1. Sequelae
It's been a while since the "Witch's Night" filled the main continent with mourning, but its effects are still lingering, and it won't be erased for a while.
Because whether it is human beings, other kinds of creatures, or human beings who have unfortunately become other creatures, they all have the right to live equally. Acting to survive is not something to be ashamed of.
The eastern port was occupied by foreign troops, and Anne wanted to reason with the young emperor who had a relationship with her, but helplessly, she didn't even get the chance.
In the city, the vampires who have been converted from humans are still lurking, this is the lesson left by the "Witch's Night", while keeping the safety of ordinary people, the empire has also completely lost the trustβin the hearts of these vampires who were originally human.
There is only one result to be seen, and that is death. No one wants to die, no one can stand the sudden hunger pangs, so these vampires who can only live forever in the shadows choose to "unite" together.
An "evil" prevented from being born for survival, and so it blossomed.
Night, gradually coming, it will be their time, they need to hunt, they need to survive, rely on the methods that a qiΔ can use, get the fresh blood that a qiΔ can see, smell.
"Fei, give. β
Claire handed Fei a quilt to Fei who was squatting in a dark corner, which, of course, was already soaked with bright red liquid.
"You're a little longer than I can endure, but it's better to advance a little. β
β......β
"Well, don't worry. It's pig's blood. It's not easy for a detective like me to find a pigsty and cut a pig. But I really have to thank the slaughterhouse proprietor. You didn't even ask and believed my reasoning. β
Claire said. Drink the liquid from your glass.
The taste is very poor, full of the sour smell that only vampires can smell, this is a matter of course, how can pig blood be compared to fresh human blood?
However, her purpose is only to fill her stomach, not to enjoy. If there really is a day when he attacks a human being, then he is qualified to be a "human being". It's completely lost.
That's right, Claire was sure in her heart.
Himself, Fi, and Nia are all just human beings, just "sick" human beings. The symptoms of this disease are the same as those of vampires, but, no.
"Ahem, it doesn't taste very good...... Fei, is it because of the taste? Detective, please bear with me. β
"It's not...... I ......"
"As long as that's not your will, that's enough. β
Claire silently tugged at her collar. Covering the bite marks on his neck, "I'm just dying myself." It's just planted on the 'hint', and it has nothing to do with you. On the contrary, I would like to thank you. β
"I'm sorry. β
"It's okay, a second-level dependent like me can't go out during the day like you, blood or something is actually the same amount of time we need, who made me a good guy?"
After watching Fei's face change and finish drinking the "food", Claire finally breathed a sigh of relief, "Speaking of which, that guy Nia, is there still no movement?"
After the "Witch's Night", the surviving vampires will naturally still be captured, and these vampires must have only one ending, and after that, the founder of the organization that was suddenly formed is Nia.
Naturally, in this moment of hunger and cold, but helpless, any sad vampire is looking forward to the appearance of a strong man who can protect them, and Nia's move is inevitable. For a person who is famous enough to provide a large enough venue, as well as safe shelter, and is still a first-class dependent, no one will resist her kindness.
Faye can actually be the same as Nia in some senses, but because her identity is already known to Frey, she can no longer appear in public. On the contrary, maybe he was scrupling about something, knowing that Nia was already a vampire's Frei, but he didn't openly attack her.
"No...... I didn't see her. Fei shook her head and said no more.
"Well, speaking of which, the hunt outside is really too ruthless now, and the old lady of the dean is like crazy, and she sends those guys around outside day and night, and what she sees suspicious is a check. In a few days, I'm afraid the food source will have to accept the human blood provided by Nia. β
"Absolutely not!"
"I know...... So I'm trying to figure it out. β
Claire sighed, no third person knew about her being bitten by Faye, so, relying on her excellent acting skills and judgment, Claire still maintains her human identity. However, in any case, it was only a matter of time before I went to Dean Frey at such a strange time to find suspicion.
"I have to know as much as I can, that Alice moved out with her family that night, and now I think about it, I was so excited that I had a negative IQ. No one has a rule that the guy I'm checking must be a vampire, and maybe Alice is just a human mixed in with that group of vampires. β
Indeed, it is counterintuitive that she can be the leader of the whole family as a small child. But in this case, her identity is also questionable, human...... Can you make a vampire so obedient?"
