Global Lord: My Unit Commander is Vampire Queen-Chapter 14: Dark Castle Foundation

Lucas stared at the system notification with a dangerous glint in his eyes. Five Lords had united to destroy him—an honor he had never imagined. But instead of feeling threatened, he felt excitement course through his blood like sweet poison.

"Selena, how long will it take us to fully activate the Soul Forge?" he asked, watching the anvil still pulsating with dark energy.

"With the souls available, My King can create one Lich in ten minutes," Selena replied in a low, melodious voice. "But I sense something different about this evolution. The energy released is too intense to be a mere tier upgrade."

Lucas smiled—a smile that would make even a demon shudder. "You’re right. This isn’t just an ordinary evolution."

Suddenly, the floor beneath their feet began to vibrate with more intensity than before. The walls of the lair that had turned into obsidian began to stretch and expand. The previously modest-sized dark crystals now grew into towering, giant pillars.

[System: ADVANCED EVOLUTION DETECTED]

[Tier E → Tier D (Premature Evolution)]

[Cause: Excessive Life Essence absorption]

[The structure of the lair is undergoing a major transformation...]

"Impossible," Selena wet her lips with her tongue, her eyes wide with a mixture of awe and dismay.

"Premature evolution? The system has never allowed this before."

Lucas laughed loudly, his voice echoing throughout the ever-changing space. "The system is simply following the most fundamental laws of nature, Selena. Power strong enough can change all rules."

The transformation continued at an astonishing speed. The walls of the lair tore through the old ceiling, growing into towering spires. The obsidian floor expanded, forming new chambers filled with runic carvings that moved like living creatures. Most astonishing was the transformation to the Soul Forge—the previously modest-sized anvil was now a giant altar surrounded by twelve obsidian pillars.

[System: New structure formed]

[Lair → Dark Castle (Tier D)]

[Unit capacity: 500 → 1,200]

[New feature: Castle Walls with embedded defensive runes]

[New feature: Watchtowers with auto-targeting systems]

[New feature: Throne Room with Command Center]

[New feature: Dungeon Complex for prisoner management]

Selena walked towards one of the newly formed windows, looking out with eyes filled with awe.

"My King, this castle is... magnificent. But there’s something strange about the blood flowing along the walls."

Lucas joined her at the window, noting the completely changed scenery. The newly formed castle had gleaming black walls, filled with channels that carried the blood from the previous ritual. The blood had not dried or congealed, but instead continued to flow in complex geometric patterns, nourishing the runes embedded in the walls.

"This is no coincidence," Lucas muttered as he touched the bloody wall. "This castle... is alive. The blood of a hundred victims is not only used for evolution, but also becomes the life force of this structure."

[System: Blood Castle Foundation is active]

[Castle has regenerative properties]

[Damage to the structure will auto-repair using stored blood]

[Castle can absorb blood from enemies for self-enhancement]

[Warning: Castle requires regular blood sacrifice to maintain optimal function]

Suddenly, a loud sound echoed from outside the castle. Lucas and Selena rushed to one of the newly formed watchtowers, using the viewing crystal that had been provided to observe the situation outside.

The sight they saw impressed even Selena. Five armies led by enemy Lords had arrived earlier than expected, and they had already begun to surround the castle from various directions. But what was most interesting was the look of shock on the Lords’ faces when they saw the transformation that had occurred.

"They came to attack a simple lair," Lucas laughed with sadistic satisfaction. "But they found a fortress that could destroy them all."

Below, Lord Varian, who led the largest army, was seen communicating with the other Lords through a communication crystal. His facial expression reflected a mixture of shock and fear.

"My King," Selena pointed to the formation their enemies had formed. "They’re trying to coordinate a siege attack. And look over there—they’re carrying siege weapons."

Lucas focused his gaze on the equipment the enemies were carrying. Ballistae, catapults, and even some magical cannons gleaming with destructive energy. "Impressive. They’re serious about destroying me."

[System: Hostile siege detected]

[Enemy carrying heavy siege equipment]

[Recommendation: Activate Castle Defense Systems]

[Recommendation: Deploy units for counter-attack]

[Recommendation: Utilize Soul Forge for rapid unit creation]

"Selena, how long do we have before they start attacking?" Lucas asked as he activated the newly available Command Center interface.

