Category: The Delicate Female Lead Only Wants to be Loved by the Villainous Young Ladies

Chapter 232: The Danger from First Snow

On the first night of Adele’s “cat and dog” bliss, the initially unfamiliar Celeste and First Snow gradually became acquainted.

This was largely thanks to Adele being engrossed in her game, giving the two some alone time together.

Wait… wasn’t this just Adele being a gamer!?

Well, whatever Adele said, goes.

She was dominating in the game, while Celeste, behind her, took the initiative to strike up a conversation with First Snow.

“…Hello, we met last time, but I didn’t have a chance to talk to you.”

Celeste’s EQ was quite high, after all, she was the daughter of an entrepreneur and had received a good education since childhood.

So she replaced “Because you were focused on eating fish, I didn’t want to disturb you” with “I didn’t have a chance to talk to you.”

Adele heard this and perked up her ears.

First Snow also heard it and glanced at Celeste.

At least Celeste’s attitude was quite good, but First Snow felt a little disappointed.

Because she originally thought that she would have Adele all to herself tonight, but after she flew over, she found that Celeste had already arrived.

It was natural for First Snow to feel a little down.

So she didn’t respond, choosing to lower her head and continue biting her tail.

First Snow’s snow-white tail swayed back and forth as she bit and licked it, a habit she retained even in her cat girl form, she was incredibly cute.

Although this cuteness meant that Celeste’s first attempt at conversation ended in failure…

The girl wasn’t discouraged, she thought that her master must be expecting her to break the ice.

So she didn’t give up because of First Snow’s coldness, instead, she moved closer to First Snow.

This time, First Snow showed a wary expression.

D-don’t tell me she wants to touch my ears!?

That place… only Adele could touch it, meow… Xiao Wei could occasionally touch it too, meow.

But this golden-haired milk cow clearly wasn’t qualified.

Pfft, so in First Snow’s mind, she saw Celeste as a “milk cow.”

But with Celeste’s impressive bust size, it had to be said, it was a very fitting “nickname.”

It could also be seen that First Snow was a bit wary of Celeste.

Perhaps it wasn’t just because Celeste had arrived first and deprived First Snow of the chance to be alone with Adele…

But also because of the difference in their figures.

They were natural enemies from the start.

Finally reaching a suitable position, still some distance away from First Snow to let her relax, Celeste continued with a smile,

“Since we didn’t have a chance to talk last time, let me introduce myself this time.”

“My name is Celeste, and I’m Adele’s dog.”

The girl demonstrated what it meant to say something shocking in a calm tone.

Adele, who was playing a game, almost missed her minions.

Her heart was in turmoil, her actions slowed down, and her cheeks flushed slightly.

The girl thought shyly – What are you suddenly saying, silly girl.

As for First Snow’s reaction, she was stunned at first.

Then the girl’s ears perked up angrily, and her tail started swaying rapidly.

When a cat wagged its tail, it usually meant it was annoyed or angry.

Only when the tail was held high did it mean happiness.

First Snow’s current appearance clearly showed that she was unhappy.

It seemed that their thought processes were different.

Celeste’s self-introduction, which seemed very humble in her own eyes, telling First Snow her true identity (Adele’s dog) in advance to avoid misunderstanding and jealousy…

Actually sounded like bragging to First Snow.

That’s why First Snow immediately declared her ownership in a voice louder than Celeste’s,

“I-I’m Adele’s cat, meow!”

Corresponding to Celeste’s self-introduction, it meant that neither of them was inferior to the other!

What’s so great about being a dog, meow!

She was a cat, cats were no worse than dogs!

Adele’s shoulders trembled, she tried hard to hold back her laughter.

She finally understood what it meant to “lose it.”

As for Celeste, after being stunned for a second or two, she also chuckled.

But she understood why First Snow was angry.

Then she could follow this line of thought and coax the angry First Snow.

With her efforts, and the fact that First Snow wasn’t really that unreasonable, at most, her care for Adele had clouded her judgment a little…

After Celeste’s explanation, and a brief, embellished description of her past experiences with Adele…

First Snow finally realized that the “dog” Celeste was talking about and the “cat” she was, weren’t the same thing at all!

Meow! How embarrassing…

First Snow covered her fluffy ears, looking cute and embarrassed.

Celeste continued with a gentle smile,

“Anyway, First Snow, no matter what you think…”

“To me, Adele is neither yours nor mine.”

“On the contrary, I belong to my master, I belong to Adele.”

“…”

This level of understanding was beyond First Snow’s reach.

Although as a cat, she had long been used to freeloading in the human world, it didn’t mean that she felt grateful to humans.

Her mentality was similar to that of a normal cat, it was like, “This person feeds me, I must be amazing.”

Until she met Adele, why could this girl act so coquettishly towards a kitten!?

First Snow had never met this kind of human before, and she fell for Adele’s tricks before she knew it!

When Adele acted coquettishly, First Snow would coax her.

Whatever Adele wanted, First Snow would give it to her.

Compared to First Snow, Adele was the real cat-like girlfriend!

Plus, First Snow had just reached maturity, so after going back and forth, she was completely charmed by Adele.

Now, she had become Adele-shaped, meow (cat sticking out tongue).

“I-I’m also Adele’s, meow!”

“Of course, Master often tells me that First Snow is a very, very good kitty.”

Hearing this, First Snow blushed slightly and looked at Adele’s back, who seemed to be focused on the game.

Adele didn’t deny it, so it was probably true.

She was so happy, meow…

But in reality, Adele was praising Celeste’s adaptability in her heart.

She didn’t really remember mentioning First Snow in front of Celeste.

Maybe she did, maybe she didn’t.

But if she really didn’t, then it could only be said – Celeste, well done!

Through the interaction between Celeste and First Snow, Adele also realized that Celeste would definitely be the one who was best at mediating the atmosphere and relationships in her harem.

Except with Hermione.

But Hermione also had a cold personality, as long as Adele didn’t neglect her, she probably wouldn’t care even if she didn’t interact with others at all.

It was worth mentioning that Hermione also sent Adele a message after Lady Chen Xi’s speech ended.

It seemed that the true location of the vampire capital wasn’t accessible to everyone.

So she wanted to take Adele there alone and also let Adele meet her family.

It was like the “meeting the parents” scene 2.0!

But last time, at the castle where Dorothy currently resided, strictly speaking, Adele hadn’t met any important figures in Dorothy’s family.

At most, she met Dorothy’s adoptive mother, who had raised her.

Of course, she was also a blood noble, far above Adele in terms of Sequence and status.

Then this time, in the vampire capital, how many even more noble vampires would want to see her, the culprit who had “bewitched” their daughter, or perhaps granddaughter of many generations?

Just imagining it made Adele’s skin crawl.

Although she had already met Lady Chen Xi, one of the seven remaining True Ancestors of the current vampire race…

But the other True Ancestors were definitely not as kind and benevolent as Lady Chen Xi!

When the time came, when facing such important figures, Adele could only leave it to fate…

But she believed that the girls she liked would protect her!

The game was about to end. Adele, hearing the harmonious conversation between Celeste and First Snow behind her, couldn’t help but smile.

Well, compared to worrying about future troubles…

It was still more important to cherish the small happiness in front of her.

“Victory!”

Adele shouted “Victory” in English, not caring whether Celeste and First Snow could understand. She took off her headphones and pounced on the two girls on the bed.

“Now, let’s catch a kitten or a puppy to sleep with me~”

“Let’s see which kitten or puppy will be so lucky~”

Adele pretended to pounce on Celeste and First Snow.

Celeste looked at her with a gentle smile, her ample breasts jiggling slightly, her posture as she lay on her side inviting.

As for First Snow, she was still a little shy and didn’t make any inviting gestures or expressions like Celeste. She just stayed where she was, not dodging or hiding, her little hands tightly clutching the hem of her skirt.

It was as if she was saying, “If Adele wants to push me down, I wouldn’t mind, meow…”

Adele wasn’t happy with this.

“Not fun!” the girl pouted and shouted.

Sometimes, being too easy to conquer was also a kind of trouble.

But Adele wasn’t playing anymore, and Celeste and First Snow became anxious.

First Snow, who had transformed from a pure kitten into a kitten who craved Adele’s body…

Finally had the chance to spend the night with Adele since Xiao Wei wasn’t home tonight.

The kitten, full of anticipation, had the thought for the first time that even if Adele wasn’t willing, perhaps she could take the initiative…

As for Celeste, she was a little more pitiful, she wasn’t as free as First Snow.

Even though her heart and body yearned for her master, she didn’t dare to commit insubordination – ahem, except for that time today when she misunderstood her master’s words and ate her master as a “cake.”

But if First Snow made the first move, Celeste might also be tempted to join in under the pretense of serving her master.

“What… what are you doing?”

That was the first time Adele felt a sense of inexplicable crisis.

From First Snow, the soft and cute kitten she was familiar with, and Celeste, the obedient puppy.

First Snow’s face was flushed, she inhaled, exhaled, inhaled, and then exhaled again.

As if she was about to make some important decision.

As for Celeste, she quietly clenched her fists.

Perhaps in her heart, she had already shouted, “First Snow, go for it!”

As if sensing Celeste’s encouragement, First Snow’s courage finally surfaced.

“I want…”

Her lips parted, her voice soft and moist.

Because the little cat girl was nervously swallowing her saliva.

But in the end, First Snow gritted her teeth, closed her eyes, and finally shouted what was in her heart,

“I-I want to sleep with Adele, meow!”

Celeste’s eyes lit up, but with her courage, she could only whisper softly, just loud enough for herself to hear,

“Me too, I want to be with Master…”

Adele was clearly stunned by this outcome.

After all, she was always the one teasing First Snow, when was it First Snow’s turn to tease her?

But then her pupils constricted, she suddenly realized that she might not be able to resist First Snow’s rising desire.

Because the power gap between Adele and First Snow was actually huge.

It was just that First Snow had never realized this, she was still as carefree as a kitten.

And she didn’t have anything that she had to use force to obtain.

But now – she did!

So at this moment, a tragic thought arose in Adele’s heart.

“Oh no – I’m going to be counter-attacked!”

Could it be that tonight…

It was her turn to be meowed at!?

Chapter 231: Adele Is a Bad Girl

Night, in Adele’s dormitory.

“Meow meow meow meow meow!”

A pure white kitten was meowing furiously at Celeste, who was sitting obediently beside Adele, still wearing a collar.

“Little kitty, we don’t say ‘meow’ things,” Adele said helplessly.

She didn’t expect First Snow to still be able to fly over at 10 pm.

Usually, at this time, First Snow should be leaving Adele’s place and returning to Principal Winona’s house for curfew.

As for why it was the other way around today…

Perhaps Principal Winona had something to do and temporarily left the academy.

And First Snow, left alone, couldn’t bear the loneliness and naturally came over.

It was also precisely because of this…

Because First Snow wanted to monopolize Adele…

That the kitten, seeing another woman in Adele’s room, meowed furiously in anger.

As for Celeste, she knew her, but they weren’t close!

First Snow was only close to Adele and Senior Li Lige. As for the other girls, she had mostly only met them once.

Hearing Adele’s words, the kitten started to whimper.

Adele had to put down what she was doing, came to First Snow’s side, and opened her arms.

First Snow looked a little aggrieved, but seeing Adele, she still couldn’t help but climb into her arms, her watery eyes staring at Celeste with dissatisfaction.

Celeste seemed restless.

She didn’t feel jealous of First Snow.

Or rather, it should be First Snow who was jealous.

Celeste had already let go of many things in her heart, this could be seen from her peaceful coexistence with Hermione at the beginning of the gathering.

So she just lowered her head, waiting for her master’s instructions, whether it was to leave or to stay, Celeste would obey.

Adele gently stroked the fur on the kitten’s back, her curled-up golden wings, and First Snow’s fluffy cat ears.

With a light touch, the kitten would quickly flick her ears because of the ticklish sensation, it was very amusing.

“Don’t be angry at Celeste, First Snow.”

“If you want to be angry, be angry at me, I was the one who asked her to come over.”

Adele took the blame.

Because she knew she could handle it.

As expected, after hearing Adele’s words, First Snow only whined a little and didn’t express her dissatisfaction with any actual “meows.”

First Snow wouldn’t be angry at Adele.

And this was actually First Snow’s first time being jealous.

In the past, she was very naive, still in her childhood.

It wasn’t until she met Adele that she gradually matured under this “sinful” girl, and now she had entered adolescence for the magical Gryphon race.

It was the time when she could fall in love, could reproduce, her emotions more diverse, and when she would feel jealousy.

However, whether there was reproductive isolation between Gryphons and humans was unknown.

But if there was, the more mature First Snow in the future would probably feel very regretful.

Because little Cat-Birds were cute and fun.

When First Snow was young, she always wanted to have a companion of the same race to play with her, to do silly things with her, to be her friend, and to grow up together.

Unfortunately, even after so many years, First Snow had never found a companion of the same race.

Even before meeting Winona, living in the Elven Forest, she had always thought that she was a wild cat.

Just a strange, winged wild cat with a long lifespan.

First Snow, as a wild cat, had seen generation after generation of forest cats pass away, living alone for hundreds of years, before being taken out of the Elven Forest by Winona.

If Winona was the one who enlightened her about her identity…

Then Adele was the one who enlightened her about love.

Seeing First Snow’s mood gradually calming down, Celeste also felt relieved.

She didn’t want to make things difficult for her master, Adele.

But Adele wasn’t troubled by this situation at all, she even found it interesting.

It was like someone who had both a cat and a dog at home, returning home to see them “fighting,” as long as they didn’t destroy the house, it was mostly amusing and would make people happy.

Perhaps this was the so-called “having both a cat and a dog.”

Adele’s ideal “cat and dog” scenario was pretty much like this.

First, the loyal, gentle, and tall golden retriever Celeste, and then the coquettish First Snow, who was usually well-behaved, but would also throw tantrums sometimes.

Putting these two together, it was hard not to imagine a cute kitten swatting at a silly golden retriever.

And the golden retriever would indulge the kitten.

As for the kitten, in her interactions with the golden retriever, she would gradually develop familiarity and affection for her.

Most importantly, their eyes were both filled with their master, Adele.

Adele petted First Snow for a while, then suddenly seemed to remember something and asked,

“First Snow, are you hungry?”

“Meow?”

It probably meant “Is there anything delicious?”

Adele had unconsciously developed the ability to understand what a cat was saying by its tone.

“There is, but you have to transform into your cat girl form.”

Adele said with a smile.

First Snow blinked her beautiful vertical pupils.

“Meow!”

This meant she agreed.

Then, in front of Adele and Celeste, a golden light flashed, and First Snow had already transformed into the silver-haired little girl who appeared at the gathering.

She knelt on Adele’s lap, her chin slightly raised, her lips very close to Adele’s face.

So close that Adele could clearly hear the girl’s breathing.

Soft, seductive.

Also fragrant and sweet, like a being made of milk.

But First Snow didn’t realize she was tempting Adele at all, the gentle ripples in her eyes still pure, shimmering slightly under the light.

Celeste consciously looked away.

She seemed to have misunderstood something, thinking that Adele would do something strange to First Snow, like suddenly kissing her.

In fact, Adele almost couldn’t resist the urge.

