Chapter 664 – Methods and Disguise

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“Then. I’d like to ask for the canon. This guy has an annoying personality in many ways, but he’s not a bad guy.”

Just before the sun sets, the sunset light should normally pour in through the window, but the blackened window blocks all that sunlight, creating an environment suitable for Pamela, a vampire, to live in this house.

The entrance lobby of the two-story mansion, a rare kingdom-style mansion even in Asteris, was neatly organized, and Pamela nodded to Cleon’s request.

＂Of course! The more people there are, the more fun it will be!”

＂Haa…＂

Pamela’s natural words made her sigh, but she couldn’t give her opinion about what she was willing to accept.

＂Ugh… I’m really going to stay here, I…”

Kanon, who said this while getting off Cleon’s back, looked around with a somewhat frightened expression.

And then he handed Kanon’s luggage that Illenu had carried to her.

“Ruler. Because it contains all the papers and other things you said you had to take with you.”

＂Thank you… You’re scary but kind…”

＂What is that name…＂

I don’t know if he doesn’t know Illenu’s name, or if he’s afraid of getting scolded for calling her name arbitrarily.

When Kanon shakes his head as he calls him strangely, Aine and Drye open their mouths first and talk to Cleon.

“Then, we will first go back to the elder and report the situation. I will need to talk to Lord Miyeom about what to do about those ruins.”

＂Please do me a favor. A delegation from the kingdom will soon arrive, so if we don’t prepare for that.”

The two nod to Cleon’s words and leave Pamela’s mansion one step ahead.

Then, as if he had been waiting, Illenu looked back at Beylin and opened his mouth.

“I want to ask you something.”

＂… Just because you ask me a question, doesn’t mean I’ll give you an easy answer-“

＂Berlin.＂

Bayle Lee, who was answering Illenu’s words with a sad expression, closed her mouth for a moment when she heard her older sister’s voice quietly calling her name next to her.

With her face showing that she doesn’t like it, she looks at Illenu as if asking something.

“One of my colleagues was cursed by a vampire and turned into a child. She also lost her memory. For a vampire like you, I think she would know how to reverse that curse.”

When Illenu says that, Cleon quietly looks at Berlin and Illenu alternately, as if he knew she was going to ask that question.

I heard from Quartz that the person who can lift Emma’s curse is the vampire herself who placed the curse on her.

And in order to completely end her life, that vampire was sucked by Illenu and absorbed into her.

In order to bring out her personality, Illenuga hands over her body to her vampire, which will break Emma’s curse, but after that, Illenuga must end her life before she can cause harm to others. Did you do it?

Illenu himself was prepared to sacrifice his life for Emma, ​​but that did not mean he gave up everything.

She knew that if there was another way, she had better use it.

Even after hearing Ilene’s story asking that question, Bayerlin’s expression changed – she didn’t show any sympathy or anything, but when she saw Pamela’s eyes looking at her from next to her, she clicked her tongue and spoke.

“What happened to the vampire who placed that curse? Is he alive? Is he dead?”

“He’s dead. Because I sucked blood.”

“Okay… Then there is no other way than to take her out of you.”

＂…＂

Looking at Berlin, which tells the same story as Quartz, is Illenu also the same way? As if to say, she bites her lower lip and clenches her fist.

“But if you use that method, even if the curse can be lifted, won’t Illenu’s body be controlled by that vampire?”

When Cleon asks on behalf of Illenu, who seems unable to bring up her story, Beirlin hesitates and says, ‘What…’?

“I guess it’s because he’s a dhampir. In order to properly bring out the power of a vampire, it is only a half body.”

Apparently, unless it was a story related to dark giants, positivity was not expressed in silence.

In the end, with Cleon and Illenu unable to say anything about coming to the same conclusion, Berlin spoke once again.

＂… I suggest only one way.＂

＂How?＂

“Okay. If it was because she was a dhampir that control of her body would be taken from her. For once, you just need to strengthen your appearance as a vampire. For that, blood with high magic concentration is needed─＂

When Beirlin spoke that far, Illenu opened her eyes wide and raised her voice.

“For a moment! “Are you telling me to drink human blood?”

“Okay. It also shouldn’t be a normal person.”

The story that followed did not reach Illenu’s ears.

This was because Illenu was very shaken by Berlin’s words.

So far, she has only voluntarily sucked human blood once.

In the past, the first and last time she drank Cleon’s blood was to defeat her own father.

After drinking her blood for the first time, she was unable to control her seething power and, swinging her sword like a madman, she was somehow able to strike down her own father.

Moreover, after that, I lost my temper and even dealt with Cleon and such-

“Oh, no… I went on a trip to hunt vampires. … Sucking human blood is no different from other vampires…!”

