As Deyviel and Denver reached the extraction point, they found Alicia, Yumi, and the freed captives huddled together, waiting for them. The fireworks display could still be seen in the distance, casting an eerie glow over the landscape.
"Are you two alright?" Alicia asked, her voice filled with relief.
"Yeah, we're good," Deyviel replied, panting slightly from the run. "We set off the fireworks and burned down the warehouse. The cult members were too busy dealing with that to notice us escaping."
Yumi nodded, her expression grim. "We managed to call Captain Kim, and they're on their way. But we need to get out of here before the cult members regroup."
Deyviel turned to the freed captives. "Can you all walk? We need to move quickly."
The group of captives, though shaken, nodded and murmured their agreement. Together, the Hunters and the rescued individuals began to make their way through the forest, trying to put as much distance between themselves and the cult as possible.
As they walked, Deyviel couldn't help but feel a sense of accomplishment. They had not only gathered valuable intel on the cult but also managed to rescue several captives from their clutches. However, he knew that their mission was far from over.
"Once we meet up with Captain Kim and the other Hunters, we need to plan our next move," Deyviel said, addressing his teammates. "We have to find out who's behind this cult and put an end to their nefarious activities."
Alicia nodded, her expression resolute. "We'll need to gather more intel and build a strong case against them. We can't let them get away with this."
Denver added, "And we need to make sure the captives are safe and taken care of. They've been through a traumatic experience, and they'll need support."
Yumi agreed, her voice softer than usual. "We can't forget the human cost of this mission. We need to ensure that justice is served for those who have suffered at the hands of the cult."
As they continued their journey, Deyviel felt a renewed sense of purpose. He knew that the road ahead would be filled with challenges and dangers, but he was confident that with his teammates by his side, they could overcome any obstacle.
As they continued their journey, Deyviel felt a renewed sense of purpose. He knew that the road ahead would be filled with challenges and dangers, but he was confident that with his teammates by his side, they could overcome any obstacle.
Together, they would bring the cult to justice and protect the innocent from the darkness that threatened to consume them.
And so, the Hunters pressed on, their hearts filled with determination and their minds focused on the mission ahead. They were the protectors of the innocent, the guardians of the light, and they would not rest until the evil that plagued the world was vanquished.
For they were the Kiss of the Vampire, and they would not be defeated.
As Deyviel and the others go back to the village. At the distance, they saw people panicking. So they hide to observe the situation.
Then they saw cult members capturing people. "What?! Are they sure we're dealing with vampires, not Humans!?" Deyviel shockingly asks. "Yeah. That's for sure. But I don't know why they're with these vampires.
I think there's more to it." Kleiv chime in. "Ok Yumi, Alicia, you guys stay here and call for backup. Me, Kliev, and Denver will go in and try to stop them.
And buy sometime for them to reach here," Deyviel ordered, and Alicia and Yumi nodded. "Ok boy, we're going in. We do it stealthily. Do not rush. One by one, we're going to deal with the cult members.
The tension in the air was palpable as Deyviel, Kleiv, and Denver crouched behind a cluster of bushes, their eyes fixed on the chaos unfolding in the village. The flickering lights of the fireworks had faded, leaving the night shrouded in darkness, punctuated only by the frantic movements of the cult members as they rounded up terrified villagers.
Deyviel's heart raced as he scanned the scene. "We need to be smart about this. We can't afford to draw attention to ourselves," he whispered, his voice barely above a breath.
Kleiv nodded, his eyes narrowing as he focused on a group of cultists dragging a villager toward a makeshift altar. "They’re definitely working with the vampires. Look at how they’re treating those people. This isn’t just a kidnapping; it’s a ritual."
Denver clenched his fists, anger flashing in his eyes. "We can’t let them complete whatever twisted plan they have. We need to act now."
Deyviel took a deep breath, steadying himself. "Alright, remember the plan. We’ll split up and take them out quietly. We can’t let them alert the others. Kleiv, you take the left flank. Denver, you’re with me on the right. We’ll converge on that group by the altar."
