Category: The Vampire Eldest Miss Thinks I Like Her

Chapter 107: The Vampire Capital

The airship arrived at the port near the capital. After disembarking, they had to take a carriage for a long journey. Those old geezers in the Council of Elders must be terrified of death, Jasmine thought. They know how dangerous airships are. If the port were located within the capital, and an airship crashed into their residences during the day, they would be incinerated.

To be safe, the airship port was located far away from the capital.

Moreover, the vampire capital’s design was absurd. It had thirteen concentric walls, each enclosing a smaller area. And as a human, Jasmine wasn’t allowed to enter the area within the third wall.

Adele could only find an inn for Jasmine in the area within the fourth wall.

Of course, that was just for show. As soon as Adele arrived at the Blake manor within the second wall, Jasmine slipped in through a window that Adele had left open for her. Adele closed the window and drew the curtains.

“How was it?”

Jasmine took a sip of water. Although the Blake manor had been unoccupied for a long time, it was still fully staffed with low-ranking vampire servants: butlers, maids, and footmen. A maid had boiled water for Adele, then been dismissed. Adele had even prepared a glass of cold water for Jasmine.

After quenching her thirst, Jasmine said, “As expected of the capital, the seat of the Council of Elders. The number and strength of the patrols are far superior to those at Blake Castle.” Hearing Jasmine’s subtle jab at Blake Castle, Adele didn’t mind. After all, the Blake family was the weakest among the Thirteen Clans.

“And how does it compare to Deli territory?”

Hearing this, Jasmine stiffened. Right, Adele had named her entire territory “Deli.” It was all Jasmine’s fault for suggesting that ridiculous name. Now there were countless “Delis” everywhere. The thought of their love being plastered all over the place made Jasmine want to curl up and disappear.

But she still had to answer Adele’s question. Although her expression remained neutral, her voice was filled with pride. “Our territory is even stronger.” Although the vampire capital had tens of thousands of low-ranking vampires and nobles, and the patrol teams were composed of elites, the vampires hadn’t implemented any specialized units. They simply divided the vampires into small teams and had them patrol in rotation. The only distinction was that the team leaders were stronger than the others.

This was no match for the patrol teams in their territory. Although Jasmine wasn’t a military expert, she had been exposed to modern knowledge and understood the importance of specialization. The patrol teams in their territory were divided into overt and covert units, each with specific responsibilities. And with their superior equipment, they could hold their own against even the vampires in the capital.

But attacking the capital would be difficult. As Jasmine had said before, those old geezers were terrified of death. They had built thirteen walls, and to breach them would require a massive sacrifice of lives. Jasmine didn’t want the Human Resistance Army to be decimated just to get past the walls.

Adele wasn’t thinking about such things. Hearing that their territory’s patrols were stronger, she felt a surge of pride. After all… the funding and resources she had provided had played a major role in equipping the patrols. It would have taken the Human Resistance Army years to develop such advanced weaponry on their own.

After resting for a night within the second wall, Adele was summoned by the Council of Elders’ servant the next day, escorted to the area within the first wall, where the Elders resided. Jasmine had discreetly attached a bracelet to Adele’s wrist. She couldn’t accompany Adele directly, but she was worried about her safety. It wasn’t the straw bracelet they had won at the ring toss game a few years ago. That bracelet had withered and fallen apart after a month. Adele had later made more beautiful bracelets using jewels and gold and silver threads.

But Jasmine, as a mere maid, couldn’t wear such extravagant jewelry. She could only keep it close, hidden beneath her clothes, attached to her body with threads. Today, with Adele going to the Council of Elders, Jasmine had woven some of her own threads into the bracelet. The threads were made from her hair. Although they were no longer attached to her body, she could still control them.

“If you encounter any danger, just tear the bracelet apart. I’ll control the threads, turning them into needles that will attack anyone around you. And I’ll come to you immediately.”

Jasmine explained the bracelet’s function. Adele nodded, indicating that she understood. She looked at the bracelet on her wrist. The gold and silver threads were interwoven with black threads, creating a beautiful pattern.

