My Players Are So Fierce

Chapter 2558 -853: Thirty-Day Prophecy (Part 3)

Taking one step further can ensure self-preservation, but taking one step back is a fall into the abyss of no return.

In such circumstances, I haven’t reported the survival of the lot of you to the Transia People, but indeed, I have a plan to attempt bringing you back to the material world.

But I must ascertain the current situation in the city, you must answer honestly without concealment. Mannis is my eyes in the Star Realm, therefore this can basically be considered an inquiry into loyalty.

Answer truthfully, and it signifies your willingness to return to the Blood Vulture Clan!

Of course, I understand those Heretics must have made some kind of promises to you, such as everlasting life in subspace, if you’ve believed them, then it proves there’s no need to rescue you.

Speak!

We don’t have much time, so keep it brief.”

Faced with such a forceful inquiry, the three vampires present exchanged glances; they were evidently not acclimated to Murphy’s straightforward and unadorned questioning. Yet the situation did not allow for much pondering.

After a few seconds of silence, the old vampire spoke up:

“The situation in the city… is dire!

In essence, the Midnight loved ones have completely failed in managing the city; we are now merely occupying the Blood Vulture Tower and the inner city. Other regions have been seized by mobs, who have formed several factions within the city, endlessly fighting one another.

And it’s precisely due to such chaos and conflict that the small number of us can barely manage to survive.

They dare not attack the inner city because the Nocturne Barrier Stone, which prevents the city’s exposure to the Star Realm’s chaotic currents, is in our possession.

Current vampire numbers in Cardman City are less than 1500, and this is after selecting some loyal Blood Servants to join us. Compared to the scarce resources in the outer city, conditions in the inner city are much better, as vampires can survive without food in extreme circumstances…”

“Enough beating around the bush! Are the people in the outer city already beginning to… eat each other?”

Murphy hesitated and uttered the terrible words. Facing the inquiry, the old vampire shook his head and said:

“No, things have not deteriorated to that extent yet; while resources are scarce in the Star Realm, there are creatures present. Thanks to Lord Mannis’ periodic aid, the mobs outside the city are hungry, but basic order still exists.”

“Heh heh heh.”

Mannis’s strange laughter echoed in Murphy’s ears, this chuckle naturally contained elements of credit to himself.

Since the Endless One uses Cardman City as a trump card, it would certainly not allow the city’s situation to deteriorate rapidly, especially knowing Murphy’s pursuit of order. Mannis would certainly strive to prevent the remaining living from degenerating into beasts.

“I’ve already instructed Cui Tan to send some ‘Star Realm-flavored’ goods over to help them muddle through the coming month.”

The Endless One said to Murphy:

“Since the time is fixed, perhaps you should also commence restoring order in the city in preparation for the final rescue.”

“Hmm.”

Murphy nodded, addressing the three dejected vampires eagerly awaiting a response:

“Now spread the news about Cardman City’s upcoming return to the material world to the leaders of various factions, using this to rally hearts. I need you to barely unify the chaotic city factions within a month, in preparation for return to the material world.

The steps to rescue you are being discussed with my companions currently, all you need to do now is but one thing!

When the day of return arrives in thirty days, you must maintain the energy intensity of the two Nocturne Enchantments in the city as much as possible. Otherwise, the fragmented city may be crushed under the pressure of dimensional rifts.

Additionally, Mannis will provide you with some items for positioning; you need to bury them throughout the city before the deadline arrives. The more accurate your positioning, the higher the chance for a safe return.

Pollution in the subspace is also something that must be addressed, especially those who couldn’t endure hardships and have pledged allegiance to the extinction forces represented by Heretics…

Deal with them!

I do not wish to see the toxic influence of subspace brought back to the material world.”

“Alright, alright! We’ll start working immediately!”

Upon hearing Murphy’s thirty-day deadline, the three vampires immediately turned joyful.

Clearly, this period of “Star Realm wandering” has made them suffer greatly. They’re willing to pay any price to return to the blissful material world, at least not having to worry about having their heads taken by invisible Star World creatures one odd night.

This cursed place can be home to whoever loves it; they’re truly done serving.

However, the old vampire hesitated and, as the conversation was about to end, cautiously said to Murphy:

“Sir, there’s something I must confess… We’ve stayed in the Star Realm too long, not just us, even the mobs outside the city have shown varying degrees of ‘assimilation’. The polluted power of the Star Realm has altered us, our bodies are adapting to this environment.

From a pessimistic perspective, this change is likely permanent.

I…

Can we really return to our homeland in such a strange form?”

“You’ve been away too long, nowadays Transylvania is extremely inclusive; even the Wolf People might become part of our homeland in the future. Humans and vampires altered by the Star Realm are nothing compared to these savage tribes.”

Murphy responded:

“Relax and wait with hope, return first, speak of other matters later.”