Chapter 1853: Chapter 1049 Bella’s Confession_2

“Big brother, are you really willing to help me?”

As soon as the girl entered the room, she rushed to Leo Ray and asked, “Big brother, do you believe I’m a part of the Blood Clan?”

“Of course, I believe.”

Leo Ray smiled slightly, nodding to signal her to sit down while he warmly asked, “Little princess, what’s your name?”

“My name is Bella, from Cai Bei Village.”

The girl named Bella obediently sat down and immediately her little face was filled with urgency as she said, “Big brother, please, save my mother and the villagers; they’ve been down and unable to get up for many days!”

“Down and unable to get up for many days?”

Leo Ray first instructed Qiana to pour a cup of hot tea for Bella, then asked, “Cai Bei Village? Is it located in the Ironhand Archipelago? Tell big brother everything you know, and I will help you.”

“I won’t hide it from big brother, Bella indeed comes from the Ironhand Archipelago.”

The girl held the hot cup of tea in her hands and began to describe everything.

Through Bella’s clear description, Leo Ray learned.

Bella’s village was located on the edge of Cawe Island in the Ironhand Archipelago, the island closest to the Grimm Kingdom.

Ever since the “Blood Feast Ritual” a century ago, Bella had lived there securely with her mother, leading a stable and peaceful life.

Until five days ago, when Bella’s mother suddenly collapsed at home without reason, and when Bella went out to seek help, she was shocked to find.

All the villagers had collapsed just the same, completely unrousable by any means.

At the gathering place of the village, only children of her age or younger were left either looking helpless or crying aloud.

Hearing Bella’s words, Leo Ray and his subordinates began to exchange glances.

According to Bella, although it was confirmed that she was indeed from the Ironhand Archipelago, the amount of information in her words was also quite overwhelming.

“Bella, what is the ‘Blood Feast Ritual’?”

Leo Ray sipped his hot tea lightly and then curiously inquired.

“Actually, I don’t know the specifics, I’ve only heard my mother and the villagers mention it occasionally.”

Bella tilted her head in thought and responded, “But one thing is for sure: after the ‘Blood Feast Ritual’ a century ago, we, who were originally of the Human Clan, became members of the Blood Clan.”

“Lord, it seems the complete isolation of the Ironhand Archipelago is closely linked to this ‘Blood Feast Ritual,’ and the timeline fits as well.”

Jasper Richardson nodded thoughtfully and said to Leo Ray, “No wonder little Bella looks entirely human, yet bizarrely possesses the aura of the Blood Clan, this ‘Blood Feast Ritual’ is the key.”

“In this case, things can indeed be explained.”

Leo Ray pondered for a moment, then furrowed his brows and asked, “Bella, are you saying that after the ‘Blood Feast Ritual,’ you, your mother, and the other villagers all became members of the Blood Clan?”

“Indeed, big brother, after becoming members of the Blood Clan, everyone’s bodies have been very healthy, and wounds heal quickly, without even needing to feed on blood!”

Bella nodded earnestly and replied, “Not only our village, but the entire Ironhand Archipelago’s Human Clan, all turned into members of the Blood Clan.”

“What?”

Upon Bella’s words, Leo Ray and everyone else were once again full of astonishment, looking at each other perplexedly.

You see, the population of the Ironhand Archipelago is not small, ranking in the middle among the seven countries of the Human Clan.

If the entire archipelago were Vampires, it would be unimaginable.

After all, Vampires have terrifying regenerative abilities and strong physiques, far beyond what ordinary humans can compare to.

The reason Vampires were driven to the Ironhand Archipelago was precisely because of the sparse population and being overwhelmed in numbers.

Moreover, it was not difficult to discern from Bella’s words just now.

After becoming members of the Blood Clan, they not only obtained healthy bodies and superior regenerative abilities but also possessed longevity akin to true members of the Blood Clan.

In other words, Bella hadn’t lied earlier; she was indeed over a hundred years old. Blood Clan longevity is comparable to that of the Elf Tribe, so it’s not surprising that her development was delayed.

“So, this is the true reason behind the Ironhand Archipelago’s total seclusion a century ago?”

