Episode 577 There Might Be a Way
-Clang!
A woman on the rooftop of a high-end bar located on the 92nd floor of the Banten Castle threw a bottle of wine she was holding.
At the same time, the vampires lined up against the wall cringed at the strong scent of blood that was pouring out.
Perhaps it was the stress that had increased her appetite that had caused her to rub her forehead after sucking all the blood out of a vampire working at the store.
“How many stores did you say were affected?”
“Six places as of this morning.”
A man dressed in a neat suit stepped forward.
Herald, one of the few people who can maintain composure even in a tense atmosphere.
He was Shinepa’s confidant and the one who received the thickest blood from her. At the same time, he was also the direct descendant of a powerful vampire that no longer exists.
Since she was also a person who was difficult to treat carelessly, Shinepa’s voice, which had been angry, also softened a bit.
“He is a clever man. He is causing trouble by mentioning Caliber’s name.”
“What are the chances that the real caliber moved?”
“It’s not that I don’t have any. I have had seizures periodically. I’ve had similar things happen in the past.”
Even though they were both vampires, the one who had been in the tower longer than Shinepa was Harold, so Shinepa couldn’t help but be troubled.
It is clear that there is another force operating under the name of Caliber, but there is a possibility that the rumor is true.
It’s a difficult situation either way. No matter how the process goes, they’re the ones who will suffer.
Her faction in particular was in an even worse situation.
“You said that Jahal was moving.”
“They have been appearing more frequently near our area. There has been no direct conflict so far, but I think it is only a matter of time.”
As several business establishments are being robbed, the once stable balance of power is tilting.
While Shinepa was running a red-light district and a gambling house, Jahal was running a gang including a manpower agency. As the atmosphere in Bant Castle became more tense, the guards and special forces were patrolling around, targeting Shinepa’s territory.
It is also true that Shinepa’s position was lowered due to the damage to his business establishment, as both places were supplying blood to high-ranking officials of the Bant Castle who had been turned into vampires.
It was holding out for the time being, but if other stores collapsed, it was clear that customers would turn to Jahal.
“And this is still confidential, but Caliber attacked again this morning. The body was collected separately by the collection team, but it is uncertain whether it will be possible next time.”
-Bang!
Shinepa slammed the table at his words and bared his fangs.
“Even if you’re crazy about blood, you should be a little crazy! Do things without regard to the time!”
Not only for Shinepa, but also for Jahal, the person called Caliber, or more precisely his brother, was the biggest customer, but if he behaved like this, it would be different.
He’s been up there for a long time and has had his fits periodically, but never has the mood been this bad.
Shinepa was seething with murderous intent at the atrocities committed by those who deserved to be protected the most.
“Find him. And deal with him. I can’t stand to see him run wild any longer.”
“The clean-up may be difficult.”
“If we continue like this, the aftermath will be the same. As time goes by, Jahal will be in the same situation. I’ll ask that person as well.”
“I will try to convey it.”
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Even as he answered, Herald thought that Jahal would ignore the request.
He was a greedy man, and he would know very well that if he held on the same way, the first one to fall would be Shinepa.
‘That would be different if their workshop wasn’t safe either.’
The smell of blood began to waft from the back alleys of Bant Castle.
* * *
Even just basking in the sun can help change your mood. You could call it a sense of leisure amidst the intensity.
“It’s a shame. It’s hard to know what to do during the day.”
“Isn’t this more than enough?”
Miya looked tired as she watched me sitting on the window sill of the inn.
After a few days of diligent work, we were able to blow up quite a few workshops.
Naturally, there was chaos in the Bant Castle, but there were no civilian casualties. To be exact, there were no casualties among the general public. That’s because the ones who died were vampires.
Of course, there were casualties among the monster hunters belonging to the Vega Party during the process, but there weren’t many.
Of course, this was a story only known to those in the know.
-Breaking news, the building has collapsed for a second time. All 13 people inside are dead.
-People are anxious. Is it because of the aging building or is it because of terrorism?
-This incident is a series of reports of an unidentified person committing terrorism by a corpse sculptor.
It is known that vampires have been living as if they were normal people, causing numerous casualties.
It’s going the way I wanted it to. If you stir things up to this extent, there’s bound to be a reaction.
I heard there was a conflict between vampire forces. I heard that even a business establishment that I had never touched was destroyed.
I heard it from Odric’s source, so I’m sure it’s true. They’re probably showing their teeth using this commotion as an excuse.
If we fight each other, it’s good for me.
That aside.
“How is it? Are you getting used to controlling your strength now?”
“Somehow.”
I also became interested in Miya’s growth.
It was on the second day. I attacked the business establishment with Miyado. Of course, the two of us moved separately from the Odric group.
Miya’s transformation was progressing, albeit slowly, and if she couldn’t shake it off completely, she needed to gain the strength to control it herself.
I took him with me because nothing improves your skills better than actual combat.
‘Definitely different from ordinary vampires.’
I don’t know who opened the door, but it was clear that it wasn’t any ordinary guy.
It wasn’t like he transformed into another form or used any magical powers, but he was able to wipe out most of the enemies just by changing his body.
At first, there was a rejection reaction, but since the resentment towards vampires was also great, now there was no hesitation in using force.
