While Raytor narrowed his eyes and looked at Max indifferently, he said, “Aren't there only thirteen princes? Since when there's one extra?”
Max flashed a smiled and replied, “In the past, there were indeed thirteen princes representing thirteen vampire clans. However, there's a new clan now with a new prince, and that's me.”
Raytor rejected his explanation right away. “I haven't heard of it!”
Max was not bothered. “That's okay. Soon, my clan shall be the largest, and I shall become the most famous vampire prince. By then, you won't hear the end of me.”
Raytor chuckled. “Are you here to blow your own trumpet or to ask for a death wish?”
“Neither. I'm here to seek collaboration,” replied Max placidly.
Raytor thought he had heard the biggest joke ever. “Collaboration? Haha! How is it possible that the almightyvampires would stoop so low to partner with us—the werewolves? This is seriously the most interesting suggestion I've heard in recent years.
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The rest of the werewolves burst out laughing.
Then Max commented, “We're both from the dark clans. Neither of us is more noble nor lowly than the other. In my opinion, it's worthwhile to befriend the werewolves and work together.”
Raytor as well as his men stared at Max in disbelief.
This vampire is an oddball! The regular vampires usually think very highly of themselves and look down on any living things, to the extent that they despise any clan members with a mixed background. Max is different. He's not as arrogant as the other vampires. He even said we could be friends. How bizarre!
The werewolves had long been receiving insults from the vampire, and they were so touched by Max's sincerity.
After all, the werewolves would never expect respect from the vampires, not even in their wildest dreams.
Raytor was dubious. “Are you serious?”
Max guffawed and said, “Of course! Otherwise, why would I travel all the way here to meet you? I came as a friend seeking for partnership. Let's combine the forces of the dark clans and fight the human race. In fact, we should destroy them and become the new ruler of this world.”
Fight the humans and wipe them out? Let the dark clans rise up and take over the world?
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