Just being a dark elf in Warhammer

Chapter 510 361. Lamia Sisters

"Dear, why do I have the illusion that... they have returned in triumph?"

"Oh, dear, that's not an illusion, I think it's an accurate intuition." Darkus said with both denial and agreement.

The current location of Darkus is located next to the avenue connecting Altdorf University and the dock area, which is also known as the Baijia Tavern Street, a place where students use to stay and express their emotions. But now the place is extremely desolate due to the inoperability of Altdorf University and the war. There is not a shadow to be seen on the streets that used to be noisy at night. The operators have either hid or packed up and ran away.

The students also showed their magical powers across the sea. Some returned to their homes in Nancheng District, and some returned to the guild headquarters that sponsored them. As for the work-study students from the countryside... May Sigma and Verena bless them. As time goes by, everything becomes more and more unbearable. Wherever Darkus passes, there is a scene of chaos, and order is gone.

Darkus leaned against the wall, clasping his hands as he watched the human troops holding torches coming from the bridge. A part of the infantry came from the south city area and drove into the elder's residence. It seemed that Emperor Altdorf's final decisive battle was The place is really going to become a place of decisive battle.

Another large part of the infantry followed the cavalry on both sides. The provincial soldiers holding various weapons had panic and uneasiness on their faces. As for the expressions of the cavalry, Darkus couldn't see them because they all wore helmets. Anyway, Just hold your weapon high and your head high. Various military musical instruments and trumpets kept blowing, showing a triumphant look. Although it looked like this, it looked awkward. There were no cheers from the people on either side of this victorious army, no flowers, no girls, and no sunshine.

"They..." Ren said with a hesitant expression, pointing north with his finger as he spoke.

Darkus knew what Ren meant, but he did not respond to Ren. He didn't think the imperial man would be that stupid. From a certain perspective, the muddy terrain was already a weapon for vampires. Sometimes it's ironic that it's better to be dead than alive. A living horse will get stuck in the mud, but a dead horse won't. The Vampire War has been going on for almost twenty years. No matter how stupid the imperial guys are, they should have paid enough tuition. Besides, there is a Sigma hammer for breaking out of Beicheng District and launching a cavalry attack.

After watching for a long time, Darkus did not see the torch moving towards the city gate, but instead headed towards King's Square. He nodded. It seemed that his judgment was correct. The avenue cut the Beicheng District into two halves. There was an avenue in King's Square in the northeast of the Beicheng District that connected the densely populated fish market, the dock area and the big market, and finally arrived at Death Island, past Death Island is Dongcheng District, where a fierce battle is taking place.

Darkus didn't know how to judge it. He said it was useful, but it was really useful. This move let the residents of Altdorf know that the regime was still there, the fighting was still going on, and the resistance was still going on, giving the people hope. What he saw were the most essential powers of Altdorf, the Sigma Priests with bald heads and heavy armor holding warhammers, the Reik Guards wearing crown skulls, laurel leaves, imperial crosses, red and white, looking at the big sword on their shoulders. The Great Swordsman and the Knight of the Blood of Sigmar match the red shield engraved with the laurel leaf crown and the Skull of Sigmar and the white lance decorated with black flames.

These were the most elite military forces of Altdorf during the Three Emperors period, but on the other hand, they seemed to have no effect? After a long time, there was no one to cheer for it, just a few elves watching indifferently, let alone spreading the news in the chaos.

Darkus felt that Altdorf's grassroots organization was very weak. Along the way, the northern city was still in a state of disorder and chaos, and the free militia had not yet been organized.

After the army passed by, Darkus and the others continued to march towards the Nancheng District. The bridge was free of charge. Due to the arrival of the war, the toll offices on both sides of the bridge were no longer guarded by guards. The few guards had already run away. Standing in the middle of the bridge, he looked at the broad Reik River. Like the land, the river was also extremely chaotic. Through the light of the fire and the lighthouse, he saw that the dock area, the elders' residence and the parking area in the south city were full of parking. Vessels of all types and sizes.

