White Giant (5)
Now, the Kingdom of Talia has entered the reign of the vampire clan alliance ‘Hybrid’.
All the blood donation centers built here and there went into normal operation, and the confusion among the people was gradually calming down.
Now, the number of people praising them saying that life is better than before is increasing, so it can be said that everything is going smoothly.
“…The above is an incident/accident that occurred in Korea this week.”
However, that did not mean that all problems within the kingdom were resolved.
It was still a situation where reactionaries’ civic agitation, as well as terrorist attempts targeting social infrastructure and blood donation centers, and even conspiracy to rebel, popped up whenever it was worth forgetting.
It is said that they are trying to catch the footsteps of the information network spread like a spider’s web beforehand, but their methods are becoming more and more sophisticated, so it was inevitably annoying in many ways.
‘Even if I don’t, I have a lot of work to do.’
King Heinz II, who was quietly listening to the report in the king’s office, tilted his head while frowning.
“Hmm, after all, are the three neighboring kingdoms behind it?”
“That’s right. However, they were destroying all the evidence and moving, so we couldn’t get any solid evidence. Sorry, High Road.”
At his light words, Mullo Broko Slack, who oversees all domestic and foreign information, bowed his head deeply as if to apologize.
Heinz nodded roughly and skimmed through the detailed report.
‘Still, it has decreased a lot compared to the beginning. Well, since we’ve beaten that much, even the tricksters must have felt that there was no answer.’
Whatever the case may be, Hybrid’s control within Thalia Kingdom was at a level beyond imagination.
It was only natural that there were vampires all over the country who were absolutely loyal to the monarch, possessing abilities superior to humans and unable to even dream of betrayal or conciliation.
There were only one or two attempts to shake it by using ordinary citizens, but each time it was destroyed before doing anything, so now even those who could sympathize with it were dry.
‘It’s just that the confusion is a bit long because of the intervention of other countries, and this won’t last too long.’
I could fully understand their position.
No matter how much the main church and saints tolerated them, they must have been anxious because the vampires they had regarded as enemies all their lives had swallowed up a neighboring country.
Even now, hybrids are still calling in people from all over the continent, attracting people of their own kind.
He must have wanted to buy time to prepare countermeasures even if he interfered like this.
‘In retrospect, the underworld is slowly encroaching on them, so their concerns aren’t wrong.’
Coldly mocking Heinz put down the report he was holding.
Right now, because of the eyes of the public, I had no choice but to remain quiet despite their tricks, but I didn’t intend to suffer like this forever.
‘I should start by gradually expanding my influence in the dark.’
If you’re going to do it, do it right.
In the first place, isn’t the secret struggle in the dark the main specialty of vampires that have been going on for a long time?
“By the way.”
After a brief pause, he opened his mouth again, picking up another document lying next to the report he put down.
“Did this information… Just come in?”
“Yes that’s right. In fact, that could be the crux of this report. This is the latest data that was quickly collected and organized after realizing the seriousness of the situation immediately after hearing the news for the first time.”
Mullo replied and started the briefing confidently.
“It is said that huge white giants are appearing all over the continent. Its size far exceeds that of a fairly modest castle wall, and its strength and regenerative power are also…”
All of which Heinz already knew.
But the information that followed also contained something he didn’t know—.
“Three objects have been observed so far. There are two subjugated objects. One was immediately dealt with by the death squad led by Saint Heinrich in the Kingdom of Lesque…”
It was that there was not only one giant who had already appeared in this world.
“The other one wandered through the western border of the Azerion Empire and was shot dead by the corps commander and other high-ranking officials. It is said that the damage suffered by the military base in the sudden uproar was so great that the entire legion that was defending against the monsters in the west was staggering.”
Having dealt with the monster himself, he knew for sure how difficult it was to deal with.
However, to have hunted one more somewhere else before I knew it, it seemed that their potential was also formidable.
‘Is it also an empire? The damage seems to have been great, but it seems that they managed to catch it somehow.’
However, there was one notable difference from the giant Heinrich experienced.
“… You said you corroded the surroundings just by breathing?”
“Yes that’s right. It is said that he breathed through the only open nostril and exhaled poisonous gas. Because of that, it is said that it was a struggle to approach him.”
But again, the survivors of the unit that first discovered it testified that they didn’t have that ability at first.
Then there was only one conclusion.
‘…As I feared, I can’t help but think that he’s gotten stronger by accumulating bad karma.’
