ACT 9 High Pureness Vampire

Its over!

Arks voice echoed through the area.Infector glared at Ark and growled.

Y.you! An insignificant human like you

Take this, Dark Strike!

Ark snorted and raised his sword.Then Infector shouted in a desperate voice.

W-wait a minute! You dont care what would happen to your pet if I die?

W-what?

Arks eyes glanced at him with surprise.Dark Strike narrowed missed and hit the ground.Infector laughed and murmured.

You dont want to lose your pet.

You bastard, what do you mean by that?

Hehehe, it is like I said. You are the owner of a pet so you should understand. Ive already absorbed 80% of his blood. Racard has already become a part of me. If I die then he will obviously die. You shouldve already guessed since you tried to use Intimidation on me. Huhuhu, you wouldnt want to lose the loyal pet that still responded to its owners commands while being absorbed do you?

Arks eyes shook after hearing Infectors words.After thinking for a moment, Ark pressed his foot harder against Infectors neck and said.

Vomit out Racard immediately!

Infector immediately closed his mouth.And his eyeballs rolled before he giggled and said.

Kukuku. Okay. No matter how good the food is, it is no use if I die. If you really want the bat back then I will return him. But I have some conditions. Release me. And move all the soldiers to the rear. I will release that fellow as soon as my safety is secured.

Do you think Im naive enough to believe something like that?

It is your choice whether to believe it or not.

Infector replied with a vile smile.Ark was completely at a loss from Infectors relaxed attitude.In fact, that was the part that caught in Arks mind while he was fighting.He had been worried that Racard would be destroyed along with Racard.Of course, there was a chance that wouldnt happen.However, he couldnt risk Racards life on a gamble.He also couldnt give into Infectors request.

If I save Infector then he will spare Racard.

But Ark specialized in dirty tricks.He wasnt naive enough to believe that Infector would do what he promised.

The problem is I dont know whether that guy is telling the truth or not. Will Racard really die along with him? If I figure that how then I would know how to respond

Ark was conflicted about what to do.Then he suddenly heard someones voice in his head.

-Dont be fooled Foreigner!

What, what the?

Ark looked around with bewilderment after hearing the voice.

-I am the vampire referee appointed by the great Vampire Lord of Dark Earth.

Vampire referee?

Ark thought aloud, causing Infector to flinch and angrily shout.

Vampire referee? Tarosu? T-that bastard! Youre still conscious!

How do you know the vampire referee?

Ark asked and kicked Infector a few times.There was a long sigh and the voice of the vampire referee was heard again.

-Its shameful to admit this but I was absorbed by Infector after he came to Dark Earth. I was able to apply a shield so that I wouldnt lose consciousness while I was being absorbed. And Infector is weakened so I can talk to you.

The vampire referee was eaten during the short time Infector was sent to Dark Earth?Ark looked at Infector with amazed eyes.And he realized why he thought Infector had changed after flying to Dark Earth.Before Infector had been sent away to Dark Earth, he had already absorbed 50% of Racard in 10 minutes.But those message windows never appeared again after he was sent to Dark Earth.

Infector said Racard is still alive in his stomach. Nevertheless, the absorption has stopped. There must be a reason why.

Ark had thought about the reason while fighting.However, he figured out the real reason after hearing the vampire referees words.He had stopped absorbing Racard in order to absorb Tarosu.

If that is true then Im lucky because of Tarosu.

It was thanks to him that Racards absorption was stopped.

By the way, why did you tell me not to be fooled?

-After I entered Infectors body, I became aware that Racard was also eaten. Infector used the Kin Blood-sucking skill which had been sealed by the Vampire Lord for a long time. Once Infector has swallowed a soul using Kin Blood-sucking, he cannot vomit it out again.

W-what?

Ark felt his heart drop at the Tarosus words.In the end, there was no way to stop Racards extinction?Tarosu had just reconfirmed the fact that Racard wouldnt survive.