Several large ships were blocked under the steam bridge. Originally, Darkus thought that these ships were waiting for the bridge deck of the steam bridge to rise to pass, and sailed along the Reik River to the lower reaches and Marienburg at the outlet, but they were lying on their backs. After looking at the bridge for a while, he realized that it didn't seem to be the case? Perhaps because of the darkness and panic, the boats were close together and blocked the entire Reik River.

Darkus was a little speechless and didn't know what to say. The upper reaches of the Rick River might have been passable not long ago, but it probably won't be possible now. It was just feeding the trebuchet. Not to mention the Talabek River, the army of the dead is waiting there. Maybe even the trebuchets are not used, and the zombies can climb on the boat. The only way to escape Altdorf is to follow the lower reaches of the Reik River, but it is still blocked by several boats.

After crossing the bridge, you will find the Nancheng District. After walking for a while, you will arrive at the destination of Darkus' trip. However, he is not in a hurry. He wants to go to the Treasury District to visit an existence first. Nancheng District is as full of chaos as Beicheng District, and citizens are fleeing in a hurry. Regardless of class, whether rich or poor, most of them are the same when facing the current situation. Nothing can be changed, especially if the other party is going to die. A vampire who wants to live.

In the Cathedral Square, some Altdorf people who had nowhere to go knelt at the door of the Sigma Cathedral. Their faces were full of despair, their hands were clasped together, and they were praying in supplication. Candlelight flickered in the night, casting deep shadows.

"Sigmar, great god, we are your loyal children and heirs. Please take care of us and grant us your blessing!"

Darkus shook his head after hearing an old woman's mournful cry. He felt that this group was a little embarrassed for Sigma. He didn't think Sigma would receive the call and show up. The signal there was not good.

At this time, the door of Sigmar Cathedral was not closed, nor did it ignore the people's prayers. Steel, gunpowder and faith support the empire. Faith is the last glimmer of hope in the hearts of these people. In this chaotic city, they place their faith in gods and look forward to salvation. Although Sigmar is unable to respond to them, Sigmar's followers are responding, albeit to no practical effect. Sigma believers who were unable to fight wandered among the crowd. The air in the square was filled with the smell of religious rituals, and the sounds of prayers echoed in the night.

In fact, this is true not only in the Cathedral Square, but also in the entire Altdorf. On the Isle of Death, people begged the God of Death to protect their souls in the dark building of the Temple of Mor. The nursing home built by Ludwig's father Eberhard stands there, pure and majestic, with a beauty surrounded by decay and hardship, like a beacon of hope, but in the darkness that pure white The walls seem to mock the squalor and despair of the city.

"Chicken feathers all over the place."

After passing through Cathedral Square, the streets became even more chaotic. Renn's memory has always been very good, and he could accurately distinguish the faces of the monkeys in the dark. He found the monkey he had seen before and escaped from Altdorf along the gate of the southern city. He should have entered the Reikland, but in fact he did not. He seemed to have returned to the starting point.

"Sir, let me ask you clearly. An army of the dead appeared on the outskirts of Nancheng District and blocked the monkeys who fled here." After some negotiation, Renn told Darkus the situation.

Darkus was a little confused. We had agreed to surround two buildings, but Vlad wanted to take them all? Catch them all? You don’t follow the routine, right?

Altdorf is the core of Reikland. Whether it is politics, religion or economy, Altdorf is the pearl of Reikland and the empire. The dignitaries of the Reikland have large or small residences and manors in Altdorf, just like the Hellscourge family also has a mansion in Naggarond. But unlike the Hellscourge family's residence in Naggarond, the residence of the Reikland dignitaries in Altdorf will play a greater role.

The powerful would hold banquets at their residences and manors for communication and networking to enhance their power. These banquets were usually luxurious and grand social occasions, attracting dignitaries and elites from all fields of politics, business, and society. At banquets, they consolidated relationships with each other through communication, networking, and display of wealth, while also maintaining and expanding their power through joint actions.

