Years of war and low reproductive ability have kept the number of vampires at a very low level. Even at the most prosperous time, the number of vampires in Sylvania never exceeded 10,000.

This is certainly distressing. But from another perspective, such a rare quantity and weak force have become at some point the conditions to ensure the continued existence of the country. It is barren, backward, and does not pose too much threat. In such a situation, other forces naturally do not want to waste too much time for Sylvania. Instead, they target those who own larger land, more people, and more threatening - of course, the most important thing is richer opponents.

In this way, wars between Sylvania and the regular army of the Sigma Empire do not happen often. Most of the time, vampires have to deal with are adventurers, free mercenaries, robbers, knights with burnt brains, demon hunters with burnt brains, and combat priests with burnt brains. Although they don’t have brains, they are green skins that are no different from burnt brains.

This is why, in the past hundred years, the country has regarded the green-skinned orcs as its biggest opponent. Other enemies are either greedy or crazy. However, they are not the mainstream among humans. But their brains are not easy to use, but the nature of the entire green-skinned race.

"Think about it carefully, am I afraid that our current situation is like this, we have enough self-preservation, but we are not enough to attack. It is not an exaggeration to call it a stagnant. We are shamed because of this. But at the same time, we must face this reality and use it as motivation to work harder!" This was an impromptu speech by a vampire just now. What his audience also applauded.

The banquet began. Dozens of large crystal lamps flashing with light golden magic light sources made the castle as bright as daytime. Various cooking delicacies and wines smuggled from all over the world were almost unlimited. The vampires gathered together, either tasting delicious food, or talking together. Some also played pool balls on the entertainment room, temporary tables, or playing bridge, or playing Orodes.

There were also some vampires from the combat faction who took this opportunity to go to the fighting arena in the basement and fought with a crackling blow. Some also entered the alchemy laboratory in the basement to conduct magic experiments. Many research-crazy vampires took advantage of June to make a lot of new research. They were also frustrated at the end of June because they could not continue research. They just took this opportunity to enjoy their appetite. Originally, Isabella also wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to learn something and followed them secretly, but was immediately discovered and then bombarded.

It’s not that those vampires cherish their own treasures. But because the alchemy experiment is too dangerous. It’s like Isabella’s small-scale fights, and if the experiment fails, it will explode. If their large-scale experiment fails, it will probably be more than just an explosion. They are afraid that Isabella will be hurt.

Isabella had no choice but to go back to the hall and go to chat with her playmates - girls of similar age.

Vared also wanted to mingle with the crowd and listen to the conversations of these vampires. Hope to get some inspiration and the latest news and information from it. But soon, he was also subjected to the same fate as his sister Isabella. Because of his identity, almost no vampires present didn't know him. Although the gentle smile and greetings were pretty good, almost everyone would say next: "Vared, why not play with your friends?"

This would make Valed feel embarrassed. Like his sister Isabella, Valed's "friends" of this age are also boys who are close to his age.

After being asked this several times, Valed couldn't stay any longer. Looking over there, a group of little kids about the same age as him were all waving to him. Valed could only sigh secretly. Then he barely smiled and walked towards his "friends".

Although there is no age limit for such banquets. However, most vampires naturally have no interest in playing with children. Children also prefer to stay with their peers. In addition to special cases like Vared, adults usually play with adults and children play with children. Among the children, they will also roughly divide the two parts that are in school and not yet school.

"That's it...but I also want to play billiards, bridges, and Orodes." Vared complained in his heart. What he mentioned was a popular entertainment method in the vampire society - or civilized races throughout the continent. It is quite similar to billiards, poker and chess.

The vampire gentlemen like to play two billiards. The ladies and wives like to get together to play cards. Both men and women like to play chess very much. Of course, in fact, the children also like these games very much. But their level is generally good, and they are all child-level. Beating children is indeed fun, but they will feel bored if they play too much. Vared still hopes to play with some better opponents.

But it is obvious that such a thing is probably impossible.

Vared doesn't care about the title of Orodd chess prodigy on him, but it's better to have less than more things. In addition, it's also important to have a good relationship with brothers and sisters of the same age. The childhood friends who grow up together are naturally closer and more trustworthy than ordinary people.

With such a slightly utilitarian idea, Vared smiled, waved to the children, and then ran over quickly. After that, he asked everyone and had a brief conversation. The atmosphere seemed very harmonious.

These children are about the same age as Vared, most of them are his relatives. The direct descendants or side branches of the Castein family, and some are members of other small families. Of course, there are so many vampires in Sylvania. If you count them seriously, almost every vampire has a distant or near relationship. It is not wrong to say that the entire vampire society is a large clan connected by blood.

Among these children, Vared is naturally the well-deserved focus because of his knowledge and identity. In such a family gathering, these dozen boys are the only ones who follow him. The adults are also satisfied with this result. After all, Vared will become the new earl of the Castein family. Some friendships in childhood are likely to continue forever, or even last for a lifetime.

The boys gathered together on Valed as the center. On the other side, the other children of this age gathered next to Valed's sister, Isabella. The reasons are similar to the one mentioned before.

"So, Valed, what are we playing?" After greeting each other, someone asked impatiently. However, Valed looked at him eager to try, and seemed not to be waiting for his answer. Instead, he had already thought about it.

"Everything is OK. What do you want to play?" So Vared asked back.

"It's that-" the child, who was two years older than Vared, pointed to the tables beside him and said, "The machine for simulation of combat training. I just asked the adults and they said we can occupy one."

"That's it..." Valed, who had no interest in it, was a little happy when he heard him say this. If there is anything that can make Valed a little interested in this era of lack of entertainment, it is that thing. It can almost completely simulate a battle, that is, it can be regarded as an entertainment method. It can also be said to be an advanced machine for military training equipment. In a sense, it is an alchemy masterpiece that transcends the times.

"What are you waiting for? Let's go quickly." Seeing Valed also showing an expectant expression, the other child next to him immediately continued to incite. Valed nodded and led the children to that corner.

Unlike several entertainment rooms and rooms that were temporarily converted into entertainment rooms, there are not many people here. The atmosphere is a little heavier. The adult vampire who are fighting fiercely does not smile gently at the passing children as usual. Instead, they devote all their energy to the battle.

It seems that these vampires all choose the real battle mode. In this mode, the magic required is exactly the same as in reality. Therefore, you must completely concentrate and control the mechanically virtual undead soldiers. This highly simulated setting is also a reason for the popularity of the battle platform.

However, as children, they naturally cannot play like this. After all, their mental power is limited. The magic power stored in their bodies is also limited, and their ability to control the magic wind is also terrible. Perhaps, when they grow up, they will become very capable talents. But now, they are just a group of children.

Fortunately, developers who simulate combat training machines have already thought of this problem. People who cannot use magic can use magic crystals to replace their own consumption. If they take a step back, it is not true that the combat mode is used, but the virtual mode is used. Then the magic power required is quite small.

But no matter how little magic power is, it is magic power. No matter how little magic crystal is consumed, it is magic crystal. Therefore, there are not many vampire children who can play with this kind of thing. In addition to studying military subjects in the academy and practicing, there are gatherings like this. It is rare for adult vampires to be generous.

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