Chapter 552
Chapter 552 Rose Manor
There was a large manor situated fifteen kilometers to the west suburbs of Sturkö City.
Night had just taken over the sky.
Rose Manor was already brightly lit and filled with guests.
The manor’s front plaza with a fountain was filled with noble’s carriages from the surrounding cities. Several well-dressed noble ladies in expensive fur emerged from the carriages, delicately stepping upon the ground before proudly walking into the manor under the accompaniment of equally well-dressed gentlemen.
Several rows of servants in formal dress stood straight before the manor. They held still politely as they awaited the arrival of the guests, occasionally loudly announcing the long string of titles that each guest possessed.
Leicester Vik stood silently on the open balcony of the manor’s third floor. He held a glass of Pinedew Wine in his hands, cradling the glass and allowing the crimson liquid to swirl inside to release its sweet, alluring, and bloody fragrance.
This particular type of truffle wine had been personally distilled by the famous Master Ritfink of the Vik Family. The sweetest virgin’s heart blood and pine dew harvested from the edge of the Great Silent Forest had been used to make the wine, along with a dozen types of jasmine and rose pollen.
Leicester’s status in the family had been on the rise ever since he had advanced to Second Grade. He had slowly become someone with actual influence within the family. In such a situation, the family elders were impatiently attempting to find a suitable vampire bride for him.
Naturally, the prime candidates were among high-grade vampires!
After much selection, Viscountess Rose from another vampire family three hundred and sixty-five kilometers southwest of the Viks’ Bloodcastle was chosen.
Rose might only have the power of an elite First Grade, but she was only one hundred and three years old. She was a favored pick for advancement to Second Grade vampire, even within her own clan.
Bringing together the Second Grade Leicester and the elite First Grade Rose could significantly strengthen the ties between the two vampire families. When that happened, they might be able to merge their families. That act would certainly bring the clan’s power to a whole new level and elevate them to the most famous vampire family in the entire southwest of Zhentarim!
Today’s banquet was meant as a meeting arranged by the two vampire families. The invited nobles were only meant as background and compliment to the dinner.
In all honesty, Leicester wasn’t pleased by the idea of the banquet himself.
He kept feeling as if the whole idea was the scheme of some rival elder within the family.
He had only just advanced to Second Grade. It was a time where he needed to make vast improvements and grow further. Forcing him to copulate with a female vampire and give birth to a pureblood descendant at this time would undoubtedly hurt his potential significantly.
Over two or three hundred guests had gathered in the banquet hall by now. They clustered in small groups and held passionate discussions, adding even more liveliness to the scene.
It was about time for Leicester, the main character of tonight’s banquet, to show himself as well.
Leicester stood straight and carefully smoothed out his attire. He suddenly thought of something when he was about to leave.
“Where’s that female vampire I brought back?”
“She’s imprisoned in the blood prison beneath the manor. I have sent a lot more guards to watch over her. No problem will ensue!” Viscount Enti replied with a smile.
“Mm. Keep a good eye on her. I will drag the mastermind behind her back tomorrow. Hmph!”
Leicester snorted coldly. He then elegantly walked towards the hall, wineglass still in hand.