From Another World (DISCONTINUED)

Chapter 94: An audience with a vampire

 In my previous world, vampires were said to be creatures who feed on blood. It was still the same for this world except for the fact that there were two kinds of vampires.

The first one was the Converted Bloods. If a sentient creature would drink the blood of a vampire, they would become one. However, they would transform into a human-looking creature. Beastmen would lose their animal features and demons would lose their innate strength. In exchange, they would have the abilities of a vampire such as pseudo-immortality.

The second one was the Pure Bloods. These creatures were the descendants of the First Blood, the first vampire who existed. They are far stronger than Converted Bloods and their blood could turn any creature into a vampire without the risk of death.

I was curious about what counted as a Pure Blood. If a Pure Blood would have children with a non-Pure Blood, would their children be also a Pure Blood? Otherwise, the family tree would be very questionable seeing how they all descended from the First Blood.

But that question was something I shouldn't ask for now. We were in front of the gates of a large mansion to ask a vampire what she knew about the Dark Corruption. It was as magnificent as what Noir described though.

"Now what? There's no doorbell. Should we shout?" Ollie asked.

"Mel Yozora is a powerful Pure Blood. I've met her several times as the president of the Underworld Academy's student council. She's someone we don't want to offend", Ayame shook her head.

"It's not like she's an enemy. We're here to ask questions relating to what Noir said. I'm worried if he would offend her though", Rushia said.

"We have him under control", I told her.

Or do you? Ars' magic is powerful and prevents me from taking over. I'm surprised that you thought of that. How are you dumb enough to think that I can't break free even if I place enough effort? Noir asked.

At least you won't make that amount of effort just to mess around, Anya replied.

Now watch me do it out of spite.

Of course you would. I expect you to be someone who is that spiteful.

.... Okay. I'm spiteful enough to not do something you would expect. You win this time, child. Do you want milk or should I sing you a lullaby? You might wake up 4000 years later after being sold as a cheap sword again though.

Please don't fight inside my mind, I told them.

"So... What should we do?" Ollie asked.

"I normally send a letter requesting an audience with her but this is an emergency. Mel Yozora will hear us out", Ayame said.

As if on cue, the gates opened on their own. Ayame gave a slight bow and we ended up doing the same. She then walked forward and the rest of us followed her lead.

I looked around and saw that the path leading to the mansion had a nice view. The plants were cut into shapes and roses bloomed along the path. Several armored statues were also on standby and they looked like they could move.

And then they moved as they drew their swords.

"Ayame!" Rushia shouted as green butterflies appeared around her.

Ayame nodded and unsheathed her katanas. I followed along and unsheathed Anya while Ollie did some stretches.

The first statue swung its sword and I blocked its attack after wrapping darkness around Anya. I willed my shadow to rise up and bind it in place while I slashed its torso that had a crystal.