Global Lord: My Unit Commander is Vampire Queen-Chapter 17: The Slaughter Zone
Lucas stood atop the massive War Table, gazing at the territorial map with dangerous inspiration in his eyes. Two hours had passed since Selena completed the feeding process, and now his Vampire Queen had reached level 55 with truly terrifying power. But the threat from the Ancient Region still loomed, and Lucas needed a more... creative strategy.
"My King," Selena stepped into the Command Center, her aura far more oppressive than before.
Her newly acquired power had not only increased her level but also transformed her entire presence into something beyond a normal vampiric entity. "All high-value prisoners have been completely absorbed. My current power level allows me to... experiment with more advanced techniques."
Lucas stared at the interface displaying her current army status and territorial control.
[System: Territory Status Update]
[Controlled Territory: 47 square kilometers]
[Unclaimed Adjacent Territory: 83 square kilometers]
[Hostile Territory: 156 square kilometers]
[Ancient Region Threat: Approaching in 4 hours]
[Current Army: 1,200 active units]
[Recommendation: Immediate defensive preparations]
"Defensive preparations," Lucas muttered in a tone filled with disdain. "This system still thinks we’ll defend like cowards."
He pointed to the vast area between his territory and the Ancient Region. "Selena, look at this empty territory. Thirty square kilometers completely unclaimed. Perfect for... the project I’m planning."
Selena studied the map with interest. "My King, what do you have in mind?"
Lucas smiled with a sinister expression. "We won’t wait for them to come. We’ll make them come to the territory we’ve already... prepared."
He activated the Territory Expansion interface, but not for claiming territory normally. This was something far more sinister.
[System: Territory Expansion options]
[Standard Expansion: 50 souls per square kilometer]
[Military Outpost: 100 souls per square kilometer]
[Fortified Settlement: 200 souls per square kilometer]
[??? LOCKED OPTION: Corrupted Territory]
[Requirements: High-level necromantic power, 500+ souls]
"Corrupted Territory," Lucas muttered with fascination. "This system has options that are... interesting."
Selena stepped closer, her eyes gleaming with dark anticipation. "My King, with my newly acquired power, I can sense the nature of this option. It’s not just territory expansion—it’s complete environmental transformation."
[System: Corrupted Territory analysis]
[Effect: Transform 30 km² into a hostile environment]
[Features: Roaming undead, environmental hazards, psychological effects]
[Maintenance: Requires constant necromantic energy]
[Warning: Process irreversible]
[Current available souls: 523]
"Perfect," Lucas nodded with twisted satisfaction. "But I want more than just corrupted territory. I want to create... a masterpiece."
He turned to Selena, his eyes alight with creative brutality. "With your current power level, how many enhancements can you give this corrupted territory?"
Selena closed her eyes, concentrating on the new abilities she had acquired. "My King, with the Celestial magic I have absorbed, I can create... a paradox. A territory that is corrupted but appears normal from the outside. The perfect trap for unsuspecting enemies."
[System: Advanced Territory Corruption unlocked]
[Selena’s Enhancement: Illusion Masking]
[Effect: Territory appears normal until enemies enter]
[Additional features: Psychological warfare, selective targeting]
[Cost: 300 souls + continuous energy drain]
"Excellent," Lucas smiled with terrible appreciation. "Begin corruption process. But I want you to integrate specific... features."
He activated the detailed planning interface, displaying a blueprint for the territory that would become the ultimate death trap.
[System: Slaughter Zone Blueprint]
[Zone 1: Entry Area - Appears as abandoned settlement]
[Zone 2: Hunting Grounds - Roaming undead with stealth capability]
[Zone 3: Psychological Terror - Environmental horror effects]
[Zone 4: Final Trap - Concentrated death magic]
[Estimated enemy survival rate: 3%]
"My King," Selena stepped forward, her eyes alight with euphoria, "this is... brilliant. But I want to add a personal touch."
"Speak."
"Blood Fountain network," Selena whispered in a voice filled with dark excitement. "With my newly acquired power, I can create a fountain that not only collects blood, but also spreads vampiric corruption. Anyone affected will slowly transform into... something that serves us."
Lucas stared at Selena, his eyes gleaming with absolute fascination. "Approved. Begin implementation immediately."
[System: Slaughter Zone creation initiated]
[Territory size: 30 square kilometers]
[Corruption level: Maximum]
[Special features: Vampiric corruption, roaming undead, psychological warfare]
[Estimated completion: 2 hours]
[Soul cost: 450 souls]
[Warning: Process will be visible to all nearby Lords]
The corruption process began with a spectacular display of dark magic. Selena hovered above the chosen center territory, her crimson eyes burning with a painful intensity. Dark energy flowed from her body, spreading across the entire area with systematic precision.
Lucas watched the transformation with growing fascination. The ground began to change color, vegetation withering and transforming into twisted parodies of life. But most impressive was the subtlety of the illusion Selena created—from a distance, the area still looked normal.
"My King," the Abyssal Commander stepped in with a report, "multiple Lord signatures detected. They are observing the corruption process from a safe distance."
Lucas smiled with a sinister expression. "Perfect. Let them see. Curiosity will bring them closer."
He activated the communication interface, broadcasting a message to all nearby Lords.
[System: Public Message sent]
[From: Lucas Nightveil]
[Message: "Territory expansion complete. Area now available for claiming. First come, first served."]
