"Seriously, I must thank those intruders. Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to come here! In this hall!" Lysander exclaimed with a smile, opening his arms wide, gesturing toward the tomb.
"Wh… Why…" Ulrich, lying on the ground, inquired. If he were a normal vampire, he would have already died and turned to ash. Fortunately, this was only a wooden stake, and he is an Elder Blood Vampire; the stake can only paralyze him. He can still maintain his consciousness and avoid falling into hibernation for self-healing.
"Ulrich, as a friend, I do value you greatly for your loyalty. I'm sure you heard what I said with that intruder, but you still believe in me. And I'm grateful for it. That's why I'll make sure that your name is one of the top contributions for our Blood Purity Consortium," Lysander stated towards Ulrich, as if this were an honor that Ulrich should feel privileged to receive.
