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After that, he devoted himself to learning at the world's top universities, day and night, in order to find the answer he sought:
Why is it that humankind is the most intelligent of all beings? Why is it that it dominates all living things on this world? And why is it that we are always so insignificant in the face of nature?
But how could someone like him, with his congenital mental defects and half his soul stripped away, possibly understand these philosophical and scientific questions that have existed since ancient times?
Gradually, the "demon" began to awaken.
He became increasingly obsessive. In order to find the answer to "the nature of humanity," he would use every available force to achieve this goal.
After being rejected by both his father and mother when he applied for research funding, Capilison, having long been stripped of his "goodness," did not hesitate to murder his parents.
With his exceptional intelligence, he meticulously planned a horrific murder, killing his own parents without leaving a trace.
Subsequently, he easily overcame all obstacles, inherited this unparalleled and vast fortune, and became the youngest president in the history of the Spire Group.
At that time, he was ambitious. With the power of the Spire Group, he could achieve his goal—to understand the nature of humanity.
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Before long, Capilison discovered a cruel truth.
Even with the Spier Group's financial, material, and human resources, obtaining a satisfactory answer remains a long way off. In other words, it's completely impossible.
Humans are extremely complex beings, far beyond the scope of scientific research to understand. In despair, Capilison's thoughts continued to sink into an abyss.
On a dark and stormy night, he came to a bizarre answer in his CEO office.
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"Since we cannot know the true nature of humanity..."
"Then, let's redefine humanity."
Capilison's calm and composed words to the vampire queen were astonishing, causing her pupils to dilate as if in an earthquake.
"Hallucinogens, the Evolutionary Project, the Blood of Energy... these are all just my 'social experiments.' And I have already reached the only conclusion I wanted—"
"Humans are imperfect beings."
"Human beings are inherently pursuing immortality and eternal youth, and vampires, apart from their fear of sunlight and thirst for blood, perfectly align with human desires."
“Using research data obtained from your vampire clan and from the church, I launched the ‘Evolver Project.’ The final product will be able to transform all of humanity into ‘new humans.’”
The vampire queen, unable to contain her rage, roared:
"Hmph, your so-called 'new humans' is just turning all humans into vampires?!"
Spier sneered, "That's why I always say you vampires are narrow-minded and blindly arrogant. How could the new humans be such inferior creatures as you vampires?"
"The new humans born under the Evolution Project will possess power far exceeding that of vampires. The new humans will combine all the advantages of vampires and humans, and will no longer fear sunlight, being able to walk freely under the scorching sun; they will have an immortal lifespan, remaining forever young."
"The only flaw of humankind is that time is very short."
If humanity were given infinite time, it would evolve towards perfection within its infinite lifespan. Despite countless setbacks along the way, humanity would ultimately evolve into a perfect species.
"This way, my long-standing problem can be solved."
"Humans are so difficult for me to understand because they are imperfect and have so many flaws. When all of humanity evolves into 'new humans,' there will be no distinction between vampires and humans in this world... and I will finally be able to fully understand humanity."
"I sincerely invite you vampires to join this 'evolution'. At that time, you will not only no longer fear the sunlight, but you will also have the long-awaited opportunity to return to human society."
"Although you speak eloquently, you can't fool me. You vampires, in reality, still crave..."
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"Shut up."
The Eternal Night Queen of the vampires coldly interrupted the man's seductive ramblings.
"I thought you were asking me for a call so you could tremble and beg for mercy. It seems we have nothing more to say."
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Spier slowly raised his hand, signaling her to wait.
"Countless humans are currently enjoying the 'Energy Blood' developed by the group, and countless vampires are also enjoying the group's benefits. Given time, I will be able to quell these insignificant disturbances. I advise you that there is no need to be my enemy on this matter."
He read it aloud, word by word.
"Have you thought it through, Vampire Queen?"
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Ludwig's face was extremely pale. Her cheeks twitched slightly as she tried her best to maintain her queenly dignity and not lose her composure in the face of such an outrageous and unbelievable statement.
If his plan continues, the world will certainly not move toward the "bright future" he envisions.
Ludwig could tell, of course, that everything he did was not for the "well-being of vampires and humans." He was merely trying to satisfy his own selfish desires and obsessively "redefine" humanity in the way he imagined it, so that he could get his "answer."
The so-called "new humans"... have turned into that kind of thing, can they still be called human?
A world where all humans are immortal and ageless has only one possibility: it will turn into a true "hell on earth".
In this wretched world, powder kegs formed from accumulated resentment lie everywhere. Once humanity gains power, those powder kegs will be ruthlessly detonated—just like the countless "powder keg explosions" that have occurred throughout history.
This "powder keg explosion" will undoubtedly destroy the entire world.
Having lived for thousands of years, the vampires are all too familiar with their power born of darkness, and they are also very clear about what would happen if humans obtained the power of the vampires.
