Chapter 67: Chapter 67: Tina and The Bullies

< Master, should I also add her to your list of potential harem members? >

Surprisingly, his answer came out as negative.

“No.”

< Why not, Master? Weren’t you the one who dreamed day and night about meeting the Vampire Queen? >

“That’s true. But things feel different now.”

< Different? >

’Back then, it was probably just infatuation with my own creation. An obsession, perhaps. But love? I don’t feel that toward Tina.’

He paused for a moment.

’Maybe someday my heart will respond to her differently. Maybe it won’t. Until that day comes, I don’t want to force those feelings.’

< … >

’Besides, this isn’t a decision I should make alone. She deserves to have a say in it too. For now, we will simply let things take their course.’

< You have changed, Master. >

’Explain.’

< Not in a bad way. Quite the opposite. >

< If you were the same person you were a few months ago, you would have made that decision with your body rather than your heart. You would have added her to your harem without hesitation. >

Adonis remained silent, listening.

< But now you are thinking with your emotions too. >

< And it is a good change. >

< If things had continued the old way, your harem would eventually become shallow. A collection without true emotional connection or deep attachment. >

< At first, you might have enjoyed it because of your lust. But eventually you would grow tired of it. >

< Humans are emotional beings, Master. If they wish to walk a long path, emotional support and genuine bonds become just as important as power. >

’Mmhm, maybe you’re right.’

He then turned his attention to the present, inside the training facility.

Tina was getting adapted to her bloodline powers, such as flying, manipulating blood, testing immortal regeneration, practicing Blood Devourer’s Arts, and so on.

Unlike most vampires, she didn’t have any weakness under the sun.

Her only weaknesses were Holy Items and Bloodlust.

As a newborn, bloodlust was very hard to control, especially since she had already tasted his delicious blood.

Often, she cast glances back at him, as if she was already missing the taste.

As a former human, it felt wrong to drink human blood.

But she understood that since she chose this path, she had to drink human blood to stay strong.

She stepped closer to him on her tiptoes.

“Adonis, can I—?”

Adonis loosened his collar straightforwardly.

She smiled jovially before sinking her fangs back into his neck.

While she drank, she had to support herself by resting her soft ass on his lap.

Adonis felt the texture clearly and felt heat around his little brother, but he didn’t make any move on her.

He just ruffled her crimson hair with a gentle smile.

“Remember, Valentina. Whenever you feel thirsty, come back. I will let you drink as much as you want. But you cannot drink another human’s blood. Understand?”

She nodded without making a sound, even though she couldn’t grasp the exact reason behind it.

After having her fill, she became even stronger.

He couldn’t see her stats, but he could tell she would surpass him in a day.

That was good. If she could reach even 1/10th of her prime, the whole Kingdom would have bend to her knees before her prowess, which would effectively help him secure his growth.

“So, what should we do from here and out, Adonis?” she asked suddenly.

He replied with a smile,

“We have much, much more to do. But for now I want to see you getting back at your bullies.”

She looked hesitant at first, but soon a fierce determination crossed her features.

“I will do it. I will teach everyone a lesson they will never forget.”

The training facility doors opened quietly.

Adonis stepped out first.

Behind him followed Tina.

No. She was now Valentina.

The morning air of the Royal Academy campus was cool, and the courtyard was full of beginner Swordmasters.

As soon as Tina appeared, a few whispers spread.

“Isn’t that Tina?”

“The weird red-haired girl?”

“The one those girls always boss around?”

“Who’s that guy beside her?”

Some students chuckled. Others watched with mild curiosity.

Adonis stopped near the academy courtyard and leaned against a stone pillar, folding his arms.

“Go on,” he said calmly.

Tina looked at him once, then she turned around.

Across the campus stood the group she knew too well.

There were 4 girls. They were laughing loudly near the fountain.

The blonde one in the center noticed Tina first.

“Oh? Look who decided to crawl out of her hole.”

Another girl snorted.

“What do you want now? Did you finish the laundry we gave you?”

