4 Chapter 4: Beast cores (2/2)
'The vampires have an aristocratic pecking order… the higher their rank the stronger they are. Non-noble vampires or 'blood thralls' are merely rank C monsters. Noble vampires are ranked from B to A+. Archduke's and kings are ranked S and S+ respectively. After the great war between humans and vampires, all vampires are thought to be extinct. If you do see what you think to be a vampire it is highly advised you inform the kingdom.'
'Blood thralls are brainless beings that suck blood, they generally have a stronger physique than humans. you can discern a noble vampire from their amount of mana and their 'authority'. Each higher noble has an authority he or she can command… This latent ability is diverse but they are generally very powerful.'
The information the book contained about vampires was this small? Caesar thought to himself, He put his hand on his chin thinking about what he just read. ”It appears vampires are extinct and according to the ranking of vampires it would appear my physique is that of a 'blood thrall'?”
Although my physical strength was clearly much higher than a normal human my mana was vastly inferior to those other noble talents.
”Knock”
”Knock”
The sound of knocking broke Caesar out of his contemplation.
”Young master, your father is back from his business trip and has requested you at the dinner table”
”I will be right there”
Caesar put the books back and made his way to the dinner table, his father sat there with an exhausted face. Once I sat down my father immediately talked
”Mephesto my son, there are some problems with the neighboring kingdom… The crown princes ball was meant to happen next week but will be rushed towards tomorrow”
”hmm?”
My father looked like he was troubled to say anything more but then continued
”This 'ball' isn't actually a party, I want you to be invisible at this party”
”As you wish father” this was already Caesars intention
”God dam*it, It was my mistake to add you to the guest list”
I heard my father mumble under his breath as he stuffed the bloody steak into his mouth… I also started eating the food in front of me.
After dinner, I and my father were sitting at the table in silence.
”Snap”
My father snapped his finger and two maids came walking in with a rack of clothes.
”Choose your outfit for tomorrow night”
I nodded my head and walked over to the rack, all of the clothes were quite flashy but I choose a military outfit that was hidden in the way back.
It had a large black trench coat that buttoned up with golden buttons the long black sleeves had beautiful golden engravings on them. The collar was long and had red ends. It came with black pants and a white shirt to go under it. The outfit had a military cap as well as white gloves to go along with it.
My father nodded in approval at my choice, ”Those are your late grandfather's” My father said
”My grandfather?”
”Yes, your grandfather was a prestigious general in the army but… he died in battle”
”I see….” I said slowly noticing the mood
”Get some rest son, we have a big day tomorrow night.”
”You as well father”
I walked back to my room and took out the other two beast cores and thought about consuming them… If my current physique was a blood thrall that means my power is merely Rank C but if I could evolve into a noble then I could become rank B or higher I could also get the 'authority' they spoke of in the book.
The problem is that I didn't know if I would be suspected of being a vampire If I showed my authority or will they just think its magic… Thinking of magic Caesar raised his right palm in the air and started freezing the water molecules.
Soon an ice cube about 2 inches wide and 2 inches long appeared in the middle of Caesar's hand. ”So this is my limit now huh?” Caesar whispered out in disappointment. The 5% increase to his physique truly did grant him more mana however with Caesars already extremely low talent his limit was still just creating an ice cube.
Caesar stashed the other two beast cores in his ring, he didn't want to feel that pain again in the middle of the night. Especially when he has to go to the crown princes party tomorrow. Caesar climbed into his bed and closed his eyes
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”Alfred my son, your party is tomorrow do you already have candidates?”
”Yes father” a man with short blonde hair and blue eyes responded
”What are their names and households” A majestic voice echoed throughout the palace halls
”Reynolds of the Raal household, Son of a duke”
”Grifford of the lion household, Son of a duke”
…..Alfred hesitated to say the next one
”Mephesto of the Pheles household, Son of a duke”
”Mephesto? If I remember correctly he hasn't been to any noble gatherings”
”According to rumors, he is quite ruthless….”
”I'll leave it to you Alfred”
”Yes father”
Alfred left the throne room with a contemplating look on his face… ”I'll decide which to choose tomorrow”