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Chapter 37 - The Crimson Pact

Kaelion: Ah, I just realized… We formed a pact, but we never created a party.

Vaelthar: A party? We're already on the same side.

Kaelion: No, this is different…

Will you say (I accept) to what I'm about to ask?

Vaelthar: (hesitates a little…)Very well, go on.

Kaelion: Would you like to join my party?

(system invitation)

Vaelthar: … I accept.

Kaelion: Let's see what level you are…

System Message… Displaying party member information…

Vaelthar (Betrayed Ancient Vampire)

True Level:137

Active Level:35

Status: Severe Blood Starvation – 83% Power Loss

Titles: (Forgotten Noble), (Remnant of the Seal)

HP: ??? (Hidden)

MP: ??? (Hidden)

Most stats and abilities are missing or sealed.

Kaelion: Wow… Even this far from your true power, you're still strong enough to rule this damned world, at least this region…

Kaelion: What can we do to restore your full power?

Vaelthar: I'm not sure… For now

(looks outside the village)

System Message… Safe Zone is being invaded… Capture in 30 minutes…

Kaelion: So you felt it too… If you drink the blood of these creatures, could it help restore your old power?

Vaelthar: We won't know unless we try…

(almost teleports forward)

System Message… Your party member has slain

[Wolf (Corrupted) LV2]

[Wolf (Corrupted) LV2]

[Wolf (Corrupted) LV2]

[Wolf (Corrupted) LV2]

(continues for many kills)

Kaelion: Shit! He's massacring them…

System Message… Due to the large level difference, only a small portion of XP is transferred to the player…

Current XP 25000 / 2000

Kaelion: Ah… Wait for me!!

Vaelthar: I stopped because I heard your voice.

(holding a wolf by the throat)

Kaelion: I want to try something… Do you mind if I kill this one?

Vaelthar: Of course not.

(throws the wolf at Kaelion)

Kaelion plunges his sword into the wolf's throat.

[Wolf (Corrupted) LV2] slain…

[+400 XP]

Current XP 25000 / 2400

Kaelion: Huh? This works much more normally…

Vaelthar: Did you notice something?

Kaelion: Yes. That (getting stronger by killing) thing I told you aboutIt also works when you kill, but very little.

So from now on, can I kill the creatures instead?

Vaelthar: These wolves and such? Of course… They don't have blood anyway.

Kaelion: Ah… Right, these creatures are completely cursed…

Vaelthar: The only real blood source is…

(glances at Kaelion's heart)

Don't worry. I'm still in control.

Kaelion: Good to know… Otherwise things could get complicated…

Vaelthar: Then let our deal be this:

You kill what gives you strength. I kill what gives me blood.

Kaelion: I agree completely! This way we'll both get stronger!

Vaelthar: Good! Then while the night is still young, I'll go hunt for blood.

Kaelion: Alright… You know where to find me.

Vaelthar: Of course…

(runs off)

I will savor this freedom I've regained! Hahaha!!

Kaelion: Well, while he's having fun, I might as well handle what I need to do…

(Returns to the starter village)

System, log out.

System Message… Logging out…

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