The vampire heiress is two-faced

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The elegant vampire queen finally stopped and glanced sideways at the knight who was wounded by gunshot.

"It's just revenge. He once embarrassed me greatly..."

She gave him her usual gentle smile.

"It's just a small personal grudge."

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"Small..."

Yin Shang's veins were bulging, which was incomprehensible.

"You monster...you say it so casually..."

"...You're not the Ludwig I know...You've been blinded by power and authority!"

"You treat human life as—"

Bang! !

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Call me Queen.

The silver-haired girl's abdominal strike made Yin Shang's eyes roll back instantly, and he immediately collapsed to the ground unconscious.

"...How dare you address me by my given name! That is truly rude."

She gave a cold snort with a half-smile, clapped her hands, and left without looking back.

“Coco, take him into the castle and imprison him, as well as that nun over there who's fallen to the ground and doesn't know what to do.”

She curled her finger and lightly wiped the corner of her lips, her smile becoming increasingly alluring and wicked.

"Poor human... You have never seen the real me, so how can you say you 'know' me?"

"The person I am now is the real me."

She raised her hand and clenched it, and the cold, desolate darkness instantly vanished.

"I am the ruler of the Eternal Night, the omnipotent vampire queen."

"Um...doesn't saying something like that sound a bit too villainous?"

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The following day, the ambassadors and journalists, who had spent the night in trepidation, recorded the numerous new policies and diplomatic initiatives announced by the vampire queen, and then stormed out of the castle without looking back, all silently cursing in their hearts—they would never come back to this place again in their lives.

But such complaints must not be noticed by the smiling but treacherous queen, otherwise who knows what other deadly "pranks" she might play.

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Once the group's major scandal was released, the highly sought-after "Energy Blood" beverage was instantly thrust into the spotlight.

The Spire Corporation was conducting illegal blood research, and with "significant results." Not only were high-ranking executives transformed into monsters in broad daylight, but the corporation's security also attempted to silence them by shooting them...

Under the wise guidance of the Night Queen, the Vampire Council clung to its claim of being a victim, seizing the opportunity to sever ties with the Spire Group and terminate all business dealings with the group.

The Spire Group was too busy dealing with angry accusations from the public to refute the vampire council's attempts to distance itself from them.

Before long, the internet, devoid of memory, will blame everything on the corporation, ignoring the fact that "some of the blood research technology was provided by the Vampire Council," and will instead treat it as "secretly stolen by the Spire Corporation" (even though the former is indeed the case).

As a result, the Vampire Council was now on the same starting line as the massive business tycoon. With the storm of public opinion just beginning to rage and having gained ample time, the Vampire Council was able to proceed with its next plan in earnest.

The new vampire queen refused to reveal anything about her origins or the cause of death of the previous queen and princess at the press conference. When asked about this, her answer was consistently the same:

"There is no need to question me, Queen; time will prove everything."

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Even as the vampires have achieved a major victory, there are still those who do not share their joy.

Yin Shang and Solid are under house arrest in a guest room in the castle, and Yin Shang, whose body has returned to human form, has not yet woken up.

Even after his injuries were treated, he remained unconscious. Although it was only a matter of time before he woke up, for Solid beside him, each day felt like an eternity.

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"Brother Yin..."

Solid lay down beside him and pulled him into her arms.

"You're still grieving over Brother Che's death... I can tell from your expression."

"I..."

"I'm sorry... if I had realized his intentions sooner and stopped him with the barrier..."

Solid sobbed.

"It's my fault, I was so stupid..."

Chapter 171 Ludwig

Several years ago, at the university graduation ceremony, young men and women who were about to go their separate ways all reveled at the banquet, toasting each other to their meeting and parting.

The burly man, reeking of alcohol, hooked his arm around the young man, nearly causing him to stumble.

"Hey...bro...brother..."

Yin Shang exclaimed in shock: "Old Che! You've had too much to drink!!"

This burly northerner never gets drunk, but he was clearly quite drunk today—a rare occurrence in his entire life.

"Ha...! I'm... happy today. Hiccup."

The cart rolled through the dust and pulled out a pocket watch, then struggled to turn it on.

"look..."

A small photograph was pasted inside the pocket watch's cover; it was a picture of Che Nianchen with a beautiful woman, who was holding a newborn baby. All three wore happy smiles.

"Last month... my wife gave birth! Hehe... isn't she beautiful?"

"It's really amazing that you and she had a child so early," Yin Shang said, rubbing his forehead.

"I'm asking you... isn't she pretty?"

"Come on, it's not like I haven't met Xiaoya before. She was my classmate in the class next to mine in high school!"

