I Became a Progenitor Vampire

"What does the fourth natural disaster have to do with our Black Iron Castle?"

What Collins said is like, what does your arrest of Lu Xun and me, Zhou Shuren, have to do with each other?

When Li De heard this, his eyes showed some deep meaning, "Lord Collins, everything has a cause and effect.

The connection is too great.

That group of greedy and disorderly beings have a strong possessive desire for everything.

Even if it is a hoe in a farmer's hand, a hammer in a miner's hand, or a copper puke in a beggar's broken bowl, they will feel possessive. The fourth natural disaster has no concept of obeying rules, and they act unscrupulously as they are immortal. "

After finishing speaking, he paused for a moment, watching Collins's face visibly deteriorate, and continued to increase his intensity.

"The life on the main plane cannot destroy them. These natural disasters will inevitably spread to places outside the main plane after the main plane cannot satisfy their desires.

Lord Collins, I bet you also know how rich the underground city is in human legends.

Those greedy fourth natural disasters have a crazier desire to explore and conquer than humans on the surface.

When the underground world appears in front of them, when the Black Iron Castle appears in their sight, everything will change.

As for whether it is a good change or a bad change, I think Lord Collins must be mentally prepared.

Maybe you will usher in a new life, maybe you will also usher in destruction. "

Li De's eyes were full of meaning, and his tone seemed to be persuading.

In fact, he didn't lie at all, and he didn't say that the player would definitely bring destruction. He just simply reminded the other party to be prepared.

But how could Collins not think about the worst? All the information Li De gave was to reveal the horror of the other party. If Black Iron City was discovered by those natural disasters, the destruction might only be minor. Whether the halfling race can survive is still a matter of doubt. question.

After some crazy brainstorming, this level 18 halfling already had a group of extremely evil beings in his mind that were chaotic and murderous, acted without logic, and would directly destroy everything around them.

This directly caused him huge psychological pressure.

"The appearance of the fourth natural disaster in the underground world is almost inevitable, and I am here because the vampires are about to face the challenges of these terrifying beings. I need to take advantage of the time when the other party has not discovered us to strengthen my own strength.

Lord Collins, only with strong power can he occupy a place in the future world full of variables.

Those damn greedy lives are too terrifying. "

"So, we need to cooperate. Dawn City and Black Iron Castle need real cooperation."

After going around in a big circle, Li De returned to the original topic.

But when the two of them came back to talk about this topic, their moods had already reversed.

Collins originally only approached Li De with a trying attitude to talk about cooperation, but now it has turned into urgency and urgency.

Don't underestimate the gap here. Although it is just a simple change of mentality, it can win greater benefits for the City of Dawn.

Li De has no idea of ​​starting a war in the dungeon at this stage. He cannot conquer the world in a short time.

Because the main city of halflings in the central area, the City of Leus, has a supernatural presence, the benefits of capturing the Black Iron City are far from outweighing the disadvantages of starting a war with the extraordinary.

Before the ancient alchemy magic circle of the magic crystal veins was built, his strategy for the underground world was mainly based on cooperation.

War is just a means, and obtaining benefits is the ultimate goal.

The scissors trade has been tested on the centaurs in the Low Hills, and now one-fifth of the Low Hills are within the control of the City of Dawn.

Of course, in addition to external threats, there are also internal reasons.

There are too many forces in Dawn City now.

Having a lot of power may be a good thing in the eyes of others.

But in Li De's view, there was a huge loophole.

The various forces under his control are too scattered, which directly results in the territory of Dawn City being scattered here and there, with no way to connect them together.

City of Dawn, Dwarf Valley, Dwarf Hills, Ainos City, Scarlet Mage Tower, Dark Pact, and even the level 17 Centaur Guido Blackwind, who started to develop near the Murloc tribe and has the bloodline of Gale.

These forces are scattered around, causing Dawn City to spend a lot of energy to rule these areas.

Moreover, the environment and dangers surrounding each force are different, which increases the difficulty of governance.

Coupled with the arrival of players, these chaotic guys have added a lot of variables to a situation that was already full of uncertainty.

Although the intelligence command center temporarily linked these forces through an intelligence network, it did not fundamentally change the situation in which each force fought independently.

In this case, what he needs is not to open up a new sphere of influence, but to solve the internal problems that have been exposed due to excessive development.

An unstable foundation is a taboo. Li De has a clear understanding of the current situation of Dawn City. He knows when to expand and when to shrink.

"Lord Cachar, how should Black Iron Castle cooperate with Dawn City?"

When it came to cooperation, Collins regained some composure in his eyes.

Although what Li De said shocked him, after all, it was the information given by Li De unilaterally. Although he believed 70% of it in his heart, he could not think that what Li De said was what he said without verification.

Although Collins was trying his best to hide it, Li De could clearly feel that the level 18 halfling's attitude had begun to change.

The curve of the corners of his mouth disappeared in a flash.

Negotiation is a zero-sum game. Whoever takes the initiative will gain greater benefits.

Obviously, Collins, who had just secured his position at Diaoyutai, had already given up the initiative because of the news he revealed.

