Realizing the situation was getting more complicated, King Darko's decided to live together with Queen Meralda who had served him for a long time. King Darko's thought, with his being with Meralda, maybe could ease Andros' suffering a little. Incidentally at that time, Queen Meralda's attitude was quite similar to that of Queen Mitra, Andros' mother.
After thinking for a moment, Queen Meralda finally decided to give in. Queen Meralda had to carry out all her plans all along. When Queen Meralda saw Andros again, her eyes immediately changed to normal.
"Andros," called Brandi trying to calm Andros.
Andros didn't react. Andros seemed to be trying to control his emotions. Andros Don't let me lose consciousness in that place. Andros's eyes were still dark blood red, almost covering his entire body.
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Draynes tried to calm Andros down. Very cautiously Draynes drew closer to Andros. This was done because only Draynes had advantages in self-control, including controlling emotions.
All of that will work if Andros is willing to cooperate. If not, then that control will only make anyone worse off.
After being near Andros—at a fairly safe distance, Draynes held Andros's hand followed by Brendi who was also near them. Meanwhile, Queen Meralda prefers to remain silent. At a time like this, they had no other choice but to be quiet and watch what happened next.
Draynes seemed to have a little trouble finding the point of self-control in Andros' body. Realizing this, Brendi helps Draynes carry out his duties by channeling all his thoughts to Draynes. Only then did Draynes finally manage to control Andros' emotions and thoughts.
It happened because Andros wanted to, in other words, Andros was the one who helped Draynes and Brendi find the point of self-control that was in him by being calm and full of concentration. Along with that, Andros' eyes began to change as usual, without any more blood-red color.
"Andros," called Brandi to make sure that Andros was back to normal.
"Shut up, don't let that strange power come again. I'm so sick of it," Andros said while seeing Queen Meralda and Naomi.
It was clear that Andros was very upset.
"Okay, you might indeed be mad at me. But remember Andros, you have chosen the third option and I have also determined the time limit you have. For that, try to have fun," said Queen Meralda. Then the vampire queen sees Naomi.
"Naomi, stay here with them, I have to go."
"W-what did the Queen say, why did the Queen have to leave? Why do I have to live alone here? What if later…"
Naomi's words automatically stopped when she saw Queen Meralda's sharp gaze.
"Naomi, you have excellent self-healing abilities, so you definitely won't be wiped out."
"What does the Queen mean, didn't the Queen herself say…, forget it, the Queen will never think about it."
Naomi is disappointed, even more so when she sees Andros and his friends. Naomi grew increasingly restless.
In the harsh reality, Naomi was made a sacrifice.
***
"Shhh…, come here Naomi."
Queen Meralda extended her hand toward Naomi. Naomi was too disappointed, she didn't react in the slightest considering how Queen Meralda had treated her. Naomi is not stupid. Queen Meralda's decision was very much different from their previous plan.
"Come here Nao, umm..." said Queen Meralda that time sounding softer.
But that action only made Naomi even more nervous. So far, Queen Meralda has never been gentle. Queen Meralda was very strict and ruthless. Although in the end all of that was soon Naomi forgot. Naomi has no choice, but to comply with the wishes of the Queen.
From the start, Naomi never had a chance to choose. If Naomi had the chance to choose, Naomi would never want to live as a vampire.
"Why did the Queen call me?" Naomi asked as she arrived right in front of the Queen.
Queen Meralda smiled at Naomi. Meanwhile, Andros, Brandi, and Draynes kept silent while watching the incident.
"Andros, what do you think Queen Meralda will do? I think something's not right," said Brandi but looked at Draynes instead, because only Draynes had a sharp mind.
"I don't know, but I feel it too," said Draynes at last, meanwhile Andros didn't look the least bit curious.
"Whatever they do is none of our business. We'd better go."
Andros offered something to Brandi and Draynes. Andros didn't want to think about anything, he was fed up with everything that happened, especially when he almost lost his consciousness earlier.
"No Andros, they are planning something."
"Let them come up with a plan, we just need to do the same. But before that I want to rest, it seems my body needs to adapt to the weather here." Andros said then walked away.
Seeing Andros gone, Brandy and Draynes finally decided to follow Andros' will. Brandi and Draynes also exhausted a lot of energy to deal with a bad situation.
Apart from that, however, Naomi will stay with Andros, Brandy, and Draynes. For now, they just need to think about how to control Naomi.
Queen Meralda smiled sarcastically. The situation was in her favor. But not with Naomi, she still looks annoyed.
Naomi wondered what would happen to her if she was left alone with a vicious vampire!?
"Why Naomi, your expression makes you look even scarier," said Queen Meralda.
"Then what else can I do, I'm just a subordinate here," replied Naomi nonchalantly. In contrast to the face. Naomi was tense.
"Relax Nao, you are the source of my strength. I'm nothing if you're not by my side."
"What does Queen mean, source of power. Seems interesting," said Naomi again this time with a horrible look.
"Right, very interesting. You will always be my weapon, my greatest strength."
Finished saying Queen Meralda took something out of her body. Naomi's pupils dilated like they were about to pop out of place. Naomi was shocked, her chest rose and fell even though oxygen was no longer needed. Vampire-like zombie. This happened wasn't cause of a Red Stone which is very similar to King Darkos' red stone.
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