The plot of "Quick Transmigration: The Charismatic One Always Collapses" is incomplete.

The vampire riot in Dongcheng District has finally come to a conclusion; the mastermind behind it is a viscount.

He was utterly depraved, and wanted to use this to incite conflict between humans and vampires, thus hindering the prince's awakening.

The motive stated in the inspection announcement was absurd yet reasonable: five hundred years ago, his family had betrayed the prince.

Now, fearing that the prince will settle old scores once he wakes up, he has taken this risk.

Wen Yubai swiped his phone screen, finished scanning the announcement, and looked up at Lien across the sofa.

Half a month has passed since the two last parted on bad terms.

"So you came here today just to tell me there's a problem with the investigation results?"

Lien sat up straight, not just feeling, but certain.

"I encountered a sane vampire in the East District. I tried to control him with my mind, but it was completely useless."

"In other words, the bloodline level of the mastermind behind this is definitely above mine."

"How could it be, a mere viscount?"

Whom do you suspect?

Lien was silent for a moment, then lowered his voice and said, "Grand Duke."

"Isn't the Grand Duke a well-known royalist?"

Lien looked at Wen Yubai as if he were looking at an idiot.

On the surface, the Grand Duke is a loyal defender of the Prince, but once the Prince awakens, will the Grand Duke still have his current power?

Would a regent who has held power for a century be willing to step down from the spotlight?

"I mentioned my suspicions to my father, but he just told me to stay out of it."

"But judging from his expression, there's clearly more to this than meets the eye."

"Besides the council of elders, the only people he would be wary of are the Grand Duke."

Leon was very confident in the Vantor family.

Among these counts, his father, Count Vantor, was in a class of his own.

Wen Yubai thought Lien was a bit stupid.

Since Count Vantor has spoken, even if the Grand Duke was indeed responsible, what right do they have to interfere?

It's impossible for him to rely on Earl White, who has almost no presence.

"Aren't you afraid I'll report you to the Grand Duke for telling me all this?"

Lien scoffed, his face full of disdain.

"Putting aside whether the Grand Duke will believe you, what is my status? Just because I am a pure-blooded descendant, neither my family nor the council of elders would let me die."

Arrogant, yet genuine.

"Then you can go and report it to the elders' council. Why are you coming to me? I can't help you with anything."

Lien knew this too, and he didn't know why he wanted to find Wen Yubai.

His ear tips turned slightly red for some reason, and his tone became a little weaker.

"I have no evidence now, and going to the elders won't help."

"I want to find an opportunity to investigate the Grand Duke's castle. If I can find evidence that is detrimental to the Prince's restoration, I can hand it over to the Council of Elders."

Wen Yubai pressed further, "Are you so determined to bring down the Grand Duke?"

Lien's eyes flickered. "No, I am only loyal to His Highness the Prince."

Wen Yubai glanced at him, disbelieving.

But Lien's desire to investigate the Grand Duke's castle suited him perfectly.

The Vantor family's information gathering capabilities are definitely superior to his.

Once you've figured out the Grand Duke's schedule, head to the castle the night before he returns to find the heroine, Ivy.

Seeing that he didn't speak, Lien moved closer.

"I just need you to keep watch outside for me; I'll handle the rest myself."

"I'll take responsibility if anything goes wrong. Give me an answer, whether you'll help or not."

Wen Yubai's lips curled up slightly. "I didn't realize you trusted me so much?"

Lien's face flushed instantly, as if something he had been told had been touched.

"Who believes you? They just pity your family's decline. If this succeeds, you'll definitely get a share of the benefits."

Whether it's money or family reputation, it will reach a higher level.

After the prince awakens, he can also gain a lot of goodwill.

For Damian, who craved recognition, this was a chance to both strike a blow at the Grand Duke who had frustrated him and to bring prestige to his family, so there was no reason for him not to agree.

Wen Yubai nodded in agreement, "Okay, I'll help you."

Lien was delighted and, under the pretext of making plans, came to see Wen Yubai every few days, eventually settling down there altogether.

That day, he somehow obtained a map of the Grand Duke's manor, and he pointed at it, talking excitedly.

He stretched out his arm and put his arm around Wen Yubai's shoulder.

Wen Yubai listened attentively at first, but when he came to his senses, he realized that the two of them were standing very close together.

Leon's breath could reach his ear, and if he turned his face just a little more, he could kiss him.

"That's all I'm saying, but why are you standing so close?"

Wen Yubai pushed his hand away.

Lien wore a bewildered expression, as if he didn't understand why he was reacting so strongly.

"Are you making a big deal out of this? We're all men, who pays this much attention?"

He paused, a mischievous glint in his eyes.

"Could it be that you have other feelings for men?"

Wen Yubai: ...

That ability to turn the tables on someone is truly amazing.

He didn't reply, but stood on the other side of the table, creating some distance between them.

"You continue."

Leon's eyes darkened, and he continued to explain his plan.

"On the night of the 20th of this month, the Grand Duke will be going on a business trip to Human Province A for a week. Just to be on the safe side, we will take action at 2:00 AM on the 22nd."

"OK."

With the plan finalized, Leon sat on the sofa, twirling the fleece of the blanket between his fingers.

He hesitated for a long time before casually asking:

"I have a cousin who's recently become attracted to the same sex. What do you think about that?"

Wen Yubai looked at him strangely, "His parents didn't break his legs?"

The world is open, but as far as he knows, the Vantor family is not open-minded, especially valuing bloodline inheritance.

"Um, his parents don't know yet, so I'm just asking what you think?"

Wen Yubai casually replied, "If his parents don't object, then it's fine."

What does this have to do with him? It's not like his cousin is gay.

Lien's eyes lit up, and he leaned forward slightly.

"Really? You can accept homosexuality as long as your parents don't object?"

Wen Yubai's alarm bells rang loudly as he looked at Lien with suspicion.

Isn't this his cousin's business? Why is he being dragged into this?

"I don't like men."

"oh."

Lien's voice immediately went quiet.

It felt like something had stabbed my heart.

-

At 2 a.m. on the 22nd, the night was as dark as ink.

Wen Yubai and Lien stealthily moved along the stone wall of the Grand Duke's manor.

They evaded the patrolling guards and slipped into the castle under the shadows.

The servants moved about in the corridor.

Leon remained calm. Whenever he couldn't avoid them, he would hypnotize them into ignoring him and making them mechanically move forward.

The two of them entered the study without much trouble.

The Grand Duke's study was surprisingly large, divided into a bookcase area and an office area.

Lien had Wen Yubai stand guard at the door while he went inside to search.

Wen Yubai leaned against the bookshelf not far from the door.

While keeping an eye on the sounds coming and going outside the door, he wondered if he should go and scout out the female lead's place later.

The only sound in the study was the soft rustling of Leon turning the pages of documents.

Before long, his voice, barely containing his excitement, could be heard.

"Got it!"

Lien found a property purchase document, which happened to be from the East District.

To instigate a vampire uprising, a place needs to be found to house these large numbers of vampires in advance.

Leon had a good memory; the area where the property on the document was located happened to be exactly the same as the riot area.

With this document, although it cannot directly bring down the Grand Duke, it is enough to make him suffer a great loss in front of the Council of Elders.

He packed up the documents, ready to leave with Wen Yubai, eager to tell his father.

The study door clicked shut and locked.

"Our distinguished guest has arrived so late at night, why the rush to leave?"

Wen Yubai's pupils contracted as he saw a figure standing by the door.

He wore a black trench coat, had a handsome face, and his smile, though gentle, carried a hint of nonchalant danger.