Chapter 252: Finding Hope
In the dark tunnel, dampness and oppression are intertwined, and the thick darkness makes this place look like an abyss.

The water vapor condensed into water droplets on the wet walls and slid down the walls, dripping onto the ground and making a slight noise.

A man in a black robe stood quietly in the darkness of the tunnel, his figure seemed to blend into the darkness.

"The Blood God is back?"

A low and hoarse voice echoed in the tunnel. The man closed his eyes, as if feeling the mighty will that seemed to cover the entire world.

His pupils glowed scarlet in the darkness, and his throat kept swallowing involuntarily, making him look extremely hungry and thirsty.

He has become even more powerful..."

"How about cooperating with us? You will have access to the blood banks of several high-end hospitals, which will fully meet all the needs of your descendants and will be of great help in developing your own power!"

He was wearing a finely tailored suit that fit his body perfectly. His facial features were deep, and under his high nose bridge, his lips were tightly closed, revealing a hint of decisiveness.

Looking at Kyle who had just drunk the blood in front of him, he did not show the slightest fear.

"Malcolm Merlin? I don't understand why a successful person like you would have such a strong hatred towards Star City?"

With a sneer on his lips, Kyle broke away from the state of feeling that huge will and stared at the man in front of him with scarlet eyes.

"Xingcheng is not an innocent city. Its prosperity on the surface only covers up its countless bottomless holes. Every person is covered in blood. This place needs a baptism, a baptism of blood, so that they can recognize their mistakes!"

Malcolm roared with all his might, appearing excited and manic, his eyes staring at the existence in front of him that brought fear to countless forces in Star City.

As long as he gets the help of the guy in front of him, his plan will be completed with the greatest efficiency. Even that damn Green Arrow can't stop him.

“Hehehe… I thought you were the same as those guys, wanting to gain immortality and extraordinary power, but I didn’t expect you to be even crazier than I thought. Destroy Star City?
I am hiding here, not doing anything earth-shattering like this. If I attract the attention of Gotham, that guy——"

His figure was like a ghost, and the afterimages were intertwined in the darkness. It seemed that he suddenly moved to Malcolm's side. Looking at the tense guy in front of him, Kyle sneered.

"You don't want me to make a big noise and attract the Blood God, do you, Malcolm?"

"...The invincible Blood Demon who was hiding in Star City actually fell into fear just because of an ordinary person's groundless speculation. That's too petty."

Malcolm's hand subconsciously reached for the dagger at his waist, and he looked calmly at the man who was almost face to face with him.

The smell of blood hit him in the face and an incredible pressure enveloped his body. This was the first time he felt such terrible pressure since he returned from the Assassin's League.

Kyle's strength is even more terrifying than he imagined!
Looking at Malcolm in front of him, who was dressed in a suit and looked completely normal, Kyle's mouth curled up into an exaggerated arc. He slowly paced forward, putting some distance between himself and Malcolm.

With his back to Malcolm, Kyle looked at the dark tunnel wall.

A deep and husky voice filled the cave.

"Tell me, how can I help you?"

Malcolm looked at the man in front of him with his hands behind his back, as if he didn't take him seriously at all, and he didn't feel looked down upon.

"I need you to kill someone!"

"Who?"

"Green Arrow!"

……

In the bar full of lights and wine, people were swaying their bodies, their faces full of joy and excitement.

The girl suddenly drank the bright red liquid in the cup. Her whole face was full of intoxication, and a blush flashed across her pretty face. She looked extremely beautiful under the dim light.

"Beautiful lady, are you interested in having a drink together?"

With a teasing tone, a man wearing a black leather jacket, with a beard and a short shaved head came over and sat down next to the girl.

"……Can!"

A bright smile appeared on Xia's face, and the man excitedly waved to the waiter.

Soon, the two men were clinking glasses and drinking bottle after bottle of whiskey.

Xia felt the burning sensation coming from her abdomen, and her eyes became more and more blurred. On the other side, the dazed man who noticed her condition showed an excited smile.

"Miss, are you drunk?"

"…Well, are you a little drunk?"

Xia's words were a little unclear, and the man couldn't help but stretch out his hand and gently put it over her. His rough palm gently stroked the smooth shoulders and gently sniffed the fragrance of the girl's hair in front of him. He was a little impatient.

"Maybe we should find some other fun!"

After saying that, the man grabbed Xia's arm and put it around his neck, then carried the girl, who seemed to be quite drunk, towards the door of the bar.

