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The first type is a complete blood count. This test measures different parts of your blood, including red and white blood cells, platelets, and hemoglobin. A CBC is often included as part of a regular checkup. Second, basic metabolic panel. This is a group of tests that measure certain chemicals in your blood, including glucose, calcium, and electrolytes. Third, Blood enzyme tests. Enzymes are substances that control chemical reactions in your body. There are many types of blood enzyme tests. Some of the most common types are troponin and creatine kinase tests. These tests are used to find out if you've had a heart attack and/or if your heart muscle is damaged. Fourth, Blood tests to check for heart disease. These include cholesterol tests and a triglyceride test. And lastly, Blood clotting tests, also known as a coagulation panel. These tests can show if you have a disorder that causes too much bleeding or too much clotting.

Just like that, an hour had passed since Gregory went unconscious. Fein and Michael stayed in the office to monitor Gregory's state. They talk about various and their incoming mission of finding Kidd's whereabouts.

"Actually, I have a proposal to captain that would let him live longer," Fein said thoughtfully. He had already decided to divulge it to Michael, and he might help him convince Gregory.

"Do you have means to prolong lifespan?" Michael's eye lip up and he stared at Fein with his bright eyes.

Fein shook his head. "That's not the case. Captain's body is deteriorating. Even if he prolongs his lifespan, it won't help him much." He paused for a little and saw that Michael was listening to his every word intently without interrupting.

"Continue." Michael nodded.

"I knew someone. He is the Blood Primogenitor." Fein hesitated for a little before saying.

Michael couldn't help but raise an eyebrow at the unfamiliar word. "What? Blood Primogenitor? That's the first time I'm hearing that term."

Fein took a deep breath. He can't really blame Michael for not knowing it. After all, only a few people know about Lucius's secret. Even the existence of vampires is only known by important people or a few nobles in the degu society.

"Blood Primogenitor is the ancestor of vampires."

"I understand." Michael sighed and turned his head at their captain with a complicated expression. "You're telling me this to help you convince the captain to be a vampire? But I can't assure you that he would agree."

"That's enough. If the captain didn't agree, I can only find another way." Fein smiled in a carefree manner.

"Brat, I heard the two of you." Gregory suddenly stood up on the ground under Fein and Michael's incredulous faces. Then touched his chest for a while and sighed. "I've been awake since a minute ago. I didn't expect that I would experience a heart attack. It seems I'm already getting old. As for your suggestion. No... I don't want to become a vampire. You can't convince me to become one, and I won't tell you why."

Gregory smiled at them. "Don't worry about me. If my end is near, then it's near. I'm already satisfied with the way how I live my life. And let me guess, the blood primogenitor is Viscount Lucius?"

Inwardly, Gregory felt moved by his two half-students. Feeling their care for him gives him a warmth that he only experiences with his family. But he didn't really want to become a vampire. It's not that he was repulsive to them. He just wants to stay human. Born as a human and dies as a human. He loves his race, even if he knew the darkness of humanity.

"See..." Michael smiled awkwardly. He knew just how stubborn their captain was... He also knew the reason why. He stared at the floor and he felt his eyes become moist. 'Huh? What's happening?' He quickly suppressed the depressing feeling lingering inside him.

Michael had already known Gregory for a long time. He knew some of his captain's story. 𝐟𝙧𝐞e𝔀e𝐛𝐧𝐨𝚟𝑒l.c𝗼𝙢

"Yes, it's Viscount Lucius." Fein nodded. He feels quite disappointed that Gregory refused his suggestion. He had already treated Gregory, his friend, and a father figure. And he doesn't want to see him die if there's a solution. But he knew that he can only respect his decision.

'It seems I need to think of another option.'

"'He's the one!?" Michael swallowed. Although Lucius' identity as a Blood Primogenitor was confidential. As an S rank, every degu user in the degu society knew him because of his high ranking on the S rank official list. He blinked and stared at Fein. Seeing his seriousness, he couldn't help but ask. "I have always wondered about it. Why is he still a viscount? With his strength and status as an S rank, he should be a Duke right?"

"The mind of people at the top are always complicated. They probably didn't want to give Viscount Lucius a high title because he's not a human. Giving him the title of Viscount is already considered generous enough." Gregory said. He took a jar of water, then poured it into the glass on the desk, and drank it.

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"That's the case. But even though he's only a Viscount, his influence and voice in the San Luebisto kingdom are even more powerful than that of the Duke." Fein knew some of the inside stories regarding this after being with Sofia for a long time.

"So that's the case. Would you like to help me? I want to become one." Michael said.

"What? A vampire?" Fein glanced at him with incredulity.

Gregory almost spits the water in his mouth and he looked at Michael wide-eyed.

"My strength is already falling behind you. I want to try every applicable method to catch up with you. If being a vampire can help me enhance my strength, why not?"

"Are you serious about that?"

"Ummm. " Michael stared directly at Fein's pupils without blinking.

"Well, I must warn you. It won't really enhance your strength unless you can access blood energy. That way you can obtain vampire abilities. And if you are talented enough..." Fein looked at Michael deeply as he thought of something.

"What?" Michael asked straightly. "Well, I'm confident with my talent as long as you don't compare me to you."