"Maximum fifteen minutes, My King. They’re positioning siege weapons and coordinating attack patterns." Selena used her enhanced vision to analyze the enemy’s movements. "But something’s strange. They look more desperate than they should be."

Lucas frowned. "Desperate how?"

"Look at their formation. They’ve placed all their elite units on the front lines, and their own Lords have also taken to the battlefield. This isn’t a siege strategy—it’s a do-or-die battle strategy."

The realization of the true situation began to form in Lucas’ mind. "They don’t just want to destroy me. They’re afraid that if I continue to grow, there will be no stopping me."

[System: Analysis complete]

[Enemy using All-Out Attack strategy]

[Enemy’s estimated casualty rate: 60-70%]

[Defender’s estimated casualty rate: 20-30%]

[Recommendation: Use defensive advantage to maximize enemy casualties]

"Perfect," Lucas walked toward the Soul Forge that had evolved into a more magnificent one. "If they want to go all-out, I’ll give them a show they’ll never forget."

He placed his hand on the new altar, feeling the pulsing energy of the souls stored within. "Selena, prepare our units. I’ll create something special to welcome our guests."

[System: Soul Forge activation]

[Available souls: 45 high-quality souls]

[Options available:]

[1. Create 4x Death Knight (40 souls)]

[2. Create 2x Lich (40 souls)]

[3. Create 1x Unique Unit: Abyssal Commander (45 souls)]

[4. Multiple lesser units (variable souls)]

Lucas’ eyes flashed with anticipation. "Abyssal Commander. I wonder what kind of creature can be created with forty-five high-quality souls."

[System: Abyssal Commander creation initiated]

[Consuming 45 high-quality souls...]

[Estimated completion time: 8 minutes]

[Warning: Creation process will result in massive energy discharge]

The anvil began to vibrate with incredible intensity. The black light enveloping the altar grew more intense, and the air around it began to vibrate with an unnatural frequency. Even the newly formed castle walls began to resonate with the energy being released.

"Eight minutes," Lucas counted the time with frightening precision. "Selena, how long until our enemies start attacking?"

"Six minutes, My King."

"Excellent. They will attack right when the creation process reaches its climax." Lucas smiled with dark satisfaction. "Perfect timing for a spectacular debut."

Suddenly, a system notification appeared with great urgency:

[System: CASTLE DEFENSIVE SYSTEMS ACTIVE]

[Watchtowers have identified enemy siege positions]

[Auto-targeting systems ready]

[System: NEW FEATURE AVAILABLE]

[Blood Moon Archers unit type unlocked]

[Requirement: Castle Tier D + Blood Foundation]

[Ability: Long-range attacks with blood-infused arrows]

[Ability: Vampiric shots that drain enemy life force]

[Ability: Moon Phase enhancement for increased damage]

Lucas stared at the notification with wide eyes. "Blood Moon Archers... Selena, is this—"

"A specialized archer unit only available to vampire-affiliated Lords," Selena finished her sentence in a voice that trembled with excitement. "My King, with this unit, we can not only defend—we can massacre them from a distance."

[System: Blood Moon Archers available for immediate deployment]

[Cost: 50 Blood Essence per unit]

[Available Blood Essence: 1,000 units]

[Maximum deployable: 20 units]

"Deploy them all," Lucas ordered without hesitation. "Twenty Blood Moon Archers. Place them at the watchtowers."

[System: Deploying 20x Blood Moon Archers]

[Positioning at strategic watchtower locations]

[Estimation: Enemy army will be in range in 4 minutes]

Lucas turned to face the window, looking at the enemies preparing to attack his castle. "Selena, they thought they were attacking a weak lair. But what they’re about to face is a bloodthirsty fortress, equipped with units they never imagined."

"My King," Selena approached with her eyes glowing red, "this is going to be a beautiful massacre."

"Indeed," Lucas smiled with chilling anticipation. "And the best part is... this is just the beginning."

[System: Blood Moon Archers ready for combat]

[Abyssal Commander creation: 75% complete]

[Enemy armies entering engagement range in 90 seconds]

[System: New access available - Blood Moon Archers]