“The purpose was to initiate the ‘Blood Feast Ritual’ and transform the entire kingdom’s Human Clan into Blood Clan.”

Leo Ray gently stroked his chin, piecing everything together.

“Lord is extremely correct, such a dangerous and threatening matter would never be allowed by the other Human Kingdoms and Neutral Organizations.”

The White Knight spoke solemnly, nodding at Leo Ray.

“But then again, how is it that the ‘Blood Feast Ritual’ could transform such a vast number of the Human Clan into the Blood Clan?”

Qiana’s fair face filled with surprise and disbelief: “After all, even when Blood Clan develop their Retainers, there is a strict limit based on their own strength. They would never indulge in reckless expansion.”

“This is still unknown, but what can be confirmed is that the ‘Blood Feast Ritual’ is not without flaws; otherwise, the Ironhand Archipelago wouldn’t have remained silent for a century after its success.”

Leo Ray tapped lightly on the table with his finger, pondering: “Or rather, the ‘Blood Feast Ritual’ did not achieve the ideal result expected by the Ruler of the Ironhand Archipelago. There must be significant limitations, otherwise, an army of a million Vampires would have already swept through the various Human countries.”

“Prince’s Palace… No, Lord’s analysis is very insightful.”

Qiana poured tea for Leo Ray while agreeing: “And the inexplicable comas of Little Bella’s mother and the villagers may also be related to the limitations of the ‘Blood Feast Ritual’.”

“I think so too.”

Leo Ray nodded slightly and then asked the girl: “Bella, continue.”

“Understood, Big Brother.”

Bella obediently nodded and continued to describe.

After all the adults in the village had fallen into a coma, Bella and the other children discussed and split into two groups.

One group stayed in the village to look after the comatose adults and younger children, while the other group went out for help. Bella was in the group that went out to seek help.

“At first, we went towards the surrounding towns, only to find out that the adults and soldiers there had also fallen into comas, and even the other islands were not spared, as youths from other islands also came seeking help.”

Bella’s starry eyes dimmed, her voice growing shakier.

“Without any other option, we had to return to the village, only to find that the breathing of our mothers and the other villagers had become increasingly weak and they seemed to be on the brink of death.”

Bella’s eyes red-rimmed once more, her face filled with helplessness.

“In desperation, I remembered what my mother had once said, that beyond the sea, there are other places where people live. With gritted teeth, we crossed the sea.”

“Finally, after successfully making landfall, we inquired around until we arrived at the tavern before, hoping to ask the mercenaries there for help.”

“But no one believed what I said; they all thought I was a troublesome child.”

Bella’s slender shoulders began to tremble continuously, and she couldn’t help but sob softly: “But I just want to save my mother, to save everyone in the village.”

“So, that’s how it is.”

Leo Ray stood up from his seat, gently patted the girl’s shoulder, and said, “Don’t worry, we will go to the Ironhand Archipelago and save your mother and the villagers.”

Leo Ray understood clearly, it was not difficult to infer from Bella’s description.

The current state of the Ironhand Archipelago obviously faced unknown difficulties, leading to everyone being in a coma and even in grave danger.

And the origin of all this might be inseparably linked to the ‘Blood Feast Ritual’ from a century ago.

From there on, things were quite simple.

As long as Our Side figured out the whole story, helping the Ironhand Archipelago to resolve this trouble would undoubtedly become an opportunity to win them over.

“Big Brother, are you serious?”

Bella’s starry eyes brightened, and she clung tightly to Leo Ray’s arm as if grabbing the last straw.

“Of course, I’m serious.”

Although it felt a bit incongruous for Leo Ray to be called ‘Big Brother’ by a girl who was actually over a hundred years old, he smiled gently and softly patted Bella’s head.

“That’s great! Thank you, Big Brother!”

Bella, feeling relieved, was overjoyed, and then her stomach couldn’t help but rumble non-stop.

She hadn’t eaten for a day and a night and was already starving.

“Let’s fill our stomachs first, then we’ll set off right away.”

Leo Ray looked at the girl, whose face blushed, and smiled helplessly as he quickly ordered some meals.

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