Rising Rays of the New Century: Tale of the Japanese Empire

Vampire Siblings

March 15, 2101, Night

Tokyo, Japanese Empire

In the first year of the 22nd century, a strange incident was taking place in the futuristic city of Tokyo. In the office where Investigation Division 4 Section 7, led by Juen, was assigned to investigate the case, officers were meeting to discuss the details of the case.

"...So far, there have been six victims, each of whom was found collapsed in Shinjuku during the nighttime. The cause of their collapse was severe anemia due to physical loss of blood, and they had a common human bite mark on their necks. There were no other significant external injuries, and they are not considered to be life-threatening."

Hozumi, one of the attendants, stood in front of the whiteboard and gave an overview of the case. On the whiteboard were photographs of the victims' faces and the crime scene.

"And about this incident... the Japanese government and the Metropolitan Police Department have discovered a possibility. But this has not yet been announced to the public."

After explaining that much, Hozumi stopped talking. At the same time, a heavy atmosphere filled the office.

"At the time of the Return in 2040, a certain race may have infiltrated this country. The Japanese government searched for a long time based on the uncertain information brought by Foreign Affairs. But in the end, they were unable to find them."

Tamura, another member, spoke after Hozumi. He talked of a certain anxiety that the Public Security Police had been harboring for the past 60 years.

"...The vampires, isn't it?"

The word uttered by the fox demi-human Michie Kokonoe is the name of a race that is sung as the strongest of all demi-humans and is the most feared by the Japanese government.

On February 11, 2040, the day Japan returned to Earth from the other world, Terralus, many Japanese who had resided in various parts of Terralus, along with native Terralusians, migrated to Japan. These included demi-humans and the Japanese government granted them permanent resident status as a special measure.

At that time, the Japanese government kept a record of all the demi-humans who entered the country. However, it is confirmed that some of them entered the country by illegal means during the transference period. Furthermore, the Foreign Affairs Police suggested that one of the races that the Japanese government feared the most was among those who had entered the country. The highest and most powerful race in Terralus: the vampire.

"There is no proof that vampires have infiltrated into Japan at this point. But on the other hand, we also cannot prove that they are not here. If this series of crimes were committed by a vampire, it would not be an exaggeration to say that Tokyo is on the verge of a great peril," Nijo commented.

The vampire has the ability to shapeshift and threatening regeneration ability, as well as overwhelming magical power and fighting prowess unrivaled by any other race. They have been feared as the "Devils of the World" and the "Scourge of God." And the most feared of all is their power to suck the blood of their victims and enslave them as "zombies," and create an unlimited number of those zombies. If this power is used, Tokyo will be struck by a biohazard of unprecedented scale.

"The importance of this incident has fortunately not yet been sniffed by the media. And it would be bad for other governments to be aware of it. Let's get this case closed... as soon as possible."

The meeting concluded with the statement from Juen, the young section chief. The officers then returned to their homes.

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