This caused Maxim to be completely astounded.
The thought in his mind at this moment was: Sir Morphy, are you the legendary Holy Vampire? Actually using yourself as bait to cover up for a lowly Blood Servant?
"No! Sir."
The albinism Blood Servant immediately shook his head and said:
"You should leave first, I will stay here to hold them off..."
"Don't be foolish!"
Morphy scolded:
"You saw for yourself how ruthless the witch hunters are. These guys are quite tricky! You won't be able to delay them if you stay here. If you truly pledge allegiance to the Blood Vultures, you should know that obeying my orders is the only way we can both survive!"
He tossed the shotgun he'd picked up from the basement, along with an ammunition bag, to Maxim.
The object looked much like the classic old Winchester, but it was filled with an exotic charm, a hefty dwarven firearm. The intricate patterns on the gun body and the short axe blade connected under the muzzle indicated that it's a Dwarf's rifle, a powerful weapon manufactured by the Brass Dwarves of the Ligurian Peninsula.
In the present Transylvania, this object is synonymous with deterrence.
Even a vampire tougher than Morphy would be in pain for a long time after getting a shot, and a special bullet aimed at the heart could even knock them out temporarily.
"Take this! Depart immediately, my life is in your hands now."
Morphy stuffed the sealed orders from the clan leader marked with spiritual energy into Maxim's hands, then he stood up and pat the shoulder of this blood servant from another household, saying:
"Maxim, you have proven your loyalty, now I need you to demonstrate your wisdom and courage. Although you are Sir Jed's Blood Servant, I, on behalf of Blood Vulture Clan's Lesenbra's Night Clan, promise you that if we both survive, I will perform the first embrace for you.
If you wish, I'll handle the situation on Sir Jed's side."
Upon hearing this, sparks ignited in Maxim's eyes.
He is a true vampire enthusiast and has been serving the Blood Vulture Clan since he was a child, when Sir Jed found him. His ultimate career goal is to become a real vampire, but he knows his status. If Sir Jed really valued him, he wouldn't have sent him on this suicide mission.
Therefore, the condition Morphy offered him was something he simply couldn't refuse. So what if Morphy's matron is the famous "Waste Queen" Lady Cui Si?
The weakest vampire is still a vampire!
For them, the "blood essence," having that status equals victory. As for the position within the clan, that's something to strive for later.
"I will leave immediately, sir."
Maxim took the rifle, stored the clan leader's secret message on his body, bowed to Morphy in a blood vulture salute, then quickly left.
After watching this loyal guy depart, Morphy settled the tasks for the three little players in the village and "kicked them offline," announcing the end of this round of testing.
In the village where only he and a human prisoner were left, he started to rethink his plans.
The witch hunters might come over soon, and he could regroup in the ruins of Morlan village. He has three rookie players and four "missing" players under his command. Thanks to the "gifts" from the witch hunters, he is not lacking in weapons and armor and is ready for a fight if he arranges things properly.
This opportunity could also be used to complete the fourth introductory mission.
He sat on a crippled chair, reopening the forum, preparing to chat with his players. On one hand, he can make up better lies...
Err, no, formulate better testing plans based on their feedback.
On the other hand, he has many doubts that need to be clarified by the players, such as the most important one: how did his little players manage to enter the game?
Could it really be via keyboard and mouse controls?
Looking at their agile skills in the "game," it's clear there must be some catch to it.