponent planned to use the gangsters from the lower area to cause trouble, Lelouch didn't mind using these gangsters to establish his authority. Maybe it would be better to use people from the upper area to establish his authority when necessary.
At this time, a maid knocked on the door. Hearing the knock, Lelouch threw two rings to Buanyani and Alisa. After the two women took them and changed their appearance, Lelouch motioned to the maid outside the door. Come in.
"Your Excellency Lelouch, a representative from the Westphalia Chamber of Commerce is here. The other party hopes to discuss cooperation in the sale of potions." The maid walked in cautiously and said respectfully.
Let’s talk about it!
Lelouch looked at Alisa in surprise and smiled: "I thought you had already negotiated with the president."
Alyssa frowned and was surprised. Joseph, the president of the Free City branch of her family, knew the character of this pot-bellied guy very well. She had already negotiated with him and had already identified him. Alyssa really didn't expect that the other party would let people come to continue negotiating with her. Did Joseph still feel that his price was not enough
Greedy guy! !
It is not easy for him to hand over the hugely profitable business of selling medicines to his family without damaging the interests of his immediate boss. You must know that as long as you are willing, you can find a few more chambers of commerce to raise the price, at least you can still do it. Increase the profit by a few percent, and if this self-righteous fool messes up the important benefits she has won for the family, then Alisa vows that as long as she has a chance to return to the family, Joseph can get out as soon as possible.
"Let's go." Lelouch stood up: "Let's go talk to the representative."
Alisa also stood up and hurriedly walked out, but at this moment the maid suddenly added: "Your Excellency Lelouch, this time the representative of the Westphalian family is the family's wife, Ms. Angelina."
Mother!
Alyssa covered her mouth and swallowed the two words she almost shouted. His mother, Mrs. Angelina, actually came to Free City, and as a family representative, she wanted to come to the Silver Wing Chamber of Commerce in person to negotiate? For a moment, Alyssa always felt that this matter might not be that simple. However, her brain, which was a little confused due to surprise and nervousness, made it impossible for Alyssa to sort out her thoughts for a while.
"Mrs. Angelina is here in person, are you sure?"
"Yes, Sir Lelouch, it is indeed Mrs. Angelina herself." The maid nodded and affirmed.
Lelouch paused and then glanced at Alisa behind him, who seemed a little shaken: "Let's go, let's go see this Lady Angelina. Don't keep a lady waiting for too long." (To be continued.) )