The First Magic World War

Charles indeed brought Julian back to the camp, arranged for him to bathe, and had him stay in the same carriage as himself.

Charles also wanted to pry more information about Byron from him.

A spy as young and inexperienced as Julian Asilo, yet surprisingly knowledgeable and exceedingly talkative, was truly a find that comes once in a hundred years.

Julian had not expected this "senior" to have such a high standing in the Knighthood, waltzing into the military camp with him with such ease, commanding respect from everyone around—no one dared to question them. Even when Charles took him aboard the carriage, many faces even showed a "blessing" expression.

Indeed... "How heartwarming."

Charles had just finished practicing his Secret Technique and was still fully awake, feeling no need for sleep.

After bathing, Julian also practiced for a while. With his young age and good talent, he quickly regained his spirited appearance.

Julian merely missed the comforting sense of a good night's sleep, not that he truly needed to sleep profoundly, especially since Fars was the enemy, and he was in the enemy's camp. Julian Asilo was not so "careless."

Seeing that Charles wasn't asleep either, he couldn't help but ask, "I haven't yet inquired about my senior's name. I am called Julian, Julian Asilo."

Charles answered, "I am called Qian Nan. I do not bear the Asilo surname. In the camp, I use a different identity, and my real name isn't for you to know. You shouldn't ask."

Charles knew his own name carried quite the reputation. If he were to reveal the name Charles Mecklen, there would be no way to hide his identity then.

Well, if his identity were exposed, he would have no choice but to kill Julian.

Charles prayed to the gods of fortune to watch over both himself and Julian.

If they didn't watch over them—so be it!

Julian immediately showed an expression of "I see," and said, "Qian Nan? Are you a non-standard Descendant?"

Charles's face showed a hint of envy but also secret shame, while Julian's face displayed a slight unease but then a dawning realization—one a skilled actor, the other naïvely sincere.

Vampires held themselves in high regard, not only despising ordinary humans but also showing great discrimination towards Descendants who had not received the "First Embrace Certificate."

Of course, there were also kind young people like Julian who did not discriminate against "non-standard Descendants." He comforted, "Senior doesn't have to be too concerned about identity. As long as you can condense a Blood Core and become a High Order Vampire, Byron will acknowledge your status."

"I believe that you will become a High Order Vampire eventually."

Charles was aware that Byron's laws provided a "special path" for non-standard members of the Blood Clan. As long as one ascended to High Order status, they could obtain a title like a regular Vampire, receive the "First Embrace Certificate" retrospectively, and become an "official" Vampire.

Charles smiled and nodded, squeezing out a profound and especially complex expression on his face to replace the tumultuous drama in his heart.

Julian had a very high opinion of Charles and took the opportunity to ask him about the swordsmanship that Charles had used during their sparring. Charles had acquired it from the Blood Rose's inheritance of Asiluo Clan, and many details were not clear to him. He had not dared to inquire Julian about these aspects, but now that Julian had taken the initiative, he was happy to cooperate.

The two talked about swordsmanship, about the secret techniques of the Asiluo Clan, about the Twelve Angelic Chapters, about the gossip of various clans, about military intelligence of nations, and the more they talked, the closer they felt.

A large committee composed of leaders and elders of various vampire clans had compiled all the secret techniques of the thirty-seven clans into the Vampiric Scroll. After the successful compilation of the Vampiric Scroll, only the elite of the Blood Clan and the most incredible young geniuses were qualified to peruse it. Discover hidden content at My Virtual Library Empire

Julian was among these, "young geniuses." He was not only proficient in the Asiluo Clan's secret scroll but also dabbled in the scrolls of other clans. Although according to vampire rules, one generally did not practice the secret techniques of other clans because doing so would slow down cultivation speed and hinder the practice of one's own clan techniques, for a young genius like Julian, it was a different matter.

The emergence of Protagora made the Blood Clan members realize that those with ordinary talent should honestly practice their clan's secret techniques, while the more talented prodigies should explore other clans' techniques for greater achievements.

Although Charles dared not divulge that he was also proficient in the secret scrolls of the Arthur Clan and Adonis Clan, which did not fit his unorthodox status, he still gained a lot from Julian's words. When Charles expressed that being an unorthodox descendant, he didn't have the complete Asiluo Clan's secret scroll, Julian actually recited it for him, completing some details that Charles was missing in his Asiluo Clan inheritance.

It made Charles quite reluctant to "eliminate" the young man.

After dawn, both were reluctant to part, feeling satisfied, they stepped out of the carriage together.

Last night, Charles had brought a young and handsome boy back, and not many people knew about it; however, as they emerged from the carriage in broad daylight, it quickly became common knowledge around the camp.

Anatasiya and Belisa heard rumors in the camp that Charles had brought back a young and handsome boy the previous night, had arranged for him to take a bath, and had him stay in his carriage all night. Both girls thought it must be a false rumor!

When both laid eyes on Julian, they were shocked and initially showed disdain, but immediately felt indescribably perplexed!?

Anatasiya's mother was a spy secretly selected by Lady Southseraph and was known for her beauty; otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to mesmerize Baron Fars. Anatasiya inherited her mother's beauty and also attended Hatingen Thunder and Storm University. Although her status limited her from becoming a campus goddess like Anne or Taoles, under her maple leaf skirt, there were countless pursuers.

As for Belisa, she was no stranger to the numerous young men who offered her flattery while in the company of the duchess, all with eager eyes.

Both girls had heard that Charles had a girlfriend, but at this moment, they both doubted whether Charles really had a girlfriend or if his girlfriend could be a man?

Charles was unaware that he and the Augusladin High Priest were now being seen in the same light by the two girls.

He ordered the knighthood to set off, planning to bring the knights back to Machu Picchu first, then select a few dozen people to head to Strasbourg. If the Augusladin High Priest indeed acquired the position of a special full-power war ambassador to the Inglima Empire, he would have to prepare to go to the Inglima Empire.

Although he didn't know what political status he would have within the delegation, as long as he could safely get through this war hidden inside the delegation, that was all that mattered.

Charles did not like war, but since war was inevitable and he could not turn the tide alone, then to protect oneself wisely was the best choice to make.

When Julian heard that Charles was going to Strasbourg, his eyes lit up, and he said, "Senior, may I accompany you?"