Chapter 485: Chapter 485: Full Team Preparation for Battle
 

Enveloped by the Eternal Night, the vast earth was parceled out to different ‘Old Kings’ based on their ranks.

The symbol of ownership was provided by a ‘Land Deed’.

Of course, a ‘Land Deed’ was not just a symbolic certificate of land usage rights, but rather a clear statement that the region was directly under the ‘protection of the Old King’.

It was also symbolic of identity; the holder or spokesperson of the Land Deed would be referred to as the “Lord”.

Because of this, Han Dong was being cordially invited by the Scarlet Count due to his status as a Lord.

The “Red banquet” was a feast held by the Blood God, with the fundamental purpose of gathering individuals with a strong affinity for blood from around the world and inviting them to join the Blood God’s big family as part of the Nobility.

For this Red banquet, the Mad Laughing Count – Bach Darren was merely the person in charge of the feast, entrusted with inviting as many different parties to participate as possible.

By participating in his unique capacity as a Lord, Han Dong would earn Count Bach Darren additional incentives from the Blood God.

Indeed, the more guests invited by the Count, the greater the rewards he could receive from the Blood God.

This is one of the reasons why Han Dong could confidently assert that there was absolutely no danger during his time at the Scarlet Manor… and why he would receive special treatment from the Count.

However….

No matter what, Han Dong’s objective had been clear from the start.

If the Blood Knight – Lucius, could take the lead at the banquet, Han Dong would not hesitate to initiate a Land Deed War: a targeted campaign recognized by all the Old Kings.

All information about the ‘Land Deed’ as well as the powers, benefits, and treatments one could enjoy as a Lord were already known to Han Dong when he became a Lord,

Land Deed War

It was a special power endowed to the Lord.

One must meet the following three conditions at the same time to initiate a Land Deed War as the ‘initiator’.

1. The initiator must be a Lord and carry the ‘Land Deed’ with him.

2. The initiator must be within the territory of the targeted Land (the area covered by the target Land Deed).

3. The Lord of the target Land Deed must also be within the area covered by the Land Deed.

Currently.

Han Dong held the Land Deed of Stuart Manor, was located within Scarlet Manor, and the owner of the Manor’s Land Deed – Count Bach Darren was also present.

All conditions were satisfied.

When Han Dong issued this campaign request, the target Lord couldn’t refuse and must respond.

This war took the ‘Land Deed’ as the stake.

The winner would secure the loser’s ‘Land Deed’, and furthermore, the defeated party would become the complete slave of the victor.

After all, if a Lord could not protect his own Land Deed, he would lose the meaning and qualification to survive.

In fact, all the Lords were very clear about the terms of such a war.

Typically, they would do their best to avoid it when dealing with other Lords…for example, they would choose to meet and converse with the other Lords outside of their manor, rather than inviting them into their own.

However, Han Dong’s Lordship was indeed not all that impressive.

In the eyes of any Lord, he would not be seen as a dangerous person, nor would they believe that he would initiate a Land Deed War.

In terms of capability, Han Dong was only an Apprentice Knight.

In terms of Manor level, Han Dong’s ‘Stuart Manor’ was merely a small Land Deed that was a tier below the Count’s ‘Scarlet Manor’.

The Count had also sent the Large Bat Baron under his command to scout out the basic situation at Stuart Manor in the days leading up to Han Dong’s arrival at the Scarlet Manor.

There was a crowman tribe stationed there, but none of them were a mature-body Demon.

Han Dong, under such circumstances, initiated a war… In anyone’s eyes, it seemed like he was simply handing himself over on a silver platter.

…

When the term ‘land deed war’ reached the Count’s ears, he thought he’d misheard.

As he stared at the ‘land deed’ in Han Dong’s hand, the Count, who was initially frustrated that his Baron had failed to win the Royal Blood Brew, broke into a maniacal grin.

“You… are you even crazier than I am? Handing me a land deed, this feels so much more satisfying than acquiring an extra Viscount Minion! Ahahaha!”

The Count’s cackling echoed throughout the entire area.

Han Dong casually responded, “Since you’ve been such a gracious host, Count Bach, even gifting my friend a bottle of ‘Royal Blood Brew’… Offering a land deed isn’t a big deal.

However, since the war has already begun, please prepare your land deed.

Let us initiate the battleground using both land deeds, and commence this battle…”

Count Bach, adjusting the cone-shaped eye protector on his eye area, smirked, “Tell me, Lord Nicholas, surely you don’t believe that the Crowmen from your small manor can actually compete against my Scarlet Manor, do you?”

“Of course they can’t.”

“Once a battle is activated, there is an hour of preparation time… since we have just left the Crimson Manor, shouldn’t we rest a bit? Let’s gather at the front yard forty-five minutes later, how about that?”

“Sounds good.”

This was perfect for Han Dong, who needed some time to communicate with his teammates.

Of course, when Han Dong uttered the words ‘land deed war’, everyone but Mr. Dumps, who had anticipated it, thought Han Dong had lost his mind.

“Abe, are you ready to deal with that beast?”

“… I’m ready, but…”

“There’s no ‘but’. You just have to deal with that beast… You don’t have to worry about anything else.”

Abe trusted Han Dong completely and nodded in agreement.

Just then;

Jane returned, with everything settled in secret… Hearing that Han Dong had declared war, she immediately understood what was going on.

“You… if you want to die, don’t drag us down with you.”

Just as Han Dong was about to reply to Jane,

A strong smell of blood poured out of the portal, and the fully transformed Blood Knight emerged… The intensity of the aura he was releasing was unprecedentedly strong.

Han Dong wasted no time in congratulating him. “Congratulations, Captain Lucius, on fully mastering the ‘Royal Blood Brew’ and ascending in rank…”

“What’s the situation here?” Lucius, noticing the gloomy expressions of those around him, asked.

Upon learning that Han Dong, as a Lord, had declared a ‘land deed war’ on the Scarlet Count, Lucius casually asked,

“How confident are you?”

“I only have a two-layer confidence on my own, but… if Captain Lucius is willing to help, the odds could exceed fifty percent.”

“Leading us to the Scarlet Manor, making me sign the contract, arranging for me to obtain the Blood Brew… You are truly a student of Mr. Black White. I, Lucius Tosser, am willing to assist.”

Since the captain has joined the battle,

It is impossible for Lunze and Jane to abandon the captain and flee the Alagard Mountain Range on their own.

“Thank you for your assistance, seniors… How about you, Dumps?”

Dumps took a deep breath and slowly held up one finger, “Okay… but I have one condition. If we win the war, the second signature on the deed must be mine.”

“Agreed… However, I have one condition as well.

I need your help, Dumps, to stall the Observer from the Blood God Sect during this battle. He’s the major domo of the Scarlet Manor.”