On Monday, they were able to play the game because the management event was still going on. According to Kaito, many parties were able to complete the quest this time.

Among them were Mel and the others. It seems that Full Moon and the others were able to use their special moves to prevent Agares Crocodile's attacks and clear it. That's impressive. However, it seems that the town was damaged by the attack after they prevented the attack.

It seems that the other party was also provoked from lifting the curse. Kaito was in a good mood as no one seemed to be completely unharmed at the moment.

And before confirming the event rewards with Chiffon and the others, the event information comes.

''The title 'Liberator of the Village of the Rainy Season' has been acquired.
Vocational Summoner's level has been increased. You have gained 2 status points.
Vocational Summoner's level has been increased. You have gained 1 skill point.
'The level of the wand skill has reached 25. Wand [Magic Javelin] and [Resist] have been acquired.
'The level of earth magic has reached 30. You have acquired Earth Magic [Resist Stone] and [Earth Quake].
'Earth magic level has reached 30. You can now obtain earth magic.
'Ion's dragon skill level has reached 10. Dragon Technique [Dragon Tail] has been acquired.
'Sephone's level has reached 30. Proceed with evolution.
'Aster's level has reached 20. You can evolve.'

You can earn a title. I'll check this later.

All in all, too little experience for the three demons I've defeated. Maybe it's the NPCs I joined, but I can't win without them, and there's nothing I can do about this. Anyway, my remaining skill points are now at 68 pts. I set my status points to magic power as usual.

I guess I managed to get my earth magic to 30 in skills. Darkness wasn't a stone's throw away. Aeon's dragon technique was the same as Lily's... or I thought something else was coming. At this rate, I have a feeling Noah won't be any different.

As I was thinking about this, the surroundings suddenly went dark. This is Sephone's ordeal. This is a scary thing to do all of a sudden.

I'm going to have to say it. I've been thinking about this for a while now. People are really interesting creatures.

I heard an adult female voice. But it was dark and I couldn't tell where she was. I'm sure it's this way, based on the voice and the presence of the woman, but...

Oh. You don't see me, do you? Here.

The sound of snapping my fingers brightens my surroundings. Apparently the place I was in was inside a castle.

And on the throne was an adult woman in a jet black dress.

'You can see now, can't you?　Let's start by saying my name. I am an origin vampire. I am the first and most powerful vampire ever born in this world.

So this is the one vampire that Cain-san can't win even if he gives his all, right?

'Well, it's certainly an impossible existence to kill, isn't it? If the darkness is gone from this world, or maybe you can die, but even if the world is gone, the darkness will always remain.

Oh. You're impossible to kill in that sense... but you can't. Fair enough.

'Well, let's get down to business... first, let's talk about vampire evolution. But simply put, the evolution of vampires means that they get closer to me.

'So you're saying that as Sephone evolves, she gets closer and closer to perfect immortality?

That's right. Being human, you understand how heavy it is, don't you?

Immortality is the dream of mankind, and many people have pursued that dream. I didn't want to die. I wanted to live forever... and after I lost my parents, I thought about death a lot.

So I understand. Death is the redemption mechanism. Bad things happen to people and they want to die. There are a lot of theories about what happens to you when you die, but in my opinion, unconsciousness is as close to death as you're going to get.

It's all dark, and that's the end of it. There can be no consciousness, no unpleasantness, no painful things. I think that's what death is.

On the contrary, perfect immortality is an existence that has abandoned its redemption mechanism. An existence that cannot die no matter how bad, painful, or sad it is. That is immortality.

That's right. That's right. It's all well and good, but you're going to hit that wall. I did, and all vampires have hit that wall and suffered. And if you're a summoner, you'll hit that wall too. Be prepared for it. So, shall we let you evolve?

...Huh?

Don't you have any trials or tribulations?

''Don't be like the Dragon Kings. I have no taste for playing around. Approaching me in the first place is an ordeal in itself. There's no need to prepare for it.

I see... but wait a minute. Are the Dragon Kings playing with me? I don't get it.