[Recipients: All Lords within a 100-kilometer radius]
"Brilliant psychological warfare, My King," Selena replied without stopping the corruption process.
"They’ll think the territory is an abandoned, failed expansion."
Lucas looked at the radar interface displaying the movements of the various Lords. "Selena, how long do you need to complete basic corruption?"
"Thirty minutes for basic infrastructure, My King. But for full implementation with all features... ninety minutes."
[System: Corruption progress]
[Basic territory transformation: 34%]
[Undead placement: 12%]
[Illusion masking: 67%]
[Blood fountain network: 8%]
[Psychological warfare systems: 23%]
Suddenly, a warning notification appeared on Lucas’s interface.
[System: Enemy movement detected]
[Lord Baron Aldric Ravencrest approaching]
[Army size: 800 units]
[Distance: 15 kilometers]
[Estimated arrival: 45 minutes]
[Intent: Territory claiming]
Lucas stared at the notification, his eyes burning with predatory excitement. "Our first customer. Selena, prioritize basic traps for the entry area. The rest can be completed once they’re inside."
"As you command, My King," Selena replied, shifting her focus to the entry zone. Dark energy flowed with doubled intensity, and the ground began to transform into something far more sinister.
[System: Priority corruption - Entry Zone]
[Stealth undead deployment: 78%]
[Camouflaged pit traps: 45%]
[Psychological horror triggers: 89%]
[Blood fountain activation: 34%]
Lucas activated communication with the army divisions still in the castle. "All units, move to observation positions. Do not interfere with whatever happens in the slaughter zone. This is... an experiment."
He turned to face Selena, his expression radiating cruel anticipation. "How many enemies can you handle simultaneously with your current power level?"
"With the blood fountain network active, My King, I can maintain vampiric corruption on up to 200 targets simultaneously," Selena replied, her voice trembling with excitement. "But what’s more interesting... every corrupted enemy will become a temporary ally."
[System: Vampiric Corruption Mechanics]
[Infection Rate: 67% per minute of exposure]
[Symptoms: Loyalty shift, enhanced aggression, pain immunity]
[Duration: Until the blood fountain network deactivates]
[Side Effect: Permanent Psychological Damage]
"Magnificent," Lucas muttered with twisted appreciation. "We’re not just going to kill them. We’re going to make them kill each other."
Another notification appeared on the interface, displaying information that made Lucas smile with a sinister expression.
[System: Additional enemy movement detected]
[Lord Commander Theron Blackwood approaching]
[Army size: 1,200 units]
[Distance: 23 kilometers]
[Lord Duchess Lyanna Goldmere approaching]
[Army size: 950 units]
[Distance: 19 kilometers]
[All targets attracted by "free territory" message]
"Three armies," Lucas muttered in a voice filled with dark satisfaction. "Over 2,900 enemies will voluntarily enter the slaughter zone."
Selena paused the corruption process for a moment to stare at Lucas, her eyes burning with absolute adoration. "My King, this is... perfect. With three armies at once, the power we will gain..."
"Will be enough to face whatever comes from the Ancient Region," Lucas finished, his tone trembling with anticipation.
[System: Slaughter Zone status]
[Corruption level: 73%]
[Trap density: High]
[Undead population: 200 roaming units]
[Psychological warfare: Active]
[Estimated enemy survival rate: 1.2%]
Lucas watched the approaching armies with eyes gleaming with predatory hunger. "Selena, there’s one more thing I want to add to the slaughter zone."
"What is it, My King?"
"Broadcast system. I want every Lord within a 200-kilometer radius to hear exactly what happens to armies that enter our territory."
Selena smiled with a truly terrifying expression. "Psychological warfare on a continental scale. Brilliant, My King."
[System: Communication broadcast activated]
[Coverage: 200 kilometer radius]
[Recipients: All Lords within range]
[Type: Audio/Visual feed from the slaughter zone]
[Purpose: Psychological intimidation]
Suddenly, Lucas received an incoming communication that made him smile with a terrifying expression.
[System: Incoming Message]
[From: Lord Baron Aldric Ravencrest]
[Message: "Nightveil, the empty territory you claim is too large to defend properly. I will take some of it to expand my territory. Don’t try to resist."]
Lucas stared at the message, his eyes alight with twisted amusement. "Confident bastard. Selena, how much longer until the basic traps are ready?"
"Ten minutes, My King. But even with a basic setup, they will experience something... unforgettable."
[System: Enemy status update]
[Baron Aldric: 8 kilometers away]
[Commander Theron: 12 kilometers away]
[Duchess Lyanna: 10 kilometers away]
[All armies maintaining approach course]
Lucas activated response communication with a deceptively casual tone.
[System: Outgoing Message]
[To: All approaching Lords]
[Message: "Empty territory? Free? Feel free to take as much as you want. I won’t interfere."]
[Broadcast to: All Lords within a 200 km radius]
Selena stared at Lucas with eyes burning with absolute fascination. "My King, they will think you surrender or are weak. This will make them even more aggressive."
"Exactly what I want," Lucas smiled with a terrifying expression. "Aggressive enemies make more mistakes. And in the slaughter zone we create..."
"Mistakes are fatal," Selena finished, her voice trembling with dark anticipation.
[System: Slaughter Zone fully operational]
[First enemy army: 5 minutes to entry]
[Broadcast system: Active]
[Continental audience: 47 Lords watching]
[Estimated entertainment value: Unprecedented]