But she still held back and coughed lightly, letting First Snow get off her lap and stay on the bed.

Then the girl put on her slippers and went downstairs to the kitchen.

She went to get the remaining cake from the refrigerator, the last “cat-shaped” cake.

Edith’s labor could be used by Adele to coax three people, including herself, it was truly a sigh-inducing situation.

Soon, Adele returned upstairs and brought the cake to First Snow.

“Ta-da~!”

She didn’t know if people in this other world were familiar with this tone, but Adele believed that just by seeing these words, the melody would automatically play in people’s hearts.

It was the kind of sound

effect often used to present a surprise.

This time, she didn’t plan to perform the “cat-cutting” trick in front of First Snow.

Clearly… Adele didn’t want to embarrass herself again!

She shouldn’t have treated Celeste and First Snow like fools.

Otherwise, she herself would become the biggest fool.

First Snow’s eyes lit up when she saw the cat-shaped cake in Adele’s hand, and she even sniffed it, smelling the aroma of cream.

“It’s cake, meow!?”

“Is it someone’s birthday today, meow!?”

“No, there’s no rule that you can’t eat cake on days other than your birthday.”

“Here, First Snow, this is a gift for you.”

“Cake, delicious,” Celeste chimed in, trying to ease the atmosphere between her and First Snow.

First Snow glanced at Celeste, then at the cake, and didn’t say anything more.

Adele opened the packaging for First Snow, and then, right in front of her, First Snow started to devour the cake.

Although it was said online that cats couldn’t eat cream, that cats couldn’t eat cake, in the end, it was limited to cats only being able to eat cat food and canned cat food.

It was hard not to suspect that this was a conspiracy fabricated by cat food manufacturers.

Ahem, it probably wasn’t.

But if you compared cats that only ate cat food with cats that ate all sorts of things, the latter were clearly more likely to have health problems, it was a high probability event among low probability events.

Nowadays, most pet owners valued their cats very much and naturally wouldn’t let them suffer any harm.

But First Snow was a Cat-Bird, and she also had cat and cat girl forms, she could eat anything, so Adele didn’t have to worry about these problems.

“Big sister wants some too, meow~”

First Snow, halfway through her cake, suddenly remembered something, smiled sweetly with cream on her face, and scooped up a small portion of cake, offering it to Adele.

Adele didn’t dislike this intimate gesture, instead, she felt a warmth in her heart.

So she took the cake into her mouth with a satisfied “Om nom nom.”

As she chewed, she said with a smile,

“Oh, this is just cake, no cream.”

Hearing this, First Snow was about to scoop up the cream, which was shaped like a cat’s ear, and feed it to Adele.

But Adele seized the moment when First Snow lowered her head and quickly kissed her lips.

“I’ve already tasted it, thank you for the treat~”

Adele said with a smile, licking the cream off her lips.

First Snow was stunned at first, but when she finally reacted, her face turned as red as a ripe peach.

“Bad… bad girl!”

But her heart was pounding, and she liked it.

Adele chuckled, “Bad girls are more attractive~”

Seeing First Snow’s shy face, Adele was already very satisfied.

But she suddenly remembered Celeste, who had been staying by the side, and turned to look at her.

Celeste’s eyes widened slightly, her expression one of surprised realization, as if she had just “learned something.”

Not only was she not dissatisfied with Adele’s actions…

But she also accepted it calmly and even started learning from it!

What was this girl doing!?

She was the one on the bottom!

Don’t even think about flipping over, meow!

Actually, the relationship between Adele and Celeste was also like that of a cat and a dog.

Adele’s personality was like a cat’s, tsundere and lively, greedy and mischievous, demanding that Celeste unconditionally accept everything about her, both her strengths and weaknesses.

But occasionally, she would also show her tsundere care and affection for Celeste.

After teasing First Snow, Adele gazed at her tenderly until the girl finished her cat-shaped cake and showed a cute, satisfied smile.

She even took a napkin and wiped the girl’s mouth clean.

With that, the special cakes prepared for Celeste and First Snow had all been given out.

Although it was Edith who bought them, if it weren’t for her running errands, Adele would have also made time to buy them from the cake shop herself.

It could only be said that the cakes weren’t the most important thing.

What was important was Adele’s feelings for Celeste and First Snow.

On the first night of winter break, having both her cat and dog, it was proof that the world was treating Adele kindly.

Perhaps Adele should be thankful that the incident in the magic world happened at this time.

It made Principal Winona, as one of the existing legendary mages, have to use high-level teleportation magic to rush back to the magic world.

The result was that First Snow became a completely unrestrained adolescent kitten.

Winona didn’t tell First Snow to stay home and behave.

Perhaps it was because, deep down, she had also tacitly accepted the fact that Adele had completely stolen First Snow’s heart.

Sigh, the cabbage she had raised… was just taken away like this…

Forget it, let them be, it was better for adults not to interfere in the matters of young people.

But Adele should be thankful that First Snow, as a Cat-Bird, had already entered adolescence, which was generally considered adulthood for humans.

Otherwise, she would be arrested for “p*dophilia”! (“kitten-philia”)

Chapter 230: Stay With Me Tonight

Bad dogs should be tied up with ropes and leashes! They should lie at their master’s feet!

And Adele did just that.

However… it was only after Celeste had greedily devoured the “cake.”

Cake in every sense of the word.

Adele licked her crimson lips. There was a faint mark on them, not bleeding, slowly healing. It would probably disappear in a few minutes.

It was because the bad dog had been too presumptuous for a moment, losing control, kissing with more force than usual.

It could almost be called “biting.”

But Adele wasn’t in a position to criticize Celeste at this time.

It was her, as the master, who had been too indulgent.

And what Adele absolutely refused to admit was…

That she only realized the pain all over her body after Celeste had had her fill, after Adele’s consciousness slowly returned from its daze.

Including her lips, her small breasts that had been kneaded too forcefully, and of course… many other places.

One could imagine Adele’s feelings of shame and anger when she shouted,

— “Silly dog…!”

Then, she angrily found a collar engraved with her name and a rope, tying Celeste up in a beautiful… pose.

Don’t ask why Adele had these things in her house.

And don’t ask where she learned her rope skills.

It was just a hobby!

Celeste looked like she was about to face her doom, her head hanging low, obediently kneeling in front of Adele.

If she were a beast-eared girl, she would probably be drooping her soft, golden retriever ears, her tail tucked between her legs, looking pitiful.

But even though Celeste wasn’t a beast-eared girl, Adele could still imagine her like this.

Adele’s anger hadn’t subsided yet, but it wasn’t a solution to stay in this undignified state.

So she picked up the clothes and skirt scattered on the bed and put them on.

After a while, she was finally able to face Celeste, who was actually even more disheveled than Adele.

Celeste’s body was like a beautiful jade sculpture displayed before Adele.

On the stockings that wrapped around her plump and soft thighs were several alluring and seductive holes that Adele had made with her fingers in her passion.

In fact, Celeste’s body wasn’t in much better shape.

There were marks all over her body from Adele’s “kitten-like” scratches.

Especially on Celeste’s back, the marks were the most obvious.

But they had both been so engrossed and infatuated at that time that the pleasure had overshadowed any pain.

Even Adele, who was usually pampered and would complain about even a small scratch, had completely ignored the marks on her own body.

Thinking back now, what kind of crazy time had she and Celeste just spent?

Even now, just recalling it made Adele feel a warmth in her lower abdomen.

“…”

Adele wasn’t trying to act aloof or make Celeste feel neglected.

It was just that her mind was also a mess, so she didn’t know what to say for a moment.

She simply stared at Celeste with a stern expression, it was also quite amusing to see the poor puppy tremble in fear.

Celeste knew what she had done wrong.

She had actually defied (??) her master, even… committed insubordination!

Celeste knew the gravity of her transgression. Being tied up wasn’t nearly punishment enough. She wished her master would whip her, hard, anywhere, it didn’t matter how much it hurt, even if it drew blood. Or perhaps her master had a better punishment in mind. Whatever it was, Celeste would accept it willingly. Anything to appease Adele’s anger.

But what truly terrified Celeste was the realization that the deeper her guilt, the more thrilling and exciting she found the memory of her transgression, of being above her master, of giving Adele pleasure, of making Adele feel like her woman. She knew it was wrong, a reversal of their roles, but she couldn’t deny that her love for Adele was more than just a slave’s devotion. It was a genuine, passionate love, a desire to create a Blood Cocoon with Adele, to bear her children. For vampires, creating a Blood Cocoon was akin to a proposal, a declaration of a desire to have children. So it was natural for Celeste, harboring such feelings, to be both thrilled and ashamed by her transgression.

She didn’t know how Adele felt. Judging by her prolonged silence, it wasn’t good… Celeste hung her head lower, tears pricking at the corners of her eyes. But without her master’s permission, she dared not cry, fearing further punishment. After all, she was the one who had transgressed. She had no right to feel wronged.

Lost in her turbulent emotions, Celeste suddenly felt Adele move away. A whimper escaped her lips, the sound of a dog abandoned by its master. It was the most helpless and despairing moment Celeste had ever experienced. It felt as though her heart was being ripped apart, the pain radiating outwards like sharp thorns piercing her flesh. She opened her mouth to cry out, but no sound came out, only silent tears dripping onto the floor, shattering like fragile glass.

“Whoa, there’s no need for that!” Adele’s surprised voice pulled Celeste back from the brink.

“I just made you kneel for a bit, and you’re acting like this, so dramatic, even crying!” Adele clearly misinterpreted the cause of Celeste’s distress.

Celeste didn’t bother to correct her. She simply looked up at her master through tear-filled eyes. And then… a spark of wonder ignited in her emerald green eyes. Adele’s presence filled them with light. For Celeste, it didn’t matter what Adele did to her, whether it was punishment, insults, or anything else…

… as long as Adele didn’t leave her, didn’t let her become a stray dog without a home, without a master… she would be eternally grateful.

Moreover, Adele never had such cruel intentions.

She went downstairs to get the chilled internet-famous cake from the refrigerator for Celeste.

Naturally, it was the “puppy-shaped” one.

Taking the flowers sent by Edith and offering them to Celeste, this “Buddha.”

Of course, there was another reason, one that was a bit embarrassing to say.

Adele was worried that Celeste had overexerted herself, that her physical strength had been depleted too much, so she needed to eat something to replenish her energy.

Hmph, this wicked silly dog!

Not only did she commit insubordination, but Adele also had to nourish her afterward!

But, well, being on the bottom… was actually quite comfortable and relaxing. She just needed to let go of everything, immerse herself in the pleasure, even forgetting to think.

And looking at Celeste’s face while doing it…

It felt especially good…

It made Adele unconsciously want to call Celeste’s name, and she couldn’t help but reach her peak.

Adele’s face flushed red as she thought about this, but then she shook her head vigorously, deciding to snap out of this embarrassing state.

She had to be firm in her belief that she was the dominant one, even if Celeste had big breasts, a tall figure, and looked both sexy and dominant.

She couldn’t be bewitched by this silly dog!

As for bringing Celeste cake…

It was purely out of her responsibility as a master.

A master had to feed her pet.

Well… not that kind of feeding!

Celeste saw her master return, and the small internet-famous cake in her hand, a little bigger than Adele’s palm, and froze.

Adele was muttering something, her words unclear.

But then, she sat down on the bedroom floor with her legs tucked under her and reached out, gently wiping away the tears that were about to fall from the corners of Celeste’s eyes.

Silly girl, don’t cry, it makes me… feel bad too.

But Adele was stubborn, so she wouldn’t say such things to Celeste’s face.

Unexpectedly, at this moment, Celeste suddenly seemed to snap back to reality. She grabbed Adele’s wrist with a concerned force.

“Wah! W-what are you doing!?”

Adele was both embarrassed and angry, her cheeks as red as pomegranates, the kind of sweet pomegranates…

That made one wonder if they would be juicy and sweet if bitten.

Hearing her master’s words, Celeste hurriedly let go of Adele’s hand, but she was still incoherent,

“I… no… Master… I wouldn’t dare, I… don’t… leave… leave me…”

Don’t leave me, Master.

Because Adele’s existence had already become the sole meaning of Celeste’s life.

If Adele was stubborn with her words, then Celeste was simply clumsy with hers.

Soft and clumsy, she didn’t know how to say sweet nothings.

If she knew how to coax girls a little, perhaps she wouldn’t have… lost control like just now.

Instead, they would have understood each other’s feelings, and everything would have come naturally.

But Adele also liked Celeste’s clumsiness.

Being too glib would make it seem insincere and impure.

“I won’t leave you, as long as I’m still your master,” Adele said firmly, her cheeks slightly flushed.

Then, as if to hide her embarrassment, she picked up the cake she had placed on the floor and handed it to Celeste.

“Here, try it, this is the ‘cake’ I specially prepared for you!”

“You silly dog, it’s hard not to think that you’re just making excuses.”

“But forget it, I’m a generous master, I’ll forgive you this time.”

Celeste stared at the small cake, her eyes sparkling.

At this moment, there was only one thought in her mind.

— My master is an angel!

Adele: Whoa, hold on, you haven’t seen an angel, you don’t know what they really look like.

Seraph: …

Really, it was like meteorites had entered her eyes.

She wanted to cry again.

But her master definitely didn’t want to see her cry.

So Celeste widened her eyes, forcing the tears back, and then carefully and preciously held the cake her master had prepared for her in her hands.

After removing the packaging, there was a disposable plastic spork inside, the kind that was a fork on one end and a spoon on the other.

Just as Celeste was about to pick it up, Adele suddenly reached out and grabbed it.

Noticing that she had successfully caught Celeste’s attention…

Adele smiled, and then, right in front of Celeste…

She cut off the golden retriever’s head with the spoon!

Celeste froze.

After a while, a confused expression appeared on her face, and she tilted her head.

Now it was Adele who felt embarrassed.

“W-why aren’t you like the dogs in the videos!?”

“The dogs in the videos would show a terrified expression when they saw the cake’s head being cut off, it was so funny!”

But it seemed that Adele had overlooked a major problem.

No matter what, Celeste wasn’t a dog, she was a vampire!

She only acted like a golden retriever, loyal and gentle, not that she looked like one.

Those dogs in the videos were scared because the cakes looked exactly like them.

“…”

Terrified? Celeste pondered for a moment and then put on the expression she usually made when watching horror movies.

It did convey fear.

But the problem was… it was too deliberate!

It was like saying, “Fine, I’ll just play along with my master”!

Adele felt slighted, and in a huff, she didn’t even return the spork to Celeste.

She just snorted and said,

“A dog should act like a dog, how can you use human tools?”

“Celeste, I only allow you to use your mouth and tongue to eat this cake in front of me!”

This punishment wasn’t harsh, it was just the girl’s playfulness acting up.

Therefore, Celeste didn’t show any dissatisfaction, she even smiled slightly and did as she was told.

The girl with devilish curves knelt on the floor, her upper body lowered, her hips raised high.

She licked it meticulously, first the top layer of dried meat floss that covered most of the cake, then the cream, and finally, she bit into the cake with fruit filling.

Adele stared at Celeste’s actions, and gradually, she couldn’t help but swallow.

As if possessed, Adele suddenly extended her jade-like foot.

This made Celeste, who was enjoying the cake on the floor, visibly freeze.

