SSS Awakening: Rebirth of the Strongest Vampire God novel Chapter 199

Chapter 199: Shall we have a taste?

Damon activated the golden gem, holding it steady between his fingers as a wave of warmth pulsed through his palm. The gem vibrated with a low, thrumming hum, like the heartbeat of a slumbering titan. A moment later, a deep chime echoed in the air around them.

[Ding! Initializing artifact: Null Sanctum Sigma-9... Core authority detected. Access level: Override. Beginning stabilization.]

Suddenly, the very air warped around them. The vibrant green valley, lush and peaceful, trembled as space itself was bent and carved.

With a deafening clang, a massive circular dome erupted from the ground, silent one moment, roaring with mechanical might the next.

Gleaming black alloy panels rose from the earth like a blooming steel lotus, clicking into place with smooth, terrifying precision. The dome pulsed with faint golden lines of runic etching, sealing shut with a clang that sent a pressure wave through the grass.

Mark stumbled back, his cocky grin vanishing. "No fucking way..."

Kate gaped beside him, hand instinctively reaching for her weapon. "That’s... that’s the prison..." She didn’t finish. She didn’t need to. They all felt it, the same oppressive weight pressing down on their souls.

Damon, on the other hand, stood perfectly still. His crimson eyes narrowed. "I knew it," he grinned. He had expected it to be bigger in size, but it looked like this was some sort of modified version. Maybe because the original thing was damaged?

"You got that whole metallic fortress?" Mark asked, unable to believe what he was seeing. "How is that even possible?"

Kate stared at him. "You brought back the fortress that tried to brain fry us all?"

Damon shrugged. "Technically, this one obeys me now. I think. I am 70% sure of it."

Kate’s eyes went wide. "Only 70%?" She took a step backward in fear as her body started trembling again.

Damon sighed a little. It looked like she had been affected quite a bit last time by everything that happened. He wouldn’t blame her. It was too much for anyone to handle, and for most people, it was barely a couple of weeks since the game even launched. There was no way they would react well to this sort of thing.

How was Mark doing? Damon exchanged glances with the guy, and he was doing a lot better than Kate. His fists were clenched tightly, and he seemed ready for round 2.

Damon smiled. "Alright then." He hugged the girl slightly, squeezing her with his arm around her shoulder. "Do me a favor, Kate. Can you stand outside this time and guard us while we explore what’s there inside?"

"I... Are you sure?" Kate stammered. Even though she was terrified of it, it did not mean she wanted to neglect her responsibilities and let Damon and Mark do all the hard work.

However, Damon firmly shook his head. "Look around. We are completely exposed. I need someone as the lookout. Can I count on you?"

"Okay." This time Kate did not refuse and nodded her head.

Damon smiled and was about to pat her head when he awkwardly stopped and cleared his throat. "Let’s go, buddy. I think there might be someone in there, waiting to meet us. Though I doubt he would be in a good mood."

Mark’s eyes widened again, but his determination was unwavering. He took steady steps forward, arriving at the doorstep of the dome. Damon stood right next to him. The two of them looked at the dome that was completely closed up on all sides.

"Open," Damon commanded, and a door responded instantly, parting with a hydraulic hiss as glowing golden lines flared across its surface. The circular seam split in the center and spiraled open like the iris of a mechanical eye, revealing a corridor lit with soft amber pulses.

Mark exhaled slowly. "This feels wrong."

Damon stepped in without hesitation. "Mmm. It’s wrong, alright." Damon stopped walking, looking at the long, winding corridor in front of them. There was no way he was going to go through all of this bullshit again.

He narrowed his eyes as a cold glint flashed across them. "Come out already. I do not have all day to spend on you."

"Hmmm?" Mark looked confused. The two of them continued to observe the surroundings, but nothing really happened.

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