Lava Castle was the longest-standing castle in the Sperger clan’s territory. The clan lords of each generation had used it as the clan’s center of command for over a thousand years.

The current clan lord, Habsburg, had only returned to the clan upon reaching the duke rank, so he did not have a separate castle of his own. He simply used the clan’s command center as his residence.

At this point, the clan’s long flags were being removed one after another. The crown of raging flames was being rolled up in brocade. However, there was no smoke, fire, nor any signs of battle. The weapons here weren’t stained with blood.

The council soldiers were busy removing the Sperger clan’s flags and hanging up the council’s own. On either side of the castle, countless vampires had gathered on the streets to watch what was happening.

There was no lack of experts among these people, but even the counts and marquises were pale and had no intention of resisting. The entire takeover and changing of flags proceeded in silence. The invaders did nothing excessive, and the vampires showed no extreme reaction.

The battle here was clearly different from the rest of the Twilight Continent.

On the top floor of the castle, an elegant man in demonkin apparel was standing on the balcony with the best views.

There was no one on the balcony, or the top floor for that matter. This high position was for him alone.

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