Versatile Mage: I have a proficiency panel

Chapter 13 Self-defeating
Joyful bar.

In the center of the bar is a large dance floor. The neon lights on in the dim atmosphere make it look like a glowing red carpet. Many men and women dance to the music, feeling ecstatic and relaxed.

The whole bar is in Western style, with elk heads inlaid on the wall paintings full of religious patterns, and some silver goblets and tableware displayed next to the long bar. Even the bartender at the bar is a good-looking Western beauty.

"What would you like to drink, sir?" The bartender looked up subconsciously, a gentle smile appearing on his face.

"A glass of hot milk will be enough." Bai Jue sat at the bar, his eyes scanning the dance floor.

Hot milk? It was a bit strange that someone came to the bar without drinking alcohol but asked for this. The bartender looked at the person and felt that he looked unfamiliar, but he did not ask any more questions. He thought that since the security guards outside let him in, there would probably be no problem. If there was any problem, it would be their responsibility.

What's more, what kind of strength can a young man who looks only 17 or 18 years old have?
"Sir, here's the milk you ordered." The bartender pushed the glass to Bai Jue and his eyes stayed on the dance floor. She didn't know if it was her illusion, but there seemed to be fewer people.

Bai Jue picked up the milk, sniffed it, and sipped it slowly, watching the people in the bar leave one by one. When the milk was finished, the people left.

At this time, even the bartender, no matter how insensitive he was, noticed this unusual situation. In the past, there would always be customers in the bar at any time, especially at night...

"Are you waiting for your fellow vampires guarding outside? Unfortunately, they are all dead. The milk tastes good. Don't be a vampire in your next life." Bai Jue got down from his chair and walked deeper into the bar. The bartender fell stiffly to the ground just as he began to transform, and slowly dissipated like ashes in the wind.

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In the dark room under the bar, three people sat around a large table, with six empty seats around it.

"In just half a night, we have lost four family members. Even the most talented Malena has lost her blood connection and there is no response. We have reason to believe that we have been discovered..." The middle-aged man among them had a solemn expression on his face and seemed to be their leader.

"We can't stay in this place anymore, we need to leave here and find a new place to survive!"

"There's no need to be so cautious, boss. You've already reached the commander level. Who can deal with you without attracting the attention of the congressmen? What's more, we have been running this bar for many years and nothing has been exposed on a daily basis. How could anything go wrong?" The pale-faced young man who seemed quite rebellious curled his lips, as if he was reluctant to move.

"There are always unexpected things. I agree with what the boss said... Boss, my blood servants are all dead just now!" Another handsome-looking man paused for a moment, then turned into panic!

"Are they all dead?" The middle-aged man frowned, then suddenly looked up and fixed his eyes. He saw a gap inexplicably appeared in the ceiling, and someone walked down on invisible stairs.

"Everyone is here. Since it's a meeting, how about adding me in?" Bai Jue's eyes swept across the handsome boy who was facing a formidable enemy and the pale-faced defiant young man, and finally fell on the middle-aged man.

"You killed all my family members?" Although Bai Jue's aura was as weak as that of a beginner mage, the middle-aged man still observed the surrounding environment very carefully. Just from the move he made just now, it was clear that this seemingly young mage was by no means simple.

"Are you talking about the vampires who died in Lake City tonight? Yes, I killed them all." Bai Jue seemed to be in the mood to chat. He pulled out a chair and sat down with his big sword.

"My next target is you. If you have any last words, please tell me as soon as possible. I will give you some time..."

“Go to hell!” The pale-faced, unruly young man instantly transformed, his bat wings spread out, his eyes emitting a ferocious green light and locked onto Bai Jue. Sticky blood clots appeared around his body, which quickly transformed into a huge, ferocious claw. As he swung his claws, the claws made of blood also grabbed Bai Jue! The young man also transformed, the Night Blade Bat squeaked, the cold light was shining, the sharp wings were flapping at a high frequency, and pairs of red eyes were dotted, flooding in, filling up the not-so-big space of the basement!

The abilities of these weaker vampires seem to be similar, just controlling blood, shadow magic, summoning bats, etc. I don’t know if this vampire with a higher life level has any special abilities...

Bai Jue's attention was completely on the middle-aged man, and he paid no attention to the other two people.

A layer of gauze-like thing separated Bai Jue and the vampire. The Blood Claws and Night Blade Bats dissipated the moment they came into contact. Under the middle-aged man's incredulous gaze, the bodies of the young man and the shota also dissipated along with the attacks they launched!

What kind of magic is this? The middle-aged man's forehead was covered with cold sweat, and he slowly retreated backwards. His back began to explode from his spine, instantly breaking through his clothes and spreading out a pair of flesh wings like an umbrella. These flesh wings were completely temporary growths, and even blood and pulp were still attached to them.

It seemed that the power surging in the body gave it some confidence. The middle-aged man's expression became ferocious and vicious. It was a commander-level figure, and it didn't believe that the class gap could not make up for the weirdness of this magic!
“If you had used all your strength at the beginning, there might have been a chance of survival, but it’s too late now.” Bai Jue waved his hand, and the middle-aged man froze in place, then turned into ashes and dissipated.

"After eating these vampires, the number of stars is almost reaching the limit of what I can control... But the threats have been dealt with, and the assessment should be safe!"

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The city library is very large and is divided into many floors. Zeng Yue and Bai Zhu are looking for books about vampires here, while they are also waiting for Lin Mo and Jian Xiang, who are protecting their employer, to get something from them.

"Did you gain anything?" Bai Jue came here carrying the breakfast he brought for them. His task was to make more potions and take turns. It seemed that the division of labor in the team was relatively clear.

"A little bit, but not much. I can't find any clues on how to track down the vampire." Bai Zhu sighed.

There are many books that record some famous vampires that have appeared in history, and describe in detail where vampires are strong and what they are afraid of.

Historical cases have proven that vampires are not afraid of garlic, crosses, or wooden stakes. What they really fear is holy water, which has extremely strong purifying abilities. The so-called holy water is actually not a special sacred object in any religion, but a liquid mixed with light elements.

To put it bluntly, vampires are dark creatures. They are not afraid of sunlight, but are afraid of light magic. Light magic has a relatively strong restraint on them!

Apart from this, you can just use powerful magic to kill them.

Any living creature, including the undead, will have no chance of surviving if it is blasted into pieces, so if there is no light, just use violence.

"It doesn't matter if we can't find it, as long as the commission is completed." Bai Jue didn't understand why Bai Zhu was so worried.

"I didn't know you went back to make potions yesterday afternoon. Commander Lin said that if we can't find the vampire behind the scenes and deal with it before the end of the mission, it will be considered a failure in the team assessment."

Bai Jue: “…………”

(End of this chapter)