Moreover, although she could not easily talk to others, she was afraid that she might lose her senses after becoming a vampire.

If that happens, what kind of accident will happen this time?

“That’s a great belief. However, if you are afraid of using your power, you will not be able to use it when you really need it.”

As Baylin said that, she waved her hand as if it were boring.

“What should I do? Instead of drinking the blood of the captain over there, can’t I just drink Cleon’s blood? Just by looking at him, he has feelings-“

Then, Pamela presses Beirlin’s head with her hand again and makes her lower her head.

＂S-sorry, Berlin said something impertinent again…!＂

Even as Ilenu heard Pamela’s apology, her face turned red at Bayerlin’s words.

“Oh, well… Cleon, I’ll go out first. A little… Let me organize my thoughts…!”

＂Hey…!＂

Ilenu trudges towards the door without turning around even when Cleon calls her.

Then Cleon also looked back at her in confusion.

“That guy… I can’t help it. If you have any questions, I’ll come back later and ask!”

As Cleon says so, he opens the door and goes after Ilenu, who went out first.

＂He is gone…＂

Kanon, who had been quietly listening to the story from the middle, stared blankly at Cleon’s entrance while holding his luggage.

“It’s Berlin.”

＂Huh?＂

Then, when only the three of us are left in that place, Pamela opens her mouth.

“What do you think, Cleon, about becoming lovers with a vampire?”

Seeing her with her face flushed and her hands on her cheeks, making an expression like a girl in love, Kanon says, ‘Ugh…’ And makes an astonished expression. 〉

In contrast, Berlin spoke with a somber expression.

＂Do you know?＂

001

Cleon hurriedly opened the door and jumped out. When he looked around, he saw Illenu walking in the direction of the dormitory.

The steps seem a bit unsteady and dangerous. Cleon walked up to her with his naturally fast steps and took her hand.

＂Ilenu.＂

Even though she unconsciously feels that her hand is gaining some strength, when Cleon quietly calls her name, Illenu stops her steps and looks at Cleon quietly.

“… What kind of guy asks to talk and then leaves alone? Calm down.”

“… Ah. That’s right too. Sorry…”

Ilenu, who had been nodding her head to Cleon’s point as if he was right, quietly closed her mouth, but was unable to properly meet Cleon’s gaze and rolled her eyes here and there.

Her face was still a little red, and it seemed like she was still concerned about how she felt after being pointed out by Berlin.

Seeing that, Cleon scratched her head, sighed, and spoke.

“There’s no need to think about it so seriously. Even the guy in Berlin probably doesn’t know what he’s talking about.”

“I don’t think so…”

However, upon hearing Cleon’s words, Illenu slightly puffed out her cheeks and responded to Cleon.

It’s like an expression that says ‘only you don’t know’.

Cleon looked at Illenu’s expression and looked a little embarrassed, then cleared his throat and seemed to be contemplating what answer to give her.

Seeing her like that, the girl who puffed out her cheeks smiled again, and then responded as if she was joking by tapping Cleon’s shoulder with her hand.

“Why are you reacting so seriously? I know that arrangement. And, that’s not all Berlin said.”

＂…＂

In response to her words that seemed somewhat unreasonable, Cleon once again made eye contact with her with an expression as if he didn’t know what to say.

“Well, that is. If you look at it that way, it’s burdensome. Now. Let’s go back to the accommodation. I heard a delegation from the kingdom will arrive soon? The problem with Emma is that I can somehow—＂

＂Ilenu.＂

As she spoke incessantly, as if trying to hide her own feelings, Cleon once again took her by the arm and called her name.

For now, it’s as if she wants to hear her own story.

＂The way Berlin talked about… Let’s think about it seriously. I know you hate sucking blood from people, but. Because I’ve already given you blood once.”

At Cleon’s words, the smile on her face instantly disappeared, and she looked at Cleon with her shaking pupils.

＂That… I couldn’t help it… Then and there… I had to kill that damn bastard and save you…”

“It’s still like that now. As much as you think you want to save Emma. “I hope you don’t die.”

＂That’s right… I don’t plan on doing that either… It’s pointless, I’m worried.”

Illenu hesitates, but avoids Cleon’s gaze.

Cleon knew.

Even if Ilenu loses someone – or even if she loses herself – what a sad ending it will be.

Her extremely self-sacrificing appearance – Cleon knew well what kind of psychology that came from.

Looking at her like a goddess in a black dress, she wishes that the Irene she knew had never gone out into that world.

So, for Cleon, her desire to save her is by no means an unnecessary worry.

In the end, with Cleon’s hand not letting go of her, Illenu finally made eye contact with him.

Although each other’s eyes have different colors and reflect each other.