"Answer me! Hiccup—"

"Beautiful! Beautiful enough already! Come with me to the toilet to throw up and sober up... How come you're so heavy! How much do you weigh anyway!"

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The car rolls through the dust, a pure person.

He lived a carefree life and had a free-spirited personality. Although he was a rough and unrefined man, he was a man who could distinguish right from wrong and was shrewd despite his rough exterior.

He had a compassionate heart to protect the weak, so his only dream was to become a soldier—but he missed his dream because he couldn't break his bad habit of smoking and drinking.

But this does not mean that his life will lose its direction.

Because of his compassion for the weak, his generosity, and his love for fighting injustice, he not only became close friends with Yin Shang, who had a similar personality, but also found love early on, had a child with his beautiful wife, and got a job at one of the world's most famous companies. His life seemed successful and fulfilling by all accounts.

But it was only after he climbed to the top that he was able to glimpse the ugly and dark true face of the group.

Che Nianchen initially believed that the corporation was fighting for the well-being of humanity, just as they claimed. However, it wasn't until he was unknowingly injected with serum and transformed into an "evolver" by the corporation that he realized the extent of malice in the world far exceeded his imagination.

Tormented by guilt, Che Nianchen wanted to resign from the group, but the group saw his value and used both soft and hard tactics, exploiting his weaknesses and his wife and children, to finally bind him tightly to the secret force of "Chess Clan".

He found an opportunity to bring down the group, and after a long period of lying low, he finally proved his innocence by committing suicide.

A person who dreams of becoming a soldier has long been prepared for death.

"Death is not scary; what is scary is dying without meaning."

The car, manipulated to commit evil deeds, ultimately became the true "pawn" in breaking the deadlock through a clumsy drama it orchestrated itself.

Therefore, he departed with grace, and though he died, he was still honored.

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Opening his eyes, Yin Shang saw a sleeping golden kitten lying in his arms, while a pocket watch lay quietly in his right palm.

The pocket watch was completely damaged and stopped during the battle, but the yellowed photograph inside remained intact.

"Did you bring this back...?"

Yin Shang stroked Reinhardt's golden fur.

"Thank you."

He gritted his teeth and gripped the pocket watch so tightly that he didn't even realize his hand was being cut by the sharp metal edge.

"You idiot, surnamed Che..."

After calming down, Yin Shang realized that blaming the vampires for his best friend's death was pointless. The real culprit behind Che Nianchen's death was still the ruthless behemoth—the Spire Corporation.

But what can he do now that he's a prisoner?

The Holy Sword was once again seized by the vampires, and Reinhardt and himself alone were powerless to do anything.

A sense of unease filled Yin Shang's mind, making it almost impossible for him to think calmly.

"Ugh...so annoying...so incredibly annoying!"

He grumbled inwardly as he gently placed Reinhardt on the bed, then got out of bed, hungry, and began searching for food in the guest room.

Although he didn't find much food, he did find a dozen bottles of the vampire's special red wine. The rich aroma of the alcohol made him immediately abandon his thoughts.

Drowning one's sorrows in alcohol...that's a pretty good idea.

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Meanwhile, elsewhere in the castle.

Having just finished a busy day of official duties, the slightly tired vampire queen Ludwig came to the large bath, lightly touching the water with her toes to test the water temperature.

"Hmm...did the late king have the servants adjust the water temperature when he bathed here using my body? It's just right."

She sank into the bathtub, cupped her hands to gently wash her skin with warm water, and enjoyed complete relaxation.

Freed from the constraints of the Spier Group, the Vampire Council can now fight them with impunity.

The Queen of Eternal Night possesses extensive knowledge, and she does not intend to devote her main energy to head-on confrontations in the direct battlefield of world opinion, which would undoubtedly be like an ant trying to shake a tree.

She first needs to reorganize the vampire royal court and make it completely obedient to her.

To quell external threats, one must first secure internal stability. Since absolute power cannot control the vampires at all times, she must ensure their willing and submissive submission.

She needs her subordinates to be absolutely loyal to her, to become her brothers and henchmen...

Then, she will utilize the vampire's talent for "walking in the dark," primarily through covert operations, to launch a series of investigations, infiltrations, sabotages, and defections against the massive Spire Group.

"Sigh, this precious time we've gained is really tight."

As she was washing her hair, she heard a gentle knock on the bathtub door.

"Please come in."

She glanced at him sideways and smiled.

"Oh, it's Coco. Let's take a bath together? It'll feel so good."

The maid placed the bamboo basket containing a change of clothes to the side and bowed respectfully.

"No need, Your Majesty. I am but a lowly servant, unworthy to be before you..."

Ludwig looked disappointed: "Eh? It's been so long since I took a bath with Coco. Come on over!"