Chapter 374: 358 is up to you guys_2
Although the number was limited, as long as Shalltear was willing, she could totally create progeny unlike the low-level vampires, so that whether it was in spirit, memory, or personality, there was no difference from when they were still human.
Clearly, the six individuals before them had enjoyed this treatment and had not been turned by Shalltear into low-level vampires with diminished intellect but were transformed into vampire kin.
Jie Luo’s subsequent remarks confirmed this.
"Where do you think your strength compares to that of our master, oh weak humans?"
Jie Luo grinned, his eyes glinting red as he bared his fangs, presenting the posture of a vampire.
The rest of the [Six Arms] members did the same, except for Divanock who was already an undead, the eyes of the other four all turned red and sharp fangs appeared in their mouths.
Seeing the members of [Six Arms] like this, Lakyus and the others couldn’t help but show grave expressions.
With their sharp senses, they could clearly feel that as the members of [Six Arms] showed their non-human stances, the ominous atmosphere and aura emanating from them became exceptionally strong and exceptionally dangerous.
These individuals, who were originally on par with mithril-ranked adventurers, had indeed gained stronger bodies and greater strength after transforming into vampires.
Especially Jie Luo, the leader of [Six Arms] who already possessed the strongest combat power among the [Eight Fingers], not even the rest of the [Six Arms] could keep up with him. Now that he had become a vampire, gaining unnatural powers, the aura he emitted faintly exceeded many members of [Blue Rose], even appearing to be stronger than Lakyus herself.
What did this indicate?
It indicated that the leader of [Six Arms] might have acquired the strength to confront or even defeat entities from Heroic Domain.
The others were much the same, their strength had all increased significantly, the four others, apart from Divanock, though they might not have reached the Heroic Domain, were not far off, with the weakest one probably being stronger than Brian, which made Brian’s expression turn quite heavy.
Perhaps, among their group, only Reiger and Iveyer could still maintain composure?
No, Iveyer, upon seeing Jie Luo and the others exhibiting the traits of a vampire, felt even more disdain.
"It seems you’ve completely forsaken your humanity, a truly unsightly sight."
Jie Luo was dismissive of Iveyer’s words.
"What could humans do even if they didn’t forsake their weak species?" Jie Luo spread his arms, seemingly reveling in his current physical state, and said indulgently, "I used to think that being human was at least better than being one of those undead scum, but after turning into an undead and retaining my intellect, I’ve realized that only by becoming non-human can one become as powerful as this."
"Do you understand? The strength we used to exhaust ourselves training to achieve is now easily within grasp. Can you comprehend this feeling?"
"Of course, you can’t comprehend it, because humans are such an arrogant species, always believing that even if they are not powerful, they are still better than turning into non-human monsters, without realizing that this notion is just a way to console themselves, a psychological crutch necessary to barely survive in this survival-of-the-fittest world."
"Without convincing themselves that being human is certainly better, humans wouldn’t be able to survive in this world."
"Now I understand this point, yes, unlike you."
Jie Luo’s intoxicated and indulgent words were met only with disdain from Iveyer.
"After becoming undead, one’s mind is often twisted along with the physical changes. Sometimes, the transformation can affect the mind, turning a person into a terrifying monster. You are now just like that, not only in body but in spirit as well, drifting towards the non-human side, such as yourself has no right to boast before me about the so-called benefits of forsaking humanity."
As she spoke, Iveyer’s tone seemed to change inexplicably, as if evoking some unbearable memories or unearthing some painful past, and her gaze toward Jie Luo and the others grew cold.
The [Six Arms], oblivious to this change, continued to scoff at Iveyer’s remarks.
"If that’s the case, you are also not qualified to discuss the benefits of being human before us."
"Besides, being human has no benefits to begin with."
"They have neither the powerful racial abilities nor the special skills of other races, and even innate talents depend on luck, what’s there to hold on to about such a race?"
"Only strength is the capital to stand in this world, forsaking our human identity is nothing but salvation for us."
Edestrian, Mamvist, Peshlian, and Sahanon spoke up one after another, only Divanock, who was reborn as a Dead Mage and had almost completely lost his memories from before, kept silent. However, from his attitude, it was evident that he too looked down on humanity.
Brian couldn’t help but feel moved seeing this.
"Is this what it feels like to have power, to become a monster?"
This somewhat reassured Brian, who had previously been skeptical about the potential of humans, thinking them exceedingly weak.
At least after seeing the behavior of [Six Arms], Brian felt it was better to remain human.
Strength could be obtained through effort, but if humanity was lost, it was truly gone, never to be reclaimed.
"Enough with the talk."
Iveyer’s voice came out cold.
"Let your master come forth, and we will see the truth under our own might."
Hearing this, the members of [Six Arms] merely laughed derisively.
"Our master is not someone you can see just because you want to."
"Your kind can be dealt with by us, there’s no need for the master to make a move."
"Mere humans, the master certainly doesn’t have the leisure to deal with you."
"You will die here, as you aren’t qualified to see the master."
"You’re right."
Edestrian, Mamvist, Peshlian, Sahuntrone, and Divanock all made such statements.
This didn’t enrage Lakyus and the others; instead, it secretly pleased them.
"Does that mean that the powerful vampire won’t make an appearance?"
"That really is good news."
Tia and Tina began to communicate with each other in professional sign language.
"Before that vampire who controls the [Eight Fingers] appears, let’s concentrate our forces and take care of these [Six Arms] people."
"If that vampire shows up, then the situation will truly be unfavorable to us."
Gegran and Brian thought the same.
Lakyus and Iveyer exchanged glances and nodded at each other.
It was then that the previously silent Reiger finally spoke.
"You handle them."
Reiger stated indifferently to the women of [Blue Rose] and Brian.
"I’ll go inside to find that vampire."
Reiger’s words took Lakyus and the others by surprise.
"Is that okay?"
Lakyus couldn’t help but ask.
Reiger didn’t answer but countered with, "You can handle them, right?"
Before Lakyus could respond, Iveyer was the one who spoke up first.
"Although I am reluctant to use the same reason as them, with such low levels, as long as I’m here, there definitely won’t be an issue."
Iveyer’s cold voice was filled with confidence.
"Then that’s settled." Reiger smiled faintly and said, "They are all yours."
Having said that, Reiger didn’t wait for Lakyus and the others to respond and walked directly toward the mansion.
"Wait..."
Lakyus was about to speak out but was stopped by Brian.
"It’s for the best." Brian said, "That vampire can only be dealt with by Lord Brilliant. We would only hold him back if we went along. Since that’s the case, it’s better to leave her to Lord Brilliant and deal with these [Six Arms] fellows here."
Lakyus stopped in her tracks, thought for a moment, and ultimately nodded in agreement.
However, while Lakyus and the others had agreed, the enemy did not.
"Who allowed you to pass?"
Jie Luo, watching Reiger walk straight this way and completely ignoring himself and the others, grew colder in gaze, and his canine teeth even elongated.
"You’re courting death!"
With those words, Jie Luo stomped his foot, shattering the ground beneath him.
The next second, Jie Luo shot forward, bringing with him a scent of blood and a howling gust of wind, and charged in front of Reiger.
"Die!"
Jie Luo threw his fist and struck towards Reiger.