South of the Old Continent, the Southwind Kingdom.
The city-states located on the northern shore of the Sea of Treasures naturally had excellent conditions.
Even though it was already autumn and winter, a monsoon current surged from the Eritrean Sea from the east to the west, endlessly transporting warm water from the tropics to the northern part of the Sea of Treasures, making this vast region beautiful and like spring all year round.
Also, the Land of South Wind was the only place in the material world that the true god 'Howling Storm' Bierreis cared for, which made the place a safe zone that was like a permanent neutral country. All the conflicts on the continent had little to do with them.
Therefore, many dignitaries from other countries were very keen to buy property here, either for vacation or for themselves. The large influx of foreign personnel and funds also significantly led to the rapid economic development of various industries.
However.
With the influx of wealth, an ancient form of organization naturally began to take root and grow on this land, and that was — many lively social groups.
Among the 60 plus city-states in the Southwind Kingdom, Syracuse was the largest, most populous, and richest city-state. Obviously, it was the center of all the social activities.
Syracuse's area was 30 square kilometers. The local population alone was more than 250,000. If the large rural population and outsiders were included, the total population of this city-state was more than 600,000.
In this rich city-state that was connected to the sea, the land, and the east, west, north, and south, one could easily find all the countries and regions in the material world, as well as the hidden … non-humans.
In the southern coast of Syracuse, in the Collins Archipelago, which was made up of more than 500 small islands, there was a pocket-sized island that was only 10000 square meters in size, but it was surrounded by knife-sharp cliffs. It was enough to make any army feel despair.
After countless years of operation, the entire island had been transformed into a small city-like military fortress. A blood-red flag with a palm fluttered on top of the building, as if afraid that others would not know the ownership of this island.
Obviously, this island was an independent territory that completely belonged to Blood Hand.
Based on their open and aboveboard way of doing things, it was clear that Blood Hand was one of the strongest among the hundred or so gangs whose headquarters were in South Wind Nation.
The core power structure of the gangs in the South Wind Nation was similar. They were made up of bosses, advisors, commanders, soldiers, partners, and peripheral forces.
On this small island that belonged to Blood Hand alone, which was like a military fortress, a gang of about 1,000 people was stationed all year round. Superhumans were not rare among them.
In other countries and regions, Blood Hand's peripherals added up to several times that number. No matter what, such a force was enough to make anyone raise their eyebrows!
However, since Blood Hand had the reputation of being able to make children stop crying, how could it be so simple?
Hence …
When the group of people far away in the New World projected their gaze here through the [Mental Network] with the ability to see through, they saw the situation inside the main building on the island.
Even this group of wizards who were used to seeing strange scenes could not help but change their expressions.
Especially at this time, several seagull "spirits" descended from the sky to investigate closer. Whether it was the image or the sound, it was as if they were there.
Bloodstains were everywhere!
In an instant, even though they did not share their sense of taste, it was as if their nostrils were filled with the smell of blood.
In the empty ritual hall, a circular altar with a diameter of ten meters had completely turned into a hellish swamp of flesh and blood!
However …
The host of the ritual, a "Devil Warlock" whose body had partially turned into a monster and whose body was full of the smell of sulfur, did not care about this scene that was already common. He was holding three bottles of red potions and laughing strangely.
Those were three bottles of potions that were as magnificent as the resplendent rays of sunlight. They meandered in the crystal bottles as if they were alive. Even the most precious ruby was not one-tenth of them.
"Today's luck is really good. As a byproduct of the ritual, three bottles of high-quality Flawless Holy Blood were produced in one go! I want to see those high and mighty dignitaries kneel down and beg me, hehehe … "
More than ten boys and girls who were between the ages of ten and sixteen with outstanding appearances were lying in a thick pool of blood on the altar, their mouths letting out incomparably mournful cries.
"Ah-! Help … "
"Wuwuwu … I don't want to die … Mommy!"
“.....”
Their cries could not save their fate at all. The group of children quickly turned from youthful youths into skinny old men with one foot in the grave at a speed visible to the naked eye.
After just a few breaths, even their bodies that had been completely drained completely disintegrated in a sudden burst of bloody light.
Elvin and the rest who witnessed this scene did not even have time to rescue them.
The next moment, a burly lower-level monster with the head of a lion and body covered in scales slowly rose from the middle of the altar that had turned into a pool of blood. However, just as it let out a long roar, it was firmly bound by several chains that suddenly sprang out of the altar. It wailed and could no longer move.
Obviously, those "offerings" were not prepared for it after all.
Creak! Creak!
Under the wisteria tree that was blooming with flowers, Angel, who was wearing a holy white dress, could not help but clench her teeth and let out strange sounds. Her body trembled slightly as she held Elvin's hand tightly beside her.
