90 Special Part 1: The Seriousness of the End




 I feel like a long time has passed since my new life as an undead.

 Of course, I know that the actual time that has passed is not that long. However, it is no exaggeration to say that this time was equal to everything I had experienced before I was born, as I had been lying in bed alone for a long time.

 At first I was a freshman. Then I gathered the power of death and became a ghoul, and by eating the residue of the Lord, I became a lesser vampire.
 He had a mentor, Senri, who shared his blood with him and made him stronger. He learned the art of combat. He also learned to use a little magic. After a deadly battle with Arbatos, I took away the ability to turn into a dog, realized how to use the ability of the Dark Stalker, and awakened to my own dormant ability, the Carth Steel.

 And now, through my fierce battle with the Demon King, I have gained even more power.

 I've learned how to use the power of blood, and I've taken away the "Curse Flame" - I haven't mutated to the next level yet, but my abilities now are far greater than when I first mutated into a lower level vampire.

 As I stood in the middle of the room, arms crossed proudly in human form, Senri frowned and said.

So. ............ What are you trying to say? End.

 Even with a frown on her face, Senri is beautiful. If I were in dog form right now, I would be wagging my tail.
 Senri looks at me in disgust every time I wag my tail, but even if I try to stop him, he won't stop. It was an irresistible fate for a dog.

 Senri Sylvis is my heart now.
 As long as she is on my side, I am confident that I can make enemies of the whole world and not become a monster.
 With a serious look on my face, I say to the one I love the most.

"Revenge, Senri .......

 I gather the power of my blood in my limbs. I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure I'll be able to do it.


"Ribe......ンジ......?


 I'm not sure if the demise knight can see the flow of power in the blood, but Senri's expression strengthens. But it's too late to realize the blunder now.


 I pointed a finger at her and said.








Senri, let's play! I'm going to challenge you to a game of tag that we played before, where you played with my innocence with your cowardly hands.

"What?

If I can catch her, I'll do what you said last time and let you do what you want with her!

 I was inexperienced back then. I didn't know how to use my powers, I didn't understand the strengths and weaknesses of vampires. I'm different now.

 Regardless of the outcome, I survived the fight to the death with the Demon Lord Rynell. I may not be able to beat Senri, but I should be able to catch him. No, I'll get him. And we'll end this long layover.


 Senri gave me a dumbfounded look as I proudly declared war on her. And I actually said "dumbfounded".

 But I'm serious. Senri was too much for me at that time. Playing with a vampire's innocence, even for the sake of training, is even more demonic than the demon Monica.

 Senri and I were facing each other in a room at the inn. It's a twin room, but it's not that big.
 Of course, there's no oasis like last time. I can use magic to evaporate a little water, and given Senri's personality, I'm sure she'll be careful not to hurt me, so this place with few places to run is a great advantage for me.

 I was vigilantly watching for the right moment. It had been more than a week since I'd gotten blood from Senri, so I didn't have a lot of blood to spare, but I chose this timing because blood tastes best when it's dry, which is a perfectly natural decision.

 The best blood, at the best time, is the best way to get it.

 Senri lets out a small sigh.

I was surprised to see you at .......

"You can say that now, Senri. I've grown while I've been away from Senri.

 Of course, I don't use spellfire. No growing claws or fangs. Of course not, since my goal is not to hurt Senri.
 But even with that, I'm confident I can catch Senri.

 He touched the finger that Senri had thrust at him and brought it down.

I didn't tell you that you could do whatever you want with .............

"Now you're freaking me out, Senri! It's not fair!

I didn't say ....... And if you want blood, you can have it. It's a little early, but I knew you'd be here soon.

 Senri brushed her hair back a little. I gulped, but shook my head with a will of steel.

 No, no. It's not just blood I want. It's the wine of victory. I know a way to make Senri's wonderful blood taste even better.


"Senri, this is ...... a vampire's instinct. I want to catch Senri and get his blood!

"............

