Chapter 98: An invitation from a Countess.
"Wait! Victor, do you understand what it means to visit her territory?" Siena squealed and quickly approached Victor.
"I will pay a visit...?" Victor tilted his head as if he didn't understand the problem.
"Idiot! You don't understand anything! Come here!" Siena takes Victor's hand and suddenly pulls him aside.
"…" Lacus, Pepper, Kaguya, and even Eleonor looked at this situation strangely.
"...She definitely ate something bad." Pepper nodded, "Maybe she's interested in Victor now after seeing him fight those two heirs?"
"…" The three women looked at Pepper, and when they saw Pepper displaying a smug face like she'd discovered a grand scheme, they just rolled their eyes.
Outside the mansion, Siena let go of Victor's hand and pulled away, then she started talking to Victor:
"First, do you understand who Eleonor is?"
"Is she a countess?"
"Yes. And if she's a countess, she has territory."
"And what's wrong?"
"The problem is that her territory is not normal."
"Oh? Explain to me." Victor was interested.
Siena felt a little uncomfortable when she saw his smile:
"...Do you remember the gorilla you fought?"
"Big Guy? Yes, what about him?"
'Big Guy? Huh?' Siena didn't understand, but she didn't think too much, she was slowly getting used to Victor's oddities:
"He's a demonic beast, and Eleonor 's territory is infested with these beasts, and by inviting you as a 'special guest', she's basically asking you to fight with her against these beasts!"
"Heh~" Victor's smile grew, "That's good news, isn't it?"
"…Fuck. I forgot about your personality." Siena does a facepalm.
"..." Victor looked at Siena for a few seconds. It was like he was thinking deeply about something, his eyes sparkled a little with interest, and he said:
"...Are you hiding something?"
Sigh...
She sighed.
"I can't say anything, you remember, right? I'm silenced by the magical contract, so only my mother can tell you that."
"Hmm..." Victor started to think again. 'I remember she spoke vaguely about it when I was playing with Eleonor's sword.'
"Oh... But your wife Violet may know something, and she's not bound by the contract." She remembers hearing this from Violet in the past.
"I will ask my wife then." Victor turned and started walking towards the mansion.
"Will you go anyway?" Siena asked.
"Of course, an environment full of demonic beasts, exotic animals that I've never seen in my life? That is very welcome for me~" Victor had a big smile on his face as if he had found a new toy to play with.
"Of course you would…." She felt like she asked a pointless question.
"But I won't go now." His expression suddenly changed to neutral.
"Oh?" Siena looked at Victor.
Victor turned his face and looked at Siena as he displayed a gentle smile, "I'll go spend time with my wives first."
"...Oh." Siena somehow thought Ruby was very lucky to have a husband who cares for her, which is something very hard to find in the vampire community.
"I also want to visit my mom, dad, and my friends... I'm missing them. It's been six long months. I want to see my cat!"
"..." For some reason, Siena thought that the real reason Victor wanted to come back was because of the cat... Then, suddenly, she realized something:
"You will rest?" Siena looked at Victor strangely; 'Is he really Victor? Where is that man who loves to fight? Is he an imposter?'
"Of course not, I'll still fight and train, but I'll just spend time with my family. A lot has happened in a short time, and I haven't had time to appreciate these simple moments."
"I want to take the next step in my relationship with my wives too."
"Oh..." She flashed a small smile, "...That's a good reason."
"Indeed." Victor laughed.
...
Victor went back to the mansion again along with Siena and looked at Eleonor:
"Before making any decision, is this invitation just for me, or is it for my wives too?"
"...It's for your wives too," Eleonor spoke after thinking for a moment.
"I see. In this case, it's okay with me. I will also ask my wives to see if they want to go with me."
Eleonor exhibited a small smile, "...Okay. The invitation period is three months. I expect good news from you." Finishing what she had to do, she walked towards the exit.
When she left Scathach's mansion, Walter and Chloe were already waiting for her.
"He accepted?" Walter asked
"Yes, but he's not going now. He will also ask his wives if they will want to go along with him."
"Lady Eleonor invited the wives too...?" Walter made a strange face. This was not what they agreed on earlier.
After seeing Victor's performance in the arena, she decided that it would be advantageous to bring Victor to her territory to help her with a small problem.
