freenovelworld Chapter 198 Hunting Preparations
Chapter 198 Hunting Preparations
Chapter 198 Hunting Preparations
When I learned that I would be facing vampires, I immediately ordered a batch of materials and asked them to be delivered the next day.
However, due to the long transportation time of some materials, I had to go and buy them myself. Although Xiwux is a city mainly based on ruins and history, there are also some portals here, as well as a branch of the Hunter's Guild and a commercial street serving hunters.
I first went to the Hunter Association's commercial district.
Information in games is often scarce when fighting powerful enemies, but no matter what type of game it is, there are always some people who are obsessed with details and Easter eggs. In order to cater to these players, developers will place some monster details in various parts of the game.
Vampires are no exception. There is a specific vampire leader in the game that must be defeated, while many other vampires exist on the map as co-leaders that can be hunted.
They have one thing in common: they are very difficult to deal with, especially high-level vampires, who are almost impossible to defeat and even high-level players find them difficult to handle.
High-ranking vampires possess countless powerful abilities. They can disintegrate themselves and become formless; they can regenerate by drinking the blood of players. They can activate blood domains… they can summon minions or subordinates… they can wield blood and dark magic…
They can do virtually anything. In terms of basic abilities, high-ranking vampires are almost on par with demon lords.
However, encountering a high-ranking vampire is extremely difficult, as there are only two left in the world.
This is what the game taught me, and I'm betting on that possibility.
Regardless, there's a reason why vampires, despite their immense power, haven't ruled the demon realm. In fact, they have more weaknesses than demons.
These stories are widely circulated in the demon realm because the current demon lord once killed a high-ranking vampire and seized the throne.
And now, this information is exactly what I will use to hunt down vampires.
Sunlight streamed through the commercial street catering exclusively to hunters, each shop displaying unique goods, from enchanted weapons to rare herbs and potions. I wandered through this labyrinthine street, focused on acquiring the materials needed to fight the vampires.
The first item on my list is herbs with powerful magical properties.
Silver Leaf Fern
Ghost Root Flower
Night Shadow Essence
These are the materials needed to create a potion that interferes with vampire blood and weakens their abilities.
Vampire Oil
Interfering with a vampire's healing abilities and magic is crucial, and this potion does exactly that.
Silverflies possess the properties of silver, one of the greatest enemies of vampires. When silver comes into contact with their blood, it triggers a subtle reaction that renders the blood uncontrollable by vampires.
Ghost Root Flower has the ability to penetrate the magical barriers of monsters. When used alone, it cannot penetrate the barrier of vampires, but its effectiveness is greatly enhanced when combined with Silverleaf Fern.
Finally, the Nightshade Essence acts as a bridge, combining the Silverleaf Fern and the Ghost Root Flower while preserving their individual characteristics.
Vampires' weakness lies in the fact that they become extremely vulnerable when their blood is disturbed.
I went into the alchemy shop and carefully selected each herb, making sure they were in their best condition to maximize their effect.
"These total 500 walers."
Prices here are much cheaper than in Arcadia. As the capital, rising prices are normal, but prices here seem unusually low.
"Thank you."
After purchasing what I needed, I searched for many other potions. This challenge would be more difficult than before, and I needed to be fully prepared.
Ring ring ring!
Just as I finished shopping, my smartwatch rang.
Your goods have arrived. Please proceed to the city center to collect them.
"It came at just the right time."
With the medicine ready, all I need now is my cargo.
Upon arriving in the city center, I found the designated goods collection area. A small box containing my ordered materials was neatly placed there, waiting to be collected.
The cargo included a special medicine that could immediately stop the bleeding, which was crucial in the face of a formidable foe like vampires.
One of the vampire's greatest advantages is their ability to drain the blood of their enemies. Against such an opponent, one must be constantly vigilant about their injuries and ensure their blood is not exploited.
This is precisely the effect of this medicine.
The other item is a special gas bomb containing garlic. The idea that garlic is a vampire's weakness is often considered a legend, but it's actually true. While it's not as deadly as legend suggests, garlic can interfere with a vampire's senses, making them vulnerable in combat.
After putting all the goods into my spatial bracelet, I returned to my room. The city gradually awoke, and the streets became more bustling. People continued their daily lives, unaware of the threat lurking in the shadows.
Even a newly awakened vampire is extremely dangerous.
If such a demon is allowed to evolve unchecked, it will become a powerful enemy.
According to my investigation, this vampire has only recently awakened and has not yet reached its full potential, making this the best time to nip it in the bud.
hum!
The automatic door opened, and I immediately went to my room. Inside, I began preparing for the upcoming battle.
Although the room isn't big, it's enough for my temporary combat base.
I laid out all the necessary materials on the table, ready to deploy at any time.
Then, I began preparing to make the tools to fight the vampires. After lighting the heater, I started the making process.
First, add mineralized water and boil with 2 grams of salt.
......
After an hour of coordinating, I finally finished.
'very good.'
Looking at the color of the medicine, I was very satisfied with the result.
Now, I just need to wait for the vampire oil to cool down before I can apply it to my weapons.
Now, only one last thing remains.
dong dong!
Just as I was thinking about this, there was a knock on the door.
"Morse, are you there?"
It's Sylvie.
"Hold on."
I didn't want her to see what I was doing inside, afraid that she would guess what I was going to do and worry.
I sighed inwardly and quickly prepared myself. I knew Sylvie's current state, and her mindset was very important to me.
I quickly went to the small sink in the corner, washed my hands to make sure there was no detergent residue, and then opened the door after confirming that I was clean.
"what……"
She was waiting at the door, her dark circles and tired appearance indicating she had insomnia, and the smell of the coffee and her lack of energy suggesting the coffee's effects were wearing off.
"Senior Emilia said you were looking for me, is there something you need?" she asked, her eyes darting around curiously.
"Well, I need your help with something."
"what's up?"
"Let's talk privately. Can I use your room?" It's very important that what I'm asking for can't be seen by others, and besides, my room isn't finished being cleaned yet, so I can only go to her room.
Sylvie blinked, her cheeks flushing slightly. "Uh, okay, what do you need?"
Okay, this might be misunderstood.
As we entered Sylvie's room and closed the door, she looked at me nervously, and I could see she was trembling slightly.
She was forcing herself to believe that yesterday's events must still be bothering her.
'well……'
I sighed inwardly and decided not to waste any more time and to prepare myself. I knew Sylvie's mindset was very important to me.
She became like this because of my actions, and it became my responsibility to heal her. But whenever I look at her, for some reason, her innocence always suffocates me, reminding me of the past.
"Sylvie, do you know how to use your powers?"