Bloodline is Everything - Chapter 122

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【Bloodline is a Thug Chapter 122】

122. The Blaga Family (2)

My first instinct was to escape as quickly as possible.
“I need to participate in the Heavenly Arena. This is becoming troublesome.”
There was still time before the Heavenly Arena began, but not enough to be complacent. I couldn’t remain trapped by Catalina Blaga indefinitely.
“Hey.”
I called out to Ben Blaga, who stood beside me. He responded promptly.
“Yes, what is it?”
“Is there a way to escape from this ship?”
Though we were on the sea, with my abilities, running across the water to reach the mainland would be trivial.
“There is not.”
Yet Ben Blaga answered immediately without hesitation. My brow furrowed slightly.
“This is no ordinary ship. You are currently riding upon the back of a monster under Catalina Blaga’s control.”
“A monster?”
“A manta ray-shaped sea monster called Blue Eyes. It has been rated as dangerous enough to receive an S-class designation. Escaping while deceiving Blue Eyes’ senses in the sea is impossible.”
The fact that she controlled a monster was astounding enough, but S-class at that.
Had it not been Catalina Blaga, I would have dismissed it as nonsense.
“Moreover, there are currently two Cavalieri Umbra aboard. Even for someone of your caliber, it would be difficult to overcome them.”
“Cavalieri Umbra?”
“An order of knights assembled from only the strongest among Catalina Blaga’s retainers. Troy is also a member of the Cavaliers Umbra.”
I recalled the overwhelming presence Troy had displayed moments ago.
To think there was another warrior of such caliber. It seemed wise to abandon any thoughts of escaping the ship.
“But I cannot simply surrender and enter the Blaga Family without resistance…”
While not quite on the level of the Kwon Family, the Blaga Family was likewise a renowned great house known worldwide. There was no way to escape from such a place.
Especially not when Catalina Blaga was watching me.
“…Or perhaps entering the Blaga Family would be the better choice?”
Lower bloodlines cannot defy higher bloodlines.
My bloodline is a true bloodline. Most of the Blaga Family’s bloodkin would be unable to resist my commands.
However, I cannot dominate all of them.
At my current level, I could not control bloodkin as powerful as Catalina Blaga.
“Conversely, that means I can dominate anyone who isn’t on Catalina Blaga’s level.”
The majority of the Blaga bloodkin would have no choice but to obey my commands.
Using them, I could find a way to escape the family. Even if I couldn’t find one, I could create one.
“It’s settled.”
I would enter the Blaga Family, dominate the numerous bloodkin, and discover an escape route.
After that, I would inform the Kwon Family of Catalina Blaga’s atrocities and participate in the Heavenly Arena.
It was the moment Kwon Han-ul finished his contemplation.
The door burst open once more. This time, another member of the Blaga Family’s bloodline entered the chamber.
“Ben, what took you so long?”
This time it wasn’t a man, but a woman. The Female Blaga Retainer’s expression turned curious upon seeing Kwon Han-ul.
“So this is the man who’s made Catalina so desperate. He’s younger than I expected.”
Without warning, the Female Blaga Retainer grabbed Kwon Han-ul’s chin and examined him from different angles.
“His appearance is decent enough. But I don’t understand. Catalina always preferred men with a more mature look….”
“You wench!”
Ben Blaga erupted in fury. The Female Blaga Retainer flinched and stumbled backward.
“What the—! Are you insane? Why are you shouting like that!”
“Do you even know who this person is! How dare you be so disrespectful! Kneel down and apologize at once!”
The Female Blaga Retainer let out an incredulous laugh.
“Kneel to a thrall? Are you seriously out of your mind?”
“You insolent—!”
Ben Blaga’s face twisted in rage. At that moment, Kwon Han-ul raised his hand to stop him.
“Why fight over this? Both of you will need to help me from now on anyway.”
“What nonsense are you—”
Kwon Han-ul gazed at the Female Blaga Retainer and activated the power of Pure Bloodline Thrall.
The moment the power manifested, the woman’s expression became vacant. Soon after, like someone possessed by a spirit, she prostrated herself before Kwon Han-ul.
“This is surprisingly easy.”
Unless they were of Catalina Blaga’s caliber, the Blaga bloodline couldn’t resist and submitted to Kwon Han-ul.
Or rather, it was less submission and more complete subjugation.
Then it happened.
【You have subjugated a Pure Bloodline Thrall.】
【The half-manifestation condition for ‘Vampire Lord’ has been unlocked.】
A new message appeared before my eyes.
【Upon meeting the conditions, you can manifest a half-incarnation of the Vampire Lord.】
【The conditions are as follows:】
【….】
I read through the message slowly. After a moment, I murmured with intrigue.
“Interesting.”

