Arcueid was having a great time eating and tried every kind of drink without refusing any.
"Woo hoo~~ So delicious!!" Patting her rounded belly, Arcueid said contentedly.
"Next time, you absolutely must take me out to eat again!"
"Yeah, no problem. So, when is 'next time'?"
Hearing this, Arcueid suddenly fell silent.
"It'll be the next time I wake up!" After thinking for a moment, she answered. But she didn't specify when she would wake up next time, because even she didn't know. She only emerged from the Millennium Castle when Roa revived. It had to be said, it was a tragedy.
Ryougi Raku quietly took a sip of water and asked, "So, when are you leaving?"
"Probably tomorrow... The longer I stay awake, the harder it is to suppress my blood-sucking impulse, so..."
Ryougi Raku stopped Arcueid from continuing. He already understood. He couldn't solve her blood-sucking impulse right now.
During their previous chats, he had told her everything he knew, which allowed Ryougi Raku, who was already quite familiar with this princess, to understand her even more deeply.
Moreover, he knew that Roa would revive again soon, and the interval was very short. By that time, Ryougi Raku didn't know what level he would have reached, but he was determined to find a way to resolve Arcueid's blood-sucking impulse!
"Then, for today, you should rest here. Wait until tonight to return to the Millennium Castle..." Ryougi Raku suggested, "Also, I believe we will definitely meet again soon. Don't forget me!"
"I won't! I definitely, definitely won't forget you, Raku!" She stared fixedly at Ryougi Raku, as if trying to imprint him in her mind.
"Then it's settled!" Ryougi Raku stood up, "...That's all then, I'll take my leave now. Leave on your own when you're rested! I don't like goodbyes!"
Waving his hand, without waiting for Arcueid to react, he quickly left the room.
There was no reason to stay with Arcueid now. Ryougi Raku didn't want to get too involved with her. Farewells were the most detestable scenario, and he didn't want to experience it.
'There will be a chance...' Thinking this, Ryougi Raku picked up his phone in the hallway.
After a few busy tones, a young female voice came from the other end.
"Is this Ryougi-sama?" The female voice on the other end asked respectfully.
"Yeah, it's me... You sent me a message earlier, is something big happening? Kohaku!" Ryougi Raku walked into a secluded corner and asked softly.
"Yes, Ryougi-sama. Just now, Tohno Shiki's inversion impulse flared up. He tried to kill Tohno Akiha, but ended up injuring Tohno Shiki instead." Kohaku's voice came through, unable to hide the delight in her words.
Although Kohaku's fate wasn't as tragic as originally due to Ryougi Raku's intervention, her hatred for the Tohno family remained undiminished.
"Don't bother with him. I've had someone send you what you need. Since you've decided to do this, then go ahead. Tohno Makihisa has lived long enough!" Ryougi Raku said coldly.
"Yes, thank you, Ryougi-sama..." Kohaku said gratefully.
"It's nothing, these are just small matters."
"But I still want to thank you. No matter what, you saved Hisui. It might be a small matter to you, but it's very important to me!"
"...Pay more attention. The Tohno family will definitely be in chaos after Tohno Makihisa dies. You can use that opportunity to get some things," Ryougi Raku suggested.
"Yes, Ryougi-sama, I'll listen to you in everything!"
"Yeah, contact me later if you need anything or have any news. Take care of yourself," Ryougi Raku said with concern.
"Ryougi-sama, you please be careful too!" Kohaku said.
"Alright, that's it then. I'll hang up first!"
"Yes!"
Hanging up the phone, Ryougi Raku couldn't help but recall the scene when he saved Kohaku.
And now, receiving news from her, Tohno Shiki's inversion impulse has appeared. It seems Roa's reincarnation should also be starting. The current Kohaku is still a young loli, and the chess pieces are already in place. All that's left is the future harvest.
Taking another look at the distant door, Ryougi Raku left without a backward glance. He was going to find a place to familiarize himself with his newly acquired power...
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Time always passes slowly and imperceptibly.
Several years had passed since Ryougi Raku left Arcueid; he had been wandering to various places. While roaming the world, he had fought with Dead Apostles, clashed with the Holy Church, and occasionally had some friction with the Mage's Association.
