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After the explosion, the massive aircraft carrier even shook slightly.
The monitor showed that the coastal defense position, which was originally equipped with anti-aircraft artillery, was now just a neat circular pit, with a diameter of up to 100 meters.
However, the shockwave it generated extended far beyond the crater, destroying nearby defensive positions. Clearly, the explosion had created a breach in the island's defenses, several hundred meters wide...
"A thermobaric weapon?! Immediately reinforce area D-6, quick!"
"General, it's too late! They're here!"
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Following the thick smoke and towering flames caused by the explosion of the [Moonfire Storm], the vampire forces used this natural cover to enter the airspace above the group island through the gap in the firepower.
The dark blue barrier instantly crumbled into a sky full of crystalline dust, dispelling the thick smoke, extinguishing the flames, and disappearing into the night sky.
Within the shattered barrier, over a thousand vampires...
The same black fog that blotted out the sky dissipated rapidly at the same moment—
They split into numerous small teams, rapidly descended to a lower altitude, and swooped down in all directions.
Exclamations of surprise rose and fell on the army group's radio communication channels.
"They're coming! Requesting backup! Ah—"
The oxygen-deprived space created by the thermobaric bomb had no effect on the vampires, and they passed through the "vacuum" created by the thermobaric bomb in this way.
Three minutes later, the entire island descended into chaos, with gunfire and shouts erupting incessantly.
Despite being outnumbered, the vampires disrupted the defenders' strategy by breaking into smaller groups...
"By preventing them from leveraging their numerical advantage, we can minimize our numerical disadvantage."
Coco wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth.
"Lulu, you're so smart!"
Ludwig exclaimed, "Coco! What's wrong with you!"
She shook her head: "I was accidentally hit by a stray bullet, but we have strong resilience, so it's nothing serious."
Ludwig frowned and took her hand.
"Come with me, Coco."
She smiled and said, "Yes, ma'am!"
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At this moment, the vampire queen stood on a rooftop, looking up at the center of the group island.
That towering, magnificent, and extremely luxurious building seemed to be cowering behind layers of defenses, trembling in fear.
"Tonight, you have nowhere to escape."
Chapter 239 Bystanders
Meanwhile, at the meeting table of the Joint Parliament.
"Why can't we contact the Spier Group?" the arrogant white representative slammed his fist on the table.
"Your Excellency is not unaware that the Group's forces outside of Group Island have been taken over by the angry masses. The Group's satellites are not under the jurisdiction of the island, so Group Island can no longer speak to the world."
This is why the Stars and Stripes can only communicate with their fleet in one direction, and cannot even connect to the group's channels.
The Stars and Stripes were well aware of this; without the support of other powerful forces capable of controlling everything, the vampires alone could not have silenced the corporation so completely.
The white representative glared and said, "Do I need to repeat myself? Your allowing vampires to do this is not in humanity's interest—"
The burly Slavic representative interrupted, "I won't repeat myself, it doesn't align with your definition of 'humanity.' In your view, who among those other than your own citizens can be considered 'human'?"
The Asian-looking representative raised his hand: "Alright, everyone, please keep quiet, I'll speak."
He cleared his throat, picked up his teacup, and took a slow sip.
"The vampires have paralyzed all of the group's media, but they haven't taken advantage of the situation to defend themselves in front of the world... because they don't need human sympathy."
"The Joint Parliament has already stated its position: it will not intervene in this war. We believe that humanity needs this war, and no matter who wins, the situation will not be worse than it is now."
"As for you 'Stars and Stripes'... you were the ones who took it upon yourselves to get involved, you were the ones who made the fleet distance itself from 'Stars and Stripes,' and you were the ones who said 'it has nothing to do with the United Council.' You've said both the truth and the sarcasm, it's really... outrageous."
The Asian representative, looking furious, slammed the teacup back onto the table with a loud bang.
"If your country wishes for things to escalate into a world war, then we are happy to oblige. Otherwise, please swallow the bitter fruit of your actions."
"If the invincible fleet of the Stars and Stripes is defeated, I believe your country has a way to make up for the losses, rather than further escalating the war and losing what little face you have left."
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"you...!"
The white representative was about to get angry, but upon closer reflection, he realized that everything he said made sense.
Then, he sat down with a cold smile.
"Alright, alright. It's just a little over a thousand vampires."
"I think you all remember, right? Vampires have only been in the human world for a few years, and some things about them still don't apply to international conventions and laws."
