Blood Awakening: The Strongest Hybrid and His Vampire Bride

As Lisa finished her brutal dance of death, she started to lick the blood from her furry fingers, and claws still extended to drain every drop into her mouth. Her soft tongue teased the claw tip, gently poking into its hollow groove before sucking on it.

\'It seems that the Nekomata race also enjoys blood. Is this a feature of all monsters?\'

Nikolai watched with a light chuckle at the alluring image Lisa presented. The more she fought, he found her becoming more sensual and alluring, her hips and the way her body moved during combat. It felt very enticing as if every movement was to seduce and bewitch males.

However, the moment combat ended, she dropped on her ass and leaned back with an annoyed face. "I\'m hungry~ let\'s go grab something to eat and a beer!" It appeared those movements were her natural movements. Not something she did on purpose to attract his gaze.

"If you clear one more floor with me, I will take you out to an expensive dinner." Nikolai shrugged his shoulders, collecting more of the grey ichor. He found the vials from the warriors a lighter colour but still murky grey compared to the scouts.

Lisa tilted her head, with her two tails swaying, a lovely smile on her face. Then she spoke with a rough accent, likely comfortable enough with Nikolai to stop pretending or acting like before. "Heh~ fried chicken is fine. I just want some meat and beer. Don\'t worry. I\'ll make sure you enjoy it, too."

Nikolai felt comfortable with Lisa\'s change during the hours in the dungeon, and with a smile, he shook his head.

The hours spent together in this tower felt dense, although it might have been his method of sharing the ichor. However, she no longer seemed to dislike the flavour but merely acted that way to continue their ritual, which was quite cute.

"Sure, if you know a good place I am fine with that." He agreed while gesturing to her. Lisa then nodded and grabbed his arm to drag him to the wooden door leading to the fifth floor.

The next door led to what seemed to be an arena. Though this one looked oddly... abandoned. There wasn\'t any rubble or signs of damage, but dust had gathered everywhere. The lights were dim and cast shadows all around them, creating an ominous atmosphere.

"Looks like a goblin party got the drop on someone before," Lisa muttered, pointing at blood trails and scattered weapons near the centre of the room.

"Lisa, be careful. Although you are strong, you are not immortal."

"Yes, yes, my worried little master..." Lisa hummed as she entered the arena. Immediately, a large gate opened, and a pack of wolves came charging out toward them.

"Go!"

Without hesitation, Lisa dashed forward and sliced through multiple beasts simultaneously. She moved so fast it almost appeared blurred by the naked eye. Yet her claws tore the touch hide and fur of the monsters before she reached for another beast.

Her tail twitched excitedly as if it enjoyed combat itself, which could very well have been true given her nature as a nekomata.

A few minutes passed, with Lisa killing the monsters that came from the gates. Her beautiful black fur was now covered in blood, but other than that, nothing had happened until...

*ROAR!*

The monster\'s growl made the air tremble as the largest gate opened, a loud creak and squeak coming from the rusty contraption. Then, a huge goblin wielding a massive stone club charged into the arena.

Its muscular figure dwarfed its kin, making even Lisa appear tiny beneath the giant figure, and it had an impressive mane of thick greenish hair.

Lisa took a deep breath and focused on herself.

"Pull back, Lisa!"

The moment Nikolai saw that monster, he began to realise why the other monsters feared the tower. Not because it was difficult, but rather because of the immense and sudden difficulty spike! The monsters on the fourth floor held an average of 100-150 physical force, making them dangerous but not deadly.

\'However, this monster...\'

[He\'s slow, but his endurance and strength are above 400...]

Lisa complained as she faced the hulking figure looming over her. This... thing was no simple warrior. Its sheer size alone showed it possessed immense physical prowess.

"It seems he has a title as well... \'Berserker.\' Lisa, let me fight this time."

"Tch... No!"

Nikolai stepped forward but stopped when her claws pointed at his face; he almost attacked her before her words made him stop.

