Namsqeem then provides a brief description of similar conditions that occur in Estuaria. Not completely the same, but worse.“I found them almost everywhere,” he says. “From rich people, public figures, politicians, to street thugs. Cases of missing people. It seems like they want to change you all to be like them. Maybe not all of you, because they still need human blood.”Those who attend this meeting, more or less, already know about Estuaria's involvement in establishing The Democratic State of Yegristan.After receiving this information from Namsqeem, they can’t ignore the possibility that they will wage a war against Estuaria once more.“Is this the reason for your betrayal toward Estuaria?” asks one of the representatives from the Erzhan tribe to Dean.Dean shakes his head. “I’ve never betrayed them.”“They only see his existence as a threat,” says Dastan, without revealing the real reason behind Dean’s issue with Estuaria. “Because of that, they hunted him down by giving all th
It’s actually Charlie’s wife. Florian comes to her, and nonchalantly talks to the foster mother with a peaceful smile.“You’ve treated me so well this whole time. I’m so grateful for the chance to experience how it feels to be a son in a normal family. But I have to leave now. Thank you for everything!”He simply walks toward the front door, leaving Charlie’s wife in confusion. But then, he stops by the door, and looks back at Charlie.“If you really love your family, you better take them out of Efari. The blessing you received is actually a curse for some people.”Soon after he gets out of that house, he spreads his bituminous wings while jumping so high, and then takes his leave, intending to head back to Medreisten.However, before really leaving Kadena, he takes the time for a moment to visit Venera. He is only afloat in the air, stalking the girl from outside the window.It attracts the girl’s attention like she feels his presence. She drops her pen and leaves her homework, rushi
He realizes he has completely misunderstood these people.Previously, he felt their unique vampire aura, and that made him think that they were just street thugs who couldn't hide their unique aura like most Tetartos.But no! Now Dean understands where all their evil intentions and hatred come from. They really hate him because of the race issue.That one man's hatred for the purebloods is immense, and it can be seen in all the attacks he launches at Dean.Over time, his slashes lost their touch. His sword technique begins to become rough due to anger and hatred, making it easier for Dean to read them.“Hey, hey! Control yourself!” Dean advises as he calmly avoids the man’s sword.“Shut up!” the man snaps before delivering a horizontal slash.This time, even though he is still so mad, he uses the same technique of manipulating the mana blade that he has previously used.Again, it hits Dean, but only a slight scratch on his cheek. The wound is now emitting haze, and slowly closing.Som
Whether what he said is true or not, Dean accepts Johann's invitation. Besides, he's not alone. There is Namsqeem with him at the moment.“How did you know I was in this city?” Dean asks.“Evie Espinoza,” replies Johann. “I learned that she and her daughter moved to this city. I know quite a bit about the situation in Dildior. It's not surprising that they decided to move out. But I'm curious, why Krago?”“Just because of that, you immediately knew that I was here?” Dean expresses his doubt.“Not many people are aware of what is actually happening in Estuaria,” replies Johann. “If you weren’t the one who convinced them to move out, who would? I even had a fight with my family to force them to come here.”Dean chuckles a little. “Then, why Krago?”“Because there are you and your people here,” answers Johann. “I know this western region of Yegristan is the last place those vampires will infiltrate.”Johann leads Dean to a certain bar. The bar is so empty without any visitors. But Johann
Most of those in the room follow their brief conversation with confusion. Even Albert Lawson no longer cares about his drink, and changes his sitting position toward Zamira and Namsqeem.Apart from Aliana, the others are quite able to recognize that it is Nimeza language, even though they don’t really understand what those two are saying. But this is the first time they ever see people casually communicating using it.Except for Prof. Nicholson, who has been with Zamira for quite a long time, he is quite proficient in Nimeza language to some degree.“Hey, kid!” Nicholson calls. “Why don't you put down your sword first, and let's talk!”Looking uninterested, Dean ignores Prof. Nicholson's invitation, and keeps holding the katana. He doesn’t have the scabbard at the moment, but at least he isn’t pointing the sword at them.“I don't plan to stay here for long,” he replies. “If you have something to say, just make it brief before I lose my ability to suppress the urge to kill that man.”He
The declaration made by the mayor of Krago has become a global topic. It’s also about the issue of humanism which he also made into one of the reasons behind their separatist movement.The three provinces on the western side of Yegristan have now completely cut ties with the central government of the Democratic State of Yegristan.Mespein has closed all access from their neighboring province, Gostrela, which is on the eastern side. Whether through the city of Dolis or Teles, they built guard posts on the inter-provincial roads on the border.At least, before this shutdown, those who supported the re-establishment of the Yegristan kingdom had carried out a mass exodus.Except for one last wave…“Sorry, it's going to hurt a little, but we have to do it,” says a border guard, before making a shallow cut on a man's palm.It is really just a small cut. After that, the guard examines the wound carefully. And then…“He is clear!”He lets that one man in, and asks another one from the queue t
Uneasy and restless, Zamir leaves in a rush intending to meet his daughter. But Dean immediately holds his hand.“Wait! I want you to understand,” says Dean, trying to emphasize. “Someone could have given the curse on her without her concern. But if it is true that she is a vampire, her existence could still endanger us. She will still have to consume blood.”Zamir takes a deep breath to calm his mind. He knows his own daughter well, and believes she is not a bad girl.After getting a bit calmer, he gives a nod, and then walks away with more composure. He takes his daughter away from his wife, leading her to some quiet place away from everyone else.Dean still feels uncomfortable, worrying that something would happen to Zamir and his daughter. So he follows them, and observes the situation by taking his distance.“Namsqeem! You can tell when someone is lying, right?”“A kind of,” replies Namsqeem.“I don't think Zamir ever taught his daughter how to use or control her mana,” Dean specu
A moment later, Florian disappears, but reappears again elsewhere. “You should know, except for that one specter over there, none of us are actually here. This is just my consciousness inside Venera's mind. Now, three consciousnesses inside one body. Do you think this will be good for her?”“Dean, he is right,” Namsqeem affirms. “If he keeps trying to block us, it will ruin the girl’s mind. We better get out of here.”Not long after that, Dean's consciousness returns to his body and he moves his hand away from Venera's head. Namsqeem also comes out, and Venera slowly collapses.“Venera!” Zamir rushes to her and tries to wake her up.“Don’t force it!” says Namsqeem. “She is fine. Let her rest!”In the end, there isn't much Dean can learn from Venera's memories. But at least, he has seen the face of the guy who put the curse on Venera.It puts him into a deep thought. When he dug into Jaeden Wilcox’s memory a while ago, he didn’t get this kind of rejection. In fact, he believes that Jaed