Free Web NovelChapter 298: Chapter 298: Allocating Tasks - 1
Once the ceremony came to an end, the Vampire King dismissed the noble vampires one by one.
Each noble bowed deeply before excusing themselves, departing with the utmost respect and courtesy.
As the hall gradually emptied, Damian’s gaze settled on one of the departing nobles.
Like every vampire, she possessed pale skin, but her silky brown hair and elegant features made her stand out from the crowd.
Even among the noblewomen of the vampire race, her beauty was exceptional. More than that, she carried herself with a natural grace and dignity that made her seem nobler than the rest.
"Come here for a moment, Kylie."
The voice echoed directly inside Kylie’s mind, causing her to freeze mid-step.
Surprise flashed across her face, only to be replaced by overwhelming joy and excitement.
The person she admired most, the one whose attention she constantly sought, the king she devoted herself to without reservation, had personally called for her.
Unable to hide her happiness, Kylie immediately turned around and hurried toward him.
A bright smile bloomed on her face, making her look like a young woman hopelessly in love.
"You called for me, my king?"
She stopped before him, clasping her hands behind her back as she looked up at him expectantly.
"Yes," Damian replied as he rose from his throne and approached her. "I was hoping you would agree to do something for me."
Kylie’s eyes lit up.
"Just give me your command, my king. I will do anything you ask of me."
She thumped a fist against her chest and straightened her posture, her expression turning serious despite the excitement still shining in her eyes.
"Hehe, no need to be so serious, dear..." Damian said with a chuckle, gently rubbing her cheeks. "I want to expand the territories of the vampires. There are still countless lands that remain unexplored. Until now, there simply wasn’t any need for expansion, but things have changed."
"The rise of new noble clans, combined with the population boom that’s about to come, means our current territory won’t be enough forever. It’s essential that we secure more land and expand our habitat."
He paused briefly before continuing.
"I want you to take charge of this. Gather as many people as you need and begin the expansion efforts. At the same time, I want you to eliminate all the Night Beasts in the territory that once fell under the domain of the Blood of the Night King."
A smile appeared on his face as he ruffled her long, silky brown hair.
"So? What do you say? Are you up for it?"
"Yes! I’ll do it. You can leave everything to me."
Of course she agreed.
Only a fool would reject such an opportunity.
The task had come directly from her beloved king.
To Kylie, it didn’t matter what kind of mission he assigned her. fɾēewebnσveℓ.com
As long as it was Damian asking, she would carry it out without hesitation.
However, this time was different.
Not only was he entrusting her with an important responsibility, but he was also placing his faith in her ability to lead.
He was giving her complete authority over the mission and even allowing her to choose her own subordinates.
The thought alone filled her heart with joy.
"Good..." Damian studied her for a moment before nodding in satisfaction. "I suppose my faithful servant deserves an upgrade."
"Upgrade?"
Kylie blinked in confusion.
Then she saw Damian raise his hand.
Resting above his open palm was a single drop of blood.
No, it wasn’t merely resting there. It floated in the air, suspended by an unseen force.
The crimson-gold droplet glowed with an ethereal radiance, as though it were a treasure beyond mortal comprehension. freewebnσvel.cѳm
The moment Kylie laid eyes on it, she found herself unable to look away.
Every instinct within her screamed that the drop before her was something extraordinary.
And then she smelled it.
The aroma radiating from that single drop of blood was indescribable.
Rich. Tempting. Intoxicating.
It was a scent so alluring that it eclipsed every pleasure she had ever known, drawing her in like a moth to a flame.
"If you consume my blood," Damian said calmly, "you will gain the traits of other races, such as werewolves, angels, demons, and more. You will become a superior noble vampire with immeasurable potential."
His gaze softened slightly.
"You’ll become like my wives."
He extended his hand toward her.
"Will you take it?"
"Yes."
Kylie answered instantly.
There wasn’t even the slightest hesitation.
Why would there be?
What possible reason could she have to refuse?
Her king was offering her greater power.
With greater power would come greater status.
But more than that, if she accepted this gift, she would become something closer to him.
Closer to the people who stood at his side.
Closer to the king she adored above all else.
