The mastermind behind this started by creating a strange story

"Hmm? In this store?"

Rhodes was a little stunned. He was planning to report the museum matter to his superiors, but now he was told that the demon hunting weapons were in a small shop on the street?

It was just like suddenly discovering a precious treasure at a street stall, and no one nearby could see it.

Nodding, Tsukishima Aya walked into the souvenir shop without hesitation.

Rhodes gestured to the people scattered around to surround the store, and then walked in.

The sign outside the store is a bit shabby, and the simple sign only has the word "souvenir" written on it.

It was neither clearly stated what the souvenir was nor indicated by any other symbols.

Just like a pizza shop has a pizza logo, a hamburger shop has a hamburger logo, and an auto repair shop has a wrench logo.

If these stores don't clearly state what they do, you can guess roughly what they do based on these signs.

Walking into the store, Rhodes' eyes revealed disappointment. He thought there was something else going on inside, and the shabby exterior was just to hide the interior configuration.

But... this store is really consistent inside and out, shabby on the outside and shabby on the inside.

There is everything on the shelves, shaman amulets, Indian masks, or all kinds of strange totem carvings.

This seems to be a folk craft store.

"Is it really here?" Rhodes asked curiously. This place was very different from what he had imagined.

"Oh, look who's here. It's my dear guest."

The red-nosed boss who was lying on the counter saw the man and woman who walked in, and said with a little excitement.

"The amulets in our store are all blessed by masters, and the totems are also perfectly reproduced."

"You won't be cheated or fooled here, it's definitely worth the money!"

The sound of a drake sounded, and the boss's chattering made people feel annoyed. It has to be said that this is also a kind of skill.

If it was an ordinary customer, he would have left as soon as the boss opened his mouth, but both Tsukishima Aya and Rhodes had their own goals and were not affected by the boss at all.

Ignoring the boss's chatter, Tsukishima Aya walked towards the corner where the sundries were placed with a clear goal.

There were piles of miscellaneous items, including picture albums and frames, broken benches, metal products, and a pile of shredded cardboard.

As if searching for treasure, Tsukishima Aya picked through the pile of miscellaneous items, and the sensation of wolf blood was right there.

Seeing this scene, Rhodes didn't say anything, but pinched the boss's mouth when he wanted to continue to bully Lai Lai.

As the debris was separated, the target of this trip was finally revealed, an old-fashioned crossbow.

It is shaped like a gun, with a buttstock, a grip, and a cylindrical magazine. The interior of the crossbow is composed of components such as a recoil spring, a recoil spring guide rod, and a connecting seat.

The entire surface of the crossbow is welded with iron sheets, gears and rivets, and the crossbow head is carved with a ferocious-looking argali head.

Picking up the crossbow, Tsukishima Aya nodded to Rhodes, and seeing this, Rhodes also nodded to show that he understood.

He released the hand that was pinching the boss's mouth and prepared to start negotiations.

The boss who was released rubbed his mouth which was hurt by being pinched, and was about to curse a few words to express his dissatisfaction.

But he inadvertently caught a glimpse of the gun that Rhodes accidentally revealed.

Rhodes expressed his apology, saying that he hurt his boss because he didn't know the seriousness of the matter.

Seeing this, the boss magnanimously said that it was nothing, and that his mouth just happened to be uncomfortable, so he just regarded it as a stimulation of his mouth corners.

Then he said he could give them a discount, saying that the item was old and it would be okay if it was a little cheaper.

After some gentle and respectful discussions, Rhodes finally bought it at the original price.

Looking at Rhodes leaving, the red-nosed boss burst into tears. There are still many good people in this world.

Outside the door, Rhodes came out and saw Tsukishima Aya standing aside with a crossbow in her hand.

"Is this really a demon hunting weapon?"

Even though he knew Tsukishima Aya would not make mistakes, Rhodes still couldn't help but ask.

It was really because the crossbow was too ugly, old and broken, as if it was a pirated and inferior product made by randomly putting together a few iron bars.

"Well, I can feel its answer. This weapon is indeed one of the weapons used by Van Helsing, and it is one of the main weapons!"

A look of surprise appeared on Rhodes' face.

This was so easy to obtain, as if everything was arranged.

It was almost as if they were acting from a script, everything was so simple and clear.

If the final result was that justice triumphed over evil and they stopped the vampire's conspiracy, it would be more like a cliché movie.

There is nothing wrong with this though, after all, justice will always triumph over evil.

"Ms. Tsukishima, it's time to leave."

A business car stopped in front of them. Rhodes got in first, followed by Tsukishima Aya, who was holding a demon hunting weapon.

The car started up, stirring up a cloud of dust and left the place.

Chapter 89: There are no vampires in the vampire hometown, just like there are no wives in wife cakes

October 31st, 2:11 p.m.

London, near Sir John Soane's Museum.

An ordinary commercial vehicle was driving on the road at a very fast speed, heading towards the nearest airport.

Tsukishima Aya sat in the back seat, holding the old crossbow in her hand, her fingers gently rubbing the scratches and patterns on it.

There are no arrows in the magazine. Judging from the appearance, it is a crossbow that uses gas as power to fire arrows. If nothing unexpected happens, it should be able to fire arrows continuously.

But Tsukishima Aya, who was holding the crossbow, didn't know how to activate it. She could only feel its heavy weight in her palm.

Perhaps only its owner knows how to use this crossbow.

"Chi~"

There was a sound of tires rubbing against the ground, and the commercial vehicle suddenly stopped, leaving a long black tire mark on the ground.

With a thud, Tsukishima Aya was caught off guard and her head hit the back of the seat in front of her. Fortunately, she held the crossbow tightly in her hand and prevented it from flying out.

