Chapter 139

Chapter 139

From the start, I knew.

It was a dream beyond my station.

To be the protagonist on stage, monopolizing the dazzling spotlight.

For people like us, living ordinary lives...it was a too ambitious, too big a dream.

So, I dreamed a small dream.

I didnt even want to monopolize the spotlight. Id be content if I could just catch some of its glow now and then.

Simply, just... to be on that stage.

Even as a nameless supporting role, just to remain on the stage.

I wished for just that.

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Boom-!

Blood splattered all around.

From Hesens bitten neck, droplets of blood scattered. The vampires sucked the life out of Hesen, spewing blood in every direction.

Watching this, Dion wondered.

What was that guys dream?

He had heard the story just a day ago, but he couldnt recall it clearly.

Was it about saving money for an operation, or something like that...?

Thud!

Hesens lifeless body, drained of all blood, collapsed onto the ground.

The comrades who were watching this sudden tragedy screamed in shock.

"Hesen-!"

"You, damned monster bastards!"

As Dion held back his colleagues who were trying to rush forward, he gritted his teeth.

"Calm down! Calm down! You need to keep your cool! Maintain the formation!"

Ah, ugh...!

Hesen, Hesen is...

Watching the trembling Dion Mercenary Group, the vampires chuckled sinisterly.

"Your comrades blood is too rich, its overpowering."

A vampire, wiping the blood-stained corner of his mouth with his hand, flashed a dreadful smile.

"I prefer something lighter... this one really spoiled my taste. Tch!"

The vampire spat blood-mixed saliva onto Hesens corpse.

Seeing this, the last thread of sanity broke.

"We will kill these bastards-!

Whoosh!

The partys star, thief Aila, leaped forward.

Aila! No! Damn it!"

An exasperated Dion eventually gave the attack order.

"We cant be divided anymore! We move together!"

"Ive been waiting for that, Dion!"

"Lets make these mosquito bastards pay for killing Hesen!"

Whoosh-!

All four members of the Dion Mercenary Group charged forward in unison.

However, this was a miscalculation.

There were three reasons.

Firstly, the Dion Mercenary Group was primarily trained in defensive tactics.

In a defensive situation, they could handle several vampires, but on the attack, even two vampires could be overwhelming.

Secondly, until now, the Dion Mercenary Group consisted of five members.

With a stable composition of three tanks and two dealers, their synergies could face any enemy.

But now, one tank was missing. There was a world of difference between five and four.

Lastly, the dealer Aila was not in the backline but at the very front.

These small factors combined and created a chain reaction.

Thunk!

Boom!

Thud...!

In a pathetic and horrifying manner.

The Dion Mercenary Group met their annihilation in an instant.

Aila, who had charged ahead first, stabbed her silver dagger into the enemy vampires stomach.

However, the vampire, with a grin, gripped Ailas wrist and,

Boom!

Slashed his longsword down, severing Ailas forearm.

Ah...?!

Two more vampires charged towards Aila, who was about to scream. Their blood-drenched claws targeted Ailas neck and chest.

Thump!

Slam!

Two other mercenaries - Lok and Chay, who had dived in between, blocked the vampires attack with their shields.

...!

When Dion turned around, three tanks and a wizard from the Old Hunters were approaching him.

Get up, lad. The battle isnt over yet.

The old mercenaries began preparing for battle.

Yenich, the ice wizard who helped Dion up, looked at the vampires with cold, focused eyes.

Your comrades didnt die in vain.

Following the wizards gaze, Dion looked at the vampires and soon understood what he meant.

Their bodies were pierced with silver swords.

Weapons that Aila, Lark, and Chay had struck them with before they died.

They didnt seem to mind the silver swords sticking out of their bodies as they confidently approached.

Three of them have silver swords in them. Just stick it to two more, and the rest is up to the wizard.

...

Can you do whats left?

Dion clenched his silver daggers in reverse grips, gritting his teeth.

Ill give it a shot.

Show me. Dont let the name of Dion Mercenary Group be just a tombstone for the young who died in vain.

Ice magic formed in Yenichs hands. Yenich spat out a battle cry.

Kill them and leave a mark. Mercenaries speak with the heads of their enemies, not their own gravestones!

Arrrgh-!

Dion charged forward, and the three tanks of the Old Hunters closely followed him.

The vampires tried to stab the charging Dion, laughing derisively, but a frost spell from Yenich flew towards them, a half beat quicker.

"Performing magic right before us... how arrogant!"

Of the five vampires, two who were untouched by the silver sword were blood magic skill wielders.

Their eyes glowed bright red, and a formed blood-red barrier effortlessly neutralized the freezing spell.

"Enough with the childish games, sorcerer!"

The two vampires simultaneously shot blood-red magic toward Yenichi.

Kwa-kwang-!

"Cough!"

Yenichi, swept up in the blood magic bombardment, vomited blood and was thrown backwards.

However, this gave the charging party some time.

Approaching close range, Dion threw the two silver daggers he held swiftly.

The dagger throw of a level 27 rogue boasted a force comparable to a bullet.

Chang! Chaeng!

However, the three other vampires stepped forward, effortlessly deflecting the attack.

Then, they lunged their swords and claws toward Dion, whose hands were now empty.

Puk! Tuhuk!

The attack was intercepted by the tanks from the Old Hunters, who had charged out from behind Dion.

However, the vampires attacks were not ordinary, and the Old Hunters tanks couldnt escape unscathed.

A sword broke through a shield and pierced a shoulder, a claw cost an arm, and a side was penetrated.

It doesnt matter.

Dions eyes bulged.

All he was focused on was the task he had to accomplish.

In the split second when three vampires and three humans were entwined with swords, claws, and shields, Dion agilely rolled out of the mess.

In his hands were again the two silver daggers he had drawn from his belt.

Then, Dion rushed towards the two vampires yet untouched by the silver sword.

Puk! Puhuk! Pook-!

After a moments exchange of attack and defense.

Dions silver daggers were undeniably lodged in the necks of the two vampires.

But, smiling at the sight was Dion, whose head was already severed, held in one of the vampires hands.

Having lost his head, Dions body staggered a few more steps, then powerlessly collapsed onto the ground. Thud...

"Weak."

The vampire indifferently gazed at Dions head in his hand, then flippantly threw it away.

Whish-

Cheol-peok. De-gurur.

Dions head rolled across the top of the wall, splattering blood.

"Tasteless."

The vampire grumbled discontentedly as he licked the blood smeared on his hand.

"Lets finish off the remaining bastards quickly, and kill the humans inside the castle."

"That sounds good. I feel like eating until my belly bursts."

The five vampires slowly advanced to finish off the Old Hunters mercenaries who were still breathing.

Thats when it happened.

Krrung, Krrung...

Suddenly, the sound of thunder echoed.

Dark clouds suddenly crowded the clear sky, and blue lightning began to flash.