Chapter 34: Elder Level Strength?
Leo and Yuuki exchanged glances before turning their eyes back to Ian. Now that the battle had ended, curiosity gnawed at them.
"Ian," Leo started, his voice tinged with hesitation. "That laser... What exactly was that? I've seen countless blood abilities, but nothing even remotely similar."
Yuuki nodded, stepping closer. "Yeah. The sheer destructive force... I won't lie, even an Elder Vampire would be in danger if they took a direct hit. If you really wanted to, you could've killed us outright."
Ian chuckled, his deep voice echoing. "You're not wrong." He lifted a hand, flexing his massive fingers as if testing his own power. "But whether an Elder could survive or not... that depends on their strength, doesn't it?"
Leo and Yuuki stiffened at his words. He wasn't boasting—just stating a fact.
Before the conversation could continue, a powerful presence descended upon them. The air grew heavy, and a suffocating pressure enveloped the battlefield.
BOOM!
The stone walls trembled as three figures landed at the forefront of the vampire forces. Their crimson eyes burned with authority, and their long, regal robes fluttered despite the absence of wind. Three vampire elders had arrived.
Behind them, ten higher vampires—each exuding terrifying strength—stood ready, their hands gripping their weapons tightly. Their gazes locked onto Ian, wary and prepared for battle.
One of the elders, a tall vampire with long silver hair and piercing red eyes, stepped forward. His aura alone made the surrounding guards tremble. "Who dares attack Blood City?" His voice was sharp, commanding.
"Wait, Elder Alric!" Leo quickly stepped in, raising his hand. "This is all a misunderstanding!"