But then, she unhesitatingly switched her attention from the cake to the… “little ice cream.”

It wasn’t until Adele couldn’t stand the ticklish sensation anymore, almost crying out, that she quickly retracted her leg, hiding her little foot, her cheeks flushed red, not saying a word, and just stared at Celeste until she finished the cake.

She picked up the rope attached to the collar lying on the ground and tugged it slightly, making Celeste notice her and look up.

Celeste obediently followed suit.

So one knelt on the ground, her face tilted upwards, while the other looked down at her with a haughty gaze.

Celeste waited meekly for orders.

Adele tightened her grip on the rope, and, fulfilling the girl’s expectations, issued her command.

She said,

“Celeste, stay with me… tonight.”

Chapter 229: Eating Cake

Although Adele now had a dedicated “housekeeper,” a certain elusive angel, Edith still had to take responsibility for the soiled sofa, floor, and perhaps even Adele’s skirt.

Adele wasn’t the kind of parent who would spoil her “daughter.”

If she ever had children in the future, she would definitely raise them to be responsible young ladies.

They would have to take responsibility for the trouble they caused, they couldn’t expect their mothers to clean up their messes!

So after saying that, Adele slowly stood up from the sofa and, in front of Edith, who was still a little dazed, took off her skirt.

Edith’s pupils trembled; Adele’s action clearly accelerated her return to consciousness.

The scenery beneath the girl’s skirt was worth everything.

But the next moment, Edith’s vision went dark.

Because Adele threw her skirt onto Edith’s face.

“It’s stained with your… essence. Clean it up.”

Saying that, Adele, wearing only her white panties, walked upstairs to her bedroom.

After a long while, Edith’s infatuated and obedient voice came from the living room,

“…Yes.”

She hugged Adele’s skirt tightly, curling up her body, her eyes hazy like a lovesick girl.

………………

After an unknown amount of time, while Adele was playing a Yasuo-like hero in the otherworldly version of Summoner’s Rift, a polite knock came from the door.

The girl didn’t dare to disturb Adele.

Without permission, she might stand outside the door until her legs took root.

“Come in.”

Adele’s reply was hasty and simple, as if she didn’t care about the girl at all.

In a sense, Adele had satisfied Edith, but Edith hadn’t satisfied Adele.

So Edith should be secretly delighted for taking advantage of Adele, while Adele, not gaining anything meant losing, so she didn’t have to be nice to Edith.

Edith also understood this, so she carried a tray with a glass of iced soda and a plate of sliced fruit, trying to please Adele.

If Adele needed… “nourishment”…

She was happy to be “drained” by Adele in her witch form, in every sense of the word, whether it was magic power or anything else.

Edith carefully entered Adele’s bedroom and saw Adele playing a game she didn’t understand at her computer desk.

Adele was already in comfortable home clothes.

Specifically, a loose, color-block t-shirt that reached her knees.

And underneath, besides a pair of pure white panties, she wasn’t wearing anything else.

Two slender, fair legs emerged from the panties, the kind that would look amazing wrapped in white silk stockings.

Because she was enjoying the game, the girl’s jade-like feet were tapping the floor cutely, like a little duck walking.

Edith really wanted to be that floor.

She was slightly dazed, and when she came back to her senses, she blushed and lowered her head.

“A-Adele, here you go.”

The girl quickly came to Adele’s side and started cleaning up the snack bags, empty drink cans, nut shells, and a half-eaten can of cat food on Adele’s desk.

Finally, she cleared a spot for the fruit plate and iced soda.

Adele’s game also ended at this moment. With the “Victory” sound effect playing, Adele raised her hands excitedly, almost shouting “We are the champions!”

The “Yasuo” in this world was so much fun!

She had a knock-up effect similar to Malphite’s ultimate, simple and crude, and then followed up with “Hasagi!”

It was like Yasuo being his own father!

Then Adele’s raised hand seamlessly transitioned into a stretching motion, accompanied by a comfortable moan.

“Mmm~”

In short, very cute.

It easily struck Edith’s… heart!

“Did you clean up? I don’t want the next guest to smell anything strange,” Adele said, glancing at the freshly cut fruit and the glass of soda with bubbles and condensation.

Although it was winter, and the winter break had just begun, Adele’s dormitory had air conditioning in the summer and heating in the winter, so she could drink iced soda whenever she wanted.

Not to mention that vampires’ bodies were much stronger than ordinary humans.

Edith nodded shyly.

“I’ve… cleaned up, I’m sorry, Adele.”

“No need to apologize here, thank you for your hard work.”

Adele, for once, didn’t continue to tease Edith, but instead gave her gentle comfort and encouragement.

But the effect seemed to be even stronger than teasing.

Because Edith looked like she was about to cry, and it was from being touched.

“You… you’re the president of the Black Feather Society, right?”

“S-sorry!”

Adele shrugged, looking helpless.

But the iced soda was delicious, and the fruit was sweet.

Adele casually asked about the “Blood Trial.”

“Adele… are you going to sign up?”

“I’ve already been specifically instructed by Lady Chen Xi, what else can I do?”

Adele’s current mood was like someone who didn’t want to use connections but had to.

Moreover, even without Lady Chen Xi’s instructions…

Adele’s phone was almost blown up by messages and calls from those girls.

It was Dorothy, Hermione, Sharon, and even Celeste.

Their messages were basically all the same, suggesting that she participate in the “Blood Trial.”

Celeste had one more message, asking for Adele’s permission as her master, because she also wanted to try her luck and become stronger.

“Then… I’ll send the application form to Adele later.”

“Eh, that sounds troublesome, if it’s just filling out some information, Edith, you can just do it for me.”

She said it was troublesome, but wasn’t this also Adele’s way of showing her trust in Edith?

Although Edith felt that this was somewhat against the rules, since it was Adele’s request, she only hesitated for a moment before agreeing.

“…Okay.”

Since she had already received Adele’s confirmation, and the cake had been delivered…

Edith looked up, a feeling of loss washing over her, she should probably leave now.

So she took a deep breath and said behind Adele,

“Then, I’ll take my leave for today.”

Hearing this, Adele suddenly turned around and looked at Edith.

Edith thought that Adele wouldn’t care whether she left or not.

But undeniably, Edith still hoped from the bottom of her heart that Adele would want her to stay.

Even if it was just for a moment, Edith would feel genuinely happy.

Perhaps Adele really had thought about asking Edith to stay, or perhaps she hadn’t.

In the brief silence, the “ding” of a game notification pulled Adele’s thoughts back, and she hurriedly turned her chair around and clicked to accept the match.

“Oh, I wanted to see you off, but the game has started!”

“So… Edith, you can only…”

“I-it’s okay!”

Edith quickly waved her hand and smiled shyly.

It was enough that Adele had the thought of seeing her off.

That had already exceeded Edith’s expectations.

After all, with her status and what she had done to Adele in the past, she wasn’t qualified to ask for… anything more than being a “plaything.”

She turned around and quietly left Adele’s room, thoughtfully closing the door behind her.

Then, she walked downstairs step by step.

Leaving Adele’s dormitory, Edith walked along the familiar path towards the Black Feather Society office.

Although it was winter break, she was still as busy as ever.

Edith didn’t know that as she left, someone suddenly opened the curtains and window, resting her chin on her hands, and looked at her receding figure from afar, lost in thought.

Only after Edith’s figure disappeared behind the distant buildings did Adele slowly withdraw her gaze.

At this moment, her teammates had already pinged a question mark on the hero Adele had chosen.

A big yellow question mark.

— “?”

The first team fight had already started, and she was still soaking in a hot spring!

Because the speaker was on, the sound was very clear.

Adele hurriedly returned to her chair and exclaimed,

“Oh, when did the game start!?”

As expected, women would only affect her gaming concentration!

………………

— “Come over for cake tonight.”

This was the message Celeste received from Adele.

The implication behind “cake” made the girl’s heart pound.

It couldn’t possibly be just about eating cake, right!?

In the evening, Celeste arrived as promised, dressed to kill in a suspender skirt, black silk stockings, and high heels.

She had shed her student-like innocence, adding a touch of adult charm, but the purity in her eyes remained.

As long as she loved someone wholeheartedly, no matter how experienced she was physically (only with that person), familiar with various positions, she could still be called “pure.”

When she arrived at Adele’s dormitory building, she was almost mistaken for a part-time model by the dormitory manager, who thought to herself, these vampire students were really something, even bringing call girls to the school, completely disregarding the school rules.

But even if Adele really did call for a girl, she couldn’t interfere.

After all, Dorothy and Hermione had already taken care of the dormitory manager, telling her to turn a blind eye to everything Adele did.

The dormitory manager’s wallet was full, of course, she wouldn’t meddle in other people’s business.

“Coming, coming!”

Celeste heard the voice before seeing the person.

A warm smile appeared on her lips.

Adele was indeed different to her, after all, she was the first girl Celeste had successfully pursued, and their bond was deep.

In front of Celeste, Adele could also be herself without any reservations.

The reverse was probably also true, but Celeste was more reserved because she didn’t want much, and she had already received what she wanted from her master.

The door opened, revealing Adele, wearing only a loose shirt.

Her figure was petite and lovely, even in the dimly lit entrance, in the evening as night fell, the girl’s black hair still shone with a healthy luster, and together with her soft, pink eyes, it made one’s heart flutter.

And because Adele came out in a hurry, she didn’t even have time to put on her slippers, so she was undoubtedly barefoot.

Her feet were actually a little cold, because the heating was on in Adele’s bedroom, but not in the living room downstairs.

So she came out in thin clothing, feeling a little chilly.

“Brrr… it’s a little cold,” the girl murmured, shivering slightly, hugging herself with crossed arms, and her cold little feet started tapping the floor.

One-two, one-two, it was so cute that it almost made Celeste have a nosebleed.

It was also because Adele was completely oblivious. Although Celeste was also dressed skimpily, revealing her seductive curves just to attract Adele’s attention, her body, which was originally slightly cool, was now burning hot.

Drawn by the heat source, Adele leaned against Celeste, burying her face in Celeste’s soft and ample bosom, rubbing against it.

She definitely learned this trick from First Snow!

The student surpassed the master!

If this continued, Celeste was really worried that she would become a vampire who embarrassingly had a nosebleed.

So she tried her best to endure it, but her hands instinctively wrapped around Adele’s waist.

Adele whined, as if saying, “Bad doggy, how dare you be so presumptuous.”

But since she was the one who initiated the cuddling, she let it go.

After she had enough of rubbing against Celeste, Adele looked up at Celeste through the deep valley between her ample breasts, their eyes meeting.

Then she narrowed her eyes and said coquettishly,

“Carry me upstairs~”

“Eh…”

This was clearly beyond Celeste’s expectations.

But it was a pleasant surprise.

“I’m cold, I want to feel the warm air, do you want to keep standing here with me like an idiot?”

“You’d like that, wouldn’t you? Showing off that I like you.”

Adele said matter-of-factly, hearing Celeste’s heart suddenly beating faster.

Every beat was proof of her care, proof of her love.

So Adele became even more spoiled.

And Celeste obviously didn’t expect Adele to say “I like you” so easily in this situation.

The scene was so ordinary, the atmosphere wasn’t right, and there was no sense of ritual.

But it had the magic to make one’s heart race and feel so happy that they almost fainted.

Perhaps the more casual “I like you” was, the more precious it seemed.

Because her love for Celeste didn’t need to be witnessed by others.

It was integrated into every moment of their daily life, anytime, anywhere.

As long as she was with Celeste, she could say those words naturally.

— I like you.

This was directly skipping the passionate love phase and rapidly progressing to the “sharing joys and sorrows” stage!

Celeste’s body trembled, and the heart-shaped magic crest on her lower abdomen underwent a strange transformation.

It gradually faded, as if it was disappearing…

But if you looked closely, you would realize…

That it wasn’t disappearing, but like ink seeping into paper, it was no longer expressed externally, but imprinted in Celeste’s magic circuits, even… in her mind and soul!

This should be the highest level of a spiritual contract, only occurring when the contractor and the master loved each other deeply.

The overwhelming emotions made Celeste’s mind unable to think, or rather, her head was spinning.

It made her do something she would never dare to do when she was clear-headed.

She suddenly picked Adele up in a romantic princess carry.

Adele let out a shy gasp.

“Whoa~!”

But she didn’t resist.

At most, she just blushed and said coquettishly,

“What are you doing… silly girl.”

Celeste didn’t expect herself to have the courage to do this.

But it was already done, she could only continue pretending.

The Adele in her arms was so soft, so sweet… emitting an alluring fragrance.

She became even more certain of the true meaning behind the message Adele had sent her.

So she boldly tried to flirt as she carried Adele upstairs,

“Eating… eating cake.”

“Eh, about that…”

Adele was about to say that the puppy cake she had prepared for Celeste was in the refrigerator, and Celeste should take it out from the kitchen first.

But the next moment, she suddenly felt her body become lighter.

With a soft thud against her back, Adele opened her eyes and realized that she had been thrown onto the bed.

At the same time, Celeste leaned down, completely dominating Adele, performing a kabedon.

This sudden change made Adele’s mind short-circuit for a moment.

But soon, she finally realized something, her pupils trembling with embarrassment, like a clear spring with scattered peach blossom petals rippling on its surface.

So…

What kind of “cake” did you want to eat!?

Chapter 228: Taking Responsibility for the Dirty Sofa

Adele’s dormitory, though not large, felt increasingly spacious when she was alone. Only when Seraph, the elusive angel, appeared, or when First Snow was around, did it feel a little more lively. Edith’s presence also brought a change to the otherwise quiet atmosphere. However, the girl herself was extremely nervous, not knowing whether to sit or stand.

Adele didn’t speak to her, turning to the kitchen to pour drinks. Edith stood there awkwardly, waiting for Adele’s return.

“Warm black tea, no strange effects,” Adele said, holding two small porcelain cups and handing one to Edith.

“Th-thank you.”

Edith didn’t understand why Adele specifically added “no strange effects.”

Was black tea supposed to have some strange effects?

She took the cup of warm black tea and took a sip. It was a sweet taste, not as sour as ordinary black tea.

“You’re not busy now?” Adele asked softly, placing her cup on the coffee table and taking the cake from Edith’s hands.

Just as Edith was about to answer, Adele said, “Sit down.”

So Edith immediately forgot what she was going to say and obediently sat down on the sofa next to Adele, her posture very proper.

“Pfft, why are you reacting like a trained dog?”

Adele teased, and Edith’s cheeks flushed, but not from embarrassment.

She didn’t feel that way at all.

Edith continued from where Adele had left off,

“I was supposed to be busy because Grandmother entrusted me with the important task of registering for the ‘Blood Trial.’”

“And then?”

Adele blinked, her long eyelashes casting a seductive shadow.

“But I thought Adele’s cake was more important, so…”

“Ah, well…”

Although it was a bit “filial,” Adele thought that since Edith did it for her, she suddenly didn’t know what to say.

“Later, Grandmother called and asked me if I had other things to do.”

Adele nodded, imagining Lady Chen Xi’s gentle voice and its effect on people’s hearts.

If someone like that asked you for something, it would probably make you want to try your best no matter how difficult it was.

“When Grandmother asked, I told her the truth.”

“Pfft—!”

“Don’t tell on me!”

