"Although it is made up by the huge magic power of artificial beasts, it is artificial lifeforms that become recipients. It certainly can't be like the Sword Witch of the Lion King Machine. ”

The puppeteer shrugged his shoulders as he spat out the stench of wine from his mouth.

But in short, it shouldn't be possible to completely neutralize it, so if it's just a reflection of magic, you should be able to find a way, and the next thing is to eliminate it with power."

That's enough, if you want to break the barrier of the Keystone Gate, that's it

Oistaha was determined in a firm tone.

Spoon Stone Gate - A building in the center of the island of 絃神島. It is the connection of the four base artificial islands that make up the island and supports the entire island, and this huge composite structure is the most important part of the entire island. At the bottom of the Spoonstone Gate was Oistah's destination.

If she wanted to invade the Keystone Gate, Oistaha carefully prepared a prop, Astarut, and her body was implanted with an artificial beast that simulated the vibrational wave technique of the Godhead, without which she could not break the protective door protected by a powerful barrier.

"However, after this readjustment, the life span of Astarut will be shortened considerably."

Looking up at the artificial lifeform girl floating in the adjustment tank, the man said. Perhaps unintentionally, his voice contained a reproach to Oistah.

"Finally, I set this guy's lifespan to be dozens of times that of ordinary humans. If you continue to use this beast like this, you will be able to maintain your lifespan for two or three weeks. ”

"No problem. With all this time, it would be more than enough to let the island sink completely. ”

So calmly, Oistaha asserted.

For him, as a priest, the birth of a rebel god - an artificial life form is the same as a taboo demon race. If you throw it away after you run out, you won't feel a disturbance in your conscience.

Shaking his head wordlessly, the puppeteer turned his body around and turned his back to Oistah, Astarut's adjustment was complete, and he had finished the work of destroying the teacher.

"Oops, oops. What a man who doesn't understand the value of things. ”

With the beautiful puppet girl, the man in white walked outside the research institute.

Annoyedly, he straightened up his long hair, and he kept saying insulting words to the teacher.

"Dolls are only valuable if they survive forever. Even if the human who holds him is dead, right. That's right, Swanilda. ”

The man screamed lovingly and looked at the pure white hair of the puppet.

The doll girl affirmed quietly and expressionlessly.

……

"Ahhh I'm asleep again! ”

It was his sister's sharp voice that beat Xiao Gucheng, who was asleep. Xiao Nagisha, who changed into a uniform, stripped off the blankets on the ancient city, and the curtains in the room were all opened one by one, this is the ordinary morning scene of the Xiao family.

For nocturnal vampires, waking up early in the face of the strong morning sun is hellish pain. This is no exception even for the Fourth True Ancestor, who is known as the strongest vampire in the world.

But Nagisa didn't know about his brother and shook the back of the ancient city mercilessly.

"Get up, Gucheng-kun! It's morning! I'm going to be late! I wanted to get up for a moment! ”

"Sorry, Nagisa I'm a little uncomfortable, you go to school first. I'll get up again later. ”

Bouts of pain in the head. The whole body is very heavy, and the joints are about to be crushed. My throat hurts every time I breathe, and it seems that it is not just caused by lack of sleep.

Nagisa seemed slightly surprised, and looked down at the ancient city with his hands on his back.

"I know, Nagisa still has a meeting in the ministry, so I'm leaving. I've prepared breakfast for you, so I'm done. Tomatoes in salad are not allowed to be left behind! Don't be late! ”

Because of the unexplained physical discomfort, the ancient city shook his head in confusion.

What's going on? Is it the aftermath of death?

The first thing that comes to mind at the moment is Rudoluff? Oistaha.

The Rotalingian annihilator used a giant battle axe to completely slice through the ancient city, which fell into a near-death state.

To be exact, he was in a state of complete near-death. Because of the curse of the True Ancestor, he was immediately resurrected, but it is not surprising that the invisible scars still remain in his body.

This morning's main dish was a pork chop sandwich, which Nagisa was ready to put on the table.

I used the pork chop left over from yesterday's dinner, and I put a special sauce made with hatcho miso in the cabbage that I carefully cut, and Nagisa is a full-fledged pie.

It does look delicious at first glance, but the ancient city, which is not in good health now, has no appetite.

"Sorry, Nagisa I probably won't be able to eat it."

By the time he did so, it was almost time to go to school.

Dominated by a heavy feeling of tiredness but still having to change his clothes, the ancient city opened the door to the room.

"Good morning, senior."

It was as if she was waiting for the schoolgirl standing in the hallway of her apartment.

Beautiful girl carrying a black storage box on her back.

The posture is very beautiful, but it doesn't make people feel vulnerable.

Rather, it is said that it is the same as the beautiful famous sword, which gives the impression of being soft and strong.

The sword witch of the Lion King's organ - Hiiragi Yukina.

A female middle school student who was sent to spy on the ancient city, but in fact, the Lion King was sent to the ancient city to contain his 'blood mate'.

