latelenovela Chapter 196 Vampires (2)
Chapter 196 Vampires (2)
Chapter 196 Vampire (2)
"Cough cough—!"
This was Maya's first reaction when she regained consciousness.
A suffocating sound was forced from her throat, echoing in the oppressive darkness that swallowed everything. Pain surged from every inch of her body, the relentless assault leaving her breathless.
'I can't move.'
She was bound by an invisible force, unable to move her limbs. Every attempt to break free ended in failure.
'nausea.'
The air was thick with a heavy, putrid stench, like a suffocating shroud that enveloped her senses.
The only sound she could hear was the eerie dripping of water in the distance, echoing in her confused mind.
She blinked slowly, then opened her eyes to a world shrouded in shadow. Cold stone walls stood around her, their rough surfaces a stark reminder of the desolate environment she found herself in.
"vomit!"
Pain, disorientation, and a deep sense of disorientation enveloped her. This feeling was foreign, completely different from her familiar life. Each breath filled her lungs with moisture.
As their eyes adjusted to the dim light, a truth gradually emerged: metal restraints, the faint glow of candles in the distance, and the shape of the cages of the other prisoners.
'Anyone else?'
She realized that even in the darkness, she could make out her surroundings. If her thoughts hadn't been so muddled, she would have noticed sooner.
Her thought process began to operate amidst the fog of pain and confusion, as she struggled to make sense of her situation.
Where am I? What has led me to this ominous place? She endured the pain, desperately trying to sort out her thoughts and gradually understand her situation.
Her thoughts, like a turbulent sea, gradually calmed down, and she tried hard to recall everything that had happened.
'By the way, I went there because I sensed a demonic energy.'
When she recalled the scene, she remembered the chilling sight of a humanoid creature licking blood from the ground.
The scene was utterly disgusting, but what chilled her to the bone even more was the aura emanating from the creature. As one of the most sensitive people to magic, she immediately sensed the intense magical power, followed by an instinctive urge to attack.
Then, a battle broke out.
A chaotic battle flashed through my mind. The creature was incredibly fast and its attacks were extremely ferocious, completely overwhelming me.
'That creature is beyond reason; this is the first time I've encountered such a powerful opponent.'
She realized that the enemy she faced was far beyond her comprehension, moving at a speed beyond her perception and reaction time. She had always prided herself on her eyesight, and although she wasn't a melee fighter, others always praised her keen observation skills in battle.
But this time, she couldn't see the creature's movements, which meant it was far beyond her capabilities.
It is no exaggeration to say that if that creature could so easily suppress someone like her, it would mean that it is a threat to the entire world.
As she looked around, a cold reality washed over her. Stone walls, metal confinement, and the faint glow of candles in the distance painted a desolate picture.
despair!
A sharp crack shattered the silence, echoing in the oppressive darkness. Her senses instantly sharpened, and her gaze swiftly turned towards the source of the sound. The figure emerging from the shadows was no longer the grotesque creature from before, but a beautiful being with highly human-like features.
'what? '
It was a vampire, a creature she had never seen before in her life.
When the vampire appears, its form is exquisite, no longer possessing its ugly face, but exuding an unsettling elegance.
Its scarlet eyes, sharp as blades, were fixed on her. Despite its exquisite appearance, she knew that beneath that beauty lay a predatory nature. After all, she had witnessed it licking blood with her own eyes.
“My captive,” the vampire whispered, his voice carrying a chilling echo. “I hope you enjoyed my hospitality.”
This sent a shiver down her spine. She remembered that some of her friends had fantasized about vampires, but at this moment, all she felt was fear.
The vampire continued, “I haven’t been fully conscious in a long time.” His tone carried a heavy sense of age.
She stared at the vampire, and a face she had never forgotten surfaced in her mind—the face of her junior, whose pale face resembled the vampire before her, only with different eye colors.
Although it was strange to suddenly think of him, it inexplicably gave her a sense of strength.
“I’m tired of the food I’ve been eating lately. I should thank our God for sending me such a treasure as you.”
The vampire stepped closer, and when he mentioned "food," she suddenly realized the source of the disgusting smell in the space.
"Ah...sorry, I forgot," the vampire whispered. "You still don't understand what I'm talking about, do you?"
Snapped!
He snapped his fingers. Magic surged around her, quickly forming a magical sphere. She was familiar with the spell, but its fluid control surprised her.
An eerie light suddenly burst forth in the room, revealing one of the most horrific scenes she had ever witnessed. Countless corpses hung from the ceiling, suspended by blood-red ropes.
Their bodies were shriveled, their expressions frozen in eternal agony, as if silently proclaiming their fear. Men, women, children, the elderly… countless human bodies hung there.
Fear made her eyes widen; she finally understood the reason behind the stench permeating the air. It wasn't just the smell of decay, but the nauseating aura of death and despair.
The victims, their lives drained, hung silently in the dimly lit room, a testament to the vampire's insatiable hunger and terror.
"vomit--!"
Even someone as strong as her would find it difficult to endure such a scene. Her already poor physical condition finally gave way, and she vomited.
The vampire didn't care, looking at her with a contemptuous smile. "Is this too much for you?" he said sarcastically. "Humans are always so fragile."
despair!
He took another step closer, reveling in his control over her. The dim light cast shadows on his face, highlighting the cruel nature beneath his sharply defined features.
“Now…” He stretched out a claw and gently stroked her cheek, as if savoring the weakness on her face.
“You must be wondering why you’re still alive,” he whispered, his voice as soft as silk, yet chilling. His touch was cold and repulsive, making Maya tremble. “You still have a goal to achieve, a goal that I find interesting.”
His smile grew wider, revealing sharp fangs as he reveled in her fear.
“You possess something that makes you valuable, my dear,” the vampire continued, his voice a blend of elegance and malice. “Your magic, pure and abundant, is a rare delicacy. That is why I chose you as my first companion in this world.”
This truth was like a suffocating shroud, pressing down on her until she could barely breathe. The thought of becoming a vampire, a creature intimately connected to demons and her enemies, sent a chill down her spine.
The vampire licked his lips, his scarlet eyes filled with desire as he stared intently at her. But quickly, that desire turned into disgust.
“But now you are nothing more than a lowly human being,” it said with a sneer, its claws lightly tracing her chin. “It disgusts me.”
A strong sense of disgust rose within her. The vampires made no attempt to hide their contempt for humans, and this very contempt only fueled her inner pride.
“But don’t worry,” the vampire continued with an evil smile, “once the transformation is complete, you will be reborn as a being worthy of standing by my side, a being far superior to your current kind.”
The vampire's smile grew increasingly sinister. Suddenly, it produced a small vial filled with black, viscous blood. "Embrace your rebirth, my dear," it whispered, its voice like an evil melody that seeped into her very bones.
She instinctively stepped back, tightly shut her mouth, and desperately resisted the impending change.
“It’s no use.” The vampire didn’t stop there. He quickly and forcefully grabbed her chin, his claws digging into her skin, forcing her mouth open.
A dark satisfaction gleamed in the vampire's eyes, and her blood began to release terrifying magic, undergoing a bizarre transformation. She could feel that magic intertwining with her own essence, gradually transforming her into a being beyond human comprehension.