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‘But why is a vampire, an elder at that, rolling around here when he should only be seen so much later?’
It was much later that vampires set foot on the Central Continent.
As the damage to humans increases and the vampires grow in power, it also becomes a dungeon.
Eventually, the Empire and the Holy See will reach a point where they even declare a holy war… but this is a story for the future.
Even the elder-level vampires did not come to the central continent during the Holy War.
All they did was hunt down the humans who set foot in the Shadow Principality to wage war.
“But it’s here now. And to anyone who sees it, it looks like it was kidnapped?”
Although it was difficult to completely grasp the situation no matter how much I looked into it, it was clear that this was a very messed up situation.
Surely it’s not like the ending is a bloody murder where the vampires all die as soon as they open their eyes after being encouraged to investigate the coffin?
If that’s really the case, I’ll just burn down Mobius headquarters. Even though the headquarters location hasn’t been revealed even after 15 years, I’ll somehow find it and burn it down.
As he made that pledge, the vampire’s eyelids fluttered.
Anyone who saw it would think, ‘I’m going to open my eyes soon.’
Accordingly, Dojin’s heartbeat also quickened.
Because if the awakened Elder wanted to, it would only take a moment for himself and the entire city to be dyed in death.
‘I want to believe that I won’t be killed instantly because it’s a quest, but… I’ve only gotten my butt kicked by this damn game once or twice.’
Wait a minute. Could this be the disaster that wiped out the entire Marzia territory?
As ominous thoughts began to arise, Dojin began to wonder whether he should attack it right away before it opened its eyes.
But it wasn’t put into action.
Because making a preemptive strike would certainly mean destroying the slim hope that ‘it’s a quest, so I’ll avoid being killed instantly.’
“Umm… … .”
Eventually, the elder opened his eyes.
And the first thing the Elder said and did was… … .
“Oh, hello? Huh? Whoa!”
He was a little surprised when he saw Dojin, then he nodded and greeted him, but then he lost his balance and fell forward.
“… … .”
Sigh. What the hell. What the hell is going on here?
A new message appeared in front of Dojin, who felt a sharp dizziness as he looked into the empty space.
[Quest choice appears!]
ominous coffin
[The vampire girl found inside the coffin appears to be in a very weakened state for some reason.]
▷Don’t be fooled by their beautiful appearance. Vampires are the enemies of humanity! If vampires regain their power, countless people will be put in danger, so let’s kill them right now while they are still weak!
▷He doesn’t seem like a bad vampire after all. He wouldn’t be caught in a place like this for no reason, so let’s hear the circumstances first!
※If you choose option 1, the quest will be completed immediately.※
Dojin, who had done countless quests since his previous life, knew exactly what the two choices meant.
If you choose the first option, this quest ends here as written below.
If you want to be satisfied with a reasonable reward without taking any more risks, the first option may not be a bad choice.
On the other hand, the second option would be a bottomless pit of choice where the reward would be greater, but you couldn’t predict how far the quest would go.
If you step in out of greed for a bigger reward or curiosity about the story behind it, you may see blood.
However, Dojin, who had seen the two options, chose the second option without hesitation.
‘In this world, you can’t change much without taking risks.’
If you act like a coward, you can grow up safely.
But that won’t make you the best.
When it comes to taking risks, you have to take them, overcome them, and be a few steps ahead of others to become the best.
And above all, no matter how much we accomplish, if we don’t change the future in which this world is headed toward destruction, it will all be useless.
‘When you have the opportunity to change something, you definitely have to change it.’
Dojin, who had made up his mind, approached the vampire who was writhing on the floor like an octopus, unable to control his body.
“Excuse me? Did the teacher make me like this? I think… the person who said he could lift our curse was someone else. Does he have other business?”
He couldn’t even turn his head as if he had no strength at all, and he was rubbing his cheek on the floor, speaking in a way that was unnecessarily polite.
Dojin, who only knew of vampires as bloodthirsty lunatics and elders who slaughter humans without saying a word but do not need blood, could not help but feel a considerable sense of alienation.
“… I didn’t make you like this. There was just a chained coffin, and when I opened it, you were there.”
“I see. But if you don’t mind, could you please help me up?”
“If you answer my question, I’ll think about it.”
“Question? Aha. Judging from your rapid heartbeat, you’re nervous because you know I’m a vampire? Oh… I was stupid. I forgot that the Central Continent people perceive us as bloodthirsty monsters.”
Hmm. Elder nodded his head slightly, groaning as he finally turned his head.
With the ball pressed against the floor, Elder gave Dojin a completely harmless look.
“But you don’t have to worry! Unlike those who are strongly affected by the curse, I am an elder who is not affected by the curse! I will not drink your blood!”
The elder was speaking with his eyes.
Do you have any further questions? Please feel free to ask. I am ready to answer them all.
I’m not doing this because I want help.
That elder was just so kind. That’s what I felt.
Although the appearance of the strange elder was disconcerting, it was true that information gathering had become easier.
“Bloodsucking… No, you people of the Shadow Principality don’t need to avoid the sun, and you never leave your land where the night lasts forever. So why are you, an Elder, here?”
“Aha, you were wondering about that? Indeed, our Shadow Duchy has been in the Duchy for a very long time due to the non-aggression pact between the Empire and the Holy Emperor that was made 1,500 years ago. My father also tried to keep that promise.”