"I will fight him and win to show my worth. So make sure you reward me with something extra special!" Her tone had a serious tone and intent, something more profound than simply fighting for money. Instead, he sensed her genuine desire to fight and growing pride as a monster.

With those parting words, Lisa dashed towards the lumbering goblin, who shuffled forward, swinging its large stone club to strike her down like a bug.

The strength of this monster caused the air to squeal, a loud howl echoing from his club, tearing through the air.

However, Lisa\'s agile body wrapped around the club, her paws stepping on the edge while looking down at the muscular goblin. Her sharp green eyes shimmering with a silver glint.

"Kekeke, a female cat!"

"That won\'t hit me!"

Then, as quick as lightning, Lisa dashed along the goblin\'s club. She lifted her left leg to her hips and struck the monster with a rapid roundhouse kick. Her leg snapped back before she jumped with a flip to avoid the goblin\'s counterattack.

"Damn, he\'s hard and slimy..."

Lisa spat while holding her foot and hopping on one leg, her tails swishing in anger after she had attacked the monster.

Nikolai remained silent, observing the battle between the two. His Obsidian Eyes sense allowed him to monitor the flow within Lisa and notice the way her body moved. He could see her now, using the energy inside herself more efficiently. Lisa gathered the energy into her feet to increase her speed. Then focused everything on her leg the moment before attacking for a sharp blow.

\'She is talented, fighting so naturally.\'

As they fought, Lisa dodged blow after blow. With each swing of its heavy stone mallet-like club, it left deep cracks on the smooth stone floor beneath them.

Lisa grunted in irritation and exhaustion after getting tossed around by its heavy swings.

Still, even then, she hadn\'t finished yet...

The Nekomata finally found her rhythm and quickly adapted her fighting style to fit against such an opponent. Rather than a decisive blow, she began to use her claws to nip and tear his weakest points, armpits, neck and inner elbow.

Whenever Lisa caught sight of an opening, she exploited it without mercy, slashing through skin or flesh whenever possible.

Each strike seemed minor initially until dozens of slashes added up and started affecting the goblin\'s movement. Her constant attacks reduced its speed with each wound inflicted.

"Damn female cat!"

"Heh~ useless goblin!"

With every attack, though, there came another danger lurking nearby - death itself. Every second wasted increased their chances of being smashed apart.

\'Damn monster...\' Nikolai silently cursed the beast, keeping himself calm by taking deep breaths through gritted teeth.

"Kyaa?!"

The goblin\'s eyes glowed brightly as he punched Lisa in the stomach, sending her flying into the arena wall.

"Ack!"

Nikolai dashed forward immediately and caught Lisa as she fell from the broken rubble with his own body, taking most of the impact.

Lisa stood slowly, leaning on Nikolai for support as they both observed the approaching monster. The goblin seemed to have an endless amount of stamina, but the damage began to manifest. "Can you keep fighting, Lisa?"

"Ngh.... my right hand is a little..." She sighed and stood up once again to face this terrifying foe. "But don\'t worry! I will defeat him!"

Nikolai didn\'t argue this time, letting her continue facing off against their common enemy. Even if his power level showed 430 force compared to her 180 force... Since he felt a little bored and wanted to test his growth. He tapped her shoulder before lifting the soft body of the nekomata, enjoying the feeling of her soft, plump behind and tossing her out of the arena.

"Tag, it\'s my turn."

"Eh?! But..." Lisa\'s eyes narrowed, her lovely pupils shaped like a slit while protesting.

But when Lisa noticed his lack of interest in her turn into a murderous glare, she froze and nodded reluctantly before sitting on the stone seat. Feeling terrified of the aura coming from his black eyes. She watched anxiously, biting her lower lip nervously. Her fingers curled tightly, gripping nothingness tightly.

She did not dare interfere despite everything within, screaming about wanting to fight.