These banquets were not only places for socializing, but also stages for intrigues and political struggles. At the gorgeous dining table, the dignitaries may be making secret deals, agreements, or political strategies. Every word and deed at the banquet may affect the political situation and social structure of Reikland and Altdorf, and even further affect the empire and the country. Old world.

However, the base of the powerful people in Reikland is not in Altdorf, but is distributed in the territory of Reikland. In these territories, they held a dominant position, and by collecting taxes, controlling resources, and managing the people, they obtained abundant money, food, and soldiers. For them, territory is both a source of wealth and a support for power.

By managing their territories effectively, the powerful were able to ensure that their wealth continued to grow while maintaining control over local society and the economy. The towns, villages and farmland in the territory provided them with a continuous supply of resources, allowing them to play an important role in Altdorf's political and social system. This decentralized governance structure allows them to maintain relatively independent influence at both the Altdorf and Reikland levels, and at the same time allows them to have more strategies and means to safeguard their rights and interests between local and central authorities. .

When the time comes for war, the dignitaries of Reikland will return to their respective territories from Altdorf, organize their armies, and gather under the banner of Emperor Altdorf to expand their power. As a result, they were now blocked back and trapped in Altdorf's city. Now the only way to escape Altdorf is to go along the Reik River to Marienburg, but it is also blocked.

The reason why the Treasury District is called the Treasury District is because this is called the Treasury District...

Jin, as the name suggests, means money and wealth. The Treasury District stores a large amount of Altdorf's wealth and belongs to Altdorf's financial center. Just like Wall Street, the essence and main body of the entire block is the Empire Building. The tall and majestic Empire Building is rectangular in shape and designed according to the idea of ​​a permanent fortification. A large number of city guards are stationed inside to guard the wealth in the upper and middle floors of the building, while the lower floor appears like a bank.

There are few, but not none, residential buildings in the Treasury District, which are reserved for the upper floors of the Empire Building and their families. The tavern here mainly serves the guards who finish their work at the Imperial Towers, and most of those who work here serve the city guard in some way.

During the day, when the Empire Building was open, people with business to be transacted there would gather in front of the building, and closely guarded carriages would pull up in front of the Empire Building to unload boxes or laths stored there. But now there is nothing here. The originally bustling financial district has stopped services due to the arrival of the war, and it seems extremely quiet, except for some humans who do not believe in evil and want to exchange their usual gold and silver storage.

After walking for a while, Darkus arrived at the triangular area between Hammer Lane and the Zoo located in the treasury area, close to the city wall. A small stone manor was surrounded by a spiked iron fence. It was a Gothic-style four-story manor. There are some naughty-looking angel statues carved on it. The restaurant that originally hosted luxurious dinners after dark fell silent due to the war. The four-story manor looked dark and full of intrigue.

"Inside." Drusala, who was standing at the door, fiddled with the meteor compass for a while and then said to Darkus beside him.

Darkus nodded, and then waved his hand. Since he was here, he would definitely pay a visit. In addition, he felt that this meteor compass was really useful. After being brought out from the folding space, it played a role in capturing Manfred. Now that it has been locked into the manor, what role will it play in the future? He didn't even dare to think about it.

The restaurant where the luxurious dinner was held was re-lit for the arrival of Dacus. The restaurant was magnificent, with intricate stripes carved on the walls, reliefs and oil paintings embellished among them. A luxurious dragon is woven on the huge carpet. Even in the dim light, the exquisiteness of the carpet cannot be concealed. It is certain that this Arabi-style carpet must be imported, and it must have cost a lot. money.

The carefully carved jade pillars are inlaid with lace gauze curtains, like an ethereal dream, exuding a faint fragrance. The decoration of the restaurant is extremely luxurious, and every detail reflects the owner's pursuit of taste and exquisite life. The entire space is built like an art palace, magnificent yet warm.

Around the dining table, candlelight flickered and reflected on the delicate tableware and glassware, making every item sparkle with a soft glow. A seven-story crystal chandelier hangs from the ceiling. Each small and perfect piece of glass can capture all the light and scatter it throughout the restaurant like a kaleidoscope.