The first thing I'm going to do when I get Senri is take a shower with him. After we've cleaned ourselves up, we'll wipe ourselves down and go to bed naked. Then we'll spend the night slowly sucking her blood! I want to take Senri's soft, slender body down and suck his blood! This is a vampire's instinct! This is a vampire's instinct. That's why, on the day I lost the game of tag, I swore to God that one day I'd get my revenge. That day is today!



 At the cry from my soul, Senri's cheeks twitch a little, which is unusual. Her neck turns a little red, and she smells wonderfully of blood.
 But the scent of Senri's blood, as she writhed and thrilled in the pleasure of bloodsucking, was nothing compared to this. It's okay. I've been practicing with Monica, so I can handle it.

...... end, vampires don't have such instincts.

I'm sure you'll be fine. ...... Maybe it's love?

 I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea. That's why I want to suck her blood.
 Blood-sucking is also an expression of affection for me. That's why I'm a little sad when you reject me so much. You've already given me blood regularly. You can give it to me any way you like.

Stop, End. You're welcome to keep getting whiter and whiter, but it's not going to keep the tension up. ......

We're going to play tag! If you catch her, you'll have to ask her to say "I love you, End" instead of killing her voice while she's sucking your blood. And not just once, but many times.

 I'm hungry for love. I'm hungry for love, which is not surprising since I've been through a lot in my life. If I could suck blood under such circumstances, a drop of blood would keep me alive for a month.
 Senri was trembling, which was unusual. Her trunk is a little shaky and her feet are a little unsteady.
 This is part of the plan. If I can make him lose his cool, my odds will be even better.

 I'm ready for this. I will put aside all pride and do everything in my power to make this dream come true.
 I'm as determined as I was when I fought Lynell," he told Senri.

So, Senri, if you think it's okay to let me suck your blood while saying 'I love End', then I want you to be caught by me.

"......

 I don't want to show you the results of my training. I don't want to win Senri. I want to suck her blood. I want to suck Senri's blood while she tells me she loves me. My fangs are tingling. This is definitely a vampire's instinct.

 Senri wobbled heavily, as if he were dizzy, but managed to recover. Then she looked up.

 Amethyst eyes stare at me in silence. I stared at Senri, defeated by the indescribable intimidation.
 As expected of a former Knight of the End. The dignity of a hero is still intact. My body almost trembles in the presence of my natural enemy, but I can't win if I lose my spirit.

 Senri is not perfect. Senri is kind. My words are working. It was a good chance. And the last chance to win.

 Senri: ...... So the demon knight and the vampire are destined to fight.

 I'm sure you'll agree.

"...... Okay, okay. I'm not sure what to do. But ...... this is the last time.

"Okay.

 I didn't understand, but I said I understood anyway. I don't think about the future. The only thing that matters is now.
 Life is short. I had a strange premonition. If I didn't give it my all now, I'd regret it for the rest of my life.

Let's keep the terms fair. I'll never lose, but if I do, you can ...... do whatever you want with me.

"......

 Unfortunately, Senri has no intention of losing to me. I can see an enormous amount of blessing filling her slender limbs.
 Perhaps it's the same principle as the power of blood. Of course, her skill level is nothing compared to mine.

 But I was confident I could win. Senri was better at using his powers, but I was far better at using my physical abilities. And even with the blessing, the demise knight's physical ability is inferior to the vampire's.
 My fight with Sable, the vampire I met at Rainer's place, gave me a lot of information. I'm still a low level vampire, but I'm sure my physical abilities are better than most.

 Senri touched the hilt of his sword on his hip for a moment, but then quickly let go. I knew Senri was kind.

 I see it. I see the flow of his power. A blessing as powerful as a great river filled his whole body, but especially his legs.

"End, you're losing your cool. You need to cool down a little.

"I'm calm. I'm going to defeat Senri today and go further!



 I'm calm. Senri is going to run.
 The only thing I've got going for me is my physical strength. It's hard to catch up in a city with so many buildings that allow three-dimensional movement. In the first place, I can't use my full strength in the city because I have to save my strength or I might destroy the buildings. I don't want to destroy the buildings. I don't want Senri to hate me.

 Besides, she has the power to fly.

