'The Cross and the Vampire' was a classic fantasy novel written by the Japanese manga artist Hachi Maruyama. The story was about the love story between a vampire named Cross and a girl named Shirai Kuroko. In order to save Blackie, who was eaten by the vampires, Cross embarked on a dangerous and adventurous journey, and also launched an intense battle with the vampires. In this process, he gradually understood the true meaning of love.