102 CHAPTER X: Town of Immortal Persons ④ (2/2)

In the first place, what is the ”Night Crystal”?　At first glance, it is just a piece of stone. We know that it can be cut to look like a jewel, but we also know that it is quite fragile.

How could it have been lying in that place?　Could it have originated from the Demon Lord of the Shadow, as Senri had predicted?　But the Demon Lord of the Shadow was destroyed a long time ago. Why was it still there?　And on the other hand - why was there only one left?

Apparently, Razal and the others checked the passage. The reason why they didn't find the night crystal is because, as I said, it looked insignificant, but undead can instinctively detect that crystal. Even though the passage was newly exposed when the wall collapsed, it was already several years ago.

There's no way it's still there.

No, before that, those crystals are not something that can be sensed from a distance.

The night crystal is in my possession. The reason I didn't leave this place is because what happened was too unnatural.

Besides, if this was the place where the night crystal came from, it would have been a shame to just leave after getting one. Since it had been destroyed twice already, I would like to collect as many as I can, including spares.

I thought of swallowing the crystals, but that would be too shallow considering the logic of disappearing signs. If I put an object that absorbs negative power inside my body, my power might be greatly reduced, and my body is sadly often reduced, so I don't feel safe even if I put it inside my body.

I can run away after I sense the worst signs.

Senri looks up at me with the same clear eyes he had when we first met.

”I've made a promise. Baron, even if the signs disappear, this city is too hard for you. Let me know if you need anything.

I'll be fine. I can live with a little.

I've been through a lot since I came back, but even that's better than before.

Senri will be there for you. There's water everywhere in this place, in case you get caught off guard and lose your strength. I rub my tongue over my aching fangs and clasp Senri's cold hand.

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The specialty of [Descend] is garlic. It's so common that it's hard to find a meal in the whole city that doesn't contain it.

The place we chose to meet was an upscale bar. This was one of the few places Senri had researched that served food without garlic.

There is a tax on garlic-free food in this city.

I want you to go to ...... and take down the people who set that tax.

I complained to Senri for the first time since I came to the city. We have an excellent sense of smell, and it's not like we can kill vampires by putting garlic in our food, but this is completely harassing.

But Senri's blood was sweet, and it would give me the same pleasure. She's not eating garlic for me. She's doing it for me.

The entrance was in the basement. Down a white staircase and through a fancy door.

As Senri had said, there was hardly a whiff of garlic in the bar, and although there were a fair number of customers, they were well dressed.

I guess even in a city like this, there must be a certain number of people who prefer not to eat garlic once in a while.

The mercenaries we saved last night were waiting uncomfortably in a corner. I imagine mercenaries drink heavily, but there was only a small glass on the table in front of them.

I lifted my sunglasses and approached Senri, hugging his shoulders and calling out to him enthusiastically.

I lifted my sunglasses and approached Senri with enthusiasm, holding his shoulder. I'm a little busy during the day too.

No, no, you saved my life. You saved my life. I owe you a thank you.

His voice was a little blunt, but I guessed that was because he had lived his life that way. There was no hostility or fear in his expression.

I have not had much experience in communicating with others except for killing each other, but I know this because I have read a lot of books. When negotiating with mercenaries, you just have to show yourself strong.

I proudly sat down in front of an empty seat and ordered a mug of the strongest liquor I could find. The bartender's eyes widened slightly, but he didn't say anything.

After we had parted ways, I rejoined Razal and the others to check on the situation in more detail. I didn't know anything last night, but I promised my employer that I would get some more details. Since the undead had been wiped out, this was the only clue we had left.

Razzal and the others seemed to be a little nervous. As they had been surprised yesterday, the combination of a man who wore sunglasses at night, who was much younger and stronger than they were, and a beautiful silver-haired girl who looked like no one else, must look like they had a lot going on. Especially when you meet them in an old castle at night.

I smiled as friendly as I could and said.

”Let me introduce myself. I'm Barron. Baron Sylvis. I'm a vampire hunter. She is ...... Lu. I'm Lou Sylvis.

”Vampire Hunter”?　Oh, and .............

Senri's eyes widened. It's a good idea not to use the name Senri as it may be hunted by the Knights of the Apocalypse.

It's a name you might see occasionally, but it's worth being wary of.

My ad-lib self-introduction caused Razzal and the others to look at each other.

Vampire hunters are probably rarer than the Knights of the End. And from what I've seen of Kainushi and the others, they're odd. That's a good name to have in this town. The cursed Arbatross was a vampire hunter, so I should be too.

I glanced at Senri's expression and said proudly.

We have the same last name because I'm his son-in-law. We're very much in love. If you make a move on my wife, I'm going to punch you in the face, so be prepared.