episode_0054

Now that your dead lover has been resurrected, you will have a lot to say and many emotions to share.

“….”

Still, I think I’ve waited long enough.

“Hey….”

“Ah.”

Eslok and Lillian showed a natural reaction when I approached them and spoke to them.

Without any hesitation, both of them got down on one knee to show respect to me.

“That’s okay, so get up now.”

For now! It was urgent to get back to where we were. That’s what Sylvia said.

Then Eslok and Lillian slowly stood up.

The two looked like a typical couple of a muscular man and a sickly beauty.

Because it was none other than the Lord’s blood that resurrected Lillian. It is clear that he has become stronger than before.

But… I still feel a strong sense of haggardness.

“Thank you. Chris.”

I wondered how he knew my name.

Did Eslok tell you in that moment?

“Your name was Lillian, right?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

“Although Eslok deceived me… I saved my life because the circumstances were unfortunate.”

I decided to make one thing clear.

“Just because I gave my blood doesn’t mean I made Lillian my vassal.”

“….”

Lillian did not want to talk about freedom at any time.

“Then….”

“I have someone in mind for the first subordinate.”

Of course, the branch leader of the Lidocaine Association and his lover would not be a bad choice as the first member.

But it wasn’t a question of efficiency… I wanted someone who was more precious to me.

For example, Sylvia and Youngmin?

I don’t think they will accept the offer to become my subjects, though.

“Yes, I will keep that in mind.”

Lillian came forward from Eslok and answered me.

“But even though I am not a member of the family, this life that Chris saved. I will dedicate it to Chris along with him.”

“You don’t really have to do that.”

I said, casually holding Lillian’s pale hand.

How can I fight with such delicate hands?

I was worried that if I applied even a little bit of force with my right hand, it would crumble or break one of my fingers.

“Thanks to Chris for giving me his blood… I think I’m stronger than before.”

“Really? Thank goodness.”

So at least I won’t have to die in vain like this time?

“But what are you two going to do from now on?”

It was impossible to turn Lillian into a giant mole like Eslok and make her live as a pair of moles.

“We will prepare a residence not far from Chris’s residence.

“…You’re not trying to do anything weird, are you?”

I had no faith at all.

***

I thought it would be better to rent a room on the second floor of Sylvia’s Bar to the two of them.

When I mentioned that, Eslok and Lillian thanked me again.

“Oh, I’m not sure yet. I have to ask Sylvia.”

“Thank you for thinking of us.”

I felt like I had completely become the benefactor of the two people and had a hard time adjusting to it.

“Ah, then let’s move first.”

I took out my force field parasol. Because the sun wasn’t good for us vampires.

“I will listen for you.”

As the pale-skinned Lillian said this, she began putting the force field parasol on me.

Meanwhile, Eslok summoned a flock of bats from somewhere to create shadows for him and Lillian.

As we head towards Silver Side, where Sylvia’s bar is located.

I was able to see Frank’s appearance in the distance, who had not appeared at the moment of need.

Eslok and Lillian were naturally wary of the appearance of a vampire hunter.

“Oh, there’s no need for that.”

Lillian looked a little embarrassed and asked me if I was really okay.

“Yes, it’s okay. If you get to know him, he’s a good guy?”

“….”

How can you describe a vampire hunter as a good person to a vampire? Even in my opinion, it was a very comical expression.

Meanwhile, as I approached Frank, I was able to confirm one more person’s presence.

It was Malcolm, the deacon who assisted Frank.

“Hey, hello!”

“….”

I greeted them energetically, but what returned to me was the silent response of the priest and deacon.

And while I wasn’t looking, there was a slight change in Malcolm’s face.

Clear wounds and scars on the chin and neck. Although I checked each interval of the scar, it seemed difficult to know exactly what race the perpetrator was.

“Why have there been so many scars?”

“A lot happened.”

Malcolm answered my question very simply.

“So what happened today? It wasn’t there when I really needed it.”

“Ah….”

Even though Malcolm didn’t, it seemed like he had something to say to me about that.

“Kid. Are those two people vampires?”

Meanwhile, Frank seemed anxious to do something about the two vampires who came into his sights.

“Oh, wait a minute. They are my subordinates, so don’t touch them.”

“A member of your family?”

I tried to make it up to Frank somehow.

But his reaction was something I never expected.

“Yes, if you want to fight against them, it would be better to increase your allies even a little.”

“What? What do you mean?”

“Watch this video.”

As soon as I finished speaking, Malcolm showed me his terminal screen.

“The Lidocaine Association, a leading association in the northern part of the city, has placed a huge bounty on one person!”

uh…?

***

No way… no way?!

In the next scene, my face suddenly appeared and a bounty of 25 million Sophists appeared underneath it.

Maguspol’s banknotes are called Sophists.

Since the city was named after the Seven Wise Men of ancient Greece, the name of the banknote appears to have been borrowed from them as well.

What does the Sophist have to do with the Seven Sages? This was because the Sophists, the wise people, originally referred to the Seven Sages.

I don’t know much about it, but I found out about it from a game information site.

anyway….

“What is this?!”

So now I’m a wanted man with a bounty? Where is this law?

“It’s probably because you completely turned the lidocaine association into an enemy. What happened to you during this time?”

“Uh, um…”

In my heart, I wanted to go back to Sylvia’s bar right away.