The third one crossed her arms.

“And our homework?”

The blonde girl smirked arrogantly.

“Or did you come to beg again?”

Sensing a commotion, students from nearby started gathering slowly.

They sensed something was about to happen.

Tina stopped walking about five steps away from them.

For a brief moment she said nothing.

The blonde girl grew irritated.

“What? Someone fucked your tongue?”

Then she slapped Tina’s shoulder lightly.

“You useless parasite.”

That was the same insult she had heard dozens of times before.

But this time—

Tina did not lower her head.

Instead, she slowly raised it.

Her crimson eyes glowed faintly.

Seein this, the blonde girl froze.

“What’s that?”

Before she could react, Tina grabbed her wrist.

The girl gasped,

“What are you doing?! Let go!”

But Tina’s grip didn’t move.Not even slightly.

Her physical strength was no longer human.

The girl struggled. “Ouch, it hurts!”

“Hey! Stop!” The other girls stepped forward.

“Let her go!” One of them summoned her Sword Soul.

A slim rapier appeared in her hand.

She thrust it toward Tina’s shoulder.

But Tina didn’t even look.

With her free hand, She slapped the blade aside.

Clang.

The rapier flew out of the girl’s hand and clattered across the stone ground.

The courtyard fell silent.

“W-what?”

Another girl summoned her Sword Soul, which wss a long spear.

She charged forward. “Die, Bitch!”

But, Tina simply stepped aside, then kicked.

Bang.

The girl folded like a broken chair and collapsed onto the ground, mouth foaming.

“Agh!”

The blonde girl panicked now,

“Use your swords, guys! What are you doing?!”

“Woosh! Woosh!” Two Sword Souls appeared again..

But in front of Tina, they were paper tigers.

One girl swung her blade wildly.

Tina caught her wrist, then wisted in 90 degree. “Crack!”

The girl howled in agony. “Aaaah!”

Tina then shoved her away like throwing trash.

The final girl tried to run.

Tina went forward, grabbed the back of her collar and dragged her back.

“Where are you going? You need to be punished.”

Her voice was cold at reezing point.

The blonde girl was trembling now. She couldn’t understand how Tina got so strong all of a sudden.

“You. you crazy bitch! I will kill you”

She slapped Tina across the face. “Paah.”

The sound echoed loudly.

Students gasped, while Adonis watched quietly from the pillar.

Tina didn’t react for a second.

Then—She smiled. A noble contemptuous smile.

And then, she slapped the blonde back.

PAAH.

Bang.

The blonde girl flew sideways and crashed onto the courtyard stones.

“Ahhh!”

Her nose began bleeding instantly.

The other girls tried to crawl away.

But Tina grabbed them one by one.

Each of them received a kick.

Bang.

Bang.

Bang.

Their cries echoed across the courtyard.

Students stood frozen, while some classmates whispered in astonishment:

“Since when was Tina this strong?”

“Those girls are level 8 and above! Yet, she is thrashing them like nothing.”

“Also, she didn’t even need to summon her weapon soul!”

Meanwhile Tina stood above them.

She didn’t need to summon the Vampiric Sword. She used only physical strength.

And it was enough.

She grabbed the blonde girl by the collar and lifted her close.

“Do you remember, how many nights you made me wash your clothes?”

The girl cried in response. “P-please stop!”

“How many assignments you forced me to do?”

“I’m sorry!”

“How many times you slapped me?”

The girl sobbed loudly now. “Tina, forgive me!”

Hearing the apology from her blood covered ugly mouth, Tina dropped her in disgust.

Feeling pardoned, the girls crawled away like frightened animals.

“…..”

The courtyard suddenly turned into a field of blood roses, accompanied by an eerie tune from an olden era.

As some of the rose petals flew into the air, Tina looked noble, majestic, and graceful.

The tight-fitted red dress outlined everything with perfection.

While everyone was feeling a chill in their bones, Adonis went over and placed a hand on Tina’s head.

“You did well.”

Tina felt a little awkward, but the caress was undeniably warm.

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