-My demise was inevitable from the moment I was eaten. Now that I know the relationship between you and Racard, I have no choice. Now, foreigner who as succeeded Hero Mabans will! There is no time to hesitate. Strike down with your sword.

Wont you die as well?

-There is a reason Ive maintained the protective shield despite not being afraid of death. It isnt because I wasnt willing to lose my willpower after being absorbed by that guy. Instead of being killed by Masters enemy, I would rather die with honour! Moreover, I want to help the person who has inherited Masters will.

The person who has inherited your Masters will?

-Thats right. I am Hero Mabans summon.

Tututudung!

Tarosu really said unbelievable words in this absurd situation.Ark stared with a dumbfounded expression as Tarosus explanation came out of nowhere

-A long time ago, I was just a low ranking vampire sucking on the blood of travellers. Then I was seized while attempting to eat one of the travellers. I thought it was all over then. But he didnt kill me. On the contrary, he actually made me one of his summons. He later became one of the 7 heroes and was called Hero Maban.

Ark recalled a previous event that he experienced in Dark Earth.The first time Ark had met Tarosu, he had spoken Hero Mabans name with a subtle longing.He didnt know why at the time but if Tarosu was Hero Mabans pet then it was understandable.He had spent hundreds of years longing for his master who disappeared.

By the way, what did you mean by your Masters enemy?

Ark wondered and the vampire referee recalled the past.

-The reason Hero Maban entered the land of the vampires was to meet with the Vampire Lord to request that he cut of relations with the Dark Lord.

According to Tarosu, the vampires had belonged to the forces of darkness in the early days of the Dark Century.And Hero Maban had gone alone to convince the Vampire Lord.The Vampire Lord admired Hero Mabans courage for visiting alone and met for a week to seriously discuss it.It was at this point that Infector appeared.Infector was the vampire referee at the time.He had tricked the Vampire Lord and had a secret deal with the Dark Lord.During the meetings to convince the Vampire Lord to withdraw from the forces of darkness, Infector secretly snuck into Hero Mabans room.However, Hero Maban already knew about the relationship between Infector and the Dark Lord.Thanks to Hero Maban making preparations beforehand, Infector was caught and trapped in a dungeon after incurring the Vampire Lords rage.

-But Infector escaped from the prison not long after that. Up until that moment, the Lord hadnt known. The Dark Lord had trained Infector in the ancient art of Kin Blood-sucking. Infector used Kin Blood-sucking to steal the souls of countless vampires while escaping to the dark forces.

The Vampire Lord broke off all relations with the Dark Lord after that event.And while Hero Maban and the other heroes were fighting the Dark Lord, Tarosu had killed Infector.But he was a stubborn villain.He was once again restored with the power of the black obelisks.It was the tangled history between Hero Maban and the vampire clan!Ark had accidentally discovered one of the hidden secrets of New World.But that history was useless to Ark.The only think that mattered to Ark was Racard who he had raised for 2 years.

Is there really no way to save Racard?

-No. That is the fearful part about Kin Blood-sucking. Once Racard was absorbed, he became a part of that guy. If he receives damage then we receive damage. Killing that body would be no different from killing Racard.

Kukukuku, what did he say? Did he say there was a way?

The sarcastic words fell from Infectors mouth at that moment.

I guess I cant deceive you anymore. Racard and that referee have been perfectly integrated into my body. Those guys and I am the same vampire. Since we are linked, if I receive damage then they will also receive damage.

This bastard!

Ark was about to angrily kick Infector again.Then something rose in Arks head.

Wait, they have no choice but to receive the same damage as Infector?

Infector was clamouring because he was fully aware there was no way to save Racard.However, his words actually gave him a hint about saving Racard.

If I consider Tarosu and Infectors words then there might be a way to rescue Racard. I dont know if it will succeed or fail but it is my best option. But they problem wont go away even if Im successful.

Arks thoughts spun furiously in his head.

