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What followed was chaos, like a camp being blown up.
The driver, a man named Zach, who was unharmed because he had been specifically instructed to do so, stared blankly at the tragedy unfolding before him.
He kept twisting the flesh on the inside of his thigh with his fingers, trying to wake himself from the dream.
But the stinging pain was undeniable proof that this was his reality.
The air was filled with a mixture of the stench of blood, excrement, and entrails, making one feel nauseous.
Limbs were easily torn off, as if the target was not a human being, but something like a piece of paper. The head, held by those fair and slender hands, was also easily broken in half like a pomegranate.
The upper body, torn in two, with its intestines dragging several meters on the ground like climbing ropes, was still desperately crawling and wriggling away, proving the tenacity of life.
The guy who tried to escape had his legs broken; the blood-streaked white bones pierced through his muscles and skin, exposed to the air, and just looking at them gave Zach phantom pain.
But at this moment, they seemed oblivious, dragging their broken legs and crawling desperately on the ground with their hands, trying to escape the source of terror.
On the other side of this seemingly hellish and cruel scene, a stunningly beautiful girl was laughing as if she were admiring the view.
Why did things turn out this way...?
Zach couldn't understand it.
However, he dared not act rashly.
The reason I am unharmed is not because I am stronger than others, but simply because the other party did not attack me.
But if other actions are taken, this chilling gift may soon be taken away.
Not daring to even conceal his figure, Zack could only hug his body with both hands, trying to stop his trembling so as not to make a sound and attract the attention of those beautiful monsters.
But contrary to expectations, the sound of teeth clashing continued uncontrollably.
Just as he was racking his brains trying to figure out how to escape this predicament, he heard a familiar sound.
"Mr. Zack, please come this way."
Looking back, the familiar, once spoiled and willful young lady with dazzling blonde hair was now standing quietly behind him with a sweet smile.
Normally, Zach would be able to detect the anomaly.
For example, how did the other party suddenly appear behind you without a sound, and why are they so calm despite being in such a terrifying environment?
But at this moment, the man, whose mind had been overwhelmed by fear and chaos, simply screamed in a cathartic manner.
"You idiot! What's going on?! What kind of monsters are they?! Why didn't you say you were carrying these monsters in the car beforehand?!"
"It's all your fault that things have turned out this way! It's all your fault!"
They didn't see anything wrong with their robbery, instead deceiving themselves by placing all the blame on their employers, Soliuxiang and Sebastian...
Anxiety and fear, fueled by helplessness, transformed into a burning rage. Zack reached for Soliuxiang's collar, intending to use violence.
But the other party stopped them with ease.
"...Yes, yes, I know, so please come this way with me."
Suo Liuxiang grabbed Zack's outstretched hand, a hint of disgust flashing in her eyes, but her expression remained unchanged, still bearing a sweet smile.
"You...you're going to save me!?"
Stimulated by the coolness emanating from the fair, delicate hand, Zach regained a sliver of his sanity.
The other person's sweet smile was like that of an angel, which made him involuntarily ask a question with a sense of wishful thinking.
Suo Liuxiang didn't answer, but smiled even more sweetly, to the point that it was almost cloyingly sweet.
She led Zach toward the woods not far away.
Knowing that staying behind would only mean certain death, Zack, though unaware of what he was about to face, could only obediently follow, hoping for that one in ten thousand chance of survival.
What if I survive?
Suo Liuxiang's actions were certainly not intended to let the other party go.
Of course, it's not for the purpose of eating alone.
Although she had specifically suggested to Shalltear that she ask for the coachman named Zach, she didn't really care much about it, even if he got carried away with killing and forgot about the agreement.
It's just a little toy anyway.
The reason I deliberately led the other person to a distance was entirely out of consideration for Sebastian's feelings.
Shalltear is an idiot. She knew Sebastian didn't like this kind of cruelty, but she still did it in front of him. However, Solius is someone who considers other people's feelings.
So she decided to go behind the woods to enjoy her dessert.
……
A few minutes later, when Suo Liuxiang returned to the carriage, almost none of the bandits had survived; only the space filled with a strong, pungent odor remained.
Of course, there is one exception.
That's the one Shalltear pointed out earlier, the leader of this bandit gang.
The other party was like a tamed dog, lying on the ground licking Shalltear's blood-stained high heels until they were clean and shiny.
