Volume 4 Chapter 175

Volume 4 + Chapter 175: Making Bold Claims

“What did you just say? Repeat that?” Elizabeth asked.

“Reporting to the Vampire Ancestor, it’s like this, the elves used a despicable tactic to pull most of our garrison forces away from the gate, weakening the defense. At that moment, the elves suddenly launched an attack.”

The envoy reported the facts faithfully.

He didn’t dare lie to the Vampire Ancestor even a little. After all, the Vampire Ancestor’s position within the Vampire Clan was virtually godlike.

Elizabeth, however, interrupted him, waving a finger. “No, no, no. That’s not what I want to know, and it has nothing to do with the gate’s fall.”

“Then… what do you mean, Your Majesty?”

“I mean what you mentioned later, after that part.”

“Vampire Ancestor, you mean the Dragon Clan troops? Their sudden appearance was also something we didn’t anticipate at first…”

“I don’t care about whether it’s the Dragon Clan or not. I want to know, who is leading the Dragon Clan troops now?” Elizabeth asked.

“It’s the Silver Dragon Princess, Your Majesty! She personally led the army and broke through the gate’s defenses!”

“The Silver Dragon Princess… that must be the white-haired little bundle from the Dragon Kingdom, Xia Yi · Christie, right?”

The envoy was slightly surprised at the nickname, but still nodded. “Yes, Vampire Ancestor, it is indeed Xia Yi · Christie.”

“That little blood packet… she didn’t hide in the Dragon Kingdom, but actively came here to give herself away?”

Elizabeth’s tone was full of amusement.

“She can’t possibly think that by storming over in a fit of anger, she can defeat me, right? How naive.”

The envoy was increasingly astonished.

The Vampire Ancestor had never shown such focused interest in anyone before. And now… she was paying this much attention to the Silver Dragon Princess?

“Vampire Ancestor, regarding the garrison’s defeat…” the envoy tentatively asked.

Elizabeth pondered for a moment. “Forget it. Since this is important, just explain briefly how the garrison failed. Oh, and give me all the details about the Silver Dragon Princess leading her troops. I want to know exactly how hard Xia Yi worked to try and defeat me~”

“…Understood.”

The envoy acknowledged the order.

He then reported everything he had witnessed at the gate, in meticulous detail.

Especially the parts concerning Xia Yi.

For example, how Xia Yi appeared in the field of vision while the elves and Vampire Clan faced off, wielding a golden sword dozens of meters long, slicing through the gate’s protective barrier, and securing victory.

After hearing it, Elizabeth was not angry at all. Instead, she was visibly delighted, as if she regretted not having seen it firsthand.

“…Vampire Ancestor, that’s how the gate was breached by the Dragon Clan under the Silver Dragon Princess’s leadership,” the envoy reported.

“Mm, I understand. With ordinary Vampire Clan strength, even a commander-level officer really wouldn’t be able to resist Xia Yi,” Elizabeth said.

After all, she had only just begun to extend her influence. She could not immediately bestow divine protection on every Vampire Clan member, only a few of the strongest could benefit.

It would take time for this blessing to reach every rank.

“Vampire Ancestor, do you think we need to send princes to intercept the Silver Dragon Princess? After all, the Dragon Clan is the strongest upper-race, and the Silver Dragon Princess herself is among the most formidable within her kind. From what I’ve seen, she cannot be underestimated.”

The envoy voiced his concern.

“Now that the gate has been opened, and the nations of the Anti–Vampire Clan Alliance have learned of this, those who had been hesitant are now energized by the hope of victory. They are all actively moving forward, responding to the call, entering the Holy Crimson Empire through the gate, and some have even threatened to invade the capital to defeat you.”

“Who threatened that?”

“It’s…”

“Xia Yi?”

“Yes.” The envoy nodded.

“That little blood packet is really amusing,” Elizabeth said, laughing quietly.

In this land, no one could defeat her.

A rabble is a rabble, no matter how many gather together.

These fools thought that stepping onto the Holy Crimson Empire’s soil gave them an advantage, and that they had a chance at victory?

“No, I won’t send any Vampire Clan princes to the lost border to deal with the Dragon Clan,” Elizabeth suddenly said. “Issue orders to the Vampire Clan troops in the border region: all armies heading to the border gate must stop and return to their original stations. Especially the Dragon Clan forces, no one may approach without my permission, or it will be treated as disobedience and rebellion.”

“Vampire Ancestor… are you intending…?”

Elizabeth stood and smiled with delight. “Since the little blood packet came and delivered itself for free, I certainly won’t continue being polite~”

……

“It seems the other nations have already taken action,” Xia Yi thought, scanning the letters from various envoys in her camp.

Some time had passed since the last battle.

Xia Yi led the Dragon Clan to decisively crush the remaining Vampire Clan reinforcements, securing control of the gate in her hands.

The elves were frustrated and powerless.

After all, Kennedy had already represented the elves, publicly acknowledging the Dragon Clan’s control over the gate and ceasing all attempts to contest it.

Upon hearing of the victory at the gate, the other nations were inspired. Seeing hope in the Anti–Vampire Clan War, they stopped hesitating and actively answered the call to join the fight.

“Elizabeth, just you wait,” Xia Yi thought. “I’ve already penetrated your so-called Holy Crimson Empire. Reaching your homeland is only a matter of time!”

“Your Highness, we’ve received urgent intelligence,” Elly reported to Xia Yi.

“What is it?” Xia Yi asked.

“The reconnaissance is complete. The next city’s defenses are weak, far weaker than the previous gate. With just our Dragon Clan forces, we can easily defeat the Vampire Clan garrison there, seize the city, and continue deep into the Holy Crimson Empire,” Elly replied.

“Hahaha! Then prepare to advance and show the Vampire Clan our strength!”

The little princess was very pleased, hands on her hips.

“I refuse to believe any of these weak Vampire Clan soldiers can stop me!”

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