Ryougi Raku acted entirely according to his own whims. He was no one's enemy, nor was he anyone's friend. One day he could help the Dead Apostles hinder the Holy Church, and the next he could help the Holy Church exterminate the Dead Apostles. This kind of 'opportunistic' behavior should have been eradicated by all parties long ago.
However, it was simply impossible for the Mage's Association, the Holy Church, and the Dead Apostle Ancestors to join forces. Ryougi Raku had seen through this point. In this extreme act of balancing on a tightrope, his strength was also consolidated and improved. During this period, he had encountered many dangerous situations, but relying on his heaven-defying immortality, he passed through them all without real peril.
Because of this immortality, the Holy Church had initially wanted to classify him as a Dead Apostle, but this act of personally increasing their enemies gave even the Church pause. After all, classifying Ryougi Raku as a Dead Apostle would be forcing him to unite with the Dead Apostles.
But this situation probably wouldn't be far off. The Holy Church was not lacking in fanatical believers and stubborn old men. To those people, Ryougi Raku's behavior was completely contrary to the Lord's teachings, and classifying him as a Dead Apostle was only a matter of time.
Of course, the Holy Church was also astonished that Ryougi Raku, a teenager, possessed strength at the 'Ancestor' level at such a young age. That mysterious immortality was also completely incomprehensible, as if he had appeared out of nowhere.
However, Ryougi Raku was indifferent to all this. He was still immersed in his own world...
This was the suburbs of Vienna. As the city of music, the entire city seemed to be cheering with joyful musical notes.
During his years of wandering, this was Ryougi Raku's first time setting foot here.
Even in the suburbs, Ryougi Raku could feel the atmosphere of the city.
Today seemed to be some kind of festival. Many people in the city had left their homes and gathered in squares or open spaces, as if preparing for a dance.
A gentle breeze blew. The small park, which should have been lively in the past, was deserted today. Ryougi Raku walked through a secluded corner of the park. The streetlights in the park were slowly turning on. Outside the park was a noisy crowd. Quiet and bustle were clearly separated here.
Ryougi Raku suddenly stopped. In front of him, in this dark corner, appeared a "person" who shouldn't have been there.
Under the dim light, there was a wooden park bench. Usually, this would be a good spot for couples to meet, but now, on that wooden chair, sat a lone girl.
The girl wore a black evening dress and looked to be about 14 or 15 years old. She had long black hair. Even in this dark night, Ryougi Raku seemed to see a faint dark glow. One could imagine how smooth that black hair would be to the touch. Matching it was the girl's skin, truly as smooth as jade. The wrists exposed from the sleeves of the evening dress, with slender fingers, gently tapped the wooden chair. A pair of slender legs playfully swayed beneath the dress. That dazzling skin could not be obscured by the darkness. Two jade-like feet wore no shoes or socks. Ten small toes were gently curled. Combined with that delicate face, her beauty made Ryougi Raku gasp.
This girl was indeed beautiful, making one unable to resist the desire to possess her.
However, those ruby-like eyes, holding innocence, weariness, and deeply hidden vicissitudes—like the pupils of a non-human—prevented people from touching her.
"Big brother, are you alone?" A beautiful voice that matched her appearance sounded, addressing Ryougi Raku, who seemed stunned in place.
Taking a light breath, Ryougi Raku secretly smiled wryly. To also be distracted by a beautiful woman... "Ah, indeed... Little sister, are you alone too? Where are your parents?" Ryougi Raku replied with a smile, slowly walking towards her, but in his heart, his guard was raised to the highest level. His instincts told him that the beautiful being before him was not as harmless as she appeared. She was a non-human species with terrifying power!
"Indeed, I am alone. As for my parents... it's better not to mention them..." She said softly in an alluring tone. When she said the word 'parents', she paused slightly. Her alluring lips parted slightly, as if a fragrance emanated. Clearly, her appearance was only that of a girl, yet she carried a deadly temptation.
Ryougi Raku noticed that the girl's phrasing was quite archaic, like an ancient princess—perhaps she was a princess, Ryougi Raku thought.
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