A vicious female is trapped in a beastly hell.

Chapter 577 Are you willing to die by my hand?

Shen Tang pursed her lips, her previously firm resolve wavering slightly. "Do we really have to kill him?"

Now that she and Necro have both learned the truth, there seems to be no reason for them to fight to the death. If he could withdraw his troops, that would be the best outcome.

Ultimately, she couldn't bear to see the last bloodline of the vampires die out.

The system's voice carried an undeniable chill.

Please always trust the system; I am here to help you.

Necro's ambition will not easily dissipate, his sins cannot be erased, and his existence remains a dangerous time bomb.

This person is deeply sinful, and the fate of the vampire clan is sealed. Only by completing the mission can the next chapter begin.

His death serves as a tribute to the countless souls who perished.

[Host, make your move!]

Shen Tang's arm suddenly felt heavy as she gripped the sharp blade hidden in her sleeve.

As the monarch of the Night Glow Empire, she cannot make decisions based solely on her personal will; she must give an explanation to the people who died.

Necropolis repeatedly launched wars of aggression, resulting in the deaths of countless innocent civilians.

The system is right. Even if he chooses to withdraw this time, the next attack will come sooner or later. After all, this is not the first time he has broken his promise.

The rebels' oaths were as light as a joke.

Necro's wolfish ambitions were even more obvious; he was determined to conquer this land and become the new king.

The only solution is to kill him.

Only then can this all be put to an end.

Shen Tang closed her eyes briefly, then slowly opened them again, looking at the bloodless man before her, and said softly, "Actually, I came here today to end all of this."

Necro stared at her blankly, as if he had already guessed the ending.

"Cough cough cough..."

He suddenly started coughing violently, his face grew paler, and his once upright figure appeared thin and fragile.

Clearly, since the ancestral blood pearl of the vampire forbidden land was stolen, he alone could no longer support an army of a million.

As his strength waned, the once invincible rebel army began to retreat, and the imperial army regained the upper hand, pressing forward relentlessly.

Necro stood atop the mountain, looking down at the retreating rebel army, as if he had already foreseen the final defeat.

The defeat is already decided and there is no way to reverse it.

His unfocused gaze drifted to the distant horizon, to the blood-red setting sun, half of which had been swallowed up.

As the sun dipped below the horizon, a thick stench of blood permeated the biting wind. The last rays of sunlight, like blood, gradually dimmed as the sun sank into the valley, much like the impending doom of the vampire clan.

Necro did not personally experience the annihilation of the vampire clan hundreds of years ago, but he had read a book of prophecies left by the vampire ancestors when he was young.

It is said that it was written by the last high priest of the vampire clan.

Most of the predictions in the book have come true over time.

In that outdated book of prophecy, there is a tattered illustration depicting the tragic scene of the day the vampires were destroyed.

I heard that the sunset that day was also blood-red, staining half the sky red, like a farewell written in blood by the departed vampires.

The sun will still rise tomorrow.

Mayflies are born in the morning and die at night, with no tomorrow.

As the number of rebel deaths increased, the blood-red threads in the air snapped one after another. Nekro's strength was completely exhausted, and his breath grew increasingly weak. He released his grip on Shen Tang, a trickle of blood spilling from his lips. He staggered back a few steps and knelt on the ground.
"...You're right, we didn't have to come to this."

"If you really are just Little Cuihua."

Shen Tang's heart tightened as she met the man's gaze.

Necro looked at her, a trace of sorrow and melancholy flashing in his eyes, as if he had finally calmed down, and slowly said,

"Believe it or not, I really did think about... keeping you by my side forever."

"Whether it's life or death."

Shen Tang's mood grew heavier, and she was speechless. "But I am not her after all."

Necro's voice was hoarse, "Yes, but unfortunately you are not her after all... You will never love me, not even in death will you spare a single bit of love."

At this moment, Necro was weaker than ever before and no longer posed a threat. Even if Shen Tang wanted to do something to him, it probably wouldn't be difficult.

He was like a grand drama about to end; no matter how dramatic the plot, it would eventually fade into silence.

Necro seemed to have already foreseen the outcome, knowing that he was powerless to reverse it.