With a silent nod, the three Hunters moved into position, their training kicking in as they slipped through the shadows. Deyviel felt the adrenaline coursing through him, sharpening his senses as they approached their targets.
Kleiv was the first to strike. He crept up behind a cult member, who was too engrossed in the chaos to notice him. With a swift and silent motion, Kleiv wrapped his arm around the cultist's neck, applying just enough pressure to render him unconscious without making a sound. The cultist crumpled to the ground, unnoticed by the others.
Meanwhile, Deyviel and Denver moved stealthily toward the group by the altar. They kept a low profile, using the shadows to conceal themselves as they crept closer. Deyviel's eyes locked onto a cultist who was holding a villager in a tight grip, a cruel smile spreading across his face.
Denver signaled to Deyviel, and they moved in tandem, each targeting a different cultist. Denver took down his target with a swift kick to the stomach, while Deyviel used his agility to slip behind his target and disarm him before taking him down with a precise strike to the neck.
The villager, now freed, stumbled backward in shock, but Deyviel quickly grabbed him and pulled him to safety. "Get down and stay quiet," he whispered urgently as the villager nodded, still shaken.
The three hunters continued to move through the village, taking down cultists one by one, their movements swift and calculated. But despite their progress, Deyviel couldn't shake the feeling that they were running out of time. The cultists seemed to be preparing for something, and he knew they had to act fast to prevent whatever dark ritual they had planned. As they continued to take down the cultists, Deyviel's senses remained on high alert, his eyes scanning the surroundings for any sign of the vampires. He knew that the cultists were just pawns in a larger game and that the true enemy was still lurking in the shadows.
Suddenly, a faint rustling sound came from a nearby alleyway. Deyviel's head snapped toward the noise, his heart racing with anticipation. He signaled to Kleiv and Denver, and they moved cautiously toward the alley, their eyes fixed on the darkness within.
As they approached, a figure emerged from the shadows. It was a woman, her skin deathly pale, her eyes glowing with an otherworldly light. Deyviel's instincts screamed at him to attack, but he hesitated, unsure of what they were dealing with.
The woman's gaze locked onto Deyviel, and she smiled, revealing razor-sharp fangs. "Welcome, Hunters," she said, her voice dripping with malice. "I've been waiting for you."
Deyviel's hand instinctively went to his stake, but he knew that they needed to be careful. This was no ordinary vampire, and he could sense that she was powerful.
"Who are you?" Deyviel demanded, trying to keep his voice steady.
The woman's smile grew wider, her eyes glinting with amusement. "My name is Catherine," she said, her voice husky and seductive. And all of a sudden someone landed behind the three. "And that is my royal knight, Aldebaran," she introduced as she said that Denver suddenly flew over the pile of wood at the back.
"Denver!" He shouted.
"Don't worry about him, human. If I were you, I would worry to myself." As she said, a cold air enveloped them.
"Fuck. An ability user. Deyviel, ready you're self. She's no ordinary elder vampire. She's a progenitor type," he said as he explained it to him. Catherine chime in.
"You're quite knowledgeable for a human child. But let me correct you on one thing: I'm no mere progenitor; I'm a queen." As she says, Kliev knees lose their strength.
"A queen, you say? What of it if you were a queen? You're still a vampire!? He angrily said, but Kliev Chime in after gathering his strength.
"Deyviel, they're bad news. We can't beat them. We need to flee. A queen is at the top of their hierarchy; she is second to the King, meaning she was the one they called the ice queen, Catherine," he said with a low voice. As Deyviel and the others are in an avoidable situation, Alicia and the others are now with the Void squad. Hurrying to help the Three.
"Damn it. I said do not engage! ." He angrily said while running.
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Alicia, Yumi, and the members of the Void Squad sprinted through the village, their hearts pounding with urgency. The sounds of chaos echoed in the distance, and the flickering lights of the cult's torches illuminated the path ahead. They could feel the tension in the air—a palpable sense of dread that urged them to move faster.
"We need to reach Deyviel and the others before it's too late!" Alicia shouted, her voice cutting through the night.