Eleonor initially wanted her master's help, but Scathach refused, she said it wasn't her problem. Yet, because of that, Eleonor decided to ask Victor for help, especially after seeing his fight against those heirs and see how easily he dominated his opponents.
She thought he would be a good help in her territory.
"I thought if I didn't extend the invitation to his wives, he wouldn't accept it, but it looks like I was wrong... It's too late now. I can't go back on my word."
"I hope they're not dead weight."
"It's hard to know. The three women are daughters of vampire counts, and they have great potential. Especially Ruby, who is my master's blood daughter." Despite looking innocent and inexperienced, Ruby hides great potential, and that was her true thoughts about Ruby.
"How much time did you give them to make a decision?"
"Three months."
"Hmm... I think in three months, they will be stronger." Walter said, like an old man, he understands what influences can do in a person's life, and he thinks that when girls see Victor much stronger than before, they will want to get stronger too… And in a way, he was correct.
"Yes." Eleonor nodded, and soon she climbed on top of Chloe.
"iiirrrri, rilinchin..." Chloe didn't look happy.
"Eh...?" Eleonor looked at Chloe with a shocked look.
Feeling her master's gaze, Chloe just turns her face to a random place, she didn't want to be ungrateful to her master, but she was very honest with her feelings, she didn't like it when Eleonor climbed on top of her, but as an ancient friend, Chloe will allow her to ride her.
"She doesn't seem to like you riding her," Walter commented.
"..." A vein popped in Eleonor's head, she flashed a dangerous smile. 'That bastard, he stole my horse... He'll pay for it. I'll look forward to the day he comes to visit my territory.'
...
When Eleonor left the mansion, a conversation was taking place with Victor and the women.
"Speaking of my wives, where are they?"
"They are still in the room," Lacus replied.
"They are being very lazy." Pepper commented in a cute voice.
"..." Siena, Lacus, Kaguyaz, and Victor looked at Pepper with a dry look.
"Fuee...?"
"She really didn't realize what she said, huh?"
"Indeed." Lacus nodded in agreement with her older sister.
"What's it!? Spit it out! Stop talking in codes!"
"We are shocked that you are commenting that my wives are being lazy when you are lazier than they are." Victor was honest.
"... Eh?" Pepper looked at the group again and saw them nodding in agreement with Victor's words. "Ughghgh." She made strange sounds while her cheeks puffed like a squirrel, and then she said:
"I'm not lazy…." Initially, she was going to scream, but slowly her voice wore off, and in the end, she just mumbled under her breath since she herself had realized she was lazy.
"It's okay. You can be lazy." Victor chuckled a little as he patted Pepper's head.
Pepper felt her body tremble when she felt Victor's caresses, she felt good. She looked at him and said:
"Victor..." She looked like she was looking at a great ally.
"But don't overdo it, or your mother will kidnap you and take you to train."
"...!?" Pepper's body shook for a different reason now. "...I won't...I promise!" Her eyes seemed to be glowing with motivation. She didn't want to go back to training! Her mother's training is just inhumane! Not that she was human, but even for a vampire, that training was difficult!
Fear can often be a good tool.
"Where's Yuki?" Kaguya asked in a neutral voice.
"Oh, she woke up a few hours ago, and when she woke up, Violet suddenly showed up and kidnapped her. So now she's helping the girls with something." Siena replied.
"So she's not being completely useless... Good." Kaguya nodded in satisfaction.
"Well, the conversation was good, girls. But I must go take a shower." Victor spoke.
"That's a good idea, you stink…." Pepper put a hand to her nose.
"You're right. But…" Victor sniffed the air a little.
"You stink too."
"Eh?" Pepper made a shocked face.
"..." Lacus and Siena were speechless when they heard Victor's words.
"…Master…" Kaguya did a facepalm. This is not something to say to a girl!
Pepper sniffed her body and realized that Victor was right...
"I will take a shower!" Pepper suddenly turned around.
"Umu, I'll go too." Victor followed Pepper.
"Let's go!" Pepper raised her hands up, screaming, it was like they were going on a big adventure!
When Victor and Pepper disappeared from view by Kaguya, Lacus, and Siena:
"...!?" The girls suddenly realized something:
"Did they just go together now?" Lacus commented in disbelief.
"This is inappropriate! He is a married man! I must stop them!" Siena was freaking out, so she quickly ran towards the bathroom to stop them! They must have a little decency!
