Large crystal screens reflect dim blue light, showcasing the battle between Aina and the vampire from various angles. Liu, Naim, Bima, and Ravi stand in front of the screen, their eyes fixed as they watch the vampire's head regenerate.
*This is absurd,* Naim thinks, his brow furrowing. *Regenerating that quickly... is he immortal?*
"The vampire's head has returned to normal," Naim mutters, his voice heavy. "Does he have healing powers, or can he revive his body?"
Liu sighs, his right hand clenched into a fist. "I don't really know either. But one thing's for sure, Aina is going to have a tough time fighting him." *Even so...* he thinks, *she's not the type to give up easily.*
Bzzzt!
One of the screens suddenly shifts angles, revealing several shadowy figures moving in various locations of City 1.
"Hey, look what's over there!" Ravi points, his voice tense.
"Hah!" Bima squints. On the screen, a tall figure slowly walks down a dark corridor. In another corner, a man walks stiffly towards the hospital. In a residential area, another man wanders aimlessly, while on the roof of a house, another figure sits cross-legged, its eyes glowing red for a moment.
In every corner of the city, atop towering buildings, there are small spherical cameras. Their size is so tiny that they are almost invisible to the naked eye. These cameras seem to serve as unblinking eyes, monitoring every movement happening below.
These cameras are not ordinary devices. They are designed with highly advanced technology, capable of rotating nimbly and lasting for a year, after which they will replace their batteries with new ones.
The cameras observe their surroundings with extraordinary precision. Their strategic positioning at high altitudes gives them a clear view, as if nothing can escape their watchful gaze. The dazzling sunlight or the darkness of night cannot hinder their sharp lenses.
The main function of these cameras is to detect threats—be it crimes committed by humans or the sudden appearance of monsters. Even though these monsters have sharp senses, they often remain unaware of the presence of these cameras. Their small size and hidden positions make them difficult to detect.
*No way...* Naim bites his lower lip.
"There's no doubt," he says, his voice low but filled with conviction.
"Yeah," Liu, Bima, and Ravi respond in unison, their tones firm.
Naim draws his sword from a storage dimension. "They are all vampires. If that's the case, let's split up and kill them."
Liu nods, his hand already gripping his sword. "Yeah, let's go!"
One by one, they soar out of the palace, their bodies gliding smoothly through the air. Each trained hero is capable of flying freely, and in an instant, they are soaring high.
***
*Naim vs. Vampire in the Dark Corridor*
Creeeak...
The sound of Naim's footsteps crunching on gravel breaks the silence in the narrow corridor. The damp air and the smell of wet earth pierce his nose as the corridor is round and somewhat spacious.
"Finally, you've come, the hero named Naim!" The vampire slowly turns to face him, a terrifying smile revealing elongated fangs.
Naim walks deeper into the corridor slowly, dust swirling around him. "I didn't expect you to speak human language," he says flatly.
*Human language? I've never heard that vampires could speak human language,* he thinks.
Before him, the vampire stands tall—its long black hair flowing like mist, eyes narrowed with hatred.
"Hehehe... that's quite normal for us, vampires!"
*Normal?!* Naim furrows his brow.
***
*Liu vs. Vampire on the Rooftop*
The night wind brushes against Liu's face as he lands on the rooftop, the sound of ceramic creaking beneath his feet.
"Hehehe... you've finally arrived, the hero named Liu!"
Liu turns around. The vampire stands at the edge of the roof.
"A vampire that can speak human language," he mutters. "And it seems you know me, huh?"
The vampire laughs, its voice like metal scraping. "Who doesn't know you? You're the hero who just achieved rank S at the age of 17!"
Liu sighs. *He knows a lot.* His eyes scan the surroundings—the rooftops.
*Hah! Fighting in a place like this is a bit uncomfortable, but that doesn't mean I can't fight here.*
***
*Bima vs. Vampire Behind the Nightclub*
"Finally, you've come! Kekekeke!"
Bima lands, dust swirling around his feet.
"Wow, you seem happy to see me, huh?"
The vampire laughs heartily.
"Hehehe... of course! I've been eager to fight you!"
Bima glances towards the nightclub.
*It seems there's no one around, everyone must have gone home after hearing that a vampire would appear, and—*
*This vampire can speak human language... Did he learn it on purpose?* Bima thinks.
Now, they both stand behind the nightclub, where there is a vast field and streetlights that illuminate the area slightly.
***
*Ravi vs. Vampire on the Hospital Rooftop*
"Hehehe... you've come too, hero. I've been waiting for a long time."
Ravi lands gracefully on the hospital rooftop.
"Speaking human language?" Ravi smiles slightly. "You're quite interesting."
The vampire steps closer, "Let's fight now, hero Ravi!"
Ravi sighs,
"Wow, it seems you really want to fight me. So be it, let's get started," replies Ravi.
This hospital in City One is quite large and rectangular, with two floors. Now, they stand on the roof, facing each other.