What those eyes were looking at was the same future.

A happy ending that everyone wants, where precious colleagues and family do not have to grieve or shed tears.

For Illenu, Emma was essential for the ending, and for Cleon, Illenu was also one of those people.

Especially- because it was also the world that Resia wanted.

“Oh, okay… Instead, give me a little more time. If you suddenly become too aggressive like that… I’m confused as to what to do.”

“Ah, ah… That’s right. Sorry.”

When Cleon let go of her hand and said something that seemed a little embarrassing, Irene looked at Cleon.

“… Do you remember Cleon? What happened that night… When I drank your blood…”

“… No, because I had a hole in my stomach at that time…”

In response to Cleon’s answer, Ilenu replied, “Is that true too?” And then spoke a little hesitantly.

＂But why-＂

“Oh, it’s nothing! Just asking! Let’s go back quickly!”

Ilenu shakes her head in response to Cleon’s question and returns home.

＇If we don’t remember each other properly… If the same thing happens after drinking Cleon’s blood… That’s actually the first situation…’

It is said that when a vampire sucks blood from a person, the recipient sometimes feels strong sexual pleasure.

Since the method that vampires use to increase their kin is also vampires, for them, it also has something in common with the concept of ‘reproduction’.

However, if the blood of the target whose soul wavelength matches best is sucked, the vampire will also feel the same pleasure-

Because Illenu hates vampires, she intentionally did not acquire knowledge about that.

When she drank Cleon’s blood for the first time – it was obviously to gain strength to fight.

Afterward, after defeating her own father, with an intense excitement that seemed to set her body on fire, she healed him.

Such an act-

Ilenu thought that since she didn’t have this urge when she drank vampire blood, she would feel that way when she drank human blood.

That’s why she didn’t want to become a monster that lives by taking people’s lives like other vampires, and it was also the reason why she didn’t want to drink human blood.

‘Well, it’s to lift Emma’s curse, but once again with Cleon…? That’s-‘

She walked at a fast pace without realizing it, and when she looked behind her, she saw Cleon following behind her.

Seeing him like that, Illenu’s face turned bright red once again, and she turned around.

‘Why do you think I might not hate it so much! Me!’

The girl’s troubles of not being able to be honest about her feelings continued.

002

When you return to your accommodation and open the front door with a clattering sound.

＂Did you go? Brother!”

＂…＂

Originally, I should have been happy to hear a voice greeting me with a healthy greeting.

Cleon unconsciously dropped the key he was holding in his hand and looked shocked at the scene unfolding before his eyes.

＂…? If it doesn’t go in…”

And from behind, Ilenudo puts a hand on Cleon’s shoulder as if asking why he is frozen.

Seeing the same thing as Cleon, she also looked at the person standing at the entrance with a blank expression.

There he was, with his blond hair tied up in a ponytail, wearing a black leather jacket, torn pants, and a shirt with chains hanging out of it.

Amelia was standing there, looking this way with her hands in her jacket pockets.

Moreover, on her face, she was wearing one of the colored glasses that had been made as a spare for Cleon’s magic eye sealing sphere, making her look like a completely delinquent teenager.

Grumbling.

Once again, the door closes.

Cleon stood in front of the front door and closed the door without going inside.

＂Eh, eh!? Now, wait a minute, Cleon! Why!? “

＂Lee, let me ask you first… It’s Amelia, right?＂

When Cleon desperately tried to stop her from opening the door in embarrassment, Amelia was silent for a moment and then spoke.

＂Oh, Aang? I, I am a charlatan from the Eastern country… I am Lia… You, you bastard~＂

＂Ah…＂

Cleon sounded somewhat despairing at Amelia’s words.

“Why is there such a fuss in front of the door?”

“Please listen to me, Laila. I did as Laila told me, but Cleon…”

When the sound of two people talking is heard from inside, Cleon screams! And opened the door again.

Then, you could see Lila desperately holding back laughter.

＂Puh, puhuh… Weird, amazing face… Cleon… Aha, ahahahaha!!”

But in the end, when she saw Cleon’s face, she burst out laughing as if she couldn’t hold it in, so much so that she almost fell to the ground, clutching her stomach.

Looking at that, Cleon looks at Lila with a cold expression, and then looks at Amelia, who is embarrassed and ashamed of herself.

“You can think of it as something Lila ordered, right?”

“Ugh… Yes… The delegation will be arriving soon, so wouldn’t it be best to disguise yourself as much as possible, Lila…”

Seeing her attitude as if it was her first time wearing clothes like this, and she seemed embarrassed but not disgusted, Cleon walked up to her and took a closer look at her.

Certainly, if you’re going to disguise yourself, it might be right to go through something as drastic as this.

