Possessing Nothing Novel (쥐뿔도 없는 회귀)

Chapter 122 - The Vampire Queen (2)

"I've chosen well."

(E/N: as in she's chosen a good next target)

Geniella looked at Lee Sungmin's expression before glancing at the armour that he was wearing and the inside of his large robes appraisingly.

"You seem to be carrying interesting things. One is a familiar. Or is it? ...No, it feels a little different from a normal familiar."

"Wuu... "

Rubia trembled as Geniella's eyes reached her. She couldn't maintain her form and flew out of Lee Sungmin's robes. Rubia sat on the floor, gasping for breath, cold sweat running down her back.

"Cat ears... It's not an Ajin. But it's not human either. What a strange being."

Geniella's eyes flashed. It was one of the various types of magic possessed by the vampire queen, Geniella. Truth Perception. It was the ability to look through someone's existence at a glance. Rubia trembled, and her whole body seemed to break out into goosebumps because of Geniella's inner sense peering into her existence.

"The body was made based on humans, but the soul is not human. There are bones, organs, and blood, but all of it is just for show. Who are you built this way for? The creator who made you? Or for yourself? A well-made doll... No, it's like an artificial spirit. There seems to be a metabolism, but that doesn't mean you need it. What kind of creature should I call you?"

"S-stop... "

"Is it unpleasant to be seen through? Anyone would say that. This magic inspects everything."

Geniella burst into a mischievous laugh. She turned her eyes to look at Lee Sungmin. To be precise, she looked at the armour that Lee Sungmin was wearing.

"Heoju. The nightmare of the South. You have really hit rock bottom... Or should I congratulate you on having survived that way?"

[Hahahaha!]

Heoju burst into laughter at Geniella's words. Lee Sungmin's armour vibrated as Heoju's power soared.

[The little girl's head became thicker. This is why children should be educated well from childhood. That's how they learn proper manners.]

"So? Are you going to educate me starting now?"

Geniella's laughter grew louder. Using her Truth Perception ability, Geniella peered into Heoju's being.

"Your body and soul are completely separated. Did your soul have that strong of a purpose for you to hold on to your existence? I admit it's an unusual case. But compared to when you were in your prime, it's still quite lacking... "

What she said was true. Heoju, at his prime, was one thing, but the current Heoju, with his body and soul separated, couldn't threaten Geniella. It was only natural. Geniella was at the pinnacle of vampires in the land called Eria, and one of the strongest monsters belonging to Predator. Even Gui Lang sect's master, Juwon, who was once called Mad Wolf, was a few steps behind Geniella.

"And you... "

She directed the Truth Perception at Lee Sungmin.

"You are... "

Geniella pouted. After a bit of silence, she tilted her head. Then she rubbed her eyes with her hands and looked at Lee Sungmin again.

"You are?"

There was a hint of surprise in Geniella's voice. It wasn't that obvious, but it was proof of the agitation felt by her. Geniella rubbed her eyes and looked at Lee Sungmin once again. But she still couldn't see it.