"Do you remember 'Witch's Night'?" Chrell shuddered, for that night he had seen something he shouldn't have seen.
Sometimes, forgetfulness is a really good thing.
"I have some clue in my mind, but, I'm sorry, Fei, I can't tell you this because ......"
Because of the "hint", what kind of magic this is, or something that is not magic at all, Claire has never figured out. But what is certain is that in order to avoid a recurrence of things similar to the previous ones, Fei, she can't know her own intentions.
"I know...... I'm sorry Krell for putting all this stuff on you. β
"It's okay, it's okay. It was also getting dark. I'm out for a walk. β
After saying goodbye to the Philippines. Claire left the place. Of course, it's just a lie.
Because of the existence of "hints", Claire can't tell all the truth, although she is a little sorry for her, but after eating a lesson that can never be forgotten, Claire also understands the meaning of "remote control bomb" in Frey's mouth.
"What a tragic lesson. Claire muttered, covering up the bite mark on her neck in the same way she had done before.
......
The search during the day is left to the humans, and at night the vampires come out to hunt for food. They are completely in charge of the Heroic Spirits, they will not be bitten, and they are also good at fighting, which is a nightmare for vampires.
It is precisely for this reason that Claire, whose "human" identity is not suspected by Frey for the time being, does not have to worry about being killed in a daze. Led by Bobby, who is scurrying around, Claire finally meets Frey, whom she hasn't seen for a long time.
It is said that today is a rare rest day for Frey, and the next step is to prepare for the second phase of capture.
Is it an illusion? Claire always felt that Frey, who had closed her eyes and recuperated, had a little more evil aura on her body.
"It's better to go to bed, Dean. β
Claire froze. "Or do you want to get sick again?"
"Kreel. β
Frey opened her eyes, blue and bloodshot from exertion.
"What did you investigate today?"
"That's all there is to it...... Hm. Forget it, in fact, I have a question for you this time. "How much do you know about the 'hint' thing, if there's a way to unravel it......"
β...... Are you planning for that guy again?" Frey sighed, "I'm sorry, but the 'hint' won't stop until the hinting vampire unravels it himself." So, until you're sure you've done all the hints about your friend, she's still the one to be ruled out. β
Excluded Objects......
"Dean, this is wrong. Obviously you know that Fei will definitely help the human side, why ......"
"Her greatest help is to stand up obediently......"
The bloodshot eyes turned into murderous intent, and the dean, who had always been angry with Claire, was just a cute dean, and for the first time, Kryll was scared back a few steps.
"If they really have some awareness as human beings...... Then sacrifice in exchange for peace in the Empire. This is the best way. β
No, this is not the same Frey who has always been, this is the executioner who exists with prejudice and killing.
Those unfortunate human beings must have to prey on human blood only to survive. There must be some way to get them back to their original ways.
β......β
"If it's okay, go back, Claire. Frey turned, looking no longer in talking to Claire, "All you can do now is hide at home, not run around for vampires." It's a mess at night, don't come out at this time next time, Persiphone, send her back. β
"Yes. β
"Dean'......"
Claire was still a little reluctant, but the only way to do it at the moment was to go back obediently.
It seems that recently, even the wind at night is mixed with the smell of blood.
Claire sighed silently as she followed behind Persiphone.
"Now, Dean...... Please persuade her, it always feels a little scary. β
"I've tried everything I can, and it's not something you need to worry about. β
Persiphone said slowly, "And, Claire, are you ...... What secrets are you hiding?"
β...... Hah?sh......"
"I'm glad it's me who accompanies Frey today, if it were another Heroic Spirit, you wouldn't be so lucky. The smell of your body, because of the increase in the number of times you eat, has gradually made us feel it. β
Psephone stopped, "Frey, please don't come here, or next time, I can't guarantee that she won't find out who you are." β
(This is the last few chapters of the little detectives, originally in these more and more Long Aotian, the low-end combat power should be gone, so I finally lingered.) (To be continued......)