CHAPTER 11

Edward had just ended his meeting with his subordinates when a scream was heard. The infected had broken out in their family's mansion. Edward glanced at his subordinates, all of whom had shocked expressions on their faces. This was a serious matter that could potentially lead to the extinction of all species.

"All of you, prepare to attack," he commanded. He looked at his subordinates and used his power to create a sword with a diamond blade. The situation called for them to fight from a distance, as it had been reported that the virus was highly contagious. The infected's fluids should not come into contact with their skin. Additionally, using their vampire strength would also put them at risk of contracting the virus. Edward summoned swords for his fifteen subordinates.

Just as he was about to give further instructions, an infected creature crawled on the floor, drooling saliva that melted the wooden floor and emitted a foul scent. Edward used his power to levitate an object and pointed his sword in the direction of the crawling infected.

With a swift motion, the sword pierced the infected's head, ending its threat. However, Edward knew that Lily, his beloved, was at the training grounds and could be in danger. He made it clear to his subordinates that they should eliminate any monsters they encountered and be cautious of suspicious individuals.

"Yes, master, we understand," they replied. The seriousness of the situation was evident on their faces as they formed into two groups, evenly divided. Edward used his teleportation power to quickly arrive at the training grounds. Blood stained the surroundings, and green slime spread across the once-beautiful garden. Infected creatures were crawling and walking around, posing a significant threat.

Edward realized that he needed to inform the higher-ups about the situation, but his priority was finding Lily. She was his newfound love, his honey, and his life. Determined to protect her, Edward produced several swords and aimed them at the infected creatures, targeting their vital organs, especially their heads.

"Lily, please hold on and wait for me," he whispered. Once all the infected creatures had been taken care of, Edward closed his eyes and concentrated, using his mental power to locate Lily. He scanned the area and saw a scene that revealed her whereabouts. She was in the portal of the enchanted tree, being chased by an infected creature.

Without hesitation, Edward used his power to traverse dimensions and entered the portal. As he did, his body emitted a golden light, fueled by his desperation to reach Lily, regardless of the toll it might take on him. "Please be safe, my love. I will save you and cherish you for the rest of my life," he vowed.

In a matter of minutes, Edward found Lily's location, but it was too late. She had already entered the portal to another dimension, where various creatures resided. Edward swiftly struck down the infected creature that had been pursuing her with his diamond sword.

Now inside the other world, Lily found herself in a vast lowland adorned with shimmering flowers, trees, and insects. However, her attention was drawn to a growing black spot in the clouds. It expanded slowly, accompanied by thunder and lightning.

After lying in the field for an hour, Lily's back began to ache. The situation seemed hopeless, and she wondered how she could escape this alternate dimension. The invisible mixture of gases surrounding her grew colder, causing alarm. Despite the beauty of the vast grasslands, survival became a pressing concern.

"What should I do now?" Lily pondered. Rumors had circulated about this dimension housing various creatures, both good and bad. The clouds grew darker, and a cold wind blew through her body. She hugged herself and, seeking a bit of warmth.

Lily walked towards the horizon, hoping to find shelter. She noticed two huge rocks and heard sounds emanating from them.

"Hmm... There is a delicious meat nearby. We should get it before someone steals it from us," voices spoke from behind the rocks.

Sweat formed on Lily's forehead, and her heart started beating irregularly. Before she could react and hide from the mysterious voices, two goblins jumped in her direction.

They were hideously ugly, with broad noses, flat faces, pointed ears, and wide mouths filled with small but sharp fangs. Their skin ranged from deep red to shades of orange and yellow, with members of the same tribe sharing similar skin colors. The two goblins salivated excessively.

"D- Delicious meat, stop! We just want to be friends with you," one of the goblins with a shorter height said, attempting to negotiate.

"Right, brother Precious! I want to be your best friend, despite how delicious you look. Hahaha," the other goblin smirked.

"No! You're all lying, you filthy animals!" Lily shouted, her voice filled with defiance. She quickly reacted, stepping backward and breaking into a run.

"Delicious meat, stop! We won't harm you. We just want to be friends," the goblin with the shorter height pleaded, while the other goblin was smirking.

“ No! You are all bluffing you filthy animals!" I shout at them and speed up my running. The two hideous, horrendous, and loathsome creatures started to chase me.