Novel Full Chapter 2236: 1244: New Allegiance and the Lord’s Considerations (Part 2)
Chapter 2236: Chapter 1244: New Allegiance and the Lord’s Considerations (Part 2)
[Congratulations, Spirit Wand Prince Valentin of the Scarlet Tribe Tier 5 Nine-Star, has signed an Obedience Pact with you, the overall obedience rate has reached 99%, effective immediately.]
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[Congratulations, Phantom Maid Linda of the Scarlet Tribe Tier 4 Nine-Star, has signed an Obedience Pact with you, the overall obedience rate has reached 99%, effective immediately.]
[Congratulations, Night Leader Daniel of the Scarlet Tribe Tier 4 Nine-Star, has signed an Obedience Pact with you, the overall obedience rate has reached 99%, effective immediately.]
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[Congratulations, Night Traveller Redek of the Scarlet Tribe Tier 3 One-Star, has signed an Obedience Pact with you, the overall obedience rate has reached 99%, effective immediately.]
[Congratulations, Moonlight Attendant Ruth of the Scarlet Tribe Tier 2 Nine-Star, has signed an Obedience Pact with you, the overall obedience rate has reached 99%, effective immediately.]
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[Honorable Lord, the overall obedience rate of the Scarlet Tribe has successfully reached over 99%, congratulations! You have gained the full allegiance of the Scarlet Tribe members!]
[Congratulations, you have unlocked a new feature “Manufacturing” project: “Building Blueprint: Tower of Dark Clouds”!]
[Congratulations, you have unlocked a new feature “Manufacturing” project: “Building Blueprint: Crimson Arrow Tower”!]
[Congratulations, you have unlocked a new feature “Manufacturing” project: “Building Blueprint: Crimson Magic Tower”!]
[Congratulations, you have unlocked a new feature “Manufacturing” project: “Building Blueprint: Scarlet Prayer Hall”!]
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As soon as the prompting voice ended, a brand new Attribute Column popped up in front of Leo Ray.
[Name: Scarlet Tribe]
[Race: Blood Clan]
[Obedience Rate: 100]
[Population: 120610]
“Male: 60290”
“Female: 60320”
“Tier 1: 0”
“Tier 2: 100270”
“Tier 3: 20123”
“Tier 4: 209”
“Tier 5: 8”
[Number of Buildings: 20580]
“The obedience rate just started at full level? Saved a bit of trouble in the end.”
Leo Ray looked at the numbers on the attribute column, gently raised his eyebrows.
No wonder, after all, his power was too weak at the beginning.
Whether it was Belinda Wright and other Half-elves, or Bianca White and other members of the Snow Wolf Clan, it took some effort to subdue them, while Catherine and Louise voluntarily submitted, so this outcome is not surprising.
“I already knew the population exceeded six digits, and since the Blood Clan has been at the Tier 2 level since its inception, there is no existence at Tier 1.”
“As for the total of Tier 3, it exceeds the size of two legions? This is already a very remarkable proportion, far surpassing the average level of the Human World.”
“Considering that the Blood Clan has a long lifespan, although it cannot be compared with the first-tier races like the Elf Tribe, it is still quite notable, not to mention having suffered several defeats before my advent.”
Leo Ray slightly nodded, continuing to observe the attribute column.
“More than 200 Tier 4 Powerhouses is also quite a remarkable number, and there are 8 Tier 5 powerhouses, right?”
Leo Ray opened the detailed list of Tier 5 Powerhouses for further inspection.
“Louise at a half-step Tier 6, Catherine and Valentin at Tier 5 peak, along with 5 other Blood Clan Princes, are all familiar faces who once fought shoulder to shoulder.”
Leo Ray closed the attribute interface, taking a deep breath slowly.
With this, following the allegiance of the other six monarch subordinates, Catherine and Louise also officially pledged their loyalty, placing all the royal power of the Seven Human Nations in his grasp.
“Everyone, please rise, our journey ahead is long, I will walk alongside each of you until the end of time.”