So that was what Adele was worried about.

Because she didn’t want Lady Chen Xi to misunderstand and think that she was playing with Edith’s feelings, leading her on, and taking advantage of her labor.

Edith’s shoulders slumped.

“Next time… next time I’ll know better.”

“Sigh, what’s done is done, forget it.”

Adele then asked,

“What did Lady Chen Xi say after hearing that?”

Edith squirmed shyly and said,

“Grandmother said that she would ask other members of the Black Feather Society to help, the registration doesn’t necessarily have to be handled by me.”

Edith paused.

“She told me to keep you company.”

At that moment, Adele’s expression could only be described as “Huh?”

She couldn’t imagine why Lady Chen Xi would say that.

But perhaps the thoughts of important people were always unfathomable.

So after thinking for a while, Adele gave up on trying to understand and turned to Edith.

“Let’s not talk about this anymore, have you had lunch?”

Adele asked.

Although she thought Edith wouldn’t be foolish enough to starve herself all morning just to queue for a cake…

But the following rumbling sound…

Made the atmosphere between Adele and Edith freeze.

But then, Adele couldn’t help but chuckle.

As for Edith, she was completely embarrassed.

“I haven’t had time yet…”

Edith explained shyly.

But Adele thought there was no need for her to be embarrassed.

“Then try this cake first.”

She opened the exquisite packaging and placed the fragrant, delicately shaped cakes in front of Edith.

There were three cakes, each with a different shape: a castle, a cat, and a lifelike puppy.

Adele thought for a moment and handed the “castle” shaped cake, about the size of a girl’s palm, to Edith.

Because she wanted to save the cat-shaped one for First Snow.

And the puppy-shaped one for Celeste.

It was a pity that Celeste wasn’t a real golden retriever.

Otherwise, Adele would definitely do what she saw in online videos, cutting the lifelike puppy cake in front of Celeste and recording her reaction to post online.

It would definitely be very interesting~

Disobedient puppies would be eaten by their masters~

Edith looked at the cake Adele handed her, not knowing whether to take it or not, feeling flattered.

It wasn’t until Adele’s eyebrows furrowed in displeasure that Edith carefully took the cake.

“Here’s a spoon.”

“…Yes.”

As Adele handed over the spoon, she opened her cherry lips and made an “ah~” sound. Edith’s heart pounded, but she wasn’t so naive as to misunderstand Adele’s intentions. She scooped up a spoonful of cake, complete with a specially made frosting roof, and brought it to Adele’s lips with a slightly trembling hand.

Adele took the spoonful of cake into her mouth with a satisfied “Om nom nom.” A faint, glistening trace of saliva remained on the spoon. Looking at the residue, Edith couldn’t help but swallow, as if the spoon, now tainted with Adele’s essence, was more delicious than the cake itself. To avoid being seen, Edith quickly composed herself and took a bite of her own cake.

Adele, oblivious to Edith’s inner turmoil, carefully placed the remaining two cakes back into the box. She figured they would keep until tomorrow if refrigerated. This meant she had to find First Snow and Celeste before the cakes expired. First Snow wasn’t a concern; the kitten would inevitably show up at Adele’s dorm when bored, seeking games, affection, or occasionally indulging Adele’s sporadic desire to learn magic. Celeste was just a phone call away.

Edith, however, was puzzled by Adele’s actions. “Adele… aren’t you going to try some yourself?” she asked. She had waited in a long line to buy these cakes, and she longed to see Adele savor them and declare them delicious.

Adele, meeting Edith’s gaze, simply explained, “I’ve already had lunch, I’m not hungry now. Just trying yours is enough.”

“Oh, okay,” Edith replied, satisfied with the explanation. She was happy to share the cake that Adele had, in a way, given her.

Adele patted the sofa beside her, inviting Edith to sit closer, her expression a playful mix of annoyance and affection. “Why are you sitting so far away? Afraid I’ll eat you?”

Edith’s heart fluttered. She carefully held her cake and sat down next to Adele, her legs primly pressed together, the elegant curves and enticing lines visible beneath her skirt. Today, Edith was also wearing a skirt, a light gray pleated skirt that complemented her white school uniform shirt.

Adele discreetly placed her hand on Edith’s soft thigh, and Edith’s body visibly trembled.

“Feed me,” Adele commanded matter-of-factly.

Edith focused on the spoon in her hand, trying to ignore the feeling of Adele’s hand on her thigh. But Adele only grew bolder. Maintaining a calm facade, her hand began to explore Edith’s thigh, moving upwards like a serpent.

Edith struggled to maintain her composure, one hand holding the spoon with a carefully scooped portion of cake, the other trying to suppress the strange sensations coursing through her. Her breath hitched, and her legs tightened involuntarily.

Just as she managed to bring the spoonful of cake to Adele’s lips, Adele retracted all but her middle finger – a gesture with potentially suggestive connotations, though unintentional on Adele’s part. For Adele, it was simply the most convenient. She didn’t think too much about it.

Her middle finger continued its journey upwards, reaching a soft, fragrant patch of thin fabric. With a sudden flick, she targeted the slightly raised…

A soft, seductive gasp escaped Edith’s lips.

“Ah~!”

A spasm ran through Edith’s body. Her chest heaved, and her hand trembled, causing the cake and cream to fall.

According to the “cream-down law,” any bread or cake with jam, cream, or butter would always land with the cream-side down.

This time was no exception.

The cake and cream not only fell, but also landed, quite coincidentally, on Edith’s chest.

The white cream and soft cake against her equally white and soft…

Adele’s gaze intensified.

Although she was the culprit, Adele said matter-of-factly,

“Edith, you dropped the cake you were feeding me!”

Her tone was accusatory, yet tinged with a playful teasing unique to girls.

“…S-sorry!”

Edith immediately cowered, her shoulders slumping, looking utterly pitiful. Despite being the taller girl, she appeared small and weak in front of the petite Adele. She fumbled, trying to wipe the cream off her chest.

Adele seized the opportunity and pushed Edith onto the soft sofa. She pinned Edith’s wrists above her head, her long purple hair spilling across the cushions, framing her face in a way that made her look alluring and vulnerable. Adele’s voice, soft and seductive, drifted into Edith’s ears, sending shivers down her spine.

“Naughty Edith, spilling cake,” Adele purred. “You must be punished for wasting food~”

Adele lowered her head, her crimson lips approaching the opening of Edith’s shirt where a button had come undone. She neared the spot where the sweet cream had fallen, the soft, snow-white swell of Edith’s breast. With a flick of her tongue, like a cat—no, more like a small leopard—she tasted the cream. Elegant and commanding, she was nothing like a domesticated animal, but a wild, dangerous predator.

Even though Adele’s tongue lacked the barbs of a cat’s, Edith’s body flushed and burned as if touched by fire. She arched involuntarily, her skin slick with sweat.

“Does that feel good?” Adele asked, her tone laced with a hint of mockery. Edith, however, didn’t seem to mind, a flicker of… excitement in her eyes.

“Y-yes, Mother…!”

Adele simply pursed her lips, her expression unreadable. A glistening, wet trail marked the spot on Edith’s chest where Adele had tasted the cream.

Adele wasn’t about to stop there. Not until she had savored this “dessert” to her satisfaction. With one hand, she deftly unbuttoned Edith’s shirt, a skill honed through… experience.

Her other hand wasn’t idle either. In fact, this hand was far more potent, bringing Edith to the brink of… something. But this wasn’t punishment; it felt more like a reward. And then, with wicked intent, Adele stopped.

The abrupt cessation left Edith feeling empty, a hollow ache that throbbed between her legs. Only Adele, her Mother, could fill this void.

“Please… please, Mother…” she begged, slipping easily into their familiar role-play, using it to bridge the gap between their past animosity and present pleasure.

“Does a naughty daughter deserve to ask for anything?” Adele teased, her voice a soft whisper against Edith’s skin.

“I’m sorry, I’m sorry…” Edith repeated, her voice thick with a desperate longing for Adele’s forgiveness, for the pleasure only Adele could provide.

Adele, however, continued to torment her, her fingers tracing teasing patterns against Edith’s inner thighs, a sly, sinuous touch that sent shivers down her spine.

Edith, unable to bear the teasing any longer, looked at Adele with pleading eyes, tears blurring her vision.

“Oh, you poor thing,” Adele purred, her voice dripping with mock sympathy. “Learning to cry now? It seems my little Edith is finally growing up.”

Adele narrowed her eyes, a mischievous glint appearing in them. “Learning new tricks, I see?” she purred. “Tell you what, I’ll allow you to use your hand… but only when I say so.”

She paused, letting the unspoken threat hang in the air. In truth, Adele hadn’t decided on a consequence yet, preferring to maintain an air of mystery. She knew that the greatest fear often stemmed from the unknown. The less she revealed, the more Edith’s imagination would run wild, conjuring up unbearable punishments.

Edith, seeing that Adele wasn’t elaborating, quickly became flustered, her eyes wide with panic.

Adele pressed her advantage, her voice a low, seductive murmur. “What’s wrong? Not going to listen to Mommy?”

“N-no, Mother,” Edith stammered, her body trembling slightly.

“Then hurry up. Show me~”

Despite her words, Edith remained frozen, her hands clutching her skirt like a virtuous maiden.

Adele snorted. “You’ve done this before, haven’t you? Don’t tell me you’re so innocent, you don’t understand anything.”

“How many times a week? And who’s the side dish?”

Adele’s pointed questions made Edith breathless, her cheeks burning with shame. She couldn’t avoid answering, so she confessed, her voice barely a whisper,

“Three… about… three times a week, ugh…”

“S-side dish…”

“I-I wouldn’t dare… I just think of you, Mother…”

Meaning, how could she possibly refer to Adele as a side dish? Such disrespect was unthinkable. But the truth was, she needed to think of Adele to…

Edith’s honest and unashamed confession stunned Adele. After a moment, she reacted, her face a mask of mock outrage.

“Well, well, well! A rebellious daughter, are we?”

“Learning all the wrong things. Don’t tell me you fantasize about pinning your own mother down…!?”

Edith’s eyes widened in horror. “No! I would never…!” she cried, desperate to dispel the image. “I’m always… on the bottom…”

“…” Adele thought, That’s more like it. But at the same time, she couldn’t help but think Edith was pathetic. She couldn’t even fantasize about being on top. How embarrassing.

If it were Adele, she would have already “supermarket”(fuck) anyone she held a grudge against in her heart!

But this was also good, Adele needed girls who were easy to control.

If Edith wasn’t obedient, it would be a headache for Adele.

But she didn’t rule out the possibility that Edith was lying to her.

Anyway, if Adele found out that Edith was lying, she would definitely not let her off the hook!

But if not… then it would be perfectly normal for Adele to reward Edith appropriately.

“Then do it again in front of me.”

“I allow you to look at my face, but remember what I just said.”

“You can only ‘cum’ when I allow it, understand?”

Just hearing Adele’s playful words made Edith feel a heat surge between her legs.

She wanted to say, how could she possibly do that, if she… if she had to look at Adele’s face while doing it…

It would be…！

But Adele’s gaze was firm, and Edith wanted to satisfy “Mother’s” expectations no matter what.

So she steeled her heart, gritted her teeth, and reached a trembling, fair, and delicate finger towards the edge of her messy skirt, then lifted the pleats, reaching deeper…

Her hand covered it…

She was so shy that she forgot what to do for a moment.

But when a pleased expression appeared on Adele’s face, Edith was fatally attracted, and her fingers started moving unconsciously.

Just one touch!

And she couldn’t help but want to…！

But the girl tensed up her whole body, even the back of her feet arched, showing how tense she was.

Because… because “Mother” wouldn’t allow it…

Before “Mother” allowed it, she definitely couldn’t give in to that pleasurable feeling, definitely not!

Adele watched the girl desecrating herself with a satisfied expression, feeling a strange, decadent beauty.

She noticed that there were several times when Edith almost lost her strength, even losing control, unable to control her body.

To meet Adele’s expectations, she even had to use magic power, using magic power to suppress, to endure…

But this could easily harm her body.

It was commonly known as “holding it in too much.”

The chaotic flow of magic power in her circuits would also cause Edith great pain.

So Adele waited for the best moment, the moment when Edith was about to lose control.

Then she gently leaned down, embracing the girl, letting Edith’s face rest against her chest, while Adele lowered her head and whispered into Edith’s flushed ear.

Her voice was softer than ever before, without a hint of lust, without a trace of impurity, as if it were the first warm tone of the Creator to the world from a distant era.

She whispered,

— “Go ahead.”

The voice, like a silken thread, wrapped around the girl’s mind, then flowed along her blood vessels, instantly turning Edith into her puppet.

After that, Edith’s mind went blank, as if it had exploded.

She lost control of her body.

Adele, on the other hand, was more like its master.

If she wanted it to be excited, it would be excited.

If she wanted it to be powerless, it would be powerless.

It was willing to do anything she wanted.

In this submission and infatuation, Edith reached… her peak.

The specific manifestation was “indescribable.”

In short, it was a “spectacle” that even Adele, who had seen countless websites, had rarely seen.

And it made one sigh, the saying that women were made of “water” was indeed true.

Edith was also lost in thought for a long time, without any conscious reaction.

The girl’s eyes rolled back, and crystal-clear saliva flowed uncontrollably from her bright red lips, then gently wiped away by Adele with a tissue.

After an unknown amount of time, Edith finally regained a sliver of consciousness and heard Adele murmur helplessly next to her ear,

“Edith, you have to take responsibility for the dirty sofa.”

Chapter 227: Come In With Me

Lady Chen Xi seemed to take an immediate liking to Adele, which flattered Adele. Their conversation, however, remained surprisingly normal. Lady Chen Xi, like any caring elder, inquired about Adele’s studies and life, praising her academic achievements and making Adele blush with embarrassment. Edith listened quietly, occasionally bearing the brunt of her grandmother’s gentle admonishments about prioritizing her studies over club activities. Lady Chen Xi also encouraged Adele to participate in the Blood Trial, emphasizing its potential rewards and benefits. The meeting, overall, felt both unexpected and perfectly natural. To Adele’s surprise, Lady Chen Xi even revealed her true name, a gesture that momentarily stunned Adele.

“It feels strange to be addressed so formally,” Lady Chen Xi said, referring to her title. “My name is Yilin.” A being of darkness who yearned for the light, Lady Chen Xi’s benevolence wasn’t a fleeting whim, but a commitment spanning millennia. Even the weight of such a long life hadn’t extinguished her compassion.

“O-of course, Lady Chen Xi,” Adele replied, still hesitant to address a True Ancestor so casually, despite the elder’s approachable demeanor.

Lady Chen Xi, sensing Adele’s discomfort, didn’t press the matter further and soon bid her farewell. To Edith’s surprise, Adele and her grandmother shared a brief hug before parting. Edith couldn’t decide if it was her grandmother’s lack of formality or Adele’s undeniable charm that led to this unexpected display of affection.

The hug, however, was also unexpected for Adele. But she was a good judge of character, and she found it hard to resist such a gentle and virtuous woman. Perhaps, Adele mused, she was the type to be easily swayed by older sisters or mature women…

With a slight blush warming her cheeks, Adele left Yilin’s resting room with Edith. Seeing Edith’s hesitant expression, Adele was tempted to stop and tease her “daughter.” But she couldn’t, she still had to rush back to class for the last lesson before winter break.

