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Chapter 169 Conspiracy
A group of high-ranking vampires are gathering in a luxurious villa. The extravagant crystal chandeliers cast soft light, but cannot dispel the heaviness and uneasiness in the air.

They sat around a long table, worry and anger written all over their faces.

"Ralph is dead too. It was Blade and his companions who did it." A low and gloomy voice broke the silence. It was Carl, the vampire who was in charge of intelligence.

His words were like a cold blade, piercing the silence in the room.

"This is impossible!" A vampire stood up suddenly, his eyes bloodshot with anger, "Ralph leads an army of the dead, how could he fail?"

Carl shook his head and stated the intelligence he had collected one by one: "The strength of the Blade Warrior is far beyond our imagination. Not only does he have strong personal combat power, he is also accompanied by two equally powerful helpers. Moreover, they seem to possess some mysterious power that can fight against our army of the dead."

"Mysterious power?" A vampire elder narrowed his eyes, his voice revealing deep worry, "Could it be that they also have the support of gods behind them?"

"Of course, they joined SHIELD. Isn't it the Son of God who is behind SHIELD?"

Another vampire, dressed in a gorgeous robe, tapped his fingers on the table, with a hint of disdain and helplessness in his tone, "Holy Son? Humph, I've never heard of him before. He was just a big shot in New York, but now he has become a shelter for these demon hunters. It seems that times have really changed."

"No matter what, we can't just sit there and wait for death." A vampire leader with an old face and sharp eyes stood up. His voice was steady and powerful, with unquestionable authority. "Ralph's failure is a warning. We must re-evaluate Blade and his team and formulate a more thorough plan."

The vampire leader swept his gaze over every senior official present. His eyes were both stern and expectant, as if he was looking for a warrior who could lead the tribe out of trouble.

"First, we need to get to know Blade and his team better." He spoke slowly, each word sounding as if it had been carefully considered. "Karl, you will be responsible for continuing to gather intelligence. Not only must you understand their strengths, but you must also understand their action patterns and weaknesses. Remember, details determine success or failure."

Carl nodded and accepted the task solemnly.

"Secondly, we can no longer fight alone. We must unite all the forces that can be united." The vampire leader continued, "Whether it is vampires from other families or those dark creatures who are willing to cooperate with us, they should all become our allies. We must build a strong alliance to fight against Blade and his team together."

After these words were spoken, some vampires showed hesitation. They were well aware of the risks of cooperating with other families or dark creatures, but facing the threat of the Blade Warrior, they had no choice.

"As for the so-called mysterious power..." the vampire leader said after a moment's silence, "We need to find a way to crack it. Whether it's magic, technology, or any other means, as long as it can give us an advantage in the battle, we should try it."

He turned to a vampire wizard wearing a black robe and with a sinister face, "Eric, you are an expert in this area. I hope you can lead the team and find a way to crack their power as soon as possible."

Eric nodded slightly, a fierce light flashing in his eyes.

"Chief, do we need to temporarily stop our original plan?"

Eric thought about it and asked.

The vampire leader was silent for a moment, staring deeply ahead, as if weighing the pros and cons.

Finally, he spoke slowly, his voice filled with unquestionable determination.

"The original plan cannot be shelved. We need to concentrate all our resources and strength to complete it. If the progress is slow, the master will not be satisfied."

The words of the vampire leader made every senior official present feel a chill. They knew the temper and methods of their "master" very well and did not dare to be negligent in the slightest.

"But, Chief," Eric said with some concern, "if we deal with Blade and his team at the same time, as well as continue with the original plan, our resources and manpower may be stretched thin."

The vampire leader waved his hand gently, signaling Eric to be patient.

"Blade Warrior and his team can't pose much of a threat to us. As long as the plan succeeds, the whole country will belong to us. Why would we still be afraid of them?"

There was an almost fanatical confidence in his words, which lifted the atmosphere in the entire conference room.

"Moreover," the vampire leader continued, his eyes flashing with cunning, "we are not alone. The master has paved the way for us. As long as we execute step by step, those seemingly powerful opponents will eventually become stepping stones in our plan."

Eric heard this, although he still had doubts in his heart, but he stopped talking. In this hierarchical vampire society, questioning the leader's decision was tantamount to seeking death.

"Well, everyone," the vampire leader stood up, his figure looking even taller under the illumination of the crystal chandelier, "let's each do our part and work together for the upcoming victory. Remember, our goal is not just to survive, but to control this world and keep darkness from covering this land forever."

As the leader finished speaking, the vampire leaders in the conference room stood up one after another and left.

"Mr. Hawkeye, Mr. Blade, what should I do?"

After another round of showing off his prowess, Jack was still feeling complacent, but after looking at the information Hawkeye handed him, he immediately fell into panic.

There was a slight tremor in Jack's voice, and it was obvious that he was deeply shocked by the truth revealed in the information.

"Jack, you need to calm down first." Hawkeye said calmly, his voice seemed to have a calming power, "The power in you is both a danger and an opportunity. We need you, and you need us."

Eric nodded and added, "That's right, Jack, you are not fighting alone. From now on, you are a member of our team, and we will face the upcoming challenges together."

Jack asked, "So what should we do now? Continue to track those vampires, or..."

"We need more information." Hawkeye interrupted Jack. He took out a map from his pocket and spread it out in front of the three people. "This cemetery is just a base for their activities. According to our intelligence, vampires are distributed all over the place, and there seems to be a huge organization behind them controlling them."

