The next day, the sun rose above the horizon once again.

"No, no! Why, why did it have to come at this time?"

The gargoyles stood close together, trying to leave no gaps between them.

Although they had a feeling that having more monsters would make them safer, they still couldn't help but tremble when they saw the sunlight shining on the earth.

Previously, day and night made no difference to these monsters.

Day or night? Light has little effect on their hunting. In this forest, they are almost the strongest creatures, so there's nothing to worry about.

But things are different now.

During the day, the moment the sun rises, it means they must carry out the vampires' orders and patrol the surrounding area.

This was for the safety of the vampire castle. The vampire viscount, who was still in a semi-dormant state and had not yet completed his resurrection, did not want anyone to infiltrate at this time.

"It's daytime now, guys, time to get to work."

"No, I don't feel well today, can I not go?"

"Exactly, exactly. When I saw that sun just now, I felt dizzy and weak."

Me too.

The strongest gargoyle in this gargoyle lair sighed as it looked at its kin, each and every one of them, all in this state of fear.

"What are you afraid of? That monster killing machine isn't necessarily going to catch us."

"When we go out on patrol, as long as everyone is careful and doesn't get separated, it should be safe."

"Really? I don't believe it..."

Even the monsters are now terrified because of El's continuous hunting.

To them, El's existence was nothing short of a monster horror story!

Faced with the task of patrolling, these gargoyles felt as if their sky had fallen.

On the other side, the vampire viscount, who had once again regained some of his consciousness to check on his subordinates' work, was also completely bewildered.

"What's going on? Why are so many of my gargoyles gone? And the demonic aura around me has weakened too?"

No way! What enemy launched a sneak attack while I was dormant? My servants, come here!

Through a magical summons, a gargoyle entered the castle and stood before the coffin.

"grown ups……"

"What's been going on lately?"

"Well... I don't know what happened either. We were attacked, but the enemy is unknown."

Every day, companions disappear; the crime scenes only show signs of fighting, not even bodies.

The gargoyle came to complain; it wanted to ask if their patrols should perhaps be discontinued.

It would be better to consolidate our forces and only defend one castle, so as to avoid being gradually wiped out by the legendary monster-slaying machine.

"Monster-slaying machine? What is that? You actually believe such a story?"

The vampire viscount didn't know how to evaluate it. If the gargoyle hadn't been so sturdy and unable to be sucked of blood, it probably would have made this guy its breakfast in a fit of anger.

"Keep your work going and don't be afraid of any monster-killing machines."

Ten days, just ten days, and I can return in top condition.

Everything will be alright then. Monster-slaying machine? Hmph, I'll make sure it suffers a crushing defeat!

Because of the vampire viscount's decision, the gargoyles' patrols had to continue.

At that moment, a group of gargoyles were moving through the woods north of the castle.