Though I got the affirmations from the girls, Loretta then spoke up.

「I don’t think this is the best idea, you know. For the next few days, it's going to be eating up their mind and could potentially lead them to do reckless things. It’s better to turn them now and stem their worries.」

I thought about it for a bit, the idea that I would have to let someone other than my Blood Consorts drink blood straight from left me feeling revolted. 

Lilya, sensing my disgust, gave a suggestion.

「You said how you wish to prepare blood. Does that mean that you will be putting them into vials of some sort? Why don’t you do that now while they wait here?」

Once I heard Lilya, I realized how stupid I was being. I have 10 Blood Consorts here, I won’t be running out of blood any time soon. All I need to do is drink theirs to replenish my blood stores.

Then I spoke to all ten of the girls and said. 

「I need you all to remain or return to the room I turned you all in. Loretta, have your attendants bring 50 empty glass vials, as well as a funnel.」

I only got a few affirmations in return, but it didn’t bother me. They will, at some point, all get used to their new reality.

Six minutes later, I met with everyone in the meeting room. The glass vials were organized neatly on the table with the funnel off to the side. Then, walking up to the table, I took the funnel and stuck it in one of the vials I opened. A moment later, I used a Blood Claw to slice open my wrist and let the blood drop into the funnel. It took effort to stop myself from instantly regenerating. 

Ten minutes later, I filled four vials. However, I knew that due to turning so many people, my blood was already running low, so I then called over Lilya, bit into her neck, and started drinking. 

I did that for about twelve minutes before stopping and calling over Loretta before doing the same thing. The process of filling up the vials took over an hour while nearly completely draining Lilya, Loretta, Charlotte, Fiona, Tiana, and Flora. 

I then stored the blood vials in my Blood Vault ability, which allows me to store and retrieve things from the Mortishaven Treasury Vault. After that, I went back to the courtyard. 

The Soldiers were still standing stiffly at attention, to which I let out a chuckle.

“Ok, now let's begin turning you all. When I call your name, I need you to come over and take the Blood Vial that I will give you. I will then start the process of turning you into Blood Champions. Remember when you feel the urge to drink my blood, DO NOT BITE MY NECK! You are to drink the blood from the vial that you will be given.”

The Soldiers, sensing the seriousness of my warning, all made it clear they understood. 

“Good, now let's begin, first, Sir Arnold ray Vangardia...” I called out. A large, middle-aged man came forward. I could tell right away that he was strong. Then I retrieved a Blood Vial and it handed it to him. After he took it, I bit into his neck, starting the process of turning him into a Blood Champion. Unlike with my Blood Consorts, I did not experience his memories; however, I felt a connection forming. I immediately withdrew and watched as he uncorked the vial and began downing the contents. His Crimson eyes glowed brighter and brighter with each gulp. Finally, after drinking the entire vial, he paused. Then he bowed. “I await your command, My Lord.”

I smiled, pleased with the results. I then gave him his first command. “You have a family, correct? A wife and three kids, 2 boys and a girl? I want you to go and turn your wife into your blood mate, then have her turn your children. Once you are done, return to the courtyard with your family.” 

After giving my command, Sir Arnold left the courtyard. I then continued to call names, completing the same process with each, and three hours later, I finished.

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Elsewhere in the Southern Region

A humanoid wolf was seen sniffing the air, his mind on full alert. He smelled humans, the strength of the smell tells him that they are far, far away. That said, he can still reach them. He needs to for his survival. Because he is a Werewolf, and not just any Werewolf, but a Werewolf Progenitor. He needs to turn a Human girl into his Origin Luna. Which will both stabilize his chaotic and wild energy in him, as well as allow him to start his own Pack. Understanding this, he set off in the direction of the human smell, for his survival, for his future.