As Christopher spoke casually, Cyril noticed something extraordinary. The raindrops falling toward the man's head shattered with each word he uttered, leaving Cyril stunned.

Christopher had mysteriously appeared at the Ludendorff family headquarters and then covertly connected with the vampires of the Dark Clans. His speed, energy, and influence were beyond Cyril's wildest imagination.

This was the Outlands, the Western domain. Yet here was a Holtrien man moving freely, even boldly insulting vampire archlords.

Cyril could not help but think Christopher was terrifying. The subtle display of power left him completely bewildered.

Alonzo furrowed his brow. "What if he becomes a martial god? Surely the Ludendorff family isn't afraid of a newly emerging martial god. The situation in the Outlands is tense right now. Our family's focus should be on the Deadlands and its relationships with the Church and Dark Trinity."

Christopher shook his head. "I don't care how you fight, compete, or be