Chapter 210: The Human Nine Rings Leader Returns to the Blood Clan (3k)

The dwarf Balin ran towards Morn, laughing.

Then he raised his hand and punched Moon in the chest.

This is the dwarves' way of expressing friendliness, but most people really can't handle it.

Just like the dwarves celebrate by hitting the hardest and best stone with their heaviest and biggest hammer.
Moon also coughed a little after being hit by this punch.

But Moen was not angry. Instead, he smiled and punched Balin in the same way.

This reminded him of the King of Turin, who were like that too.

But at that time, King Turin needed to jump up to hit his own chest.

It's a bit funny, and not quite in line with the status of a king, but King Turin doesn't care about it every time they meet.

Because they are really friends.

"how is it now?"

"There's nothing worth talking about. Just follow the routine."

Moen nodded and then asked:

"Then you didn't go back to Baratheon? Mr. Tilly must have missed you."

Balin waved his hand and said:

"I want to go back to forging iron, but there are too many things to do here. I plan to go back when things are almost done here. After all, Tilly is still young and we still have plenty of time!"

As he spoke, the dwarf Balin also looked at Lester who had been beside Moon.

"Is this guy a vampire?"

"Yes. He is Lestat of the Blood Clan."

Although he was a vampire, Balin still stepped forward to shake his hand because he was brought by Moon.

"Even if you are a vampire, I will still treat you as a friend. After all, you are friends with our dwarven friends!"

In this regard, Moon corrected:

"No, he and I are not friends. We are just traveling together."

The dwarf Balin immediately shook off Lester's hand and said:
"Then we are not friends anymore. Stay away from me, you vampire! The fishy smell on you is making my nose fail!"

Such a scene made Lester a little overwhelmed.

Then the dwarf Balin asked Morn:

"My friend, why are you with that vampire guy? All his people are heading towards us."

Moen said:

"This is not something that is suitable to be discussed here. Anyway, how much do you know about the vampires?"

"Ah, the elders are also having a headache. We have contacted the eight dukes, but they were all vague."

"We told them to stop, but they said they were just sailing freely in compliance with the Ocean Covenant."

After that, Balin said to Moon what he said:

"Anything more is not suitable to be said here. Come with me. The elders will tell you more in the palace."

At the same time, Balin looked at Moon strangely and said:
"Friend, you didn't come here just because something was going to happen, did you?"

Moon didn't answer, but his expression already indicated it.

This made Balin mutter:

"You only show up when you're in danger. That's not being friendly!"

This sounds really ambiguous.
Moen shook his head amusedly and joked:
"Then I might as well just ask you for some treasures and run away."

The dwarf Balin laughed and said:
"Hahaha. God, we told you, just take whatever you like here. You have helped us a lot, so you are our dwarves' eternal friend, but this is not a reason to ask you to help us all the time."

Because Moon had helped them a lot, even if Moon really came all the way to make some money while the dwarves were still alive, the dwarves would respond with a smile.

He deserves it!

Balin's words silenced Morn. After a moment, Morn looked up at the majestic city in front of him and said:
"My friend, I'm sorry I only got back now."

Because of his own mistakes, the Seven Hills were once destroyed, and Balin, who did not leave, apparently died in the fire of the Seven Hills.

He is a warrior and he will not run away.

What led to the wrong ending for him and Qi Qiu was his own arrogance.

I trust too much that everything will go according to my judgment.

Fortunately
Moon took out his pocket watch. The cracks on the mirror were clearly visible and extremely hideous.

"Thank you! Thank you so much!"

Lester looked at Moon and the pocket watch in his hand strangely.

What's the big deal about a broken watch?

Balin was puzzled and said:
"If you're apologizing for not coming to see us earlier, you're really wrong. But if you're apologizing for coming to help us now, then I'm going to be angry, my friend."

Moen smiled and said:

"My fault, my friend. I will not say that. Anyway, let us go to the palace first. Ah, please let him go with us."

Lester originally thought that he would need to discuss with the dwarves before he could go forward.

Unexpectedly, the dwarf in front of me said directly:
"Since it's your turn, then there's no problem."

Lester looked at Moon with a little surprise.

This guy has such a high reputation among the dwarves?!——
In the fortress of the Akado family, one of the eight dukes of the blood clan.

Duke Acardo was looking at the beautiful women in front of him with anticipation.

Looking at Grand Duke Akado with an anxious look on his face, the young human girls all chuckled.

Then they cut their palms and let their blood drip into a small bowl carved from a whole gem in front of them.

