"The Night King, the Founder?

Huh. Oliver has a nose for vampires, I'm sure of it.

　There are those who call themselves Demon Lords.
　It is a title given by the weakest and most numerous humans in this world to the one who rules over the natural enemies of humans.

　By definition, Demon Lords come in many varieties. Sometimes it is a wise beast, sometimes a dragon. Sometimes they are even humans.
　Most Hexenbiests live in a world of the weak and the strong. If you have the power, it's not difficult to subdue such beings that are hostile to humans.

　The Lord that Monica is prostrating herself to, Rainer, is also a being that has created a great power by force alone and has come to be called the Demon Lord.

　His hoarse voice had a power that naturally made her feel as if she were about to shrink.
　The strong sense of oppression that she felt even when she was prostrate and not looking at him was probably due to the fact that Monica's instincts were in awe of his existence.

　Rumor has it that she even has the blood of a dragon in her veins, the strongest and most famous beast in the world.

　It's a good idea to take a look at the website and see if you can find anything that might help you.

I'm not sure what to make of this.

Vampires are the very terror of werewolves. I'm not sure what to make of this.

　Vampires can turn those who have sucked their blood into their mates, but the ability is not completely inherited.
　The curse gets weaker and weaker. Basically, the family members are less capable than their master. The third rank means that it spans three generations from its ancestor, the zero rank.
　However, the object that changed Oliver was a family member of a family member of the King of Beasts. The power of the third rank is immeasurable when its source is the famous King of Beasts.

　I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one.

"So, is this man ...... strong?

You'll be able to find a lot more than just a few vampires. It seems to be a little ...... different, but I don't think it's a good idea to antagonize him now. If you can get them to join you, you will be able to conquer Lonburg.

They have many weaknesses.

"Their weaknesses are the reverse of the strength of the ...... curse. They are an abomination, a violation of the laws of life. You know Oliver's power, don't you?

　At Monica's question, Rainer laughed for the first time. His low voice echoed quietly in the dimly lit castle.

He can't die even if you tear him to pieces. I'll change my claws if I have to.

　Vampires - the strength of the undead. The greatest advantage they have over other creatures is their regenerative powers.
　They're already dead. It's no small feat to kill them by force. Oliver has inherited only part of that.
　But what happens when you're dealing with a true vampire who's not only regenerative but also powerful and has many other abilities?

　A hot exhalation caressed Monica's head.

"Stronger men are welcome. But-- you know the rules of my army. I understand your intentions, but I will not bend them, no matter who the Night King is. My men will not be satisfied with that. Neither will I.

"...... as you wish.

　The king's will must be obeyed.
　But how will that work against vampires, where strength is supreme and the law of the jungle is the law of the weak?
　Monica Wurtzbier couldn't help but feel uneasy.



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　Vampires don't sleep. It's possible or impossible, but not necessary.
　In fact, I was awake the whole time Senri was carrying me in the carrying case. Perhaps if I continue to operate in a state of insomnia, I will reach my limit, but so far I have not felt it.

　I had no intention of sleeping in enemy territory. Of course, I wasn't going to slip out on the first day.
　I closed my eyes and waited patiently for Monica to come home.

　Monica's house was located near the castle. Unlike most of the houses down there, which were simple tent-like structures, this was a proper brick house. The rooms were divided into a bedroom and a living room, and although there were no windowpanes, if the door was closed tightly, sunlight would not enter the room.

　It's not as simple as an inn in town, but it's not inconvenient.
　Perhaps there is a hierarchy in this demon king's army. The closer we got to the castle, the more magnificent the buildings became, and the more artifacts there were.
　According to this trend, Monica is at the top of the hierarchy.

　The sun was setting again. As I closed my eyes and waited, I could smell Monica's scent approaching the house.
　The sound of the door opening. A presence enters the house.
　Monica crawled into bed without hesitation, came close to me with her eyes closed and did not move, sat still for a while, and then quietly placed the object she had brought on the floor.

　It didn't seem to want to attack me. I knew it was unlikely, because if he wanted to kill me, he would have attacked me in the morning, but I was a little relieved.

　I rub my eyes and get up.

"Are you awake, Mr. End?

"Yes. Not bad at all.



　It would have been perfect if I could have gotten some of Senri's blood in my sleep. Monica pointed to the items she had brought and said in a clerical tone.

I've prepared some simple clothes for you. I don't know the size of the armor, so--

"Oh, that's fine. I'm not picky about what I wear, and my body is strong. I'll take it off when I transform anyway.

　I'm starting to get used to it since I was completely naked when I was a dog, but I'm afraid I'll lose something important as a person.
　The clothes prepared for her were comfortable and good quality. There was also underwear. When I put on a well-fitting black shirt and pants, I finally felt like a human again.

