[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-bear-school-astartes":3,"chapter-bear-school-astartes-bear-school-astartes-chapter-420":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Bear School Astartes",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1619800,2087,"Chapter 420. High-Level Vampire","bear-school-astartes-chapter-420",420,"\u003Cp>The originally warm and friendly atmosphere of the journey turned icy cold after a single inquiry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after the atmosphere turned cold, neither of them made the next move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The firelight under the pot flickered dimly, and the shadow on the wooden cabin’s wall was clawing fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of \"gurgling\" arose, as the water in the pot was about to boil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the silence that was only broken by the sound of boiling water, Regis suddenly chuckled lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve never met someone as perceptive as you, Lann.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice, like before, carried a soothing deep magnetism.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you tell me? Where did I go wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann’s cat-like eyes opened fully, and in the dim environment, his pupils emitted a luminescent glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You paused when you heard my name. Although you seem to have good control over your body, I still captured that moment... You know me. To be precise, you have heard of my reputation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with Lann’s calm statement, Regis’s smile remained gentle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The famous ’Hunting Marquis’, your stories are grand and extraordinary. If one has only heard of them, it doesn’t seem too unusual?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps, Regis. Perhaps.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Demon Hunter said indifferently, then turned his head to stir the special rations in the pot that had begun softening in the hot water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My stories might indeed be exciting and captivating. After all, killing a great nobleman — farmers might not dare to do it but wouldn’t they dare to listen? But there’s a problem... the spread?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Princes, nobles, and big merchants have heard of me, that’s not surprising. Because Steza is a noble with both status and lineage, and now I’m also involved in some international business. But a barber-doctor in this desolate graveyard also heard of me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know another Demon Hunter, he’s a friend of mine. He has a bard companion, famous across nations. They travel and adventure together. That bard set his deeds to catchy ballads, his name is Geralt of Livia. Have you heard of him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Faintly.\" Regis nodded, \"I’ve heard a couple of lines from a puppet show about him, something about... hunting the Lamp God, perhaps?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, that’s where the problem lies.\" Lann pointed to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t have a famous bard as a travel logbook. Even as well-known as Geralt is, all you’ve heard is a few vague lines. So why would you know my name? From the barber-doctor with a shop in Dillingen?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I initially thought you were a spy or scout. Although this route was my last-minute decision, these days, who knows, even innkeepers might moonlight as spies. Running into one on the road isn’t exactly odd. But when I shifted my attention from that herbal scent on you, focusing on you personally...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann lifted the iron pot single-handedly, causing the suppressed flame in the stove to flare up briefly, and the indoor light to brighten momentarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the Demon Hunter set the iron pot back down, letting it weigh on the stove.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have no shadow, Regis. When you helped me move the stove from the distiller earlier, the flames didn’t cast a shadow for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From my limited perspective...\" Lann tilted his head, looking at Regis, who sat against the wall. \"You’re a vampire, a high-level kind, aren’t you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, no, calling that ’limited’ is an understatement, Lann.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regis shifted from sitting against the wall to sitting cross-legged, leaning forward towards Lann, resembling a scholar, intrigued and ready to delve into a discussion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Such meticulous observation, untangling causes and effects in a short time, and the ability to eliminate various distractions... I think you excel to the point you should further your studies at Osenford University, Mr. Demon Hunter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually...\" Lann raised one finger, \"I’m already conducting research, and in my field, I believe I’m more advanced than Osenford University.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh dear, my apologies for my ignorance.\" Regis exclaimed in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, without reservation, he directly answered Lann’s question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As you said, I’m a high-ranking vampire. I cast no shadow, am unharmed by sunlight, and unafraid of garlic and stakes... Oh, I almost forgot, you’re a professional Demon Hunter, these myths about us surely don’t need my explanation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Going back to your initial question, you asked me ’how long has it been since I last fed on blood’. My answer is: I can’t remember, it must have been a time far longer than your age... Can you believe if I said so? Oh, better take it down, it’ll burn if we keep it cooking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Regis spoke, he leaned forward, reaching past Lann’s side, to take down the porridge, which had boiled to a thick consistency, from the stove for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But unlike the Demon Hunter who used thick leather gloves and handled the pot’s edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The high-ranking vampire nonchalantly lifted the pot base to take it down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flames licked leisurely over the back of his hand without bending a single hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pot of porridge was placed in front of Lann, and the Demon Hunter, seemingly indifferent to the high-ranking vampire before him, pulled out a wooden spoon and began feeding his hungry frame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How curious!\" Regis exclaimed, \"I got so close to you just now, yet you didn’t react?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Should I have reacted?\" Lann responded, \"Or rather, was your action just now meant to provoke?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regis paused, then lowered his eyes, his expression turning apologetic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, earlier I just... couldn’t help but be a little curious. After all, in the rumors, both your profession and you yourself are somewhat... In short, please forgive my rudeness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I accept the apology.\" The young man said blandly, explaining himself along the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I wouldn’t draw my sword at you just because you deliberately came too close, or because you’re a high-ranking vampire, Regis.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve seen werewolves who’ve hurt people uncontrollably, and later simply kneel to be beheaded when faced with a Demon Hunter. I’ve also seen half-fishmen who can communicate with humans. So what I’m saying is: I won’t go to war with you simply because you look different from me, or because our races are different.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you understand what I mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, I completely and utterly understand.\" Regis answered sincerely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He no longer looked at Lann with the intrigued expression akin to reading a Knight’s tale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he appeared solemn and rational, because he saw a real, worthy of respect, living human being.\u003C\u002Fp>",1061,"2026-06-06T10:40:07.942Z",1,"novelbin.me","ef3bdc662c7345b7e12b3bd67b9e8873cde8db86a3a8d085bc7236a3c8d57ebb","bear-school-astartes-chapter-421","bear-school-astartes-chapter-419",1043,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbear-school-astartes-cover.jpg"]