Certainly, the white giant felt that his abilities were meager compared to his presence.
Of course, he was overwhelming by himself, but the direction of his ability was too focused on his survival.
‘Yeah, sure, that black seal was reluctant. Then, in order to come out of the abyss, he purposely seals his abilities, and then he accumulates bad karma on earth and unlocks them one by one?’
With the newly heard news and the information of Hans’ “Immortal Heart” And “Forbidden Knowledge” Added, he was able to quickly judge the situation.
Of course, it was regrettable that the identity of the white giant was still unknown, but that would be something we would have to find out in the future.
“And the one I couldn’t subjugate…”
While Heinz continued to think, Mullo continued to speak.
“After appearing in the territory of the Principality of Rohan and inflicting critical damage on the National Guard. He is said to have escaped after fighting with the elite members of the main church, including Cardinal Pirey, who appeared late.”
In the meantime, he used the monsters pushed out of the mountain range to threaten the survivors of the Defense Force, so the church party eventually lost sight of the giant.
‘… Certainly, monsters and giants are hosts of the same madness. Besides, he has the intelligence to use it.’
In that troublesome situation, Heinz gently closed his eyes and was lost in her thoughts.
There were only three giants that appeared right away, and one of them even missed.
Wouldn’t that guy who ran away be a big stumbling block later?
There was even no guarantee that the appearance of the giants would end here.
If those who came out like that run away like this time…
“The giant who escaped like that is said to have hidden somewhere in the northern mountains, but since he was a place, he could not find out his whereabouts.”
Heinz opened his closed eyes and looked at him at Mullo’s afterword.
‘Hmm? Speaking of the northern mountains in the direction of the Principality of Rohan…’
But then.
Quaang—!
Because there was a presence that opened the door of the office and entered confidently.
“Heinz! I went.”
It was Bricky, another holy blood of the hybrid.
“Oh, there was a mulo too? Road… No, High Road? Girl, have you been? Woo-hoo-.”
Bricky trembles as if he didn’t know anything until after seeing Mulo, and then finally pays his respects.
With her ability, she would have been able to figure out who was inside in advance, but she thought it was so because it wasn’t once or twice that she saw it like that.
‘Above all, he’s a distant elder. He’s also a great source of labor.’
In addition, Mullo was once her direct subordinate, so this was enough for her to understand.
“…High road? I suddenly felt bad again. It seems like it was like this last time, so why is this?”
“It must be the lack of blood. I’ll tell you in advance, pick a few people from the camp. What else is there to do?”
Bricky, who was also sharp, looked at him with a frown on her face, but Heinz turned her words around with a calm expression.
Then, as if she couldn’t help it, even though she grunted, she obediently opened her mouth—.
It was the content that the task of politely inviting the vampire clans located in the Azerion Empire had finally been completed.
Of course, it was difficult to find even those who were hiding, but since forces with a certain scale were bound to be revealed somehow, there would not be many missed numbers.
“The north is a mess, so it’s unlikely that a clan will survive until now, and where the barbarians in the south are, it’s very difficult for us to live… Now, all that remains is the Republic of Zefia in the East, right?”
“Hmm, is that so?”
Anyway, this is the end of a rough grasp of the situation.
From the internal situation of Talia Kingdom to the existence of the white giant, which can be called a variable, and the Obipo Clan in the east, which can be called the final gateway to the vampire series.
‘Anyway, I think I need to step forward a bit more to actively intervene in this situation.’
The second continental summit was just around the corner.
Of course, the kingdom of Thalia was also proudly invited.
“Bricky, Mullo.”
“Um~?”
“Yes, please. High Road.”
Originally, it was planned to send the Duke of Bright as a proxy, as before, but thinking about it again, this meeting was the first international event since the establishment of the hybrid ‘New Kingdom of Italy’ system.
But wouldn’t it be out of character to send an agent even in this situation?
“I will personally participate in this continental summit. Make sure you guys are ready too.”
“···Yes! We will prepare without a hitch. High Road.”
“Oh, do I have to go too? Shouldn’t one person still defend the base?”
Bricky made a sound of pain as if it was quite annoying since he had just returned from work.
However, thinking about it, her words were not wrong, so Heinz nodded her head obediently.
“Yes, Bricky. You stay here.”
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“Uhuhu—yes, leave this place to me and go, High Road!”
Seeing her rejoicing at the thought of finally being able to rest well made her feel that she must give her a load of work before leaving her seat.