For Kylie, there was no choice to make.
"Great."
Damian nodded.
The drop of blood floating above his palm slowly drifted toward Kylie.
Upon reaching her, it gently touched her forehead before seeping into her skin and disappearing entirely.
Moments later, a brilliant crimson light erupted from her body.
The light rapidly enveloped her, forming a cocoon of radiant energy around her figure.
Several seconds passed before thin cracks began spreading across the cocoon’s surface.
The cracks multiplied rapidly until the entire cocoon shattered apart with a burst of light, dissolving into countless crimson particles that faded into thin air.
Kylie emerged from within.
Her body floated a few centimeters above the floor, bathed in a faint reddish glow.
The changes were immediately noticeable.
Her brown hair had transformed into a rich reddish-brown color, crimson patterns flowing through her strands like glowing veins.
Her crimson eyes remained unchanged, but a pair of elegant demonic horns now protruded from her forehead, curving backward gracefully.
Behind her, a long demonic tail swayed excitedly from side to side.
As her feet touched the floor once more, Damian carefully examined her transformation.
His eyes shone with a golden radiance as Divine Vision activated, analyzing every aspect of her existence on levels beyond mortal comprehension.
"How does it feel?" Damian asked.
Kylie stared at her hands as though she were gazing upon a masterpiece.
"I feel refreshed..." she said softly. "I feel stronger..."
She slowly closed her eyes before opening them again.
Dark-purple flames suddenly ignited above her palm.
The flames burned with an eerie, ethereal quality, yet they emitted no heat toward her.
Instead of pain, they filled her with a sense of comfort and familiarity.
"I can conjure these flames now."
Her voice carried obvious surprise.
Damian studied the flames carefully.
"...They’re similar to the flames used by Dark Angels through Dark Essence," he explained. "The angelic traits within your bloodline likely evolved after the transformation, resulting in a unique ability."
He paused briefly before continuing.
"What’s particularly interesting is that these flames don’t require Dark Essence at all. Instead, they are created through Blood Essence while retaining many of the properties associated with Dark Essence. In other words, you’ve developed an entirely new power."
Kylie stared at the dancing flames for a moment before turning toward him.
"...This is a gift from my King."
The reverence in her eyes deepened even further.
Damian smiled.
"You were already a powerful vampire. However, unlike the Count Clan Leader, you lacked a true offensive ability. Now that’s no longer the case."
He gently cupped her cheek.
"Train diligently and continue growing stronger. At this rate, I wouldn’t be surprised if you become one of the strongest vampires to ever exist."
A determined expression appeared on Kylie’s face.
"I will do as my King commands."
Damian nodded in satisfaction.
"Good. Begin the expansion immediately and use this opportunity to train yourself by hunting Night Beasts."
A faint smile appeared on his face.
"I’ll also grant you System Authority. It should make managing the expansion much easier."
Kylie bowed respectfully.
"Thank you, my King. I won’t disappoint you."
Without wasting another second, she hurried out of the throne room, looking as though she had countless important matters waiting for her attention.
The moment she left, Damian disappeared from the throne.
The next instant, he appeared within his personal quarters.
The chamber was enormous.
A gigantic bed occupied the center of the room, large enough to comfortably accommodate dozens of people.
Soft white and golden light illuminated the luxurious surroundings, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Waiting for him upon the bed were several beautiful women.
Hela. Gaia. Avenyal. Grace. Amelia. Tiana. Akira. Lillian. Amaya.
And Kathryne.
Each of them wore alluring lingerie that complemented the colors of their hair and eyes.
The sight before him was enough to make anyone pause.
"What a sight to behold."
Damian couldn’t help but sigh in appreciation.
"I thought we were supposed to visit the Upper Plane and meet the dragon?" he asked.
"Can’t that wait for a couple of days?"
Amelia slowly rose from the bed and approached him.
Her hips swayed naturally as she wrapped her arms around his broad chest and rested her head against him.
Damian chuckled softly.
"If that’s what my wives want, then who am I to refuse?"
The women immediately smiled, their eyes filled with anticipation as the atmosphere within the room grew noticeably warmer, more alluring, and increasingly intoxicating with lust.
