After another few minutes, Kaiser began sensing several powerful auras approaching from different directions.
Unlike the Vampires his army had encountered until now, these auras carried a much stronger presence. More importantly, each of them contained the power of a Rule.
Kaiser slowly put down the snack in his hand and looked towards the streets.
’Finally, someone interesting has appeared.’
Until now, most of the Vampires his forces had encountered were Rank 4 or below. Although some possessed Lesser Rules, their comprehension and control over those powers were relatively weak. They couldn’t pose much of a threat to his undead champions or his pets.
However, the auras approaching now were different.
They were considerably stronger than ordinary Rank 4 Vampires, and the Rule Power surrounding them was far more stable.
Kaiser narrowed his eyes and activated his inspection ability.
At that moment, a notification appeared before him.
[Name: ???]
[Race: Vampire]
[Level: 570]
[Rank: 5]
[Class: Vampire Baroness]
[Rule: Bloodflames]
[Rule Type: Peak Lesser Rule]
Kaiser raised an eyebrow.
’Rank 5, Level 570, and she has already reached the peak of a Lesser Rule?’
That was considerably better than the enemies his army had faced until now.
Although she hadn’t comprehended a Supreme Rule, reaching the peak of a Lesser Rule was still impressive. Her Rule Power was likely much more refined than that of the ordinary Vampires carrying traces of Rule energy in their bodies.
Before Kaiser could examine her further, the entrance of a large building came into view.
It was one of the more impressive structures in the district, with several floors, dark stone walls, and tall windows decorated with elaborate silver patterns. Unlike the buildings surrounding it, the place appeared to have suffered very little damage during the ongoing hunt.
The doors suddenly opened.
A beautiful woman stepped outside.
She had long crimson hair that fell over her shoulders, pale skin, and a pair of striking red eyes. Her appearance was elegant, and her clothes were clearly different from those worn by ordinary Vampire guards.
A dark red dress covered her body, decorated with silver patterns resembling flames. A small crown-like ornament rested on her head, further indicating her high status.
However, the most noticeable thing about her was the aura surrounding her.
Crimson flames flickered around her body, occasionally changing shape as if they were alive. Unlike ordinary fire, these flames carried a strange blood-red energy that made the surrounding air tremble.
She slowly looked around the street.
Several Vampire corpses were scattered across the ground. Some had been crushed by enormous physical attacks, while others had been pierced by golden spears. A few streets away, the sounds of fighting could still be heard.
Her beautiful face immediately turned cold.
"What is going on here?"
Her voice was calm, but the anger within it was unmistakable.
She had been inside the building when the reports of the disturbance first arrived. Initially, she had assumed that some foolish intruders had entered the district and were causing trouble.
However, after receiving several more reports, she had decided to investigate personally.
What she saw outside was far worse than expected.
The streets were filled with corpses, and the number of enemies seemed to be increasing rather than decreasing.
"Baroness! You’re finally here!"
A wounded Vampire hurried towards her.
His armour was damaged, and one of his arms was hanging unnaturally. He had clearly been trying to escape from one of Kaiser’s forces.
The woman glanced at him.
"Explain."
"An army of undead has invaded the district! They are attacking every Vampire they encounter. We have already lost several groups of guards, and even the nobles living in the surrounding buildings are being hunted!"
The Vampire spoke hurriedly.
"Undead?"
The Baroness frowned.
"Where did they come from? Who is controlling them?"
"We don’t know! There are several different kinds of undead. Some look like knights, while others are enormous monsters. There is also a woman commanding an army of golden-white knights, and another leading a group of terrifying creatures!"
As he spoke, the Vampire seemed to recall something.
"And there is a powerful undead woman commanding the Blood Rose Knights. Her aura is extremely dangerous!"
The Baroness’s expression changed slightly.
She had heard enough to understand that this wasn’t an ordinary invasion.
Someone had brought an entire undead army into Minvera City.
"Where is their master?"
"We haven’t been able to locate him. However, the undead seem to be receiving orders from somewhere."
The Baroness looked towards the distant streets.
"Then find him. If someone thinks they can slaughter the Vampires of this city without consequences, they are gravely mistaken."
The crimson flames around her body grew stronger.
