Iris stood on the high platform at the center of Your Majesty's palace, looking down at the soldiers below. She wore a gorgeous black robe, with a golden crown adorning her silver hair. Her noble face carried a hint of allure, and her rosy lips were slightly pursed. She exuded laziness and aristocracy, as if she was the most dazzling presence wherever she went.

"Presenting Her Majesty the Queen!" the soldiers bowed respectfully.

"No need for formalities!" Iris waved her hand casually. She scanned the soldiers below, secretly satisfied with what she saw.

This unit, codenamed "Firefly," was indeed an elite force composed of skilled warriors. They excelled in tactics, combat will, and physical abilities, all of them top-notch.

"I know some of you may have doubts and dissatisfaction. Today, I will explain it clearly. The glory of the Shadow Guard disappeared during the reign of the twenty-ninth generation vampire queen, and now it is just a name. 'Firefly' is a newly formed unit, and it is up to you to write its glory. The divine gun in your hands is the best pen." Iris's indifferent voice spread to all directions, instantly igniting the soldiers' passion and enthusiasm.

"You are the sharp edge of the Shuowang Empire, expanding its territory and ensuring its everlasting reign!" Iris's voice resounded again, filled with an inspiring power.

"We are willing to follow Her Majesty, even if it means facing any danger!" the soldiers shouted together, their voices resonating like thunder.

"From now on, you are my direct troops, under my full control," Iris declared in a slow and steady tone.

"Yes," the soldiers answered in unison.

Iris then looked at Violet, who understood the signal. Violet placed her right hand over her heart, and her left hand hung behind her back. "Please begin the oath," Violet said.

With Violet's words, everyone placed their right hands over their chests, their left hands behind their backs, and shouted, "I swear, I am a member of the Firefly's most elite unit. I will never betray the army, pledge my loyalty to Her Majesty the Queen, and dedicate my life and strength to her."

As they made their oath, a surge of blood boiled within their bodies, and a belief flashed through their minds - the most primal will within their blood.

Everything returned to calmness, and the boiling blood cooled down. They knew what kind of dangers they would face in the future.

"According to reliable intelligence, the Ruined Land brutes have already occupied the Crescent Empire and are now advancing towards the White Stork Empire. Your mission is to protect and evacuate the vampire warriors stationed in the White Stork Empire. Understood?" Iris said calmly.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" the soldiers shouted loudly.

"Follow me to assist Merice," Iris said, waving her sleeve as she led the Firefly towards the White Stork Empire.

Qizhou and Shizhi, the demon generals, also followed Iris to the White Stork Empire.

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White Stork Empire.

Upon receiving Iris's message, Merice led the vampire soldiers to leave the White Stork Empire. Although the White Stork Empire was a pilot project for coexistence between humans and vampires, there were no humans in it.

The main reason was that Davis, also known as Yuriel, had been fighting against the Ruined Land brutes in the Crescent Empire, which caused the project to never take off.

Merice and the vampire soldiers left the White Stork Empire and headed towards the Shuowang Empire.

At the same time, a guy with tentacles where his face should be led the Ruined Land Alliance army to attack the White Stork Empire.

"Kill!

"Kill!"

The Ruined Land Alliance launched a fierce attack, with each person giving their all, rushing towards the White Stork Empire like starving wolves.

Beimong beasts unleashed the earth element within them, forming giant stones in their hands and fiercely smashing them against the city walls.

"Boom~~~"

One giant stone after another fell into the White Stork Empire, demolishing buildings.

"Hahaha..." The Ruined Land Alliance army laughed loudly. "These vampires are too scared to come out and fight."

"What a bunch of cowards!"

The Ruined Land Alliance soldiers mocked and sneered, feeling the vampires' weakness and cowardice.

When some Ruined Land Alliance soldiers entered the White Stork Empire, they found that there were no vampires inside. It seemed that they had retreated early.

"Hahaha..." The Ruined Land Alliance soldiers mocked without restraint.

"These vampires really know how to read the situation. They know they can't defeat us, so they run away." One Ruined Land Alliance soldier taunted.

The Night Roarer suddenly appeared behind them. "Do not underestimate the enemy. Search carefully." Blood Roar's voice was low and stern, and no one dared to disobey.

Soon, the Ruined Land Alliance soldiers found the traces of the vampire's retreat and reported to Blood Roar, "Lord Blood Roar, the vampires have retreated eastward. It seems like they want to go back."

"Chase after them! We must partially annihilate this vampire force. Occupying an empty city serves no purpose. It won't deter the vampires; they will definitely come back. We must weaken them at their core." Blood Roar declared, then let out a piercing howl. "All troops, follow me and exterminate these vampires!"

Upon hearing Blood Roar's roar, the Ruined Land Alliance soldiers immediately assembled and followed Blood Roar to chase after Merice and the others.

After six hours of pursuit, Blood Roar finally caught up with the vampires' pace with his speed. The vampire army ran through the mountains, while the Ruined Land Alliance soldiers maneuvered through the forests.

Blood Roar was furious and let out a roar, causing a powerful sonic wave to send the trees flying.

Blood Roar opened his mouth and shot a blood-colored beam, piercing through the bodies of five vampire soldiers.

"Ah!" The vampires cried out in agony as their bodies fell.

Blood Roar's actions did not cause panic among the other vampire soldiers. Instead, they continued flying towards the Shuowang Empire.

Merice turned to look at Blood Roar and felt a wave of nausea. He was truly repulsed beyond words.

Seeing that the vampire army had no intention of fighting, Blood Roar became anxious. If these vampires were allowed to return to the Shuowang Empire, future attacks on the Shuowang Empire would undoubtedly come at a much higher cost.

Blood Howl let out a roar, its speed suddenly increased, surpassing all the vampire soldiers in an instant, turning into a black streak and pouncing directly at the vampire.

Merice frowned, Blood Howl's speed far exceeded her expectations. She immediately drew her sword from her waist and swung it towards Blood Howl.

The sword and tentacles collided, sparking dazzling flames.

With a crisp sound, Merice's tiger mouth cracked, and her arms gripping the sword felt excruciating pain.

Merice gritted her teeth and persisted, she couldn't retreat. If she retreated, the entire army would be wiped out.

"Your Majesty!" Lessi and Xue Youyue saw this scene with concern, looking at Merice.

"It's okay, I can handle it. Both of you withdraw, if you're worried about my safety, have Iris come quickly." Merice took a deep breath, endured the pain, and waved her sword to intercept Blood Howl.

Blood Howl was extremely powerful, and Merice was no match for it. If it weren't for her strong determination, she would have died long ago.