Lawless City, Where the Strong Gather

Under the influence of the Red Moon's magic, anyone bitten by a vampire would become a mindless ghoul.

When the chaos first began, the brainless ghouls had only run rampant in the area around the Red Tower.

But as the effects brought by the ghouls spread outward like a zombie virus, the areas of the White Tower and Black Tower were also affected. Thus, Bai Ji, the "Demon Fox," and Gagano, the "Tyrant," began hunting the ghouls as well.

Originally, the affairs of Lawless City had little to do with either the Cult or Shadow Garden.

However, under Yoru Machi's orders, Yue Dan, the hidden mastermind behind Lawless City's major trading companies and known as the "Sword Demon," had no choice but to send people—or even personally act—to search for Cleya.

Yue Dan was called the "Sword Demon," so naturally, his strength was considerable. Years ago, he had sided with the Cult because of power, and in his pursuit of even greater strength, he had not hesitated to massacre the entire clan of Bai Ji, his former fiancée.

Despite joining the Cult so long ago, Yue Dan had never received much importance and was now merely a minor leader.

But this time, his opportunity had finally arrived. His assignment came with a secret mission: if he joined forces with Lawless City's trading companies to crush the Yotsukaze Trading Company established by Shadow Garden and secure enough funding for the Cult, he would have a chance to gain a seat among the Knights of the Round.

Yet before he could make a move, Lawless City had already descended into chaos, and he suddenly received an order from higher up.

He was to spare no expense in protecting a woman named Cleya Kagano.

Yue Dan had no idea who Cleya Kagano was,