37 VII. Training (1/2)

”No need.

Only the stars shone in the sky. Today is the new moon, the day when the power of the night family is at its lowest.

He hadn't seen anyone since, and his journey was going well. The path was becoming clearer and clearer, and they would probably reach the city in a few days.

Once they reached the city, it would be difficult to conduct practical training. No way, she couldn't show off her vampire powers in the city.

Near the oasis. I asked her to teach me the art of combat around the fire.

I frowned, and Senri, perhaps in a panic, spoke a little too quickly.

Don't get me wrong, it's not that I don't want to tell you ....... It's not that I don't want to teach you,......, it's just that me and End are too ...... different. A person's skills are only as good as the person. That doesn't mean it can't help you.

”The ...... and ............ bodies are the same. Isn't it the same to use?

For now, yes. But ...... soon, I'm sure, it won't be.

He says with a somewhat sorrowful look in his eyes.

The smile is nice, but the expression on your face is also very suggestive, if inappropriate.

We, the demise knights, will learn to move our feet and breathe. We, the Knights of the End, learn to walk and breathe. We learn to evade and pass attacks first. Because we can't take the blow of a powerful vampire.

I see. ...... That makes sense.

The more blood I suck and the more negative energy I store, the more powerful I become. There is a limit to the growth of the human body.

Certainly, if there is a disparity in fundamental physical abilities, even if we have the same physical form, technology will be less of a priority, if not useless. If wounds can be regenerated in an instant, I would consider taking it.

Blessings can be used to enhance physical abilities, but they are consuming. A vampire's power is essentially indestructible. We're always at a disadvantage when it comes to endurance and physical ability.

”I don't think so. Nevilla and Lefley were both very strong.

............ So we're basically going for the short game. We're going to do the first damage, and as much as possible, we're not going to fight them head on.

These words corresponded to the relationship I had imagined between vampires and demise knights.

The story of the Demise Knight is always a story of hunting monsters. It's rarely a fair fight like a duel.

I understood that Senri's fighting skills were not suited to me.

But that's no reason why I shouldn't know what they're fighting about.

”A true vampire fights like a beast. They're not bound by human reason. I'm sure End will understand when he mutates into a ...... vampire.

After saying that, Senri stood up, lightly brushing the dust from his clothes.

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He was not tall, nor did he have much meat on his body, but he had a graceful appearance that could not be hidden even when he was dirty from his long journey.

He was so attractive that I wanted to nuzzle his neck right now.

Senri drew his sword from his waist with a somewhat graceful motion. It was a beautiful sword made of holy silver. At first glance, it looks like a work of art, but I have seen her use it several times to slaughter magical beasts.

I've seen her use it several times to slaughter demonic beasts. When she held the sword up to her eyes, Senri said from behind the blade.

But ...... I'll give you a little something to do. It is true that your concern is justified. The more you know about how the Knights of the End fight, the better chance you have of surviving.

You're right. He knew what I meant.

I stand up too. I wasn't a big person to begin with, but now that I've mutated and grown, I'm about two sizes bigger than Senri. I hesitate to pull the machete out of my waist. Seeing this, Senri smiled.

You can pull it out. You can come for real. The end won't hurt me now. This is ...... just training. I won't use any release techniques either.

Apparently, there's still a clear power differential. I've seen you fight on my back, so you don't need to worry.

I pulled out my Blood Ruler and held it up for all to see.

A hint of battle burns at the back of my head.

I think. My physical strength is strong. If I swing with all my might, I could cut a rock in half.

I don't think it's something that a human being can withstand, but I think I can handle it ...... by braking in case of emergency. If you suddenly stop your arm with all your might, your arm might break, but don't worry, it will regenerate.

I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to do it. She leveled her feet lightly and narrowed her eyes.

I'm coming.

Come on.

First - a little test.

He kicks the ground hard and swings his machete down with all his might from diagonally above.

Senri said he'd evade and pass. Then all you have to do is deliver a blow with enough force that she can't catch it.