His ambitions and schemes over the years have all been crushed to dust, leaving him only a few breaths left. If he doesn't say some things now, he'll never have the chance again.

"I want to know... what our relationship was in your heart during that period."

Those warm moments of cuddling, that night when the fire raged.

In her heart,

What exactly is their relationship?
Shen Tang was silent for a moment, then slowly uttered two words, "enemy".

“The enemy…” Necro repeated in a low voice, a bitter smile appearing on his lips.

Yes, in her heart, they were mortal enemies, so how could she have any personal feelings involved?

Not even a trace.

He made countless enemies throughout his life, killing so many that he couldn't even remember them all. But there was one person he least wanted to be his enemy.

Shen Tang naturally knew who he was referring to.

Necro gazed at her, his eyes gradually becoming unfocused, as if he were lost in a memory he didn't want to wake from. "You know, she was like a beautiful dream that appeared suddenly and then disappeared just as suddenly... fleeting like a flower in bloom, yet unforgettable..."

Even though he now knows perfectly well that this dream was a lie from the very beginning.

Looking back on his life, he lived in hatred and revenge, his hands stained with blood and lives. Perhaps the only unforgettable memory was that one moment of tenderness.

As the end approached, I suddenly realized that truth and falsehood no longer mattered.

At least, he had it briefly.

Shen Tang suddenly spoke up, "Perhaps in another world, there really is a Little Cuihua."

Necro's breath hitched, and he stared at her blankly. "...Are you telling the truth?"

Shen Tang's throat was dry, and she did not answer.

She didn't know why she blurted out those words—perhaps she just wanted to offer him some final comfort.

In her eyes, Necro was already a dying man, so what difference would it make if she said a few kind words?

At least, it can offer him some solace.

But for some reason, looking at his sorrowful and self-deprecating expression and listening to his low, hoarse words, her lips became increasingly dry.

When a person is about to die, his words are also good.

These words might have been his heartfelt thoughts, or perhaps a ploy to elicit sympathy. But regardless, a thought genuinely surfaced in Shen Tang's mind: what if there really was a Little Cuihua in this world…

That pure, kind, and innocent female, as beautiful as a blank sheet of paper.

What will happen between "her" and Necro?
At this moment, Shen Tang couldn't help but imagine herself as the non-existent Xiao Cuihua, as if she had truly lived.

In reality, it's highly likely that this story won't have such a happy ending, and the two won't develop any grand, celebrated love story.

Given their respective identities and the deep-seated hatred between their families and nations, it's clear that this relationship is destined to end in tragedy.

Shen Tang took a deep breath, closed her eyes and then opened them again, her eyes gradually becoming moist.

Her Adam's apple bobbed as she slowly said, "If such a world truly existed, if you weren't the rebel leader, if I weren't the monarch of the Nightbright Empire, if, if there were no blood feud between us, if none of this had happened... perhaps..."

Before she could finish speaking, an urgent prompt from the system echoed in her mind.
[30 seconds left in the countdown!]

[Please complete the mission as soon as possible and kill him!]

Shen Tang's unfinished words were ultimately left unsaid.

She also knelt on the ground, her palm gently pressed against his chest.

she says,

"Are you willing to die by my hand?"

The moment the words left his mouth, a flash of cold light appeared, and a sharp blade pierced the man's chest.

"Uh……"

Necro's breathing became erratic. He frowned and stared at the female in front of him in shock, a mixture of disbelief and expectation.

His deep red eyes became even more crimson, and there seemed to be a glimmer of tears in them, yet there seemed to be none at all.

Although Necro's body was very weak, he was still a genuine Yuan-level beastman. Ordinary attacks or weapons could not harm his vital points, but the sword in Shen Tang's hand could directly pierce through his physical defenses.

Clearly, she had been prepared for this for a long time.

Necro was not so weak that he was unable to put up a fight.

But he did not resist. His broad, blood-stained hands slowly grasped Shen Tang's hand, driving the sword deeper into her heart, answering her question.

"In this world, only you have the right to kill me."

Hot, wet blood splattered on her face, making Shen Tang's vision seem even redder. She held her breath, staring blankly at him, her fingers trembling slightly, "You..."