“I didn’t know your threads could do that.”

Jasmine replied casually, “They can do many things you wouldn’t expect.”

Adele, following her train of thought, asked, “Like what?”

Jasmine leaned in, whispering in Adele’s ear. These were things she couldn’t say aloud. Her voice was soft, her breath tickling Adele’s ear, just like when she had whispered her mischievous plans to Adele years ago.

Even up close, all Adele could hear were vague words like “tie up” and “bind.” Jasmine pulled back, and as expected, Adele’s cheeks were flushed. But after several years together, they were both experienced drivers now. Adele was even intrigued by these suggestions.

“Then… should we try it sometime?”

“…” Jasmine felt like she had dug her own grave. She couldn’t handle Adele’s straightforwardness. “We’ll talk about it later,” she said, trying to change the subject. “The most important thing now is to go to the Council of Elders.” Then she quickly excused herself.

While Adele was being escorted into the area within the first wall, Jasmine didn’t just stand there doing nothing. Under the cover of night, she also snuck in. She followed Adele at a distance, ready to intervene if anything happened.

But the security within the walls was tight. When they reached the entrance to an underground bunker, Jasmine could no longer follow. There was only one entrance, guarded by two rows of vampires. Even Adele had to undergo multiple checks before entering. It would be impossible for Jasmine to sneak in undetected.

Again, those old geezers were truly paranoid.

Jasmine could only wait in the shadows near the entrance. She could force her way in, of course, by taking down all the guards. But this wasn’t the time to attack the Council of Elders. They needed more time to prepare, to build a stronger army, to develop more advanced weaponry… All of this required time.

Adele had agreed to the Council’s summons because she didn’t want a direct confrontation yet.

But if anything happened to Adele, Jasmine would charge in, no matter the cost.

Unlike Jasmine, who was waiting outside, Adele was escorted deep into the bunker. It wasn’t just a bunker in name. It was a true underground castle, its structure resembling an inverted pyramid, wider at the top.

Adele couldn’t help but think about Jasmine’s words. She had repeatedly mentioned how terrified of death the Elders were. It seemed to be true. Their paranoia was palpable. As long as they stayed underground, they would never be exposed to sunlight.

Although it was a good strategy for vampires, Adele felt that it went against their nature. They were vampires, creatures favored by the Moon Goddess. By hiding underground, the Elders might have avoided the threat of sunlight, but they were also cut off from the moon. They had turned their backs on their patron goddess.

Adele descended the spiral staircase, her footsteps echoing in the darkness. She hadn’t expected this underground castle to have thirteen floors as well. She descended thirteen flights of stairs before finally reaching the bottom level, where the Council of Elders resided. Here, she had to undergo even more stringent checks.

The vampire who inspected her was a high-ranking noble with pure blood. She was beautiful and elegant, but her methods were thorough. As a noble of the Thirteen Clans, Adele wouldn’t be subjected to a physical search. That would be an insult, an act of war.

But the vampire held a magic stone, which emitted a bright light, scanning Adele’s body from head to toe. The previous checks had been similar, but this light was more intense, making Adele uncomfortable.

She was wearing a formal gown, without any pockets, but there were many places to conceal weapons. Some clever vampire had figured out that since they couldn’t physically search nobles, they could use magic instead.

After a thorough inspection, the vampire lady confirmed that Adele wasn’t carrying any weapons and allowed her to proceed. The vampire who had escorted her stopped here, replaced by the inspecting lady.

They stopped at a door. The thick, heavy door masked any scents or sounds from within. The walls of this underground castle were probably embedded with magic stones, blocking vampires’ ability to sense each other’s presence. Even scents and sounds were muffled. Adele was a bit worried. Could Jasmine find her in this situation?

But then she calmed down. She’s Jasmine. She can do it. She’s incredibly powerful, unlike anyone else in this world. If I can’t do it, she definitely can. And she wasn’t here to fight. The Council of Elders didn’t know about her secret activities, so they wouldn’t harm her.

