At least, they are quite lucky, because their enemy is not in ideal condition to launch a follow-up attack any time soon.In fact, the Democratic State of Yegristan experienced a much greater loss in their last attack on Teles.They deployed more than 1500 joint personnel, consisting of soldiers and mafia members. All of them were vampires who were confident in their immortality.However, not many of them returned to their base, didn't even reach 100 personnel. Meanwhile, of the 18 A-rank professional guardians they brought from Estuaria for this war, only three survived, Lorenzo Vasquez and two A-rank Mages which Namsqeem failed to kill.Not to mention the death of Charlie Fox, who was actually the puppet leader controlled by Estuaria for the Democratic State of Yegristan.And of course, their biggest loss is Florian. In fact, Florian was Valery's right hand man in controlling Yegristan. But now, the man is on his way back to Sanctity Ridge Tower, with the intention of killing his ma
All these Tetartos and Tritons are like fleas to Florian, just a waste of time. None of them are able to touch him, except for pieces of their flesh and blood spoiling his entire body.In fact, not all the vampires in this small town are intervening with Florian's path. Especially the Defteros who obtained the curse of immortality from him, and of course all the lower class vampires under them.It's not about loyalty. They have learned that when one high-class vampire dies, all those who received the curse of immortality from him will return to being ordinary humans.Like Samuel Bowman, who is currently in Medreisten. He has heard the news about Florian's rebellion, and is even now watching the chaos that occurred in front of the Sanctity Ridge Tower via his smartphone.“This mad kid! What’s he thinking? He selfishly dragged me into this madness, and now he's revolting?” he grumbles in aggravation.How can he not become aggravated? Whatever the final outcome of Florian's rebellion, no
While under Albert’s control, that small specter seeps into Samuel’s head. Immediately, the man’s face turns so mad.“We know, as a vampire, your body can no longer replenish mana naturally,” says Nicholson. “We will wait until you run out of mana first before putting your head back to your body. Just enough to keep you alive, but there’s nothing you can do. There will be no way for you to force that specter out.”“I never expected that one day I would be able to control you like a puppet,” Albert chuckles, before holding Samuel’s head. “Now, before turning you into a puppet, why don’t you show me where your boss is?”Annoyed and panting, Samuel still tries hard to protect his mind, amidst the pain from his neck, and also from his two severed arms.Finally, after a few moments in silence, Albert opens his eyes. “Sanctity Ridge Tower, Roxwin Hill. It’s just one hour from here.”“Screw you,” Samuel grumbles.“Okay, you control him and take us there!” says Nicholson as he takes his leave
Valery is not the only one in the chamber. Venera sits kneeling with a blank face on the left of the throne. On the right stands Catalin, Florian's closest friend for the past hundred years.At the front, there are four other members of the main family, with two of them having their bituminous wings on their back, looking so ready for a fight.Likewise with Florian, whose bituminous wings are still active, and his body is always shrouded in spirit energy.He has to keep exerting this spirit energy and also keeping his alertness at the highest to prevent Valery from taking control over his mind and body.It has drained his stamina a lot, and he has been drinking almost all his blood supplies. The two vials in his hands are the only blood supplies he has right now.“I'm sick of seeing your mask of innocence,” Florian croaks. “I know you were the one who killed my parents. Everything is just your plot to brainwash me, creating an image as a hero so that I will always see you as a savior.”
He pulls the katana which is stuck on his shoulder, and the cut wound starts to heal at a high rate. Soon, Marin throws the katana back at Florian.“Here! I'm giving it back to you!”The katana flies so fast, with its tip directed at Florian’s face. Florian manages to tilt his head to the left to avoid it. But he still gets a shallow cut on his cheek, while the katana is stuck on the wall.Marin gets back inside, and then lands. Now, there’s a unique red mark floating above his head, and some kind of unique brand in the shape of burn marks on both of his forearms. There’s even a thin red aura in the shape of sphere covering his both knuckles.Florian knows this is Marin’s trademark, a powerful aura skill ‘The brand of Ash’, which grants him the blessing of flame.All his attacks after this will have combustion effect, and everyone who touches him will be covered in ash. Marin even leaves traces of burning ground in each step he takes.“Oi, Oi! Marin!” Teddy McDonald calls. “Can’t you c
And one thing that Florian knows about this condition, the man can no longer use his brain anymore. But Marin will be much more savage, fierce, strong, and also fast.The sudden change in Marin’s speed catches Florian in surprise. He isn’t ready yet, and Marin has caught him from behind, lifting him up before slamming his head to the floor.Boom!! Brakk!!!It’s so heavy that it creates a massive crater on the floor. And soon, the floor crumbles and they both fall to the floor below.It turns so quiet for a moment, before Marin gets out from the falling debris. He is really like stupid beast, without any correct mind.He just walks away, confused, not finding his opponent. In fact, Florian shouldn’t bee too far away from where he fell.Well, he is completely depending on his instinct rather than reasoning. He looks around, and roars fiercely with rage, like asking for more. And soon…Blaarrr!!!The debris covering Florian is blown away. The man raises, with body fully covered with thic
Florian’s face turns a bit gloomy, and somewhat hopeless. He just realizes how pointless it is trying to stop Valery.“I’ve tried to kill him,” he says as he approaches Venera. “But I couldn’t do anything.”“I know,” Zamira affirms. “As long as you are under his curse, you can never confront him.”Florian gently holds Venera’s head, and soon, the girl gasps and startles. She looks so clueless, with a pale face and tears welling in her eyes.The moment she recognizes Florian, she immediately hugs him, like a frightened baby looking for protection.Florian knows Valery can control Venera again and takes her from him. But at least, he knows there is another way he can do to free Venera from the curse.“It’s okay! You are safe now! Let’s get away from here.”He then invites Venera to follow him, heading to the broken part of the wall. He spreads his wings, intending to leave that tower by flying.“Florian!” Zamira calls.“Thank you for freeing me from Catalin's ice cage. But I can’t help y
Even though they still look as scary as usual, none of them release their war cry like the old time. And Dean doesn't feel any evil intentions from them at all.They stay there, as if they are waiting for something. Soon, their leader, Erkin, appears from the darkness of the forest, stepping forward while patting the few comrades he passes, and then greets Dean.“Dean! Morton!” he greets, in stammered words.“Oh? You can speak? And you even know my name?” replies Dean with a little surprise.“Live! Peace! Eat! Humans! No more,” says Erkin.Everyone looks confused, unable to grasp what Erkin is trying to convey. Later, a female hypfixasu, Erika, conveys Erkin’s words fluently from behind the pack.“We are very grateful because you have freed us from the shackles of Albert Lawson. We just want to live in peace, and will never bother humans anymore. So, please! Stop hunting us.”There Dean begins to understand. It seems they have misunderstood, thinking that his presence there is to hunt