“Are you free later?” Adele asked Edith as they hurried back.

Edith’s eyes lit up with anticipation. “Y-yes!”

“Good. Go buy me the limited-edition cakes from that new popular cake shop downtown, the ones they sell at noon every day!” Adele instructed. “I saw several reviews on TikTok, they look delicious!”

Edith’s face fell, her disappointment evident.

Until Adele added, “After you buy them, deliver them to my dorm, understand, idiot?”

That one sentence rekindled the hope in Edith’s heart.

Blushing, she nodded eagerly. “I understand, Edith understands! Mother…”

Adele’s heart skipped a beat at that title. Was Edith trying to guilt-trip her into showing her affection? After all, it was only natural for a mother to take care of her obedient daughter.

But Edith probably wasn’t thinking that much.

She was just a girl starved for love, and although this love was twisted and misguided, it was still an indispensable part of her life. Without it, her life might lose all meaning, easily falling into the abyss.

Adele mumbled a vague “Mmm,” stood on her tiptoes, her feet clad in pure white silk stockings, and reached out to stroke Edith’s smooth purple hair.

“Then I’ll be going. Don’t be so rash.”

“Be more energetic when you’re outside. From now on, you’re the banner of the vampire community in Cromwell Academy.”

“Even if you can’t learn Dorothy’s dominance or Hermione’s cold elegance, you still have to have your own charm, you have to make everyone look up to you.”

“Your fame is my face.”

Edith listened obediently to Adele’s teachings, or rather, the teachings of Adele, who was temporarily playing the role of “mother,” and made a firm resolution in her heart.

She had to become a daughter that would make her mother proud!

She had to…！

This determination was even stronger than when she founded the Black Feather Society.

After all, back then, she didn’t have her grandmother’s backing, her abilities weren’t top-tier among Sequence Ones, and she didn’t have any connections or siblings to rely on.

At that time, she founded the Black Feather Society more out of stubbornness, wanting to prove that she was no worse than anyone else, wanting to prove something for her grandmother’s bloodline…

But her confidence was actually overshadowed by anxiety.

It was like putting on a brave face, but she actually managed to pull it off.

But now she was different, she could already foresee the Black Feather Society becoming a mutually beneficial “brotherhood” for the younger generation of vampires to rise to the upper class.

They had a common starting point, a common organization, they knew each other’s embarrassing past and secrets (the recruitment rules of the Black Feather Society were much more civilized now, there was no bullying, but they would ask people to reveal their deepest secrets, and then keep those secrets together), so naturally, they trusted each other. Whether they entered politics or business, whether they were within the vampire race or in human cities, they would be a force to be reckoned with when united.

By then, those who came from the Black Feather Society would rise step by step, even in business, they could gain enormous wealth, and this wealth would in turn benefit the society, with power also paving the way for the Black Feather Society.

In short, if the Black Feather Society continued to grow like this, its real influence would far exceed that of a school club.

Adele wasn’t surprised by this, because in the later part of the original story, the Black Feather Society did become a remarkable organization, and Edith also transformed into an important figure in vampire politics.

But Adele wasn’t clear about the specific development process, because in the original story, the plotline between Adele and Edith was weak, only mentioning the part where Adele was left with a psychological shadow after trying to join the Black Feather Society.

And Edith disappeared from the story after that, only existing as a villainous girl that Adele had to take revenge on.

It was worth mentioning that in the later part of the story, Edith’s appearance seemed aggressive, but she was quickly defeated by Adele, who was consumed by rage, marking the successful revenge against this villainous girl.

Thinking about it now, it seemed that Lady Chen Xi’s awakening had been foreshadowed in the original story.

Because if she hadn’t awakened, Edith’s Black Feather Society couldn’t have developed so rapidly and become such a behemoth.

Looking at the obedient Edith in front of her, and thinking of the scene in the original story where she was defeated by Adele, Adele couldn’t help but feel emotional.

“Then I’ll be going, don’t forget the cake.”

“Definitely.”

A playful smile appeared on Adele’s lips.

Actually, it didn’t matter even if Edith forgot.

As long as this “cake” Edith didn’t forget to deliver herself on time.

Adele walked towards her classroom, her figure slender and beautiful, the swaying of her skirt becoming a lingering memory in Edith’s eyes.

………………

“Sorry, teacher, I’m late.”

Adele arrived at the classroom door, slightly out of breath.

Because of her appearance, whispers instantly filled the classroom.

Most of them were mocking and ridiculing, only Tang Linlang’s gaze was concerned and warm.

But that warmth was also a warning to others, if anyone dared to meet her eyes, they would only be “burned.”

Just as most of the class expected the teacher to punish Adele for being late to the last class of the semester…

Something unexpected happened.

The teacher actually smiled at Adele, who was standing at the door, and said,

“Thank you for your hard work, Adele.”

“Eh…”

Even Adele herself hadn’t expected such a response.

The vampire girls in the class who were against Adele couldn’t accept it.

It wasn’t until the teacher explained the reason for Adele’s tardiness that they fell into a deathly silence, and then, they were filled with envy and jealousy.

“I know you were late because you went to see Lady Chen Xi.”

“So it’s okay, Adele, go back to your seat.”

Adele’s heart pounded, she didn’t expect Lady Chen Xi’s name to be so useful.

If she had known, she would have skipped class directly… ahem, no, that was too much.

She still had to be sincere.

So Adele returned to her seat, feeling smug, her head held high, enjoying the envious gazes of others.

The content of the teacher’s lecture wasn’t very valuable, he just emphasized that vampires living in the human world had to abide by the relevant laws and regulations.

If they encountered any trouble they couldn’t solve, or any emergencies involving other races, they had to contact the Enforcement Bureau or the teachers in the school, they couldn’t act rashly on their own.

And then there were some winter break assignments and practical activities.

But boring as it was, everyone listened carefully.

Just so the teacher wouldn’t drag the class on! So they could start their winter break on time!

Actually, the teacher also understood the students’ thoughts. He had been the bad guy who dragged classes on for the whole semester, but this time, he ended the class a few minutes early, instantly reversing his image in the students’ hearts.

This was his wisdom.

Some teachers might always end their classes early, but just before the break, for the sake of the students’ safety, they would talk a little more and drag on the time a bit, and they would instantly become the enemy in the students’ eyes.

This was human nature, you could only adapt to it, not go against it.

Teacher: I’m truly a teacher who understands human nature… ahem, a male teacher.

As the teacher announced “Class dismissed,” the entire class cheered, making the students in the next classroom envious.

Adele also immediately picked up her backpack, which she had already packed, and prepared to leave the classroom, to enjoy her long-awaited winter break.

As for the “Blood Trial,” she would put it aside for now, it was just the registration phase anyway, she still had some time to relax.

Tang Linlang also packed her backpack and chased after Adele like a moth to a flame.

The girl came to Adele’s side and walked alongside her.

Adele smiled at her.

Tang Linlang blushed and asked with courage,

“Adele, um… there’s a new dessert shop near the school, can I invite you to go with me?”

Adele’s eyes lit up.

She didn’t hesitate and agreed to Tang Linlang’s invitation.

It wasn’t that Adele had forgotten about Edith buying her a cake.

But she thought that those internet-famous products always used hunger marketing, making people queue for half a day, and it would take time for Edith to leave school and come back from the cake shop.

So before that, Adele thought she could have dessert with Tang Linlang and then go back to her dormitory.

This was the fulfilling and busy life of “Time Management Master” Adele.

Of course, the bigger reason was probably that Tang Linlang had a higher status in Adele’s heart than Edith.

So when it came to choosing, one would always be biased.

But after Adele and Tang Linlang happily finished their desserts and shaved ice at the dessert shop…

Adele saw Edith standing under the eaves of her dormitory building, holding a box of cakes, she didn’t know how long Edith had been waiting there.

Seeing her purple eyes, which seemed a little dim in the shadows, light up like they were suddenly filled with color because of Adele’s appearance…

Adele felt a strange pang in her heart.

“…Adele, you’re back.”

Edith’s voice was eager, with a hint of humble adoration.

At the same time, she handed Adele the cake she had queued for more than ten minutes under the sun to get.

“This… for you, I should also lea- Mmm!”

Edith was very sensible, or rather, she thought she should be.

So she was about to say goodbye…

But at that moment, Adele suddenly reached out and covered Edith’s lips with two fingers.

Then, she simply gave a soft command,

“Come in with me.”

Edith’s heart felt like fireworks were exploding.

Chapter 226: Come Closer

When the end-of-term assembly concluded, the vampire students, buzzing with excitement, poured out of the auditorium, animatedly discussing amongst themselves. Clearly, the announcement of the “Blood Trial” had captured their attention far more than the appearance of Lady Chen Xi. Adele, however, remained relatively unmoved by the news.

From the snippets of conversation swirling around her, Adele gleaned some information about the “Blood Trial.” It was described as an adventurous undertaking with substantial rewards, and its origins apparently predated even the era of the Black Emperor. Before that time, vampires weren’t inherently categorized by “Sequence,” and although Sequence held some significance, its disadvantages could be overcome through other means, one of which was this Blood Trial. Its creation dated back to a distant past, a time when all twelve True Ancestors still walked the earth.

Back then, they were… relatively united. It was worth noting that vampires weren’t a naturally occurring race. Their emergence seemed to follow the mythical era, originating with the twelve True Ancestors. Through converting other races into their kin and subsequent procreation, they eventually formed the vast and diverse population they were today. And they all took pride in their vampire identity, rather than their original racial origins. Rumor had it that even the twelve True Ancestors weren’t naturally born vampires, but rather a collective of twelve like-minded individuals from various races. They united for a common goal, though the precise nature of that goal remained a mystery, lost to time. Perhaps it was the pursuit of greater power? As for the result… it seemed they had achieved it. Despite originating from different races—human, beast-eared, demon, and others—they eventually came to share a single name: Vampire.

It was rumored they discovered a treasure from the mythical era, using its ancient power to transform themselves, gaining extended lifespans, powerful abilities, the right to contract with otherworldly familiars, the magic to manipulate elements, and near-limitless stamina and vitality. These were the four prominent categories of vampires: Ability users, Elemental mages, Familiar contractors, and Body Technique masters. However, another rumor claimed they simply drank the blood of a single “person” and thus became the immensely powerful True Ancestors of the vampire race. If this legend held any truth, then this “person” couldn’t have been merely human, but rather a god. Regardless of the truth—be it a treasure or the blood of a god—what remained undisputed was that the source of their power originated from the distant and mysterious mythical era. Yet, as time marched towards modernity, belief in such a magnificent and powerful age waned.

They preferred to believe the mythical era was merely a fabrication of the ancients, or perhaps a gross exaggeration of a certain period in history. This was the prevailing view among the general public in the mystical world. However, those in positions of power, those who knew the hidden truths, often remained silent, guarding their secrets closely.

Returning to the topic of the “Blood Trial,” it was created by the twelve True Ancestors to select powerful young vampires, granting them strength and substantial rewards, elevating them into the ruling class to better manage the ever-growing vampire population. Put simply, passing the Blood Trial was a one-way ticket to the top of vampire society, much like the imperial examinations of the same era for humans. This system, however, abruptly ended with the rise of the Black Emperor. From his reign onward, the vampire Sequence became an unbreakable caste system, etched into their very being. This marked a period of intense internal conflict within the vampire race, a conflict ultimately won by the Black Emperor, a True Ancestor himself. He solidified his absolute rule, embedding the Sequence Law directly into the bloodline and genetics of every vampire. From that point on, the fundamental purpose of the Blood Trial was rendered obsolete.

High-ranking vampires held an absolute advantage over lower Sequences due to the very laws governing their existence. While instances of lower Sequences defeating higher ones existed, they were exceedingly rare. Consequently, the Blood Trial eventually only selected descendants of the True Ancestors, making the trial itself redundant. The hierarchy solidified, and the Blood Trial faded into obscurity. No one expected Lady Chen Xi to revive it. Although most vampire students knew they were unlikely to outperform those of higher Sequences, another opportunity was still another path. Being a human civil servant was good, but being a vampire civil servant wasn’t bad either. It was the difference between competing for a position in another province versus one’s own; the latter was always more desirable. Given the hierarchical nature of vampire society, it was likely the “Blood Trial” would have separate tracks for each Sequence, with Sequence Ones competing against each other, Sequence Twos against each other, and so on. The ultimate victor would receive a substantial reward, likely securing their future within the vampire hierarchy. Humans had devised this stable system, and other races, including vampires, had adopted it. It was this understanding of the potential rewards and future stability that fueled the excitement and anticipation among the students. Adele, however, remained detached from this fervor.

Adele, holding her cat, left the auditorium. Partway there, finding it tiring, she had First Snow transform into her cat-girl form and held her hand as they walked. Physical affection was perfectly normal within the academy. Besides, few knew First Snow’s true nature. With her cat ears and tail concealed, she appeared as an ordinary silver-haired, blue-eyed girl not wearing a school uniform. She looked like Adele’s well-behaved younger sister, her big eyes full of curiosity as she looked around. They were on their way back to the classroom. After that class, winter break would officially begin. Adele’s good days were coming!

But when First Snow suddenly tugged on Adele’s sleeve, directing her gaze towards something, Adele’s good mood, which had just lifted, instantly plummeted. Because she knew her good days were over…

“At least let me have a few days of fun…” Adele muttered, just as a triumphant Edith appeared before her. Indeed, First Snow had spotted Edith, the girl who had just been on stage. First Snow didn’t know Edith well, nor did she want to.

She only remembered that Edith had been at the dinner party, so First Snow easily guessed that she must be looking for Adele, hence the warning.

Now, Edith stood before Adele and First Snow. She first glanced at the wary First Snow, then her expression softened as she turned to Adele. She opened her mouth to speak, but the first syllable seemed to catch in her throat, a pause that stretched for a few seconds. To onlookers, it appeared as if she was about to confess her feelings, too shy to speak.

“Just act normal. It’s not like we’re always in that state,” Adele said, her gaze averted and a cool detachment in her voice.

But it was this very detachment that deepened Edith’s infatuation.

If Edith had been captivated by Adele playing the role of her mother before…

Then, as time went on, the “mother” attribute had become like a small stream, flowing into the vast river of Adele’s multifaceted personality.

The role-playing aspect was just one facet of Adele, and she had many more sides to her, sides that Edith could only yearn for.

Edith knew her past mistakes, the many wrongs she had committed in the Black Feather Society, how she had corrupted its atmosphere.

Back then, she had also been arrogant about her high Sequence, doing some… unpleasant things to new members of the society.

But Edith had never gone all the way.

Because when she was committing the act, she was playing the role of her “mother,” and she saw the new vampire girl in front of her as her past self.

The self who was… raped by her mother.

So when she took off the girl’s skirt and reached the final step, Edith would often break down first.

The girl would cover her face and cry, letting the new vampire girl escape, perhaps because she hoped her past self could have escaped.

If she played the role of “mother,” she couldn’t take the final step.

If she played the role of her past “self,” she couldn’t escape – that’s why she was trained by Adele in Li Lige’s Witch Domain to become what Adele wanted.

