72 CHAPTER XIV: Prisoners of War (1/2)

Knight of the End. It's a synonym for the strongest in this world.

Their name is synonymous with hero, and their power to control a special energy called blessing surpasses the power of many powerful and incomparable outsiders.

Many tales of heroes are their stories, and the Knights of the End, made up of the Knights of the End, have created many legends. Their targets of destruction are usually necromancers and undead, but depending on the situation, they may fight against a mere demon lord.

The Demon Knight is essentially a purifier of darkness. The energy of the blessing is powerful, but it can only purify the undead, not subhumans or dragons. So, although I understand that depending on the rank of the knight, defeat is quite possible, I was still in disbelief after hearing Monica's story.

As you can see from Senri, the demise knight is as strong as an ogre. There's no way they'd take me prisoner if I could easily deal with them. I haven't even had a mock battle with Senri lately, but I haven't even been able to capture her yet. Well, maybe I can't blame her because she can fly when she needs to, but considering the physical capabilities of vampires, this is not unusual.

I've been thinking about Senri, and I'm starting to miss him. It's a little early, but I think I'll go home now. .......

But he is a prisoner of the Demise Knight. If that's true, then there's a chance that he's a friend of Senri's, and if I save him, I'm sure Senri will be happy. Maybe he would say, ”Good job, End,” and give me some blood. I'm sure she'll forgive me if I'm a little rude then. My fangs tingle.

Besides, it's possible that the captive has blood as good as Senri's. There's also a chance that he'll let you have a small taste of his blood if you help him. But it's very unlikely.

I followed Monica to the iron door that I was curious about when I came here.

At the end of the door was a staircase to the basement. Apparently, live prisoners are kept there. There is no sign of the prisoners yet, but the murky, stagnant air gives a strong sense of death.

I didn't think Master End would be interested in ...... demise knights.

They're my enemies. I've fought them before.

Well, they've just given me a bad time. .......

Nevilla and the others gave me the sun, and I don't have to tell you about Epe . Senri wouldn't let me catch him, and he wouldn't let me suck his blood.

But Monica, misunderstanding my words, only sounded impressed. Apparently, she doesn't really think that I could be Senri's dog at all.

As I walked down the stairs, I found myself in a row of rude prison cells. There were several fully armed subhuman soldiers standing guard nearby.

It smelled of death and despair. No voices could be heard from the prison. Perhaps the screams had died out. The ragged, emaciated prisoners were treated much worse than Lu.

The prison was divided into several categories. Women, children, men, and the elderly. Perhaps they were divided by popularity, but the treatment seemed to be the same.

Some of the girls were as old as Senri, but knowing the blood of the best, I couldn't resist. It would have been better to let them all go and get the blood from Senri.

It was a tragic sight, but my emotions were barely moved. The prisoners didn't say a word even when they saw me. They may have thought I was a humanoid demon.

I lightly touch the collar with the Night Crystal. I whispered to myself as I looked for a pretty girl who could still be a good bleeder if I fed her.

”It's a mess.

”It's in bad shape,” I said, ”because it keeps growing, and I hear it doesn't taste all that different.

That's why they're so savage. And you're so skinny, it's not so easy to hug you. The skin does not look good, and he needs to take a shower. ...... I'm used to Senri's blood. I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one.

The most popular are women and children with soft flesh. The freshest are the most popular, so we don't have the finest.

”Monica, make sure they're well fed and in a cleaner cell.

Monica's eyes widen as I say this with all my heart and strength.

”What?

”I'm a gourmet, I can't take this much blood. I'm a gourmet. I can't take this much blood. I need some exercise, too.

Well, that's .............

Bloodsucking for us is not just a meal. We're here because you want to apologize. Did you cheat on me?　Or are you going to give me Monica's blood?　Hmm?　Who do I have to beat up to get you to do what I say?

Not just anything. I want a good, happy blood sucking. It's time for some dazzling pleasure.

I wasn't expecting that much, but I'm not disappointed at all. Even if I have to fight cannibals, I want to suck their blood.

I'm not sure if Senri would be upset if I sucked the blood of a prisoner of war, let alone ...... Monica.　I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to do it.

”I understand, Master End. I'll figure it out somehow, someway. Please forgive me.