bioinnovel Chapter 144 Arrangements for Linor
Chapter 144 Arrangements for Linor
When Lynn left Elune's treehouse, looking refreshed and as if he had become ten years younger, he pulled up his pants.
The setting sun had already dyed the tree canopy, where silver dew had gathered, into a warm golden-red hue.
Pushing open the door of the temporary dwelling, which was naturally woven from ancient tree branches, the expected scene came into view.
Linor, like a black kitten that had been provoked, was gritting her teeth at Lynn.
That "I'm very angry and the consequences will be severe" expression was absolutely adorable to Lynn.
Linor, her bloodshot eyes blazing with fury: "You lowly human! You finally decided to show up? Leaving me here like luggage for an entire day! This is illegal detention! This is blasphemy! This is…"
"What is it?" Lynn closed the door, walked to the wooden table in the center of the room, poured himself a glass of water, and slowly took a sip.
"I'm doing this for your own good."
"Is it to prevent some noble vampire grand duke from sneaking out, causing panic in elven territory, and then being mistaken for a suspicious bat and pinned to a tree by an angry forest ranger?"
"You!" Linor was furious, her face flushed red.
"I, the Grand Duke, am not a bat! I am a noble and elegant vampire! And I am not that stupid!"
"Oh? So who was it yesterday who tried to sneak out of the settlement using shadow magic after being unlocked from their shackles, only to trigger the warning vines and be hung upside down for ten minutes?" Lynn put down her water glass and raised an eyebrow at her.
Linor was momentarily speechless, the color draining from her face and turning into a blush of shame and indignation.
She definitely did it, and the way she was hung upside down was extremely indecent...
Having this dark history exposed to her face by some lowly human was worse than being killed!
"How can my business be considered sneaking around?"
"I am conducting an inspection, testing the strength of the barrier, and checking whether the settlement is safe."
Linor stubbornly maintained her facade.
Then he said a lot of incomprehensible things, such as "the public doesn't steal," "it's all for the sake of the community," and "I have good intentions."
Lynn suppressed a laugh and decided not to provoke the little vampire who was about to explode.
He walked to the window, looked at the peaceful scene outside, and suddenly spoke, his tone becoming more serious:
"Linole, keeping you locked up all the time is really not a solution."
Linor's ears perked up immediately, and she looked at him warily with her bloodshot eyes: "Hmph, you know that's good! Release me now! Offer up enough blood as an apology, and I might consider forgiving you... a little bit."
Lynn turned around, leaning against the window frame, his gaze falling on the shackles on her wrists: "Let you go, let you roam the world, and then be chased and beaten by the strong of this world as an intruder from another world? Or, send you back to the abyss?"
Linor's expression froze for a moment.
Return to the abyss?
She wanted to, but that white-haired devil might be looking for her everywhere!
Moreover, since the two realms are not yet connected, forcibly returning would be extremely taxing on her, leaving her in even worse condition; it would be like walking into a trap.
Staying here... although frustrating, at least this lowly human doesn't seem to intend to really kill her.
"What...what do you want?" she asked warily, her little wings unconsciously folding behind her back.
"I'll find you something to do."
"Prove your worth and show that you're not just a freeloader and troublemaker—you former grand duke."
Lynn was straightforward.
"Who's freeloading?!"
"This Grand Duke...this Grand Duke is only temporarily in shallow waters! Once I regain my strength..."
Linor felt like her tail had been stepped on.
"By the time you regain your strength, it will be a long time from now," Lynn interrupted mercilessly.
"Let's get practical."
"I know that there is an unstable spatial rift in the Flame Duke's Castle that connects to a certain edge of the abyss, right? That's the passage you came from."
Linor's pupils contracted slightly: "How did you know?!" Just how much does this lowly human know?
"I'm a prophet, after all," Lynn continued, habitually using this all-purpose excuse.
"That gap isn't big, and it's unstable, so sending a large army through it isn't practical. But... you could recruit a small number of your trusted old subordinates selectively, that should still be achievable, right?"
Linor fell silent, her blood-red eyes flashing as she clearly thought things through rapidly.
Lynn's words struck a chord with her deepest, most secret desires—power, subordinates, and regaining control.
"You... want me to summon the vampire army to help you fight?" she asked tentatively, her tone complicated.
On one hand, this seems like an opportunity to regain some of my power and freedom; on the other hand, fighting for this despicable human wretch feels incredibly humiliating…
"It's not entirely about helping me fight the war."
"It is a fight for our shared living space."
Lynn corrected.
"Think about it, Linor, if an allied army of those noble bloodlines were to attack, would they be able to distinguish between human prophets and abyssal vampires?"
"Won't."
"In their eyes, you and I are both heretics and threats that need to be eliminated. We're in the same boat."
"Who said I'm a grasshopper!" Linor curled her lip in disgust, but in her heart she had to admit that Lynn was right.
Those who are not of our kind will surely have different hearts. If those human nobles knew that there was a vampire duke here, they would only attack even more frantically.
"and."
