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Chapter 172 Nagash, God of Death
"The commander-in-chief...he was assassinated."

There was barely concealed shock and grief in Matt's voice.

Eric's pupils shrank when he heard this. The assassination of the commander-in-chief meant that the entire situation had changed dramatically.

Was his assassination done by these vampires?

There was a depressing and heavy atmosphere in the air. Matt's words were like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, stirring up waves.

Eric's eyes suddenly became sharp, and his clenched fists trembled slightly, revealing his inner unrest.

He quickly calculated various possibilities and consequences in his mind. The sudden death of the President undoubtedly pushed the country into an unknown abyss, especially in this special era.

"We must confirm the authenticity of the news immediately," Eric said in a deep voice.

"The information is absolutely accurate. The deputy director of SHIELD told me."

Matt's words were like a shot in the arm. Although they brought confirmation of the sadness, they also made Eric realize that now was not the time to indulge in emotions, and action was the key.

"Let's confirm this next. First, kill this vampire!"

As soon as Hawkeye finished speaking, the vampire suddenly stood up. This sudden change caught everyone off guard.

Its eyes turned red again, as if burning with fire, and the wounds on its body healed at a speed visible to the naked eye. An even stronger aura of darkness emanated from it, shrouding the entire hall in depression and terror.

"Do you think you can kill me like this? How ridiculous!" The voice of the vampire leader echoed in the hall, carrying endless ridicule and contempt.

Eric, Hawkeye, Matt and Jack looked at each other, and an ominous premonition arose in their hearts.

"We can't let it continue to regain strength, we have to act now!" Eric shouted, with unquestionable firmness in his voice.

Hawkeye and Matt nodded immediately after hearing this. They knew that the current situation did not allow for any hesitation.

The three of them joined forces again and launched a fierce attack on the vampire leader.

Eric's double swords were like silver lightning, drawing dazzling tracks in the darkness.

Hawkeye's flame whip flew in the air, forming a series of blazing fire walls, trying to trap the vampire leader.

Matt used his special agent skills to constantly look for the vampire leader's flaws, ready to give him a fatal blow.

However, the vampire leader seems to be more powerful than before.

It dodged the attacks of the three men with ease, and every counterattack made them terrified.

"Your weak attacks can't hurt me at all! Me!!!"

Before the vampire leader finished his words, his body suddenly began to tremble violently, and the red light in his eyes became brighter and brighter, as if two flames were burning in his pupils.

An unprecedented force of darkness and evil burst out from its body, instantly filling the entire hall, making Eric, Hawkeye, Matt and Jack feel an indescribable sense of fear and oppression.

"Master, I am your loyal servant, please don't..."

As the vampire leader pleaded, its body began to twist, its bones made a creaking sound, and the blood vessels under its skin seemed to burst, revealing a strange pattern that did not belong to this world.

Its face became hideous and terrifying, with a sneer at the corner of its mouth, which was the contempt and mockery of the God of Death for life.

"I am Nagash, the God of Death. How dare you ants challenge my majesty." The vampire leader's voice became low and hoarse, filled with the breath of death.

Eric and the other three looked at each other, knowing in their hearts that they were no longer facing a simple vampire leader, but the more terrifying and invincible god of death.

"Run away! We can't defeat a god!"

Matt roared in a low voice, and the word "run away" that Matt roared in a low voice was like a thunder, exploding among the four people.

Facing a being that calls itself the "God of Death", continuing to fight is like hitting a rock with an egg.

There was a flash of unwillingness in Eric's eyes, but reason told him that preserving strength and finding opportunities for survival were the most important things at this moment.

He quickly winked at the other three, signaling them to evacuate immediately.

The four of them turned around tacitly and prepared to escape to the exit of the hall.

However, Nagash's voice was like the sentence of the god of death, coldly echoing in their ears: "Want to escape? In front of me, the god of death, you have no chance of survival."

As the words fell, a powerful dark energy surged out of the God of Death's body, instantly blocking all exits of the hall.

Eric and the other three felt an invisible pressure trapping them tightly, making it seem like even breathing had become difficult.

"What should I do?" Matt asked anxiously, his voice full of fear and despair.

Eric took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.

He looked around, searching for a possible breakthrough.

However, the power of the God of Death was too strong, and the four of them seemed to be trapped in an invisible cage.

Just then, Eric suddenly noticed a closed window in the corner of the hall.

Although the sky outside the window was dozens of meters high, it became their only hope at the critical moment of life and death.

"Hurry, get to that window!" Eric shouted loudly, and he rushed to the window first. The other three followed closely behind, trying their best to break through to the window.

Seeing this, the God of Death sneered.

It waved its arms, and a powerful dark energy attacked the four people.

However, Eric and his four companions had already rushed to the window regardless of everything. They pushed the window open with all their strength and jumped out without hesitation.

When the four people landed, they were shocked to find that the God of Death had appeared before them.

"Run, why don't you run anymore? Keep running."

Nagash's voice pierced the four people's hearts like ice. They were horrified to find that even if they jumped from a tall building, thinking they could escape death, they still could not get rid of the god's pursuit.

Nagash stood before them, his face cold and grim, as if mocking their futility.

Eric and his three companions stood back to back, their hearts filled with unprecedented despair. Facing a true god, they, as mortals, were simply powerless to contend.

"Great God of Death, I think what just happened was a misunderstanding. I was just following the orders of my Lord Mephisto with my companions. I never thought that those vampires were actually your followers."

The situation was critical, and Hawkeye had to bring out the leader he didn't want to acknowledge, hoping that this unknown god of death could give the Lord of Hell some face.

As for why the Son of God is not mentioned, the vampires' actions clearly show that they want to annex the entire America, and the Son of God is their biggest enemy.

