Frostfire Legacy

Chapter 256 Exploring the Labyrinth - Vampire (2)

Vanessa stood her ground, arms crossed in front of her chest, her sharp gaze fixed on the enemies before her. They were just as described—giant slabs of flesh crudely shaped like humans.

More specifically, they resembled meat golems, towering at five meters tall and three meters wide, their grotesque bodies composed of sinew and muscle bulging without skin covering them.

Their short, thick legs looked almost comically small compared to their bloated torsos, making them appear like unstable, imbalanced toys teetering on the verge of collapsing under their own weight.

Even though they didn't have eyes, it was as if they could see where Vanessa stood. And even without mouths, they were releasing an eerie sound, like zombies or ghosts.

"Oooo..."

Their movements were sluggish, but their size allowed each of their steps to cover quite a large distance. The gap between her and the three meat giants closed in no time!

All three of them attacked simultaneously, one using both fists curled like a hammer, slamming down, while the other two attempted to grab her, aiming for the spot where she would likely dodge.

"They've got some intelligence, but they're still dumb." Vanessa scoffed, raising a palm to catch the incoming attack.

*BAM!*

"...!"

But as soon as she received the attack, she realized her mistake. "S-So strong?!"

The meat slab's attack didn't just come from its large mass but also from its high STR stat—estimated to be twice that of Vanessa's! She felt the bones in her arms crack under the pressure, forcing her to retreat quickly.

However, that's when the two hands came toward her. Their movements appeared clumsy and slow, but their positioning and timing were perfect!

"Don't underestimate me!!!"

But, of course, Vanessa wouldn't let them catch her, not even by mistake. A bloody aura exuded from her body, releasing a powerful pressure that sent the three laggards flying back several dozen meters.

Her left hand, which she had used to catch the earlier attack, was broken. Her bones snapped and even poked out of her skin, a painful sight. But thanks to the bloody aura now covering her body, her injuries began to heal rapidly, returning to their normal state in a flash.

She had anticipated such a reaction from them. Although their speed exceeded her expectations, it was still within her margin of error.

"But you're still a beat too late! BLOOD WALL!"

With her words as the trigger, something strange occurred. Blood began seeping out from the three massive muscle monsters, forming a mist-like wall around them. The more blood they lost, the thicker the mist became.

*THUD!*

They tried to advance, ignoring the mist at first, but quickly realized something was wrong. The "mist" wall didn't allow them to advance, as if a solid wall blocked their path!

*THUD!* *THUD!* *THUD!*

The three dumbos continued hitting the wall, trying to break through, but they were only wasting their energy. Their bodies gradually lost strength as blood drained from every orifice, further fortifying the blood wall that trapped them.

"You were troublesome opponents, but nothing much in the end." Vanessa sighed, shrugging her shoulders. "You're just a bag of muscles and blood, here to provide me with greater strength."

Slowly, she raised her right hand, watching the thick blood wall in front of her. Inside, the giants were no longer even able to muster strength to raise their fists, but she didn't plan to let them off lightly.

"Suffer death in the embrace of the cruel maiden of hell. Blood Wall, Second Form—Blood-Iron Maiden!"

As her words echoed, the blood wall began to change shape. As described, it transformed into a large mechanical confinement made of blood, with the empty compartment filled with menacing spikes of iron and blood.

The three meat monsters were then dragged by bloody chains tied around their necks, which appeared at the same time as the Blood-Iron Maiden. They were pulled into the recesses of the large contraption, trembling ever so slightly.

*Snap!*

And with a simple snap, the doors began to close. It was a slow, tightening embrace, ensuring death through the cold spikes that pierced and dismembered their bodies.

*CLANK!*

When the doors fully closed, the engraving of the Iron Maiden appeared—its eyes glowing red, blood trickling down its face. The three who had slighted Vanessa now suffered eternal death as she pronounced beforehand, their souls obliterated.

The fight had ended in one decisive move, with the Vampire Bloodmancer claiming victory!