If Elvin had not happened to pass by back then and she had fallen into the hands of "Blood Hand", she would have already experienced the same tragedy long ago.
Even before becoming an offering, she would have to endure something worse than death …
However, she was no longer that weak little girl now. After a moment of trembling, her silver eyes were filled with blazing murderous intent!
Lightly patting Angel's shoulder, Elvin's expression was just as unpleasant.
Elvin had long understood that these "Blood Potions" that were unique to "Blood Hand" were a unique system that was different from traditional "Potionology" and "Potionology".
They were directly rooted in the life force of the human body and had various miraculous effects: maintaining one's appearance, increasing one's charm, rapid regeneration, life purification, replenishing energy, and so on. The most important thing was that it could be directly used by ordinary people without any side effects.
Among them, there was also a treasure called "Flawless Holy Blood" that had the miraculous effect of restoring the human body's functions and in turn, extending one's life. It was enough to make all the dignitaries go crazy and willingly act as an umbrella for the criminal enterprise of "Blood Hand".
Until today, many years later.
Elvin had truly witnessed the cruel and bloody production process of this kind of potion that was highly sought after among the dignitaries.
It was simply challenging the bottom line of being born as a human!
Elvin stood up with a solemn expression and coldly made a judgment to this organization.
"Everyone, get ready. For an evil organization like" Blood Hand ", it is a crime to stay in this world for one more day!"
Moreover, they were using the inherited technology of the "Tree of Life School".
Beside him, Nympho, Olivia, and Angel nodded slightly. They did not have any objections to Elvin's decision.
.....
Underground of the main building that had just finished the ceremony.
In a space surrounded by layers of thick rocks, even the [Mind Network] could not see through.
Gulp … Gulp …
The lion-headed monster that had part of its blood extracted to be used as a "Scarlet Archer" leveled up howled miserably. In a strange sound that sounded like drinking water, it seemed to melt and gradually disappeared into the body of a tall figure with bright red skin.
"Burp …"
Seeing that his boss had finished his "meal".
At the same time, the rank two "Devil Warlock" Crofts, who was also the [Military Advisor], carefully swallowed his saliva and bowed to ask for instructions. "Sir, the people of the" Eye of Wealth "sent another message. Regarding their proposal, what do you think …?"
"Heh, Giovanni, my military commander, what do you think?"
Standing beside the "Devil Warlock" Crofts, a silver-haired, red-eyed, pale-skinned middle-aged gentleman gently patted his chest and said.
"Sir, I think that as long as there is enough gold and offerings, there is nothing that cannot be sold. Didn't that guy say that the famous assassin organization "Vulture's Nest" and the wizards of the "School of Prophecy" have already joined them?
Perhaps this group of ambitious guys can really make a name for themselves. The more chaotic the continent is, the better it is for us. "
The figure with blood-red skin nodded slowly.
"Well, then, Crofts, go and tell them that there is no problem at all if they want the power and intelligence system that" Blood Hand "has operated for many years. But gold is not important. I need more offerings that have the potential to become a wizard! More! More! "
"Yes, sir!"
Facing this strange boss who had never left the island and had never set foot on the land, the two of them did not dare to disobey him.
Even the rank two peak "Devil Warlock" and the rank three vampire could not see the upper limit of this boss's power that was as deep as the sea.
And this transnational criminal organization that was about the same age as the age of the Age of Exploration, how many hidden forces were there under the surface was something that they, who had just joined the organization for less than ten years, could not estimate.
Suddenly.
As if he had noticed something, the boss of "Blood Hand" suddenly raised his head.
"Enemy attack!"
Boom!
A few seconds ago, the [Legendary Battleship – Miracle Crown] was surrounded by a group of emerald butterflies. It had already passed through the Spiritual Realm and directly jumped to the shore of the "Treasure Sea". It was only two kilometers away from the island that looked like a fortress on the sea.
Standing on the bridge, Elvin waved his hand.
"This place is too close to Syracuse. Let's end this quickly! May, bombard it with Hurricane missiles! "
"Yes, sir!"
After seeing such a tragic scene and confirming that the mastermind was on the island, there was no need for more in-depth information.
With their current power, unless they were to attack a kingdom with a "Titled Knight" or the headquarters of other wizard schools, there was no need to be afraid of other places.
A violent wind blew.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
A total of 128 [Hurricane Missiles] shot into the sky from the front and back of the battleship.
After only a few seconds.
Boom!!!
Amidst the soaring flames, the outer defenses of the fortress had been torn to shreds like paper.
But in front of the main building where the ceremony was held, a huge scarlet door suddenly rose from the ground and firmly blocked the attack.
[Spell-Like Magic Prison Door]
The door opened and swallowed the dozens of [Hurricane Missiles] that were attacking the main building in an instant.
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