Nathan was indignant. “I've always believed there are more solutions than problems, and there will always be a way to solve them. I'll arrange for you to go to the logistics hospital and try Cross Group's serum first. If one shot doesn't work, take two or even more if needed. If it still doesn't work, I'll arrange for someone to escort you back to Eurasia to Cross Group's research base. Let the Cross Research Team study your physical condition and use every possible method to turn you back into a normal human being, or at least allow you to live a normal human life.” When Sevan heard this, he was so touched that tears streamed down his face. He choked, “I will follow your arrangement, Mr. Cross.” When the discussion was over, Sevan, Trinity, and Quarta each gave a detailed account of their respective missions. Sevan said, “Mr. Cross, I have conveyed your message to Grey and issued him the challenge. He has accepted the challenge and indicated that tomorrow, he would lead the King-class vampires to the peak of God's Palm, where they will duel with you.” Nathan nodded slightly.
Trinity added, “Commander Cross, Quarta and me have roughly calculated the approximate coordinates of the enemy's camp and accurately recorded them when we were scouting their base.”
Quarta then handed over the paper with the coordinates of the vampire's camp. “These are the coordinates of the enemy camp.”
Nathan took it and said, “Thanks for all your hard work.”
After that, he took a look at the coordinates and handed them to Colin. “Send this to General Remington immediately. Don't waste time. The outcome of tomorrow's battle hinges on this.”
Colin replied, “Yes, sir!”
He then took the paper and immediately went out. Nathan called for another group of soldiers and instructed them to escort Sevan to the alliance's logistics hospital. He also ordered the military doctors to prioritize administering the serum to Sevan.
Sevan would be monitored to find out the effectiveness of the serum. If the results were unsatisfactory, he would have to be sent back to their home country for treatment. Then, everyone went off to get on with their tasks. Only Nathan, Hepburn, and a few guards remained in the tent. Hepburn sighed softly, “I can't believe Gregg is so malicious, deliberately turning Mr. Hurt into a vampire. He did this to provoke you, Mr. Cross, and to put you in a difficult position.”
As she spoke, Hepburn looked at Nathan with a serious expression.
“Mr. Cross, if you get angry because of this and even lose your composure, then you would be playing right into his hands. His goal is to make you angry, to disrupt your focus, so that he can increase his chances of winning tomorrow's duel.” Nathan sighed.
“Deception is common in war. But Gregg is sure a despicable person.” After he said that, Nathan's gaze turned incredibly fierce. He declared, “He will die in my hands tomorrow.”
Hepburn stared at Nathan, who was full of glory, and couldn't help to be filled with admiration. Adrunian and Aplothian were very different. In Aploth, subtlety and modesty were highly valued. People preferred not to be ostentatious in their actions and demeanor.
Even if they possessed great abilities, they tended to reveal only a fraction of their talents. When complimented, they often respond with humility. But Adrune was the opposite; they admired heroes and worshipped the elites.
The elites enjoyed showcasing their power and charisma, and people admired them. At that moment, Nathan inadvertently revealed his strong and destructive side, which made Hepburn's eyes shine with admiration, and her heart was filled with emotion. Unfortunately, Nathan was not interested in her at all. It was a one-sided love. Although Hepburn was overflowing with affection, Nathan didn't notice at all. His entire focus was on Sevan's illness and the battle.
That evening, Nathan was reviewing various reports in the tent when Colin suddenly entered and announced that the coordinates had been sent to General Remington. Nathan nodded. “Very good. How is Sevan doing?” Colin sighed, “The military doctors have already given him three doses of serum, but the effects are insignificant. The captured bondslaves only need one injection to see the effects. By the third injection, they'll be back to normal. It seems that the drop of ancestral blood in Sevan's body is too potent, making it difficult for the serum to take effect.”
Nathan remained silent for a while, then said, “Since the serum is ineffective, send someone to bring Sevan back to our country immediately. Have the Cross Research Team devote all their efforts to developing an antidote. No matter how much it costs, we must cure Sevan.”
“Yes, sir!” Colin answered. “I will immediately arrange personnel to escort Sevan back to our country.”
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