Looking at the shoes that had regained their bright and shiny appearance, Shalltear nodded in satisfaction.
"Very well, then according to the agreement, I will spare your life!"
Upon hearing this, the man lying on the ground showed a grateful expression and repeatedly kowtowed to the girl to express his thanks.
Shalltear smiled kindly, tapped his head with the sole of her shoe as a reward, and then flicked her finger at him.
"Suck him dry."
Upon hearing this inexplicable instruction, the man, whose tongue was sticking out like a dog's, paused for a moment.
But when he saw the two girls, who killed as easily as tearing paper, revealing their two sharp fangs as they walked up to him, he instantly understood what those words meant.
vampire!
These three thoughts had just surfaced in his mind, and before he could even utter them, the feeling of life rapidly slipping away rendered him speechless.
A moment later, the mummy-like corpse, drained of blood, stood up again. Sharp claws grew from its withered wrists, sharp canines protruded from its mouth, and red light shone from its empty eye sockets.
Vampires are monsters that can create subspecies that are absolutely obedient to them simply by sucking their blood.
At this time, the bandit leader was transformed into a lower-ranking vampire by the two vampire brides.
Although he still retains some memories from his previous life, his thinking ability and combat strength are low, so he can only be used as cannon fodder.
However, if it's just used to ask for information, it can be considered a fairly useful ability.
"So, did you get anything this time, Shalltear?"
After changing the horse's reins, Sebastian, though displeased with Shalltear's atrocities, still politely raised a question.
What she received in return was a sweet smile from Shalltear, tinged with surprise.
"Ah, what a fruitful haul! It's said that there's a swordsman in this insects' stronghold who can rival the kingdom's strongest warrior!"
"It seems we'll have to part ways here."
"I see." Suo Liuxiang approached the carriage and stood demurely at the door. "Since that's the case, although I'm a little reluctant to leave, please allow me to take my leave now."
Chapter Thirty-Six: Shalltear, the Master of Stealth
Although they looked down on those weak humans from the bottom of their hearts and did not believe that their so-called martial arts skills would be of any help to the Great Tomb.
But Shalltear quickened her pace.
After all, this is a rare and hard-won species. I can't just wait until the mission deadline is over and then go to the Supreme Being empty-handed to report that I've played for a month and accomplished nothing, can I?
While thinking about it, I didn't hesitate on my feet.
It ignored the hunting trap that could have broken a brown bear's leg but had not broken through its defenses.
After passing through another grove of trees, Shalltear found the hideout that the bandit squad leader, who had been transformed into a low-class vampire, had revealed.
"Hmph, you're just like a groundhog, aren't you, Arlins~"
Shalltear waved her hand impatiently.
What appeared before us was a grassland with limestone terrain.
In the center of a depression shaped like a mortar, there is a large hole in the ground that appears to be naturally formed, from which a few rays of light shine.
Judging from the angle of the light, the entrance to the cave should be below a gentle slope leading underground.
Her target, the kingdom's strongest swordsman named Brian Anglaus, was said to be staying in this cave.
That's why she said the other person was like a rat.
Is there only one entrance/exit here?
Faced with Shalltear's question, the newly born low-ranking vampire nodded stiffly.
As the lowest-ranking vampire, he didn't even have the ability to speak normally.
Even so, as a one-time guide, that's enough, and there's no need for him to continue.
As for the previous verbal agreement, it was just a human being, and Shalltear had long forgotten what promises she had ever made to a mere human.
boom--
A loud crash was heard.
The lowly vampire who was just nodding was thrown by Shalltear like a baseball, smashing the sentry guarding the camp gate into pieces.
The scent of blood wafted outwards, and the other sentry, clearly unable to comprehend how someone who was perfectly fine just moments before could suddenly be reduced to pieces, stared dumbfounded at his companion's corpse.
"Alas, only one left."
Shalltear cheered as she looked at her masterpiece, then turned her gaze to the two vampire brides behind her.
The slightly smooth feel of that touch made her feel a little addicted, and she wanted to find something else to throw at it.
The vampire bride behind her immediately provided Shalltear with stones to throw, so that she would not be used as a throwing tool.
After all, the two of them knew that being chosen as maids did not mean that their status had become higher. They were just little toys that Shalltear had casually picked out of the toy box and found convenient to use.
If there is anything you are not satisfied with, you will be replaced without even being informed.
boom--
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