Necro interrupted her, persistently asking only one question:
"Will she love me in the next life?"

He listened to her describe another world, and it filled him with anticipation.

Shen Tang suddenly choked up, her eyes welled up with tears, and hot tears fell, landing on the back of his hand.

Necro felt her tears, as if they were burning into his heart.

Shen Tang answered his question for her.

Necro released his grip on the sword, touched her face, and smiled.
This smile wasn't the malicious smile it usually wore; it was just a smile, an extremely pure smile.

"You didn't lie to me this time, I'm very satisfied."

The sharp blade pierced his chest little by little.

Necro's voice gradually lowered.

Once upon a time, he flipped through the book of prophecies left by the high priest, and on the last page it said that the vampires would be completely wiped out in the future.

At that time, Necro was still young and arrogantly believed that it was absolutely impossible.

Although the vampire clan suffered a devastating calamity in the past, some members still survived. In his envisioned future, the powerful vampire clan will surely rise again and will never face an end.

The priest's prophecies are not always correct.

If that day ever comes, he will kill all those who pose a threat and make the vampire clan stand at the top of the world.

In this way, no one can threaten the survival of the vampires anymore.

He will lead his people to restore the glory of the vampire race.

But from some point onward, Necro also gradually lost his way.

He abandoned genuine feelings and no longer trusted anyone. All those who stood in his way or threatened him were killed by him.

He killed many people who deserved to die, but he also caused the deaths of many more innocent people.

In the end, he was all alone.

In retrospect, the prophecy was correct. The vampires ultimately could not escape...

It's a doomed end.

The scene before Necro's eyes gradually darkened. He half-closed his eyes, gazing at the rapidly setting sun. His body lost its support and he leaned forward, pressing down on Shen Tang. His heavy body almost suffocated her.

He knew it was time for him to fall asleep.

This time, closing his eyes will be like the eternal sleep of his ancestors.

He leaned down and whispered his last two words in her ear.

"Let me give you one last big gift..."

"So that you will always remember me."

The weight on my body suddenly felt lighter.

Almost simultaneously, a deafening roar erupted, accompanied by the system's final countdown.

Shen Tang watched helplessly as the man in her arms exploded.

A blinding red light shot into the sky, followed by a downpour of blood.

Even the orcs fighting on the battlefield stopped and looked at the red light piercing the sky. The entire sky seemed to be torn apart, and the crimson mist dyed the horizon dark red.

At the same moment, the undead legion that had lost its mind and was slaughtering madly seemed to lose its energy support in an instant. They all turned towards the direction where the red light appeared, let out a final, mournful wail, and then knelt down on the ground. Their rotting flesh turned into blood and seeped into the filthy earth.

Meanwhile, the rebels who were still fighting also felt their strength suddenly dissipate.

They could no longer withstand the imperial army's attack, and quickly collapsed, being killed or captured.

White flags rose in the rebel camp, fluttering helplessly amidst the smoke of battle.

The Imperial soldiers, who had prepared for a desperate battle and even written their wills, were shocked and could not understand why the powerful rebel army had suddenly collapsed like a deflated balloon and been defeated so easily.

"Great!"

"We won!"

"Long live the Empire!!!"

The imperial orcs cheered and transformed into their beast forms, letting out deafening roars. The horns of victory resounded through the heavens.

……

On the cliff, crimson blood rained down on Shen Tang's body, cold yet sticky, like a dense shower of kisses.

A faint, intermittent sound seemed to drift through the wind, like an ancient chant, carrying a mysterious power, like some kind of secret incantation.

Shen Tang suddenly felt an indescribable, powerful force surge into her body, violently washing over her limbs and bones, bringing her excruciating pain!
However, her long-standing bottleneck at the tenth level was suddenly broken through by this power.

His aura underwent a sudden transformation, as if he had stepped into a completely new realm!
She felt an immense surge of power within her, her body light and agile, her senses heightened to an extraordinary degree. She could clearly see objects a kilometer away, and even the faintest whispers of the wind were distinctly audible. The black-clad man's previously fierce attacks now appeared slow and riddled with openings in her eyes.

It was as if they could easily take their lives with just a flick of their fingers.