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I was a little worried that I might be growing a human weapon.
‘There’s nothing wrong with that.’
Because it’s important to be able to protect yourself in life. Especially in a world where real monsters live.
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I also like that Miya gets stronger and it becomes easier to take her to the field.
Even now, I’m still asking Miya if there’s a vampire who bit her, but there hasn’t been much result.
I didn’t expect much. I expected that at least someone of the named level would ask. There’s no way the culprit could be among these scumbags.
Given the potential that Miya shows, I’m considering her to be the leader of a faction.
It’s not just a guess. It’s because of the special nature of being invited to the Vega party.
-dripping
“It’s time.”
“Is it like that already?”
With a knock, Ether came in.
At first, I was amazed at what I was doing, but it turned out well and I was able to get an invitation to the Vega party.
I was going to go in anyway, but it’s better to be formally invited than to sneak in.
Vega Party. It’s not exactly clear what this place is. It’s clear that it provides equipment to other monster hunters and helps them catch vampires.
‘I’m saying that you never move openly.’
The vampires probably know that the Vega Party supplies weapons, but they don’t attack much.
Maybe it’s not that they don’t attack, but that they can’t. When I saw it, it was a place with tight security.
The tightly closed space was like a kind of castle wall, so it seemed like it would be effective at least in defense.
There are also monster hunters of level 1 or higher like Eder, so it might be a bit tricky to mess with them.
“let’s go.”
I followed Eder with Miya.
We were the only ones invited. Audric and the others were not invited.
“This way.”
Near the Vega party, when Eder, who was looking around, sent a signal, a crack appeared in what appeared to be a wall.
-Drrrrrrr
-Cheeeeeek
Steam poured out with the sound of gears turning, and the wall split left and right, creating a door.
Was the entrance at the front just a trick? Or is this the way to get in secret?
I don’t know which one is correct, but to this extent, I feel like it’s not thorough, but rather paranoid.
Most of the Bant Castles use gas lights for lighting, but this one has glowstone installed.
I don’t mind the darkness, but Miya has no night vision, so she was able to enter comfortably.
‘What is this? It feels like a laboratory.’
There are rows of bare walls and doors with palm-sized windows.
I glanced at Miya and saw that she had an unfamiliar expression on her face. It seemed like she hadn’t come here when she was invited either.
-Kkaaaaaaah!
A scream was heard at that moment.
As I frowned and headed towards the place where the sound came from, Eder grabbed my shoulder, but I ignored him and went in.
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The door didn’t open right away because it was locked.
-Crack!
When a door won’t open, it’s usually because there’s not enough strength. I threw the dangling doorknob on the floor and looked inside.
Four people who appear to be researchers. One man is fixed on what appears to be an operating table.
“Who, who is it!”
“What are the guards doing!”
“You can’t just come in without permission. You can’t give unnecessary stimulation to the adaptor!”
Two researchers come to stop me from the sudden intrusion.
Are they conducting illegal experiments or forcibly kidnapping people and using them as lab rats? That’s the first thought that comes to mind, because there are a lot of crazy people in closed groups like this.
If what I thought was right, then this isn’t a place to hold hands either.
“When you are undergoing a transplant, you should experience as little stress as possible.”
“transplantation?”
Eder blocked my path.
It’s a transplant, huh.
“That was it.”
I checked the left shoulder of the screaming man.
It has a magical engineering device connected to it that the monster hunters call a gear.
The energy of the mana stone entering inside and the blood vessels rising up blue as if in rejection of it.
It was noticeable that his whole body was twisting, perhaps because of the pain, but it didn’t seem like something forced. His body was restrained for the safety of the researchers who were implanting the gear.
As evidence, there was no sign of torture or abuse anywhere on the man whose limbs were bound.
“I lost one of my arms to a vampire. Normally, I would retire, but it’s a different story when I equip the gear. Of course, it puts a lot of strain on my body.”
“Is this what you wanted?”
“Gears are transplanted only when the person who lost a body part wants it, even among those who have been verified. There are not many gears that have been verified for safety.”
Well then, I have nothing more to say.
After all, it was a choice you made yourself to become stronger. If a monster hunter who can’t use skills wants to show off his unconventional strength, he has to take on that much risk.
In some ways, it seemed like they were trying to get someone who should have retired to fight again, but in other words, it also meant that they had to do something like this to maintain balance with the vampires.
They regenerate their limbs even if they are cut off, but they are not human.
“Is that person also first class?”
“It will probably happen when the gear is transplanted. He was already a good person.”
He lightly brushed his chin.
“Is there a low probability that the gear will be safely installed?”
“We usually see it as 64 percent. Even this figure is based on accumulated data.”
“The cause is that, just looking at the cancer, it seems like mana is entering the body directly.”
“It is true that it is burdensome to inject in this way, even though it is controlled through a device.”
I know the gist of it too.
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When the world was in shambles and Mana Stones were discovered, there was an experiment to artificially create hunters.
Judging from the fact that no hunters have emerged from the experiments so far, it seems that they have all failed.
The important thing is to safely accept the mana from the mana stone into your body.
“Let me take a look for a moment.”
Maybe there is a way.