Leo Ray gently lifted Louise and Catherine, nodding to everyone present.
“Subordinates are willing to go through fire and water for the Lord!”
The orderly and strong response echoed throughout the vast court square.
“That’s great, Your Excellency the Human Prince, no, honorable Lord!”
Louise plunged into Leo Ray’s embrace, her exquisite face full of excitement: “From now on, I belong to the honorable Lord!”
“True Ancestor, you are being so rude to the honorable Lord!”
Seeing this, Catherine appeared flustered and was at a loss about how to react, only managing to say, “There are so many clansmen watching but…”
“Hmph, don’t think that I don’t know, Catherine, you want to do the same, right?”
Louise pouted before reluctantly jumping off Leo Ray.
“Alright then, hurry and get ready, the meeting is about to start, follow me to the venue.”
Leo Ray smiled helplessly, stepping down the high platform surrounded by his subordinates.
After waiting for a while in the most luxurious retreat within the castle, Louise and Catherine soon appeared, fully prepared before Leo Ray.
Seeing that it was not yet noon, Leo Ray casually inquired about some issues concerning the Ironhand Archipelago.
The most crucial point was the matter of the “Blood Feast Barrier.”
Leo Ray had learned before.
Catherine’s sister acted as the Array Eye to initiate the “Blood Feast Ritual,” transforming all the kingdom’s citizens into blood clan retainers, bestowing them with partial Blood Clan characteristics, such as longer lifespans, more robust physiques, and powerful regenerative abilities.
The only drawback is the inability to leave the coverage area of the “Blood Feast Barrier.”
Even though he later fully activated the “Blood Feast Barrier,” allowing human soldiers to leave the coverage area, there remained a time limit, requiring periodic returns to the barrier for rest.
Nevertheless, it greatly enhanced the soldiers’ combat capabilities.
“I see! Lord, you wish to allow more human soldiers to receive the boost from the ‘Blood Feast Barrier’?”
Louise’s eyes glinted with understanding, nodding vividly: “Theoretically, this is feasible, but there are three considerations that need to be taken into account.”
“True Ancestor is correct, allow me to explain further to the Lord.”
Catherine took over the conversation, continuing: “Firstly, this unique transformation is not something that can happen overnight; it requires at least a century of sedimentation during which this part of combat power cannot move elsewhere, residing only within the barrier.”
“Secondly, the total number of conversions is also limited. For example, the barrier on the Ironhand Archipelago is currently nearing saturation.”
Catherine’s voice grew more solemn as she continued: “The third consideration was initially based on population growth.”
“Given the limited food output here and the blockade from the Pars Empire and Grimm Kingdom, even with aquatic resources, it can’t support an increasing population. Moreover, with significantly extended lifespans, the birthrate will sharply decline.”
After Catherine’s explanation, Leo Ray nodded thoughtfully, pondering: “Setting aside other aspects, it takes at least a century to complete the conversion?”
“From this perspective alone, it becomes an unrepeatable occurrence.”
“What I lack most is time, let alone a century of sediment; even a year may be too late.”
Saying that, Leo Ray let go of the matter.
Apart from the many limitations mentioned above, the drawbacks of the “Blood Feast Ritual” are obvious. If the barrier core is intentionally sabotaged by enemies, and the retainer soldiers can’t receive supply, they might endure for a while, but ultimately, they face only extinction, presenting a fatal weakness.
“Upon careful consideration, as long as the current resources of the Ironhand Archipelago are exploited well, whether from the Blood Clan itself or the retainer soldiers, they can provide formidable combat power.”
“Promoting soldiers to certain levels to pursue quality is more beneficial than blindly increasing their number; otherwise, the result under a high-tier spell is predictable.”
“Moreover, strengthening the protection of the barrier core is crucial.”
With this thought in his mind, Leo Ray discussed plans to enhance overall soldier strength and strengthen court defenses with Catherine.
When the time was about right, the assembly returned to Ice Stone City and together headed towards Radiant City.