I am a Bat

The night was thick with the scent of the forest, the cool air rustling the leaves in a symphony of whispers. David floated just above the ground, his wings outstretched as his crimson eyes scanned the dense woods. His army of bat-demon hybrids hovered in formation behind him, their eyes glowing with an eerie hunger. The power of Muzan Kibutsuji's abilities coursed through him, and every beat of his heart reminded him of his growing strength.

His scouts had discovered something—movement in the woods. A low-level wolf clan, barely scraping by in this unforgiving land, had been making their home at the edge of a nearby forest. It was a small, weak clan compared to David's ever-expanding hybrid army, but still, they posed a potential threat. They were nothing more than a stepping stone in David's ultimate goal, but that didn't mean they wouldn't be useful.

"Let's not waste any more time," David murmured to his bat-demon hybrids. His voice was cool and calculated, and it carried a weight of authority that even his army of hybrids had come to respect. "We are going to turn them into assets."

With a snap of his fingers, his hybrid army dove down into the forest. Their wings cut through the air like sharpened blades, the shadows of their bodies casting a grim aura across the trees. The wolves below, unaware of what was coming, continued to howl and patrol their territory. But it didn't take long for the ominous presence of the bat-demon hybrids to alert them.

The leader of the wolf clan—a large, muscular wolf with midnight-black fur and glowing yellow eyes—raised its head, a growl rumbling in its throat. It was no fool. The wolf could sense something powerful in the air, something unnatural. It barked sharply, signalling to the rest of the pack to prepare for battle.

David watched the scene unfold from above, a cold smile on his face. The wolves bristled with aggression, their fangs bared and their claws unsheathed. But they were no match for the speed and strength of his bat-demons. His hybrids descended with terrifying precision, slashing through the wolves with ease. The air was filled with the sounds of clashing claws, howls of pain, and the sickening crunch of bones.

David remained at a distance, observing with satisfaction. His army tore through the wolf pack, their strength overwhelming the defenders. The wolves fought valiantly, but they were too slow, too weak. David's bat-demons tore them apart, their claws rending through flesh like butter.

The black-furred wolf leader, seeing the rapid fall of its clan, charged at David's lieutenant, a massive hybrid with bat wings larger than the rest. It lunged, fangs bared and eyes wild, but the lieutenant was quicker. In one smooth motion, the hybrid swiped at the leader's chest with razor-sharp claws, sending the wolf leader crashing to the ground with a yelping howl of pain.

David, watching from above, felt the familiar surge of power coursing through him. He didn't need to get his hands dirty—his army was more than capable of handling this task. But there was something more he wanted to do. Something that would ensure these wolves were of use to him beyond the battlefield.

With a thought, David activated Muzan Kibutsuji's abilities. He extended his senses, feeling the blood that flowed through the fallen wolves. The power of the Demon King within him reached out, and with an effortless motion, David began manipulating their blood. His eyes glowed brighter, crimson streaks of power racing along his veins as he used the blood of the fallen wolves to twist and corrupt their very essence.

The air thickened with an unnatural force as David began the transformation. The wolves, who had been lying lifeless on the ground moments before, began to twitch and stir. Their bodies contorted as the demon magic flowed through their veins, turning them into something more—a hybrid between demon and wolf. Their eyes opened, now glowing with an ominous red hue, their fur darker and more twisted, their fangs elongated into sharpened, demonic teeth.

Within moments, the once-proud wolf clan had been reborn as bat-wolf hybrids, loyal only to David. They stood, disoriented at first, but then their new instincts kicked in. Their loyalty was now tied to their new master, David, and they recognized him as their alpha, the one who had given them this power.

David landed gracefully on the forest floor, his eyes gleaming with satisfaction. The newly transformed wolves knelt before him, growling softly, acknowledging their new allegiance. The black-furred wolf leader, now transformed into a demon hybrid, stood before David, its head bowed in deference. Its once-proud yellow eyes were now filled with a mixture of fear and admiration.

"You will serve me now," David said coldly, his voice carrying an edge of finality. "You and your pack are no longer wolves. You are mine, and you will help me build my kingdom."

The transformed wolf-demons growled in agreement, their voices low and guttural. They had no choice but to obey. The power of Muzan Kibutsuji's blood manipulation had bound them to David's will, and they were now part of his growing army.

David turned to face his bat-demon hybrids, who had finished off the last of the wolves still struggling. His army, though small, had proven their worth in this skirmish. And now, they had a new addition to their ranks.

System Update:

Task complete: Defeat the wolf clan. Territory and resources acquired.

You have gained 100,000 EXP.

David's grin grew wider as the system's notification flashed before him. The experience was a welcome reward, but more importantly, it was a sign that his power was growing at an exponential rate. With the wolf clan now under his control, he had gained a new source of strength—one that would help him continue to expand his empire.

"Good," David muttered under his breath. "Very good."

His army was growing stronger, and his forces were now bolstered with a new breed of hybrid warriors. The wolf-demon hybrids would prove to be invaluable in his conquest. With their speed, strength, and loyalty, they would be the perfect soldiers to help him expand his reach.

David raised a hand to the night sky, his wings unfurling as he looked out across the land. The world was ripe for the taking, and he would not stop until every territory, every creature, and every soul was under his rule. The vampire kingdom was just the beginning.

"Prepare for the next phase," David ordered, his voice unwavering. "We move forward. We expand."

With his new army at his back and the power of Muzan Kibutsuji surging through him, David knew that there was no limit to what he could achieve. The world would bend to his will.