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Chapter 1619: Alucard Infiltrates the Star Realm Army Base!
The bright moon hung overhead, and the starlight was brilliant.
The nights in this world always seemed more numerous, longer, and darker than the days.
But this white lighthouse standing on Sea Reef Island was particularly conspicuous.
Its constantly flashing light in the darkness was as if stars had descended upon the human world, guiding those who had lost their way.
The sea waves crashed against the reefs below, making a splashing sound and stirring up bursts of sparkling waves.
A small white yacht came from the east side, reaching the shore and stopping.
Such a commotion caused doubt among the personnel inside the tower, but they couldn't see any figure.
This made him have to return inside the tower to contact others.
However, unseen, a pair of gazes was watching him and this lighthouse named 'Bailey'.
Because it was precisely its existence that prevented Alucard from losing direction on the dark sea.
He had set off from Holyhead, the westernmost point of England.
His destination was precisely this capital of Ireland, Dublin.
Because the distance between them was the shortest.
It's quite laughable to say that the mighty strongest vampire king would actually have this kind of curse, being unable to pass through 'flowing water'.
As for why he didn't choose to take an airplane? It was naturally because he lacked a sense of safety.
If the airplane had a problem on the sea, then he would have to fall straight down.
But on a ship, as long as he protected the ship itself, even if the ship couldn't move, he could still drift with the waves until reaching the shore.
Therefore, Alucard always refused airplanes when needing to cross the sea.
Successfully arriving in Ireland made Alucard feel relieved.
If he had the chance to make a wish.
Perhaps he would prioritize getting rid of this curse.
Other than that.
It would be to see the woman he had deeply loved, who had betrayed him, and who no longer belonged to him, Mina Harker, again.
Alucard was not in a hurry to set off for Belfast.
Instead, he found a decent small tavern in the local Howth Town on Bull Island.
Because he discovered he couldn't get through to Integra's phone.
This was very strange.
"Give me a 'Niya'."
Wearing a red gothic formal attire, a long-brimmed hat, and orange-yellow round glasses, Alucard pushed open the door and walked into the brightly lit tavern.
He made no attempt to hide his unrestrained demeanor.
With a smile on his face, he ignored the many attracted gazes around him.
He walked all the way to the bar counter and casually ordered a glass of the red wine he was accustomed to drinking.
Seeing that he was tall in stature and had splendid attire, none of the patrons were drunk enough to provoke him. They all turned their heads and continued looking at the only television, sometimes exchanging opinions with each other.
Soon, through the news and these people's discussions, Alucard understood the reason why the phone call couldn't get through.
It turned out that it wasn't just him; the entire Ireland had already cut off communication with the outside world.
But they could communicate normally with the Northern Ireland side, while Northern Ireland was unable to contact the United Kingdom homeland.
Clearly, that mysterious perpetrator had regarded Northern Ireland and Ireland as a single national entity.
This made some people in the tavern who supported unification shout loudly, reeking of alcohol.
Meanwhile,
The news also mentioned that the mysterious army occupying Belfast was currently occupying Northern Ireland's major cities.
It is estimated that it won't be long before they will continue to head south and enter the territory of Ireland.
Fortunately, according to news obtained from various channels.
Although they will eliminate police officers, soldiers, and other armed personnel, they did not wantonly slaughter the civilians in the cities.
They merely declared that they would temporarily implement military control.
They also provided a phone number that could be dialed when emergency aid was needed.
For example, if someone at home needed treatment, or there was a shortage of living supplies, they would receive a highly efficient response.
They didn't even cut off electricity or water.
The network could also function normally within the nation; it's just that there was no connection with foreign countries.
Therefore, the host in the news strongly suggested that when encountering the mysterious army during the invasion, it's best not to carry firearms.
This is because Ireland is a gun-control nation.
Citizens can legally possess firearms.
Although they have formulated very strict conditions and review mechanisms.
But the number of people who possess guns domestically is not small.
At least more than Northern Ireland, where private gun ownership is prohibited.