In other words, he forcibly took the initiative.

The information gap is the most terrifying thing. The outside world is changing, and they may even face destruction in the near future, but he knows nothing about it.

This had a huge psychological impact on Collins.

If Collins were born on Earth, he would definitely know that the Internet’s self-media has a fixed discourse system. For example, people who are better than you work harder than you. Society is eliminating those who have just graduated and can no longer keep up with the times. Their monthly salary is less than five You don't deserve to be alive, etc., etc.

This kind of media literature has a name: selling anxiety, fabricating or exaggerating certain things, causing people to have huge self-doubt, causing them to fall into anxiety, uneasiness, and even develop feelings of inferiority and fear.

Li De just used his experience of being severely beaten by society to beat the halfling again.

Let him taste the horror of self-media.

"Lord Collins, make yourself stronger. I think this should be the common idea of ​​Dawn City and Black Iron Castle. We have always stood on the same front."

Li De's tone became deeper when he said the important point.

"We can exchange what we have and achieve true communication and integration. Only in this way can we both grow stronger."

"Lord Cachar, please elaborate." Collins was also obviously interested.

Li De's eyes flashed a little.

"For example, the City of Dawn has a rich magical heritage and can produce a variety of powerful magic scrolls, while the Black Iron Castle has powerful bow and arrow manufacturing technology, and the halfling's bows and arrows are world-famous.

City of Dawn can send mages to train halflings as spellcasters on a large scale and systematically, while Black Iron Castle can send halflings who can make bows and arrows to work with us to develop new bows and arrows, and the results of the cooperatively developed weapons and equipment will be enjoyed by both parties. "

These words shocked Collins, and he stared at Li De with wide eyes.

"Lord Cachar, what do you say?"

"For example, the joint research department we established has developed a super bow and arrow that is more powerful than any current bow and arrow through the efforts of both parties. Then both Dawn City and Black Iron Castle can have the production technology of this bow and arrow and achieve common goals. powerful."

Looking at Collins who was obviously shocked, Li De's eyes were filled with meaning and he continued without giving the other party much time to think.

"Second, exchange of commerce. The City of Dawn is on the surface and has vast resources and materials that are not available in underground cities. These resources include but are not limited to magic materials, alchemy bombs, armor forged by dwarves, and potions for cultivating mages.

The underground world is rich in mineral resources.

We can each take what we need and exchange and trade with the goods we each have. "

"Third, the exchange and training of the army. The army of Dawn City is extremely powerful and rules several races.

Dwarves, goblins, orcs, centaurs, humans, cyclops, etc., there are countless professions that can be changed.

We can help each other cultivate part of the army and make up for the shortcomings of our own armies.

For example, Black Iron Castle can help City of Dawn train archers, and we can help you train soldiers, cavalry, and even doctors, blacksmiths, and tailors."

"fourth"

By the time Li De laid out more than a dozen terms of cooperation, Collins was completely stunned.

He had never thought that the cooperation between the two forces could go so deep. They cooperated with each other to develop weapons and equipment, shared the results, helped each other cultivate the army, and made up for their shortcomings.

Moreover, they can also invest in infrastructure and help each other produce various basic supplies for daily life. The various cooperation methods are simply unheard of.

Not only did these cooperation terms surprise Collins, but the information Li De revealed when proposing these cooperation terms also shocked him.

He originally thought that the City of Dawn was just a simple vampire castle, but he didn't expect that the other side actually ruled so many races.

The simple information revealed allowed him to see the huge power behind Dawn City.

If Li De had proposed such an in-depth cooperation from the beginning, Collins would not agree to it at all. Who knows if this vampire has any other conspiracy.

But after the remarks about the fourth natural disaster just now, he was shaken.

If the outside world has really changed, and the future of Black Iron Castle can no longer be determined, then what's wrong with cooperating with each other?

Moreover, there was no disadvantage in cooperating with Black Iron Castle in this way. Just the fact that Li De promised to systematically train spellcasters for them made him excited.

Halflings are natural archers and are best at using bows and arrows, but that doesn't mean they don't want to have an army of spellcasters.

Who in glory doesn't want to be a high-ranking mage who can destroy a city by releasing magic at will.

It is a pity that the magic inheritance of halflings is extremely weak. Although Black Iron Castle has a mage tower, the archmage only reached level 18 by stumbling by himself, making countless mistakes and relying on his super talent.

He is a novice on how to train spellcasters at the entry level, so although Black Iron Castle has an 18th-level archmage, the rest of the spellcasters cannot even reach level 5.

"Lord of Cachar City, me"

Looking at Collins who looked hesitant and undecided, Li De smiled slightly. He was not in a hurry to let the other party make a decision. The cooperation between the two forces was not just playing house.

He stood up and said slowly.

"Lord Collins, you don't have to rush to reply. You can go back and think about it. I will stay in Black Iron City for a few more days.

But I believe you will understand that the cooperation between Black Iron Castle and Dawn City is a rare opportunity for Black Iron Castle. If you miss it, you will never get it again. "

What Li De said was not unreasonable. The cooperation between the two parties seemed to be equal this time, but in fact, Dawn City still suffered a bit. He gave too much and asked for too little.

