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“Hitomi, do you want to stay here?” (Sia)
“......” (Hitomi)
She gently placed Hitomi on the ground, clearly feeling just how depressed she was. As a vampire, Sia had absolutely no idea why this was happening. The normally practical girl’s emotions overwhelmed her again and she stumbled a few step back into Sia embrace, quietly sobbing.
When you cried, you couldn’t let anyone see. When you cried, you couldn’t make any noise. Just where were these thoughts coming from?
I didn't know. I didn't care. I didn't want to think about anything.
Why did my thoughts jump off in all directions, making me feel so numb? Why did I think about these things?
Really, I just wanted to cry, although I had no idea why.
Why did it always circle back to me thinking about those miserable days when I was a boy?
Why did my father detest me so much?
Why did my father think I should have just tolerated it?
(TN: I believe it’s a reference to the abuse he received from her father before her change.)
Why did my father pretend to be reasonable, only to do unreasonable things?
Why did my parents repeatedly have to take everything of importance away from me?
I didn’t know. I DIDN’T KNOW! I never did anything wrong. I never resisted my father. I was always submissive. Was I just not good enough? Was I nothing but a burden to them?
Obviously, I was just scared to death and that would make anyone think about their past. I just didn’t understand why I couldn’t stop crying. Why?
I bit my lip to stifle my crying. If someone heard me, they’d hate me. I didn’t want to be hated. I had nothing left.
My original wish, to be safe and loved, was my greatest hope.
“No, your wish has come true!”
A voice floated up from the depths of my mind. Was that System?
‘Open your eyes and see if you have found it. The loving embrace you wanted and a place you can call home.’
The voice was very gentle and comforting, like the soft warmth of spring after a long cold winter.
I slowly open my eyes and Sia was there, holding me.
Sitting in her lap, her arm tightly wrapped around me, holding me close and gently wiping my tears away. Just being held by her was so comforting and slowed my overactive mind.
“Hitomi, I'm hungry.” (Sia)
“……” (Hitomi)
I took back what I had just thought!!
Umm… Wait, was I forgetting something?
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“I apologize elders; the executive department couldn’t find where they went.”
In a meeting room, several elders sat around a table covered with red cloth. The elders held dignified expressions, only the young girl dressed in a white and red-trimmed dress acted normally, as she stood in the doorway.
“Elders, if her ability really is vector manipulation as stated, when she grows up, I’m afraid only the black flame of destruction can stop her.” The ‘Elder’ said before anyone else could say anything.
“It's going to need to be at least that strong,” he continued after drawing a breath.
“So you're saying if we can’t control her growth, it would be better to erase her,” another elder said as he switched into a more comfortable position.
“I always thought you were a gentleman. How can you be so evil? Even so, I have no intention of dying. Why would you be so cruel?” Four of the elders yelled, hitting the table as they stood up.
“Regardless, she is nothing more than a newcomer who just woke up. Although, she does have considerable potential and she is still relatively dangerous if left unchecked. This country has so many people that it doesn’t matter if it’s a good country, as long as problems are dealt with. Besides, we are accountable to the state in these kind of matters. As for our restless young miss, does this matter still not bother you?” The ‘two Elder’ stated looking at the other elders with a strange look in their eyes.
“You!!!” other elders say flustered, but they couldn’t refute their logic.
“I also agree with the ‘two Elders’.” One of the female elders stated calmly.
“Hua Ling, didn't you always like that child? How can you say that?” The expression of the four elders was very startled. Ling remained in her seat, unsure of how to respond to their questions.
“Of course I do. The opinions of the ‘two elders’ have been heard by everyone. If we can’t control her, we can only take special measures. In the end, her life, or death, all depends on her own attitude.” (Ling)
During the meeting, the Hua siblings hadn’t express their opinions. The reason was simple; the two siblings didn’t have the status of Hua Ling. It's not that Wei’s ability was less than Ling’s, but after accepting that the side effects were permanent, he took over his sister’s identity and gave up his original position. Not to mention the sister who took over her brother’s identity had far less talent.
The meeting was continued and new search options were discussed, but at present, the situation was very unfavorable. I don’t know why Hitomi suddenly left, but Hitomi had put herself in a very bad position. Now I had the responsibility to protect her. Even if I couldn't do it openly, I could do it secretly.
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“Where should we go?” Hitomi asked with her arms wrapped around Sia’s waist. Looking at her expression, she seemed to be in a much better frame of mind.
It was worth mentioning that currently Sia was flying while holding Hitomi. Hitomi’s casual expression would lead you to believe that this was an everyday, normal event.
Was she stupid? Sia thought when she looked at Hitomi.
“Would you please at least act as if you are the master? Are you sure about this, it’s quite dangerous.” (Sia)
What she said sounded very warm, but the tone was full of disappointment.
“I don't care. In the end, wherever you go, I will be with you. I don't have to eat, but you still need blood. I want nothing else to do with other people.” (Hitomi)
Hitomi said watching her silvery-white, knee-length hair flutter in the airflow.
“Good. Although, it’s not as if I would ever leave you, I’m your pet.” (Sia)
Sia said, while she slowed down, afraid Hitomi would lose her voice trying to scream over the sound of the wind. A short time later, Hitomi spoke again.
“Didn't you listen to the old guy? He said there were other vampires in this world. Don’t you want to go and look for them?” (Hitomi)
Hitomi asked without thinking. When she realizes what she had said, she unconsciously covered her mouth with her hands, resulting in her almost falling out of Sia’s hands.
“Don't be silly. I'll take you to eat a lot of wonderful things, after I conquer the vampire community in this world!” (Sia)
She said while looking at Hitomi's panicky expression and thinking that her reaction was quite funny, making her smile and lifting her mood.
Was Hitomi really stupid? Maybe so. It was foolish to only think of having a good time. Sia had no way to understand this kind of behavior. Was there a meaning to suffering? Maybe she has a reason for it.