*Drop*

*Drop*

*Drop*

I hear dripping sounds as I continue to venture into the cave. After looking down at the liquid dripping from above, I stop in my tracks.

Bending down a little, I take a small portion of the liquid with my index finger, as I inspect it with keen eyes.

The liquid is so slimy and sticky that even an average vampire would find it hard to get rid of if stepped upon.

'This must be fluid from a beast.' I mutter while feeling a presence slowly advance towards me.

Raising my head, I see an octopus-like monster crawling on the top of the cave.

ROAR!!!!!!!

The beast bellows, showing its sharp, jagged teeth. Unlike an octopus, this beast has tougher-looking skin with many tentacles sticking to the ceiling of the cave. Studying the beast, I see that it's quite large, spanning about five meters wide in circumference. Judging from the energy radiating from the crystal in its body, I can tell that it's an advanced-rank beast, a stage above the intermediate rank. After gaining tons of knowledge, I can now tell the rank of a beast from a mere glance without any assistance from my system.

"Tch..! Just keep shut and allow me to pass through in peace." I say to the beast as I click my tongue. Although it doesn't understand what I said, unlike the higher-intelligence beasts. However, since I wasn't running, it could tell that I was giving it some sort of warning.

ROAR!!!!!!

The beast roars again while the sticky substance bursts out of its mouth again. However, I was quick to evade the goo by leaping backwards.

WHOOSH!! WHIP!!

The beast swings one of its tentacles at me, but once again I evade it. Seeing me evade all of its attacks, the beast moves backwards again, snarling while continuing to stick to the roof of the cave.

If only I had unleashed all my Ki and vampire aura, all these beasts would have fled for their dear lives instead of challenging me.

I think inwardly while gritting my teeth.

The only reason I am keeping my presence concealed is because of Zamira. According to the intel I have, she's a battle expert who can even detect the slightest vampire aura.

"Hey octo, I didn't want to hurt you before because you'll be pretty useless to me if I kill you. However, you have made me change my mind." I say with a small laugh while small sparks start dancing around my index finger.

These sparks are my vampire aura shaped into tiny strands, and intertwined together to form a thin needle-like red aura in my hand.

Without wasting any time, I flick my index finger, shooting the tiny aura into the skull of the beast where its crystal is located, killing it in an instant.

ROOAAAHHH!!!.

The beast cries out in extreme pain before falling to the ground, dead.

BAM.

"It's quite a large beast, though." I mutter as I keep walking forward, ignoring the beast and its horrid stench.

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CHA-CHING!!!!

A loud sound can be heard as Zamira's swords collide with the claws of the beast before her. Seeing that her attack is futile against the beast, Zamira leaps backwards, moving a few meters away from the beast.

With respect to vampires, leaping is very easy for them due to their versatile bodies, unlike an average human who built his reflexes through hard work and the skin of his teeth.

"Fuck! That was a close call." Zamira mutters as she lands on the floor, taking a battle stance. Her eyes are darting around the space right now while turning around in a circular motion as if looking to see if the beast is advancing towards her.

'I underestimated the strength of that beast. Its claws are almost impenetrable. It's like a shield made from zlatherium steel. But just like I said, it's almost impossible, but not actually impossible to achieve. I have defeated two demigod-rank beasts before and I am going to do it again!' Zamira thinks inwardly, making her resolve high.

Her eyes are glowing bright red because she's currently focusing a lot of vampire aura into her eyes, making them glow like burning torches. Right from birth, Zamira had the blood power to focus all her vampire aura into her eyes, making her see what an ordinary vampire cannot see. This ability is similar to Gyo, a technique that requires focusing Ki into one's eyes. Also, it's more powerful than any Gyo. However, it's nowhere near as strong as Jake's God's eyes.

CHEK. CHEK. CHEK. CHEK.

The sound of footsteps ensue as the beast starts walking towards Zamira. The sound is similar to the sound of horse hooves, albeit, very light compared to it.

"Hey, vampire. Why don't you let me rest in peace? I came here just so I could hide from y'all. Why are you hunting my kind?" A loud and unclear voice emerges, echoing throughout the cave.

Slowly, a figure starts walking towards Zamira, coming into clear view. This figure doesn't seem to have any evil intent which makes Zamira resist attacking.

The first thing that comes into Zamira's view is the numerous spider legs that are working in rhythm. Zamira knew what type of beast she was facing, but she had been unable to analyze it very well earlier.

This beast seems to be quite an intelligent one. Its lower body is that of a spider while its upper body is humanoid. Its upper body is very green with two large breasts on its chest. These breasts don't look like an average breast, as they look quite sturdy. As for its face, numerous eyes are sticking out of it and they can be controlled simultaneously.

To top it all off, the most menacing thing about this beast is its deadly claws that look like pincers. Instead of having a hand, this beast is armed with these dangerous claws, thick forearms, and extremely sturdy skin.

"Oh, you've decided to show up. Are you afraid of me? Don't worry, I'll make your death a quick one." Zamira says with arrogance, as she raises her sword in the air.

"Hoho, I know you are a powerful one. I have heard about you and the feats that you have achieved. That's why I have decided to make a deal with you. Also, it seems like you also have someone powerful with you, one of my babies has been killed. And judging from the way it was killed, that person is also dangerous." The beast says with a smile, showing its dirty sharp teeth.

Hearing the beast's words, Zamira lowers her sword while a surprised look appears on her face.