In this situation, once the Star Realm Army comes in, it's truly possible that there will be a large number of casualties.
After all, Star Realm Soldiers will truly shoot and kill all armed individuals within their line of sight.
They won't care if the weapon is in hand or in a holster.
It must be said, this suggestion from the host is truly well-intentioned.
Lastly, she mentioned that the Irish government had already considered actively surrendering to avoid their nation's citizens suffering meaningless casualties.
The meaning in her words was very clear: fighting is definitely unwinnable.
Since the other side isn't wantonly cruel, then don't resist.
Quietly wait for those major powers to come and rescue you!
"Smart politician."
Alucard chuckled lightly, drinking the crimson drink.
He then took out a twenty-pound banknote from his pocket, placed it on the counter, got up, and left.
Two guys with bad intentions exchanged a glance and followed him out.
But they were surprised to find that Alucard had already disappeared without a trace.
This made them look displeased, cursing under their breath, having thought they could rob a 'fat sheep'!
Meanwhile.
Alucard had already vanished into the shadow space and headed north.
Dublin and Belfast are separated by nearly 170 kilometers.
If driving, it would take approximately two hours.
He should be faster; it was estimated that a little over an hour would be enough.
In an instant.
Alucard passed through Drogheda, Dundalk, and several other cities.
He finally entered the territory of Northern Ireland, arriving at a city called Newry.
The key point was that here he saw Star Realm Soldiers!
At this time, just like what was said in the news, the entire Newry had already been placed under mandatory military control.
Making it so that on the street, patrolling Star Realm Soldiers were everywhere, as well as infantry fighting vehicles named 'Star Lion'.
They were certainly not Lieutenant Colonel Konev's troops.
But rather the Fourth Heavy Combined Brigade.
But also directly belonged to Lieutenant General Townsend's Leo Star Group Army.
The mission they received was to occupy Newry and the nearby port city Warrenpoint.
This made Alucard, hidden in the darkness, a little hesitant.
He was thinking whether to continue heading to Belfast or directly collect intelligence here in Newry.
Ultimately, Alucard chose to stay.
The mission Integra gave him was to investigate and clarify the origin and purpose of these people, and what the light gate captured by the camera was.
Since that was the case.
Then there was no need to go to Belfast.
Fortunately, although this Newry is said to be one of Northern Ireland's four autonomous cities and the ninth largest city on the entire island of Ireland.
Its scale is actually just that of a town, with a total population of less than 30,000.
This allowed Alucard to determine the command center's location through the Star Realm Soldiers' routes.
Namely, the Greenbank Industrial Estate on the Newry Riverbank on the south side!
This heavy composite brigade's commander indeed found a good place to deploy the 'Base Vehicle'.
Not only was there a large open ground, but it also allowed fully automatic engineering vehicles to obtain materials on the spot, and next to it there was an inexhaustible water source.
However
When Alucard looked from a distance.
He was surprised to find that the industrial estate looked very normal, but there were always vehicles and soldiers entering and exiting.
The exiting vehicles and people all appeared out of thin air, while the entering vehicles and people, on the other hand, disappeared into thin air.
In the sky, blue attack helicopters also occasionally flew past.
"Phantasm?"
Alucard immediately realized the truth, but such a large-scale Phantasm was truly something he had never heard of, let alone seen before.
This sparked in him an even stronger interest.
He was planning to infiltrate inside and properly 'question' the other side's commander.
"Just who are you people?"
With an excited smile, Alucard once again vanished into the shadow.
Meanwhile.
Inside the Fourth Heavy Combined Brigade's 'MCV' command center.
'Yuri's' alarm sound suddenly sounded.
"Warning! Warning!"
"The Supernatural Energy Radar Tower has detected unknown supernatural energy is approaching!"
"Should we activate the Wind Stone Tower for defense? Should we sound the entire brigade's alarm?"
King Bradley, twenty-four years old this year with the military rank of Colonel, raised an eyebrow and looked with one eye at the specific position displayed on the large screen.
"Activate! Sound it!"
"Permit the Prism Tower to strike at any time!"