\'Was he always this scary?! I feel more danger from Nikolai than the goblin.\'

***

Meanwhile, Nikolai cracked his neck, brushing his hair behind his left ear and stepping forward. He began to tense his forearms and biceps, flexing to warm up.

"Yo, big guy!"

"Kekeke! Little human!"

Nikolai waved at the huge goblin rushing towards him with an enraged face. Of course, Nikolai stole his prey, the female cat that pissed him off. With a loud howl, the goblin berserker held his stone club high and swung down.

*BOOM!*

The air howled when the monster brought his powerful weapon onto the human standing below. Its speed and momentum made Lisa realise just how much power there was behind its attacks before screaming.

"Nikola?!"

The goblin laughed at the tiny human until he paused in surprise.

"Hm? That didn\'t kill you?" the oversized monster tilted its head as it noticed the small male unharmed underneath its massive club. No, rather, the human he tried to crush held the club in one hand... his fingers crushing the stone.

"Hm? How about you try and kill me for real instead of playing?" Nikolai mockingly muttered, tapping the stone weapon with his slender fingers.

Each tap caused a fissure of cracks to extend until the club shattered.

Lisa\'s eyes widened as she leaned forward, addicted to the excitement of watching Nikolai fight. Now able to understand why he watched her fighting. \'Damn... so sexy, his forearms are so thick how could he block that huge attack... damn it.... show me more you show off!\'

"This can\'t be possible!" roared the monster in anger, lunging at Nikolai. But with his weapon shattered, the monster became enraged, grabbing a long piece of stone from the damaged arena wall.

"Geez... you have no class or skill..."

Nikolai, with his hands on his hips, let out a loud sigh before his body dashed forward, his fist colliding with the jagged stone.

Both fighters clashed head-on; however, this clash ended with Nikolai pushing the goblin backwards, shattering the stone in the process. He slammed the hulking figure backwards, landing an open-palm strike on its chest. The impact caused bones and flesh alike inside its enormous torso to explode.

Blood spurted from the goblin\'s mouth before it crumbled on the ground. Only now could one hear its rapid breathing as blood poured freely from its lips.

"Urk.... H....uman.... k...ill me...."

The goblin knelt, unable to move as it trembled from the nerve and spinal damage. Nikolai looked at his human hands and realised he reached a level of danger that would soon become an issue for the SSS. His abilities exceeded a normal monster\'s reach and became a risk factor to the humans.

\'It seems that I am growing stronger with each coming day.\'

Nikolai nodded softly, walking towards the pitiful goblin crawling on the ground.

He looked at the suffering goblin before letting out a sigh, wishing the goblin was a touch stronger. \'Maybe I should have fought before her poison made him weaker...\'

The next moment, his fist pulled back, and like a shotgun blast.

With incredible strength, he thrust himself forward and struck the giant\'s skull, creating shockwaves in the room. The giant\'s face caved inward with a resounding crunch, killing him instantly.

Lisa could only watch from a distance; the immense strength and handsome looks were a killer combo for female monsters.

From the monster\'s corpse, an almost white ichor dropped.

"Oi, let\'s get going. We are having a beer, right?" Nikolai\'s bored face looked back at Lisa, who looked at him differently, yet he couldn\'t pinpoint how.

Lisa pounced upon Nikolai from behind, hugging him like a stuffed bear, purring joyfully. "Yes yes, let\'s go, dinner first, then you must feed me!"

"Ah, sure. I\'ll make sure you\'re fed. Let\'s go."

Like that, the fifth floor of the dungeon offered little to no trouble for the pair. However, the immense leap of strength made Nikolai wonder if the world\'s monsters hid their strength to avoid needless troubles.

\'I should keep training, Lord Baldon... I will definitely meet with him. Let\'s not get arrogant and always seek to improve.\'

"Let\'s go! This place smells bad—I want to eat golden chicken!"

With people like Lisa and Nikita in his life, Nikolai didn\'t think he would get bored.