I am a god-slayer, not your hero.

Her long silver hair cascaded to one side, and her deep red eyes were alluring and captivating.

All around were corpses, some with severed limbs and broken bones, others with mummified bodies scattered everywhere, their deaths extremely horrific.

Blood pooled on the top of the girl's head, forming a floating blood sphere.

"As expected, humans are useless."

The girl tossed aside a severed arm, and a voice sounded beside her.

"What has happened, Shalltear?"

An elderly man dressed in a traditional butler's uniform asked.

His hair and beard were gray, his face was deeply wrinkled, his back was straight as a sword, and his eyes were sharp as an eagle's.

Behind the old man was a blonde, blue-eyed woman, also dressed in a formal dress, who was extremely respectful, like a rich young lady or a maid.

Two beautiful women dressed as brides stood to one side, a stark contrast to the mountain of corpses and sea of ​​blood, appearing both evil and depraved.

“Sebastian, you’ve arrived.” Shalltear smiled. “I’m sorry to have kept you waiting. These thieves suddenly fled. Although they weren’t difficult to deal with, it took a little longer than expected.”

“It’s alright.” Sebastian maintained his upright posture.

They were ordered to search for inconspicuous humans near Ye Lantil, capture those skilled in magic or martial arts, and send them back to Nazarick.

To adhere to the principle of "not attracting too much attention," they devised a complex action plan.

Solusian Epsilon disguises herself as a capricious young lady and checks into the Golden Pavilion, the most luxurious inn in Ye Lantier, with Sebastian, to attract the attention of thieves.

After identifying their prey, the two lured them outside the city and handed them over to Shalltear and her two vampire brides.

Shalltear was tasked with this mission, while Sebastian and Soliloquy assisted only before leaving to continue gathering intelligence for their master.

This is one of the intelligence-gathering teams that Ainz prepared.

"For the Supreme Being, for Nazarick."

After saying this, Sebastian and Solius rode away in a carriage drawn by four strong horses, leaving Shalltear and the two vampire brides behind.

"So, how should we enjoy ourselves now?" Shalltear's smile grew even more unrestrained and arrogant.

"Lord Ainz once said that we can drain our prey dry and enslave them. We just need to capture them and make them all wither away. How about that?"

"There are no martial artists or mages among these thieves, but are there any among their accomplices?"

"Fine, let's just capture one person at random and turn them into a slave first. We can search for them one by one after we find out their stronghold."

Shalltear's words revealed a hint of intoxication, and suddenly, she began to murmur softly.

"Ah, Lord Ainz, the beautiful Lord Ainz, the great Lord Ainz."

“I, Shalltear Bradfordren, will certainly complete the task you have entrusted to me.”

"I am your most loyal servant and most suitable right-hand man."

"Please..."

Just as Shalltear was lost in her ecstasy and going mad, she suddenly widened her eyes, abruptly raised her head, and a dark line was drawn across the sky.

A graceful figure landed steadily on the ground.

She was a beautiful young girl with elven ears, dressed in purple swordsman's attire.

Yuki looked around at Shalltear, her brows furrowing slightly as she sensed the blood emanating from her.

"vampire."

After a period of adventure with the Blue Rose, Yuuki was no longer a novice and immediately understood that the people who died here were all killed by Shalltear.

Zheng!

Youji drew his sword.

It was a slender, single-handed, double-edged straight sword, the blade and armor both possessing a translucent, obsidian-like luster.

Why kill the people here?

A questioning voice rang out, and the purple wings behind it emitted magical dust.

Shalltear's lips curled into a cruel smile.

"Regardless of race, any being who possesses the magic of [flight] is worth capturing."

After speaking, she walked leisurely, as if strolling on clouds, slowly towards Yuki.

Every step seemed so unhurried, as if strolling leisurely towards its prey, seemingly eager to witness the other struggling desperately for survival.

As Shalltear drew closer, the tension in the air intensified, and Yuki's aura gradually subsided.

In a fleeting moment, Yuki's right hand moved swiftly like wisps of smoke, gathering all the power in his body.

Keng!

A black sword light shot upwards, piercing straight for her throat, instantly entering Shalltear's field of vision.

The sword light was as fast as lightning, causing Shalltear to tremble involuntarily.

Her sharp intuition, which had been affected by the Blood Pool above her head, finally revived, and she suddenly realized that this sword was powerful enough to sever her flesh.

Shalltear's reaction was instantaneous; she gathered enough power in the toe of her right foot to pierce the ground and suddenly twisted her body to the left.

puff!

Blood splattered everywhere, and a pungent, bloody smell filled the air.

Shalltear looked at her arm, which was flying into the air; it was a part of her.