"Yes, Commander."
The bright moon hung overhead, and the starlight was brilliant.
The nights in this world always seemed more numerous, longer, and darker than the days.
But this white lighthouse standing on Sea Reef Island was particularly conspicuous.
Its constantly flashing light in the darkness was as if stars had descended upon the human world, guiding those who had lost their way.
The sea waves crashed against the reefs below, making a splashing sound and stirring up bursts of sparkling waves.
A small white yacht came from the east side, reaching the shore and stopping.
Such a commotion caused doubt among the personnel inside the tower, but they couldn't see any figure.
This made him have to return inside the tower to contact others.
However, unseen, a pair of gazes was watching him and this lighthouse named 'Bailey'.
Because it was precisely its existence that prevented Alucard from losing direction on the dark sea.
He had set off from Holyhead, the westernmost point of England.
His destination was precisely this capital of Ireland, Dublin.
Because the distance between them was the shortest.
It's quite laughable to say that the mighty strongest vampire king would actually have this kind of curse, being unable to pass through 'flowing water'.
As for why he didn't choose to take an airplane? It was naturally because he lacked a sense of safety.
If the airplane had a problem on the sea, then he would have to fall straight down.
But on a ship, as long as he protected the ship itself, even if the ship couldn't move, he could still drift with the waves until reaching the shore.
Therefore, Alucard always refused airplanes when needing to cross the sea.
Successfully arriving in Ireland made Alucard feel relieved.
If he had the chance to make a wish.
Perhaps he would prioritize getting rid of this curse.
Other than that.
It would be to see the woman he had deeply loved, who had betrayed him, and who no longer belonged to him, Mina Harker, again.
Alucard was not in a hurry to set off for Belfast.
Instead, he found a decent small tavern in the local Howth Town on Bull Island.
Because he discovered he couldn't get through to Integra's phone.
This was very strange.
"Give me a 'Niya'."
Wearing a red gothic formal attire, a long-brimmed hat, and orange-yellow round glasses, Alucard pushed open the door and walked into the brightly lit tavern.
He made no attempt to hide his unrestrained demeanor.
With a smile on his face, he ignored the many attracted gazes around him.
He walked all the way to the bar counter and casually ordered a glass of the red wine he was accustomed to drinking.
Seeing that he was tall in stature and had splendid attire, none of the patrons were drunk enough to provoke him. They all turned their heads and continued looking at the only television, sometimes exchanging opinions with each other.
Soon, through the news and these people's discussions, Alucard understood the reason why the phone call couldn't get through.
It turned out that it wasn't just him; the entire Ireland had already cut off communication with the outside world.
But they could communicate normally with the Northern Ireland side, while Northern Ireland was unable to contact the United Kingdom homeland.
Clearly, that mysterious perpetrator had regarded Northern Ireland and Ireland as a single national entity.
This made some people in the tavern who supported unification shout loudly, reeking of alcohol.
Meanwhile,
The news also mentioned that the mysterious army occupying Belfast was currently occupying Northern Ireland's major cities.
It is estimated that it won't be long before they will continue to head south and enter the territory of Ireland.
Fortunately, according to news obtained from various channels.
Although they will eliminate police officers, soldiers, and other armed personnel, they did not wantonly slaughter the civilians in the cities.
They merely declared that they would temporarily implement military control.
They also provided a phone number that could be dialed when emergency aid was needed.
For example, if someone at home needed treatment, or there was a shortage of living supplies, they would receive a highly efficient response.
They didn't even cut off electricity or water.
The network could also function normally within the nation; it's just that there was no connection with foreign countries.
Therefore, the host in the news strongly suggested that when encountering the mysterious army during the invasion, it's best not to carry firearms.
This is because Ireland is a gun-control nation.
Citizens can legally possess firearms.
Although they have formulated very strict conditions and review mechanisms.
But the number of people who possess guns domestically is not small.
At least more than Northern Ireland, where private gun ownership is prohibited.
In this situation, once the Star Realm Army comes in, it's truly possible that there will be a large number of casualties.