　A simple question arose and I asked Monica.

I asked Monica a simple question: "...... Does anyone wear clothes in this army?

Almost no one. The clothing is taken from the streets. Armor is popular for protection, but very few people fit into it. Clothing is the most boring thing, so there is a surplus of it. We use them for fuel, but firewood is better.

　Well, the beast doesn't wear clothes. Most of the members of Rainer's army I saw on the way to Monika's house were just beasts. Some of them were bipedal, but even they could not wear human clothes.

So they can dress up.

"That's the advantage of being humanoid.

　Monica's face broke into a slight smile, but she quickly turned serious.

I've told Mr. Rainer that I'm coming and asked his permission to go around. So ...... there are not many humanoids in this army. And the absolute rule in our army is the law of the jungle. Everyone is bloodthirsty, so you might get tangled up.

　It's true that I don't look very strong from the outside. When I became a lower-ranked vampire, my body became a little stockier, but I was still much more docile than the beastly ones.
　But it's better than being a dog, because when you're a dog, you're so adorable.

　I don't want to get tangled up in ...... to be honest. I think I'm reasonably strong, but I don't always want to fight.
　I think I'm pretty strong, but I don't always want to fight.

Can't you do something about it?

It's ...... difficult to get everyone to listen to you. If you want to get something out of this army, you have to ...... win. The officers, with the exception of myself, are all strong men.

　What a horrible place. I don't think it's a human society. ...... Oh, it's not a human society.
　I'm a peaceful vampire who would be happy to share a little blood with you.

　I'm not sure what to make of that.

I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not, but I think it's a good idea to try to avoid killing the person who attacked you.

"...... What?

It's not like they're trying to kill you. I'm asking for your help.

　I rolled my eyes, and Monica bowed her head again.



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　The fortress city of Lomburg was filled with a sense of excitement and tension characteristic of wartime.
　Romburg was originally a city built to block invaders from the north. Therefore, most of its inhabitants are mercenaries and military personnel engaged in battle.

　After a day and night of sharing information, Senri was finally released.

　As a fortified city, Romburg's defense capabilities are unparalleled. The city itself is surrounded by strong walls, and there is water flowing everywhere to prevent vampires.

I was wondering what was going to happen on the way, but thank you very much for your time. If possible, I would like to ask for Senri's help after this. ......

　Laurel, the captain of this trading party, bowed deeply.
　She looked exhausted, as if she had aged a few years since we first met.
　However, her face was a little brighter now, as if she was relieved to have delivered the supplies safely.

I'm sorry, but I have work to do.

　I have to meet up with End somehow.

　In the end, Senri was not suspected until the end.
　A dog that can turn into a person is definitely not normal, and it was a mistake to bring it into the company, but it certainly saved her life. Besides, if you are going to blame them, you must first blame the Chamber of Commerce for bringing in the werewolf.

　The fact that there were no victims of the Baron was also a blessing in disguise.
　Many people believe that this was because Senri was keeping a close eye on him, but the cause of all the victims of this trade is clear.

　Senri almost interrupted him a few times, but he ended up sharing the information without saying anything about Baron.

　In general, the Dark Family is the enemy of humanity. And that perception is correct.
　Senri had also slaughtered many vampires, but all of them were genuine enemies of humanity who attacked people with glee.

　End was a miraculous exception. We can't afford to add to the future victims by mentioning that End followed Senri and stayed quiet. It's sad that End ran away, but it was the right choice.

　Katerina, who had been taking good care of Barron, approached him cautiously.
　She was a merchant girl, a few years younger than Senri.

"Senri-san, ...... are you going to look for Barron?

"I'm going to ............ find him.

Are you going to kill him?

　Katerina's eyes were moist.


　Apparently, he liked Barron so much that he came to feel for him again.

　Maybe he doesn't know the horror of vampires. Senri made eye contact and said.

I'm just going to restrain him for now. Vampires don't turn into white dogs, and no one's blood has been sucked in the long journey. There's still a chance that the werewolf is mistaken--there's a chance that Barron is a relatively friendly demon other than a vampire.

　But," Senri added . But," Senri added, his expression serious as he admonished.

　I'm sure End will forgive me.


"True vampires are terrible beings. Enemies of mankind. The Knights of the End are only a good match, but usually ...... no more than a hundred mere mortals are a match for them. Don't forget that at .......


　The End is strong. I'm sure he's no match for a werewolf.

　He's not mutated yet, but he's already a monster.
　His physical abilities are already comparable to vampires, and he has strengths that vampires don't have.

　Things have a way of working together. So far it's been bad.

　The End will know. He will see how terrifying vampires can be when their weaknesses are not exploited.