But… the elder continued with a sad expression and a trailing off voice.
“Is it because I have been suppressed for too long? The people of the duchy are now completely consumed by the curse of vampirism. Unlike the elder vampires who are sufficient with only the food of darkness, I guess they have reached their limit. That is why I came to the central continent to see if there was a way to solve the curse that is tormenting the people of the duchy. And luckily, I met someone who was able to help me.”
Looking at that impressed face, I felt like a naive college student nodding her head in awe at a quack who approached her and asked, “Do you know the Tao?”
“…What did that person say?”
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“He listened to my worries and sympathized with my sorrow, and he said he would help me find a solution. If I, a vampire elder, just cooperate with the experiment, then other people, like the vampire elder, will not have to covet human blood as long as there is darkness-”
“Hey, you little punk!”
Dojin finally couldn’t bear it anymore and screamed.
There is a limit to how much you can feed sweet potatoes.
It wasn’t worth listening to any more.
This foolish elder went on an expedition (runaway) to the Central Continent with his own worries, and it seemed like he got caught by a scammer as soon as he got back.
The result is that I am locked in a coffin and am like this without even asking.
Dojin pressed his temples against the headache that was boiling up from deep within him.
In the back, the women who were imprisoned are still crying, not knowing what is going on.
“Hey, people of the Central Continent. If you’re crying because you’re scared of me, don’t worry! I’m a vampire, but I can survive without drinking human blood. Don’t you think seeing red blood makes you dizzy? So you don’t have to ask me to spare your life!”
The kind-hearted vampire elder was comforting the crying women, thinking that they were begging to be spared because of him.
‘Whew, let’s just accept it. This isn’t something that happens for a day or two.’
Anyway, once you’ve chosen an option, you have to act accordingly.
The only fortunate thing is that I had a feeling that something like this would happen after seeing the quest message that popped up after seeing the coffin, so I prepared for it.
“hey.”
First, Dojin decided to recruit some useful personnel.
Of course, the elders crawling on the floor were not included.
I’d rather have some imprisoned women be of more help than this stupid elder.
“Eek!”
But it seemed like this wouldn’t be easy to incorporate either.
Just looking at them makes them want to play.
It was truly a sad and pitiful sight, but the circumstances are the circumstances.
I can’t give you any more consideration.
‘It would be better for those women to keep them alive by scaring them rather than coaxing them to death.’
Dojin, who had made up his mind, spoke to the woman who seemed to be the most calm.
“Stop crying.”
“yes yes?”
“Make him stop crying.”
As Dojin’s mood suddenly changed, the women who had been crying stopped crying on their own.
They froze like prey before a wild beast.
“If you want to live, listen to what I say. I went undercover to capture slave traders, and to do that, I plan to take you out.”
The expressions of the women who had been rolling their eyes as if trying to understand what they had heard changed.
“Excuse me, is that true?”
A question full of distrust. But it cannot hide the faint hope that is blooming.
But it wasn’t all good for women to have hope.
After a little while, the crying that had stopped will start again and they will shout ‘Please save me’ in a different direction than before.
To prevent that, Dojin hit the player.
“However, I don’t have the capacity to leave alive even those who are acting like luggage. So if you don’t want to stay here, listen carefully. These are the conditions for you to leave here alive. One, don’t cry or annoy me. Two, do whatever I say without question. Three, don’t ask questions. Do you understand?”
The distrust in the women’s eyes gradually faded, and a longing for life blossomed.
The women nodded, biting their lips to hold back their tears.
Looking at them, Dojin gestured towards the back.
“If you understand, hold it up and be ready to move at any time. There may be some commotion outside, but don’t panic. When I signal, run out immediately and follow my instructions. Do you understand?”
“Oh, I see.”
The first to answer was, of course, the woman who had been the bravest from the beginning.
Dojin said, pointing at her.
“From now on, you are the leader of the women locked in here. When you come out, take care of the women locked in the other rooms and follow them. They will listen to what you say more than what I say, since they are in the same situation.”
The woman nodded and answered.
But Dojin had already gotten up and turned around.
“I think this is good enough.”
Dojin, who had come out, walked to the end of the prison block, leaned his back against the wall, and used his telekinesis to adjust the positions of the five oak barrels that the men had personally brought.
Dojin, who had finished his preparations like that, called out to them loudly.
“Vicky! And the rest of you! Come here!”
Dojin’s voice echoed far into the distance along the narrow hallway.
A moment later, Vicky’s high-pitched, pointed voice returns from the other end of the dark, almost pitch-black hallway.
The men’s shallow laughter also overlapped.
“Why-? Is it over already? Or did you get so excited that you killed everyone already-? I’m telling you, there are no refunds-!”
“Don’t worry, I don’t need a refund! Instead, how about you come and see this? I don’t want to watch it alone! If you don’t mind, we can enjoy it together! Vicky, you can just watch and I’ll give you more for what you gave, so come over here!”
“What an outrageous pervert customer! Well, I have no complaints since I get paid just to look around! But wait a minute! I’m going to take those idiots who are already standing up!”
After hearing the answer, Dojin charged the spell into the magic circuit.
And focus on the sound.
No footsteps have been heard yet.
And then… the sound of stepping is heard overlapping.
Several of them are a bit heavy, and one is light like a cat.
Get out with the guys.
Soon, their silhouettes appeared in the dark hallway, toward the prison cell, which was lit by torches.
