41. The Aura of the King

Although she had seen through my plan to “draw fire,” perhaps it was because Rose’s original target was me; knowing full well I was bailing Lin Ke out, the little midget on the throne had indeed fallen into her own trap.

Suddenly, she straightened up, lifting a foot to kick Lin Ke even further away! Following that, she no longer paid attention to Lin Ke, who was curled up on the ground, clutching her chest and struggling, her gaze directed at me! After all, I was the true protagonist of this “candlelit dinner!”

“Well then, as you wish, I originally didn’t want to waste this precious time of the night on her.”

In the next moment, Rose stood up from the throne, and at the same time, her little girl-like midget body underwent astonishing changes in certain places! The white hair at the back of her head slowly “lengthened”; the ears hidden among her hair gradually became pointed and delicate, those were… the ears of an elf, or perhaps a fairy! They protruded from the strands of hair by Rose’s ears; finally, a cluster of black wings sprouted from either side of her head!

I had never seen an elf with wings before! So, the doubts I had begun to harbor about Rose’s “identity” naturally narrowed down to one possibility!

“Let me reintroduce myself: my name is Yasei Rose Dracula, the true ‘head’ of the De Gula family.”

The girl stood firm, her hands spread wide as if to showcase her identity, the black cloak behind her billowing in the crimson moonlight streaming through the window, and her eyes, radiating pride and nobility, were even more dazzling than the moonlight outside, glimmering like blood, with beastly vertical pupils fixated on me.

“At the same time, I am the queen of the night in this Meri United Kingdom! I hope that after you’ve admired my complete form, you can swallow back those filthy three-word phrases swirling in your mind! Do not, like ignorant ants, use such disgusting and vulgar words to describe my identity!”

Vampire? I think you’re overthinking it, little bear! I would describe you that way, but the script indicates there’s a more fitting description for your identity!

【Yasairose, the blood fairy that exists in the United Kingdom of Meri.】

The bear girl before me is indeed the fairy I saw earlier in the script, existing in the United Kingdom of Meri! No wonder Rose’s appearance brought a new “main storyline” to the script, because “fairy” has always been a “treasure” and a “main storyline” within it!

As for the new, vague death script that had appeared before, it’s clear now that it must also be Rose’s death script for me! After all, the moment this fairy appeared, a strange death script came my way once again! Who else could it be but Rose? Even now, it still exists, enough to prove it!

【The blood fairy killed O’Keefe!】

After silently “appreciating” Rose’s proud and somewhat aloof self-introduction, I spoke coldly.

“So, the noble ‘Queen of the Night’ went so far as to have a servant trick me into coming here alone, just to ask what I want?”

“!”

Rose’s expression faltered a bit, as she might have sensed my mockery, but couldn’t find any evidence.

After barely suppressing her anger, the proud and smug Rose returned, pointing a finger at me.

“I want your blood.”

The purpose was simple and straightforward, and even the appearance of the script became more decisive.

【The blood fairy Rose needs O’Keefe’s blood.】

【The blood fairy draws the blood of others to gain corresponding power and magic.】

So that’s how it is, this fairy has the ability, just like Dio, to become stronger by drinking JoJo’s blood.

“How much?” I asked.

Rose tilted her head: “Aren’t you going to ask what it’s for?”

“Hmph, does it matter to ask?”

“Hahaha~ Indeed~ To understand this layer of reasoning, no wonder you can play the pretty boy~”

Rose’s hand, adorned with black lace gloves, covered her exposed smile.

“Unless you give it to me, you won’t be leaving here tonight. As for how much—well—I’ll decide when I’ve had enough. You too, and those two women of yours.”

Rose’s smile brimmed with arrogance. “Just hand it over obediently, and after that, whether you want to stay or go, I won’t care either way~”

“Is that all?”

I added a line, and Rose immediately frowned.

“That’s it. What, do you think you still have a chance to ask me for favors?”

“No, no, no, I’m not blind to the situation. How could I dare to ask you for favors now~”

I hurriedly waved my hand, watching Rose’s smug expression grow even more pronounced.

“I just wanted to hear all your demands at once, after all…”

Then, as I opened my mouth, I was struck dumb!

“It’s more efficient to get all the nonsense out of the way at once because…”

“I have no intention of complying~ A brat must understand one thing: just saying ‘I want’ doesn’t mean you can get what you want.”

She probably never imagined that just a second ago I was meekly acquiescing, and now I had so easily rejected her ‘benevolent request.’ The look of shock lingered on Rose’s face for quite a while before it faded!

“You… are you out of your mind!? Or did you not understand at all!?”

“If you want my ‘blood,’ of course, I understand.”

Facing the fairy before me, I stood my ground.

“However, aside from Kephiel and Nilu, my ‘blood’ flows within my body. Whether I give it or not, you can come and plead with me. But if I refuse…”

For the first time, our gazes met, and it was she who instinctively looked away.

“[You can’t take it.]”

I was merely stating my response, but it seemed Rose had seen something extraordinary. Her dazed expression trembled throughout her body before gradually calming down, only to be replaced by the anger that followed!

“How dare you play me!?”

Rose’s hand was already resting on the oversized “scissors” beside her throne; this monster was less a “weapon” and more a “torture device”! At the same time, my script of doom was unfolding!

【The Blood Fairy killed O’Keefe!】

The death script was upon me, but after enduring so much, at this point, Rose, this Blood Fairy, and her death script no longer held any weight for me. Since she had already harbored hostility, I no longer needed to act polite.

“If you don’t give it to me, do you plan to kill me to take it, Rose? Have you thought this through?”

“You… mere pretty boy, my giving you a choice is a chance for you to live, and yet you still dare to speak such alarmist words!”

Even though her tone was laced with anger, perhaps even Rose herself hadn’t noticed that her threat carried a hint of tremor!

“Just an ordinary person, I know that! Who are you trying to scare!?”

Ordinary?

Ah~ I see. In that case, my forceful intervention to save Lin Ke doesn’t seem so saintly after all.

After all…

“I’m not trying to scare you; I’m just speaking the truth.”

I took a step back and glanced at Lin Ke, who had already gotten up and was staring blankly at me.

“By the way, I also want to thank Lin Ke; it seems she can still keep a little promise. How much have I concealed from you~ Fairy?”

“!”

【The Blood Fairy immediately killed O’Keefe!】

As soon as my words fell, the death script emerged alongside Rose’s movements!