He held the crossbow tightly in his left hand, rubbed his forehead with his right hand, and hummed twice before he recovered.

"What's going on? Why did you stop the car suddenly?"

Rhodes, who was sitting in the passenger seat, did not reply, but his face was so gloomy that it seemed as if water was about to drip out.

His eyes were fixed on the outside of the car. Following his gaze, he saw several blue and green police cars surrounding them.

"Discovered."

Originally, Rhodes thought that this operation would be so easy that there would not even be any conflict with the head of state of Great Britain.

It turns out he was waiting for them here. Judging from the situation, it was obvious that this would not end well.

"Friends who have come from afar, we have no ill will towards you. We are only here to welcome you."

A man who seemed to be a sheriff got out of one of the police cars. He walked towards Rhodes and the others with a big smile on his face.

In contrast, Rhode's face was gloomy, and his voice suppressed his anger: "No need, letting us leave is the best way to welcome you back!"

"No, no, no, how can this be possible? As the host, we must entertain our friends who have come from afar."

"Do not refuse, my friend, come, we have prepared a feast."

The sheriff walked to the window of the business car with his emotional words, knocked on the window, and gestured for the window to be opened to talk.

Seeing this, Rhodes took a deep breath and suppressed the anger in his heart. Bah, hypocrisy!

He was clearly drooling over the demon hunting weapons in our hands, yet he pretended to be hospitable.

Rhode had obtained the demon hunting weapons so quickly, and he wanted to catch Great Britain off guard and leave the country before they could react.

As long as they could leave, the initiative would be back in their hands, but now they were trapped here, and whether they could leave depended on whether the other party's appetite could be satisfied.

Even though Rhodes' military rank was definitely higher than that of the sheriff in front of him, he still had to follow the other party's requirements. After all, this was on the land of another country.

As for using the righteous cause of stopping Dracula to pressure others, forget it. This method can at most be used against weak countries. Using it against a big country that is not much different from them will only make people laugh.

The so-called righteousness means that one has to do this for the sake of righteousness, but it is only to make one's own use of power to suppress others look better and to paint a layer of shiny paint on the dirty surface.

In this world, only interests are eternal.

If Dracula could bow down and submit to them, it is not impossible for them to meet some of Dracula's demands.

They are arrogant, so arrogant that they think everything can be solved. If it cannot be solved, it is because the benefits they have paid have not satisfied the other party.

"Okay, I agree to this request. Please let me see your hospitality."

Rhodes did not open the car window, but opened the door and got out of the car. He first shook hands with the sheriff who came to negotiate, showing his cooperation.

Then he smiled sincerely and made some polite remarks to the sheriff. The two seemed to have hit it off immediately. If they hadn't been on a mission, they would have definitely had a good chat.

After returning to the car, Rod chuckled twice with a forced smile, and then used concise words to explain the results of the discussion and the next situation.

"Let's go, we can't leave for now."

The police car in front led the way, and the remaining police cars surrounded the business car. Because of the police cars leading the way, the journey was smooth.

………………

Great Britain, seaside town, Whitby.

October 31st, 10:23 am.

The search team is carefully interviewing local residents and investigating the area as quickly as possible.

Although famous for its vampire culture, this town seems no different from other small fishing villages in the UK, with ancient pointed-roof buildings, quiet riverside and peaceful villagers.

Because tonight is the eve of All Saints' Day, Whitby has begun to dress up for tonight's carnival.

A grand and solemn atmosphere seemed to linger above the ancient medieval buildings, but the lively decorations interrupted the solemnity.

Even these buildings from the olden days cannot escape the festive atmosphere.

The cemeteries next to Whitby Abbey did not look eerie at noon. One hundred and ninety-nine crooked steps led from the castle to the harbor.

The houses in the town are also decorated with elements of All Saints' Day, such as pumpkin lanterns, scarecrows, bats, spider webs, zombies, skeletons, etc.

Moreover, everyone coming and going on the street has their own unique decorations because it is a vampire town.

Therefore, there are countless residents and tourists dressed as vampires.

So many people in strange costumes gathered in the town and wandered around, which was quite a sight!

But this is a tough time for the team that came here to investigate. Any traveler dressed as a vampire cannot be let go, even if there is no result!

Maybe vampires take advantage of their mentality and walk around the streets openly among the fake vampires.

In order to achieve a level of realism, people dressed up as vampires hold an opaque black umbrella, not only for their own costumes, but also to block the scorching sun.

This resulted in the investigation team having to investigate and test one by one.

I guess the people being tested couldn't imagine that a magical creature like vampires would actually appear in reality.

Time passed quickly and it was already 3:10 in the afternoon.

The search party spent the entire morning, noon, and even part of the afternoon.

But they found nothing and could only report their investigation results to their superiors helplessly.

There is nothing unusual in Whitby. The vampire culture here is very strong, but there are no vampires at all. Just like there are no wives in wife cakes, it is normal that there are no vampires in the hometown of vampires.

After learning about this, the commander-in-chief ordered the search team to support Rhodes and Tsukishima Aya who were trapped in London.

After getting the demon hunting weapons, go directly to Bran Castle in Romania. If there are no vampires in Bran Castle, you can only wait for the vampires to show up.

Chapter 90: Rank Upgrade

Romania, Constanta, Ursu Manor, reception room.

There were dozens of people in the reception room at this moment, and all of them were important figures in Constanta.

The nobles who gradually restored the glory of their families, the kings of the underground forces, the police chief of Constanta, the mayor, the president who controlled the corporate economy, and some entrepreneurs from other cities.

At this moment, they all looked at the beautiful figure sitting at the top with respect.