Yumi nodded, her expression focused. "We have to be careful. If they’re facing an Elder vampire, we can’t just rush in blindly."
The Void Squad, a group of elite fighters known for their stealth and combat skills, moved in formation, ready to support the Hunters. Their leader, a tall man with a scar running down his cheek, glanced back at Alicia and Yumi. "Stick close to us. You guys create a distraction while me and elric will find your friends . If you we're right and their up against an Elder Class. Me and elric is enough. " He said and the two girls just nodded.
As the Void Squad and Alicia and Yumi approached the village, they could see the chaos unfolding before their eyes. The cultists were scattered, some of them fleeing in terror, while others were being taken down by Deyviel, Kleiv, and Denver. But amidst the chaos, a figure stood tall, her presence radiating an aura of power and menace.
"Tsk. Look who it is. " He said to elric.
"Sir, is that?!
"She sure is. Catherine the Ice Queen ! He growled
Catherine, the vampire queen, stood with her back to the approaching group, her attention focused on Deyviel and the others. Her royal knight, Aldebaran, stood guard behind her, his eyes fixed on Denver, who was still struggling to get back to his feet.
Alicia's heart raced as she took in the scene. The tension was thick, and she could feel the weight of the situation pressing down on her. "We have to act now," she whispered urgently to Yumi and the Void Squad. "If we wait any longer, they might not make it out.
"Catherine, what? Alicia asks.
"She is the Queen of all vampires, and they say she lived for over 600 to 700 years. And that chick is bad news if she's here. We need all the generals just to deal with her. Last time we fought with her, two generals got killed and one whole squad gotwiped out. Me and captain Kim were badly injured that time," he explained.
Alicia's mind raced as she processed the information. They had to buy time, but how? The odds were stacked against them, and facing Catherine and Aldebaran head-on was a recipe for disaster.
Captain Kim: Light em up! (He said and handed over a fireworks.)
"You and Yumi light this, and these guys will help the civilian escape. While me and Elric will hold Catherine and her bodyguard.
"You and Yumi light this, and these guys will help the civilian escape. While me and Elric will hold Catherine and her bodyguard.
Meanwhile, Deyviel and the others are still standing off with Catherine and Aldebaran.
"What's the plan? Denver asks.
"Still the same; we buy time."
"Tsk. Do we have a choice?
Deyviel's mind raced as he assessed the situation. The presence of Catherine, the Ice Queen, and her knight Aldebaran was a formidable challenge, one that could easily turn deadly if they didn't act quickly. He could feel the weight of responsibility pressing down on him—not just for his own life, but for the lives of his teammates and the villagers still in danger.
"Alright, we need to keep her distracted," Deyviel said, his voice steady despite the chaos around them. "Kleiv, you and Denver focus on Aldebaran. I’ll try to keep Catherine occupied. We can’t let her complete whatever ritual she’s planning."
Kleiv nodded, his expression grim but determined. "Just be careful, Deyviel. We don’t know the full extent of her powers."
Denver, still recovering from the earlier blow, clenched his fists. "I’m ready. Let’s do this."
As they prepared to engage, Deyviel took a deep breath, steeling himself for the confrontation. He stepped forward, drawing Catherine's attention. "You think you can just waltz in here and take what you want?" he challenged, his voice echoing in the stillness of the night.
Catherine turned slowly, her smile widening as she regarded him with amusement. "Ah, the brave little Hunter. How quaint. You think you can stop me? I’ve been waiting for someone like you to entertain me."
Deyviel felt a chill run down his spine, but he pushed it aside. "You won’t get away with this. We’ll stop you."
Catherine laughed, a sound that sent shivers through the air. "You’re adorable. But you’re outmatched. Aldebaran, show them what happens to those who defy me."
With a swift motion, Aldebaran lunged at Denver, who barely managed to dodge the attack. The knight’s speed was astonishing, and Deyviel could see the raw power radiating from him. Kleiv moved to intercept, but Aldebaran was already on the offensive; his strikes were precise and brutal.