"If you can successfully recruit some reliable subordinates and get them to follow the rules here, I can provide you and your subordinates with a stable, fresh, and high-quality supply of blood."
Lynn offered the most tempting terms.
"High-quality bloodline?" Linor's blood-red eyes lit up instantly.
For vampires, high-quality blood is not only food, but also an important resource for restoring strength and enhancing power.
In this world, obtaining enough high-quality blood without causing widespread panic and annihilation is extremely difficult.
"That's right."
"I can set up voluntary blood donation centers, provide nutrition and compensation, and recruit volunteers from my people."
"Obtain blood regularly, in fixed quantities, and in a safe and hygienic manner."
"This is a win-win situation for you who need blood to survive, and for the people who need security and rewards."
Lynn nodded and said.
In their previous lives, the vampires were the most steadfast and pacifist of all the abyssal races.
To the inhabitants of the continent of Galantil, these vampires were practically saints. They would give them food, drink, and money after taking a little blood, and they even cared about their health, from birth to old age and death.
After all, vampires need to ensure the sustainable, positive, and high-quality development of humanity in order to have a better bloodline.
Linor's expression became extremely interesting.
This lowly human, what kind of prophet is he? Isn't he a complete traitor?!
This is also a stance that Linor has always held.
In a world where the strong prey on the weak and plunder is rampant, this method of obtaining blood through animal husbandry was ridiculed as weak by many radicals.
But in the long run, it turns out that human settlements in their territories are more stable, provide better quality blood, and result in healthier population development...
"You... which side are you on?" Linor couldn't help but mutter.
"I'm neither side; I'm just a pragmatic prophet," Lynn smiled.
"So, should we go ahead with this deal?"
"Go back to Handong City and use that gap to try to contact and bring over some vampires you trust."
"The number of people doesn't need to be large, but they need to be of high quality and follow the rules."
"In return, I will provide you with safe shelter, a stable supply of high-quality blood, and an alliance in the face of a common enemy."
"Once you and your men have recovered some of your strength, we can discuss deeper cooperation, such as... helping you deal with certain enemies in the Abyss?"
That last sentence made Linor's heart skip a beat.
Can it deal with that white-haired devil?
She stared intently at Lynn, as if trying to discern any trace of deception or scheming on his face.
But Lynn's gaze was calm and honest, even carrying a hint of encouragement.
After a long pause, Linor took a deep breath, puffed out her not-so-ample chest, and tried to adopt a negotiating stance:
"Hmph! Since you're so sincerely asking for my help..."
"Well, then this Grand Duke will reluctantly consider it!"
"First, the quality and quantity of blood sources must be guaranteed! There should be selections for different ages and physical conditions! Ideally, the donors should be young, healthy, and emotionally stable!"
"Secondly, my subordinates must have independent accommodations that conform to the lifestyle of vampires! They must be dark, quiet, and artistic! Not dungeons!"
"Furthermore, in non-combat and non-necessary circumstances, we must not be forced to do anything that violates the dignity of the vampire race!"
"For example... being chained up like a pet!"
After saying that, she shook the shackles on her wrists and glared at Lynn accusingly with her bloodshot eyes.
Lynn suppressed a smile and nodded seriously: "Okay. We can work out the details gradually."
"On the condition that you and your subordinates abide by the basic laws of my territory, and do not harm any of my subjects without cause or create panic."
"Those who violate this rule will be severely punished."
"Of course! Noble vampires would never stoop to bullying the weak!" Linor raised her little face.
He then added, "And... can those magic shackles be removed now? Otherwise, how am I supposed to go back and operate the spatial rift?"
Lynn thought for a moment, then walked up to her.
Linor instinctively took a half step back, then forced herself to stand still, looking at him with feigned composure.
Lynn reached out, but instead of unlocking the shackles, she... curled her finger and gently flicked her smooth forehead.
"Ouch!" Linor winced in pain, clutching her forehead and glaring at him. "What are you doing?!"
"Deposit".
"This indicates that an agreement has been reached."
Lynn said with a smile.
"The shackles will be removed once we return to Handong City and confirm that you can keep your promise."
"If you dare to run on the road..."
He pointed out the window: "Chief Elune would be happy to escort us."
Thinking of that aloof and powerful elven emperor who could summon the Thousand-Armed Wooden Guanyin, Linor instantly wilted.
A good vampire doesn't suffer losses in the short term!
"I know, I know! Stop nagging!" She rubbed her forehead angrily, muttering under her breath, "Damn human trash, just wait until my men arrive, then we'll see if you dare flick my forehead again..."
"What did you say?" Lynn pretended not to hear.
"N-nothing!" Linor immediately looked up, forcing a smile. "I said... it's been a pleasure working with you, Prophet."
"It's a pleasure working with you, Your Highness Linor." Lynn readily agreed, in a good mood.
It seems like giving the arrogant vampire duke some serious work to do, and incidentally adding some otherworldly combat power to the upcoming war, is a good idea.
As for the integration of vampires into human territory...
Yes, this will be an interesting sociological experiment.