"Gather every available guard. I want all the Rank 4 Vampires in this district to assemble. Anyone who refuses to fight will be treated as a traitor."
"Yes, Baroness!"
The wounded Vampire immediately turned around and hurried away.
The Baroness remained where she was for a moment, observing the destruction around her.
Then she raised one hand.
Several crimson flames appeared above her palm, twisting together before forming the shape of a small blood-red bird.
With a flick of her finger, the bird flew into the sky and disappeared towards the other districts.
She was using her Bloodflames Rule to send a signal to the other Vampires.
However, she didn’t intend to wait for reinforcements.
The Baroness stepped forward, and the crimson flames surrounding her body expanded.
"Let’s see who dares to cause trouble in my territory."
At that moment, Kaiser was still sitting comfortably on the rooftop.
He had already noticed the woman appearing from the building, and the system had provided him with her basic information.
’Vampire Baroness, huh?’
He looked at the crimson flames surrounding her.
’Peak Lesser Rule of Bloodflames. That’s considerably more interesting than the previous opponents.’
Kaiser didn’t immediately give any orders.
Instead, he opened his mental connection and contacted his undead champions.
’Selene, Rachel, Frank. A Rank 5 Vampire Baroness has appeared in the district. She has comprehended the peak Lesser Rule of Bloodflames. Be careful if you encounter her.’
He received their responses almost immediately.
Selene remained as calm as ever.
[Understood, Master.]
Rachel sounded considerably more excited.
[Oh? A Rank 5 Vampire? That sounds interesting. I wonder what kind of abilities she has.]
Frank’s response was much shorter.
[Understood.]
Kaiser then contacted his pets.
’Lime, Diablo, Garuk, Luna, Ripple. A stronger opponent has appeared. Don’t approach her carelessly.’
Ripple’s cheerful voice entered his mind.
[Father, can I fight her?]
Kaiser glanced towards the golden-haired boy floating nearby.
’Not yet. She has a properly developed Rule, so don’t rush into a fight with her.’
[Alright, Father.]
Ripple seemed slightly disappointed, but he didn’t argue.
Kaiser then looked back towards the Baroness.
He wasn’t particularly worried about the situation. After all, Selene, Frank, and Rachel were all capable of using Supreme Rules. Even though the Baroness had reached the peak of a Lesser Rule, there was still a considerable difference between her and his three undead champions.
However, he didn’t want to underestimate her.
A Rank 5 Vampire with a well-developed Rule could be dangerous, especially if she possessed abilities that specialised in large-scale attacks.
’Let’s see how she performs first.’
Kaiser leaned back against his sofa again, but his attention was now focused on the Baroness.
Down below, the woman raised her hand once more.
The crimson flames surrounding her body suddenly spread across the street.
A moment later, several Vampire guards emerged from nearby buildings. Behind them were a number of nobles wearing expensive clothes and carrying weapons.
Some possessed Rank 4 auras, while others were considerably weaker.
The Baroness looked at them.
"Those undead are spread throughout the district. I want you to gather everyone and eliminate them. Don’t waste time fighting individually. Use your numbers and overwhelm them."
"Understood!"
The Vampires immediately began moving.
However, before they could advance very far, a loud rumbling sound came from the opposite end of the street.
The ground shook.
A massive figure emerged from behind a building, followed by several smaller creatures with unusual bodies.
It was one of Frank’s Chimera groups.
And the enormous figure leading them was Frank himself.
His current appearance was quite different from his usual form. He had transformed into a monstrous Asura-like being with three heads and six powerful arms. His body was covered in layers of fused Vampire flesh, and several crimson patterns could be seen running across his enormous frame.
This was his Chimera form, constructed primarily from the bodies of Vampires.
The Baroness’s eyes narrowed as she looked at him.
For a moment, neither side moved.
Then Frank’s three heads turned towards the Vampires.
His six arms slowly raised their weapons.
The Baroness’s crimson flames surged.
"So you’re one of the creatures responsible for this mess."
Frank didn’t respond.
He simply advanced.
The Chimera soldiers behind him followed, their strange bodies moving through the street as they prepared to attack.
The Baroness took a step forward, and the flames around her became even more intense.
"Then I’ll burn you all to ashes."
Kaiser watched the scene from the rooftop, a faint smile appearing on his face.
’Now this should be interesting.’