She's strong. Stronger than I am, but I think you're underestimating her.

The threat of the Demon Knight is his immense blessing. I haven't come up with a way to deal with the release attack, but without it, I should be able to hold my ground.

Perhaps to avoid hurting me, Senri does not have the same blessed armor on his body as he did in the face-off.

Senri took a step back to avoid being hit by the blade that sliced through the wind.

This is a great way to make sure that you don't get caught in the middle. You don't need to take a hit like this.

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're doing.

I told you that you could go all out on the end .......

”Yeah ......, yeah.

I know your humanity. But it won't do you any good if you don't give it your all.

I know you're a human being, but if you don't give it your all, it won't matter. ...... Senri isn't giving it his all, either.

She's using a real weapon. If by some miracle I kill Senri, how am I supposed to live?

You're right, that wasn't a full-on blow.

I remember the first time I fought a hexenbiest under Lord's orders. If I wanted to, I could swing a machete while my body destroyed itself. It's a blow a vampire's strong body can't withstand. If it's just a sword, I could cut a man in two with the weapon.

Perhaps sensing my hesitation, Senri sighed deeply.

And then, right in front of my puzzled eyes, she lightly shifted her collar to expose her white neck and said.

”...... Okay. If you can defeat ...... me, you can bite my neck.

What?

You can bite my neck if you can beat me.

My heart, always beating faintly, is beating strongly. Before I knew it, my breathing became ragged and the heat in the back of my brain increased.

Still, that was the first time I bit her neck and sucked her blood. Just one time.

Getting blood from her fingers was also a pleasure. But burying my face in her neck and sucking her blood directly is incomparable. The feel of her hair on my cheek, her smooth skin on my lips, everything is imprinted in my mind.

I was told not to hold back, but her blood is precious. The production rate won't be that fast. I couldn't ask for it so many times when I was so exhausted from the long trip.

”Don't be silly, .......

This is just a training exercise. In response to my words, Senri traced her index finger down her neck. A somewhat seductive gesture.

”You want to bite me, right?　Vampires, young and old, male and female, all ...... like to bite necks. When they catch their prey, they restrain them tightly and take their time to suck the blood. .................. end, eyes bleeding.

That's a nice suggestion. That's bloody. If I had to choose between wanting to bite and not wanting to bite, I'd say I really want to bite.

There isn't a vampire who wouldn't be shaken by the lure of the most exquisite prey.

He licks his tongue. I can feel the palm of my hand rolling me around, but my hand gripping the machete is also getting stronger.

I wonder if Senri is licking me too much.

I open my eyes and take a deep breath to calm myself down.

”Are you getting into the habit of getting your neck bitten?

At my provocation, Senri didn't move an eyebrow, just gave a small smile.

”Maybe I am. Come on, End.

Come on, End. I'll make you regret seducing a harmless girl like me.

I'm going to put you down, and I'm going to put my fangs into a little nick on your neck, and I'm going to take a long time to taste your blood.

I gave in to the urge and kicked the ground as hard as I could, and pounced on Senri with the speed of a cannonball.

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Fast. No, not fast--good.

The machete, which he swung with almost all his might, did not return any response. Senri was right in front of him. I can reach her and she's right in front of me, but all my blows fall flat.

It's been a long time since I've fought a vampire ...... with such strength.

A whispered voice rang in my ears. The sweet scent of her hair tickled my nostrils. He's asking me to attack him.

I swung the machete as I felt the urge, but it didn't hit me as if I was slashing at a phantom.

Senri's footwork was minimal but fluid. For a moment, I felt as if I were dancing.

It was just too different. So this is a second-rate ”Knight of the End”? I had seen him fight the Lord from a distance, but now that I was actually facing him, I could feel the weight of his name.

There was no despair. I just felt a burning in my head.

Senri's gaze followed the movements of my machete, which I couldn't control even with the intensity of it.

This should be my time. But I just can't reach it.