Catherine’s eyes glinted with malice. "Oh, but they are. They are the perfect offerings for me. They worship me like a God, so that is why they do that. With their blood.
"Oh, so why to an altar? Why drink it directly? He curiously asks. She just sighs and explains.
"It was boring to do that old method. I want new.
Deyviel's heart raced as he processed Catherine's words. The implications of her twisted logic sent a wave of anger coursing through him. "You think this is some kind of game?" he shouted, trying to keep her attention away from his teammates. "You’re nothing but a monster!"
Catherine's smile faltered for a moment, replaced by a glimmer of annoyance. "A monster? Perhaps. But I am a monster with power, and power is what this world craves. You should be honored to be part of my new era."
"Era, my ass."
As Aldebaran continued to engage Denver and Kleiv, Deyviel took a step closer to Catherine, trying to gauge her abilities. "You’re delusional if you think anyone would follow you willingly. You’re just a tyrant hiding behind your title."
Catherine's eyes narrowed, and for a brief moment, Deyviel saw a flicker of something darker within her. "You dare challenge me? You have no idea what I am capable of."
Suddenly, she raised her hand, and a wave of icy energy surged toward Deyviel. He barely managed to dodge to the side, feeling the chill brush past him. The ground where the energy struck froze instantly, creating a jagged patch of ice that glimmered ominously in the moonlight.
"Tsk, you can't beat a weak mortal life me using your one strength. Tsk, what a bitch. (He taunted her.)
Catherine's eyes flared with fury at Deyviel's taunt, and she took a step forward, her icy aura intensifying. "You think your words can hurt me? I have lived for centuries, and I have seen the rise and fall of empires. You are nothing but a fleeting moment in my existence."
Deyviel felt a surge of defiance. "Maybe so, but I won’t let you take any more lives. Not tonight."
As he spoke, he could see Kleiv and Denver struggling against Aldebaran. The knight was relentless, his strikes coming in quick succession, forcing the two Hunters to stay on the defensive. Deyviel knew they needed to turn the tide of the battle, and fast.
"Fuck. He's toying with them. I need to think fast," he thought to himself.
"What's going to happen now? You'll attack a weak human with that ice cream of yours. Do I need a jacket?( He continues to taunt her.
Catherine's expression twisted into a mix of irritation and amusement at Deyviel's taunts. "You think your bravado will save you? You’re merely prolonging your suffering," she hissed, her voice laced with venom.
Deyviel took a deep breath, trying to keep his focus. He could feel the tension in the air, the weight of the impending confrontation pressing down on him. He needed to buy time for his teammates to regroup and find a way to counter Aldebaran's relentless assault.
"Hey, Ice Queen!" he shouted, drawing her attention back to him. "Why don’t you show me what you’ve got? Or are you afraid of a little challenge?"
Catherine's eyes narrowed, and for a moment, Deyviel thought he saw a flicker of hesitation. "You think you can challenge me? Very well, I’ll indulge you," she said, her voice dripping with condescension.
And dash towards Deyviel and attack him. But Deyviel is agile as ever, avoiding each and every attack that Catherine Threw at him.
"Hey Elsa, (from frozen), what's the wrong tire already? As he taunted, Catherine suddenly sped up and grabbed Deyviel's neck.
"Ack, damn it, I'm screwed!" He said to himself.
"So what now, human? Am I scared of you? She mockingly asked while holding Deyviel up in the air. But all of a sudden, Captain Kim kicked her hand.
Catherine stumbled back, releasing Deyviel as she turned to face the new threat. Captain Kim stood tall, his presence commanding and fierce, flanked by Alicia, Yumi, and the members of the Void Squad. The tension in the air shifted, and Deyviel took a moment to catch his breath, grateful for the timely intervention.
"You're not going to take another step closer to those villagers, Catherine," Captain Kim declared, his voice steady and resolve. "This ends now."
Catherine's eyes narrowed, her expression a mix of annoyance and intrigue. "Ah, the infamous Captain Kim. I’ve heard tales of your exploits. But you’re just another human, thinking you can stand against me."