After all, Star Realm Soldiers will truly shoot and kill all armed individuals within their line of sight.
They won't care if the weapon is in hand or in a holster.
It must be said, this suggestion from the host is truly well-intentioned.
Lastly, she mentioned that the Irish government had already considered actively surrendering to avoid their nation's citizens suffering meaningless casualties.
The meaning in her words was very clear: fighting is definitely unwinnable.
Since the other side isn't wantonly cruel, then don't resist.
Quietly wait for those major powers to come and rescue you!
"Smart politician."
Alucard chuckled lightly, drinking the crimson drink.
He then took out a twenty-pound banknote from his pocket, placed it on the counter, got up, and left.
Two guys with bad intentions exchanged a glance and followed him out.
But they were surprised to find that Alucard had already disappeared without a trace.
This made them look displeased, cursing under their breath, having thought they could rob a 'fat sheep'!
Meanwhile.
Alucard had already vanished into the shadow space and headed north.
Dublin and Belfast are separated by nearly 170 kilometers.
If driving, it would take approximately two hours.
He should be faster; it was estimated that a little over an hour would be enough.
In an instant.
Alucard passed through Drogheda, Dundalk, and several other cities.
He finally entered the territory of Northern Ireland, arriving at a city called Newry.
The key point was that here he saw Star Realm Soldiers!
At this time, just like what was said in the news, the entire Newry had already been placed under mandatory military control.
Making it so that on the street, patrolling Star Realm Soldiers were everywhere, as well as infantry fighting vehicles named 'Star Lion'.
They were certainly not Lieutenant Colonel Konev's troops.
But rather the Fourth Heavy Combined Brigade.
But also directly belonged to Lieutenant General Townsend's Leo Star Group Army.
The mission they received was to occupy Newry and the nearby port city Warrenpoint.
This made Alucard, hidden in the darkness, a little hesitant.
He was thinking whether to continue heading to Belfast or directly collect intelligence here in Newry.
Ultimately, Alucard chose to stay.
The mission Integra gave him was to investigate and clarify the origin and purpose of these people, and what the light gate captured by the camera was.
Since that was the case.
Then there was no need to go to Belfast.
Fortunately, although this Newry is said to be one of Northern Ireland's four autonomous cities and the ninth largest city on the entire island of Ireland.
Its scale is actually just that of a town, with a total population of less than 30,000.
This allowed Alucard to determine the command center's location through the Star Realm Soldiers' routes.
Namely, the Greenbank Industrial Estate on the Newry Riverbank on the south side!
This heavy composite brigade's commander indeed found a good place to deploy the 'Base Vehicle'.
Not only was there a large open ground, but it also allowed fully automatic engineering vehicles to obtain materials on the spot, and next to it there was an inexhaustible water source.
However
When Alucard looked from a distance.
He was surprised to find that the industrial estate looked very normal, but there were always vehicles and soldiers entering and exiting.
The exiting vehicles and people all appeared out of thin air, while the entering vehicles and people, on the other hand, disappeared into thin air.
In the sky, blue attack helicopters also occasionally flew past.
"Phantasm?"
Alucard immediately realized the truth, but such a large-scale Phantasm was truly something he had never heard of, let alone seen before.
This sparked in him an even stronger interest.
He was planning to infiltrate inside and properly 'question' the other side's commander.
"Just who are you people?"
With an excited smile, Alucard once again vanished into the shadow.
Meanwhile.
Inside the Fourth Heavy Combined Brigade's 'MCV' command center.
'Yuri's' alarm sound suddenly sounded.
"Warning! Warning!"
"The Supernatural Energy Radar Tower has detected unknown supernatural energy is approaching!"
"Should we activate the Wind Stone Tower for defense? Should we sound the entire brigade's alarm?"
King Bradley, twenty-four years old this year with the military rank of Colonel, raised an eyebrow and looked with one eye at the specific position displayed on the large screen.
"Activate! Sound it!"
"Permit the Prism Tower to strike at any time!"
"Yes, Commander."