Her feelings for her mother were very complicated. She was the victim of her mother’s madness, but she also deeply loved her mother.

And in the time she spent with her insane mother afterward, this “love” became even more twisted.

She thought her mother liked her “smile,” so she kept the scar that her mother had carved on her face on that darkest day.

When she was young, she couldn’t control her magic power well and couldn’t stop her body from instinctively healing the scar.

So the young Edith would look in the mirror and deepen the scar with a knife, again and again.

Her mother was still alive at that time, living with her, still insane.

When she saw the bloody “smile” on Edith’s face, she hugged Edith tenderly.

She thought that Edith’s “smile” was proof of her happiness, and as expected, she was a good mother.

Edith, because of her mother’s rare warmth, sank deeper and deeper, which was why she later became the “Miss Black Veil.”

But the black veil she never took off, the scar she never tried to heal…

Changed because she met the girl named “Adele.”

“Adele” redeemed Edith’s dirty soul.

Adele never denied Edith’s filth and chaos.

So Edith longed even more for the light and redemption that Adele could bring her.

Edith nodded meekly, her eyes filled with cautious joy.

“O-okay, Miss Adele.”

She lowered herself, acting humble.

This confused First Snow, who was standing beside Adele.

Meow meow meow? What was going on between Adele and Edith?

Adele had invited Edith to the dinner party, but hadn’t interacted with her at all, completely treating Edith like air.

And Edith treated Adele as someone of a much higher status, as if she was a child looking up to an adult.

Also, the honorific “Miss” was too strange, meow!

“What is it?” Adele asked indifferently.

“I-it’s not about me, it’s my grandmother, she’s looking for you,” Edith said, a rare look of attachment on her face as she mentioned her grandmother.

But what kind of pain was hidden behind that attachment, a pain she had to chew on alone in the dead of night?

Because her grandmother was too good, too good to everyone, especially to Edith’s mother.

That was why her mother was driven to madness by the pain of losing her.

Edith’s mother had a mother complex, she was in love with Lady Chen Xi, but this love could never be expressed.

Even her marriage and childbirth were because Lady Chen Xi, when she was young, had commented that a young male vampire was quite good. Edith’s mother remembered this, thinking that it would please her grandmother, so she pursued that male vampire, and the result was Edith.

It could be said that even Edith was a tool for her mother to please her grandmother.

And also her mother’s projection of herself.

She demanded that Edith love her, and at the same time, Edith’s mother saw herself as Lady Chen Xi, loving Edith, who was completely unaware that she had become her mother’s projection.

These things would never be known to anyone. Lady Chen Xi would only be happy that her descendant had a husband and a daughter.

And Edith’s mother, she was immersed in the happiness of her family.

The more she loved Edith, the more she felt like her grandmother, Lady Chen Xi, was loving her.

And the more Edith was loved by her mother, the more she loved her mother, stemming from a child’s innate attachment and love for their mother.

Edith never knew about this, and neither did Lady Chen Xi.

Edith’s mother maintained her mental balance and happiness in this way.

Especially when she thought about how her grandmother, Lady Chen Xi, as a long-lived True Ancestor, would still be young and beautiful even when she, Edith’s mother, grew old and died, just like when she first fell in love with her, she felt genuinely happy.

She only needed to look at her grandmother from afar and continue playing the “role-playing” game with her daughter, Edith, in her heart, and she would be content.

But the assassination by humans interrupted her platonic love.

When she realized that her grandmother might die before her, that she would lose her grandmother completely…

Edith’s mother couldn’t accept this blow, the happiness and the world she had built all crumbled and collapsed.

And she completely fell into depravity and madness.

It wasn’t easy to understand the relationship between the three of them, especially the cause of the tragedy.

The most pitiful one was undoubtedly Lady Chen Xi, who was completely kept in the dark and even assassinated.

The second most pitiful one was Edith.

The least deserving of sympathy, but also the one suffering the most, was Edith’s mother.

Edith didn’t tell the awakened Lady Chen Xi about her mother’s madness and how she had been raped.

Like her mother, she didn’t want her grandmother to suffer, she was such a good woman, radiating warmth to the world around her.

Lady Chen Xi felt sorry for Edith, who had grown up alone and was so outstanding.

As expected, she would do her best to cultivate Edith with her resources as a True Ancestor.

Adele was actually quite surprised that she had become the focus of a vampire True Ancestor.

Therefore, her first reaction was surprise, followed by a suspicious look at Edith, her cheeks flushing slightly red, looking a little embarrassed.

The meaning was clear.

She was questioning Edith, asking if she had told Lady Chen Xi about her.

And… using a remarkable identity!

Like “Edith’s girlfriend” or something!

If that were the case, Adele would be a little angry with Edith.

After all, in a student relationship, having elders interfere was never a good thing!

Moreover, Adele hadn’t even acknowledged her relationship with Edith, was Edith getting a little too full of herself!? Didn’t she know her place!?

Edith quickly denied it.

“I-it’s not what you think, Adele!”

“Actually, I’m also very surprised…”

“But it seems that Grandmother noticed your existence through other channels and became interested in you for some reason, that’s why she asked me to invite you…”

“Interested?”

Adele was confused and felt a little uneasy.

She could handle her peers, even those who were much stronger than her, like Dorothy or the student council president, she could deal with them calmly.

But facing an elder who sounded very powerful was a bit…

Winona: ￣へ￣ Why can’t I feel this at all?

Adele: Just thinking about you being called “Xiao Wei” by First Snow makes me want to scream!

Principal Winona’s authority in Adele’s heart had naturally been deconstructed.

After all, First Snow, who was at the same level as Adele, had been thoroughly “beeped” by her~

“Are you unwilling, Adele?”

“Then… I’ll tell Grandmother.”

Edith still cared about Adele’s feelings and didn’t want to force her to do anything she didn’t want to do.

Although she thought her grandmother was such a good person, and there must be a reason why she wanted to talk to Adele, it shouldn’t be just because of Edith.

If her grandmother really wanted to talk to Adele about things related to Edith, not to mention Adele, Edith herself would be too embarrassed to show her face.

“It’s not that… forget it, I’ll go.”

After thinking for a moment, Adele decided to agree.

At the same time, she turned to First Snow, who was beside her,乖巧and cute, and stroked her hair gently.

“First Snow, I’ll have to excuse myself for a bit.”

“Meow… okay, meow.”

First Snow was also a sensible kitten, so she didn’t have any objections.

Then, Adele followed Edith, accompanying her to Lady Chen Xi’s resting room.

It was Adele who was supposed to meet Lady Chen Xi, but Edith seemed even more nervous than Adele.

“Knock, knock.”

With a knock on the door, a gentle voice came from inside, belonging to the noble woman sitting in a wheelchair, seemingly still having trouble moving around.

“Please come in.”

“Excuse me.”

Adele also responded politely.

She pushed the door open and entered with Edith.

Lady Chen Xi looked at Adele’s face and couldn’t help but be stunned for a moment.

Adele felt uncomfortable under that gaze, not to mention Lady Chen Xi’s following words were even more surprising.

“May I… ask you to come closer?”

She actually used honorifics.

Chapter 225: Adele Just Wants to Slack Off

After the end-of-term awards ceremony for outstanding students, it was time for the speeches.

Principal Winona put down the microphone, and then, according to the agenda, leaders from the academy, the vampire race, and the human race gave their speeches respectively.

The students didn’t really feel much about these important figures who had been active in the world for a long time.

Because they were still living in the ivory tower of the campus, their eyes only on their studies and the joys and sorrows of their peers.

But when they stepped into society in the future and truly shouldered some necessary responsibilities and burdens…

They would understand the good intentions of these big shots who still took time out of their busy schedules to give speeches at the academy.

Because the future of the human race, the vampire race, or rather, the entire world, belonged to the young people.

Young people were the sun at eight or nine in the morning, the hope of the world rested on their shoulders.

One day, these big shots would retire from the front lines, their legends coming to an end.

But they wouldn’t worry.

Because there would be younger “them” to take their place.

For some reason, the speeches about this felt strangely oppressive and solemn.

Even Adele, who was openly “petting her cat” in the auditorium, couldn’t help but look up and blink.

It felt like a storm was coming.

And in Adele’s memory, Seraph seemed to have said something similar.

Something was awakening…

And it wasn’t necessarily a good thing.

But it wasn’t entirely bad either.

Seraph originally thought that she had awakened too early, but now it seemed that wasn’t the case.

But no matter what, before facing the real crisis, it was still best for Adele to improve her strength as much as possible.

Or it would be even better if the strength of her harem also increased.

And was the existence of the “Gu Realm” precisely for this crisis?

One mystery after another was placed before Adele.

She knew that it wasn’t time for her to worry about these things yet, so she simply put them aside.

Besides Adele, some high-ranking vampire girls who vaguely sensed something also showed thoughtful expressions.

Soon, the speeches ended, and Principal Winona once again acted as a bridge.

And this time, the mysterious guest she invited was even more important.

“To be honest, I’m also very surprised, but more than that, I’m honored that this respectable figure took the initiative to participate in our academy’s end-of-term summary and commendation ceremony.”

“She had just awakened not long ago, and now she has to work tirelessly again, which reminds me of her past persistence in running around and finally facilitating the current peaceful situation between humans and vampires.”

“I believe that everyone can guess the identity of this respected senior.”

The atmosphere at the scene was indeed well-prepared, and countless people were stirred, especially the vampire students, who were the most enthusiastic.

And Principal Winona didn’t keep them in suspense any longer.

With a gentle smile, she gestured invitingly towards the curtain behind the podium.

“Let’s welcome our beloved Lady Chen Xi.”

Amidst the applause that filled the auditorium, a girl with long, flowing purple hair, wearing a school uniform, slowly walked out from backstage, pushing a woman in a wheelchair who had a gentle and peaceful smile.

The girl was naturally Lady Chen Xi’s descendant and also the president of the Black Feather Society of Cromwell Academy, Edith.

So she hadn’t missed the end-of-term summary, but chose to appear in this way, which was both surprising and seemed natural.

Edith made eye contact with Adele from afar.

Her face, no longer covered by a veil, was serene and distant, exuding an unapproachable aura.

But the moment she met Adele’s gaze, it was as if ice and snow were melting, her expression softening.

Although it was only for a brief moment, it was still noticed by many people, and they showed surprised expressions.

Adele didn’t have any obvious reaction, she just sped up her cat-petting, making First Snow purr and meow softly.

Then, she looked away from Edith and focused on Lady Chen Xi in the wheelchair.

This was her first time seeing such an important figure in the vampire race, Lady Chen Xi, one of the twelve True Ancestors.

Generally speaking, people would think that such powerful figures would have titles like “True Ancestor of X” or “True Ancestor of XX.”

But obviously, this view was completely misled by novels and anime.

Who would so readily reveal their abilities through titles?

Moreover, these titles were too chuunibyou. Even if someone had such a title in the past, after many years, when someone mentioned it, they would feel incredibly embarrassed, as if ants were crawling all over their body.

So a True Ancestor was a True Ancestor, anything else was superfluous, but “Lady Chen Xi” was an exception.

It was a very respectful title, implying that Edith’s grandmother was as beautiful as the morning light, bringing light to the world.

Vampires, who worshipped the night, also took the path of cooperation with humans because of the arrival of the “morning light,” sharing the daylight together.

But to Adele’s surprise, Lady Chen Xi didn’t look like the old, frail, and elegant lady with white hair that she had imagined.

She was indeed frail and elegant, but her appearance… although Adele didn’t want to use this word to describe such a respected vampire True Ancestor…

But it seemed that only “mature woman” could describe her!

“Auntie” didn’t sound as beautiful.

Unlike “mature woman,” which sounded inexplicably beautiful and seductive.

Lady Chen Xi looked like a well-maintained woman in her thirties.

Although she had a slender figure, her breasts were full and gave off a sense of generosity.

Her appearance was elegant and beautiful, like a delicate orchid. Edith’s features were very similar to hers, but not as gentle as Lady Chen Xi’s. And her eyes were pure and clear, like a deep lake with gentle ripples.

But one could still tell at a glance that there was a blood connection between them.

The two of them together really looked like a young, innocent daughter and a gentle, ailing mother.

But Adele knew very well that this was just an impression, far from the truth.

The reality was that Lady Chen Xi had an extremely long lifespan. It was said that True Ancestors could live forever and maintain their youth.

Adele believed the part about maintaining their youth, after all, Lady Chen Xi in front of her was the best proof.

But “living forever”…

Adele thought that even the legendary dragons wouldn’t dare to boast about that.

True Ancestors should be considered the long-lived species among vampires, that was more accurate.

When Lady Chen Xi appeared, all the vampires in the auditorium were excited, even many human students admired her and gave her respectful looks from afar.

But after a while, everyone calmed down and became silent, quietly waiting for Lady Chen Xi to give her speech.

Edith, standing beside her grandmother, was also the center of attention.

From now on, she would become a rising star among the younger generation of vampires, and nothing could stop her from soaring with her regained backing.

The purple-haired girl respectfully handed the microphone to her grandmother, her eyes filled with admiration, but also a hint of sadness.

Perhaps it was because seeing her grandmother’s youthful appearance reminded her of her own mother.

If her grandmother hadn’t been attacked, her mother would still be normal, and she wouldn’t have suffered such terrible treatment.

Unfortunately, there were no ifs.

And Edith was content with her current situation and choices.

Lady Chen Xi began her speech.

Calling it a speech, but it was actually more like an ordinary and kind elder sharing her thoughts and feelings.

Only after truly hearing Lady Chen Xi speak could people remove the filter created by her youthful appearance and truly feel that she was an elder who had lived for a long time, perhaps even thousands of years, and feel awe and respect.

She talked about the past of the vampires and the past of the humans, and all of this was to pave the way for the future.

She didn’t shy away from the attack she had encountered, she even said that she wouldn’t hold any resentment because of it.

Her eyes sparkled with sincerity, touching people’s hearts.

The kind of “saint” that many people truly hated was actually the kind of hypocritical person who would act as a neutral party when other people’s interests were harmed, but would become restless when their own interests were at stake.

Lady Chen Xi was clearly not like that, she was a vampire with truly noble character and broad-mindedness.

She even inquired about Tang Linlang and took the initiative to talk to her in front of everyone, hoping that Tang Linlang wouldn’t mind her presence here, and expressing her desire to help Tang Linlang as much as possible.

After all, there were no winners in that attack.

And she had now awakened, but Tang Linlang’s family and friends would never come back to life.

Tang Linlang, under everyone’s attention, didn’t know what to say for a moment, but the apology in her eyes was evident.

Because she had learned about every aspect of that incident through various channels, and in her heart, she had already come to a conclusion.

That was, whether it was the Tang family or other vampire hunter families, they were all used by a small group of people among humans and vampires who didn’t want the two races to cooperate.

The irony was that in order to prevent humans and vampires from cooperating, they themselves cooperated.

There were no winners in that attack, only pain remained.

She understood that the reason Lady Chen Xi suddenly mentioned her at such a crucial moment was probably to eliminate any negative impact caused by her awakening.

For example, some vampires might decide to take revenge on Tang Linlang for Lady Chen Xi. This kind of malicious incident was almost certain to happen.

Although with Tang Linlang’s current strength, she wasn’t afraid of such attacks, but it wouldn’t be good if it made Adele worry about her.

