As the hunt continued, Kaiser’s army gradually spread throughout the outer districts of Minvera City.
The number of Vampires they encountered was far greater than he had initially expected. Every street seemed to have another group of guards, nobles, or ordinary Vampire residents waiting for them. Some tried to fight back, while others attempted to escape after seeing the growing number of casualties.
However, escaping wasn’t easy.
Kaiser’s forces had already surrounded several districts, and with every battle, their numbers continued to increase. The Vampires who had initially outnumbered his pets were now facing an army that grew larger with every passing moment.
Kaiser had divided his forces into several groups, allowing them to hunt independently.
At the front of one group marched Selene.
She was surrounded by hundreds of Blood Rose Knights, their silver-red armour reflecting the faint light of the blood-red moon. Their red capes fluttered behind them as they moved through the streets in an orderly formation.
Unlike the ordinary undead soldiers Selene had created in the past, these knights retained almost all the abilities they had possessed when they were alive. Their Vampire physiques, blood-related abilities, and combat experience made them considerably stronger than ordinary Rank 4 undead.
And with Selene’s Supreme Rule of Immortal Blood strengthening their bodies, their survivability was even more troublesome.
A Vampire could recover from many injuries, but these Blood Rose Knights possessed an even more powerful form of regeneration. As long as their Immortal Blood remained, destroying their bodies wasn’t enough to permanently eliminate them.
At the front of the formation, Selene wasn’t even walking.
She sat gracefully on the shoulder of a particularly large Blood Rose Knight, with one leg crossed over the other. The knight was nearly twice as tall as the ordinary members of her army, and its silver-red armour was considerably thicker.
It was the Blood Rose Knight Captain.
Despite carrying Selene on its shoulder, its movements remained completely steady. In fact, the captain was considerably stronger than the other knights, making it the perfect mount for its creator.
Selene calmly looked ahead as her army advanced.
Whenever they encountered Vampires, the Blood Rose Knights immediately formed a battle formation. The shield-bearing knights moved to the front while those carrying greatswords followed behind them.
They didn’t need complicated orders.
Having inherited the combat knowledge and abilities of their original bodies, they could fight together with remarkable coordination.
A group of Vampire guards attempted to stop their advance.
"Stop them! Don’t let those undead enter the district!"
Several Vampires rushed forward, releasing their Blood Rule Power as crimson energy spread around their bodies.
However, the Blood Rose Knights didn’t retreat.
The front line raised their shields and blocked the incoming attacks, while the knights behind them immediately launched their counterattack.
Greatswords descended one after another.
Within moments, the Vampire guards were overwhelmed.
Selene didn’t even bother looking at the battle. She simply raised one hand, and several Blood Roses emerged from the ground around the fallen Vampires.
Their roots quickly spread through the corpses, absorbing their blood and turning them into additional soldiers.
The formation grew larger once again.
At another location, Frank was leading his own army.
His creations were considerably different from Selene’s elegant Blood Rose Knights.
The Chimera undead following him had extremely unusual appearances. Some possessed several arms, while others had enormous bodies covered in thick bones and layers of hardened flesh. A few even had multiple heads or strange organs that allowed them to release powerful attacks.
They weren’t particularly pleasant to look at.
In fact, most people would probably feel uncomfortable simply looking at them.
However, Frank didn’t care about appearances.
His Supreme Rule of Amalgamation allowed him to combine the strongest parts of different corpses, and he prioritised strength and abilities over anything else.
A Chimera soldier with four muscular arms could wield several weapons simultaneously. Another possessed powerful legs that allowed it to leap across entire buildings. There were even some whose bodies contained special organs capable of releasing poisonous substances.
Each creation had a different purpose.
And Frank was constantly improving them.
Whenever his army killed another group of Vampires, the corpses were brought back to him. He would then examine their bodies, select the most useful parts, and incorporate them into his creations.
As a result, his Chimera army continued evolving while the hunt progressed.
When the Vampires noticed the approaching monsters, they immediately became alarmed.
"What the hell are those things?!"
"Don’t let them get close! Use your Rule Power, they are all protected by the biggest one Rule Power!"
The leading Vampire said looking at Frank who was now looked like an Asura being with three heads and Six arms.
It was his Chimera form solely based on the Vampires.
Several Vampires released their abilities, but the Chimera soldiers charged forward without hesitation.
Their bodies were durable, and even when they suffered serious injuries, they continued fighting.
Frank stood behind his army, watching the battle with his usual calm expression.
Whenever a soldier was destroyed beyond repair, he simply collected its remaining parts and used them to create something stronger.
There was no shortage of corpses in Minvera City.
And Frank intended to make full use of them.
