Chapter 41

"Very strong self-repairing ability, you must be the most powerful one I've ever seen in terms of repair." Zhou Yi crossed his arms and floated in the air, approaching Chadnomas. "But I want to know, how many more times can you repair? I don't believe this level of repair comes without a cost."

Chadnomas let out a threatening growl and immediately turned to run. His figure leaped across the walls, leaving blurry afterimages with each movement. For a normal human, his speed had already exceeded the range of visual observation, and their eyes could not keep up with his speed.

At this speed, Chadnomas quickly approached the exit. But he would never reach the exit, at least not until Zhou Yi allowed him to leave.

A black shadow flickered, followed by a piercing explosion. An invisible wind pressure suddenly appeared in the air like a wall, and Chadnomas felt as if he were a fly hit by a flyswatter, unable to resist and could only watch helplessly as he was pressed against the wall.

Chadnomas, who had received higher education, showed a bitter smile. He naturally knew why he was in this situation, pinned to the wall.

The Dawn Knight's speed had already exceeded the speed of sound, and the appearance of his figure before the explosion was proof. The wind pressure generated by supersonic movement in this enclosed environment was undoubtedly much harder than the walls. In this situation, without the Dawn Knight's intervention, he had already lost most of his combat ability.

Looking at Chadnomas, who looked like a squashed bug, Zhou Yi sneered, "You are very shrewd, not like a warrior, but more like a shrewd merchant or politician. I am very curious about your identity, I think you can answer some of my questions!"

Saying this, Zhou Yi extended his hand. Psychic power restrained Chadnomas's body, pulling him to his face as if with an invisible giant hand.

Chadnomas tried to struggle but quickly gave up. The force transmitted from his limbs told him that the possibility of breaking free from this restraint was almost zero, and even if he succeeded, he would lose his limbs. This was the most foolish choice, and Chadnomas knew he wouldn't do it.

So, he wisely chose to compromise. Facing the Dawn Knight, Chadnomas lowered his head.

"If I can, I am very willing to answer your questions, but I don't understand why a strong person like you would associate with dirty vampires?"

Chadnomas's tone was respectful, but it contained a hint of venom and a clear disdain for the vampire race.

Zhou Yi, ignoring this low-level provocation, said indifferently, "I am also curious about this question, but it's not something you should be concerned about. You just need to answer my questions. Understand?"

His fingers clenched and released, and Chadnomas felt an invisible force squeezing his entire body, as if he were being crushed to death by a giant. Only when Zhou Yi released his hand did he exhale a long breath, feeling like a drowning person suddenly getting a breath of oxygen.

At this moment, Chadnomas quickly cowered, nodding vigorously, "I understand, I completely understand."

"Very good, then let's start. From the first doubt, Machinos said that a new species with an infection rate surpassing vampires has appeared, and you are the carrier. I want to know, where are you from?"

"There is a new variant, that old man said?" Chadnomas showed a bitter smile. "Where am I from? I come from the purest bloodline of the vampire family."

"This is impossible!" Nisha's voice came from behind them. Her chest was still heaving, revealing her impressive curves and the turmoil in her heart. "The purest bloodline in the entire American region only comes from the Machinos family of the Secret Party. I have never seen you."

There are many pureblood vampires, and in New York, there could be thousands of pureblood vampires. But if you talk about the purest bloodline, it only belongs to the ancient bloodline of the Machinos family. Vampires are a strict patriarchal group, and only the bloodline of the elders is the purest. The rest, even if they are purebloods, are minor figures. In America, only Machinos has the status of an elder.

The title of Vampire Duke is a symbol of the elder status in the Secret Party's parliament.

"Never seen me, newborn. How long have you been born?" Chadnomas's eyes were filled with naked ridicule. "If I'm not mistaken, it's only been forty years. I even held you when you were born, you definitely don't remember. But I want to tell you, I have the same bloodline as you, the same father. I am Chadnomas Machinos, your biological brother!"

"This is impossible!" Nisha's voice was full of disbelief. "You are lying to me, you have no evidence to prove your identity!"

"Look at the ring on my left hand, that's the one our father gave me when I came of age. You should have one too, it's the mark of the Machinos family. You think I'm lying to you, no! The one who truly lied to you is the one you call father!"

