DID W

ound a

ene and finds her way to Lariel's house who immediately called Dracyan after she mentioned "vam

forehead as though what she had told them had greatly brought her pain in th

ateful that she was unh

r with a grave look. "For all we know, touching a vampire's body shortly after death is called unwise in our past--- even today that belief is still followed by some p

he must've somehow managed to

n't think that an ordinary hu

kled in confusion. "Wha

d panic in the public or he would likely end up dead. I don't want to think it but it

ull knowledge of the history killed her, why would they leave her body out there like that? Graydel Woods is ofte

when Lariel spoke again, "Are you r

yes. They nearly appeared like they were alive, warm yet full of wickedness and evil. Iafleur furtively clenches her fist and responded in her most calm voice, "I

a vampire in our modern

ened, like Iafleur, Lariel was also in the state of being surprised. She knew they existed and believes that they were real. But she never had e

burial before anyone else sees her. I've read them in books and seen them in films.

l. "This is not the tim

Woods, carrying their shovels. To avoid attention

approach the river where Iafleur had found the body, her heart suddenly beg

y were greeted by an empty space from w

S-someone already took her b-b

el pondered. "Everyone

to do now? "I know that touching a vampire's body shortly after death is dangerous for their restless spirit could possess yo

even from the past. The fear was too great that every human being would purposely avoid helping someone in need when they were unconscious by

thoughts but she was quick to snap back when she felt a palm landing on her shoulder. It

ur. And if something did, I will prote

"What if that vampire's s

possess if the human is weak-

re before," Dracyan pointed out. "It could be j

hides many mysteries, just like Eibrellion City's history. But if it makes you feel better,

indication be?" Iafl

tongue. "You'll

at the answer.

still. I'll c

ide from her knowledge as a Secretary to the Human Council. Before the two of them crossed paths, Lariel revealed that she has been practisi

re to unfold the depths of magic and learn more but that desire does come without a price to pay. A price not everyone could afford.

elt her body getting lighter for a mom

Iafleur pondered his question and realises that there must be some wa

counterpart the Curse of a Vampire. The only one who can the possession is yourself. If yo

ion City, Dracyan unknowingly leads them both to Central Lake. It is one of the famous lakes in the city and many people go there during th

ntrance was quite filled with people, most of them are pairs of couples and grou

g the lake's fence before them. The fences are only up during the night for th

napped when Drac

eeling?" he so

ill I do? Will I go on a killing spree and kill humans and drink their blood?" She scoffed. "I never thought I'd get myself involved with a vampire i

racyan only chuckled at

'm a believer myself and honestly, I wanted to see one for myself. Since our history depicted them as monsters who attacked and killed the first Human King, I am intrigued to know if those c

can see it personally," Iafleur added. Dracyan confirmed by nodding

the mildly dark environment, Iafleur perceived the sadness that swirled in his coal-black eyes. De

uld finally get to scratch o

ll, they are quite certainly real, Dr

mean?" he ask

ut the Vamp

onfusion. "The legendary Vam

don't often acknowledge her existence in the past. I've only heard a few stories about h

you d

n. "I can believe in hybrids but I can

d Umbran," Dra

fact. That just goes way beyond against nature. That's not how vampires are supposed to be. I guess I should no long

Council do you think have

y spoke of them often but they never mentioned anything about meetin

ul, has no weaknesses, doesn't burn under the sun, could not be killed with a stake through the heart and can use black magic--- the most perilous form of magic. A fearsome creature could no

any years but you seem to know more than I do.

hat could be the reason for that sadness?' Iafleur mentally uttered. His knowledge about the Vampire Queen was quite someth

mile disappeared when Iafleur asked, "Do you really bel

ook, it nearly startled her ha

eir existence with my own eyes and did not just hear them from

leur nodded

ough he asked of her reason for exploring Graydel Woods alone, she delightedly satisfied his

she'd just prefer to move around in the darkness and her vision eventually adapted to d

ont of the mirror while mixing the wine in her glass before taking a sip. But after a moment or two, she hurled the

r unfathomable hatred against vampires and all oth

reated in the first place? Who created them?" she muttered to h

greatly startled her. It was then that she realised how her nails were buried under

ut and the caller ID's name was registered

t is

. How are you feeling now? Did

ng to have someone care for you. It reminds me of something again.' Bef

Thank you. I'm actually feeling a b

be alright on your own tonight? Do you want

iel. And if I do feel a bit diff

I'm putting a tracker on you to keep an

t she held back. "I believe you're ov

ver her reflection slowly vanishing. But even in that