"For example...weapons restriction laws."
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While the United Council was still debating the war at the conference table, the vampires on Group Island were relentlessly fighting a desperate battle against the human army.
If they stop, they will be overwhelmed by firepower that is dozens of times greater than their own.
"You monsters! Aaaaaaah!"
The soldiers yelled and opened fire on the oncoming vampire warriors, who dodged the gunfire with incredible speed and leaped into the defensive line.
They tore the soldiers apart with their claws and weapons.
bang bang bang-
"Lyles!"
A vampire warrior, riddled with bullets and covered in wounds, finally collapsed to the ground, unable to hold on any longer.
"I've been shot so many times... Blood Healer, Blood Healer!"
The vampire companion supporting Lyles looked up and saw dozens of dark gun barrels pointed at him.
He then realized that his squad was almost wiped out, and that he had separated from the group to cover his comrades...
"Hiss...Aaaaaah!"
The vampire warrior roared, his veins bulging.
Humans...I will kill you all!
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Inside a small building occupied by vampires, the vampire queen is taking a short rest.
The battle had been going on for over half an hour, and the vampires' casualties were gradually increasing as their stamina was depleted.
"We have lost nearly a hundred warriors, Your Majesty."
A soldier reported.
"The enemy has deployed tens of thousands of troops. Although the warships and aircraft carriers along the coast cannot provide support, they are constantly replenishing their forces. The roads leading to the group's integrated center are heavily defended, but we have still been unable to break through!"
Ludwig looked grave.
"Is it possible to break through from the air?"
"No, Your Majesty, they have anti-aircraft guns everywhere, as well as tracking man-portable launchers. We can't get close at all, and we've already lost several scouts."
[Moonfire Storm] cannot be cast consecutively, making it difficult for Ludwig to break the stalemate.
"Despicable humans."
She searched her mind for all the spells she could use, and for nearly an hour, she also tried to support the vampire warriors with blood spells, but with little success.
In a war of attrition, the vampires have absolutely no chance of winning. If the conflict continues to drag on, they will lose everything.
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"You're in trouble, little cutie?"
A voice suddenly rang out, and Ludwig looked in the direction of the sound with surprise.
A figure in a white evening gown pushed open the door and entered, giving her a gentle yet slightly sly smile.
"do you miss me?"
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Ludwig's expression immediately turned angry:
"Queen Lingxi! Why did you come to such a dangerous place!"
Lingxi chuckled: "Hmm? Why can't I come?"
Ludwig stepped forward and said, "But—"
Snapped!
Lingxi suddenly grabbed her wrist.
"Okay, my dear daughter."
Her slightly flippant voice suddenly lowered by three points and became serious.
"The affairs of the vampires do not need to be borne entirely by you alone."
"You've already collapsed from exhaustion once because of this, why haven't you learned your lesson?"
Her words left Ludwig stunned.
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Lingxi now appeared somewhat petite next to Ludwig. She raised her head, looked directly into the silver-haired girl's eyes, gently stroked her cheek with her slender fingers, and smiled sweetly.
"Relax, my child."
"Since being reborn in this body, I swore an oath with my only love, Hilly, to cast aside all thoughts of vampires and live a peaceful life from now on. But the current situation clearly prevents us from continuing to stand idly by..."
"Hehe, maybe it's just a little bit of my meddlesome nature still lingering?"
As she spoke, Lingxi's eyes changed slightly, losing their former frivolity and leaving only gentleness.
"After all, I was once the Queen of the Vampires. It would be too much of a burden for me to sit idly by and watch my people fight and bleed."
Hiriote smiled, then switched to a spirited expression.
“Little Hilly’s abilities can’t help you, but I can. So she’s not planning to come out for the time being.”
灵栖
I summoned the White Lily in my hand and twirled it a few times.
Her slender fingers flicked the trigger, producing a crisp click.
"Although we are so insignificant in this war, even the weak have a reason to exist."
"My [White Lily] can only affect a few people at most. But with its acceleration effect, the strongest queen among the vampires can lead a few warriors as a strike team to infiltrate the impregnable headquarters of the group..."
"Once we take care of that CEO, this battle will be over, right?"
While Ludwig's "Stay Here" can stop time on a large scale, she can only allow objects that have physical contact with her to enter the time-stagnant plane together.
Moreover, even as the vampire queen who overlooks all living beings, she cannot stop time for such a long time. Therefore, it is completely unrealistic for her to lead an army through the enemy lines on her own.
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