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"She could be anyone... but she could never be me..."
"Because, because...I am the vampire maid Ruo Keke, and I always have been...and always will be!"
Her bright red eyes were filled with anger, and the trembling in her words could not conceal her crumbling belief.
"Ke'er!" Ruo's mother tried to grab Ruo Keke, but she shook her hand off.
"You mere human, don't touch me! Don't try to sway my loyalty to the vampires with your lies!"
"Ke'er!"
"cocoa!"
The brown-haired vampire girl stormed out the door without looking back, and before anyone could see the tears welling in her eyes, she vanished into black mist.
Chapter 41 What is Eternity?
Wow...
Wow...
The girl sat in a warm bathtub, her long golden hair floating on the surface of the "water," spreading out gently.
She slowly and gently combed her long hair until the liquid soaked into every single strand.
The bath was filled with a thick, scarlet liquid, emitting a pungent, sweet-smelling odor that could send shivers down the spines of ordinary humans.
This was undoubtedly her "bathwater".
They completely enveloped the girl's body in the bathtub, soothing every inch of her skin.
She smiled contentedly; this was the only time she could truly relax.
But that smile vanished in an instant.
wow——
She stood up, and her golden hair, which had been floating in the water, instantly gathered together and swayed back behind her under the natural influence of gravity.
Her smooth, white body was also covered in this viscous, scarlet liquid, but just seconds later, a slight hissing sound came from her skin. Upon closer inspection, it was clear that her body had absorbed it all.
"..."
Click.
Without saying a word, she turned on the shower head hanging above the bathtub.
Hot water poured down, and she raised her head. The hot water gently patted her face, flowing down her soft neck and over her whole body, washing away the sticky scarlet residue left on her skin and hair.
"..."
"Aha."
She sighed softly and raised her right arm.
The showerhead rinsed her slender right arm. The girl scrubbed it with her left hand, her fingers lightly tracing the soft skin.
Crimson eyes followed the fingers that slid across her skin, until they stopped at her shoulder along with her left hand.
"Um..."
The girl was enjoying her bath, but it was time to leave this haven of comfort.
Just like a beautiful dream that you linger in, there will eventually come a day when you wake up.
...
A few minutes later, she stepped out of the bathtub, satisfied.
With a snap of her fingers, a purple breeze swept by. Her damp body and hair instantly dried, exuding a faint, alluring fragrance.
"hehe."
She is always very satisfied with her current seemingly omnipotent self.
As always, she was wrapped in a bath towel, standing in front of the many purple dresses displayed in the wardrobe, looking troubled.
"..."
"Hmm, they're all wearing purple clothes."
She tilted her head.
"Did I used to like purple this much? I..."
She froze, and one of her pupils suddenly turned crimson.
"...What color did I used to like? White?"
But after she blinked, her pupils returned to normal.
The vermilion of the past.
"What am I thinking? I've always loved purple."
She grabbed a set of clothes and sat on the bed to change, as if she knew exactly what to do.
Her long, slender, white feet were once again covered by ornately decorated black stockings, and her purple royal dress clung perfectly to her body. Such tailor-made clothing is truly perfect, fitting, and comfortable. The openwork design at the shoulders and back ensured that her movements wouldn't be hindered even during vigorous activity.
"A bath is so comfortable, it makes me feel refreshed."
"I never knew taking a bath could be so comfortable."
"The pleasure this body can obtain... is far beyond what it used to be."
She fiddled with her blonde hair behind her ear for a moment, then glanced back at the empty bed.
"I really want her to enjoy this too..."
There are two pillows on the bed, but at this blazing midday sun, no vampires are sleeping soundly on it.
"Oh, I almost forgot, vampires seem to be terrified of flowing water, so she can't enjoy a shower."
She smiled slightly and stood up.
"...But it doesn't matter, a human bed is much more comfortable than a cramped coffin. If she can't enjoy a shower, it's good to get her used to a modern, soft, and spacious bed as soon as possible."
crunch--
She pushed open the door to the room, and in the darkness, she could vaguely glimpse a petite figure.
"Sorry for the wait."
As she arrived, the thick black fog around them gradually dissipated, revealing the figure of a silver-haired girl.
The petite, silver-haired girl sat motionless in the chair, unaware that her crown had tilted slightly to one side.
"Little Shirley, that's enough. Being so sad all the time isn't good for your health."
She leaned down beside the silver-haired girl and took her hand.
“My Queen. It is noon, a time when vampires should be resting.”
she said softly.
Would you like to take a shower first, or have a meal first...?
"Would you like to sleep with me tonight?"
Seeing that the silver-haired girl remained unmoved, the blonde girl suppressed the pain that was hard to hide in her eyes and gently embraced her.
"Alright, alright. I'll make the decision for you then."
She took the silver-haired girl's hand, and the girl obediently stood up, and the two walked into the darkness together.
...
"Ah... my Queen Siriote."
On their tightly clasped hands, both ring fingers shone with golden light.
They were a pair of identical rings, a golden covenant made between them, an eternal bond.
"I will always be with you."
...
...
...
"Ah..."
Meanwhile, somewhere far away, another silver-haired girl was yawning leisurely.
"Are you sure you're not going to look for Ke'er? What if she gets lost again?!" Ruo's mother said anxiously.
Ludwig laughed and said, "It's alright, she's a very responsible girl, it was just a momentary impulse. Before long, she'll come back on her own because she can't disobey her mission."
crunch--
"Look, she's back now."
The couple followed Ludwig's gaze toward the door, and Ruo Keke, her face still wet with tears, pushed the door open.
“Miss…this is breakfast for you. I…I thought about it and decided I couldn’t just leave you like this.”
If you could hand the blood cake to Ludwig, then lower your head and stand there silently waiting for her to get angry.
"Oh dear, is Coco worried about me?" Ludwig said, pursing her lips.
Coco turned her head away: "It's because the council assigned me the task of protecting you..."
"Your face and eyes have given you away."
"Young Miss! You, you—"
"Okay, okay, I'm not kidding you anymore."
Ludwig smiled and pushed the blood cake aside. For various reasons, vampires usually do not eat in front of humans.
"Alright. Is there anything you want to say to Coco?" Ludwig looked at the couple.
If her mother looked at her with loving yet guilty eyes, Ruo Keke would avoid her gaze.
"Let...let me touch your hand, Ke'er."
Coco shook her head.
"No. Vampires have a much lower body temperature than humans, there's nothing to touch."
If the mother hesitates for a moment, she will ask again, "Then lift your head and let Mommy take a good look at your face, okay?"
Ruo Keke clenched her fists and glared at her.
"What 'mother'...? I'm not your daughter, Ruo Keke. Human, don't try to get close to us vampires...!"
Just as she was about to continue speaking, her mother hugged her tightly again.
"Humans... stay away from me... sob..."
Coco could have easily pushed her away, but her body trembled and prevented her from doing so.
"What...what's wrong with me?"
This warm embrace, both strange and incredibly familiar, almost completely dispelled any resistance she felt.
But an insurmountable chasm still stood in Ruokeke's heart, leaving her at a loss.
...
Suddenly, Ludwig patted them on the shoulder and smiled slightly at their puzzled looks.
"Alright, you two relax."
"It's time for the vampire mediator to step in!"
Chapter 42 This Life Is Too Long
hum-
Ludwig's eyes glowed faintly, instantly invading and influencing Ruo Keke's consciousness.
"Not being frank has always been Coco's little flaw."
She lightly touched Coco's lips with her fingers.
"Come on, Coco, tell me what's on your mind. If you don't tell me, nothing will be resolved."
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