Salute To The General

At the vampires' headquarters in Walund, the capital of Anddasland, Max was still in a state of chaos, staring blankly at everything before him. Patriarch Herod's study room is actually right before me.

At this moment, Herod sat upright in his chair, but his expression seemed somewhat weary as if he had just been through a great battle. Lyanna came over holding a cup of red liquid and respectfully presented the wine glass to Herod. Herod took the wine glass and leisurely drank the fresh blood in it. His face flushed, gradually regaining his usual radiance. Max finally snapped out of his daze and tentatively asked, "Patriarch Herod?"

Herod placed the wine glass back on Lyanna's tray and waved his hand, signaling for her to step back. Then, he looked at Max and calmly said, "Does it feel like you're in a dream?" Max forced a bitter smile and said, "I was just fighting Nathan on the battlefield, but I don't know how I suddenly ended up in front of you, Patriarch Herod." Herod replied indifferently, "It was me who saved you and brought you back. If I hadn't stepped in, you'd probably have ended up like Buro and Parkhurst by now."

Whenever Buro and Parkhurst were mentioned, Max's face would completely change. He fell to his knees with a thud. "Patriarch Herod, I have failed you. I was defeated by Nathan once again, and even my two deputies, Buro and Parkhurst, have been killed by him." Herod said in a cold tone, "Not just that! The elite warriors of your three clans, along with the troop in the eastern front formed by countless bondslaves, were also defeated by the human Eastern Front Forces led by Nathan."

Upon hearing this, Max was so frightened that he fell to the ground. Trembling, he said, "I deserve to die. Please punish me, Patriarch Herod. I'm willing to atone for my sins with my death."Exclusive content from NôvelDrama.Org.

Herod said coldly, "Punishment? Death? Can death turn the tide?" Max lay on the ground, not daring to make a sound. Herod answered himself, "No, it can't! So what's the use of killing you?"

Max was still lying on the ground, motionless. However, there was a rare look of moved gratitude in the depth of his eyes. He was a cold and ruthless person, who would stop at nothing to achieve his goals. But this was the first time he had encountered someone who defended him as Herod did. As hard-hearted as he was, he still couldn't help but feel touched at this moment.

At this point, Herod had softened his tone as he said earnestly, "Max, remember this. Keep fighting no matter how many defeats you've suffered. One day, you will triumph over your adversaries and reach the pinnacle of success." Max said solemnly, "I will keep your teachings in mind, Patriarch Herod."

Herod smoothly changed the topic and said, "Although your Eastern Front Forces suffered a great defeat, the Western Front Forces led by Gregg has actually crushed the alliance's Western Front Forces commanded by Wolfric. This victory has helped us, the vampires, to make a comeback!" Max was taken aback and asked subconsciously, "Did Gregg win a sweeping victory?"

Herod said with a grin, "Exactly!" Gregg actually knows how to use tactics! He pretended to be losing on purpose during the enemy deeper in finally leading them into an ambush. Then he swiftly and decisively Re attacked Wolfric's human army, leaving them utterly defeated. Haha!"

Max was stunned.

This is the exact strategy I taught Gregg that day! He kept saying back then that he didn't need any tactics. But now, look at what he did.

At this moment, Herod said, "Max, the Eastern Front Forces you led have been defeated. You should go report to Gregg and serve as his deputy, assisting him in defeating Nathan."

Max was dumbfounded, but he didn't dare to refuse. He could only obediently say, "Okay!" Herod then said, "When you go to Gregg, be humble and learn from him."

Upon hearing this, Max had a strange expression on his face, feeling frustrated.

Gregg borrowed the tactics from me, but I still have to learn from him. What kind of logic is that? However, I lost the battle, while Gregg emerged victorious. Patriarch Herod is already showing me mercy by not punishing me. He lowered his head and said, "Yes, I will report to Prince Grey immediately."