Under Nissa's lead, the two vampire hunters who were new to this place, along with the Blood Clan guard team, arrived at what looked like an underground warehouse.
"All the main doors were sealed off with concrete. This is the only entrance and exit."Nissa took the lead, opening the warehouse door and walking into the underground space that resembled a sewage tunnel.
"Quite the unique idea. I'll remember it," Blade said seriously as he scanned the surroundings.
"It's not of any real use," Zhou Yi—hidden beside them—added. His style was different from Blade's. Blade would scout the terrain, then fight his way in and out. Zhou Yi preferred flying in, dropping a massive attack, then flying away.
For Blade, this layout might be troublesome, since he had to find a way to get into such a heavily guarded hive. But for the Dawn Knight, all he needed was to spot it during aerial patrol and dive-bomb it.
Their combat approaches differed, so naturally their views on clearing a Blood Nest were different as well. Still, hearing their comments, the surrounding vampires looked extremely displeased. It was like discussing, right in front of someone, how you planned to storm into their home and slaughter their entire family. If their expressions were good, that would be the strange part.
Having long grown used to the duo's alternating, tag-team verbal jabs, Nissa remained unmoved and continued explaining:"We will split up next. If anything happens, you can communicate through the earpieces. As for you, Dawn Knight…"
The Dawn Knight—his helmet always on—obviously couldn't wear the earpieces prepared by the vampires. But Zhou Yi wasn't worried. He chuckled, and his voice suddenly came through their comms.
"Relax, I've already cracked your signal. Don't worry—you'll be able to call me for help!"
"OK!"Nissa cut off the pointless banter and continued. "You're about to enter our world. You may see certain things—feeding, for example. Remember why you're here."
"Relax, I won't forget," Blade replied firmly. Zhou Yi echoed, "Of course. You're the hosts—guests follow the host."
Hearing the answer she wanted, Nissa waved her hand. The two vampires guarding the gate moved into action. The final barrier opened, and the House of Pain finally unfolded before them.
Deafening music, blinding lights, bodies writhing everywhere in indulgent displays that could make one blush, and even the air was thick with the sweet metallic scent of blood and stimulating hormones.If this were a human venue, it would rival any heavy-metal rock concert.But this was a vampire venue—therefore it was simply the largest Blood Nest in New York.
"We split up!"Reinhardt, who had long been displeased with Blade, patted Chupa's chest and dove into the crowd with him.
"No problem. I'll go say hi to an old acquaintance!"Blade grinned, showing a row of white teeth, and walked toward whoever this "acquaintance" was. One could easily imagine how unlucky a vampire must be to qualify as his acquaintance in a place like this.
Watching her Blood Guard scatter one by one, Nissa couldn't help feeling stifled. In name, she was the daughter of the Supreme Vampire Lord—his only heir—the future Duchess. But to many vampires, that identity meant nothing. The Supreme Lord had ruled for centuries, and might well continue for centuries more.A future heir might remain "future" forever.
"Dawn Knight, what about you?"Nissa tried calling the invisible man beside her, but received no response."Dawn Knight? Dawn…"
After calling several times, she finally confirmed one thing: she was alone.The invisible guy had long since slipped away.
Swallowing her frustration, Nissa let out a quiet sigh to steady herself. Deciding not to bother with this irritating group anymore, she chose a relatively quiet side passage and began her own search.
Meanwhile, Zhou Yi had already shed the Dawn Knight disguise and slipped into the crowd of raving vampires in his real identity.
He had to admit, seeing them from another perspective—from a human's viewpoint rather than that of a superhero or god—he realized that vampires were… quite fascinating creatures.
More accurately, a group of very bizarre, very ridiculous creatures.
He saw a male and female vampire feeding each other razor blades before kissing. He wondered what the point was. Competing to see whose tongue was more flexible? And the reward was the blood from being sliced by the blade?
He also saw a middle-aged vampire posing even cooler than the Terminator, slicing open the flesh of his own arm with a knife in front of two female vampires. Sure, it looked frightening—and likely fit the taste of these vampiric chicks. But dude, are you sure that pack of male vampires drooling around you doesn't have a problem?