'Tell that opinion to the Dragon Kings. But I don't know what will happen.

Jesus! You taught me and then ran away from your responsibilities!

It's a skill to live with for a long time.

Don't give me that look! That skill set doesn't even exist!

Well, let's just say they have their reasons...

What?

I finished Sephora's evolution. Goodbye.

Wait, wait.

I feel like I said something important! Tell me why!

I was dropped into the darkness and the next thing I knew I was in my room...badly.

Then Sephora fell on my bed.

'Nuh-uh!　What the hell?　Just when you think you've got the energy going, it's all dark!

That would be very dark with your face pressed against the covers.

Settle down. Sephone. I'm just pressing my face against the comforter.

What...

Sephone emerges from the covers. Surprisingly, there's no change... well, the clothes have changed just a bit... but don't let appearances fool you, Info informs her.

'Sephone's evolution has been completed. The effect of shadow summoning has been increased.''
'Sickle skill acquired. 'Sickle martial arts [slice] acquired.'
You have acquired a transferable skill.
We have acquired your resuscitation skills.
You have acquired the Dark Wave skill.

Name Sephone Vampire Lv 30 to Vampire Princess Lv 1

Life force 54 to 74.
Magical powers 66 to 91.
Strength 45 to 65.
Defense 30 to 45.
Agility 40 to 60
Dexterity value 64 to 84

skill

Scythe Lv 1 Bloodsucking Lv 10 Night Eyes Lv 14 -> Lv 16 Shadow Lurking Lv 14 Shadow Manipulation Lv 6 Shadow Summoning Lv 10　
Covert Lv 12 Dark Magic Lv 6 -> Lv 7 Transfer Lv 1 Resurrection Lv 1 Night Immortality Lv 13 -> Lv 14　
Spell Annihilation Seal Lv 3 -> Lv 4 Dark Wave Lv 1

There's such a thing as increased effectiveness. What would happen to that bat mimic? Check out Sephone's power in the underground training grounds.

First, the evolved shadow summoning.

''Oh!　I can now summon many of them!

There are 10 bat-like creatures. So these guys are going to come up to me and attack me. It must be annoying.

But it didn't stop being annoying. The bat-figure would revive even if I defeated it. Furthermore, when the bat-mimic sucked blood, Sephora's life force and magic power was restored. It's like the power of transfer.

Of course, I could transfer it to others, and since the revival also adapted to Sephone, I could die at least once, even in the daytime.

As it turns out, it's become more annoying. It's the type of thing you don't want to turn into an enemy. I've also learned the firepower technique, Dark Wave, and it's gotten stronger.

''Hmph. Now I'm one step closer to becoming a Demon King!

Sephone seems pleased. Will the future really be like the origin vampire said it would be? I seriously thought so.

Since I came to the training grounds, I decided to evolve Astel as well.

Name Aster Fairy Lv 20 -> Nymphe Lv 1

Life force 35 to 55.
Magic power 71 to 91.
Strength 22 to 32.
Defensive strength 22 to 27.
Agility 66 to 81
Dexterity value 42 to 62.

skill

Flight Lv 8, Lyre Lv 1, Dance Lv 3, Enchanted Scales Lv 2, Wind Magic Lv 13.　
Wood magic Lv 10, magic Lv 5

The evolved Aster looks the same as Luna. But I think her face looks a little different. Then Astel spins around and speaks.

''What do you think?　Tact Dad. Is it pretty now?

You put your name and your dad together! Oops, not really.

'Oh. That's cute.

Thank you!

Aster hugs me.

But this meant that the conditions for the unicorn were now in place. It meant that Astel and Rikyuu would have to part ways.

Then a shocking word comes out from Astel.

''Tact Dad... me and Mr. Rikyuur are ready to go. But just for today, please let me spoil you in this form.

Oh, okay.

It was the same with the other summoned beasts, but Astel and Lycur knew all about it, didn't they? All I could do was make Astel's tiny wish come true.