Nagash would never give face to his enemy.

As soon as Hawkeye finished speaking, the air seemed to freeze for a moment, and even Nagash's cold smile paused slightly.

"Mephisto?" Nagash's voice was low and resonant, with a hint of amusement. "Are you his followers?"

Eric and the other three prayed secretly in their hearts, hoping that Hawkeye's impromptu response could buy them a chance of survival.

Matt nodded quickly. Although he was reluctant in his heart, he could only follow Hawkeye's words and said, "Yes, great God of Death, we are under the command of Lord Mephisto. This action was completely due to misunderstanding."

Nagash's eyes were like two balls of burning netherworld fire, looking them up and down, as if evaluating the truthfulness of their words.

After a moment of silence, he slowly spoke: "Mephisto's followers... Even so, you trespassed into my territory and harmed my family without permission. This account cannot be easily settled."

Hawkeye's heart tightened, but he remained calm. He knew that every subtle expression at this moment might affect their fate.

"We are willing to compensate, whether it is gold, silver, treasures, or precious magical materials. As long as you ask, we will do our best to offer it."

Nagash sneered, seeming to be uninterested in their proposal.

"Gold, silver, and treasures? Magical materials? These are meaningless to me. However, since you are followers of Mephisto, I do have a suggestion."

The four of them looked at each other, feeling both nervous and curious, waiting for Nagash's next words.

"I want you to complete a task for me as compensation for this offense. After the task is completed, not only will I forgive you, but I will also give you an unexpected reward." There was unquestionable authority in Nagash's voice.

Hawkeye quickly calculated in his mind, at the moment, this seemed to be their only chance of survival.

He took a deep breath and answered on behalf of the four people: "Please let the great God of Death know. We will do our best."

"It's simple. Just betray Mephisto and become my believer."

Nagash's words were like a thunderbolt, exploding in the hearts of Eric and the other three. Betraying Mephisto and becoming followers of the God of Death? This was undoubtedly a choice they had never thought of.

"Great God of Death," Hawkeye said cautiously, "We are willing to serve you, but Lord Mephisto's power is unfathomable. We are worried..."

It’s not that Hawkeye doesn’t want to betray Mephisto, but he simply can’t do it now. The contract has been signed, so how can he betray Mephisto?
Nagash seemed to see through their concerns and sneered: "Mephisto? He is just an old guy lingering in the darkness.

As the god of death, I, Nagash, possess power far beyond his imagination. As long as you sincerely submit to me, I can not only protect you from his harm, but also allow you to gain power and immortality beyond your imagination."

Eric and the other three looked at each other and understood in their hearts that they had no way out. Faced with the threats and temptations of Nagash, they had to make a choice.

"We are willing to submit to you, the great God of Death." Eric was the first to speak out. His voice was weak but firm.

Matt and Jack followed suit and expressed their loyalty. Although Hawkeye still had doubts in his heart, at least they were just verbal words, and it would not be too late to repent later.

"Very well, let me transform you into vampires."

Nagash's plain words struck the four people like lightning. They didn't expect that the price of submitting to Nagash, the god of death, was to become a vampire.

This change was undoubtedly a huge shock to these warriors who were originally proud of their human identity.

"Nagash, you wish for it. I will never become a vampire!"

Hawkeye roared at Nagash angrily, saying that he had already sold his soul for his family, and if he abandoned his human identity, Hawkeye didn't know what he would become.

"Do you think you have the right to choose?" Nagash's voice was low and powerful, like a call from the abyss, making people feel cold.

"Go ahead, Nagash. I feel the same way." There was a hint of helplessness and determination in Eric's voice. As a half-vampire, he was absolutely unwilling to become a complete vampire.

Otherwise, he would never have become a Blade Warrior.

"what about you?"

Nagash looked at Matt and Jack. The former would rather die than surrender, and even without saying a word, they understood what he meant.

However, the latter's eyes were full of struggle and fear. Becoming a vampire means that he will lose his identity as a human being and be bound by darkness and desire forever.

However, after witnessing Nagash's irresistible power, Jack could not muster the courage to fight him.

"I, I am the herald of the King in Yellow. I will never submit to a brainless idiot like you!"

As soon as he said this, Jack wanted to slap himself in the face. He had said such words uncontrollably again. He was probably told by the King in Yellow to say it. This time, his retreat was completely cut off.

Nagash's eyes narrowed into slits in an instant, and a strong murderous intent spread around him.

His voice was low and threatening. "Herald of the King in Yellow? Are you testing my patience?"

Jack only felt an indescribable fear rising from the bottom of his heart. He could almost feel the wrath of Nagash, the god of death, burning in his body like a raging fire.

However, at this moment of life and death, a strange energy suddenly surged in his body. This energy carried an ancient and mysterious aura, as if it was a call from another world.

"It's the King in Yellow!" Matt and Eric exclaimed at the same time. They looked at Jack in surprise, not understanding why the power of the King in Yellow suddenly descended upon him at this moment.

Nagash also felt this sudden power, his face changed slightly, but then he regained his composure. He sneered: "The King in Yellow? Humph, he's just a rat hiding in the dark. Today, no matter who it is, no one can save you!"

However, at this moment, Jack's body suddenly began to change dramatically. His eyes became hollow and deep, as if they could swallow all light.

His skin began to turn pale and transparent, and the blood under his blood vessels seemed to be pulled by some force and began to surge wildly in his body.

A powerful energy suddenly burst out, covering Eric, Matt and Hawkeye. They only felt a huge force lifting them up, and then disappeared from the spot in an instant.

Only Nagash, the furious god of death, was left there.

(End of this chapter)