Kuraki Kyuuden no Shisha no Ou

It was probably the last few years that it appeared in the world.

Just as the End Knight does the herd, there is also a network in The Vampire Hunter, which basically moves individually. And that information network has a wider scope than an end knight who can feel directly the negative energy unleashed by the undead.

It didn't take long until the presence of strange crystals hiding the signs of the undead became a rumor during The Vampire Hunt.

One of the vampire hunters defeated the high-ranking undead who held the crystal. The power found in the analysis was such as to overshadow common sense, and the great book was immediately investigated.

Says Ruffrey in a tone that blames him for frowning.

"Why, immediately, didn't you reveal the information to the Knights of the End?

"Kuku... there was no certainty. We can't give the noble Knights of the End any uncertain information. We're weak."

"Hmm... well said"

Nevila turns her eyes to Kainushi, where she is sheltered by a giraffe and swordswallowing glow.

The Knights of the End and the Vampire Hunt are not ostensibly hostile, but neither are they companions. The Knights of the End are skeptical of the existence of vampire hunting in the first place. For them the general public is something to protect, and vampire hunting without the gift of manipulating blessings is no different, no matter how much resentment you have in your chest against the undead.

And this is important - 'Crystal of the Night' is pointless for a vampire hunt looking for enemies with knowledge, experience and information because they can't feel the negative energy. If you get crystals that are a big advantage to the undead, you can also use them as bait to summon enemies.

In view of those, there was no vampire hunt to give information to the Knights of the End, who were very unrivaled competitors. That's all.

Nearby, Aruba, who has lost his curse and greatly diminished his abilities, is roaring and holding Nevila and the others hostage. Whether it had qualities of nature or because it had been under curse for too long, Aruba was still hosting the wars of the Raptors. Your figure is beastly, and the day will not be far away when you will be able to operate again as a vampire hunt.

Ring the wand with tricks and walk through the city of [Descend]. Nevila, who followed me from behind, frowned when she saw the waterways and clean townships that existed there.

"But what is this city? I've never seen a city so blatantly anti-vampire."

"I didn't know we could even have garlic... it seems the Phantom Demon King was the Demon King of the Bone Man line... but this shouldn't even happen in a city devastated by vampires"

Ruffrey also seems to feel unspeakably uncomfortable, with an astonishing look on his face.

Kainushi leaked a laugh when he came to the appearance.

"Yes... it should have been you who have enlightened me many times to take measures..."

"There are limits. People are astonishingly dull about unseen threats. So we've warned you many times. But even if they show you exemplary answers like this... it's very uncomfortable."

Measures are costly. There will be enormous amounts of gold to cover the waterways throughout the town, to dig deep moats outside the walls and, of course, to embellish silver there.

[Descend] is not a small town, but it is not a big city either. There is no global example of a city of this size imposing measures so far. I can feel a strong sentiment there that resembles paranoia somewhere.

So Ruffrey asked Kainushi, with his cane, but without hesitation, recommending his steps.

"Where are you headed? The mayor's place?

Sure, if you're going to listen to what's going on in the city, it's best to head over to the mayor's.

The Knights of the End is a prestigious organization. No matter how much you disliked it inside, it's unlikely that you'll be left standing up and unattended.

But Kainushi lifted up the edge of his lips, and said with a grin on each and every boned cheek.

"No. It's at a friend's. I still know a lot of people."

§

Vampire hunting is a less likeable profession.

Hunt vampires in exchange for big money. Whatever the means, sometimes the building is half-destructed or casualties are inflicted on the average person in order to achieve its purpose. Some of them are too much to be captured as criminals.

Of course, one of the reasons why they don't like the existence of an overly heroic organization called the Knights of the End, but they have to be monsters in order to kill monsters. It's causal.

Therefore, vampire hunting helps each other. It has a network of vampires and those with strong grudges against the undead.

What Kainushi led us to was an inconspicuous, basement built bar.

The location is not very good, but the calm and chic interior is somewhat elegant and luxurious. Some of the reason we don't have customers is because time is still midday, but it's probably because the price of alcohol and food is much higher than average.

But the best thing about it is that it doesn't smell like garlic from that bar.

An elderly shopkeeper with a calm atmosphere raised his face to a sudden visitor and looked at Kainushi and frowned.

"Trouble... A knight of the end is something that has become splendid. Kainushi."

"Kuku...... don't make a face like that. I want information. Then there's the garlic-free dish. Garlic is enough for weapons."