Compared to him, another bald vampire girl made him look tame. She lay across a small bar table, bare-backed, allowing someone to do whatever they pleased. And truly—whatever they pleased.
A person was using a surgical knife to cut open both sides of her spine and then peel back the flesh. From Zhou Yi's angle, he could clearly see the bone-white spine, blood-soaked nerves, and the muscle and skin peeled apart.
This was… a bit too extreme. Even Zhou Yi felt it was insane. He almost regretted not bringing Tony along to witness such a rare spectacle.You couldn't find this in the human world.
Of course, Tony would probably think the effects looked fake, or he'd go insane on the spot. Considering his friend's mental fragility, Zhou Yi gave up on the tempting idea.
Signaling a waiter for a glass of absinthe, Zhou Yi continued weaving through the mad vampires with his drink in hand.
A few vampires—male and female—who were dancing passionately noticed him and swayed over.
He never refused beautiful girls, even if they were vampires.But men—vampire or not—who tried to press up against him? He never showed mercy.
Wrapping an arm around the waist of the prettiest female vampire in his line of sight—a blonde with tiny braided locks—he kicked backward, snapping the legs of several males trying to touch him.
With the woman laughing wildly in his arms, the two began dancing just as crazily as the rest of the vampires—and the clueless humans—around them.
The vampire girl writhing like a snake in his arms looked young, seventeen or eighteen. Like many Western girls, her figure was incredibly alluring. She was short, with a sweet, youthful face, but her slender waist and perfect curves were all there.
If not for her heavy makeup and extremely rebellious, punk-styled hair, she could have easily become a national sweetheart. Rare baby-face with huge… assets.
Honestly, Zhou Yi felt it was a pity. How did such an adorable girl end up a vampire?If she were human, he wouldn't mind learning a thing or two from Tony and grooming her into a Hollywood star.
But he was also secretly relieved.She was a vampire—someone even Tony the playboy couldn't get close to.
The vampire girl had no idea what Zhou Yi was thinking. As a vampire, she didn't mind being wrapped in his arms. She clung to him like a snake, moving freely, though a little inexperienced—exactly how someone her age should behave. Zhou Yi actually liked that innocence.
Maybe she had ulterior motives, but Zhou Yi decided he would play along.Such privileges came with being a pretty girl.
Pulling him along as they danced, the girl guided him toward the edge of the dance floor. But perhaps because vampires had strange customs, or some odd rule, people kept stepping in her way. Some even tried to wedge themselves between the two to separate them.
This "food-snatching" behavior enraged the girl. If Zhou Yi weren't beside her, she'd probably bare her fangs and snarl like a puppy guarding its meal. Judging by her twitching facial muscles, she wasn't far from doing exactly that.
Zhou Yi casually broke the ribs of two male vampires and kicked them into the others blocking the way. His violence clearly provoked many vampires. Some bared their fangs—only to be punched in the face. Their fragile nose bridges and prominent fangs were crushed under his hammer-like fist. The gruesome sight made the onlookers gasp.
"Someone causing trouble?"Just then, Blade—having freshly scared off his "acquaintance"—walked over lazily. His presence alone intimidated several vampires. Ignoring the cowards, he looked at the injured pile on the floor and said to Zhou Yi, surprised:
"Not bad moves, buddy."
They were hybrids—turned vampires—but Zhou Yi's performance still impressed Blade.
True, hybrids were slaves and servants to purebloods. In Blade's eyes, they weren't even cannon fodder. But to ordinary humans, they were still vampires—far stronger than regular people. Stronger even than most elite soldiers. Only the very best of humanity could kill hybrids.
As for pureblood vampires? No normal human could deal with them. Their speed and strength rivaled apex predators. Humans were food.
Zhou Yi showed no reaction to Blade's compliment. He simply replied naturally:"Your coat's pretty nice too, buddy!"
Life is a stage—acting is everything. Zhou Yi's performance was flawless. Blade had no clue that this impressive guy was actually his teammate for the mission—the Dawn Knight.
Zhou Yi truly was a master of acting.
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