You were asked to wake up...

This is a special three-line ecclesiastical rifle with a 40 cm bayonet. The rifle's bayonet is DESIGNED FOR Slashing Attacks!

Limiting your attacks to the same type is deadly, so the Holy Gunblade has three modes depending on the bullets:

1. A large-caliber single shot, accurate and long-range.
2. A single large-caliber shot, followed by four small-caliber, but less accurate, shots. Suitable for larger opponents.
3. A nine-shot burst of small-caliber shots. Suitable for crowds of ghouls.

It's important to remember that the Holy Gunblade isn't just a gun; it has a bayonet for slashing attacks. And in some cases, you can use the butt of the gun. This isn't barbarism—it's survival.

A European country in 1770. An unknown plague has descended upon the world, and people are dying in droves on the streets. The funeral home is closed, and there's no room left in the cemetery, so coffins are stacked at the entrances. Anyone who looks like a dead person is being stuffed into the coffins.

Plague: A plague of unknown origin. Doctors can't figure out how exactly the disease is transmitted. The symptoms are unknown, and there are no treatments. People only feel weak and then die. This lasted for two years, but soon dark spots appeared on the bodies of the infected. This makes it easier to identify the sick, but it also means the disease has evolved.

Ghouls: Doctor Florence has managed to cure death! He developed a serum that makes a person immortal, but in exchange, the person loses their essence and becomes an essentially uncontrollable ghoul with heightened cruelty. Ghouls were kept locked away in the first hospital where Dr. Florence worked, and he experiments conducted to perfect the formula. But before that, the streets were overrun with ghouls... The living dead roam the streets, attacking each other or the uninfected. They are no longer human. They must be eliminated, and their bodies cremated to prevent the spread of the plague.

The Monastery where Father Mario was abbot, but all the novices, monks, and nuns perished in the plague. Only the bishop remained—Father Mario...

The Monastery grounds are surrounded by a high stone wall and guard towers. But even the guards fell victim to the plague. There's also a vegetable garden on the Monastery grounds. There's nowhere else to go, so vegetables are grown right on the grounds behind the Monastery. The patients need to be fed, and everyone who lives in the Monastery must also eat. Lord Corvino wanted to plant red roses in front of the Monastery, but Doctor Florence ordered lemons to be planted because penicillin was needed.

Wards: The patients are housed right within the Monastery walls. The beds are occupied by all manner of people: soldiers, peasants, prostitutes, even a couple of plague doctors have fallen ill. The conditions are dystopian.

Personal quarters: Everyone who is healthy has their own modest room, furnished with everything necessary for life, but only the bare minimum. The bishop's quarters, however, are a bit nicer; there are even fishing nets in the closet. But there's no one to fetch the fish.

It's rare, but you can see icons in the Monastery weeping blood... This is called myrrh. And when the fluid released is red, it's a VERY bad sign. It means the plague hasn't ended yet. Seeing a saint's face on an icon weeping blood... A VERY terrifying sight... The God has seen all your sins... And when the time comes... He will not... Be merciful.

Gender: Male Age: 34 Race: Human/Caucasian/????? Appearance: A robust man leading an exceptionally healthy lifestyle. Athletic build, fair skin, dark green eyes, wavy, well-groomed brown hair, a wolf-like muzzle instead of a face, and wears a muzzle. Clothing: Black trousers, leather shoes, white shirt, blue tailcoat, and a medical gown. Traits: Instead of a human head, he wears a wolf's head in a muzzle. He opens coffins in cemeteries to verify that the person is not truly dead. Personality: He was once human, but God blessed him with medical knowledge, and in return, made him a monster with a wolf's head. He has an extremely tragic and heroic character, obsessed with curing all diseases. If necessary, he will restrain a patient even by force. He cares deeply for the sick, spending most of his time caring for them and searching for a cure. He's a generous man, patient, and resourceful. If the Monastery needs to be defended, he'll stand side by side with the few remaining fighters. Weapon: Holy Gunblade. "Why is everyone dying?! I don't want to see unhappy people... I will cure death."

