episode_0074

“What are you talking about?”

With a chilling smile, Abraham spoke, “I am giving you the chance to abandon being human, Silia. Right now, you are neither human nor vampire. However, your body is extremely special.”

“So, I offer you the opportunity to become a true vampire like us, not a half-breed.”

Continuing, he said, “You must have felt it too. Your body is exceptional. You have overcome the sun, our greatest weakness, and can easily suppress the bloodlust that binds vampires. Do you think all of this is mere coincidence?”

“You are a mutant. Unlike other comrades, you possess the vessel capable of withstanding His blood.”

“Other vessels either go insane or are completely destroyed by His blood.”

“Silia, you possess a vessel very similar to His from the ancient vampire.”

“Therefore, you will accept His blood and become a true vampire.”

“Our kind is gradually declining. Time is running out. So, this is your final chance, Silia.”

-Spit!

Lifting his immobile neck, he spat in his face.

“Screw off, you damn bastard.”

“I can’t understand. Why do you desire to become human to such an extent?”

Human…

Why do I want to become human?

Well, the reason is simple.

Because humans showed me love.

Because there was our mother who loved me when I was wandering alone.

That’s why I can be who I am now.

Not a monster like a vampire, but just myself.

And… although there’s a screw loose somewhere, and there’s that guy who keeps causing trouble and accidents all the time…

That black-haired guy told me that even someone like me is also human like him.

“So, I won’t become a monster like you guys.”

“…”

“Hmm… then, I need to find a way to escape from here. How can I get out?”

I can’t manipulate blood flow.

Abraham’s blood manipulation surpasses mine.

Should I use magic to escape?

No, that’s practically impossible too.

This guy excels in both magic and abilities compared to me.

Our life experiences differ.

No matter how special my body is, and even if I have no weaknesses as a vampire.

Abraham is superior to me in combat skills.

Moreover, because of the blood injected into my body by that damn vampire.

I can’t even move properly.

Although my body continues to resist, resistance is futile.

Abraham’s blood is turning my body into a battlefield, slowing down my recovery significantly.

“…I can’t see a solution. But I have to find one. A way to escape from here.”

Thus, even in a desperate situation, Cha persevered without giving up.

Searching for a way to escape.

Away from me, Abraham, who was wandering around, spoke up.

“Why is that? Silia, why do you want to become human so badly? Is it because of that black-haired human you were hanging around with?”

“I just can’t understand. Why would you want to become such a weak creature… Even possessing such a body, desiring to be nothing more than a feeble insect like a human.”

“Let me ask you something. Silia, if I were to kill all the insects around you, would you give up being human?”

“What?”

“If your reason for wanting to become human is because of the bugs crawling around you, I will kill all those bugs for you. First, it’s best to start by killing that black-haired one. It seems this is where those bugs live. They’ll be back soon.”

“Don’t mess around! That guy has nothing to do with me!!”

“Very well, then. It’s an order. Accept his blood. Then, I will spare everyone.”

“····Let me ask just one thing. If I accept the blood of the vampire known as ‘that person,’ what will happen to me?”

“····You will be absorbed by him. However, it doesn’t matter. Being able to be with him means you can enjoy eternal life·······.”

Although he was saying more, I didn’t hear the rest.

No, I didn’t listen.

Because I didn’t want to hear it.

“…..”

I knew this would happen.

No matter what, I cannot survive.

But why are they telling me what to do?

Knowing I could die, accepting the blood of a vampire I don’t even know.

I thought things were finally getting better.

I thought I could live a normal life.

Why won’t the world leave me alone?

I was living well, then suddenly…

They say I have to die to resurrect the ancient vampire?

That’s just ridiculous…

“….”

Really…

It’s so unfair.

Can’t I just live normally?

Is it because I’m too weak?

If I had strength, I could have protected my siblings and mother.

If I had strength, I could have given that damn father a beating.

Strength.. I need strength.

I want to kill that bastard no matter what it takes.

But how?

There’s no way.

