Chapter 531 – Bloody Dirge (6)
Returning to the dungeon, he hides his hands behind his back and pours out equipment in front of his colleagues who are diligently carrying out their imprisoned roles.
Churrrr!
Just as the vampire suspected of having tuberculosis clearly organized it.
“Everyone, please bring your own equipment.”
People go to the equipment one by one in the order that is closest to them and then go back and put it on.
Then someone asked.
“Did you get information about the volunteer group?”
“Yes, I saved it. Because of that, I came back in a hurry.”
The complexions of people who heard this harden.
“No matter what bad happens…”
“It’s not very good information, but rest assured that nothing has happened to them right now.”
He puts on his gear and explains the whole story to the people sitting around him.
He went up to the second floor and took the equipment.
Information about the sacred blood obtained from the vampires caught in the process.
And there is even a story about them leading a volunteer group deep into the castle.
“This is all the information I found out, and now I would like to ask you.”
I thought about it while coming down here.
What is the most appropriate action for us to take in a situation where the volunteer group is dragged into the territory of the Precious Blood?
First of all, infiltration is impossible.
Infiltration action with not one or two people, but more than twenty people.
It might be possible underground, but it’s obvious that you’ll get caught quickly on the ground.
So what is there?
The best method to take with this number of people is.
After thinking about it, I came up with two similar yet completely different methods.
“Regardless of the details, I think there are two ways we can do it now.”
“What is it?”
“The first thing is to catch them off guard and attack them first.”
The first is, of course, a surprise attack, which is no different from a regular attack.
The other person doesn’t know.
The fact that we removed the handcuffs, came out, and even stole the equipment.
I created an illusion in the storage box, so as long as you don’t touch it directly or get very close, it will buy you some time.
They use this gap to quickly attack the unprotected castle and climb up.
There is one condition that must be followed.
“However, if we make a big fuss, the volunteer group will also have to respond at an appropriate time.”
The volunteer group responded to our surprise attack and fought as if they had been waiting for it.
“Since Mr. Francis is there, it won’t be difficult to respond. But…”
“It would be a problem if we were in a situation where response itself was impossible.”
“That’s right.”
Yes.
That’s the problem.
To be precise, we do not know the current situation of the volunteer corps.
What if they want to respond to our surprise attack but are unable to do so?
At that time, it becomes very difficult.
In fact, a crisis so great that it cannot be expressed even with the word ’embarrassment’ will come.
“What is the second method?”
The second method following the first.
There is no change in the fact that this is also a surprise attack.
However, there is just one difference.
“It’s about reversing the operation.”
“If it’s the other way around…”
“The volunteer group makes a surprise attack, and we respond accordingly.”
In that case, the problem with the situation of the volunteer group, which is a disadvantage of the first method, disappears.
However, this is not a perfect method.
“Instead, the second thing is that nothing will happen if the volunteer group does not move first. And… “The problem is that they don’t really know our situation.”
Ultimately, this means that each method has its pros and cons.
But where in the world is there such a thing as a perfect operation?
We must choose.
“What advantages should I take and what disadvantages should I bear?” We need your choice.”
“Uhm…, It’s not easy to choose either one.”
“But we’re running out of time, so we’ll have to make a decision quickly one way or the other.”
“Which side will have a higher success rate?” .”
It was a time when we were actively talking to make a quick decision in the midst of a complicated situation.
Kwaaaaang-!
Kugugung… !
There was a huge roar overhead.
And the remnants of enormous magical power follow closely behind, shaking the entire body and disappearing.
Everyone’s complexion hardens.
“What? An enormous shock passed by…”
Above your head.
A wave of magical power spread along with a huge collision from quite a distance away.
There is only one person who can show such an incredible clash.
“… It seems like Mr. Francis is fighting something.”
They say that you have to clap your hands together to make a sound.
The fact that such a huge impact has occurred means that Francis’ opponent is also of equal skill.
“Let’s go right up.”
They quickly prepared their posture and began an advance from underground to the surface.
* * *
Tens of thousands, no, maybe hundreds of thousands, millions.
While living as a hunter, he faced countless monsters and achieved victory.
Every victory was thrilling, but no matter how great it was, it was impossible.
Remembering all the enemies who became sacrifices for my growth.
In the nearly 30 years of my life as a hunter, the number of enemies that remain in my mind was so small that I could count them on one hand.
And among them, there are only two enemies that stand out the most.
One is a black dragon.
And the other one was Jinjo, the king of vampires.
‘There is no doubt about it.’