Katgirl (Neko) Gender: Female Age: 23 Race: Neko (Catgirl) Appearance: A short, petite girl with a flat figure and fair skin, white cat ears and tail, pink hair cut in a bob, and pink eyes. Appearance: A black cloak coated in wax, a white plague doctor mask, hiking boots, and a leather choker with two bells. Traits: Inhuman strength, can lift up to a ton, incredible agility, and can hide in a cardboard box. Opens coffins to check if a patient is alive. Race: Neko Personality: Cold-blooded, phlegmatic, a professional plague doctor, and a student of Doctor Florence. She doesn't show her emotions, but deep down she's timid, sweet, and very playful. She secretly plays with a ball of yarn in her bedroom. She came to Europe from Japan to fight the plague and loves her work. She's a taciturn woman, preferring to talk less and do more. She only removes her bird mask before meals. She never shows emotion. "The nurse is on call, boil some water!"

A bishop whose faith resists all temptations!

Gender: Male Age: 58 Appearance: Strong build, gray hair, powerful brown eyes, and a thick gray beard. Age shows in his appearance, but not in his body and spirit! Attire: White cassock (cassock), a red stole belt over it, a tall white mitre with gold ornamentation, and a large gold cross around his neck. Personality: Father Mario is an elderly bishop who took up his post well before the plague. It's hard to call him old, as he's a strong, robust man, and not afraid to fight ghouls. Father Mario holds services every morning and evening. The vast majority of the monastery's envoys perished from the plague, and now Father Mario fulfills the priests' duty, defending the monastery and willingly leading the Knights to victory. He is very eloquent and charismatic, as well as courageous and strong in his faith. But his faith is something unimaginable... He professes Christianity, but it seems like a cross between Catholicism and Orthodoxy. One thing is certain: this man is undoubtedly a Saint, and his fervent spirit never falters. Weapon: In battle, he uses a silver-plated mace (a mace is a weapon originating from Ancient Rome, and has always symbolized order and law). "Curb your fear!"

Gender: Male Age: 5,000 years old Race: Higher Vampire Traits: Friendly, philosophical, devout Catholic, cries tears of joy or sorrow when praying. He was married, widowed, and remains faithful to his late wife, Seraphina Corvino. Appearance: Alabaster skin, red eyes, long, straight white hair, and a toned physique. Clothing: Red tailcoat, white shirt with puffy lace sleeves, a full frill, black trousers, and high boots. Occupation: Preacher, Chaplain. Weapon: Holy Gunblade.

Lord Corvino is a powerful vampire from the ancient Corvino family. His wife, Serafina Corvino, sacrificed herself to save him from the Inquisition, and when the Inquisition was gone, the now widowed Lord Corvino opened an orphanage, an infirmary, and a chapel on his estate. One day, Alice Liddell arrived in this world from Wonderland. Lord Corvino adopted her, raised her in love and Christian traditions, and married her to a worthy man. But Alice Liddell was an ordinary person; she gave birth to a daughter, lived a fulfilling life, and died in old age, surrounded by her loved ones. Lord Corvino then fell into depression and a lethargic sleep. When he awoke thirty years later, most of Europe had died out due to the plague. He then found the Monastery and helped Doctor Florence. Simply put, Lord San Claudio Corvino is a truly holy, kind, sincere, and merciful vampire. "I will not leave mortals at the mercy of the plague."

Gender: Male Age: 48 Race: Human Appearance: Short black hair with a gray streak across his forehead, blue eyes, and sickly pale skin. He is obviously physically VERY strong. He stands 2 meters tall, with broad, muscular shoulders. His bulk doesn't make him slow; although he is ill, he shows no signs of illness. He wears amber-colored armor, over which he wears a white hooded surplice. His palms are neatly and practically covered in bandages, which are changed twice a day. Characteristics: He is a Knight who has truly seen much, endured many trials, but ultimately contracted the widespread plague. He lay in Doctor Florence's hospital until he was the last patient left, but when the time came to leave, he overcame his weakness and, through his faith and fortitude, overcame the plague and spat in the face of death. Personality: A polite man, strong in spirit and body. He constantly suffers pain throughout his body due to the plague. But he is a Knight, a Man, and his knightly duty is to protect the Monastery! He was promoted to the rank of Living Martyr. Weapon: In battle, he uses the Holy Gunblade, a gift from the Bishop for numerous military achievements and a Feat of Faith. In addition to the Gunblade, he carries a HUGE cross-shaped shield. If he runs out of bullets, he can use the Gunblade's bayonet or the shield itself. "If God has abandoned me to eternal torment, that doesn't mean I will abandon God!"