The Kantika Isle was the main small piece of land East of the continent. It was at the center of the Kantika Isles as well as the biggest of them all albeit housing only one of the Original Vampire Families and no cities or major settlements like Port Heim.There were a handful of small human settlements, mainly farms, all of which were owned by the Kantika family but managed by actual humans that worked under them.The trip to the Kantika Isle took a little over two hours. The boat occasionally rocked back and forth within the darkness of the night and the calm yet eerie waters.Xavier didn’t try to dissuade Leiu, but his facial expression betrayed and showcased his rising nervousness.Setting foot on the Kantika Isle without a proper invitation was strictly prohibited and warranted severe punishment, but Leiu was going to do something even more ridiculous.Attacking the strongest Original Family, especially single-handed, was nothing short of suicidal. Even so, as he saw Leiu’s comp
Moscow, RussiaISB Russian Branch“What do you mean he’s back?!”A man in a black-suit was screaming atop his lungs at his three subordinates: Monk Lao, Izy, and Pablo.They were a small but effective team, but after what happened previously, they had to rush back and report.“Don’t just gawk at me like that! Give me answers!”The man glared at them while huffing and puffing, his boot nervously tapping on the ground. It was clear that this sudden piece of news made him extremely unsettled and unable to cope.“It’s not fully confirmed, but I believe it is him.”As he stared back at the calm blindfolded monk, the man let out a grunt and picked up his phone.He spent the next couple of minutes talking in whispers. He kept apologising and promising that this matter would be dealt with.After a while, the man put away his phone and spoke,“You said he went to Port Heim, right? Go and kill him! It doesn’t matter if he’s the Nameless Knight or not. We cannot take such a big of a risk!”“What
Amilo and his second in-command, Kilya, intercepted Leiu barely a minute after he dashed toward the corridors.Kilya jumped forward and swung her own greatsword but, like an unstoppable bull, Leiu crashed into her with enough force to blow her against the wall and almost knock her unconscious.Amilo’s scimitar took effect and let out the translucent and powerful energy before, shooting toward the crimson silhouette that was almost about to disappear from sight.Alas, even when it hit its target, the intruder didn’t flinch or slow down. It was as if Amilo’s attack didn’t register at all.“A-Amilo… what the hell? He’s growing stronger!”“If you can still move then get up!”Kilya inwardly cursed before wiping the blood off her lips and standing up.In fact, her guess wasn’t wrong at all: Leiu was indeed growing significantly stronger thanks to Inos’ curses. Even without them, the main ‘function’ of the Divine Goblin’s magic was to allow the user to strengthen himself the longer he fought
North-East of the Weiji ContinentThe Blackened Plateau“Your Holiness!”Several Holy Knights ran to the Pope’s side, supporting him as he coughed two mouthfuls of blood.“I-I’m fine. The Darkness has been… temporarily contained.”With a shaking hand, the Pope of the Holy Church used the cane to support himself while backing away from the large jet-black cocoon.Not only did he resort to the potent blessing of the Light Mother, but he had to resort to the usage of The Eternal Light Staff. All of that effort just to contain the spread of the Primordial Darkness.‘I’m not the Genesis Knight, I can only do this much. However, I felt His soul… He will return.’Thomas Saint, 15th Pope of the Holy Church, let out a heavy sigh as he was escorted out of the so-called ‘quarantine zone’.The place was crawling with Imperial Soldiers and mages, all of them tasked with watching this specific area: The grave of the Nameless Knight.After his infamous battle against the Gods and Light Spirits, the
The Noules EmpireBlack Mountain CityHeadquarters of the Earth CoalitionThe top floor of the building was reserved for the high-ranking members of the organization, which was formed five years ago and started out as a small guild of Transcendents.In the main office, the so-called ‘Chairman’ of the Earth Coalition, Elena, sat behind her desk. The once young woman from five years ago had grown into a mature and more serious person.She wore a black business-suit, which was out of place considering she wasn’t on Earth. Then again, Black Mountain City had seen a significant change over the last couple of years.The buildings, roads, and laws governing this place were modern, so to speak. The city’s infrastructure was not unlike one of the big metropolises on Earth.In fact, it has become the most thriving city in the entire continent. Despite its near-total-destructive years ago, Black Mountain City’s population had exploded dramatically.It had more than 500,000 residents, most of wh
Volume 6 Part 2: The Red Moon“I know you can hear me. Come out.”Once back in his room, Leiu spoke to the unseen and suspiciously quiet Inos.I’m here. That vampire you saved, I could swear she saw me when you were asleep. She’s done something to her eyes.“Her eyes?”I’m not too sure, Leiu. It’s not like I know everything. Furthermore, powerful enough beings can detect my presence and see me in this current state. I think she altered her eyes using a Black Magic ritual, that or it’s due to her special bloodline. Anyhow! What do you think about the new addition?“If it’s me becoming a vampire, then I don’t like it.”What? Why?! Your physique has been strengthened multiple times. “Do I have to drink blood?” Asked Leiu, looking not particularly pleased.That depends! Do you want to drink blood? It’ll taste good now.“...”I’m joking! Your sense of humor is worse than the Outer Gods. The real answer is no. There’s blood in your veins, your heart is beating and your nerves are working,
“Adrian Dravenham.” Emir kept staring at Leiu while speaking that name“Did you kill him?”“I did.”Leiu had no reason to hide it. To begin with, he didn’t think much of that young vampire. Xavier did tell him that Adrian hailed from an old Original Vampire Family, one not unlike Zeno’s in terms of history and power.Zeno, who saw Leiu unhesitantly admit it, let out a sigh. Her loyal confidant had briefed her about what happened, but she was still about how unhinged Leiu’s actions. Considering the circumstances, killing Adrian wasn’t totally unwarranted, nevertheless, it wasn’t a smart or wise move.“He was working with a Player. He kidnapped humans and fed on them.”Surprisingly, Emir didn’t flare up in anger or chastise Leiu’s actions. He merely nodded his head once while caressing his chin in contemplation.“All vampires, especially Original ones, are forbidden from feeding on human blood. We have evolved and we no longer need that to sustain ourselves. What Adrian did was unfor
Third Day in the Kantika ManorLeiu just left his room, heading to meet with Zeno and Xavier.On his way, however, he came across an unfamiliar face. A relatively tall dark-haired girl, whom he guessed was the other visitor: Anne Dravenham.Besides a cursory glance, he didn’t plan to talk to her, but the same couldn't be said to her.Anne purposely moved to the side and blocked his path.“Can I help you?”“You’re the other guest.” She stated while giving him a good look of scrutiny.“So?”“I’m Anne Dravenham.”“...”Anne expected him to reciprocate by introducing himself, but Leiu just gave her a certain look as if she was a weirdo.“I’m conducting an investigation concerning my brother’s murder. Can we talk?”“No. I’m very busy.”“It will only take a bit-”“No.”“...”Seeing his firm rejection, Anne’s brow twitched, almost breaking cold and unflinching expression.“Step aside.”“You’re the one who attacked this manor. Were you in Port Heim before you came here?”Leiu let out a grunt