A store that doesn't serve garlic, where the smell of garlic is secretly present in the city where it comes from.

Vampire hunting is cowardice. Unlike the Knights of the End, they don't stand out and move.

Luffrey opens his eyes to that exchange. It is a well-known fact that vampire hunting is moving even in organizations, but it was unexpected that we would even be in a city where the Knights of the End were not interested at all.

"How long have you been in this city?

Kainushi lowered back to the question and answered.

"It's been decades, end knight. We're everywhere."

§ § §

It's a terrible information network. Luffrey reassessed Kainusi's unique network of vampire hunting interactions.

This is not how it works in the Knights of the End. It's an unsuitable issue.

The Knights of the End are authoritative, but at the same time fair. Perhaps the vampire hunt has not disappeared yet, because there are a certain number of people who do not want justice to be avenged.

Vampire hunting takes a lot of money and hunts vampires. My client spends a lot of money on vampire hunting. Unlike when you ask the Knights of the End, the client is never a bystander.

The owner of the bar was only in this city for a long time and knew all about it.

The earthquake collapsed the castle of the Phantom Demon King and exposed the end of the dungeon. That the mayor suddenly began to combat vampires. And - until the undead appeared on the ruins of the castle and started hiring mercenaries to crusade it.

Nevila tells me to throw up when I hear the story.

"Don't come... why don't you hit your hand so hard and contact the Knights of the End?

"The current mayor is an ordinary man. Greed there, ambition there, but not talented enough to satisfy it"

Ruffrey frowns at the store owner's words.

We need to find out what's going on, but it's not an overly good trend. Such procedures are, for the most part, repellent to the Knights of the End. If that's all it takes, there's no problem, but if "Crystal of the Night" is involved, it can't be seen.

Kainushi pulls only the right eyebrow. Those eyes were unchanged, and there was darkness that reminded them of nothingness.

"Hmm... Tighten up the mayor and I'll throw up something, or..."

"Wait, we should talk in peace first"

Vampire hunting doesn't know what to do. I guess the reason Nevila doesn't look funny is because she thinks it's sweet. Nevila's temperament is closer to hunting vampires than an end knight, one way or another.

To Luffrey's words, Kainushi snorted once and let him grin.

"Luffrey, apparently your opinion and mine - are the same. Let's work together and tighten it up."

§ § §

I heard the sound of the fuzz gear turning.

metal doors visible at the far top. The wall ahead of it moves slowly. Apparently it was a setup wall. It is a complete trap.

As I endure the pain, I check the calm centipede as usual.

I don't care, Cenri's getting too far through the training ground. Is it my sincerity to want to see some of the places that are reliable but a little upset?

The wall isn't moving that fast, but the ceiling is too high. You won't be able to get out between jumping up now. Shout out to the Razals who are supposed to be up there.

"In the city, wait! I'll be right back."

"Oh, okay -"

The air trembles and the exit is completely closed. It is the darkness that is completely close to spreading.

My first thought was not about the end of this underground palace - but about the way out. Look up at the ceiling and calculate.

Can you get out? Normally, finding another exit would be the norm. But I am a monster beyond my knowledge. [M]

I don't know what will happen, but you can break the ceiling if you ignore the pain and force it to turn into a big dog. If it's just a rock, I can rip it with my hook nail. [M]

No - Cenri has the Ephe direct 'Destruction (Photon Delite)'. If that terrible force with physical destructiveness must only shoot through the door accurately.

It's okay. I can get Cenri back to the ground alive.

I could see everything in my eyes even in the darkness that was so close. Ask Cenri.

"Cenri, can you see?

"I managed...... look, end"

Apparently true darkness isn't a problem either. I can't help but wonder what the hell kind of training can do a knight like this.

Cenri was referring to the golem I killed. Cenri said in a quiet voice to me who didn't know what she was showing but dropped her gaze as I said for now.

"This golem is made of minerals that suck in blessings."

"Huh!? Do you have anything like that?

Sacred silver seems to pass the blessing well. Then it is not surprising that there is a substance that inhales the opposite, but it is completely unexpected.

"Very rare minerals. Those who have even Necromancers are... rare. See, even in this..."

I'm totally here to kill you. I don't know what the hell kind of power you have, but Cenri is just a beautiful, sweet girl without blessing.

But it didn't work for me. The wound has already healed. The living and the dead. End knights and vampires. It seems impossible to take measures at the same time.

This... we need to stay focused and protect the centers. Senri said with a serious look to me when I decided to be ready for one.

And this golem, it's not that old.