Without waiting for the girls to fill half a bowl with blood, Duke Acardo could not help but scoop it up and drink it all.

With a satisfied look on his face, he said to the girls:
"Alright, alright, perfect enjoyment!"

The girls then left the reception room of Grand Duke Acardo with sweet smiles. Before leaving the hall, each of them took a bottle of reagent from the servant.

It is used to nourish blood and heal wounds.

But to be honest, they don't actually want this. They would rather become the followers of Duke Acardo.

In that case, even if it is impossible to get the First Embrace, as long as one becomes a follower who provides blood for Grand Duke Akado, one can obtain the power of the vampires and remain young forever.

Instead of the current situation, where one can only serve Grand Duke Akado for 10 to 20 years at most and then receive a commission and return home.

As for the closer court officials.

They knew that without much fighting power and willpower, they would never be able to have this honor.

They were also glad that they met the Akado family.

I heard that among the vampires today, only the Akado family among the eight dukes still abides by the teachings of Dark Moon.

As for the rest of the families, within the Akado family, whether they were blood clans, court officials, or other relatives, they all said to them:

"It's better not to know."

Grand Duke Akado was still in the hall with his eyes closed, savoring the delicious enjoyment he had just had.

The tightly closed door was pushed open by someone.

Listening to the rhythmic sound, Grand Duke Akado knew who was coming without opening his eyes.

He was a courtier of his eldest son.

A very capable and beautiful human knight.

And the selling point of wearing this thin armor is that it can quickly heal wounds.

It's beautiful and sexy, but it makes people doubt its performance as armor.

Seeing her, Grand Duke Akado was a little envious of his son for being able to pick up such a good courtier.

It can not only provide delicious blood, but also fight together as a powerful guard.

"What's wrong? Nefilia?"

The courtier named Nefilia immediately knelt down and said:
"My master asked me to bring this to you, Grand Duke!"

The beautiful female knight opened the exquisite box she had been holding.

A khaki ring was revealed.

The moment he saw the ring, Grand Duke Akado stood up.

In the Third Age, the Dark Lord Sauron once gave the vampires a ring, which was the Ring of Earth that represented suppression.

Unfortunately, the eight dukes at that time laughed and refused to buy it because they did not know its value.

It was not until they witnessed the power of the Fire Ring held by the elves that they regretted their decision.
But at that time, all the vampires were too embarrassed to do so.

I can only grit my teeth and swallow it.

And now, the Earth Ring that was lost to the vampires back then has returned? !

Grand Duke Akado rubbed his eyes in disbelief.

He had never seen this thing in real life, but he had seen his grandfather beating his chest in regret several times in his grandfather's study while looking at the portrait of this ring.

After a brief moment of surprise, Grand Duke Akado pointed at the Ring of Earth and asked:
"Is this the one? One of the nine rings of humanity left by the Dark Lord?"

But the beautiful courtier looked up in confusion and said:

"Grand Duke, what are the Nine Commandments of Humanity?"

Yeah, she didn't know that.

After a brief hesitation, Archduke Acardo asked:

"How did he find this thing?"

"The owner found it while walking on the ground."

"Just like he found you, just when he was taking a walk?"

"Yes, Grand Duke."

Grand Duke Akado felt that his three perspectives were challenged.

But immediately, he said to the courtiers very seriously:

"Give it to Grand Duke Bathory and say it's my gift to you."

"But, Grand Duke, this seems to be a very important treasure?"

"Do as I say!"

The beautiful courtier knew that the matter had been settled, so she closed the box and said:
"I understand, Archduke."

Grand Duke Akado nodded with satisfaction:
"That's good. It's better not to leave such a scary thing in the hands of small families like us."

The nine commandments represent the chaos of mankind, haha.

Grand Duke Akado smiled, then looked at the courtier who had not left strangely and said:

"What's wrong? Is there anything else?"

In response to this, the beautiful courtier hesitated for a long time before saying:
"The human trafficking that has been going on in the Orsay Peninsula has come to an end."

Archduke Acardo laughed:
"Ah, that's good, a bunch of self-proclaimed aristocrats without any manners. So what? What does it have to do with us?"

"We don't trade in slaves!"

The courtier bowed his head and said:

"In the name of His Majesty the Eternal King, the Shadow Sun accepted those girls back into its own people. And according to the evidence we have found so far, those girls are indeed elves, not some ridiculous substitutes."

Grand Duke Akado was stunned.

"what--!!!"

After a moment, he screamed and broke through the window and jumped down from the castle!
The reappearance of the Ring of Earth did not bring him such a huge shock.

(End of this chapter)