"Organization?" Jack repeated in surprise.

"Yes, it's a secret organization composed of high-ranking vampires, they call themselves the 'Dark Night Council'. This organization not only controls a large number of vampires, but also has inextricable ties with other dark forces." Eric explained. Jack's face became more solemn: "Then our goal is to find this 'Dark Night Council' and destroy it?"

"That's right." Hawkeye nodded, "But this won't be an easy task, we need your strength, Jack.

These evil gods are not monolithic, and they have countless conflicts among themselves, so even the power of the evil gods can be used for protection."

"I'll do my best." Although Jack's voice was still trembling, it revealed his firm determination. "I don't want to let this power get out of control again. I want to learn to control it and fight for justice."

Eric patted Jack on the shoulder to show encouragement: "Very good, Jack, we believe in you. Next, we will make a detailed plan to track the vampires and find a way to crack their mysterious power. Your power will be a key part of this plan."

Hawkeye also nodded and added: "I need to report to the director about you and see how he plans to deal with it."

Eric frowned when he heard this and said unhappily, "Why do you like to report everything to your director? Can't you just not tell him?"

Hawkeye looked at Eric, with a hint of helplessness and understanding in his eyes: "Eric, I know you have complicated feelings about S.H.I.E.L.D., but the director is the guide of our actions. He has the right and responsibility to know every new change in our team.

Jack's situation is special. His strength can be our weapon or our weakness. We must handle it with caution."

Eric sighed, as if he wanted to refute but didn't know where to start. In the end, he could only compromise and said, "Okay, but you have to make sure he has no ill will towards Jack. Our target is the common enemy, not each other."

"Don't worry, I will." Hawkeye promised, and then he turned to Jack, with a hint of seriousness and warmth in his tone, "Jack, no matter what the future holds, remember that you are not alone. We, and many more people like you who are willing to stand up against the darkness, are by your side."

Jack nodded, his eyes sparkling with gratitude and determination: "Thank you, I will do my best to prevent this power from becoming a disaster, but a force to protect this world."

"Director, this is basically the situation. What are your next instructions?"

After Hawkeye spent a few minutes explaining the basic situation to Xia Ling, he asked Xia Ling for instructions.

"The situation is much more complicated than I thought." Xia Ling said after a moment's silence. "If the power in Jack's body can be properly utilized, it will indeed become an important weapon for us to fight against vampires. You don't have to worry about the King in Yellow. He just suffered a setback and he won't appear again in a short time. You just need to be careful of his followers."

"Director, I understand." Hawkeye nodded, "We have made a detailed plan. We will keep a close eye on Jack's situation and strengthen the tracking and crackdown on vampires."

"Very good." Xia Ling nodded approvingly, "However, how much do you know about the 'Dark Night Council'?"

"Not many at the moment." Hawkeye answered truthfully, "We only know that it is a secret organization composed of high-ranking vampires, controlling a large number of vampires, and has connections with other dark forces. However, we are still unclear about the specific organizational structure, activity patterns, and purpose."

"Well, this requires us to investigate further." Xia Ling said.

Director Xia Ling tapped his fingers lightly on the table, thinking about the next course of action.

"You need to strengthen the intelligence gathering on the 'Dark Night Council' and understand their organizational structure, activity patterns and purposes." Xia Ling's eyes became sharp. "At the same time, you must also pay close attention to their connections with other dark forces. These clues may be the key to breaking their alliance."

Hawkeye nodded and carefully wrote down the director's instructions.

"Yes, Chief." Hawkeye nodded again.

Xia Ling was silent for a moment, then said, "There is one more thing. I'm afraid your strength alone is not enough. I will send others to help you. Hawkeye, you have to coordinate the relationship between our personnel and your two companions."

"Understood, Chief." Hawkeye responded again.

"Okay, go ahead and get busy." Xia Ling waved his hand, "Remember to report the progress to me at any time."

"Yes, Director."

Hawkeye hung up the phone after answering and turned to look at Eric and Jack.

"The director has agreed to our plan and will send other people to assist us." Hawkeye said, "This means that our strength will be enhanced, but it also means that we need to better coordinate the resources of all parties to ensure the smooth progress of the operation."

Eric's face froze when he heard this.

"I don't remember asking you to ask your director for help. We can handle the current situation."

There was a hint of dissatisfaction and resistance in Eric's words, and he obviously had reservations about SHIELD's intervention.

He looked at Hawkeye, his eyes doubtful: "Are you sure this is a good idea? We have always solved problems on our own. Adding more people will only make things more complicated."

Hawkeye understood Eric's concerns, but he also had his own considerations: "Eric, I understand your concerns, but the people sent by the director may have professional skills and intelligence resources that we lack. The enemy we face this time is not just a few vampires, but a well-organized and powerful 'Dark Night Council'. We need all the power we can use to ensure success."

Jack also chimed in, his voice firm, "Besides, if I can better grasp and control my own power, with your help and the new reinforcements, I think we will be able to face any challenge. I don't want my personal emotions to affect the decision-making of the entire team."

Eric sighed, as if he was moved by what the two said. He was silent for a while, then nodded slowly: "Okay, since you all think so, then accept the director's arrangement for the time being.

But, Hawkeye, you have to make sure these guys can fit in and not become a liability to our operations."

"Don't worry, I will." Hawkeye assured, "I will personally be responsible for coordination and make sure everyone can play their role."

(End of this chapter)