Darkus, who was sitting on the main seat, looked at the woman who was held down. It was strange that the woman was like a beauty in the world, exuding charming charm. The light shone on her body, showing off her plump curves vividly and exuding. Full of original right desires, but also full of holiness. Even though he was far away from her, he could still feel the attraction emanating from her. He looked at her carefully in the candlelight.

Women walk among the living, wander between the arms of the powerful, play with actors, merchants, nobles and powerful men at night, playing with seductive smiles. What is certain is that no one seems to be aware of her true nature. These people worship her, swarm around her, entertain her, cater to her, get close to her, hoping to gain her favor. She's gentle and loving, and she makes these people feel like they're a lucky fool, and maybe they don't realize that they're not the only lucky fool, because animals aren't smart.

Darkus knew very well that if the living got too close, they would be burned to death, but there would still be living beings who would be willing to fly into the flames. After looking at it for a moment, he looked at Genevieve standing in the corner. He waved to Genevieve. Genevieve was a vampire, an extremely special being among vampires. She was so special that she could be... The presence of Sigmar's Blessing. Only with reference can there be comparison. Genevieve gave him a warm feeling. A vampire exuded a warm charm. This was because of Genevieve's experience in Cathay and the way she stayed with him.

At the same time, Genevieve also has a kind of darkness and nothingness. The darkness comes from the body that supports Genevieve, not the soul. Nothingness is a characteristic of vampires that is not accepted by everything.

But this woman is different. Her black curly hair hangs down from her back like a waterfall. The candlelight shrouds her thick curly hair like a dark flame. Her eyes staring at Darkus are deep and dark, as if they are hiding endless things. of secrets and mysteries. The face is delicate and beautiful, but there is an aura of danger that cannot be ignored, like a twinkling star in the dark night, full of mystery and temptation.

Darkus watched the woman's every move. Even though the woman was held down awkwardly, she was still showing off. He felt that the woman loved the world around her and used her attention to generous the world. She was a passionate and unrestrained lady. Perhaps other vampires besides Genevieve would be envious of this in women, and envious of women living a life outside of the shadows.

"Do you know her?" Darkus asked Genevieve while pointing at the woman. After seeing Genevieve shaking her head, he continued to ask, "There is still time, you have to tell her What?"

"I belong to this group, I am a Lamia sister, but my unique experience makes me not in this group. My heart does not long for blood. I can control the desires deep in my heart. I am outside this group. , I don’t want to fit into this group, I like the way I am now, except... I have no anchor in the old world..."

"This is impossible!" The woman who was held down was shocked by Genevieve's words. She interrupted Genevieve's words. She didn't understand how Genevieve could maintain such an independent and free state.

"Nothing is impossible, Baroness Helena von Kalper, and I want to remind you that your current situation is very dangerous."

To Darkus, Baroness Helena von Kalper was magical! There are many magical points. For example, the Culper Manor that he came to uninvited is very, very close to the Sigma Cathedral, so close that it is dark under the lamp, right under the noses of the group of witch hunters and Sigma priests.

Moreover, Baroness Culper is very upper-class and has a high reputation in Altdorf. Many conservative nobles are willing to entrust their children to the eye-catching her, allowing this middle-aged widow to serve as their children in school. Guardian during Altdorf. Parents expressed their gratitude by showering her with jewelry and works of art, which she humbly accepted while teaching the children under her wing proper nightlife etiquette.

In Darkus' view, this is very scary, because after graduating from Altdorf University, these powerful children will serve as the backbone of Altdorf and Reikland society, such as mature businessmen and savvy politicians, while still maintaining a close relationship with them. Baroness Culper's deep friendship means that the entire intelligence network in Reikland is connected.

After Darkus finished speaking, he waved his hand, and Helena, who was dressed in exquisite silk, stood up decently. The sound of the friction of the cloth when arranging the clothes was like the sound of river water.