So Lady Chen Xi’s approach was the best choice.

After she expressed her forgiveness and friendship towards Tang Linlang, towards the vampire hunters…

It would be unreasonable and inappropriate for others to use the excuse of avenging Lady Chen Xi to retaliate against vampire hunters like Tang Linlang.

“Thank you, Lady Chen Xi.”

So after sincerely thanking her, Tang Linlang blushed and sat back down.

Adele gave her a surprised look from afar, it was a joyous occasion.

Before this, she was a little worried that either Tang Linlang or Lady Chen Xi might have some issues, but if either of them became stubborn, the consequences wouldn’t be easy to resolve.

Lady Chen Xi’s forgiveness of the vampire hunters was admirable.

After all, not everyone had such a broad and generous heart, not holding any resentment after being betrayed, not regretting the years she had lost due to being seriously injured and falling into a slumber.

Adele had never admired anyone before.

But now, she had someone to admire, someone to look up to, and that was her godmother, Lady Chen Xi!

No wonder Lady Chen Xi’s prestige in the vampire race was unmatched.

Presumably, in the countless years of the past, Lady Chen Xi had also overcome many difficulties and influenced countless people with her sincerity, just like now.

However, explaining the importance of cooperation between vampires and humans to the students of Cromwell Academy and reconciling with the vampire hunter families represented by Tang Linlang wasn’t Lady Chen Xi’s true purpose for this visit.

She soon announced a major piece of news, that was, during this winter break, the vampire higher-ups had decided to reopen the “Blood Trial.”

Interested vampire students could sign up with Edith, Lady Chen Xi’s descendant.

When this news was announced, all the vampire students in the auditorium were excited, even many human students showed surprised expressions.

She didn’t know if this was also a way to promote Edith, or if Lady Chen Xi simply didn’t think too much about it and just entrusted this task to Edith because she was her descendant and she trusted her.

But if Edith had the opportunity to connect with the vampire higher-ups because of this, it meant that her Black Feather Society would become a powerful force in the academy.

Because with the return of Lady Chen Xi, the leader of the doves, both humans and the academy would undoubtedly deepen their cooperation with the vampires.

If they wanted to cooperate, they naturally couldn’t arrogantly leave everything to the student council, which was mainly composed of human students.

This would inevitably cause dissatisfaction among the vampire students.

They would demand equal status and corresponding rights.

And these were indeed what the school should give to the vampires, who made up more than 70% of the student body.

So to appease them and also to deepen future cooperation…

The Black Feather Society, founded by Edith as its president, would become a key target for support from the school.

Perhaps this support would continue until the Black Feather Society grew to a level comparable to, or at most slightly inferior to, the student council.

But no matter what, this was already a result that Edith was very satisfied with.

The opportunity she had longed for to expand her power had fallen into her lap.

Just because of her grandmother, Lady Chen Xi’s awakening, all the problems that were once considered difficult seemed to be easily solved.

This couldn’t help but remind Adele of a saying – “One’s destiny depends on one’s own struggles, but also on historical processes.”

But what Adele was more concerned about at this moment was the “Blood Trial” that Lady Chen Xi mentioned.

What was it?

Was it mentioned in the original story?

Now Adele’s memory of the original story wasn’t very clear, after all, so many things had happened after she came to this world.

She thought carefully, even if the “Blood Trial” was mentioned in the original story, the protagonist “Adele” probably didn’t participate.

Because the protagonist’s later plot mainly focused on doing missions and fighting with other races, supplemented by her love-hate relationships with the villainous girls in the academy.

Overall, the protagonist “Adele’s” actions were actually separate from the vampire race as a whole.

But Adele knew that the “Blood Trial” was a generous event prepared for vampires.

Presumably, the “Adele” in the original story really didn’t have any channels to learn about or participate in it.

But times had changed.

Adele’s current status, compared to the original story, had undergone earth-shattering changes.

If there were any benefits or welfare policies for vampires, whether others had the opportunity to enjoy them or not was uncertain.

But for Adele, it was like others were feeding the food (benefits) to her mouth, it just depended on whether she was willing to open her mouth!

Edith, who was holding the microphone for her grandmother on the stage, her deep purple eyes suddenly lit up, as if she had thought of something.

Including Dorothy, Hermione, and the other Sequence Ones below the stage, they all tacitly turned their gazes to the black-haired girl holding a pure white cat in the distance.

They were actually hoping that Adele would respond to their gazes and turn her head.

But it didn’t matter if Adele didn’t notice.

Anyway, they had already made a decision in their hearts.

They would definitely get a spot in the “Blood Trial” for Adele!

But at this moment, Adele just wanted to say,

—-“But I actually want to slack off comfortably and enjoy my winter break!”

Every vacation not spent slacking off was a waste of a vacation!

Chapter 224: Sweet Nothings Are Useless

Adele stuck her tongue out playfully, but in the end, she did as Winona asked.

After all, it seemed a bit excessive of her to do that.

Holding the cat hostage to control the principal?

But even if she let go of First Snow, First Snow would fly back to her soon enough.

So Winona still had plenty to worry about.

After all, she had raised such a Cat-Bird, who was more like a daughter than a friend now.

Back in her dormitory, Adele immediately relayed all the information she had discussed with the principal to Tang Linlang through a phone call.

After hearing everything, Tang Linlang remained silent for a long time.

Adele comforted her over the phone, “For now, this is good news.”

“But if Linlang doesn’t want to endure this pain anymore, I’ll find a way to see if you can break the contract with the Gu Realm.”

“And don’t worry about your ancestor’s matters, it was so long ago, it might not be accurate.”

“Even if it is, it doesn’t affect your present.”

“It doesn’t affect your image in my heart at all.”

Adele’s earnest words finally moved Tang Linlang, who had been silent for a long time.

“Thank you… Adele.”

“Silly, don’t say thank you, it makes us sound distant.”

“Say ‘Wifey is amazing!’”

Adele’s playful words stunned Tang Linlang.

But after a while, a shy voice, as soft as a mosquito’s buzz, came from the phone,

— “Thank you… wifey~”

It made Adele’s ears tingle.

The two continued chatting on the phone.

Tang Linlang said that she still wanted to become stronger, for Adele and for herself.

Adele, sensing Tang Linlang’s determination, tried to persuade her, but she couldn’t convince the stubborn Tang Linlang.

So in the end, she changed her tone and told her to relax and take it slow.

Also, if anything happened to the Gu Realm, Adele hoped that Tang Linlang wouldn’t hide it from her and would come to her immediately.

Enduring anything silently alone was the most foolish thing to do!

Adele criticized this kind of thinking over the phone.

After all, there were so many cliché dramas where a small issue could be dragged out for more than ten or twenty episodes just because of misunderstandings!

Sensing Adele’s resentment towards her past behavior, Tang Linlang smiled wryly and agreed softly.

She promised Adele that she wouldn’t be foolish anymore.

And even though she was being scolded by Adele, Tang Linlang still felt genuinely happy.

Of course, Tang Linlang wasn’t a masochist, she just understood the care and love behind the scolding.

………………

Monday, the official start of winter break, arrived.

It was also the date of the last assembly for the students of Cromwell Academy.

They had to wear their school uniforms, tie their ties or bows, and go to the highest floor of Cromwell Academy – the auditorium! – in groups according to their classes.

To listen to the end-of-term summary and speeches given by Principal Winona, other school leaders, and high-ranking officials from both the human and vampire races.

The girls whispered and chattered, their excitement for the winter break and their dissatisfaction with this dreadful end-of-term summary evident in their actions.

However, it was mostly the vampires who complained.

The reason was probably that Cromwell Academy adopted a school system similar to human schools, designed entirely by human higher-ups.

This forced the vampire girls to participate in collective activities that were unimaginable to them in the past.

Such as the Monday flag-raising ceremony, the opening ceremony, the end-of-term summary, the graduation ceremony, and other activities that gathered everyone together for no apparent reason.

This made the vampires, who were used to freedom and unrestrained behavior, suffer greatly.

But after adapting for so long, they gradually became familiar with and accustomed to this kind of school life.

And whether they admitted it or not, these activities also visibly improved their unity.

The vampire girls gradually became one with the human students.

If schools like this, with mixed education of vampires and humans, were given another decade or two, one day, every new generation vampire would become no different from human students in terms of their accustomed concepts.

This was why education was so important.

It would shape a person’s, even a race’s, thinking over time.

Adele, walking among a group of girls in uniform shirts and skirts, biting on a piece of bread, was still undoubtedly the most dazzling one.

Her attire was ordinary, her black hair was ordinary, and her pink eyes were also ordinary.

But combined, they created an unparalleled beauty.

Perhaps bad girls naturally had a forbidden fruit-like attraction.

It was the forbidden fruit that even Adam and Eve, the legendary ancestors of mankind, couldn’t help but bite into.

However, Adele herself was already used to attracting attention.

What she really cared about was that she woke up and didn’t see a fragrant breakfast on the table!

Which led to her having to grab a piece of bread and rush to school without even putting jam on it!

Then, as soon as Adele arrived at the classroom, she received the news about the assembly.

There was no helping it, Adele had to rush to the academy’s auditorium.

Adele just wanted to say…

Seraph! Weren’t you supposed to be an all-around housekeeper angel!?

You’re skipping work, skipping work!

Faced with Adele’s questioning…

Seraph would probably think, when did she become Adele’s exclusive nanny?

Adele’s personality, taking others’ kindness for granted, was truly terrible.

This kind of behavior only appeared when Adele was being spoiled.

Because she knew the girls would pamper her, she couldn’t help but be a little presumptuous.

She would also treat the girls better in return.

As for strangers, if they were suddenly nice to Adele, she would probably be wary and surprised.

Adele wasn’t the kind of woman who would be easily swayed by a couple of sweet dates.

After quickly eating the bread crusts she didn’t like, Adele stuck out her tongue like a kitten and licked the bread crumbs off her fingers.

This seductive action was seen by Tang Linlang, who was not far away, and she immediately blushed and lowered her head.

At the same time, the memory of that passionate night with Adele surfaced in her mind…

It was… very similar.

When Adele licked her…

Tang Linlang’s breathing quickened, and she didn’t calm down until she sat down.

Unfortunately, her assigned seat was still some distance away from Adele.

Fortunately, the students sitting next to Adele were other vampire students she didn’t interact with much and had no particular impression of.

They, like Adele, couldn’t sit still, so the atmosphere between them was unusually silent.

Adele didn’t mind this and curiously observed her surroundings and the distant podium.

Since they weren’t allowed to do anything else during the assembly but listen to the speeches, the bored Adele could only kill time this way.

Otherwise, she would rather use this time to play mobile games or read novels.

For example, “Victoria’s Secret 2.” Adele was quite curious about the past experiences and legendary stories of this earliest recorded female legendary mage in the magic world, known for her extensive contacts.

Then, she noticed Celeste not far away. The blonde girl sat upright with a dignified expression, the perfect image of a noble lady.

But Adele licked her lips, remembering Celeste on all fours in front of her, like a dog, kissing her toes, a seductive image full of contrast that made Adele feel a surge of excitement.

Seemingly sensing her master’s gaze, the mark on Celeste’s lower abdomen started to heat up.

But it was a comfortable feeling, not a “punishment.”

Celeste started looking for her master.

She found Adele and gazed at her adoringly, her gaze as cool as moonlight, falling on Adele.

But at this moment, Adele tsundere-ly looked away.

But in reality, she was a little happy about the tacit understanding between her and Celeste.

Then, she spotted Sharon, Hermione, and Dorothy in the senior student area further away.

Surprisingly, Edith wasn’t among them.

Was she on leave…?

Probably. The news of Lady Chen Xi’s awakening was the most sensational news recently.

Not only among the vampires, but also among the humans, the reaction was huge.

For Edith, the importance of the end-of-term summary was indeed no match for being by her grandmother’s side.

Just as Adele was pondering, a sudden burst of noise from the broadcast system swept through the auditorium.

After the noise subsided, a familiar female voice came, Principal Winona’s.

She took a deep breath and started her well-rehearsed opening remarks, glancing at First Snow, who was sleeping soundly under the podium. Seeing that First Snow wasn’t causing any trouble, she instantly felt relieved.

First Snow seemed to have a habit of comfortably nesting under Principal Winona’s podium during every assembly, dozing off and sleeping soundly!

It was the same last time!

How could a kitten her age fall asleep…

But sleeping soundly in such a setting was truly a display of utter disregard for the situation.

At least it was enough to make Adele envious.

After all, everyone else was forced to listen to the speeches, remain silent, and sit upright.

But the kitten could just do as she pleased.

Compared to the humans and vampires who were collectively restrained, she was simply too free and relaxed.

At first, Principal Winona talked about some clichéd things, and Adele didn’t listen carefully.

Then came the announcement of the final exam results and the awarding of those who performed exceptionally well.

This time, Adele perked up her ears and listened carefully.

Otherwise, wouldn’t it be a disservice to her days and nights of hard work?

To be fair, Adele was quite confident about her final exam results.

Don’t ask why, she was a studyholic from China!

She, a studyholic who had gone through the brutal college entrance exam, couldn’t possibly lose to these lazy vampire girls who only relied on their ancestry, what a joke, meow!

So Adele puffed up her chest, waiting for Principal Winona’s praise.

As expected, when Principal Winona read out the names of the outstanding first-year students, she started very normally, her pace even.

Until she came across a rather “glaring” name.

The corner of Winona’s mouth twitched, and her voice paused for a moment. Then she coughed lightly and continued reading as if reluctantly,

— “And, first-year student Adele, with outstanding results, is awarded credits and the honor of Outstanding Student of the Semester.”

Adele enjoyed seeing Principal Winona’s reluctant expression, feeling smug.

At the same time, First Snow, who had been sleeping soundly, suddenly heard Adele’s name, her ears twitched, and she woke up from her sleep.

Having just woken up, First Snow didn’t realize that she was currently in the academy auditorium during the awards ceremony.

She didn’t realize that countless eyes were watching everything happening on the stage.

The little guy just flew out, meowing, probably calling out Adele’s name in cat language.

Her meows were amplified by the microphone, and her small figure appeared right above the podium.

This caused an uproar among the students in the auditorium.

“The principal’s Cat-Bird!”

“So cute~”

“Who would have thought that a serious-looking principal would have a kitten sleeping under her skirt?”

“This scene is too adorable!”

Just imagining that scene, it felt like Principal Winona’s authority was on the verge of collapse.

Someone who would bring their pet kitten to a speech, even if she was the dictator of an empire, would probably make people feel a sense of closeness.

But this wasn’t the effect Winona wanted at all!

What she wanted was authority, authority!

Now, she really suspected that Adele was her nemesis…

The poor principal facepalmed, but she didn’t really want to call First Snow back.

Because at this time, calling back the disobedient First Snow would make her seem like she couldn’t control her own pet, making her look weak.

Not to mention that First Snow wasn’t even her “pet.”

So she could only remain silent to avoid further loss of authority.

And she could only watch as First Snow, with her confused blue eyes, began to search for Adele in the auditorium.

Fortunately, First Snow had good eyesight and a keen sense of smell.

It didn’t take her long to find Adele and fly towards her gracefully.

