Just Became a Vampire, I Clinged to Life by Grinding Health

Chapter 2: Blood of Sin, the Ultimate Elixir!

"Your holy light, it's too weak!"

A hoarse yet joyful voice echoed in the silent side hall.

The apprentice knight, named Kael, who rushed in, had his face's manic sense of mission instantly frozen, replaced instead by thick bewilderment and absurdity.

What is he saying?

A filthy vampire larva, an undead that should have shrieked under holy light and turned to ash, actually mocking itself?

Kael even suspected he was hearing things due to excessive tension.

He saw that gaunt vampire, not only did it not curl up in agony under the scorching holy light, but instead slowly straightened its body.

The muscles on that pale, handsome face, twisted by intense pain, now outlined a chillingly mad smile.

In the crimson eyes, not a trace of fear for the sacred power was visible, but rather a greed and fervor, as incomprehensible as a starving wolf fixated on a lamb, burned fiercely!

"Monster! You are desecrating the divine!"

Kael's faith was struck by an unprecedented shock. He roared, trying to dispel the unease within with his voice. He poured more of the sacred light power into the longsword, and the light on the blade instantly brightened by another third.

Yet, in Veridian's eyes, this was no different from a chef adding another layer of honey to roasting meat.

He could clearly feel that his body was undergoing wonderful changes.

Beneath the skin, some tenacious force was beginning to emerge. Deep within the soul, that instinctive fear of holy light was fading at a visible speed.

All of this stemmed from the constantly fluctuating numbers on the panel.

【Holy Light Resistance: 8/100】

【Tough Skin: 1/100】

【Pain Tolerance: 1/100】

Not enough, far from enough!

Viridian's heart roared, the helplessness of waiting to die in a hospital bed in a past life, combined with the despair of being abandoned by his family in this one, all transformed into an extreme yearning for power!

He needs more! He needs stronger stimulation!

Facing the holy light longsword piercing right at him, Viridian's brain was cool to the extreme.

Going head-to-head is suicide.

On his interface, 【Strength: 3】, 【Constitution: 2】, both far inferior to the armored knight opposite him.

But he also had his own advantages.

【Agility: 6】!

And, this corridor shrouded in darkness!

"Trying to escape?!"

As Veridian turned and crashed through the decayed wooden door leading inside, stumbling into a pitch-black void, Kael without hesitation drew his sword and followed him in.

In his eyes, it was merely the last gasp of the undead.

Yet, the moment he stepped into the darkness, light was cut off, and his vision was suddenly restricted.

Here, instantly, it became Veridian's hunting ground!

The extraordinary hearing of the vampire reached its peak at this moment.

Kael's footsteps, the sound of his heavy breathing due to tension, even the subtle friction of the leaf-like armor clashing on his body—all were as thunderous clear to Veridian's ears.

A three-dimensional, dynamic humanoid outline was instantly constructed in his mind!

They're here!

A blade wrapped in holy light, guided by the knight's combat instinct, accurately pierced the spot where Veridian had just rolled to the ground.

The blade broke through the air, but only pierced the void!

A miss!

Kael's heart dropped sharply, a deadly sense of danger surging up his spine to his crown. He was about to draw his sword for self-defense, but it was too late.

It is now!

A shadow, like a venomous snake lying in wait in the darkness, silently and silently burst from his defensive blind spot—the side he was defending!

Veridian poured all his strength into this attack, all his grievances and anger from past and present transformed into the most primal and purest ferocity at this moment!

His target was not the sturdy armor, not the blocking sword.

Instead, the only exposed part between the knight's helmet and breastplate, that warm and fragile—neck!

“Puff!”

The sharp fangs, without any fancy, pierced the muscles accurately, striking into the major artery of the neck!

【Ding！You have used the racial ability [Basic Bite], current proficiency: 1/100。】

“Aha…”

Kael let out a short, muffled groan, and the long sword in his hand lost all its strength, clanging loudly as it fell to the ground.

His eyes widened in terror, and he could clearly feel that life and strength were pouring out from the wound on his neck like a flood breaking its banks.

At the same time, a completely different force was greedily pouring into the other's body through those fangs.

The next second, a never-before-experienced sweet liquid surged into Veridian's throat.

This feeling was completely different from when he had drunk beast blood before!

If animal blood was merely "food" meant to satiate hunger, then the blood of this holy knight before him was simply nectar and ambrosia mixed with strong wine and honey!

A scorching, overwhelming, and even slightly sacred energy exploded along his esophagus, roughly scouring his cold and frail limbs and torso!

The dark blue panel before his eyes, like a bursting waterfall, was instantly flooded with an overwhelming amount of information!

【Ding！！You have successfully consumed blood, passive skill [Blood Siphon] has been unlocked, current proficiency: 1/100.】

【Health +3!】

【Health +3!】

……

【Health points have reached the maximum 10/10, the overflow portion will begin to enhance your physique!】

【Your physique is permanently +0.1!】

【Your physique is permanently +0.1!】

But this, is just the beginning!

A most prominent prompt, specially highlighted by an ethereal blue glow, suddenly burst forth, occupying the entire center of the panel!

【Detected target soul tainted with "Sin": Killing (Level 2), Pride (Level 1)…】

【The world's lower-level law "Sin Contamination" has been triggered!】

【You have successfully consumed the "Blood of Sins," gaining a massive amount of additional proficiency!】

Kaboom!

Virelian's brain felt as if it had been struck by a lightning bolt!

Immediately following, was an overwhelming joy that made his soul tremble!

【[Holy Light Resistance] Skill Level +50! Current: 58/100!】

【[Tough Skin] Skill Level +50! Current: 51/100!】

【[Pain Tolerance] Skill Level +50! Current: 51/100!】

【[Basic Bite] Skill Level +30! Current: 31/100!】

[[Blood Siphon] Proficiency +30! Current: 31/100!]

He clearly felt that his fear of holy light had diminished significantly once again, with a tingling itch spreading beneath his skin, as if countless threads were being rewoven, making it stronger and tougher!

So that's... how it is!

I see!

Veridian released his mouth, letting the warm, lifeless body flop onto the ground in a limp heap.

He elegantly extended his tongue, licking away the last trace of blood from the corner of his mouth. His eyes held no trace of pity, nor any relief from surviving the ordeal.

Instead, there was an unprecedented, extreme fervor and profound realization!

The "sin" of this world—the metaphysical energy born from murder, betrayal, and greed—was, to me, the most premium and efficient experience potion!

Drinking the blood of the criminal will allow me to become incredibly strong!

The so-called moral dilemma never existed in the first place!

I am not some dirty undead.

I am, the night's cleaner!

Veridian slowly raised his head, savoring the lingering sweetness in his mouth, a supreme delight mixed with power and sin. His crimson gaze pierced through the dark corridor, directed outside the castle.

The chaotic battlefield, shrouded in holy light and the cries of battle, had completely transformed in his eyes.

There, it was no longer the despairing death trap that had once awaited him.

But rather...

A field waiting for him to harvest, incredibly abundant and incredibly tempting—dangerous hunting ground!