Summoning the Holy Sword

Rhode had to admit that when he heard Lydia’s words, his heart skipped a beat. It wasn’t because he fell in love, but as a player born in the Munn Kingdom, Lydia had always been the lover of their dreams. In fact, there were no small amount of various pure, sexual, and fantasy stories with her as the protagonist as though she were one of the popular idols fantasized by fans. Although Rhode had no lack of women after transmigrating to this world and didn’t really consider having an overly intimate relationship with Lydia, in reality, humans often fantasized about having a romantic encounter with the popular girl idol one day and both of them would roll on the bed and watch the stars together. However, players kept talking about it only or perhaps they knew that it was impossible, which was why they could only speak about it. It was the same for Rhode. Even though he had only been an insignificant character in the past, he was the Void Dragon now. In terms of status and everything else, he didn’t have an insurmountable gap with others like in the past. Even so, he had never considered this possibility as he never thought about it before.

It was as though one asserted that after one won a lottery worth millions, one would buy two bowls of soybean milk, drink one and toss one. But one didn’t expect to actually win millions from the lottery. When that happened, one couldn’t care less about soy bean milk! At this moment, Rhode suddenly felt something soft and aromatic on his lips. He lifted his head in surprise, only to discover that Lydia had stretched out two fingers and placed them on his lips. She retracted her arm and winked cheekily at him.

“Huhuhu, I’m just kidding; I hope you wouldn’t mind, Your Majesty.”

I knew it.

Gazing at Lydia who smiled like a sly fox, Rhode shook his head. He knew that Lydia wasn’t one who enjoyed doing such a thing, but as it was too sudden, he couldn’t help but feel surprised. Fortunately, his disguise with the emotionless face came into great effects and he didn’t display a lecherous expression, which saved him from some embarrassments. Of course, deep down he felt rather dissatisfied as he gazed at Lydia who smiled so proudly.

“Of course, I wouldn’t mind, Your Highness Lydia.”

Rhode said, stood up from his seat, and sauntered toward Lydia. As he approached her, Lydia’s beautiful eyes swirled dubiously. But before she reacted, Rhode stooped over and pecked her on the cheek, before lifting his head up. Lydia’s expression changed slightly. The smile on her face turned into a fluster by this unexpected ambush. Rhode placed his hands behind his back and proudly admired this rare expression of hers, before reminiscing the warm, soft, and wonderful feel on his lips and nodding to the young lady.

“Even though this is only a joke to you, it is indeed a decent choice of a reward for me, don’t you think so?”

Rhode said and bowed leisurely to Lydia.

“All right then, I have to attend to something; I shall make my leave now.”

At this moment in Grandia, Angelina was facing a dilemma.

Throughout her days spent in Grandia, Angelina didn’t feel horrible. In this place, she was neither mistreated by anyone nor was there any fighting and scheming against each other like in the Country of Darkness. Be it Rhode or others, everyone gave her a relative amount of trust. But to Angelina, this life wasn’t what an insignificant royal vampire wished for. To her, she wished for her own authority, as well as to restore the honor of the royal vampires. But she couldn’t achieve it in the Void Territory as Rhode had decided against her establishing a royal vampire family here. This put her in a tough spot. She enjoyed life here, but was clearly aware that she couldn’t fulfill her dreams. Although this place let her live as a vampire, Rhode disapproved of her turning people into slaves and building a new vampire family. She was in an extremely complicated mood, or could even be said to be devoid of hope. But to the insignificant royal vampire, she didn’t have any other solutions. At this point in time, this letter from the darkness on the other side swayed her decision.

It was a confidential envelope from the vampire family, sealed up using a unique method to vampires. The content of the letter inside affected her emotionally because she clearly witnessed the possibilities of her restoring the honor and glory of her family.

But… should I take this gamble?

Clutching the letter in her hand, Angelina couldn’t make up her mind. No one was aware, but she knew clearly that she couldn’t leave the Void Territory freely. The day she arrived at Grandia, she signed a soul contract with Rhode, which became her biggest worry as regardless of whether she was willing, she could not leave the territory as she pleased to chase her dreams. But at the same time, she felt like it would be a pity to miss this opportunity if she stayed here. Admittedly, everything in the Void Territory was decent. Besides, she didn’t need to be cautious all the time unlike in the Country of Darkness, where she was as though walking on thin ice. But to vampires, not committing mistakes was as though humans needing food and water. It was in their nature and not only that, but the vampires were also experts in inducing others to make mistakes and she rarely had to do it in Grandia.

Angelina had asked herself repeatedly. Am I really going to submit myself to this life and live as the most devoted servant of a Creator Dragon?

Although this wasn’t impossible, what would happen to her family’s honor if she chose to walk down this path? To Angelina, nothing was more important to her family’s honor. She worked tirelessly for it and had only one goal in mind: take down Ashvril, make the royals rise, and rule all vampires.

But in Grandia, it was impossible for her to accomplish it.

Do I… really have to give it up?

Angelina held the letter tightly, asking herself this question. She gnashed her teeth, pondering deeply for a decision. But in the end, a ridiculous, but exceedingly tempting idea cropped up in her mind. Perhaps she could convince Rhode to let her return to the Country of Darkness to make it happen?

But shortly after, she denied this thought once again; she didn’t believe that Rhode was a doormat. Although they had close, intermediate interactions and strictly speaking, Rhode was Angelina’s first man, it wasn’t important to a vampire. A physical relationship was weight used to maintain authority and divisions in class; this was the general view of vampires. It didn’t suit Angelina to keep in mind constantly of her first experience like a human. Similarly, Angelina didn’t think that Rhode would graciously let her go because she had spent the night with him.

But Angelina had to admit that the temptation was indeed huge.

It seems like that is the only way.

Angelina’s eyes glinted at this thought. Then, she extended her arm and along with her movement, the letter burned up in blue flames before turning into ashes that faded away in the air. She turned around and left the room. After pressing down the creases on her clothes, she walked along the corridor before arriving at a tall, heavy door. She gazed at the door, took a deep breath, and extended her hand to knock on it.

“Come in.”

Shortly after, a voice responded. Upon hearing it, Angelina gnashed her teeth, pushed the door open, and entered. She quickly saw Rhode crossing his arms and seated behind the table. Rhode’s eyes glinted dubiously upon seeing Angelina. Then, he changed his pose.

“Is anything the matter, Angelina?”

“… Yes, Your Majesty Void Dragon.”

Angelina lifted her head, gazing at the man with her scarlet eyes. Upon sensing the pressurizing look from Rhode, she instinctively shivered as though his gaze was able to see through her soul. But even so, she mustered her courage and continued to gaze at him.

“I have something to report.”