 I'll get her before she leaves the inn. In a small inn, my advantage is unassailable. I gulped and traced Senri's thoughts.

 But a battle-hardened senri would have anticipated that I would think that way. How would Senri escape?

 I read her thoughts in a split second.

 --A window.

 The brave Senri would seek life in death. The window was behind me, but Senri would try to escape through the window behind me, not the door to the hallway behind her. She would take advantage of my surprise at her sudden attack and break the window to escape.
 It's a scary strategy that takes into account my understanding of Senri and the fact that she knows I don't want to destroy the building.

 But it's a double-edged sword. In order for the plan to work, he would have to slip past me. That's assuming I'm unaware of the plan.

 I've won this game.
 If Senri tries to slip past me, I'll catch him. And if he tries to escape through the door, if I chase him as hard as I can, I can reach him before he escapes from the inn.

 Senri had a blessing circulating in his body, but it didn't cover him like armor.
 Fair enough. She couldn't be more fair at this point. And that's why she'll lose to me, when I've thrown away all my pride.

 Senri's weakness has always been her kindness, from the first time we met until now.

"Senri, don't be shy. When I suck blood, I say, 'I love you, Senri'.

"............ Talk in your sleep, End. You may think you've won, but I know a lot about vampires.

 Senri's words were not a lie. I wonder if he has a plan.
 There's no water in this room. There's no silver or garlic, and even if there was, Senri wouldn't use it to hurt me.

 It's a bluff. Chill out, Endeavour. Chill out, and you won't lose.
 Manipulate the blood more carefully than you ever have before and build up the power.

"Senri, I don't need a signal. You move, I move.

"............ Yes.

 He lowers himself and watches Senri's every move with all his might. His concentration was so intense that time was slipping away and even his every breath seemed to be slow.


 And then, just as her concentration reached its peak, Senri moved.


 It was a mesmerizingly beautiful movement. In a split second, she turned, leaving nothing but a streak of light in her wake.
 Senri chose the door behind him instead of the window behind me. It was a surprise, but perhaps she had read my thoughts on the matter.

 But no use. I stepped forward as fast as I could without stepping through the floor.
 If Senri is the wind, I'm the beast. All at once, Senri's back is close, and I reach for it.


 And just as my fingertips were about to reach her back, Senri's back disappeared like a puff of smoke. A small sound is left behind.


 I quickly assessed the situation.

 She hadn't disappeared. Senri had turned. Your eyes widen in surprise.
 Senri had chosen a way out. It wasn't a door to a hallway, it was a door to a bathroom. She paused at the thought of this option.

 The door to the bathroom was out of her mind. Why hadn't I thought of that? 
 Because the bathroom in this room has no window. In fact, even if you break through the wall, you can only go out to the next room, not out.

 Could it be water? Are you planning to use water to trick me again like last time?

 What a bad idea. Now I have a spell to dry me off. It's the kind of magic that ordinary people with a little magic can use in their lives, but with the vast amount of magic that vampires have, I can evaporate water instantly. Even if you can't make a river dry up, you can still make water in the bathroom.
 In the first place, showers are my weakness, but they are not my weakness. I can't walk on running water, but I have no problem with water falling on me from above. Well, water will fall according to gravity unless there is a good reason, so it's still a problem.


 You win. I smiled and opened the door to catch Senri, who was hiding in the bathroom.


 --I stopped myself.




 I can't go in there. I don't want to move my hand. I don't want to touch the knob.

 It was a unique weakness among the myriad weaknesses of vampires.

 Vampires cannot enter a house uninvited .......  

 I'm not sure if you've heard of this, but I'm sure you have.

It's not fair, Senri! That's not fair! That's not fair! It's not a game of tag!

"...... Shut up. End ......

 That's the first time I've ever been told to shut up.
 I've never been told to shut up. I'm not sure if Senri is reinforcing the door behind the scenes, but the door doesn't budge even when I apply a little more force. My instincts kicked in and I grabbed the knob, but it was locked and wouldn't turn.
 All I could do was scream and beg for Senri's mercy.


All I could do was scream and beg for mercy. You're being cruel.

"End, I love you so much, be a good girl.