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The Emperor Who Rules Over the Clan of the Night
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(POV switch – Henriette)
That vampire, bearing the darkness of the night upon his back with composure, quietly began to speak.
“One hundred years ago, the Lord at the time was defeated, and we, the Clan of the Night, lost most of our power. We were reduced to Lesser Vampires, an inferior race even weaker than humans. However, by sucking the blood of beasts, we barely survived, enduring a long period of obscurity.” (Vampire Lord)
Over the long years, among the Lesser Vampires, individuals who evolved into Vampires began to appear. However, being so few, they could not overcome humans and would be immediately hunted down if discovered. Thus, they proceeded cautiously, advancing little by little.
Eventually, many of them became Vampires. Some even evolved into Arch Vampires. Their thirst for blood grew stronger, but they desperately endured it. They obtained humans to serve as prey little by little, sipping the limited blood with great care, steadily building their strength over time.
“And thus, we have finally reached this moment! A new Lord has been born here and now!” (Vampire Lord)
Slicing through the darkness of the night, the vampire proclaimed loudly.
“Yes! I am the Vampire Lord! The Emperor who rules over the Clan of the Night!” (Vampire Lord)
The King of the Night laughed with a voice full of joy. At first glance, he appeared full of openings, but Henriette could not step forward. It was then that she finally noticed the vampire was holding something.
“…Kanae?” (Henriette)
She had not recognized it immediately because the figure looked nothing like the Kanae she knew. When the vampire released it, it collapsed onto the ground with a thud. The sound was terribly light, as if it were an empty shell.
“Kanae!? Please answer me! Kanae!” (Henriette)
She desperately called out. Even though she understood in her head that it was meaningless, emotionally, she could not accept it.
“Is she dead? It seems I sucked a little too much. However, she should feel honored. After all, she was able to serve as nourishment for the birth of a Lord.” (Vampire Lord)
“…” (Henriette)
In that instant, something snapped inside Henriette. Forgetting fear and the overwhelming difference in strength, the anger at her comrade being harmed consumed her heart.
“I will not forgive you!” (Henriette)
Kicking off the ground, she charged alone at the Lord.
“Kukuku, you too seem to have quite delicious blood. It would not be bad as a celebratory blood feast for becoming a Lord.” (Vampire Lord)
The Vampire Lord welcomed her with a composed smile. Henriette closed the distance in an instant and unleashed a full-powered slash.
*Whoosh*
However, her sword only cut through empty air. The Lord had perfectly judged the distance and dodged by merely stepping back.
“Haa!” (Henriette)
Such a thing was within expectations. Henriette immediately launched a follow-up attack.
“Kukuku, you cannot hit me, can you?” (Vampire Lord)
“Kh!” (Henriette)
She swung her sword multiple times, but each time it cut only through empty air. Of course, Henriette was giving it her all. Yet the Vampire Lord wore a leisurely smile, as if merely playing with a child.
There is such a difference in our abilities…!
Henriette felt despair at the overwhelming gap in power. However…
“How about this!” (Henriette)
“…?” (Vampire Lord)
Henriette pulled a bottle filled with liquid from her pocket and threw it forcefully. It seemed even the Vampire Lord could not avoid the liquid that splattered onto him.
“Could it be…?” (Vampire Lord)
“It is holy water!” (Henriette)
What she had splashed was holy water that weakened vampires. She knew that a clever vampire like this one would not fall for the same trick again. Determined not to miss her first and last chance, Henriette unleashed a desperate attack. In the next moment, her sword was caught by the palm of the Vampire Lord.
“What!?” (Henriette)
“Too bad. In the first place, an attack of this level cannot cut me. I was merely dodging to amuse myself. Also, let me ask, did you truly believe that holy water would have any effect on a Lord like me?” (Vampire Lord)
“Tha…t cannot be…” (Henriette)
Henriette was left speechless. Even so, she instinctively jumped backward. If she were bitten and turned into a subordinate, it would be over. If she could somehow buy time, perhaps other high-ranking adventurers would come to her aid.
As Henriette managed to somehow rouse her nearly broken fighting spirit, it was then that she heard the voice.
“Could it be that you fled, fearing to be drained of blood? Kukuku, unfortunately, now that I have become a Lord, I am able to control humans without needing to suck their blood. –Kneel.” (Vampire Lord)
Before she knew it, Henriette found herself kneeling on the ground, her head deeply bowed.
“W-what am I… doing…?” (Henriette)
She tried to rise immediately, but her body refused to obey.
“Even if you resist, it is useless. You are already in my control.” (Vampire Lord)
At that moment, multiple figures rushed toward Henriette.
“Ah! Is that Lady Henriette over there?” (Unknown 1)
“An A-rank adventurer!? W-we are saved!” (Unknown 2)
“Lady Henriette!” (Unknown 3)
“P-please save us!” (Unknown 4)
It seemed they were people who had escaped from the vampires.
“N-no, it’s no use… don’t come here…!” (Henriette)
She desperately tried to call out, but her voice barely came out. Eventually, she was surrounded.
“Lady Henriette!” (Unknown 1)
“Please, we’re begging you!” (Unknown 2)
“I don’t want to die!” (Unknown 3)
As the people pleaded with her…
“Those are food as well. Capture them.” (Vampire Lord)
The Vampire Lord gave the merciless order.
In the next moment, Henriette’s fist struck the abdomen of a middle-aged man. She then kicked a young woman and grabbed an old man’s neck, squeezing it tightly.
“Lady Henriette!?” (Unknown 1)
“W-what are you doing!?” (Unknown 2)
They stared wide-eyed in disbelief at her unexpected brutality.
This… this can’t be…!
Henriette trembled in horror, wondering how such a thing could happen. She couldn’t even fight back, and worse, she had become a pawn of the enemy, attacking the beloved citizens of her land.
The Vampire Lord approached, laughing in amusement. The people, who had been unable to escape thanks to Henriette’s own hands, raised voices full of fear.
“Do not worry. We have no intention of killing you humans. On the contrary, we will encourage your reproduction and keep you alive, for you are our food. Just as you cherish your livestock, we will do the same.” (Vampire Lord)
At that moment, vampires scattered throughout the city began to gather. Four Arc Vampires, along with nearly a hundred vampires. Having sensed the birth of their new Lord, they seemed to have interrupted their conquest of the city to celebrate.
They kneeled and bowed their heads in unison, surrounding the Vampire Lord. These Arc Vampires had once competed for the position of Lord, but now that a king had been decided, their hearts were ruled by loyalty.
“I am the Vampire Lord.” (Vampire Lord)
“”You are our king!”” (Vampires)
The vampires chanted in unison. The Lord looked down at his subordinates with satisfaction,
“This city is already ours. We have accomplished what our ancestors could not. However, we are not satisfied with this. This is only a stepping stone.” (Vampire Lord)
At this declaration, the vampires’ red eyes gleamed brightly.
“The hated Hero is already dead, and there is no one among humans who can threaten us! With the Demon King also gone, we, the Clan of the Night, will become the rulers of this world!” (Vampire Lord)
“”Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!”” (Vampires)
The vampires cheered loudly.
Of course, they did not know. That the Hero had been reincarnated. That the Hero was now, in fact, in this very city.
…No, in fact, the Hero was already here.
“Whoa, looks like a bunch of vampires are gathering over there?” (Leon)
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