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He performed the ritual of transformation himself, rather than being forcibly raised by a Necromancer.
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He performed the ritual himself, rather than being forcibly raised by a Necromancer.
Well, before that, Giovanni was just a regular person, and becoming a vampire is probably what Ples meant.
According to the description of the same vampires from the sixth installment, becoming a vampire is quite an honor for a Necromancer, but the elements of the ritual described differ from what Markel performed (since this in no way resembles a gift from Ashi). And yes, Giovanni was a human who was aware of his actions and became a vampire of his own free will, while he was still alive. As for Nicholas...
Think about it yourself. Relative harmony or a clash of souls?
and raised Nicholas as a mere vampire
Just a simple vampire? He searched for and plundered four great artifacts, raided and destroyed three cities of mages, killed the First in the Circle of the Silver League, and imprisoned the Duke of Unicorns, all to raise this simple vampire.
If Necromancers go to such lengths to raise every simple vampire, then I'm really worried about Aschan.
Although, if Nicholas could somehow rebel, he would kill Marcus, because as a commander, Nicholas is stronger. Here, mind control is essential; Marcus had no other options.
Even without mana control, Nicholas would have lost to Marcel with such powerful magic.