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8:00 PM sharp.
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The bell of the Sacred Banquet Hall tolled softly.
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This banquet hall, located in the wing of the Cathedral of Light, was undoubtedly one of the most magnificent buildings in the Holy Radiance Alliance.
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Its dome soared thirty meters high.
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Stained glass windows depicted the glorious achievements of saints throughout the ages.
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A gigantic crystal chandelier cast a warm glow, making the marble floor sparkle brilliantly.
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But tonight, the atmosphere here was so heavy it was suffocating.
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Along the twenty-meter-long oak table, sat the two most powerful factions on the continent.
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On the left side were the elites of the Holy Radiance Alliance:
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Pope Uther VII sat solemnly in the center, the Seven Holy Order Knight Commanders stood rigidly, and the Five Kings each occupied their own place.
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On the right side were the representatives of the Eternal Night Empire:
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Queen Ophelia sat high in the main seat, Corvus stood expressionless beside her.
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At the head of the table, in the place of honor, Sylvia sat cautiously.
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She felt she wasn’t here to attend a banquet, but rather, she was tied to an altar.
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Countless gazes pierced her from all directions.
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Some filled with reverence, some hiding curiosity, and others burning with a fanatical religious fervor.
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Each look made her increasingly uneasy.
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“This is it, this is worse than a public execution…”
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Sylvia stole a glance at her mother on the left.
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Ophelia sat like a mountain, her blood-red eyes scanning the room.
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That pseudo-divine pressure thickened the air itself.
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Then she looked to her right at her sister.
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Aivira was inspecting the human dignitaries present with keen interest, her fingers tapping rhythmically on the table.
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Each tap made the knights tense up nervously.
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“Honored guests, welcome to the Sacred Banquet Hall.”
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Uther VII rose to speak, his voice solemn and grave.
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“Tonight, with the highest ceremony, we welcome the envoys from the Eternal Night Empire.”
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No sooner had he finished speaking, than servants entered in single file, carrying silver trays.
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The dishes on the human side looked perfectly normal.
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Golden roasted birds.
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Delicate pastries.
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Amber fruit wine served in crystal glasses.
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The aromas were rich, whetting appetites.
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But the treatment for the vampires was quite different.
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Servants presented ornate golden goblets, filled with a dark red liquid.
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“This is carefully prepared Snow Mountain Giant Deer blood,”
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Uther VII introduced, his tone laced with obvious pride.
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“Those giant deer live in the far northern lands. Their blood is pure and of the highest quality…”
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Aivira looked at the cup of animal blood reeking of copper in front of her.
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Her brows immediately knitted into a tight ‘川’ shape.
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She lowered her voice so only her mother and sister could hear:
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“They’re using this kind of livestock blood to entertain my sister?”
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“This is an insult to the royal family!”
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Sylvia didn’t notice her sister’s anger at all.
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Her full attention was drawn to one item on the human side: a freshly baked white bread.
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The bread gave off a faint wheat aroma.
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Its crust was lightly golden.
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It looked soft and sweet.
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For Sylvia, who hadn’t tasted real food in a long time, this was heaven’s temptation.
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She swallowed involuntarily.
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“I really want to eat bread… I’m starting to forget what real food tastes like…”
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This small gesture was immediately caught by Ophelia and Aivira.
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Ophelia’s blood-red eyes narrowed slightly.
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To her, Sylvia’s yearning gaze clearly said:
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The chaotic energies, make her feel repulsed.
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Aivira’s understanding was even more direct:
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Her sister’s eyes were telling her:
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The presence of this food pollutes her vision!
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“I see now.”
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Aivira understood.
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Her sister was hinting for her to clean things up.
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A sweet smile blossomed on her face as she gracefully stood.
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“Wait, this isn’t right!”
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Sylvia sensed the dangerous aura emanating from her sister, and immediately panicked.
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Aivira picked up a napkin, softly wiped the corner of her mouth, then pointed at the trembling head chef not far away.
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Her voice sweet and silky as she said:
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“Your dish has displeased my sister.”
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“As an apology, how about you become a new main course?”
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The moment she said this, the entire banquet hall fell silent.
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Uther VII gripped his scepter tightly.
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He never imagined the vampire princess would be so direct, demanding to eat the chef in front of everyone!
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“Is this the true nature of the vampires?”
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Bartolomew, Commander of the Sword of Judgment, clenched his sword hilt silently.
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The Five Kings turned pale with fright.
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They had never been so close to the terror of the vampires.
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Meanwhile, the head chef who was singled out had already gone weak in the knees, almost collapsing.
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“No, no, my sister’s going crazy!”
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Sylvia’s survival instinct exploded instantly.
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She grabbed the golden goblet before her.
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To stop her sister from wreaking havoc, she had no choice but to drink the entire cup of blood.
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“Sis, I… I was just thirsty.”
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Sylvia put down the golden goblet, forcing a satisfied expression.
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“This… this tastes pretty good.”
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Seeing her sister “happily” drink the blood, Aivira’s murderous intent instantly turned into a doting smile.
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“As long as little sister likes it.”
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She sat back down gracefully.
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The terrifying pressure dissipated accordingly.
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Only then did the people in the banquet hall breathe a sigh of relief.
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But everyone left with a deep impression:
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The vampire princess was mercurial, and would eat people at the slightest provocation.
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“As expected!”
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Uther VII watched Sylvia drink the blood, his eyes burning with even more intense light.
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“The Sacred Body protects the innocent.”
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“Even if it means drinking this impure blood!”
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“What a pure and kind heart!”
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“Even while bound by Black Power.”
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“She still maintains the most beautiful nature!”
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The more he thought, the more excited he became:
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“I must save her!”
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“Bring her back into the embrace of the light!”
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Sylvia had no idea she was once again being gravely misunderstood.
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All she wanted now was to quickly end this damn banquet.
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Go back to her room and lie down.
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“Why does drinking blood get twisted into saving the world?”
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“These people’s imaginations are way too wild…”
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But the matter was obviously not so simple.
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“Since our vampire friends are satisfied with our hospitality…”
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Uther VII stood and raised his glass.
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“Then let us toast to this historic meeting!”
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“To the friendship between our two races!”
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“To a future of peace!”
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“To the Sacred Body’s… ahem.”
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“To the health of the two princesses!”
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Everyone raised their glasses, but the atmosphere remained unbearably tense.
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Sylvia stared at the cup of deer blood poured in front of her once again, her heart breaking and wanting to cry.
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“Tonight is destined to be another sleepless night…”
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