96 Episode 4: The Town of the Immortal (2/2)

”Kyuun.

”No. ...... I searched for a while, but the curtains were too thin. This town, Descend, is almost completely vampire-proof.

”Kyun ......

What a horrible town I've come to. I jumped out of my carry case without a second thought.

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're doing. Senri hurriedly took out a cloak from his luggage and pulled it over me.

The room was unlike anything I had ever seen.

The room was the worst room I had ever seen in my life.

The sunlight coming in through the thin curtains was poisonous even to a lowly vampire like me. But that wasn't the only problem.

I could see it at a glance.

”There are too many crosses in this room, Senri .......

There are crosses all over the decorations to the point of being unnoticeable. And they are extremely close to the vampire's weak point.

One of the weaknesses of vampires is the cross, but not all crosses are bad. It's all about proportion. That's why I don't mind finding crosses all over town by accident, but the crosses that are casually placed all over this room hit my weakness precisely.

A crucifix is not something that will kill a vampire, nor is it something that will relax me. But it does make you feel a little sick to be near it, and I know how nasty the Silver Cross is when I fought Kainushi.

Why did you choose to stay here ......?

As I shiver and complain under my cloak, Senri says, ”I'm sorry.

”I'm sorry. I'm sorry, but all the inns are like this. It was on the gate and we couldn't get it out.

What?　Does this town have something against vampires?

Maybe there is. No, there used to be. It's a common phenomenon in cities that have fought the undead. This town is famous for garlic and silver. Funerals are cremations on the water. There are many rivers flowing through the city.

It sucks. It must have been hundreds of years ago that this country was fighting the undead, but it's taken root as a culture.

If I had been a true vampire, I would have been in a lot more trouble. It's awful. .......

I was a bit worried and checked it out.

”Are you sure there's ............ always sunshine?

”No such city as .......

Apparently, the worst was averted. I made up my mind and deactivated the doggy mode.

My body tingles. But the pain eased as I manipulated the power of the blood to cover the surface of my body. It's not a pain I want to experience for too long, but it's not unbearable. The crucifix keeps my body from shaking, but it's not unbearable.

With trembling hands, I turned my luggage over and put on my clothes.

End, don't be too hard on yourself. The castle isn't in the city. We'll be out of here soon.

Senri had a point, but I hadn't enjoyed the city yet.

I don't think I can go out as a vampire. But a lower level vampire should still be able to manage. The garlic smell could be cut down to some extent by wearing a mask.

I rolled over on my back and appealed to Senri.

Senri, let's go to the bathroom. I need some blood.

I'm in the mood for some blood, hugging Senri tightly. If I could just replenish my strength, I should be able to stand going outside.

Senri cut off my feeble request almost without hesitation.

There's a window in the ............ bathroom. So it's impossible. And it looks like there's silver all over the place, so be careful.