Under everyone’s envious gaze, Adele successfully caught First Snow and started petting the kitten’s soft fur, making everyone jealous.

Among all the students in the school, only Adele could openly enjoy petting a cat during the assembly!

First Snow buried her head completely in Adele’s arms, acting like an ostrich.

It was as if as long as she hid her head, no one would notice that she had embarrassed herself.

Adele was both amused and exasperated, but she still forgave First Snow for suddenly appearing and making her the target of everyone’s attention, gently stroking the kitten’s head.

Soon, the comfortable feeling made First Snow raise her chin.

Adele understood, this was the kitten’s way of asking for a chin scratch.

Did Cat-Birds, like cats, also have scent glands on their chins?

That was why cats liked to have their chins rubbed.

Because it gave them a sense of security, as if their scent had permeated the surroundings, and they had become the master of this area.

And humans also became “two-legged beasts” marked by their scent!

Cats were truly both cute and arrogant.

Setting aside First Snow’s situation, after the brief “flying cat” incident, Principal Winona quickly regained control of the situation, bringing the focus back to her speech.

Adele, holding First Snow, was in a good mood.

After all, who else could have a cat to accompany them during such a boring time?

Not to mention, she had just received credit rewards and recognition from the principal.

It was an honor similar to “Three Good Student.”

Adele herself didn’t care much about this, but for those vampire girls who had prejudice against her, it was like a slap in the face.

Initially, Adele’s role was that of a punching bag, someone who could be bullied by anyone.

But now, after a semester, the punching bag had vaguely become a proud and favored child of heaven, towering above everyone.

Those Sequence One girls who had bullied her had all fallen for her.

Her magic power had also improved rapidly, and even her theoretical course grades were recognized by the academy and the principal.

Last but not least, even the legendary Cat-Bird, said to have the ability to find the “chosen one,” had become attached to her, making people wonder.

You know, before this, the principal’s Cat-Bird was known for being mischievous, quirky, greedy, and stingy – meaning she would freeload cat food but wouldn’t let anyone pet her.

Li Lige had the most say in this, she was First Snow’s previous can supplier.

However, First Snow treated her and Adele completely differently.

Also, it was precisely because of Adele’s counterattack and First Snow’s attachment to her…

That more and more people in Cromwell Academy started spreading the news that Adele was the “chosen one” on the forums and in private group chats.

People were easily swayed, and vampires were no exception.

Or rather, when it came to admiring the strong, vampires were second to none.

After all, the Sequence system established by the Black Emperor had influenced them for thousands of years.

So, without Adele even realizing it, the students of Cromwell Academy had secretly established an organization that worshipped Adele as a god.

The members of the organization called themselves “Heart Candies,” and their published works included – “I Really Want to Be Miss Adele’s Dog.”

Although this article sounded like Celeste’s style…

Celeste proudly declared that she was already Miss Adele’s dog, so how could she lower herself to join an organization of people who “wanted to be Miss Adele’s dog but couldn’t”?

It was also worth mentioning that Adele herself didn’t pay attention to such news.

So it turned out that Adele, as an idol, didn’t even know that she had a fan club.

Of course, the bigger reason was because…

• Heart Candies were useless!

If they were of any use, doing something noteworthy, like slaying a dragon like that unlucky kid when carrying out a mission, or getting excellent grades and being recognized by the principal…

Then their idol wouldn’t be unaware of their existence.

Chapter 223: The Origin of the Gu Realm

Adele didn’t dare to be too presumptuous in front of Principal Winona, she didn’t openly display her affection for First Snow.

After all, this visit was to ask for help, not to provoke.

Therefore, she called out politely and respectfully,

“Principal Winona!”

This sudden change in demeanor made Winona raise her gold-rimmed glasses, which she usually only wore when working. They looked surprisingly good on her, paired with her OL uniform, it was strangely alluring.

“…Act normal.”

“I prefer your usual unruly self.”

Winona said calmly.

Adele coughed awkwardly. First Snow had already found the soft sofa and jumped onto it, transforming into a cat and leisurely licking her fur.

“Okay then, I’ll get straight to the point, Principal.”

“Go ahead, but I’m warning you in advance, the final exam results are out, they can’t be changed.”

“Although I promised you a reward before, and you can come to me when you’ve decided what you want, I will never compromise on matters of fairness for the students.”

“Principal, where did your thoughts wander off to? I’m not here to claim my reward or anything,” Adele quickly explained.

“But if you can help me with this, then consider it the reward I want!”

Winona raised her delicate eyebrows, signaling for Adele to continue.

“Principal, have you heard of the ‘Gu Realm’?”

“Gu Realm?”

At least Principal Winona pronounced it correctly, unlike First Snow’s “Gu Zi Yu.”

She started to think and recall.

“I think I’ve heard of it somewhere.”

“Wait for me to look it up.”

Saying that, Winona left Adele hanging and started logging into a heavily encrypted website on her computer.

This website was exclusive to mages, specially designed by the magic world, capable of resisting any hacker or magical attacks.

It was very powerful, to say the least. If a hacker tried to attack it using technical means, the website’s firewall would “rebound,” and the hacker’s computer would definitely crash.

In modern society, the magic world could no longer store important information in the grand magic library like before, requiring people to travel long distances to borrow it.

And there was also the risk of the entire library being destroyed.

Just like what happened back then, on the darkest day of the magic world.

Not only were the life crystal fragments of Grand Mages like Victoria extinguished, but the greatest legendary library of the magic world was also burned to ashes.

Later, through the efforts of many mages in the magic world, some rare books were salvaged and passed down.

Now there was no such crisis. Mages had kept up with the times, uploading the contents of magic books and other ancient texts to computers and storing them on servers.

Then they stored the servers separately, not putting all their eggs in one basket, to avoid risks.

There were also backups. Even if one copy was destroyed, maybe one day, another copy would be found somewhere.

This way, the knowledge of the magic world could be passed down from generation to generation, and the magic world could maintain its prosperity.

Also, on the website, mages of different levels had different permissions to access and study magic books.

Principal Winona, as a legendary Grand Mage, had the highest authority in the magic world.

So as long as the information she wanted to access was recorded in the database, she could basically find anything.

Adele took this opportunity to pet First Snow for a while on the sofa in the principal’s office.

But when she saw Principal Winona suddenly look up at her with a cold gaze, she quickly withdrew her hand with an embarrassed smile.

Obviously, Adele wasn’t stupid.

She knew that in Winona’s eyes, this wasn’t just petting a cat, it was publicly bullying her “daughter”!

Was there any law and order in this world!?

Seeing Adele restrain herself, Winona snorted coldly and continued to search for information.

As for First Snow, she didn’t understand the subtle confrontation between Xiao Wei and Adele at all. She was just a little confused that Adele suddenly stopped petting her, and she meowed softly.

“Found it.”

Winona’s sudden voice made Adele perk up.

She quickly rushed to Principal Winona’s side, her face almost touching the computer screen.

This was enough to prove how much Adele cared about Tang Linlang.

Winona wasn’t used to having Adele, this stunning student, so close to her.

It was a little hot, making her want to turn away.

Because she couldn’t deny that Adele had a certain charm that involuntarily attracted people.

Perhaps Adele herself wasn’t aware of this.

But in the past, Adele was bullied and discriminated against, partly because of her low Sequence Five bloodline…

And partly because of her innate allure.

The vampire girls were as childish as elementary school boys, thinking that bullying Adele could attract her attention.

But Winona was more worried than appreciative of this trait of Adele’s.

“Don’t get so excited, the legend of the Gu Realm has only appeared once in this ancient Eastern land, recorded by an ancient fortune teller.”

“Actually, what it really is, what it can do, and how it’s related to the other world, to be honest, the magic world doesn’t know.”

“Or perhaps it’s because of that disaster, the destruction of the legendary magic library that supposedly contained all the truths of the world, many precious materials and magic books were lost in that disaster, so the records about the Gu Realm from even more ancient times are also lost.”

Adele listened to Principal Winona’s explanation silently, her eyes fixed on the information on the screen, slowly reading it in her heart.

It was roughly a story about a woman who lost her husband and child, who lost everything, and sought revenge on the Demon King.

The Demon King… might have been a powerful vampire who wreaked havoc in the East during a certain period in history.

The woman offered everything she had in exchange, praying for the intervention of gods, but no gods came to her aid. What responded to her was an indescribable something, which she called the “Gu Realm.”

The Gu Realm gave the woman the power of revenge, she killed the Demon King and many other demons that were wreaking havoc in the East, becoming a hero, establishing a family.

However, at the end of her life, the woman claimed that she hadn’t fulfilled the expectations of the Gu Realm, and the timing wasn’t right.

So she chose to seal it away, leaving it for future generations.

The story of the Gu Realm ended abruptly here.

After reading it, Adele felt a little confused, but nothing more.

Because this story seemed to be purely a power fantasy.

The woman obtained the Gu Realm, took her revenge, and although it was said that she had paid a heavy price, she later became a hero who slayed demons, established a family with many descendants, and lived to a ripe old age…

What kind of Gu Realm was this, can I have one too?

It was a purely free power-up!

And about not fulfilling the Gu Realm’s expectations, its timing wasn’t right either.

It felt like destiny, as if its existence was specifically prepared for someone in the future.

And this person… was it Tang Linlang?

And was this woman… the ancestor of the Tang family?

Adele voiced her doubts to Principal Winona, hoping to find the answer from her.

“The Tang family?”

Principal Winona frowned.

“That vampire hunter family, is it related to the Gu Realm?”

It seemed that the Tang family had hidden the existence of the “Gu Realm” very well, it remained undiscovered until today.

“Let me check for you.”

There were always people in the magic world who tirelessly collected all the information in the world related to mystical powers, including powers, organizations, individuals, and so on.

Vampire hunter families were also among them.

Soon, Winona found information on the Tang family, who were skilled in assassination techniques.

But unexpectedly, the earliest ancestor of the Tang family, known as Third Master, had a bad reputation in the pugilistic world, not only because he used assassination techniques…

But also because his rise was related to him stealing a treasured heirloom from another vampire family.

But no one knew the secret of this heirloom.

Because the vampire family that originally owned it was targeted by a group of powerful vampires and their entire family was wiped out.

Revenge had its target.

If the target was gone, then Third Master Tang was free and clear.

As for the secret of the heirloom, it was naturally kept tightly hidden by him, the thief, how could he let outsiders know?

This way, it all made sense.

Adele’s feelings at that time could only be described as “holy shit.”

Even Principal Winona was stunned for a long time, speechless.

Sometimes, a single piece of information couldn’t reveal the truth, it could easily lead to misunderstandings.

However, with enough information, the long-lost history would slowly unfold before one’s eyes, restoring everything that had happened back then.

The woman who lost her husband and child wanted revenge, and then, using some unknown method, obtained the Gu Realm.

Then, using the power of the Gu Realm, she achieved her revenge and established a new vampire hunter family.

This event was recorded by an Eastern fortune teller (ancient Eastern mages called themselves fortune tellers).

The Gu Realm seemed to be a cheat from another world, not a parasitic egg from another world as described in conspiracy theories.

At least the woman had a good ending, and the words she left behind were more like guilt for not fulfilling the expectations of the Gu Realm.

It sounded like the Gu Realm wasn’t prepared for her, but for a certain moment in the future.

Its existence, perhaps, as its name suggested, was to cultivate Gu, to cultivate the strongest Gu. Of course, the meaning of “Gu” wasn’t limited to insects.

“Gu” itself actually referred to a mysterious object carefully cultivated over many years using special methods.

Humans could also become Gu.

On the positive side, the Gu Realm was like a leveling machine.

Possessing it, one could use the Gu worms from the other world to hone themselves, and at the same time, control them to gain extraordinary power, the price was enduring unimaginable pain.

The woman’s family possessed it but failed to protect it.

It was stolen by Third Master Tang, and then her family was targeted by a group of vampires and completely wiped out.

Third Master Tang established himself in the pugilistic world with assassination techniques and the Gu Realm, establishing the Tang Clan.

He was the ancestor of the Tang family.

Whether it was because he was ashamed of stealing the Gu Realm from the woman’s family or because he was tormented by the pain it brought, he didn’t want his descendants to experience the same pain.

So he sealed the Gu Realm, instructing his descendants not to make contracts with it unless absolutely necessary.

But he probably never thought that one of his descendants, many generations later, would want to become stronger by “disobeying his ancestor’s decision” for the sake of the girl she loved.

She was Tang Linlang.

Her ancestor had a stain, Tang Linlang wouldn’t try to wash it away.

But at the same time, the current Tang Linlang was kind and righteous, even if Adele knew about her ancestor’s actions, she wouldn’t judge her.

“You’re actually asking about the Gu Realm for Tang Linlang, aren’t you, Adele?”

Even Winona finally realized it.

Moreover, although Tang Linlang was weak, because she was related to the assassination incident and was one of the last descendants of the Tang family, she was still under Winona’s care and protection as a fellow human.

Adele nodded.

Winona then asked,

“So far, has the Gu Realm had any negative effects on her body?”

Adele thought for a moment and replied,

“Having to endure pain and torment all the time, does that count?”

“…Maybe, maybe not. She also gained great power and assistance in the process, didn’t she?”

Then it was a natural exchange.

“But Principal, is the existence of the Gu Realm really reasonable?”

Adele still couldn’t help but worry about her friend and voiced her doubts.

“What’s unreasonable about it?”

Winona closed the webpage and leaned back in her chair.

“Existence is reasonable, and the rewards are proportional to the effort.”

“Perhaps the Gu Realm itself was a tool created by people from a distant era to deal with some future crisis?”

“I think the theoretical origin of its creation might be related to vampires.”

“Among vampires, there are those who can make contracts with creatures from other worlds, they can use the power of otherworldly creatures to strengthen themselves, borrow their abilities, and even bring them into this world.”

“You should know this best, Adele, after all, your pink-haired princess… ahem.”

She didn’t expect that even Principal Winona, a dignified figure, would gossip about her students.

She pretended that nothing had happened and continued,

“If the Gu Realm is really a man-made wormhole, then it combines attracting Gu worms from another world, using them to hone one’s mental strength, and controlling these Gu worms, it’s truly a genius creation.”

“If that’s the case, then your ‘friend’ Tang Linlang is incredibly lucky.”

Winona emphasized the word “friend.”

This was clearly a dig at Adele!

But after hearing Principal Winona’s theory…

Adele’s worry for Tang Linlang subsided a lot.

But it wasn’t that her worry suddenly turned into relief.

She just hoped that Tang Linlang would be safe and happy, whether she became stronger or not didn’t really matter to her now.

Because Adele believed that she would definitely become the strongest in the future.

After all, she was the heroine, how could she not have this kind of confidence?

But it was probably also because she realized that being able to become stronger through having sex… seemed a bit too overpowered.

It was literally becoming stronger by lying down.

Of course, she could also become stronger by being on top, kneeling, or standing.

Calming down, Adele said softly,

“I’ll tell Linlang about this.”

“Okay, if there’s nothing else, I’ll continue working.”

Winona was giving her the hint to leave.

Adele nodded, she also understood that she had bothered the principal enough.

So she went back to the sofa, scooped First Snow into her arms, and prepared to leave.

Just then, she heard Principal Winona’s exasperated voice from behind,

—-“Put First Snow down!”