44 Episode XIV: Vampire Hunting ② (1/2)

The pain is still lingering. But if you have the strength, you can move.

The undead are not supposed to be in pain.

I have a lifetime of experience that allowed me to recover quickly and escape the smoke screen, but I rarely feel pain, nausea, or dizziness.

If I were to be struck suddenly and forcefully in a weak spot while knowing little about pain, I would stop moving.

It was a terrible fighting technique. If I hadn't been me, I would have been killed.

And I hadn't even managed to land a single blow on Kainushi.

Feeling a stinging sense of defeat, I walked from roof to roof, trying not to make a sound, and returned to the inn.

It was unlikely that Kainushi would come after him any time soon. But there is no time to lose. I want to take a shower and wash off all the powder, but I have to give up. Our lives are more important.

I've had a rough go of it, but I've got what I need.

The Night Crystal. Perhaps it's not a fake.

I don't know how Kainushi and the others captured me, but if I can hide my negativity, I'm almost as good as a human.

You can have it. Peaceful days are within my grasp.

Hiding in a city far away. With the Night Crystal, I'm free to go out and buy food. You can live comfortably for a while, with the occasional blood.

I entered Senri's room and took on the luggage I had packed.

His body was still in pain, but it was much better than at first. The powder must have come off when he flew around the roof. I don't think I'll have any problems surviving ....... It was fortunate that vampires do not need to breathe. If a lot of it had gotten into their bodies, they would have felt a burning pain in their guts.

I put my hand on the window. I'm meeting you near the exit of the city.

The first one to get back to the inn was to take the luggage. That means Senri hasn't escaped yet.

The woman called Albatross ...... was certainly as strong as I am, but I don't think that's enough to beat Senri.

Don't worry, it's her. It's also possible that she's taking it easy on him so as not to kill him.

He brushed off his swollen hands and tried to cover up his anxiety.

--Just then, in my vision, the night sky suddenly glowed white.

The air shuddered, and the sound of destruction echoed in the distance. I had seen that scene before.

It was the light Senri had used to dispel the Shadow Dragon in the battle against the Lord.

The light disappeared in an instant and the darkness returned. But it was unusual for Senri to use a technique with such physical destructive power on a person that it could blow up a house.

He jumped from the window and looked in the direction of the light. My hesitation was short-lived.

I shouldn't have gone to help.

Senri is strong. I'm sure she won't make a mistake, and even if Kainushi joins us, she won't be a huge burden. In fact, I might even be a hindrance. Her blessing is a strong poison for me.

Surprised by the lights and sounds, I weaved my way through the people who had come outside and entered the alley.

Then I ran towards the meeting place.

§.

Try not to kill them, Senri said. For her, hunting vampires was not evil.

The Knights of the End are very small in number. The vampire hunters were necessary to the world. And as a fan of the Knights of the End, I'm of the same opinion.

The undead deserve to be extinguished. I'm just a pathetic monster fighting against it for my own selfish reasons.

I don't want to be attacked, but I don't hold a grudge. I don't kill unless I'm about to be killed, unless I'm in too much danger.

Resentment breeds resentment. In that case, it is better to take advantage of the warmth of your enemy.

There are plenty of ...... enemies out there anyway. One or two less enemies won't change that. Maybe there is a small chance that one day my safety will be confirmed.

I hid near the gate, between the buildings, and waited for the Senri to arrive. Focusing all of my senses, I look for any sign of the Kainushi approaching.

The quiet night of the city was somehow melancholy.

By the way, I didn't get a chance to look around this city either. I was too busy taking care of Senri, and I had promised not to go outside.

I don't mind that I had a good time nursing her, but I wonder if there will ever be a time when I will be able to walk around with a big smile on my face.　I just want to go shopping and take a walk. .......

The wind blows. Suddenly, I sense a sweet smell and look up.

It's still far away, but it's Senri's smell. You move your head to look in the direction of the scent. I squint in the darkness.

Thank God, ......, I'm safe. No, I believed it. .......

But immediately a strong feeling of discomfort crossed my mind. Frowning, I think. I scolded my still aching legs and ran off.

Senri's blood is indeed sweet. The flesh, skin, and hair from which it flowed smelled like the finest fruit.

But it couldn't have been strong enough to reach this far.

My speed did not slow down at all even though I was carrying a load. A person who happened to be walking on the street was surprised to see me running so fast and opened the way.

I caught sight of Senri shortly afterwards.

”Senri, ......!

”............ en, de ......

Senri had wounds all over her body. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

The blessing on his body is much weaker than usual.

His limbs smelled strongly of blood. Not spilled blood. It was the familiar scent of Senri's blood.

Her beautiful silver hair was stained with blood, and blood dripped from her left side, which she held tightly with her left hand.

The sweet, strong scent made me forget the pain and my consciousness wavered. Her purple eyes caught a faint glimpse of me, and her body collapsed as if she had cut the thread.

I hurriedly stepped forward to support her. As soon as Senri's body touched mine, a strong shock of pain shot through my body. Her hair touched my cheek, and my cheek burned.

I stifled the scream that came out of my mouth and slowly laid her body down on the ground.

My body was covered with a thin layer of white steam. Not as much as when I was hit by a silver bullet, but my instincts warned me.