Chapter 4: The Annihilated Thieves, The 'Powerful' Caggiano Family

Despite being an insignificant baron within the kingdom, the Caggiano family still held considerable influence in this remote town.

The family had a tight intelligence network over the city. After Hellsing's disappearance, their informants had confirmed that he was not within the city limits.

Not being in the city and not returning home for a long time, it was clear that Hellsing had been taken hostage by the thieves roaming outside the city. This was beyond doubt.

Rather than searching aimlessly, it was better to wait for the thieves to demand a ransom. That was the best choice. If the thieves didn't recognize Hellsing and decided to kill him, that was also a possibility.

As for sending troops to suppress the thieves, that was a pipe dream. Thieves were like weeds after spring, impossible to eradicate completely. Once targeted, the city's civilians would undoubtedly suffer unwarranted persecution.

Even if they loved Hellsing dearly, without the absolute power to deter, they dared not declare war on the thieves.

Hellsing's father punched the wall heavily, took a deep breath, looked out into the courtyard, and lowered his head in helplessness.

"I'm sorry, Hellsing. Your father is incompetent."

...

In the forest.

"There's no clear definition of good and evil, but true powerhouses never intimidate ordinary people with force."

"There's no need to pity these thieves."

"Killing them all is the best choice right now."

While Hellsing was using the River of Death to restore his strength, he comforted Alpha, who was squatting on the side and vomiting.

Elves were naturally kind-hearted.

Especially Alpha, a young and beautiful girl.

Even though she had witnessed the malice of the world during her time as a demon-possessed, when it came to actually killing, she still felt as helpless and scared as a normal little girl.

Hellsing had long forgotten these two emotions.

But that didn't stop him from comforting Alpha.

After all, the increase in Alpha's strength greatly benefited Hellsing himself.

[Blood River: 10555]

[Familiar Count: 1]

Being invincible was lonely, and Hellsing sought death.

But as the King of Vampires, he had his pride. He couldn't die at the hands of ants.

He had to restore his strength to its peak as soon as possible.

He disdained to hunt ants himself. Alpha had to provide him with more help.

Alpha had to become stronger as soon as possible.

So, Hellsing took Alpha to hunt the thieves wandering nearby.

Batch after batch.

The thieves who usually rampaged and ignored the city's garrison.

At this moment, they were being slaughtered by Alpha like dogs that had lost their homes.

The cries of pain, pleas for mercy, were constantly heard by Alpha.

But Alpha had no mercy for them, and without hesitation, she swung her sword down.

Crimson blood splashed in the air.

The thieves died one by one under Alpha's sword.

Alpha felt no emotional fluctuations about this.

No other.

Master's command!

All she had to do was obey absolutely.

With the fall of the last thief's head, the morning sun emerged from the mountains.

The first ray of morning light filtered through the gaps in the leaves and fell on Hellsing's still youthful face.

Alpha stood respectfully behind Hellsing, her beautiful eyes filled with colors.

A night passed quickly.

The thieves wandering in the forest were almost wiped out by Alpha.

The once timid girl had become resolute.

Daring to face the bloodshed directly, daring to face the killing.

[Host Level:

lv13]

[Familiar Count: 1]

Hellsing's strength had also significantly recovered, going from lv7 to lv13.

Apart from using the River of Death himself, the increase in Alpha's strength also made his recovery faster.

"Master, the thieves in the vicinity have been completely wiped out. Please give your orders."

"Good, we can go back now."

Hellsing nodded, following the direction in his memory towards the city.

Alpha followed respectfully.

Feeling the power coursing through her, she felt a thrill of joy.

A night of high-intensity combat would have been unbearable for an ordinary person.

Even if it were an elite magic swordsman, they wouldn't be able to keep up.

Not to mention the mental numbness, even the supply of magic power wouldn't be able to keep up.

But she was full of energy now.

Not a trace of fatigue.

That is to say, she was stronger than a magic swordsman. Thinking of this, Alpha respected her master even more.

Not only did he bring her back from being a demon-possessed, but he also gave her an enviable power.

And pointed her in the direction of revenge, the Diabolos Church.

The previous Alpha might have had doubts about Hellsing, but now, Alpha was absolutely loyal.

The title 'Master' was even more naturally spoken from her mouth.

Without a trace of shame, without a trace of dissatisfaction.

She even looked forward to going to the Caggiano family.

Her master was so strong at just ten years old.

How strong would the Caggiano family be?

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