Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 204

Chapter 204 Chapter 45.1 - Preparations for the hunt

204 Chapter 45.1 - Preparations for the hunt

Creatures of the Night.

This phrase actually covers quite a lot of monsters. However, there are certain ones who take pride in such names.

And the fang bastards are one of those.

Vampire.

It's a type of demon breed.

A type of demon breed known for their insatiable thirst for blood, vampires are creatures that have woven themselves into the fabric of countless myths and legends across different cultures.

However, different from what one would think, vampires are not actual demons. They are mutants that had evolved in the process of evolution and differed from their origins.

Unlike other demonic entities, vampires aren't born but created through a process known as "Blood Bonding."

Blood Bonding is a ritualistic exchange of blood between a vampire and a human. The human is bitten and then fed the vampire's blood, initiating a transformative process.

This eldritch fusion results in the creation of a new vampire, forever bound to the one who turned them. The transformed individual gains supernatural abilities and an eternal existence sustained by the consumption of blood.

Vampires possess various characteristics that set them apart from ordinary demons. Their enhanced strength, agility, and heightened senses make them formidable adversaries. They're particularly skilled in stealth, often moving effortlessly in the shadows to surprise their prey.

Vampires are also known for their mesmerizing charm, which can manipulate the minds of humans.

Essentially, this is one of the reasons why they appear this many times in the stories targeted mainly at the female audience. After all, the ones who had spread those stories were the females who had been charmed by them at the start.

However, their most iconic trait is the need for blood to survive. While vampires can consume regular food, it doesn't sustain them; only blood provides the vital life force required for their demonic existence.

The act of feeding involves the vampire biting into the veins or arteries of their victim, extracting the crimson elixir that fuels their supernatural powers.

Sunlight, often considered lethal to vampires in folklore, is a weakness but doesn't necessarily destroy them. Instead, it weakens their abilities and makes them more vulnerable. However, that only applies to the lower-ranking vampires who had not completed their evolution to perfection.

Though many aspects of vampire lore have been romanticized or exaggerated over time, the core essence remains—a demonic being forever entwined with the night, driven by a dark hunger for the life essence of the living.

'This is what was written in the game.'

Whenever a player had discovered a new type of demon or enemy, the information related to them would appear on the folklore tab. And the more you killed such an enemy, the more information you would have revealed about them.

This was the game's reward system for players' hard work.

And I, who had finished the game to almost perfection, obviously killed quite a lot of vampires and hunted them.

Therefore, the moment those memories triggered me, I knew for a fact the enemy I was facing was a vampire. Everything matched their trait, and the usage of blood magic would make the discerning change.

Of course, I also wanted to make sure, so I revisited the old library at night to find the tunnels mentioned so that I could find out if it was really a vampire.

'They are really here.'

And now, here I was in one of those tunnels.

'The traces of blood magic. Undoubtedly, these are the works of a vampire.'

The recent ones were sloppy and instinctual, but there were even traces of the old ones.

'This is no joke.'

What kind of vampire had this one to be so that it could live for this long?

'A Nosferatu at least…'

It was at least around the Nosferatu, and that alone made it impossible to deal with it normally.

'I need to be prepared to the maximum.'

Now that I had confirmed everything that was needed, I immediately got out of the tunnel and reached the surface, returning to my room.

'Let's hope it is not a Higher Vampire.'

Since, if it was, then that would be the end of us.

'And hurry.'

Since, if what I am guessing was correct, Senior Maya was about to be consumed.

Or a fate that was worse than that might be awaiting her.

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Amelia opened her eyes in the morning, and the moment she did, the tiredness overwhelmed her immediately.

She hadn't been able to sleep the night before and closed her eyes around 6 A.M., and now she was awake. Of course, as an awakened person who had a supernatural body, it didn't affect her that much, but the mental fatigue was still there.

The room was dimly lit by the soft glow of the morning sun filtering through the curtains. The air was still, and a quiet hush hung over the space. Amelia stretched her arms, trying to shake off the weariness that clung to her like a persistent shadow.

She sat up on the edge of the bed, rubbing her eyes with the heels of her palms. The events of the previous day replayed in her mind, each moment etched with a sense of urgency and mystery. The disappearance of Maya and Astron's findings all created a web of uncertainty.

As she prepared herself for the day, slipping into the routine of getting dressed and ready, a determination flickered in her eyes.

Fatigue might weigh her down, but it wouldn't stop her from searching for answers and finding her friend.

At the very least, she knew this was all she could do to herself at the moment.

After a quick shower that helped wash away some of the fatigue, Amelia left her room, her steps light but purposeful.

"Ah…."

However, she met someone.

"You are awake, too?"

It was Astron who was also leaving her room.

"Good morning, Senior Amelia."

Amelia returned the greeting with a small smile. "How are you feeling? Did you manage to get some rest?"