Vampire End 「English」
[Mystic’s Monologue]
We arrived at where the ghouls had been attacked. To our surprise and relief, there is no one dead. The ghouls have formed a circle, protecting the wounded ones.
My Aunt Elle lets out a maniacal laugh, snatching out the guns from her belt; these get quickly enveloped with a violet aura. My mom giggles, taking off the axe from her shoulder and positions it as a bat. Both take off running directly into the crowd of Snake Soldiers, who clearly were not expecting them to be so direct.
Kazuha and I look at one another.
“Wow,” we mutter at the same time.
[Location: Forest — Demon Realm]
Kazuha: “The rest of you, join the group and protect the wounded ones!”
Ghouls: “Yes, your highness!“
Mystic: [The circle widens once the ghouls join. Now the Snakes are forced to back off further.]
“Alright, Kaz… like we practiced!”
Mystic: [I stand beside her, sword in hand; protecting her as she prepares.]
[Kazuha puts her hands together, forming a violet aura around her. I swing my sword around, splattering my clothes with blood from the enemies. From time to time, receiving punches or bites.]
[I gasp tiredly and uncomfortably, feeling the intensity of Kazuha’s magic growing. I look at her for a moment.]
(Not yet.)
Mystic: [Aunt Elle and mom continue slaying enemies with such ease that it seems like they are in the middle of a waltz. My mother swings the axe from side to side, splashing blood everywhere around. Aunt Elle is quick to move her arms in every angle possible, sometimes, even just an inch away from the forehead of the Snake.]
[I raise my hand; a sphere of red aura forms on the palm of my hand, and I throw it. When it makes contact with the ground, it explodes, spreading dust all over. The Snakes back off once their visibility is low.]
[I glance at Kazuha once again.]
(Just a little more.)
[My mother launches herself into the cloud of dust and all I can hear are the screams of pain from the Snake Soldiers. It hadn’t been more than ten seconds, when she came back out.]
Snake Soldier A: “Aaaghh!”
Mystic: [When I get distracted, somebody hits me from behind. Luckily, it hadn’t been hard enough to wound me and make me bleed.]
[Once I turn around, I’m punched directly in the face. I take a tumble back and the Snake tackles me down. We fall to the ground and there, we start brawling.]
“Kgh——!”
Kazuha: “Mystic!”
Mystic: [I fight back and I’m finally able to get him off me. I flip over and quickly crawl towards my sword. I take it just when the Snake jumps on top of me. I turn around, swatting the sword; the Snake blocks my attack with their own weapon.]
[I begin using so much force that my arms start shaking.]
(Dammit… if I let go of the sword now—they’ll cut me head off.)
Mystic: [Suddenly, there’s a flash. The Snake is sent flying off and I’m able to get up again. Someone takes my arm and helps me to my feet.]
“Tha—”
[Expecting to see my mother or even my Aunt Elle, I pause in complete shock when I realize it’s Kino who’s holding my arm.]
“Kino——!?”
Kino: “I thought you guys might need my help. I got here at the perfect moment, don’t you think?”
Mystic: “Hah… dumbass.”
Mystic: [I stand up, holding onto Kino.]
Kino: “Might not know how to use a sword, but I know how to use my magic better than you do.”
Mystic: [I laugh sarcastically.]
“Of course, prince. Oh, but don’t worry. I’ll protect you.”
[We stand back-to-back with one another, looking around us as Snake Soldiers begin surrounding us.]
Kino: “And who’ll protect you?”
Mystic: “I thought you had come here for that reason.”
[Kino takes my hand and chuckles.]
Kino: “——You’re goddamn right.”
[Mystic’s Monologue]
We continue fighting, saving more time for Kazuha.
When the moment arrives, Kazuha looks at me, stares at me firmly and nods.
“To the ground!”
We all throw ourselves down and a wave of magic bursts out of Kazuha’s body, collapsing enemy soldiers and sending many others flying.
Once all the Snakes are on the ground, squirming around or stunned, Kazuha gives the orders to return to the castle. The ghouls let out a triumphant shout and begin gathering the wounded ones.
As I look around, I’m glad to see that no one died on our side.
[Location: Entrance — Banmaden]
Mystic: [We walk into the hallway, some having to hang onto others to walk.]
[Once inside, Kino steps in front of me, which makes me stop. I smile, a bit confused.]
“Wha—what’s wrong?”
Kino: “I thought about it.”
Mystic: [I remain still as my heart begins racing.]
(Oh… after fighting so much, I had forgotten about it.)
Kino: “I thought about right after you left, when I was on my way to help and when we returned…”
“Mystic, I…”
Mystic: [I don’t even wait for him to finish speaking. My anguishes and worries disappear in an instant.]
[I throw my arms around his neck and tug him to me—]
Kino: “Mn…!”
Mystic: “. . . Mn…”
[Kino paralyzes for a moment, before finally wrapping his arms around my waist. I feel tears form on the corner of my eyes.]
[The bystanders around us gasp in surprise and others sigh as if saying “Finally!”]
[On the afar, I can hear my father stuttering. He’s probably looking at us and can’t believe it.]
Mystic: [Kino pulls me towards him and I stand on the tip of my toes.]
Mystic: (Ah… I can’t believe this is happening.)
[After another moment, we finally part away. We both gasp quietly. I place my forehead against Kino’s and smile.]
Kino: “Fufu… don’t cry, Mys.”
Mystic: [Kino runs his thumbs across my face, drying off my tears.]
“It’s your fault…” [Chuckles.]
Kino: “Hahaha!”
— Vampire End : Fin —
[Mun!Danny: Yay! 🖤 Here you have the true ending of Mystic’s route—the Vampire End! Now we only have the Heavens left. Thank you for staying with me and Mystic so far. :D]