"Hehe, hahaha..."

Thea smiled softly, seemingly unaware of her impending fate.

The journey was smooth until they left the bar, when the man walked towards a car parked on the side of the road with an excited look on his face.

Just as his hand was on the door handle, a strong hand grabbed his wrist.

The man was startled and turned around. The face of the person who came seemed familiar, but he was in high spirits at the moment and did not take it to heart. He just thought that he was some nosy "good guy"!
"My friend! I advise you not to meddle in other people's business!"

"Mind your own business? I don't know you. Where do you want to take my sister?" "Your sister?"

Thinking that he was in trouble, the man quickly put the girl down, got into the car in a panic under Oliver's gaze, and drove away with a look of resentment.

Looking at Thea squatting on the ground, a trace of sadness flashed across Oliver's face.

After thinking for a moment, he helped Xia up and walked towards his car.

"Stop pretending, Thea! I know you're not drunk!"

Looking at the girl with her eyes closed in the rearview mirror, Oliver said in a deep voice.

Looking at Thea who was still motionless and seemed to be dozing, Oliver said directly: "If I hadn't shown up, would you have sucked that guy's blood dry... Thea, I know who turned you into this, I..."

"enough!"

Thea, who had her eyes closed, cried softly. She was indeed pretending to be drunk just now. She looked calmly at Oliver, who had a worried look on his face.

"Brother, I don't want you to care about me, and I don't need you to save me. Just continue to be your playboy... Don't go find that person, or you will die!"

The originally angry voice gradually faded, and Thea didn't dare to look at Oliver's eyes. Recently, she was indeed finding it increasingly difficult to control herself. The relationship between the two had just eased, and then something like this happened. Now she felt mixed emotions and was a little at a loss.

Only by drinking large amounts of blood could she feel a little comfort.

"I hope you understand, Thea, that I will always be on your side, and I will turn you back into the girl you once were!"

There was a finality in his words and Oliver's face was full of determination.

To accomplish these, the first step is to stop his sister Thea from continuing to drink blood!

As the car stopped outside Oliver's luxurious villa, Thea was pulled into the car reluctantly by him.

"Brother, please let me go. No vampire can get rid of the desire for blood. It's not something that can be compared to taking drugs!"

From Oliver's actions, Thea obviously realized something, and she looked at the man who was striding towards her with vigilance.

“Maybe we should try it first!”

"No!"

She slapped Oliver's chest with both palms and actually knocked him away. The subconscious action made Thea stunned in place. She looked at Oliver with an apologetic look as he got up from the ground with a painful expression on his face.

"sorry!"

Seeing that Oliver still intended to continue, Thea quickly left him behind and rushed out of the manor.

The situation suddenly changed, and Oliver simply didn't plan to hide it.

"Felicity!"

He shouted directly.

The sound penetrated the dense forest outside the manor and also made Xia's heart tighten.

The next moment, the sound of breaking wind came from her ears, and her inner alarm bells rang. Fortunately, Xia's reaction speed was fast enough, and her body just brushed past the needle that shot from the side.

Being suddenly attacked by a stranger made Xia feel angry. She glared at the woman hiding in the woods with red eyes.

With one easy leap, he jumped over the high wall and disappeared into the thick night.

"...Fake!"

Oliver couldn't help but curse inwardly, feeling a little depressed.

"Oh my god, how can she be so fast? She can definitely hit him!"

Felicity walked out of the woods and said somewhat frustratedly that her action, which was a backup plan for Oliver to stay, was obviously a failure.

"Maybe we need to find that guy first..."

"...Oliver, you can't think like that. I've already investigated. That guy is probably a vampire elder, a first-generation vampire disciple. God, he's something we can't deal with!"

Felicity tried to persuade Oliver. She told him all the information she had investigated, in an attempt to make Oliver give up this desperate idea.

"Have you found any information about the Blood God?"

"No?"

"Then we have no other choice. We can't delay any longer. We can't watch Xia sink deeper and deeper!"

"But I contacted the War Knight!"

"!"

Oliver looked at Felicity in shock as she raised her eyes with a proud look on her face. Surprises always appear suddenly at some stage in despair, and this news was like a trace of light that cut through the darkness.

"You've contacted the Knight of War? Is he the speaker of the Judgment Council who rivals the Blood God?"

I couldn't help but ask again.

Felicity nodded proudly, smiling broadly.

(End of this chapter)