''I don''t like politics, so I don''t ask those,'' MingYue replied.


    In her mind, strength mattered above all; politics is just a waste of time done by those without real power.


    ''If there is a real vampire that runs away to this ce, then this ss system isn''t weird.


    Edonia also had a simr one, but it was moreplicated with multiple sses and so many factions.


    The leader was Alucard, the progenitor. Under him was the Crimson Court, followed by many ns and houses.


    Only the strongest could enter the court.


    Alucard was quite open about this—he didn''t care about anyone''s background. This made the court separate into a few factions: the purists and non-purists.


    The non-purists were even more divided depending on their origin. But that''s not important right now.


    What I know is that pure vampires are separated into five sses; Newborn, Bloodling, Nightkeeper, Eclipsar, and Eternal.


    Vesa said the ss is based on age and the life force they have. But one thing''s for sure, even a Bloodling could give Immortal a run for their money.''


    ''What do you mean by that?'' MingYue asked, unfamiliar with Alex''s idiom.


    ''Basically, a Bloodling could squash an Immortal like a bug.''


    ''That''s crazy!


    This is our first hunt, and we''re already facing something like this? Did Vesa screw us over?'' MingYue asked.


    ''She chose based on distance and probability. I guess we''re just having some bad luck.''


    ''Alex, I think we should bail.''


    MingYue began to have second thoughts about their mission. Based on the enemy''s strength level, they were facing something far stronger, out of their league.


    Even if they could seed, at what cost?


    One of the first things she learned as a cultivator was never to go for a fight you can''t win.


    ''I understand your worry, MingYue, but we can''t bail before trying.''


    Compared to MingYue, Alex''s experience made him want to try everything before giving up. He still regretted many things.


    Even though he wasn''t as strong as his sister, he could still train and be more useful. Things would probably have gone differently that way.


    Who knows, maybe his father would escape. Despite the slim possibility, it was still there.


    ''What do you propose then? Fighting it out isn''t an option. And for something this important, I''m sure he keeps it with him all the time.


    Alex, ifst time he was a Bloodling, I doubt he''s still one now.


    Did Vesa give any more information on that ss? There must be a big reason they''re separated like that, like cultivation realms.''


    ''I only know some Newborn, as the name implies, means those that just became full-blood vampires.


    Some spend a long time at this stage. Others don''t.


    Only those who master all their vampire abilities be Bloodlines. I did hear from Vesa that there''s a time limit for this.''


    ''Why?''


    ''I asked Vesa that, but she''s always tight-lipped about Edonia. I only managed to gather these details after making many guesses and gauging her reaction.


    Vesa does tell me it doesn''t matter for us since we are Progenitor.''


    ''That makes things worse, Alex. Are you sure we should try this?'' MingYue asked.At this point they are barely count as newborn.


    Alex turned his gaze toward Elvira, his eyes glinting with determination.


    ''I need this, MingYue. If you''re afraid, you don''t need to join.


    It''ll be safer for both of us that way. You know, as long as one of us survives, the other can revived.''


    MingYue''s eyes turned cold, and she felt the urge to hit Alex on the head. She meant for them to approach things carefully, but somehow, he phrased it as if she didn''t want to do this.


    ''That''s not what I meant!


    Fine, let''s do it your way. But if things get worse, we''re escaping!


    Remember, Alex, you still have people who need you out there.''


    Alex nodded in response. He needed strength to rescue his father.


    After his dungeon dive in thebyrinth, he had an idea of what needed to be done to bring them back. In the worst-case scenario, he''d have to start a war in that secret realm and give a middle finger to whoever was managing the dungeon.


    ''Elvira, tell me, who do you think we are?'' Alex asked, baiting her to reveal more information.


    By asking this way, she''d try to guess and blurt out the situation involving the Sovereign. She wouldn''t have time to suspect Alex and MingYue.


    In reality, even if Alex asked directly, she wouldn''t dare to think like that. Just like the elves feared the Sovereign, so did Elvira.


    ''Sir, you are the Sovereign.''


    ''That wasn''t my question. You should know what I mean.''


    ''Sir must belong to Alucard''s faction. You discovered a shipment of Vitae owned by dmir, so you decided to hijack it for personal purposes.''


    She paused for a moment before adding, ''Look, sir, I''m prepared to do whatever you want as long as you leave my family out of this. Just mark me as yours.''


    This confused Alex; he had an idea of what she meant but wasn''t sure.


    MingYue looked at Alex, curious about his next move.


    They didn''t know how to mark people as theirs, but she guessed it was simr to making a half-vampire.


    Alex then focused on Elvira, observing her every movement and gesture. At the same time, he calcted every possibility, choosing the best one for him.


    His lips twisted into a cold grin as his crimson eyes glinted with killing intent.


    ''Elvira, who do you think you are? Are you trying to trap a Sovereign?


    You''re already marked by those ungrateful dmir. If I mark you as mine, he''ll find out quickly.


    You''ll just me your helplessness on the situation and get out of this scot-free!''


    Elvira turned her gaze elsewhere, not daring to meet Alex''s eyes as fear began to dominate her mind.


    She''d said that intentionally to anger Alex.


    What he said was true. Her backer would find out everything.


    When Alexmunicated with MingYue, she also thought through many scenarios and came to a dreadful decision: it''s better for her to die here.