Chapter 22 - Neko (4)

[Status inspection]

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Race: Pureblood Vampire

Status: Rage

Lv: 64/???

HP: 522/534

MP: 300/300

Attack: 354

Defense: 223

Magic: 231

Speed: 289

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I know it's wrong for me to say this, but this man is a monster.

I'm scared.

I've only been afraid twice since I came into this world. The first was with Tiamat, and the second is with this man.

Although I think Tiamat is stronger than this man, and I have a reason for it.

My [Status Inspection] could not see through the parameters of Tiamat.

But this man scares me more than Tiamat, and I have a reason for that too.

He is directing all his murderous intent towards me.

"Nee-sama, I'm scared."

"Don't worry, Shirone. One-chan will protect you."

Grrr. I can't run... I still have two little girls to protect.

"You two, run."

"But..."

"Run! I'll take care of this guy."

Kuroka is still hesitating.

Oh, f.u.c.k...

"Do you trust me?"

She looks me in the eye. I try to make the most sincere, determined look I can. Kuroka then nods her head.

"Shirone, let's go."

Kuroka takes her sister's hand, and they run to the door.

"Where do you think you're going?"

Shit.

I don't know where I got the speed to come between the vampire and the two girls.

Boom!

Woagh!

I vomit blood. The blow hit me right in the stomach.

[Level of resistance skill] [Dragon's scale] was increased from 3 to 4]

Something good in this mess. I'm sure I would have died if not for this skill.

"Draco-nii!"

I forced myself to look at Shirone and give her a smile. She has tears in her eyes. Not only her, but Kuroka also seems to be crying.

"I can take him. Go away."

I'm looking at Kuroka with intensity. I want you out of here now!

She seems to understand my gaze as she forces herself to look at the door as she drags her sister out of the room. It doesn't escape me to see her shoulders shaking.

"Do you think you can save the two cat-girls?"

The vampire's talking to me. I'm a little dizzy after the blow he gave me earlier.

He's coming at me.

Bang!

[Level of resistance skill [Dragon's scale] was increased from 4 to 5]

This kick hurts less than the previous one. As long as my skill keeps going up, I think I can keep up with this guy's punches.

"Who are you?"

I'm forced to make time for the two girls to escape. They are my last hope.

If Tiamat finds them, then she can save me.

"Me?"

The man stops for a moment.

Yeah, just what I wanted.

Give me time, more time.

"Why should I tell you, a lizard from a lower world, my name?"

From a lower world? What is this guy talking about?

"But you're going to die, so it wouldn't hurt to know the name of your killer. My name is Felix Trueblood, a mere servant of Demon King Vlad and head of the Vampire Faction research department."

"Demon King Vlad? Vampire Faction? What are you talking about?"

The vampire gives me a ridiculous look.

"It's normal that you don't know what I'm talking about. You're just a lizard, after all. Now, let me torture you before you die."

He lifts his leg and...

Bang!

[Level of resistance skill [Dragon's scale] was increased from 5 to 6]

"Hehehehe"

I unconsciously let my laughter escape.

"What's so funny?"

"Your punches hurt less and less, you idiot."

He squints his eyes.

"What are you saying? Is that..."

Their eyes open wide, and their pupils shrink.

"Do you have a [system]?"

Now it's my turn to be surprised.

Does he know about the systems? But... How can that be? How can he know about systems?

"So it's true... A dragon child who has a system... Hahaha, I can't believe I'm so lucky. Look at you here, relaxing in my spare time, of all places. This is fate. Fate loves me!"

What are you talking about? What's with the crazy look? I'm more scared now than I was before.

"Son of dragon king... I've changed my mind, I'm not going to kill you anymore. The leaders want you alive, after all."

How does he know about my title? What's going on here?

"I don't feel any other presence in the area, other than the two cat-girls, you've done a good job killing them all. It looks like the Dragon Empire and the human kingdom haven't found you yet. How lucky I am, how lucky I am."

"First, I'm gonna knock you out and get out of here fast. I can't waste time with those two cat-girls."

He's slowly coming towards me. I can't f.u.c.k.i.n.g move. The vampire's right in front of me.

At least Shirone and Kuroka will be saved. That's a relief for me.

[Level of title skill [Relief spirit] increased from 4 to 5]

I'm gonna miss you, God's voice. And to think that this second life was going to last so short a time.

Tia, I'm sorry.

Drop

Drop

Something is falling on me. It looks like some kind of fluid.

"You're as arrogant as ever, Felix."

"It's you..."

That voice?

"Tia?"

I hear a body fall to the ground. What happened?

"You can open your eyes now, Draco. It's all over now."

A pair of arms around my body. I'm very familiar with these arms, with this smell. There's no doubt, this is Tia.

"Tia!"

I'd like to see his face, but I can't open my eyes after that vampire beat me up.

"Let's go home."

"Yes."

My consciousness began to fade after I responded.

"Good job, Draco."

[Level of title skill [Path of Evil] was increased from 2 to 3]

[Level of title skill [Tiny Hero] was increased from 2 to 3]

I'm not in the mood for jokes...