Tarosu-nim, what kind of situation is Racard in now?

-Racard is close to being fully absorbed by Infector. It will take approximately 1 more minute until he is fully absorbed by Infector. Even if I spread my shield to him, he will only survive for another 10 minutes. Infector will become many times stronger once we are fully absorbed. This is the only chance to kill him.

This was the problem that Ark was worried about.A considerable amount of time had passed since Racard was eaten and sent back to Dark Earth and now his absorption rate was at 90%.Ark had thought the method of saving Racard was to separate him from Infectors body.It was impossible to save Racards stats when he had already been absorbed this much.In other words, if the level 350 Racard was 90% absorbed then it meant Racards stats would become equivalent to level 35.

Still, if there is a way then I have to save him.

Even if he saved Racard, he could no longer be useful as a summon.

But

Tarosu-nim, please listen to my words from now on and tell me whether it is possible or not.

Ark organized his thoughts before talking again.And he explained the idea he had a while ago.Tarosu considered before replying in an affirmative voice.

-It is possible. But

Thats okay. I have a way to save Racard and referee-nim inside Infectors body.

-What? Is that true?

Yes, but to be exact I cant save both of you.

-Both of us? Thats right. I also considered it after hearing the question you asked me. Are you asking me to sacrifice myself for Racard?

Im really sorry. But I can truly only save one person. And if I have to pick there the choice is obvious.

Ark replied in a firm voice.Tarosu replied after a moment of silence.

-Hahahaha! You dont care about anyone aside from your pet?

No, you dont have to go that far

-Great!

Tarosu shouted and interrupted Ark.

-Thats it. I understand your will. And Ive already lived for hundreds of years so death has no meaning to me. But that little fellow with tears in his eyes probably doesnt want to die. Why would I hesitate? Then Foreigner who received Hero Mabans will, I accept your offer!

He arranged the situation after everything was put in order.

A cannon!

When Ark reached out his hand, one of the archers handed him a cannon.

Huck! T-these bastards..what on earth..n-no. The way you devised wont work! Are you really going to destroy the pet you raised? T-those words! Youll fail

Shut up!

Infector guessed the situation after listening to Ark and Tarosus conversation so he started struggling and screaming.However, Ark already made up his mind and changed the special bullet with no hesitation.The cannon was loaded with the special bullets containing holy water!Ark smiled and shoved the cannon into Infectors mouth.

Goodbye you bastard!

Tu tu tu tung, tu tu tu tung, tu tu tu tung!

When the trigger was pulled, the cannon vibrated and dozens of holy water bullets were shot.Since the cannon was shoved into Infectors mouth, the dozens of fire holy water bullets entered his stomach.After a while

Ku ku ku kung! Ku ku ku lung! Pepeng!

Infector swelled like a balloon.The swollen Infector then exploded and scattered blood all over the place.

-Your level has risen.-Your level has risen.-Your level has risen

He was relatively easy to handle but Infector was still a level 500 boss.After Infectors stomach burst and he blew up like a balloon, the attack group instantly gained 7 levels.As a bonus, he discovered the blood covered necklace lying on the ground.

-Infectors Blood Gem (Unique)

Item Type: Necklace

Durability: 53/60

Weight: 30 User restriction: Level 450 and more

This necklace contains Infectors ability. A long time ago, Infector betrayed the Vampire Lord in order to obtain the power Kin Blood-sucking.And part of his power was trapped into the necklace to strengthen Kin Blood-sucking.

<Option: Controlling power +200, Intelligence +30>

<Special Option (Kin Blood-sucking): Then the wearer of the necklace kills someone of the same race (Human-Human, Elf-Elf, etc.) a part of their ability will be absorbed. When this ability is absorbed, you can randomly absorb 1~3% of Strength, Agility, Stamina, Wisdom, Intelligence or Luck.But the absorbed ability is only applied for 1 hour.

Mana consumption: 1,000

Cool down time: 1 hour>