After understanding Avrora's situation, Rozen was momentarily at a loss for words.
To be honest, Rozen couldn't assert that the vampire infection occurring on Itogami Island was unrelated to Avrora.
The vampire infection only appears in areas where the matrices is present, and this is already a confirmed fact.
Apart from the Chaos Zone, where things are still calm, the territories of other primogenitors and Itogami Island have all experienced the vampire infection, which is enough to illustrate the issue.
And since it's related to the awakening of the Fourth Primogenitor, as one of the necessary bases for the ritual, Rozen couldn't be sure that the vampire infection on Itogami Island was unrelated to Avrora.
Of course, regarding the appearance of the vampire infection and the true nature of the ritual called the "Blazing Banquet," Rozen already has a good grasp of the truth.
It's just that, precisely because he knows the truth, Rozen dares not to say that Avrora has nothing to do with it.
Even if it's not her will, the sudden increase in power within Avrora's body indeed comes from the appearance of the vampire infection.
Rozen confirmed this and understood that Avrora, under similar circumstances, must feel responsible for everything.
It's understandable to think like that.
But...
"You're really stupid, you know."
Rozen suddenly appeared in front of Avrora and started patting her head.
Avrora was startled and wanted to escape, but Rozen forcibly held her down.
"You worry about me, but it's way too early for that." Rozen continued patting her head despite Avrora's movements. "You're such a clumsy girl who can't even button up your clothes properly. What would you do if I really stayed away from you?"
"Ah...," Avrora was speechless.
It's been over half a year, and Avrora seemed to have learned various things, but she still couldn't button her clothes properly, indicating her clumsiness.
"In that case, when something happens, you should just ask for help," Rozen vented his dissatisfaction, patting Avrora's head even harder, ignoring her confused whimpering. "Or do you really think you're a virus, and people will get into trouble just by touching you?"
"But... but..." Avrora wanted to say something.
"But you are indeed related to the vampire infection, right?" Rozen interrupted Avrora and continued, "Even if that's the case, it doesn't mean you're the source of the infection. If the infection originated from you, those of us who are often around you would have fallen ill already. There's no reason why the Old Southeast Region, which has had no contact with you, would be experiencing the vampire infection."
This point was beyond doubt.
Even if the vampire infection did originate from Avrora's existence, she was definitely not the source of the infection.
"This is just a side effect of the Blazing Banquet, the changes brought about by the ritual," Rozen voiced his thoughts.
"So, you don't need to worry that you're the source, and it's impossible for us to become vampires just by being in contact with you."
Even if Avrora were the source of the infection, coming into contact with her wouldn't mean Rozen would be infected.
After all, Rozen has Gyokuto guarding him, and it's absolutely impossible for him to become a vampire just by being infected.
"Unless I bury your ribs inside my body like Zaharias, becoming your blood servant, even if you suck my blood or inject your blood into me, I won't become a vampire," Rozen joked with Avrora.
"If you don't believe me, do you want to try?"
With just one sentence, Avrora shook her head desperately, showing no intention of trying at all.
"So, relax," Rozen said without hesitation. "You just need to figure out how to control the sudden increase in power within your body, don't let it go out of control, or even summon your beast vassal. That would be a real trouble."
This time, Avrora nodded, seemingly understanding without the need for Rozen to say it.
Unfortunately, Avrora still seemed to be mentally unwell, still appearing somewhat emotionally down.
"Hey, Nichiyo."
Avrora suddenly spoke softly.
"What should I do?"
This question made Rozen unable to help but fall silent.
And Avrora, as if intending to express all the unrest in her heart, became unusually talkative.
"I am the twelfth matrice of the Fourth Primogenitor, belonging to a part of the Kaleid Blood, sealed within me is one of the most powerful twelve beast vassals, possessing power far superior to ordinary vampires. This is something I know."
Even though she is inexperienced and lacks memories of living in the world, Avrora seems to have a sense of self-awareness.
In light of this, Avrora knows that she was separated from the Fourth Primogenitor's body, possessing blood thicker than ordinary royals, and even though she only has one beast vassal, that beast vassal is one of the world's strongest, enough to be considered top-tier in terms of strength.
But...
"That is not my power," Avrora holds this understanding.
"At most, I am just a part of the Fourth Primogenitor. Now that the main body is about to awaken in the ceremony, then, should my mission be to obey fate and return to the body of the Fourth Primogenitor?" Avrora is so confused.
This tells Rozen...
"So, you've been troubled by this kind of question all along?" Rozen listened quietly to Avrora's explanation, not finding it strange at all.
"I'm not like you guys, born with family and friends. The only meaning of my existence in this world is to seal a part of the Fourth Primogenitor's power. Do I really have the qualifications to survive here?" Avrora's voice is filled with unprecedented confusion and unrest.
Presumably, Avrora would sit here in a daze, is that the reason?
In short, Avrora feels at a loss.
What's happening to her.
The meaning of her existence.
The upcoming ritual.
All these things, intertwined, resulted in Avrora's confusion, unrest, and feeling lost about the future.
Surely Avrora must feel helpless now?
She doesn't know...
"What should I do?" Avrora asked the most fundamental question.
And Rozen answered this question.
"In fact, I don't know either." Rozen said very candidly.
"Y-You don't know?" Avrora didn't expect Rozen to say that, blinked her eyes suddenly.
But this is indeed Rozen's truth.
"Just now, Natsuki-nee came to advise me not to get involved in the Blazing Banquet, as it would be quite dangerous," Rozen sighed. "So, I'm also thinking now, whether I should wade into this mess."
That is, Rozen and Avrora are the same.
Both are wondering what to do next.