Meanwhile, Rachel was leading another army through a different district.
Unlike Frank’s grotesque Chimera soldiers, her Ruination Knights looked considerably more organised.
Their armour was primarily golden and white, with black and white accents running across their bodies. Each knight carried a weapon suited to its fighting style, while their capes moved behind them as they marched.
At a glance, they almost looked like an army of holy knights.
However, their appearance was rather misleading.
The power of Fallen Light flowed through their bodies, strengthening both their offensive and supportive abilities. They could fight on the front lines, support their allies, or launch attacks from a distance.
Rachel walked at the front of the formation, her expression carrying its usual playful smile.
She occasionally glanced at the Vampires ahead before giving her soldiers simple commands.
"Go on. Don’t leave anyone behind."
The Ruination Knights immediately accelerated.
Their formation split into several groups, surrounding the Vampires from different directions. Those carrying shields blocked the enemy’s attacks, while the offensive units moved in to eliminate them.
Some knights remained behind, releasing their supportive abilities to strengthen the soldiers fighting at the front.
The entire formation worked together smoothly.
Rachel watched them for a moment before nodding in satisfaction.
Her Ruination Knights were still developing, but their potential was already quite impressive.
With more corpses and enough time, she would be able to create an army capable of handling almost any situation.
The three undead champions were each expanding their forces in different ways.
Selene’s Blood Rose Knights possessed extraordinary regeneration and retained the abilities of their original bodies.
Frank’s Chimera soldiers focused on physical strength and specialised abilities, constantly evolving through the assimilation of corpses.
Rachel’s Ruination Knights possessed balanced combat and support capabilities, making them effective in large-scale battles.
Together, they were turning Minvera City into a battlefield filled with different types of undead armies.
And Kaiser was perfectly aware of everything happening.
Through his mental connection with the three undead champions, he could receive updates about their progress without personally visiting them.
He didn’t need to constantly supervise their battles either. All three were capable of making their own decisions and commanding their respective forces.
Kaiser had already given them a simple objective.
Clear the surrounding districts and eliminate every Vampire they encountered.
As for the stronger enemies, they were free to gather information before deciding how to deal with them.
Meanwhile, Kaiser himself had found a rather comfortable place to spend his time.
He was sitting on the rooftop of a tall building, resting on a luxurious sofa he had taken out of his spatial storage.
One leg was resting over the other, and a few snacks were placed on a small table beside him.
From his position, he could see several streets stretching across the district.
Occasionally, he would notice golden spears raining down from the sky as Ripple attacked another group of Vampires. In another direction, the enormous body of Lime could be seen moving through the streets, while Diablo and Garuk continued fighting their opponents.
There were also countless notifications appearing in front of him.
[You have killed a Level 468 Vampire Guard.]
[You have obtained Wisdom Points.]
[You have obtained Vampire Blood Essence.]
[You have obtained a Vampire Core.]
[Wisdom Devourer has activated.]
[You have killed a Level 479 Vampire Noble.]
[You have obtained a Low-Grade Blood Rule Crystal.]
[You have obtained Wisdom Points.]
Kaiser casually glanced through the notifications.
Every few moments, he would open his inventory to check the materials his army had collected. The number of Vampire Blood Essences and monster cores was steadily increasing, while the Rule Crystals were becoming a particularly interesting part of his loot.
He also kept an eye on his Wisdom Points.
Since his army was killing intelligent beings, Wisdom Devourer continued activating. He didn’t even need to participate in the battles himself.
As long as his pets and undead killed their targets, the Wisdom Points would be transferred to him.
’This is quite convenient.’
Kaiser picked up a snack and continued watching the battle.
He had initially expected to spend a considerable amount of effort completing his Rank-Up Trial. After all, this was a Nightmare difficulty trial, and the system had even adjusted its location because of his Supreme Rule Power.
However, things were going surprisingly smoothly.
His pets were gaining experience, his undead were expanding their armies, and he was collecting a large number of valuable materials.
Most importantly, his Wisdom Points were increasing much faster than he had expected.
Kaiser leaned back against the sofa and let out a relaxed sigh.
’Yep. This is life.’
He took another bite of his snack while watching his army continue the hunt.
A moment later, another notification appeared.
[You have obtained 42 Wisdom Points.]
Kaiser glanced at it and smiled.
’Not bad. Keep them coming.’
Far away, near the centre of Minvera City, the enormous castle remained silent beneath the blood-red moon.
However, the disturbance spreading throughout the outer districts had not gone unnoticed.
The Vampires living inside the castle were beginning to receive reports about the destruction of their forces.
And the longer the hunt continued, the more difficult it would become for them to ignore what was happening outside.