Nisha rushed to Chadnomas and pulled the ring from his left hand. She compared it with the one she had, but the result was devastating.

"How did you become like this?" Her question was hesitant, and she even regretted asking it, because the answer might destroy her faith and beliefs.

"You asked a good question, my sister." Chadnomas grinned. "Have you noticed the changes in our father? Doesn't he seem to be getting older, looking more like a demon than a vampire in a novel? Do you know how long our father has lived?"

"Let me tell you, he is a thousand years old, and he should have died long ago. The elders choose to enter hibernation to avoid death, and the elders take turns entering hibernation, leaving one to hold power. Our father killed the other elders, our brother, and his first wife. For a thousand years, he has maintained his life through blood, always holding onto power and refusing to let go."

"You can see, he is getting older and weaker. Even bathing in the blood spring cannot restore his youth. The great power and vitality of the vampire elder are gradually leaving his body, and perhaps soon even the blood spring cannot sustain his life."

"He started using other methods, founding a health and pharmaceutical company, which was just an excuse. He wanted to break through in human genetics, and he was willing to pay any price. Over thirty years ago, he imprisoned me, wanting to use the purest blood closest to his own for experiments, hoping to find the most possible way to change his appearance."

"Do you know what he said?" Chadnomas began to mimic his so-called father's kind face. "Hang in there, my son. This is just a small treatment, you will become the first in our race, unafraid of sunlight and silver, leading us into the sun. And I will gain new life through you."

"Do you know how I survived all these years? I wish you could see the wounds they left on me, but unfortunately, I have already healed from all of them."

"But I should thank their efforts. If they hadn't developed that virus, I wouldn't have been able to escape and seek revenge on my father. I want to destroy everything he has, I want him to watch his empire and power disappear, at the hands of his own son."

"No! No..." Nisha listened to Chadnomas's words, stepping back step by step, and soon she disappeared into the shadows like she was running away. The two remaining people could guess that this woman, defeated by a reality like a crazy family drama, would go to their father to verify the truth.

Zhou Yi didn't know the result, but he could guess that the Vampire Duke wouldn't do anything to his daughter, at least not out of anger. This person who sacrificed everything for himself would sacrifice his daughter in the most useful way.

So, he didn't stop Nisha, nor did he have a reason to stop her. He just continued to interrogate Chadnomas, as he still had some doubts.

"If you are the result of your father's experiments, then does that mean your father has succeeded?"

"Do you think this form can be called perfect? This form that even I find revolting?" Chadnomas revealed his mouthparts and tongue. "I suffer from the torment inside my body every moment, and even blood cannot suppress this pain. This pain is much more terrifying than the thirst for blood. If it weren't for the goal of revenge, I don't know if I could have held on."

Zhou Yi looked at Chadnomas, his brows furrowed. He was clearly disgusted, but fortunately, his helmet hid his expression from Chadnomas. He thought for a moment and then released his restraint on Chadnomas. From all the clues, it seemed that Chadnomas was the main character of this story, a tale of a prince's revenge.

The Vampire Duke clearly wanted him to play the role of the executioner, but Zhou Yi wasn't an actor recommended by the Actors' Guild who would follow his script. He already had his own script.

After being released from the restraint, Chadnomas wisely stood still. He had already noticed that the Dawn Knight in front of him didn't seem to be on the side of the vampires, so there was no antagonism between them. In fact, he wanted to pull the Dawn Knight to his side.

Eliminating the vampires, the cancer in humanity, should be something a super hero, the protector of humanity, wouldn't refuse.

But before he could speak, Zhou Yi interrupted him.

"I know what you want to say, but I can only tell you that I only do what I believe is right, and I won't change my views based on position. So, the problem of vampires and you has nothing to do with me now. After your issues are resolved, if Machinos is still alive, I will settle accounts with him. But it seems you are more suitable to be his gravedigger."

"Revenge against one's father as a child is indeed a consistent vampire tradition." Chadnomas smiled, both happy and sad.

"I have one last question, and the answer will determine whether I eliminate you here or let you go to seek revenge on your father. I hope to get the most honest answer." Speaking as the Dawn Knight, this was enough to show Chadnomas a sufficient threat.

Chadnomas bowed, making a gesture of invitation in a noble manner. At this moment, he truly displayed the demeanor of a vampire prince, but unfortunately, he was a tragic prince.