36 The Powerful Bloodline Shackles

Bloodline Shackles (Limited): As the Progenitor of your bloodline, you have absolute control over your bloodline. You can control your bloodlines through the Bloodline Shackles, and give orders to them through it.

The description of the Bloodline Shackles was somewhat vague, and Reed was not very sure on how to use it, so he had not tried it thus far.

However, at that moment, he realized that there was much to be said about this. Plus, the hostility between vampires and humans had been accumulated across a lengthy period of time.

While through his brainwashing the vampires' views may have changed a lot over time, but it may not be necessarily enough to prevent anything from happening should they come into contact with humans.

If the Bloodline Shackles was as what he had imagined, then he need not excessively worry about this.

After fully focusing his mind on this expertise, an indescribable feeling suddenly overtook him.

Reed subconsciously closed his eyes.

Crimson spiritual imprints appeared in his mind, and each imprint represented a vampire, for a total of 208.

He could feel the presence of all of the vampires at this moment.

It was a wondrous feeling.

Their blood was connected.

His focused mind could even vaguely sense the general position and physical condition of each imprint, and a vigorous spiritual imprint represented good health. Meanwhile, a few imprints were somewhat dim, most likely injured.

It was amazing.

At this moment, whether it was the vampires in the castle or Eudes who was far at the Orcish border, all of them felt a gentle aura searching for them, as if their father was watching them, gentle, benevolent, and kind.

That feeling filled them with trust.

"My children, I am your Progenitor, and no matter what happens, I am with you. When raiding the population, you can take the lead should you encounter resistance. However, if it is not necessary, do not harm the compliant. All of this is for the Vampires of the Divine Light."

Even thousands of miles away, the message that was transmitted within the bloodline was received in a flash.

Eudes at the border, Frey who guarded the sacred grounds, and every other vampire, upon receiving the message, deeply bowed in Reed's direction.

When Reed gave that order, he felt that undetectable energy within his blood quickly deplete.

Just as the order was given, Reed suddenly frowned.

There was not only his own power within the blood of the vampires but also another force.

The force was, like a noose, coiled around all of the vampires, as if it was a chain that bound all vampires.

Reed had wanted to mobilize the power of the vampire blood to study the Bloodline Shackle deeper, but after his order, the power within the blood was spent.

When the power disappeared he immediately snapped out of that wondrous feeling.

Reed was slightly taken aback, not only did the doubts in his heart not disappear, it got even heavier.

What the hell was that chain? Why was it coiling within the vampires' blood? Was this an order by the Progenitor Vampire?

But now that the power of the blood had been spent, he could not explore the strange force, and he could only put a lid to his doubts for now.

"What a mysterious Bloodline Shackle."

After coming back to his senses, and reminisced about the feeling earlier, a deep marvel flashed in Reed's eyes.

This talent that allowed him to issue a command that ignored distance, time, and all external forces was just too powerful.

Even so, there was a little regret in his heart. He could feel the energy within his blood had been depleted and was now recovering at an extremely slow pace, and it seemed that it would take at least a month or two for it to fully recover.

 "And there's that weird chain. For it to be hidden so deep, I must study it next time."

When Reed pulled out of that state, all of the vampires, including those carrying food, all stopped as if trained, and bowed towards Reed's direction.

"Lord Progenitor, your will is the glory we defend."

Bloodline Shackles—when the Progenitor Vampire issued an order, all of the vampires would absolutely act according to the order.

This was a command that was ingrained in their blood and carved deep into their souls.

The vampires, as long as they actively violated the orders, would immediately suffer a backlash from the bloodline, which was extremely powerful.

At this time, Reed had not realized this but was surprised by the ability to send a long-distance message in silence.

If he could use this ability at any time, then he could be able to have a full-spectrum command of the vampires, without needing to struggle as hard as he did now.

When several second-generation vampires looked up at Reed again, their eyes were full of awe and reverence.

"Father, have you awakened the power of the blood?" Lucie asked, not being able to hold it in.

The power of the blood. The vampires had powerful innate talents and were without a doubt a highborn race.

Besides, there was an extremely powerful force hidden within their blood. It was the same for every vampire, but to awaken this powerful force required excellent talent and a long period of time.

They did not expect their lord progenitor to have awakened the power of the blood, and this undoubtedly brought great excitement for the weakened vampires now.

Reed was taken aback for a moment, the power of the blood? Did the Progenitor Vampire not used the Bloodline Shackles before? Then what was the deal with that bizarre chain in the bloodline?

"Yes, the vampires will eventually become stronger and stronger. Not just me, but every vampire in the castle will awaken the power of the blood in the future. As long as our city is built, we shall have everything."

After hearing what Reed had said, the eyes of both the second-generation vampires and the rest were full of excitement.

The power of the blood allowed them to feel Reed's power and kindness in the most direct manner. That cordiality stemming from the soul and blood made them regard Reed as their closest kin.

The hesitation many vampires had about Reed's plan had all disappeared at this moment.

A single use of the Bloodline Shackle was even more useful than Reed's previous reshaping of the vampire's history to change the vampire's views.

Reed looked at the trust and closeness the vampires had in their eyes and shook his head as he felt a little tickled. If only he knew how useful the Bloodline Shackles were, he would not have needed to expend so much effort.

However, if it was not for the prior changes, the vampires would not have accepted it so easily.

At last, the agriculture program was going on the right track.

"Depart after sunset. Evie, you are in charge of the specific task assignments."

"Yes, Father."

After assigning duties, Reed walked straight to the sacred grounds.

He would not directly participate in the operating to raid for the population. The entire operation would not end in just a day or two and would last until the coming of winter, taking several months.

The main force was still the vampires and the Hexbats, and for him, the Progenitor Vampire, there was nothing he specifically needed to do in this operation.

He returned to the castle this time around was for one, to set up the task force for the raid, and second, for the blood within the Fount of Blood.

A vampire must consume fresh blood once a month, and it had been almost a month since he last drank blood.

Reed was after all a human being and was extremely resistant to drinking blood directly.

However, the Fount of Blood was different, and he could drink the Manablood that had been transformed into a milky white liquid by magic without any psychological barriers.

The blood that the Divine Spirit was soaking in had become a magic elixir and was very different compared to pure blood.

The castle was vast, and daytime was not the time where the vampires did anything, plus their numbers were small so Reed did not run into any vampires when he went across the castle.

But he knew that in a month's time, this place would be very lively.

The starting point of a powerful city.