"Wait! I will go too!" Lacus' eyes sparkled in amusement.
When the two left, and Kaguya was alone, the Maid said:
"...It surprises me that my master casually went into the bathroom with Pepper, and he didn't even notice it... And being the airhead that Pepper is, she didn't notice either..."
Sigh...
Chapter 99: The Four Clans of Vampire Counts.
Yes, indeed. They're called many names, vampire counts, the pillars of vampire society, the king's trusted families, super vampires.
They have many names that the masses give them, but they are better known as:
The Four Clans of Vampire Counts.
Being only one rank below the king, they are an essential part of vampire society, and, being an essential part of vampire society, they have important duties that are divided into four main subjects.
Military defense, war, economic affairs, and domestic affairs.
The Adrasteia Clan, located in the West, is responsible for military defense. They are the king's shield. They are a strong warrior clan specializing in the art of warfare. Despite holding an important position like this, their Clan is located in a very remote area, and they are very far from the royal capital.
Few know why this Clan is so far removed from civilization, but as part of the Four Counts, they are highly respected by the entire Vampire community.
The Scarlett Clan is located in the north, a region with a cooler climate and an abundance of trees. Just like the Clan Adrasteia, Clan Scarlett lives in a very isolated area from society, and the countess does not have a capital that she takes care of. The reason for this is Countess Scathach Scarlett herself.
Possessor of the title of being the strongest female vampire, she single-handedly supports an entire vampire Count Clan, she doesn't need many subordinates, she doesn't need a city to manage, she just needs herself.
Clan Scarlett is responsible for matters of war. If Clan Adrasteia is the king's shield, Clan Scarlett is the king's spear. In cases of emergency, such as a possible enemy invasion, it is Scathach Scarlett who must assume the role of general and lead a counterattack.
East of Nightingale, a milder place, and in what always seems to be autumn, there is a city that is managed by the Horseman Clan. This is where products like 'blood crystals' are created and sold to all vampires.
Previously, this territory belonged to Clan Fulger, but due to Clan Fulger's recent defeat by Clan Horseman. All authority in this city has been passed to the Horseman Clan.
Responsible for the domestic affairs of the vampire world, the Clan Horseman is behind all the 'food' in this world.
In the south, a more tropical place with slightly warmer climates and plenty of beaches is where the Snow Clan resides.
Clan Snow is responsible for the economic affairs of the entire vampire world, it is they who trade/control the entire economy of the vampire world, and it is they who support small noble families to grow.
Without Clan Snow's permission, you can't do business in the vampire world, and you don't want to stand against this family. Possessing the rare power of fire control, they can burn any disobedient vampire to ashes.
And they are also the only vampire clan that can walk peacefully in the sunlight, and because of that very special characteristic, they are also involved in international politics. They are the ones who trade and come into contact with other races and the vampire community who live in the world of humans when the situation is needed.
After all, for vampires who live in the human world, Nightingale is heaven on earth for them.
Despite having so many powers in the vampire world, vampire count clans cannot make major decisions without the direct approval of the king.
Like it or not, they are servants of the king, and few dare openly challenge the king's sovereignty, the only being... Wrong, the only woman mad enough to do this is Scathach Scarlett.
And despite openly challenging his sovereignty several times, the king does nothing. Why? Scathach Scarlett is just that important... her knowledge, her experience, and especially her power can greatly help vampire society as a whole.
And this woman was having a very interesting meeting now...
In a mansion located slightly in the center of Nightingale's territory, a meeting was taking place.
"Where is my son-in-law?"
A woman wearing a rather noble white dress spoke, she had pale skin like all vampires, long blonde hair, and blue eyes, she looked very much like her sister Victoria Rider.
This woman's name was Annasthashia Fulger, the birth mother of Sasha Fulger and former holder of the title of vampire count.
"Bitch, what are you doing here? Why don't you go back to your husbands? Your hole must be feeling lonely right now." Said a woman wearing spandex pants, a black shirt with an animal coat, and small black glasses on her face.
She has long white hair and golden eyes, she is Agnes Snow, the birth mother of Violet Snow.
"Oh~?" The woman flashed a small smile, "But if I'm going back to my husband's, I'm going to bring your husband along with me too. The poor bastard must be bored with just having you as a wife."
"Bitch…" Agnes' golden eyes seemed to be glowing brightly, the room around her started to get warmer.
