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The First Primogenitor is known as the Lost Warlord.
The Second Primogenitor carries the name Fall Gazer.
The Third Primogenitor is called the Chaos Bride.
Just like the other three Primogenitors, each holds their own unique title. The Fourth Primogenitor is no exception, bearing the epithet Kaleid Blood, and even the ritual for her revival is aptly termed the Feast of Flames.
And now, the true Fourth Primogenitor stood right before their very eyes.
"You… you are the Fourth Primogenitor?"
Yukina asked cautiously, carefully studying the girl.
Without doubt, although Nagisa's outward appearance remained unchanged, her soul—or perhaps consciousness—had clearly transformed into someone completely different. This fact was evident enough from her manner of speech alone.
Yukina pressed anxiously.
"Then… what about Nagisa-san? Is Nagisa-san alright now?"
"There is no need to worry; she is perfectly safe."
Avrora immediately reassured her. Then, she returned her gaze to the young man standing by the bedside.
"Once again, allow me to express my gratitude. Had it not been for your efforts in repairing Nagisa's body, she would surely be in mortal peril right now. Even I would have been powerless to help."
With that, Avrora slightly inclined her head, gracefully lifting the edges of her skirt in a delicate curtsy.
Bokue Keikain, indifferent to such formalities, slid his hands casually into his pockets.
"So… what's your next move, exactly?"
"…Hm?"
Avrora's voice rose slightly, clearly puzzled by his remark.
"It appears you are not particularly pleased to see me, our blood companion."
Wait, what?
Blood companion?
Bokue felt his heart momentarily skip a beat.
Truth be told, his entire intention was just to awaken Nagisa. Encountering the Fourth Primogenitor herself was never the goal. According to his earlier speculations, they had already landed in the absolute worst-case scenario.
The only reason things still remained civil was due to Avrora showing no hostility whatsoever, not to mention her crucial assurance that "Nagisa is safe."
But what was all this about a "blood companion"?
Vampires followed a naming convention—magic was "Blood Magic," servants became "Blood Servants," and naturally, a vampire's mate became a "Blood Companion."
Damn it.
Although he'd anticipated something like this might happen, the reality still managed to shake Bokue's usually calm demeanor.
"The blood flowing in your veins holds extraordinary power, making you the ideal Blood Companion for us. You ought to be pleased."
Seeing the young man fall silent into contemplation, Avrora tilted her head slightly in confusion.
As Bokue continued to say nothing, Yukina broke the awkward silence from the side.
"You're saying Senpai became your… blood companion? What exactly does that mean?"
"You misunderstand. He is not merely my blood companion; he is Nagisa's as well."
Avrora glanced briefly at the sword-shaman girl.
"Ah, yes, I suppose I haven't explained clearly about my relationship with Nagisa yet. Thus, your confusion is understandable."
"To put it simply, I transferred the Fourth Primogenitor's power to Nagisa. But until now, Nagisa merely 'possessed' the power without actually being able to 'use' it, because turning from human to Primogenitor would inevitably trigger uncontrollable urges to drink blood."
"Urges to drink blood?"
Yukina questioned uncertainly.
"But, as far as I know, vampires can obtain nourishment from regular food like humans. They don't absolutely require blood for—"
"—You misunderstand again."
Avrora shook her head slightly, cutting her off gently.
"A vampire's impulse to drink blood is not driven by hunger but rather—"
Her words abruptly halted. Avrora's tone, normally composed and archaic, faltered as her pale cheeks, still slightly wan from her earlier injuries, suddenly tinted faintly red.
"Rather… what?"
Yukina blinked cluelessly.
"Rather, it's about sexual desire, isn't it?"
Bokue filled in bluntly.
Eh?
Yukina froze for a second, her face rapidly turning crimson.
"S-Senpai! What strange things are you saying? There's no way that's true—!"
"No, he's quite correct."
Avrora interrupted softly, her face flushed as she cleared her throat in embarrassment.
Bokue glanced sideways at Yukina, spreading his hands lightly.
"Think about it logically. She started calling me 'Blood Companion' immediately after drinking my blood. Besides, haven't you ever read news stories about vampire couples who went too far during intimacy, accidentally sending one partner to the hospital from excessive blood loss?"
"Wha—? N-No! Who would read such news?!"
The sword-shaman girl's face turned fully crimson, shame flooding her voice.
"Regardless, the situation is exactly as he describes."
Avrora cleared her throat again softly, her embarrassment only slightly less intense than Yukina's.
"This is also why I have refrained from fully transferring the Primogenitor's power to Nagisa until now. Due to this intense blood-drinking urge, nearly every Primogenitor or noble vampire maintains multiple blood companions. Such companions typically possess magical power far surpassing ordinary people. It is precisely this abundant power that triggers vampires' blood-drinking impulse."
"Given Nagisa's young age and moral compass, it was prudent to temporarily suppress these powers."
Saying this, Avrora subconsciously pressed her hand gently to her abdomen, her voice beginning to sound slightly breathless and flushed.
"Ahh~… However, it seems there's no longer any concern now. Your spiritual power is extraordinarily potent, unparalleled across the world. After tasting your blood, Nagisa will never again feel the urge to drink from another. Furthermore, if it is you, even I can… entrust myself without worry… mmph!"
"What's wrong? Are you alright, Miss Avrora?!"
Noticing the girl's increasingly unusual state, Yukina anxiously asked.
But Avrora simply shook her head, face flushed further as the muscles of her abdomen visibly tightened.
"Fear not. This is simply a necessary stage for Nagisa to fully awaken as the Fourth Primogenitor. It's akin to charging a newly produced battery to full capacity before releasing it from the factory… Ah! I fear we don't have much time left to talk. Thus, I now entrust the rest to you—our shared Blood Companion."
Her strength seemed to waver suddenly; Avrora closed her eyes, falling sideways right into Bokue's waiting embrace.
When her eyes opened again, the once icy-blue irises had transformed into a vivid, vampiric red. Moisture sparkled in her gaze, her breath warm and unsteady, while her slightly knitted brows were heart-achingly endearing.
"Onii… chan… Nagisa feels… hot… something strange is happening…"
Before Bokue could even react, a sharp, warning stare from Yukina pierced his back like needles.
"Senpai, you wouldn't dare do anything improper to Nagisa-san… right?"
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