‘Now is the time to start making Heinz known in earnest. A warning and a show off to Obaipo.’
In this way, the 2nd Continental Summit was attended by an unexpected presence.
Ruler of New Talia Kingdom.
High Lord of the Auterica Vampire Clan Alliance.
A great blooded vampire.
The Vampire King, Heinz Hybrid II.
***
Deep in the northern mountains.
It is a mountain in the shadows surrounded by tall and rough mountains, giving off a gloomy aura all year round.
Kurleung—! Kwaaang!
There, with wild binge drinking.
[———!]
A heavy sound resounded, resembling a whale’s cry.
But the violent noise didn’t last long.
That would be the case here, too…
[The lord ordered to eradicate all monsters approaching the area and turn them into undead.]
Death Knight Lord Karam.
[Dare-! Are you trying to invade the king’s sanctuary with those filthy feet! I will imprint fear on you—!]
Dread Phantom Pagos.
[… This meat is not tasty…]
Including Ghoul Lord Fiona—.
Unlike Dwell, who was weak in combat compared to Acrich, Acrich Califa, a typical battle-type black magician, and Doom Knight Drexler, who was over 3 meters tall and clad in armor all over the body…
It was because the new executive level undead who joined one by one in a not short time were also crowded here.
[———!]
Because of this, this white giant, who confidently stepped into the realm of immortality, could not even resist, and in an instant, his whole body was cut to pieces and only his head was dragged.
Of course, the corrosive gas that flowed out of one of his nostrils was nothing special to those present, just perfume.
[Thank you all for your hard work… This is another monster I’ve never seen before…]
[There was no effort, Olivia. But the madness inside of this guy is like that, and I don’t think it’s an ordinary monster, so I brought it for now. How should I handle this?]
[Hmm… I’m not sure if it’s possible to turn into an undead, but it’s not a normal life form… To be sure, it would be better to call Dwell and ask…]
When Karam and Olivia are talking like that.
Toduk— Took!
A small noise, as if something was being cut, turned their gaze to the side.
The source of the sound is the mouth of a white giant with only its head remaining.
The black wire that had been stitching the mouth together slowly withered away and the mouth opened little by little.
[Hmm? Is there anything left? It bothers me.]
Serureung—
Karam, who stepped forward, pulled out the large two-handed sword from his back and raised black magic like black flames.
The same goes for some executives who were looking at the big head.
However, the giant whose mouth was finally freed from all seals was not a special attack.
I just spat out a few short words.
[The destination of all lives—. The fate and end point of life—.]
The officers of the Immortal Army secretly exchanged glances with each other at his sudden noise.
[···This?]
[I’m talking… But…?]
But no matter how they reacted, the giant’s head just muttered to itself.
[The oldest unclean— proof of eternal loss— deceased at the very bottom of the abyss—.]
The head of a giant stuttering incomprehensible words.
[Death—.]
[Are you saying that you want me to kill you…? I can do that whenever you want, but…]
Olivia annoyedly interrupted him at the whirling words.
And as if those words were not a joke, cool demonic energy began to gather in her throat along with dense black magic power.
[The Immortal King— let me meet the Immortal King—.]
Then, the white hair finally got to the point.
[Hmm, indeed.]
It was a bit sudden, but the executives were also those who had been with the Immortal King of the previous generation, so they could roughly grasp the situation.
Apparently, the monster holding this ‘madness’ had something to do with the abyss, like the immortal king’s ‘death’.
Understanding the situation, Karam placed his sword on his shoulder and nodded slowly.
[Hmm. I know what you mean.]
[Then—the Immortal King—.]
[By the way.]
In an instant, a black light flashed.
Whiik— Fuhwaak—!
The huge two-handed sword left a deep scar on the giant’s face.
[Turn it off—?]
[What do you mean by telling our lord to come and go? You are very cheeky.]
[This… I think it will make a pretty good sample… The King will be pleased… I will call Dwell…]
Also, they were with Hans, the current immortal king, and they definitely realized that he didn’t like ‘madness’ too much.
Wasn’t their job right now to slaughter nearby monsters filled with madness?
[Don’t worry. Still, I won’t let you die until I spit out all the information. Until the Lord returns.]
Those loyal men worked diligently to collect the giant’s head and remains.
A unique test subject was added to the Immortal Undead Lab.
Without even Hans knowing.
What good Subordinates