"Apologies for keeping you waiting."

Looking at Yukina who raised her head, the ancient city was slightly apologetic.

"No, it's my job to spy on my seniors."

"What?"

"It doesn't seem to be good...... And the voice also sounded a little hoarse. ”

"It's like that every morning, right? The island's direct sunlight is quite painful for vampires, it's really ......"

Looking helplessly at the sky that had always been clear, Gucheng explained.

I don't know why, I can't transform into human form today, and the star bracelet on my wrist also shows the color of ruby, like blood, representing an ominous color.

It is an artificial island located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, more than 330 kilometers south of Tokyo.

It has the strong sunshine unique to the south, but in this way, it is taking away the physical strength of the ancient city little by little.

"Vampire ......"

Yukina was stunned for a moment, furrowing her eyebrows, as if she was observing the ancient city.

The ancient city feels worse and worse,

"Even so, today is relatively good. Anyway, don't you think it's a little chilly? ”

"Chilly?"

Yukina became more and more suspicious after hearing the words of the ancient city.

"That, senior...... Can you bend up a little, I'm sorry. ”

"Is that so?"

The ancient city bent his knees as Yukina said. It's almost eye level with the petite Yukina.

Yukina confirmed and nodded.

"Yes, thank you, senior," said Yukina, who suddenly brought her face closer. The front hair of the ancient city was neatly dialed up, and his own was the same, and Yukina and the forehead of the ancient city were attached together.

The girl's body fragrance spread to the body of the ancient city, and when viewed from a distance, it was like a couple kissing, which was extremely warm.

But Yukina's expression became sinister.

"Sure enough, ......!"

"Huh?"

"Senior. You're having a fever. ”

"Fever?"

If you say that, it usually feels like it's hot.

Yukina pinched the earlobe of the ancient city, and from her fingertips to the ancient city, there was a little coolness.

"Senior, you have a cold."

"Maybe."

Fever, chills, headache, arthralgia, muscle pain, and runny nose and sneezing. It is a standard cold symptom.

"Is there anything that can cause me to catch a cold?" He is now a vampire, not a human being, and it is indeed very strange that an immortal vampire true ancestor can catch a cold.

"That, Senpai...... It is said that stupid people don't catch colds, but it's actually superstition. And the senior is still so smart, he was called a demon by his classmates at school, so it's even more impossible! ”

"That's not what I meant. I'm an immortal vampire, so I shouldn't have caught a cold. ”

"It's not generally known, but it's true that there is an infection that is unique to demons. In particular, the island of the gods, which is home to demons from all over the world, has a high population density, so I hope that I won't accidentally come into contact with an infected person. ”

"In other words, is it a 'cold' that only demons can suffer?"

"Yes, judging by the symptoms, I'm afraid that I was suffering from a disease called a vampire cold."

"What a name worthy of the name...... "The ancient city said listlessly.

"I've heard that this is a disease that vampires are destined to suffer from once. When you are a child, you become immune to the disease, and you generally do not develop it after that. ”

"Is this disease because I just became a vampire?"

"That's right. Because there are no immune antibodies, there is a high probability of developing the disease. ”

Yukina calmly pointed this out.

The ancient city has acquired vampire powers due to strange events that only happened a few months ago.

Of course, this kind of ancient city that is halfway a monk will not have antibodies to the unique diseases of the demon race.

"So wouldn't ordinary people get infected with this disease?"

"yes, I'm afraid it's a symptom peculiar to vampires."

"Then it seems that it will not cause problems at school."

"Huh!?"

Yukina's eyes widened and she asked the ancient city where she said this.

"No, no, senior! People who have a cold must recuperate quietly! ”

"This level of illness ...... It's okay. Patience is over. ”

"No, if a vampire cold grows up, it is said to become very serious. It will continue to have a high fever, become emotionally restless, and behave strangely...... Also, that, will leave sequelae that affect reproductive function. ”

Faced with the lack of tension in the ancient city, Yukina desperately stopped him.

"What !!"

Gucheng's face suddenly darkened, and his reproductive function was damaged, which meant that as a male, he could not have children with a female. To put it simply, he will become a eunuch.

"yes, so, that, I think it's better to concentrate on the treatment."

Is it because I noticed that I had a cold, and the feeling of weakness in my whole body increased.

Even if Yukina doesn't talk about it, it seems that it will be difficult to go to school in this situation.

"Please take a warm rest at home. I'll help too. ”

Yukina quietly supported the ancient city behind the staggering and wanted to return home,

"Help...... Yukina? What about schools? ”

The ancient city asked suspiciously. Of course, you can't go to the sick old town, but Yukina, who has nothing to do, shouldn't have a reason not to go to class.

I'm not going to go today. In place of Nagisa-chan, I'll take care of my seniors. ”

"yes, thank you very much."

"It's okay, take care of the seniors, it's a matter of course." (Markne)