Yuji's sword was instantly retracted, as swiftly and powerfully as a bowstring being drawn, the tip of the sword drawing a silver arc in the air, as if foreshadowing the coming storm.

At the same time, power converged on the black sword, and the blade gradually emitted a dark light.

Like a star in the abyss, it pierces forward!

A jet-black line pierced the sky like an arrow, tearing through the heavens. One after another, the endless jet-black lines were like a dance of death, weaving a net of death from which there was nowhere to escape.

The simplest of thrusts, yet they continued relentlessly, like a water bottle shattering.

The sound of the sword tip scraping against the air was like a symphony of death.

"How dare you harm this body created by the Supreme Being! You deserve to die, you deserve to die, you deserve to die, you deserve to die!"

The angry voices echoed in my ears, as deafening as thunder.

"I'll kill you! I absolutely must kill you! I'll make you die in excruciating pain—!"

Accompanied by a screaming sound that could blow away rubble and dust, Shalltear suddenly pushed off the ground and pounced towards Yuki.

Shalltear's originally pitiful appearance has changed drastically. Her bewitching deep red eyes are bloodshot, and her entire eyeballs, starting from the iris, are completely dyed blood red, like a bleeding rose, exuding a deadly allure and danger.

Many needle-like sharp teeth emerged from her mouth, much like the mouth of a shark. The sharp teeth were like scythes of death. Her long silver hair spread out, moving without wind, becoming a messy mess, like chaotic clouds stirred up by a gale.

This is Shalltear's true form—a vampire.

His arm suddenly seemed to transform into sharp claws, gleaming with a cold light, slashing out with fierce claw strikes that swept towards his opponent like a tidal wave.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

Yuki's black sword clashed fiercely with Shalltear's claws in mid-air, each collision unleashing a burst of brilliant sparks, like thunderous explosions.

The surrounding trees yielded to this force, easily sliced ​​open, and fell one after another, raising clouds of dust.

"This person is amazing. This is the first time I've encountered such a strong opponent here."

Yuki's gaze sharpened, and her expression turned serious.

After arriving in this world, she underwent a period of training and also went on adventures with the members of the [Blue Rose].

Originally, I planned to travel to the Elf Kingdom, which borders the Holy Kingdom, to see the elves of this world.

Unexpectedly, I encountered such a powerful vampire here.

The body, rewritten by the [Transformation Cartridge], contains the power of level 100. Although its profession and skills are a mess, its sheer numerical value is a devastating blow to the natives of this world.

Encountering such a formidable opponent, Yuki's competitive spirit was also ignited.

……

Just as the two were facing off, a series of hurried and chaotic footsteps suddenly came from afar, like thunder before a storm, foreshadowing an unknown change.

On the edge of the battlefield, which had been razed to the ground by the war, a group of people rushed out like a tide.

It was a group of humans armed with all sorts of weapons. Their equipment was varied, some rough and bold, others exquisite and refined, as if warriors from different eras and regions had gathered together.

The leading long-haired knight raised his sharp red eyes, and the moment he saw Yuki, his gaze fixed on her ears, which were so different from those of the elves of this world, revealing a hint of doubt.

"Is this a half-elf like Zesshi Zetsumei?"

However, the moment he saw Shalltear, the surprise in his eyes quickly turned into solemnity and hostility.

"The other possibility is a half-elf, which can be put on hold for now, but the vampires must not be let go!"

As he spoke, he looked at an elderly woman behind him who was wearing a beautiful cheongsam.

The old woman nodded.

The Dark Codex of the Slane Theocracy originally came to redeem people and investigate incidentally. Now that they have discovered powerful vampires, they have decided to deal with the ruthless vampires first!

……

At a campsite in the wild, moonlight filters through the sparse treetops, dappling the grass.

The gentle light of the campfire shone on their faces as a group of women busily and orderly prepared food, their figures swaying gently in the breeze, like a vivid painting.

Asuna was humming a melodious tune.

The hands dance nimbly between the spatula and the ingredients, as if weaving a feast of taste and art.

During this time, she combined unique ingredients from another world with cooking techniques from Earth to create a series of mouthwatering dishes.

Whenever a new dish is served, its enticing aroma instantly fills the air, drawing everyone's attention.

Leafa and Iveria sat facing each other, chatting and laughing, their cheerful laughter adding a touch of life and energy to the camp.

Leafa was excitedly recounting the strange and wonderful things she had recently encountered.

Yinwei Ai gripped her knife and fork tightly with both hands, her eyes sparkling with anticipation, seemingly eager to taste Asuna's new creation.

As Asuna placed a dish on the table, cheers erupted throughout the camp.