After finishing, Helena took out the delicate Kong Yufan pinned to her waist. However, this was just an illusion, and the Kong Yufan could not cover her face at all. The white ruffles on the collar surrounded her neck. Under the candlelight, her delicate skin was as crystal clear as pearls, but what really attracted Darkus was her eyes. On this young face Above, the eyes are so intellectual.

"This is the stereotype!" Darkus first turned his head to look at Franais standing behind him, and then looked at Ren, who was holding the Blade of Reality, pointing at Helena and said with a smile.

After hearing this, Franais was stunned for a moment, and then looked at his brother.

"Sir, this... is so accurate. They are exactly the same." After Renn glanced at his brother, he nodded in agreement. He is not like his brother. The first time he saw a vampire was on that ship. He still remembers the name of the pretentious vampire. When his brother followed Darkus to the rift, he was in Middenheim again. Met another vampire and now Helena in Altdorf.

Ren has a very good memory. He once asked Darkus why she could tell she was a vampire at a glance. At that time, Darkus said: Stereotype, because she dressed like a vampire. In his opinion, this was too accurate, they all looked the same.

"Good evening, this is a night worth remembering. The dark night allows us to gather here." Helena did not show off. Although she did not know what these elves were saying in words she could not understand, she knew that her current situation was very serious. Danger, in addition to these, she also knew that the Lahmian sister standing in the corner with a Bretonnian accent would not make the slightest difference to her situation, she said with a curtsy and a smile after finishing her clothes.

"Gui'an, do I need to introduce myself? Beautiful lady, do you... want to know who I am?"

Although Helena was beautiful, this was not attractive to Darkus. He ate too much delicacies. He did not praise Helena's beauty, and he was not interested in introducing himself.

"You don't seem to be interested in my beauty?" Helena frowned. She was not used to others being so indifferent to her beauty, even if the other person was an elf, even if her current situation was very dangerous. Although in this dark city, everyone has their own purposes and secrets. But she still wanted to try. She tried to tease Darkus. She was not used to the fact that her charm was ineffective on this elf. The elf's indifference made her feel a little frustrated.

Darkus, who was about to take out his pipe, stopped. He glanced at Helena in surprise. The result was that Helena was just as he expected. Helena's mouth opened wide, but Helena couldn't say anything. Helena's eyes widened, full of fear and pain. Suddenly, Helena's body began to tremble, as if she had been devastated by some invisible force. His brows raised slightly, and he could feel an energy filling the air, as if some kind of force was involved.

"Beauty is not uncommon. You seem to have forgotten my reminder. I think you should be more concerned about your current situation. By the way, the person standing next to you is my fiancée." Duck sat on the chair Us laughed jokingly, then he held the lit pipe in his mouth with a deep look and said.

Darkus knew that Drusala had exerted her strength and let Helena eat a good fruit. Druchi women have a trait of jealousy. Alyssa is jealous of Drusala as his fiancée. Colonia is jealous of Druzala who has the same power and is between her brothers. A woman other than Genevieve who dares to approach him. He knew all of this, he just didn't say it.

Helena, who was in pain, stood up slowly, her long curly hair falling leisurely like a waterfall in the dark night. She raised her head and laughed, and Darkus stopped Drusala who was about to do something else. Her sweet laughter was like birds singing in a language that only she could understand. The sound reached Dacus's ears, and the laughter had an indescribable charm that was intoxicating. Dacus felt that the laughter was not dedicated to anyone, but to herself. Dedicated to pain and suffering.

"Uninvited elf, what do you want to know? I can tell you everything I know. What do you want me and my sisters to do?" Helena asked simply. She saw a faint figure beside her. The elf was ready to go. Although she behaved very decently, she knew that she would not be able to bear the next torture.

"What's the situation outside Nancheng District?" Darkus exhaled the smoke and asked a question he was concerned about.

"Dracfels!"

Upon hearing this name, Genevieve's expression suddenly changed, and then she frowned. She was full of complicated emotions towards this familiar name.