But if no bait is given, how can the fish bite the hook?

Li De showed a playful smile.

There are many people in this world who can resist temptation, but Collins, the level 18 halfling city lord in front of him, is obviously not one of them.

In particular, his trump card magic helps them cultivate spellcasters in large quantities. This condition is an irresistible temptation for any race.

Collins also relaxed obviously after hearing Li De's words, stood up quickly, and his tone changed again.

"Lord Cachar, I will arrange soldiers to guard your safety these days. If you have any questions, you can call them directly.

I hope you have a pleasant trip to Black Iron Castle. "

Hearing this, Li De nodded slightly and smiled a little brighter.

you?

Although a change of title is simple, the meaning it represents is enough to make people think deeply.

After Li De's back disappeared from the city lord's manor, Collins thought for a long time in the empty hall, and finally stood up in a hurry and headed to the black iron mage tower, which was only a few hundred blades away from the city lord's manor.

ten minutes later.

On the top floor of the Black Iron Mage Tower, looking down through the glass windows from the Fifty Blades tower, this majestic and magnificent city came into view. The wide vision made Collins feel relaxed.

After a moment, he turned around and asked an old figure in the room wearing a gray-white mage robe who was reading a magic book on a solid wood table.

"Can you trust Mr. Mohali, a vampire? Are there really unkillable beings in this world?"

Hearing Collins' doubtful words, Mohali Gray Claw, the tower master of the Black Iron Mage Tower, the only archmage of the Black Iron Castle, and a spellcaster with a level as high as 18, shook his head helplessly at this moment.

"Collins, this is the fifth time you've asked this question? Do you still need me to give you an answer?"

Collins' expression froze and he smiled awkwardly.

"Your Excellency Mohali, after all, this is a decision related to the fate of Black Iron City. I must be cautious."

Mohali put down the yellowed parchment magic book in his hand, his deep yellow eyes stared at the Lord of the Black Iron Castle in front of him, and his tone was deep.

"Collins, the world is very big, and it is normal for some existences that we cannot understand to appear. This is just like magic. No one can know all the magic knowledge.

As for whether to do it or not, I can only say”

At this point, Collins paused, waiting for the other person's next words as if his heart was being tickled by a cat.

But at this time, the halfling archmage reached out and picked up the ceramic water cup on the table and took a sip, as if he had no intention of continuing.

"I swear, Sir Mohali! If possible, I really want the gods to change your bad habit of half-talking."

After hearing these unpleasant words, Mohali lowered the water glass and smiled.

"What do you think we will lose by cooperating with vampires? What will we gain?"

"Loss? Gain?" Collins frowned and said slowly after thinking.

"The loss may be that we will teach them how to make bows and arrows, so that the most powerful weapon of the halflings will fall into the hands of these vampires.

The harvest is "

Speaking of this, he suddenly got stuck, because Collins suddenly discovered that apart from this loss, Black Iron Castle was profiting from other cooperations.

Especially the option that the opponent would help them train spellcasters made him feel that his bow and arrow manufacturing skills were not so valuable.

"Now, I think you already have the answer, Collins, that vampire is right, if you are not strong, you will be eliminated.

We have no way of knowing what is happening in the outside world, but even if what this vampire said is wrong, even the fourth natural disaster does not exist at all.

But, so what?

Isn't it a good thing that we make the Black Iron Keep more powerful and allow us, the Gray Claw tribe, to control our own destiny? ?

In my opinion, the biggest problem now is not that there is a problem with our cooperation with the vampires, but whether the other party's city is really as powerful as he said."

After hearing this, Collins instantly felt that his thoughts became clear.

In fact, cooperation is not a problem, because Black Iron City gains much more than it loses from cooperation. The key issue is whether the vampires have so many resources and strength to support such a scale of cooperation.

After figuring out the key, Collins immediately made up his mind.

"I'll go talk to the vampire again."

Level 18 Archmage Mohali took a deep look at City Lord Collins and felt inexplicably emotional.

"Collins, you're looking more and more like your father.

You only need to remember one point for this cooperation. Black Iron City is the Black Iron City of the Gray Claw tribe. We cannot let those vampires weaken our control over this city in the name of cooperation.

The rest can be discussed.

It is best to cooperate on a small scale first, and then expand the scope for comprehensive cooperation after the initial contact is OK. "

"I understand, Sir Mohali."

After Collins left, Mohali stood up somewhat raggedly and came to the place where Collins was standing just now, looking out the window with his deep yellow eyes.

Those falcon-like eyes seemed to have passed through the towering city walls at this moment, through the eternal silence and darkness, and saw the end of the world.

The sky in the underground world remains as eternal as ever, dark and gray.

"Why do I always feel a sense of urgency in my heart? Is it like 20 years ago? Is there a big disaster happening? My intuition has worked countless times. I hope it will fail this time."

"Your Majesty, the great halfling god Kapoloz, I hope you can give me guidance again. Your loyal believer Mohali prays to you."