She actually broke through directly from the tenth rank to the legendary Yuan Beast rank!

My heart trembled violently with excitement.

She was overjoyed when she broke through from the ninth to the tenth rank back then, but now she understands that the difference between the tenth rank and the Yuan Beast rank is truly insurmountable!

It's like comparing heaven and earth!

Only after entering the Yuan Beast stage did she truly experience the power of a strong person!
She wasn't the only one to break through.

The scattered blood rain fell rather sparingly on Xiao Jin, Lu Xiao, Xue Yinzhou, and Shen Li.

Xiao Jin and Lu Xiao's strength had originally reached the mid-to-late stage of the tenth rank, seemingly only one step away from the Yuan Beast rank. However, only after reaching this level did they realize that every step afterward would be as difficult as ascending to heaven.

Breaking through to the Yuan Beast rank may take half a lifetime, or even a lifetime.

At this moment, after absorbing this immense energy, their stagnant cultivation suddenly leaped forward, and the previously unattainable Yuan Beast Rank was successfully broken through in one fell swoop!
Feeling the renewed and powerful energy, both of them were stunned and didn't know how to react for a moment.

This is really...

So amazing.

It's too shocking.

To their utter surprise, the one who lent them a helping hand was none other than Necro, whom they hated most and were determined to kill.

He did die, but in this way, he fulfilled their wishes.

He slaughtered countless innocent people, but in the end, he made them reach the Yuan Beast rank.

The grudges and affections involved are truly complex and difficult to describe.

Shen Li had already broken through to the Yuan Beast level, so this power did not provide him with any breakthrough benefit, but the power within his body became more refined and solid.

But there was no joy on his face; instead, a trace of melancholy and confusion flashed across it.

He stretched out his long, jade-like hand, and a drop of viscous blood fell into his palm, quickly melting into his flesh.

He seemed to sense something.

Such pure vampire power...

Why does it feel so familiar?
It was as if I had recalled long-forgotten memories.

A blurry, long-forgotten figure surfaced in my mind...

Xue Yinzhou's strength had already reached the peak of the tenth rank; he had even absorbed the power of a Yuan Beast beastman. Based on his previous progress, he should have broken through to the Yuan Beast rank long ago.

For some reason, whenever he touched that bottleneck, there was always a force within him that forcibly suppressed him, keeping him stuck at the peak of the tenth rank and unable to truly break through.

This pure vampire power acted like a key, breaking the invisible seal within him and completely removing the shackles.

The power that had been accumulating for so long but could not be unleashed was finally released in its entirety!
His strength increased rapidly, and he broke through to the Yuan Beast level in the shortest time with almost no effort!

In fact, the other beastmen had similar feelings. After advancing to the tenth rank, the power within them seemed to be sealed invisibly, making further progress difficult.

Even Shen Li only broke through to the Yuan Beast Realm by accident and by chance. Otherwise, he might have remained a nine-tailed red fox for the rest of his life.

Xue Yinzhou suddenly spoke, "I understand."

Shen Tang heard what he said, but didn't have time to ask what it meant.

The rain of blood lasted only a dozen seconds before vanishing without a trace. At the same time, a dim drop of blood appeared in the air and fell into her palm.

This blood bead is similar to the one she saw in the vampire forbidden area; both were left behind by vampire orcs after their deaths.

Unlike any other blood bead in the forbidden area, this one was much larger, almost the size of a fist.

Unfortunately, it has completely lost its luster, turning grayish and devoid of any energy fluctuations.

The last remaining strength of the pureblood vampires had been completely exhausted in the blood rain just now.

Shen Tang separated a wisp of spiritual power to touch the blood bead, and through it saw many of Necro's memories, and also learned more about the secrets of the vampire clan.

She said softly.
"Thank you."

This time, it was no longer a hypocritical deception, but a heartfelt expression of gratitude.

"I promise you, I will retrieve the stolen treasure of the vampire clan for you."

Vampires possess mysterious powers that are coveted by many.

Even if Shen Tang hadn't acted today, Necro would have died at the hands of those "agents" one day.

He was already tired of this endless pursuit that had lasted for hundreds of years.

