TEASER CHAPTER 8 PART 39
"Have you gone
retarded? Or perhaps, have you been tricked by the elves?"
Vitora's mind went
blank for a moment at the sudden marriage proposal.
While inwardly wincing
at the surprised expression on the vampire princess's face, who until now had
remained indifferent, Victor went on with his words.
"It's not so
strange, is it? Since ancient times, it is a marriage that has strengthened
family ties. I myself am also a widow, and as I recall, I don't believe that
Vitora-dono was married as well?"
"No, that's true,
but ... I see, so that's what you intend to do. You intend to fulfill the
contract and conclude the agreement at the same time by making yourself a
member of the Waziart family."
"Yes. Actually,
the Francilt family had other candidates for the next head of the family
besides that girl. Therefore, this family can manage somehow even without
me."
In short, he was a
bona fide hostage.
However, in such
cases, it is usually someone other than the head of the family, who is closely
related to the head of the family.
It is unheard of for
the current head of a family to be taken in by another family, from a country
with which he has no diplomatic relations.
However, there is no
hesitation or shadow in Victor's voice. Therefore, even Vitora could sense the
seriousness hidden behind his gentle words.
"Well played. I
know you only want to ensure the safety of your daughter, and you should be
well aware of the conditions for joining my family."
"Yes, there is no
such thing as half-vampires. Therefore, the only way to marry a vampire is to
become one."
There are two ways to
increase the number of vampires. Either vampires can mate and have children, or
they can turn another race into vampires.
The fact that
intermarriage is for the prosperity of the race is no different for vampires.
And among vampires, there was no such thing as half-breeds.
They are, without
exception, a race that has been intermarrying, by converting other races into
their own through blood.
"Vampires suck
blood and turn humans into monsters. But as a matter of fact, that is kind of
wrong. Vampires do not turn people into monsters by sucking their blood. They
give their own blood to turn others into beings like themselves."
"Yeah, that's
right. For us, blood is special. To share blood is to make oneself a part of
the other, and to make the other a part of oneself. That bond sometimes takes
precedence over our belief, which values strength. But ..."
"Accepting blood
does not guarantee that I will turn into one of you."
"Right. Rather,
it will almost certainly fail. You are by nature unworthy of my blood. The
reason our ancestors were hunted down in the first place was because of the
rampage of those who couldn't stand the taste of our blood."
"Yes, you are
right. My individual strength is nothing
more than a speck of blowing dust to you."
From the very
beginning, Victor did not believe that he could withstand the power of Vitora's
blood. He had intended to sacrifice himself as soon as she asked him to fulfill
the secret agreement.
