Chapter 20
Chapter 20: The Scarlet Blood Region
The Scarlet Blood Region was known as the resting place for the first great demonic clan of vampires . Despite being situated in a place where a human city used to exist, its architecture style left zero traces of mankind . The human ruins that should’ve been here had all been used up for materials or just basically thrown away . Even though only 30 years had passed, the transformation of the former human cities was so complete, that it was as if several centuries had already passed since then .
The concise and symmetrical western-style buildings with giant pillars that seemed to rise out from the ground . Its color palette was a contrasting mix of light and darkness . The characteristics created a natural sense of elegance, grandeur, and rich romanticism in the sight of the viewer .
A clear hue of scarlet replaced the normal pale blue of the skies . When observed from afar, it would resemble a floating, bloody-colored fortress, seemingly inharmonious with the blue skies surrounding it .
Humanoid-shaped beings moved about in the city’s streets and alleys . If it weren’t for the absurdly fair skin of the pedestrians or their unconventional fashion sense, one would perhaps be unable to perceive any difference compared to the human cities .
At this moment, in a castle situated in the capital of the Scarlet Blood Region where the imperial court laid .
The external walls of the palace castle were painted and interweaved with blood-red and greyish-black colors, it would emulate the feeling of despair . While around it, a series of black and thorny fences were surrounding the imperial courtyard and its interior, almost like a group of vigilant soldiers . The massive size of the castle paired with its ice-cold material and color palette emanated a seemingly bleak atmosphere as a trace of terror could be felt to the point that one would start to revere it .
However, the lanterns that were within its colored glasses radiated a warm and gentle radiance . They landed on the fluffy carpets that were on the cold stone bricks and the cherry-colored wallpaper decorated around the castle walls, it would wipe out the gloomy and cold atmosphere that permeated the castle . What took its place would be the somewhat along the lines of the proverbial ‘innocent and adorable atmosphere of a maiden yearning for love’ .
The outcome of this was a huge disparity within the internal and exterior of the city as they gave out a strong sense of dissonance . Those who weren’t in the loop may even think that they were in a game, that the computer had retrieved the wrong level’s settings .
Within the great halls of the castle, there was a blood-red and greyish-black throne made of precious stones that were shaped in a sharp claw . A silver-haired, petite girl was elegantly sitting on it in a graceful manner while graciously carrying a porcelain teacup adorned with gold stripes . Her composed complexion, slightly narrowed eyes, and exquisite body would resemble a cute hamster that was in the middle of deep sleep .
However, only the people who truly knew who she was would deem that she was only harmless on the surface .
“If someone were to ask me now whether there would be a secret art that could shove the soul of an extremely wicked demon king into the body of a loli, I would definitely say that it exists . ” This was Ji Bai’s appraisal of her .
This appraisal was something he gave during his break time after going through lessons such as the ‘Nobility’s Etiquette’, ‘Raising a lady’, ‘Ethnic customs’, and ‘Vampire’s Friendship Characteristics’ every day; He would bury his head into his blanket as he would sobbingly mutter them out, making doubly sure that his voice was soft .
However, that was the new normal for him . Cursing before he slept was originally in Ji Bai’s to-do list every day . He would feel unwell all over if he was to skip this routine for one day . If he was to make a necklace from the obscene words he had used on Lilias, it would be enough to revolve the equator 3 times .
Nevertheless, horses can stumble just as humans can make mistakes . There are times where Ji Bai, the unparalleled actor, would be found with a loose lip . He had cursed while he was happy in his own world, sadly, Lilias heard it .
“Spitting out vulgar and disgusting words from your mouth now? Bai Ji1? So . . . You have treated the teachings we administered every day as hot air and just brushed it off? No worries~ Your mother is a very patient woman~ In order to eradicate your barbaric character and flaws, I will be giving you more lessons henceforth~” Lilias’s face had an innocent, childlike smile while her puerile, loli voice had a therapeutic effect to it .
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“W Wait . Hold on a moment! The only free time I currently have left is my mealtime and sleep time . How are you going to add these lessons in?”
“Shouldn’t it be obvious? By reducing your sleep time, of course~ Sleeping a few hours less wouldn’t harm a vampire’s health anyways~”
“Are you a demon?!”
“Oh my~ You’re actually using such a nasty word like ‘demon’ to slander your own mother . It seems like the number of lessons you have scheduled still aren’t enough~ How about we remove your sleep time then? That way you wouldn’t have the time to shout these obscene words that you love so much even if you want to~”
“You! . . . Uwa!~” Ding ding ding, K . O .
The interaction above roughly summarized the everyday life of Ji Bai and Lilias . From that day on, he definitely had one more person other than his parents that he feared on this Earth . However, he would definitely refute this claim .
“You appear to have some doubts~” Lilias, who was on her throne, indifferently took a sip of her red tea . The corners of her mouth formed an indescribable smile as she spoke to the maid who was attending to her .
“In response to her Majesty’s words, this lowly servant wouldn’t dare…” The quiet servant who was silently attending to Lilias, had heard Lilias talking to her and was immediately startled like a frightened bunny .
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Who wouldn’t understand the rationale that ‘being with a king was just like being with a tiger’? What’s more, the person in front of her was a temperamental and evil dragon . The maid didn’t dare to show the slightest degree of neglect .
“Well, there’s no harm in saying it . I’m not a demon anyways, what are you so afraid of?” Lilias drew out a smile as she placed her teacup to the side .
“When you answered the castle earlier, your eyes were drifting non-stop around the interior decorations~ Do you have any questions?”
“This lowly servant knows her mistake now! This lowly servant ought not to look around, I deserve death…”
“Haah~” Lilias slowly heaved a sigh as she looked at the maid who was repeatedly lowering her head and apologizing . One could clearly see that she was so frightened that she was about to kneel down and cry .
“You’re not as interesting as Bai Ji . As I thought, my daughter is the best~”
“Eh? . . . Bai Ji? Do you mean your royal highness, Bai Ji?” The maid was in a daze as she subconsciously asked .
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“Yes~ These human-type decorations were what she suggested that I should put up . ” She revealed a faint smile as she seemingly thought of something .
“ . . . But, your lowly servant here seemed to overhear that the Royal Highness, Bai Ji, had apparently moved out recently . Are you not worried about her? The chancellors are apparently very worried about this…” Under the spurring of her own budding curiosity, the maid opened her mouth and asked .
“Hey~ I can almost see the bottom of the cup . ”
“Oh!” The maid immediately replenished the red tea inside Lilias’s cup .
“Oh well~ It’s just a small child’s tantrum . There’s nothing to be concerned about . However, speaking of which, I am indeed a bit unaccustomed to sleeping without that pillow anymore~ However…” Lilias narrowed her eyes . “She seems to be a bit too naive to believe that she can escape from my palm this easily . Huhu, I have to choose a good time to crush her delusions to pieces, it should finally make her understand her place and identity . ”
“She’s quite a special existence . After turning into a vampire, she can still remain in her former human body . This is something that even I had not anticipated~” Lilias gave a meaningful smile .
‘The reason why she could barely keep her human form was probably because of the knight’s creed she held on to, alongside with her sense of belonging as a human . ’
‘So what if your conviction is firm? There will definitely be a day…’
Lilias gazed beyond the window as she slightly raised the corner of her lips .