Koori no Mamono no Monogatari

氷の魔物の物語

75 chapters

24 volumes

1995 – 2003

In the depths of a frozen cave, the ruthless demon Blood has been trapped for decades, his only goal being to acquire the Tear Jewel—a tear of unparalleled purity shed by a human at the brink of death. Despite numerous attempts, Blood has yet to succeed until he encounters his newest target, 18-year-old Ishuca Lake Sierra Vise Ell. Unlike any human Blood has met before, Ishuca faces him without fear and even requests to be consumed, knowing he will soon perish due to a terminal heart condition. Intrigued by Ishuca’s calm demeanor, Blood finds himself developing feelings for the young man and his doomed destiny. Ishuca's health rapidly deteriorates, and he finds himself on his deathbed. Determined to save him, Blood finally manages to create the Tear Jewel and uses it to resurrect Ishuca. Uninformed of the events that unfolded, Ishuca asks Blood if he can travel with the demon on his next journey. Free from his icy confinement, Blood accepts Ishuca as his companion, and together they set out to explore the uncharted territories that await them.