Nameless King

"Looks like I won't be able to get the blood of the humans for nothing."

"Of course. So what are you willing to offer for our blood? You can name the quantity yourself." Gisle said seriously.

When Gisle was the organization leader and dealt with many management issues, he learned how to negotiate. Gisle solved some of the problems with force, but he understood that the right word was more important than a powerful fist in most situations.

"Resources, help, protection, money and souls, anything, but within reason."

"I'm not interested in protection. We have a strong enough ally who can protect us from any threat, but the rest sounds pretty good. I want as many souls as possible and some rare materials for our blacksmiths. I am not interested in crystals." Gisle said seriously.

"And you know how to bargain, but don't you think the terms are unequal? There's no problem with souls, we can supply you with huge quantities of them, but you're also asking for rare materials in exchange for blood."

Delia also had a lot of experience in negotiating. She couldn't let Gisle put her on such unfavorable terms.

"You may be right, but do vampires only want our blood? We will be your allies, which means we can trade fighters and personas with the craftsmen, as well as trade."

"It all works both ways. You still haven't provided anything in return for the rare materials."

"Hmm..." Gisle wondered. He didn't think Delia would be so stubborn. She proved to be a serious adversary.

"How about you give us the rare materials for loyalty?" Gisle suggested.

"What? What do you mean?" Delia was puzzled.

"Obviously, there are those among the Pillars whom you dislike, or even those you consider enemies. Perhaps I can guarantee that the humans will not maintain contact with those races you have a conflict with. We should discuss this. Of course, you will be affected as well."

"In that case, I want more blood, and also, as far as I know, you the humans have a great variety of skills. I want to be able to use that if necessary, whether it's war or construction."

Gisle only nodded weakly, "Tell me what races you are in conflict with."

"Not many, few want to feud with the Vampires, but the Angels and Elves piss me off. They're so annoying and always promote the power of light and golden flames. They're worse than cockroaches."

"I see. That's not a problem."

"Wait." Wain interjected into the conversation, "That's impossible. Some of the Dark Elves are my mates."

"I have no beef with the Dark Elves; on the contrary, they can become our allies."

"Good. Also, I want the Dungeons and Nests in our territories to be shared. Vampires can hunt at ours, and we at yours."

Delia nodded.

"How much blood do you want?"

"That depends on how many people live on this island and in the cities."

"Hmm, your town is under the mountain to the southwest. Right?"

"Yes, why do you ask that?"

"In that case, the humans are about twice as many as vampires. I can't tell you the exact number, so I'll have to compare it that way."

"Okay, in that case, I want one liter of blood a week. How about that?"

"It won't be a problem, but we have no place to store the blood. I don't know how to get it to you."

"We'll help you solve that. I also suggest digging a long tunnel between our cities. It will speed up supplies and trade, and we won't have to walk in the sunlight."

Gisle nodded, "That's fine with me, but I want to warn you about something. I understand that our blood is valuable to you, and so if something happens to my men in your city when they're hunting in the Dungeons, our alliance is over, and a major war will break out immediately."

"Of course, I can swear that won't happen. Given the terms of our deal, each vampire will get two liters of blood a week, enough to quench their thirst."

"Sorry to interrupt, but are there any major families or clans in your town?" Vlad asked.

"No, blood purity is not important to us. We only value strength and ability. All the powerful the humans are part of Last Light, it's the organization that runs all the cities, and I am its leader as well as all of humanity." Gisle replied seriously.

"Oh, that sounds serious." Delia smiled.

Delia and Gisle discussed the treaty between vampires and humans at length for the next few hours.

Vlad and Wain occasionally joined the conversation supplementing it.

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"If we're all agreed, I'd like to walk around town. I hope you don't mind." Delia said.

"Of course, my men will escort you, don't deny yourself anything." Gisle good-naturedly agreed.

Delia stood up and walked over to Wain, "If anything, my last offer still stands."

"Not interested." Wain replied dryly.

"Huh, whatever you say." Delia turned around and left the room.

"Wain, I'm glad to have met you. The Tran family would love to see you anytime." Vlad pronounced and shook Wain's hand.

"I'll be sure to stop by again. You have quite an interesting family, especially the sisters."

"Yeah, they're like two sides of the same coin, but that's why I love them so much. Okay, I'm off." Vlad said goodbye and headed for Delia.

When the doors closed, Wain took out a cigarette and smoked. He let out a white puff of smoke and muttered, "Gisle, did you tell them the truth?"

"What do you mean?"

"You won't actually cooperate with the Elves and Angels, even if a good opportunity arises?"

"Yes. Based on my information, the Vampires are some of the best allies. The Angels and Elves are unlikely to suit us, but nothing is certain. I don't rule out the possibility that the Angels or Elves will make us an offer we can't refuse."

"In that case, would you break the treaty?"

"If humanity's life depends on it, then without a doubt, I will."