A deep voice that seems to pierce the darkness and bright red eyes.
Just by looking at these two things, he was convinced.
He must be the one sitting on the throne beyond the dark space and glaring at us.
‘Jinjo… !’
For a brief moment, confusion arose in my mind.
‘What happened? Wasn’t he asleep?’
Tracing memories from 10 years ago.
The moment when the final blow, which guaranteed countless sacrifices, cut a long cut through Jinjo’s chest and disappeared.
Having shed a huge amount of blood, he had clearly exhausted most of his strength.
To escape from death, he used his last strength to push himself against the red barrier.
And just before leaving for the castle, he glared at himself and made a prediction as he was helplessly pushed away.
-“Just wait a moment. I will definitely kill you with my own hands… !”
At that time, I clearly heard the conversation between the surviving vampires and Jinjo.
-“Your Majesty, you must go quickly! If you don’t go to sleep right away, your life will be in danger… !”
-“Shut up. “I will walk my own path.”
Sleep taken in an urgent situation where one’s life is at risk.
But Francis did not relax.
Because I didn’t know when they would wake up and be active again.
Afterward, he continued his investigation with researchers.
And after examining some literature and stone tablets with writings brought from beyond the crack, I found out.
Dragons, vampires, etc.
It is said that the sleep of species that live for a long time is so long that it cannot be measured in human time.
According to the interpreted literature, that time is at least a hundred years.
However, even this is only the minimum and can be longer depending on the situation.
I was relieved for a moment when I saw that.
At least in that time, I would be able to prepare sufficiently and kill the sleeping guy.
I didn’t even intend to drag it out for a long time.
I planned to finish him off as soon as I could find a way to remove the barrier through continued research.
That’s why it was confusing.
How was he able to wake up in less than 10 years?
However, the confusion quickly disappeared.
Thanks to reminding me of what I need to do right away.
‘Nothing has changed.’
Whether you are awake or not.
What he had to do was clear.
‘I will kill him today.’
Jinzo.
To completely erase from the world the evil that is eating Romania.
I pull out the sword hidden in my chest.
And I think.
The reason why the so-called duke enthroned them in front of Jinjo.
‘He has not fully recovered yet.’
Jinjo’s means of recovery after waking up early.
The priests of the volunteer corps will definitely have that purpose.
In other words, this chaos and crisis that came unexpectedly was the best opportunity for me.
“Inhale!”
He lets out a short breath and swings his sword.
A perfect strike made in just a moment of preparation time.
A huge golden energy extends from the sword and crosses the dark space, brightly illuminating it.
It is revealed by that light.
Jinjo’s face hasn’t changed at all compared to 10 years ago.
“This… ?”
The first thing I showed was embarrassment.
And those feelings soon turned into joy.
It was the same for Jinjo.
I have never forgotten it.
The golden sword that almost cut my upper body in two.
And the name of the person who fired that sword energy at me!
“Francis Meyer…, It’s you!”
Haha!
A mad laugh rings out.
At the same time, the golden energy reaching the true ancestor’s domain is blocked by a rising red barrier.
Kwaaaaang-!
The huge wave sound created between the two shakes the entire castle.
“Tch, is it a failure?”
Francis takes off the pure white robe he was wearing with regret.
As if in response, Jinjo raises himself from the throne.
He opens his mouth with a deep smile on his lips.
“The meeting between you and me is inevitable. “I was longing for it.”
However.
“I never dreamed it would come to fruition so soon.”
A tingling feeling spreading throughout the whole body.
As if responding to this, the enormous blood energy dormant in his body slowly stretches out.
When Francis felt this, a look of despair appeared on his face.
‘It’s this much power… !”
My prediction was right.
He has not yet fully regained his strength.
But one thing was wrong.
What I mean is that this crisis may be an opportunity for me.
“You’re very old. And I became stronger. “
Looking at him, who has worked hard to build up his skills over the past 10 years, I draw an even deeper smile.
“I was regretting it all along.”
I regretted it all the time I was sleeping.
Being defeated by the enemy and running away in shame?
No.
So what did you regret?
“For not being able to tell you my name.”
A name reminds me of many things.
If you were someone you once loved, you will feel nostalgia, if you are an enemy of Cheolcheon, you will feel anger, and if you are a person you do not want to deal with, you will feel irritation.
So what did he want to leave behind?
The answer is fixed.
“Jasper Vladimir.”
Fear.
“To die with this memory in my heart.”
A drop of bright red blood that fell from the fingertip dyed the world red.