Even if the person I want to kill is right in front of me, I can’t do it.

I don’t have the power to kill this damn father.

“Ugh..”

Maybe it’s because of the blood flowing endlessly from my arm, my vision is getting blurry… and my strength is fading away.

‘····Is this how it ends?’

In this situation where there seems to be no answer, someone whispered.

From deep darkness, a faint voice came whispering.

Like a devil softly whispering.

“Accept me. Then I will give you the power to kill that man.”

What?

Who is speaking?

“It’s me. Another side of you that you’ve been ignoring.”

What are you talking about?

What am I ignoring?

“Don’t pretend not to know. You’ve been ignoring the power you have.”

“If you accept me, I will give you strength. So, stop ignoring me.”

“You’ve been keeping me locked in deep darkness since that day.”

“There’s nowhere else to run.”

“It’s me.”

“Don’t deny yourself.”

“The time to choose is almost here.”

…I won’t become a monster.

I’m human, just like that guy.

“Human beings don’t engage in bloodsucking.”

“As long as we suck blood, we never age. But humans? Human time is very short compared to ours.”

“We can’t become human. We’re beings who can’t coexist with humans.”

But still, I…

I want to live as a human like that guy.

But what’s the use if I die.

I can’t be with that guy.

Without strength, I can’t protect a normal life.

What should I do here?

What choice should I make?

“····Please..”

Anyone, help me make a choice I won’t regret..

“Help me.. Bern.”

“Then, Silia. Let’s go back home together. We can’t delay any longer. The sun will start rising soon.”

Saying that, Abraham with pale hands began to approach me.

His cold hand touched my face, and a very familiar voice whispered in my ear.

Always wearing the same expression and acting indifferent.

In truth, he had a warmer heart than anyone else.

“Ignition.”

He ignited fiercely burning blue flames.

….

To burn down the enemy in front of me with the blue flames, I moved forward.

-Whoosh!

The intensely burning flames engulfed the enemy in a big explosion.

However, I don’t think that would be enough to kill that guy.

The opponent is a real vampire unlike Silia.

He won’t die that easily.

‘By the way, why is the guy presumed to be Silia’s father here? Could he also be related to Act 2?’

Anyway, since I fed him the maximum firepower of flames,

I should buy some time at least.

With that thought, I turned my head and approached Silia beside me.

“I came to help, Silia. Don’t worry. Are you hurt anywhere?”

It was really close this time.

After coming out of the dungeon and not finding Silia there, I went looking for her.

She must have been near our house.

What kind of day is it today, incidents happening one after another.

But Silia, she’s severely injured.

Vampires usually have excellent regenerative abilities.

Why aren’t her injuries healing and there are strange shackles on her arms and legs?

I knelt down, met her gaze, tidied her messy bangs, and wiped her wet cheeks with a clean handkerchief.

“….”

At the moment, since I can’t understand the situation fully,

My only task now is to protect Silia from the enemy in front of me.

As I gripped the knife and adjusted my posture, Silia, who was kneeling on the ground, shouted.

“You, you idiot..!! Why did you come here!! You must have felt it too!! That guy is an entity you can’t kill!! Quickly, run away!!”

“The idiot is not me, it’s you, Silia. If a friend is in danger, isn’t it natural to come to their rescue?”

“…F-friend..?”

“Yes, we’re friends. Isn’t it enough of a reason to save a friend who is the only one?”

-Thud, thud

“A bug with a strange power. How could a mere human like you cause wounds on my body? What is that power, what are those flames?”

Amidst the dense smoke from the flames, someone walked out.

“What are you, human,” he asked. “What is the identity of those flames?”

“I have no obligation to tell you, vampire.”

Flapping his black cloak, a vampire with eyes similar to Silia’s approached me, spreading death around.

Then, he extended his long arm and began collecting the blood oozing from his hand.

“Is that so? In that case, prepare to die.”

“That’s what I want to say, vampire.”

Facing him, I also fiercely ignited blue flames in my left hand.

“Make sure to pay the price for touching my people, vampire.”