If the extinction of the vampire clan is inevitable,
Therefore, the only person qualified to kill him is someone he personally selected.

Knowing his time was up and he was powerless to fulfill his long-cherished wish, Necro knew that he was destined to die. But she would do it for him, to fulfill his final wish.

Shen Tang put the dim blood droplets back into her spatial storage.

At the same time, the agents on the other side were shocked and panicked upon seeing this. "Oh no! The power of the vampires has broken through the seal!"

"Damn Necro... how cunning! He'd rather destroy himself than let us gain his power!"

A living pureblood vampire is far more valuable to them than a dead vampire.

Necro's self-destructive move thwarted all their schemes.

Even if they kill Shen Tang and obtain the Blood Bead now, this empty shell that has lost its energy will be useless!

All their meticulous planning over the years, and all their efforts, have come to naught!

The agents were filled with resentment, but at the same time, a deep fear welled up in their hearts.

They clearly sensed that Shen Tang and the others' strength had undergone a tremendous change, with them all breaking through from the tenth rank to the Yuan Beast rank!
In this world, the strength of normal beastmen is suppressed to below the tenth rank. No matter how strong their talent, they will find it difficult to break through to the Yuan Beast Realm in their entire lives. Even if they come to this world, their strength will be forcibly suppressed to the tenth rank, otherwise they will suffer a huge backlash.

At this moment, they were no match for Shen Tang and his group.

Shen Tang and his beastmen annihilated the entire group of agents on the spot.

Only the lone female remained.

Killing her so easily would be far too lenient.

Shen Tang wanted to find out her background.

What secrets are hidden between them?
She released Xiao Jialan from the space.

Having been forcibly confined in the space, Xiao Jialan was already extremely anxious.

Now that they could finally see the light of day, he grabbed her arm and began to chatter impatiently, "How are your injuries? Does it still hurt? It breaks my heart to see you like this..."

"You! How could you lock me up in this space! Don't do that again, or I'll really get angry!"

"Let me see if your injury has healed..."

Although Jialan was in the space, he could perceive everything outside with his spiritual power. He saw everything Shen Tang had experienced clearly, and his heart was burning with anxiety.

Shen Tang was afraid that the little guy would let something slip, and she didn't want the beastmen to worry too much, so she quickly whispered to stop him and changed the subject, "I'm fine, you can check this person's memories for me first."

Xiao Jialan turned to look at the female who looked terrified.

Upon closer inspection, he found it unbelievable that there could actually be people in the world who looked exactly alike.

He and Ryūya were one body with two souls, but they were two completely different bodies. Even twins couldn't possibly look so alike.

Pale blue spiritual energy emanated from Jia Lan's body, seeping into the female's body in wisps.

"No! Stop it!"

The female struggled in panic, and Jialan's spiritual power was unable to penetrate her for a while. Fortunately, his main body transmitted power remotely in time, and he finally succeeded in invading her spiritual domain.

A moment later, he opened his eyes, a hint of hesitation flashing in his azure eyes. "This female's memories... are indeed strange."

Shen Tang pressed, "What happened?"

Jialan said, "She doesn't have any memories of her own. She only became conscious six months ago, and all her memories from six months ago are blank, just like a newborn baby with nothing."

"She doesn't know her own origins either; she's just been mechanically programmed with the mission. Her purpose in being is to replace you."

"In order to achieve this goal, over the past six months, someone has implanted countless memory data into her mind. Those memories are all your memories, including your experiences from childhood to adulthood, and... your and our stories, all of which have been copied into her memory."

"In her mind, she is you."

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Delicious Little Animals Episode 3: The Little Mermaid!

The plot interruption felt a bit off, so I decided to finish it in one chapter. Three chapters combined into one, totaling over 6000 words, including one bonus chapter for those who donated!
There are two more chapters with donations from an unknown little penguin baby; I'll write them when I have time!
P.S.: I'm looking to commission a lot of works lately, chibi style, real-life, solo, duo, clothed, naked, describable, indescribable, I'd like to commission them all.

I have a question online: are there any scenes or passages in this book that left a deep impression on you, or that you'd like to see? Please let me know so I can have a suggestion. (Holding a rose)
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