The Spier Group of today, the church once dominated by a corrupt pope, is just like that.
Capilison Spyr, this young human, has a demon that does not belong to this world imprisoned within his body.
Are you threatening me, the Queen?
Ludwig gave a cold laugh.
"Your arrogance must stem from creating just as many 'new humans' who have completed their 'evolution' to serve as henchmen, right?"
A murderous glint flashed in her cold, arrogant eyes.
"Next, you will witness how the vampires destroy your empire."
Before ending the call, the vampire queen gave a cold glance at Capilison on the screen.
"President Spiel... the reason you can't integrate into humanity is actually very simple. Even vampires are more human than you, a mental patient in human skin."
"Look in the mirror; you've already become a complete demon."
Chapter 224 One step away
The Queen's Chamber is a relatively independent pavilion within the castle.
A walkway leads through the courtyard in front of the gate and connects to the heart of the castle she rules.
The Queen's Boudoir is just a general term for this building. In reality, it contains not only the vampire queen's private quarters, but also several side rooms for royal family members.
However, the Eternal Queen never had any royal family members, so her concubines were gradually used for other purposes; and during the reign of the Princess Regent, the Eternal Queen and later Lochina both shared a room with her.
Now that the Eternal Night Queen has taken over, she ordered a side room to be cleaned and used as a princess's boudoir for the returning Siriote and Lochina to live in.
Centuries later, the room was finally used for its original purpose.
Even though Hiliott had asked Ludwig not to call them Mother Queen, Ludwig told her her reasons.
Even though the Eternal Queen and the Princess have long since relinquished their thrones and no longer wield real power, they still serve as the legal basis for Ludwig's status as queen.
Their presence can save Ludwig from many diplomatic "minor troubles".
Having lived in an Eastern cultural environment for decades, Ludwig has her own understanding of the matter of monarchy.
In the East, there is a concept of "Emperor Emeritus," in other words, Hilliot is undoubtedly her "Emperor Emeritus."
Therefore, Ludwig still insists on using the title "Mother Queen" to refer to them.
Meanwhile, Locina, the younger sister of the vampire queen, was given the title befitting her status, "Princess Locina." As the princess's mother, Siriot naturally moved in with Locina.
Although Hilliot was still somewhat overwhelmed by the eldest daughter's enthusiasm, she gladly moved into the quiet and comfortable boudoir at Lingxi's urging.
Although this is a little different from the ordinary life they want, these are extraordinary times, and it is not safe to be outside, so she can only obey the current queen's arrangements.
Even so, Hilliot is still happier than ever before.
Because her beloved was one with her, her kidnapped second daughter slept peacefully beside her.
Those she cared about in this world have now returned to her side.
Sleepiness gradually washed over her, and Lingxi, who was in tune with her thoughts, whispered softly in her mind like a dream.
"Don't think too much about it, my little Shirley."
"I'm so sleepy, I need to get some sleep. I have to spend time with Lochina tomorrow..."
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Goodnight, my spirit dweller.
Hiriote responded softly in her mind and closed her eyes.
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Suddenly, a soft little hand landed on Hilliot's waist.
Then, the silver-haired girl moved closer to her mother and snuggled into her arms.
"Gurgle..."
“Hu…hiss…”
Lochina let out soft breathing sounds, accompanied by some indistinct whispers.
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Hiliott's sleepiness subsided somewhat. She gently hugged her daughter, stroking her back softly.
"Good boy/girl...pat pat."
"What's wrong? Want to drink blood?"
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Lochina looked up in surprise at her smiling mother, and shook her head despite her surprise.
"Mom, are you still awake?"
"Lochina isn't hungry. Lochina just... has a little trouble sleeping."
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After a long silence, Lochina slowly asked:
"Mom, could you... tell me your story?"
Thanks to Hiriot's gentle words, the young vampire girl remained somewhat sleepy. She struggled to organize her thoughts, trying her best to express her wishes to her beloved mother as accurately as possible.
"Lochina discovered that she didn't know her mother from before."
"Luoqina is a girl who was just born not long ago. But her mother is a girl who has lived for a very, very long time."
“Lochina has no ‘past,’ so she has nothing to say. But in the future, Lochina can have a ‘future’ with her mother.”
"Lochina wants to know what her mother's 'before' was like. That way, Lochina can...can..."
She tried hard to search her limited vocabulary.
"...can become a girl as beautiful as Mom."
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Although that's probably not what Lochina meant, amazingly, Hiriote was able to understand her thoughts accurately.
The feeling was wonderful. Just by gently holding her daughter, Hiriote could sense her emotions and almost feel them as if they were her own.
Perhaps this is the inexplicable power of blood ties.
"Hehe, my lovely, adorable daughter..."
"You want to hear my story..."
Hiriote suddenly transformed into a spirit dweller, her smile remaining as gentle as ever.
"...Or would you like to hear my story?"
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