Still, I wonder if it was necessary for her to do this.

＂You even wear skull-decorated earrings… What kind of concept is this… ＂

When I pointed out her eye-catching earrings, Amelia spoke while covering her ears.

＂Oh, it’s okay because it doesn’t have holes in it… Since Aruru always wore earrings, she admired it a little. ＂

‘It seems to have a very different direction from Aruru’s…’

Cleon thought for a moment after hearing Amelia’s words, but in the end, what she did wrong was that he shook his head as if he couldn’t help it when he saw Lila rolling on the ground next to her and laughing.

“Anyway, with a disguise like this, I’m sure I won’t be caught… But is there a need to keep it at home?”

“They said a delegation might come here to look for it in person. … As expected, doesn’t it suit you?”

When Amelia asked that question, Cleon’s mind went blank for a moment, and she had to mobilize all her brains to think about what to say.

If you ask me if it suits me, it doesn’t mean it doesn’t suit me.

Although the coordination is a bit extreme.

However, if Aurelia sees this, she will think that she might be murdered.

Because it was an appearance that did not suit her status.

＂So… That.＂

When Cleon is unable to answer properly due to the thought of having to choose an answer well, then.

A long trumpet blowing sound was heard from outside.

When the group recoils in surprise at the sound, which is loud enough to be heard throughout the city, Lila stops laughing and stands up.

＂It has arrived.＂

“… Ah. Looks like it came in. The kingdom’s delegation goes to Asteris.”

When Lila nodded her head at Cleon’s words, Cleon was talking to Amelia.

“Let’s be as careful as possible while the Five Elements Festival is in progress. Even if someone comes to your house, you should not open the door easily. If possible, it’s better to ask someone else.”

“Yes, yes, that’s right. Because you never know what kind of bad person might come☆＂

A woman’s voice saying that while receiving Cleon’s words.

Huh? Cleon, Lila, Amelia, and Illenu looked at each other for a moment.

There was silence for a moment because someone else’s voice was heard instead of their own.

And when Amelia looks towards the entrance as if surprised-

There, a woman in a brown coat with her long red hair was waving her hand.

Cleon, Lila, and Illenu all looked wary at her sudden visitor, but when Cleon suddenly saw her, his eyes widened.

“You were the woman who scolded the children at the park back then…!”

“It’s been a while, comrade. How have you been?”

She was shaking her leather gloved hand and talking to Cleon while smiling.

Clearly, she was the mysterious woman I had met just before receiving the note containing information about the ruins from Prince Miyeom.

＂Do you know Saiya Cleon?＂

“No. I only met her once. Be careful, this guy is a pervert with dangerous tastes who likes young girls…!”

“Ha. It’s too much to say pervert. I can’t believe you used such words towards a comrade. I’m just a person who wants to protect the smiles of innocent girls☆”

Cleon got goosebumps as he watched her make her v-sha and hold it next to her eyes.

Lila stands in front of Amelia as if protecting her and raises her own magic power.

“I don’t know what she’s doing. Uninvited guests are rejected. If you don’t leave right now, I’ll kick you out in a show of skill.”

“I just came to see you for a moment because I couldn’t stand it while I was working? All you have to do is meet our cute and lovely Princess Amelia.”

The next moment, the fiery binding magic that extended from Cleon’s Galatea and Lila’s hands rushed towards her body.

Knowing her name means that this woman is a person from the ‘Kingdom’ side.

The attack of the two people stops just before reaching the neck.

＂…＂

A strange tension between the three people who remain silent while looking at each other.

Then, the red-haired woman sighs and raises both her hands.

“I was really planning to go back just to see Princess Amelia’s lovely cute face.”

＂Oh, lovely cute John…?＂

Then, only then did Amelia open her mouth and slightly stick her head out to look in that direction.

“That was Princess Amelia’s voice!? Where, where are you!? Princess Amelia! It’s me! The princess’s eternal spirit-“

She pricked her ears and looked around with her head, making the same gesture as she looked into the distance.

And, when she realized that the voice was coming from a girl who looked like a delinquent teenager no matter how she looked at it, her face froze with a smile on her face.

And – just like a smiling face.

Kwiik- Boom!

He slowly fell backwards and fell to the ground.

＂Ah, ame memel memememememememel＂

＂Wow, what is this guy, I feel bad.＂

＂Hey… Something… Suddenly happened in front of someone’s dorm…!＂

Cleon and Lila were talking as they looked at Amelia’s collapsed body, but she seemed not to be able to hear her.

＂Ah, Amelia has become delinquent…!＂

While feeling the same shock that Cleon received earlier.

＂… What the hell is this guy… ＂

And the people who were most embarrassed while looking at that situation were none other than Cleon and the other members of this dormitory.