What if I don't know the true name of the vampire? Just make one up!
In Lette's view, the so-called true name is merely the unique identifier of the vampire, the only anchor point keeping them in this world.
Though they are both undead, their situation is different from that of the lich's soul box.
The white-robed bishops of the Holy Light Church argue over this every year, opening research topics. It's all to study and analyze, in hopes of ultimately finding a way to defeat the enemy.
After all, no vampire would reveal their true name, just like no lich would willingly hand over their soul box.
Unfortunately, so far, none of the black-robed, white-robed, or red cardinals have come up with a good solution.
But Lette has one.
In the Holy Light Church, some highly esteemed believers or divine officers, or those with exceptional achievements, have the chance to receive a "Holy Name."
For example: Holy Virtue, Holy Truth, Holy Justice.
These holy names are personally prayed for by the Pope and offered to the Holy Light Goddess. If the Goddess also recognizes the person's virtue and achievements, she will bestow her favor.
The recipient will receive a holy name and the accompanying blessings, enjoying a high status both inside and outside the Church Court.
Of course, there are less pleasant ones, such as Lette's holy name—Holy Sin.
As someone who experienced it firsthand, Lette was surprised to discover that a holy name is not merely a title but can be forcibly bound to one's soul, with unique exclusivity!
This just happens to solve the problem of high-level vampires' true names being hard to ascertain!
No matter what they are called, just use this process to assign them a holy name, and it will lock them down just the same.
Then, if you want to kill or capture them—whether to destroy, seal, or even turn them into a servant—is no problem at all.
But naturally, this proposal was jointly dismissed by the three major institutions: the red, white, and black sectors.
In retrospect, it's understandable; after all, how could something as sacred as a holy name be bestowed upon a vampire?
Even if it's to destroy them, it cannot be accepted.
Moreover, submitting this report would definitely not be approved by the Holy Light Goddess. She might even become enraged and deliver divine punishment.
It was at that time that Lette saw the Holy Light Church's internal stubbornness and the entire Holy Light system's bloated inefficiency.
In a fit of anger, Lette's innate determination welled up inside.
He recalled the old saying from his hometown: "No matter how much there is, it's better to have it yourself! Relying on mountains and water is not as good as relying on oneself!"
Not going to approve it?
Well, I'll set up my own system! Write my own reports! Approve my own applications!
And he did create it, and it worked excellently.
When Lette pointed his finger toward the sky, a beam of Holy Light descended, falling upon Rudolph.
It was clearly Holy Light, yet it didn't harm him as a vampire.
But Rudolph himself felt like he was facing a formidable enemy.
He felt his uniqueness being locked down, just like when he previously handed over his true name to the young mistress to show his loyalty.
At this moment, he had no doubt about the authenticity of Lette's claim to give him a name!
Lette looked at him with a pleased smile: "Do you think it would be fun if I gave you the holy name 'Gai Yin'?"
"Aahhh! No! Please don't! I'll agree to whatever you want!"
Rudolph, frightened out of his wits, submitted immediately.
Gai Yin—it was the name of the original True Ancestor of the Bloodline!
The thought of being given that name made Rudolph so terrified, he almost fainted.
Lette lowered his finger, and the heavenly light disappeared. He reached out and pulled Rudolph before him.
"Now tell me, who is this young mistress you speak of? Why are you bringing so many dark races to the Holy City?"
Rudolph, still shaken, stuttered as his voice trembled.
"I... I am loyal to Miss Scarlett of the Brande Family.
She returned like a flash of lightning when the Brande Family was in turmoil, rising to the True Ancestor Level! Ascending to the position of Family Head!
Subsequently, she gradually conquered the entire Dark World step by step!
Werewolves, Dark Elves, Cavern Dwarfs, Swamp Goblins—all chose to submit to her!
She is merely a step away from becoming the first Dark Race Empress in history!"
Lette's expression remained calm: "Let me guess, she plans to make a big move on Holy Presence Day to rightfully claim the throne, correct?"
"Hmph! She intends to lead the dark races in an unprecedented feat that even the previous Dark Race Emperors have never accomplished!"
Lette rolled his eyes, unwilling to waste time debating with a person of blind loyalty.
"Now for the next question. Did your young mistress play a trick so that the dark races can't be detected by the Holy Light Array?
These Blood Magic combined with Blood Sacrifice Witchcraft methods, did you also learn them from her?"
Rudolph turned his head away, unwilling to answer, but under Lette's fierce gaze, he couldn't hold back.
"The young mistress she... she... ah! My lady, spare me! I am loyal to you!"
Suddenly, blood light surged from Rudolph, and a power within him awoke, starting to devour his body.
Lette's expression changed drastically, and he immediately performed the Upper Divine Curse—the Twelve scepter light prison.
"Aaaah!!! Long live the Brande Family!!!"
Before the twelve Light Wands could pierce through, Rudolph's body twisted and folded, then was entirely consumed by a mass of blood.
"Hmm!? That strange scent, I seem to have smelled it before... Who's there!"
Lette sensed someone spying on him through the blood mass and instantly locked onto it with the Light Wand.
But unexpectedly, the blood mass, about the size of a head, burst into a mist, bypassed the wand, and shot towards Emily in a stream of blood.
"Not good!"
The Knight Captain immediately deployed the Holy Light Divine Shield! But in the next moment, it was pierced by the blood stream!
Seeing the imminent threat, several Holy Text Halos suddenly exploded from Emily's body. The holy light made the blood stream pause for a moment!
In that split second, a stream of light caught up with the blood stream, blocking it before Emily. It was none other than Lette, his face filled with anger.
"You underestimate me too much!"
He spread his arms, and sixteen mysterious Holy Light Arrays formed in an instant, layering into a cage, each at least of the Holy Rank.
"A mere bloodline dares to act presumptuously before me! Today, you will know what it means to be cut to pieces and shattered!"
After trapping the blood mass, Lette reached out with a virtual grip. Instantly, a large amount of Blood Element was stripped away bit by bit, gathering into his palm.
And the blood mass trembled violently, as if enduring unspeakable agony!
Emily instantly recognized the technique Lette used, which was the Element Stripping Technique previously used to create a Dark Attribute Magic Crystal.
He also used this method against Rudolph's Blood Sacrifice Witchcraft.
Soon, after the Blood Element was completely stripped away, only a small piece of thumb-sized soul crystal core remained within the array.
The Knight Captain instinctively reached out but was slapped away by Lette.
"What are you doing?"
"Ah? I... I... I just smelled a strange fragrance and acted without thinking..."
Emily leaned closer: "I smelled it too. And... I feel like it's very familiar..."
Lette held the soul crystal core in his hand, pondered for a while, and then took Emily's wrist.
"Let's go, follow me back to the Watchtower to find Lilith. Kertes, you collect these items."
"Ah? Me alone? So many! Hey, hey! Your Highness!"