'Hehehe~ So easy.' Annasthashia thought. She knew how to deal with Agnes. After all, this woman had a sick obsession with her husband, and if she just mentions her husband's name a few times, she'll be pissed off.
The room suddenly got colder, and Agnes flashed a small smile:
"Airport chest."
"Huh!?" A vein popped in Annasthashia's head.
"Isn't it? With your attractiveness, you could never conquer a man, and, because of that, you have to kidnap them. After all, you don't have confidence in your own appearance!" Agnes wrapped her arm around her chest like she was showing off how big she was.
"Haaah! At least I'm not a dairy cow who has insecurities with her relationship! Because you are afraid, right? You're afraid your precious 'Darling' will be stolen by other women!"
"Huuuh!?" A vein popped in Agnes' head.
"HaHaHa~" Hearing a familiar chuckle, the two women looked at the woman who was sitting on an ice throne elegantly.
"You guys never change, huh?" Scathach wore a mocking little smile.
"Humpf!" The two snorted and turned away.
"How long do you think it will take them to fight again, William?" A white-haired, violet-eyed man wearing a white suit asked the man beside him. The two of them were sitting on a sofa a little way from the three women.
"Hard to say, considering Natasha and Agnes are like cat and dog." The man replied, he had short blond hair and green eyes and was wearing a medieval nobleman's garb.
This man's name is William Salvatore Florence, he is Annasthashia's first husband, and he is also Sasha Fulger's biological father.
And Natasha was what he called his wife since her name was too long.
"Indeed." Adonis, Violet's father, agreed.
William looked at Adonis out of the corner of his eye; 'Has he become more beautiful?'
Adonis ignored William's gaze and looked at Scathach; 'She's still beautiful as ever….' He flashed a gentle little smile.
He felt very grateful for Scathach because it was this woman who saved him from a very precarious situation in the past...
"Darling...?" Agnes suddenly looks at Adonis with a dangerous look.
"What is it, Honey?" He continued to smile with the same gentle smile. Like a war veteran, he knew very well how to treat a woman…especially the crazy ones like Agnes.
"Hmm..." Agnes continued looking at Adonis for some time, seeing that his smile was going to her, she felt satisfied but was still suspicious, "Nothing..."
Agnes' instincts were on high alert, she knows that Adonis feels something for Scathach. Considering, the suspension bridge effect must have been activated when he was saved by this crazy woman in the past, and because of that, she didn't let her guard down!
'Tsk, I didn't want to bring my Darling to this place...' Agnes grumbled.
"Where is my son-in-law?" Annasthashia asked again.
Scathach looked at Annasthashia with a neutral gaze, "Natasha, do you intend to take back your title of vampire count?"
"Huuh?" Natasha didn't understand Scathach's question, she just wanted to know about her son-in-law!
"Answer my question."
"..." Natasha continued looking at Scathach for a few seconds, then she replied:
I'll take it back in the future..."
"Hmm." She made a confirming sound, she seemed to be thinking of something.
"Satisfied? Now, where is my son-in-law?" Her eyes sparkled with curiosity, she saw Victor's performance in the arena, and the way he used her Clan's lightning power, the way he dominated his opponent, made her very curious! Not to mention that man has the powers of the three clans!
'Why did my beloved daughter hide him from me?' Natasha asked herself.
She totally forgot about Tatsuya, her sister's son.
"That's something I want to know too... Who would have thought that boy would become that..." Agnes' eyes were similar to Natasha's, and they were sparkling with curiosity.
Initially, she had no interest in Violet's new 'toy', but seeing this man in action… totally stunned her! A vampire who can use all three powers! And perfectly! Her curiosity was running wild, she wanted to know more about him!
"..." Scathach rests her head in her hand and looks at the two women with a bored face.
"…I'm feeling this is going to end badly…." Adonis muttered.
William, who heard the words of Adonis internally, began to prepare himself to flee at any time from this place as quickly as possible. He didn't want to be caught in the crossfire of these crazy women!
Even though one of these crazy women was his wife, he didn't want to get in the middle of a possible fight between these women. Although he is sure that in the end, Scathach would win the fight.
It's not that he doesn't trust his wife… It's just that he can't imagine Scathach losing a fight; that woman is just on another level.
Scathach held up a finger, "First, he is not your son-in-law. He is MINE. Only mine."
"Huh...?"
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