After Giada brought the other vassals of the Fourth Primogenitor to Itogami Island, Remilia began her ascension process.
Ren and the others stood aside, observing. To prevent interference from careless outsiders, Natsuki stayed nearby with Veldiana on guard. Neither Ren nor Giada's intervention was what she wanted.
Flandre was similar—her powers were extremely dangerous.
Natsuki stood to ensure no strange changes occurred after Remilia became the Fourth Primogenitor.
Only Veldiana was suitable as a lookout.
Feeling the terrifying power, Veldiana's face lit up with joy.
This is the Fourth Primogenitor! The one I've longed for!
The aura alone made her blood tremble.
She almost fell to the ground from the sheer pressure.
Indeed, this was the fearsome power a Fourth Primogenitor should possess.
Excited, Veldiana gradually relaxed. Her trembling body returned to normal.
Though not Avrora, she at least joined this team.
As long as she offered loyalty, the revival of the Caruana family was imminent.
Remilia-sama… yes! Time to adjust how I address her!
Veldiana had already begun imagining her glorious future. But—"Hmm? Who's there!?"
A sudden foreign presence put Veldiana on high alert. After all, night was a vampire's domain, and she was in charge of guarding the perimeter.
Within her sensing range, many enemies approached.
Eyes fixed forward, countless figures slowly appeared.
All clad in black armor, wielding large machine guns. At first glance, ordinary soldiers, but their aura suggested otherwise.
"Are these… mechanical soldiers?"
Mechanical soldiers—robots mimicking humans.
Under Veldiana's sensing, they had no self-consciousness and acted solely on orders.
"Why would mechanical dolls appear here? Could they be after the Primogenitor?"
A ridiculous thought crossed her mind.
If only the newly awakened Fourth Primogenitor were here, it might make sense.
But the Third Primogenitor was here too. Who in their right mind would bother two Primogenitors?
However, Veldiana forgot—Giada had sent people to Itogami Island, then she moved the vassals there through familiars' space. It was a private act, like suddenly appearing in a shop—who would know?
Plus, Giada was famous in the outside world for being unpredictable.
So outsiders would think only the Fourth Primogenitor and her followers were here!
Bang! Bang! Bang! Bullets flew before Veldiana could think further.
Countless rounds poured toward her.
"Troublesome guys, take care of them! Ganglot!"
In an instant, a three-headed fire hound appeared, tearing through the air.
With roaring sounds, it dodged bullets, slashing with forelegs.
She had trained with Ren and Flandre; especially in combat lessons from Remilia.
Soon, the mechanical soldiers were cut down.
However, the enemy was still vast. Even Veldiana couldn't handle them all alone.
"Not done yet! Gangloti! Go!"
Clenching her teeth, Veldiana summoned the final two-headed hound.
With two massive familiars' assault, the mechanical soldier were routed.
Veldiana breathed a sigh of relief.
The bullets weren't ordinary—they were specialized for demons.
Some could easily kill regenerating familiars; others could fatally harm vampires. Verdiana handled it lightly, but even she was wary under such fire.
But after a battle, the greatest risk was letting her guard down.
"Turn her into skewers—'Snake Crimson Thread'!"
A voice rang out, and Veldiana's face changed.
A sharp, slicing sound. Red light flashed like deadly lightning.
Pishi! Flesh ripped. Blood sprayed.
Fortunately, Veldiana reacted in time, only pierced through the arm.
Without her reflex, that strike would have gone through her heart.
Looking closely, it was a crimson spear, whip-like in length. After piercing, it recoiled like a living snake.
"Anyone else?" Veldiana's expression hardened.
Sure enough, a fierce punch came next.
Thud! The heavy blow hit Veldiana, twisting her pierced arm irregularly. She flew like a cannonball, spitting blood.
Her summoned familiars also vanished.
"Heh… this is the Fourth Primogenitor's follower? Not that impressive…"
A mocking voice spoke from above, looking down on Veldiana.
Following that, two more figures appeared.
Vampire, beastman… and human!
The first two acted as bodyguards to the last, older man.
Veldiana's situation drew Ren and others' attention.
Seeing this, Ren smirked.
Lucemon's special arrangement had begun.