But Frank and Malcolm also seemed not to back down without hearing the whole story from me.

I explained it as simply as possible.

“Hehe….”

“….”

Malcolm looked like he couldn’t understand, and Frank also looked somewhat serious.

“…You encountered Mikhail Langabes?”

“No, it wasn’t real. It was just a hologram.”

Still, the expressions of the two people did not change at all.

No, it’s not like this.

“No, but why is the bounty on me so high?!”

“You should ask the Lidocaine Association about that. Our church is already in chaos.”

Malcolm reacted to my question as if he was dumbfounded.

“I guess they somehow want to get you, kid. But don’t worry.”

In this situation, Frank told me there was no need to worry.

“…Why?”

“Now that it has become public that the Lidocaine Association is targeting you… other vampire hunters can now help me.”

“…More people like you are coming?”

I’d like you to take a look at that.

“Nothing has been decided yet.”

“Oh, what is it.”

It just makes people expect more.

“No, but we have no choice but to move in the end.”

“So who on earth should we believe?”

Meanwhile, I checked Malcolm’s terminal screen for other information.

With a bounty of 25 million Sophists, I came in third place in Maguspol’s all-time bounty list.

There was a bounty of 21 million sophists on the head of the guy who was previously in third place.

“….”

Fortunately, this large bounty had a stipulation that he would be captured alive.

‘Should I thank you for not killing me? ha….’

I spoke to Frank and Malcolm about what had happened with the Lidocaine Association, but they had nothing more to say to me.

However, Malcolm said it seemed like there would be additional measures from the church.

***

As soon as the priest and deacon disappeared, Eslok and Lillian approached me.

“Chris.”

“Are you okay?”

Lillian asked me, who was depressed by the news of the bounty.

“Both of you, don’t be surprised and listen. The second ranked person used his association to place a bounty on me.”

“…How much?”

“25 million Sophists.”

“….”

Eslok clenched his teeth after hearing my answer.

“What should I do?! Now I’m the third most wanted criminal with the highest bounty in the city!”

“Chris. The fact that the Lidocaine Association has become an enemy… also means that their enemy may help you, Chris.”

Oh, of course it is! Still, it seems like the church is trying to move something.

‘But how much will that help me!’

I wanted to scream right away, but I didn’t.

Just in case, I checked Magusfall’s historical bounty rankings on a public terminal.

“Wow….”

No matter which post I clicked on, my proud face was displayed as 3rd place.

It was truly shocking to see the guy who was pushed down to fourth place because of me.

Daoud Helvin.

He was a retired fixer and hitman who had carried out over 10 bombings in the western part of the city.

In addition, it appears that they are involved in various crimes such as drug trafficking, human trafficking, and contract murder.

The bounty for this guy was 21 million sophists.

“Chris. First, let’s go to Sylvia’s bar.”

“Ah, okay.”

Yes, I thought it would be easier not to see this.

I also needed to think about how on earth I should tell Sylvia about this situation.

“….”

But my mind was like a blank slate and I couldn’t think of any sharp numbers.

The words Lillian said to comfort me only made it more difficult for me.

“Chris. Still, compared to the 1st and 2nd place bounties, the bounty on Chris is smaller.”

“Of course!”

With a feeling of desperation, I checked the bounties of the two guys above me.

32 million Sophists for second place! 50 million sophists for 1st place!

‘Hey, I’m so glad I’m only 25 million sophists.’

What would you think?

Meanwhile, we arrived in front of Sylvia’s bar.

Before we knew it, Eslok had transformed into a giant mole. Seeing her lover like that, Lillian seemed to be trying to do something similar.

“No, you don’t need to do that. Eslok, come back to your true self.”

“Are you sure it’s okay?”

“I need to take this opportunity to clarify what I want to say clearly.”

Although I said this, I was weakened by the fear of the future that would soon come.

As soon as I opened the door, the doorbell rang as usual.

The two of us passed through the blue station and entered the bar…

The captains, Martin and Lina, checked on me and started calling for Sylvia.

“Boss!”

“Boss, Chris is here!”

Lina, that traitor!

I didn’t have any expectations from Martin in the first place. So, strictly speaking, he could not be called a traitor.

But Lina was different.

While I was shaking with betrayal, Sylvia, dressed as a troubleshooter, appeared from the inner space of the bar.

“Chris?!”

“Aaaah! I was wrong!”

I closed my eyes tightly.

Eslok and Lillian were watching, but that didn’t matter.

However, what came to me with my eyes closed was not Sylvia’s scolding and corporal punishment, but Sylvia’s hug.

“…Silvia?”

Sylvia didn’t say anything.

But I could imagine what she must have felt because the strength with which she hugged me was unusual.

It was obvious that he was worried because he knew what had happened to me.

Since the Lidocaine Association suddenly placed a bounty of that size, it was only natural that I was worried.

I decided to reassure Sylvia first.

I patted her back or stroked her head… but it didn’t seem to have much effect.

“Silvia, I’m fine. Look at this. There are no injuries.”

“…I’m glad.”

Sylvia couldn’t let go of me for a long time after that.

I had no time to pay attention to the looks and reactions of those around me. Instead, I hugged Sylvia as hard as I could.

If she knew how much Eslok’s slush fund I brought with her… Sylvia would still like it, right?