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“Kyaaah!”
The moment Catalina Blaga stepped into the private chamber, she let out a triumphant cry and threw herself onto the bed.
She rolled across the expansive king-sized mattress, shrieking with unbridled joy.
“I finally brought Kwon Han-ul here! I actually brought him!”
After expressing her elation through every fiber of her being for a considerable time, Catalina Blaga finally composed herself.
She sat on the bed and gestured to Troy.
“Troy, would you fetch me a glass of water?”
Troy produced a glass of water as if he had been waiting for the request.
Catalina Blaga drained the glass and handed it back to Troy.
That was when it happened.
-Catalina.
A voice echoed through the empty air. Catalina Blaga dabbed her lips with a handkerchief before responding.
“K. What is it?”
-The intelligence division of the Kwon Family has begun moving. It appears the illusion we placed on Kwon Han-ul’s private aircraft has been dispelled.
“Already? And we used such an expensive artifact for it. Is it because the witch of Heukcheon is aboard?”
Catalina Blaga spoke as if it were of little consequence.
After all, the illusion on the aircraft was merely meant to create an opening for Kwon Han-ul’s abduction.
She would have preferred more time, but this was sufficient.
“You’ve eliminated all evidence, yes?”
-Yes. All installed artifacts have been recovered, the scene has been destroyed, and I’ve issued termination orders to those involved.
“That’s why you’re K. Truly excellent work.”
-However, our opponent is Heukcheon. Even with such precautions, they will eventually find the trail.
K spoke with a note of concern in his voice. Catalina Blaga smiled faintly.
“You worry far too much. Is Heukcheon truly so frightening?”
No response came. But there was no need to hear one.
The notoriety of Heukcheon was such that even the Cavaliers Umbra, who followed Catalina Blaga with fanatical devotion, trembled at its name.
“We’ve committed an extraordinary act—kidnapping a bloodline. It would be unconscionable to expect Heukcheon to remain ignorant.”
Catalina Blaga reached for the nuts arranged beside her bed.
A crisp crunching sound echoed in her mouth.
-If Heukcheon issues a declaration of war….
“Then we fight.”
K sighed quietly at her matter-of-fact response. This was not the answer he had hoped for.
What he had truly expected was a suggestion to return Kwon Han-ul.
But given her reply, it was clear that Catalina Blaga had no intention of relinquishing him.
“Once we reach the estate, what should I do first? I’m wondering how best to make Kwon Han-ul my retainer.”
Far from abandoning the idea, she was already contemplating methods to bind him to her service.
“Given that he defeated Ferdrans, poison won’t work. And since he belonged to the Kwon Family, wealth holds no sway. In situations like this, the only recourse is woman to man—seduction through the body, wouldn’t you say?”
-…I shall depart to monitor Heukcheon’s movements.
“Ah, at least answer me before you go!”
Catalina Blaga called out to K urgently. But he had already vanished long ago.
Catalina Blaga had no choice but to ask Troy.
“What do you think?”
“About what, my lady?”
“How I might make Kwon Han-ul into my retainer.”
Troy’s expression grew serious at the question. After a long moment of deliberation, he answered.
“Would it not suffice to beat him into submission?”
Catalina Blaga’s face showed open disappointment.
“I was a fool to expect anything from Troy.”
“Allow me to handle it, my lady. I can inflict maximum pain without damaging his bones and——”
“Never mind.”
Catalina Blaga spoke with obvious irritation.
“What should I do? This approach has merit, and so does that one….”
Catalina Blaga began rolling across the bed again, lost in contemplation.
To make someone into a retainer, their heart must be completely surrendered to Catalina Blaga.
Illusions could be used, or material temptation. Any method that stirred such desire would suffice.
The problem was that none of these methods worked on Kwon Han-ul.
“It would be so nice if he simply came to me willingly.”
Despite her words, Catalina Blaga’s face was radiant with laughter.

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Strange.
Troy thought as he observed his mistress.
This was not the first time Catalina Blaga had shown interest in a man. Each time she took on a new retainer, she displayed infinite affection and attention.
But this time was different in degree.
It seemed less like fondness and more like obsession.
He could not shake the thought that Catalina Blaga was becoming dependent on Kwon Han-ul.
‘Perhaps I should inform the others.’
Among Catalina Blaga’s retainers existed one peculiar unspoken rule.
No one had explicitly established it, yet all adhered to it implicitly.
If Catalina Blaga showed excessive interest in a particular retainer, they would intervene. If necessary, they would even kill that retainer.
Of course, Catalina Blaga could not possibly approve of such actions.
Yet she had never actually punished them. The retainers who killed their fellows still received her affection.
‘Perhaps she even desires it.’
Catalina Blaga was incomparably beautiful—perhaps the most beautiful woman in this world—yet her inner nature was twisted.
Even her devoted retainers acknowledged this.
Perhaps Catalina Blaga derived immense satisfaction from watching her retainers kill one another out of fear of losing her favor.
If so, then this time as well….
“Ah, that’s right. Just to be safe, let me tell you something beforehand.”
Catalina Blaga rose from the bed and fixed Troy with a direct gaze as she spoke.
“Don’t lay a hand on Kwon Han-ul.”
The moment Troy heard Catalina Blaga’s command, his inner world trembled.
“Under no circumstances. In any situation whatsoever. You must never touch Kwon Han-ul. If you do, I won’t stand idle either.”
Why? For what reason? That man alone?
Countless questions roiled within him. Yet his loyalty as a retainer took precedence over them all.
“I will keep it in mind.”
Troy knelt on the ground, his head bowed.

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