"Tsk man, you already forgot. You gave me this," he said, showing his scar.
"Oh so, you one of the survivors? I buried so many of your kin that day," she mockingly said.
Captain Kim's expression hardened at her words, the memories of that fateful encounter flooding back. "You may have taken lives, but you won't take any more. Not while I stand here."
Catherine's laughter echoed through the night, a chilling sound that sent shivers down Deyviel's spine. "You think you can defeat me with mere numbers? I am a queen! I have faced armies and brought them to their knees. You are nothing but a fleeting annoyance."
"Maybe so," Captain Kim replied, his voice steady. "But we’re not here to bow to you. We’re here to stall you."
Catherine's eyes glinted with malice as she regarded Captain Kim and the reinforcements behind him. "Stall me? How quaint. You think you can delay the inevitable? I will have what I came for, and you will all fall before me."
As she said, all of the void squad came and stood in front of her.
Catherine's expression shifted, a flicker of annoyance crossing her face. "Unity? How charming. But it won’t save you. Aldebaran, deal with them."
At her command, Aldebaran charged forward, his eyes locked onto Captain Kim. The knight's speed was blinding, and he swung his sword with deadly precision. Captain Kim barely managed to dodge the attack, rolling to the side as the blade sliced through the air where he had just stood.
The Void Squad members quickly formed a defensive line, their eyes trained on Aldebaran as he prepared for another strike. Deyviel, still catching his breath, felt a surge of adrenaline as he joined the fray, ready to support Captain Kim and the others.
"Yumi, Alicia, stay back and protect the villagers!" Deyviel called out, his voice steady despite the chaos. "We’ll handle Aldebaran!"
Alicia nodded, her expression fierce. "We won’t let him get to the civilians. Just be careful!"
As Aldebaran lunged again, Captain Kim and Deyviel moved in tandem, their movements synchronized as they dodged and countered the knight's relentless attacks. Aldebaran was a whirlwind of speed and strength, but the Hunters were determined to hold their ground.
"Stay focused!" Captain Kim shouted to the others. "We need to work together!"
"Keep him distracted!" Captain Kim shouted, his voice cutting through the noise. "We need to find a way to weaken him!"
Deyviel nodded, his mind racing as he formulated a plan. "I’ll try to flank him. If I can get behind him, maybe I can catch him off guard."
As Deyviel darted to the side, he could see Kleiv and Denver regrouping, their expressions grim but resolute. "We need to work together!" Kleiv shouted, his voice strained as he caught his breath. "If we can coordinate our attacks, we might stand a chance!"
Denver nodded, his fists clenched. "Let’s do it! We can’t let Catherine win!"
With renewed determination, the Hunters began to coordinate their movements. Deyviel feigned an attack from the front, drawing Aldebaran's attention while Captain Kim and Kleiv moved in from the sides. The knight was fast, but the combined efforts of the Hunters began to wear him down.
"Now!" Captain Kim shouted, and the three of them struck simultaneously. Deyviel aimed for Aldebaran's legs, hoping to trip him, while Kleiv and Captain Kim targeted his arms, trying to disarm him.
Aldebaran staggered, momentarily losing his balance as Deyviel's strike connected. "You think you can take me down so easily?" he growled, his voice low and menacing. And he bit his arms and spayed his blood in the air around, and then it exploded. All of them are sent flying in the houses.
"Damn it. We're fuck," Deyviel said as he supported himself with his elbows.
"You are a weak human trying to play hero. Now you die! As he's about to bite Deyviel's neck, someone punches him so hard he flew through mountains.
"Man, you damn brats are hopeless. You guys can rest now. Well, handle the rest." As he said, three more figures landed besides him.
"You're as fast as ever, Gen. McDougal," the man exclaimed, named Adrac Durandal.
"Hahaha, like good old days," the man chime in while laughing. (Named Arthur Kennedy)
"You old farts are noisy as ever," he sighed.
"Don't be Afraid because we are here!!" He shouted his voice booming .
To be continued.....