The door opened, and Adele’s eyes widened in surprise. The scene before her was completely unexpected. She had imagined a study, a meeting room, or even a drawing-room, but she hadn’t expected a garden.

Yes, deep within this underground castle, there was a garden. And it was filled with blooming white camellias. In the center of the garden was a pavilion, where a figure sat.

“Miss Adele Blake, please enter,” the vampire beside her said.

Chapter 106: A Letter From the Council of Elders

In the following years, Adele steadily advanced her plans. She only returned to the castle for Blessing Day during the holidays, spending the rest of her time at the farms, even during the coldest winters.

Jasmine witnessed Adele’s dedication, and her efforts were not in vain. The Deli Farm count had reached sixty-eight, and the Human Resistance Army had been integrated into the various farms, forming their own units. Their attacks on vampires had subsided, and Adele’s parents complained less when she visited.

Adele remembered that during her third year at the academy, she had heard her mother lamenting, “Those damned human rebels! They’ve destroyed our third and fourth strongholds, and Golden’s second and sixth strongholds!”

The lower the number, the more important the stronghold, the more resources and wealth it provided for the clan. So, the loss of these strongholds was unacceptable to the Blake Lady. She even complained to Adele, “What’s wrong with those human rebels? Why are they always targeting the Blake family?! Even Golden’s family has suffered, but the other clans haven’t been hit as hard!”

That wasn’t entirely true. The White family’s Nevernight, a high-ranking stronghold, had also been destroyed. And Adele knew that the Human Resistance Army’s focus on the Blake family was likely due to Jasmine. She had been living at Blake Castle, and with her skills, obtaining information from her father’s office would have been child’s play.

Adele felt a twinge of guilt, but her enraged mother didn’t notice. However, the Human Resistance Army’s attacks had become less frequent in recent years, giving the Blake family a reprieve.

In contrast to the decrease in attacks, the treatment of humans had improved. Adele’s profits increased year after year, even making some members of the Thirteen Clans envious. They started emulating her methods, implementing daylight work schedules and the nine-to-five, five-day workweek.

Initially, they had been reluctant to give humans so much rest. They thought, Why should they be sleeping while we’re awake? So, they had implemented the 996 work schedule, forcing humans to work long hours. But it wasn’t sustainable. Overworked humans were less productive than those with adequate rest.

And they soon realized that humans with sufficient rest had better-tasting blood. Of course, if vampires had been smarter, they might have come up with an even better work system than Adele’s.

But unfortunately, vampires were a race skilled in destruction, not creation. So, they eventually yielded, adopting Adele’s system. And the concept of private property for humans, which the Council of Elders had failed to implement, was now widely accepted.

Although humans were still being exploited, this change was far more rapid than the Human Resistance Army’s efforts to liberate them one by one. The lives of most humans in this world had improved thanks to Adele’s work system.

Even the Commander had to admit that top-down reform was more efficient than bottom-up revolution. But it was only superficial. Only a revolution from below could truly change the system. So, the Human Resistance Army continued to build their strength, training children with magical talent, cultivating sunflowers on a large scale, and stockpiling weapons.

Everything was progressing smoothly. Time flew by, and it was time for Adele to graduate. During these six years, she had consistently achieved first place in her year, while Miss Golden had been relegated to second place.

And yes, Miss Golden had indeed become engaged to the young Green boy. At the graduation ceremony, he even attended as “Miss Golden’s fiancé.” The other young ladies, facing a boy over ten years younger than them, were curious. Some, who were close to Miss Golden, even teased the young boy.

He was still a tsundere. Seeing Adele, he remembered how she had looked down on him at the ball. Although several years had passed, he still held a grudge. So, he refused to acknowledge Adele, simply snorting and turning his head away.

The other young ladies admired Adele, the top student. Seeing the young boy’s disrespect towards their leader, they teased him even more. After a while, the young boy, overwhelmed, burst into tears and ran to his fiancée, Miss Golden.

Miss Golden sighed and embraced him. She had no siblings. To her, the young boy was more like a younger brother than a fiancé. She had been boasting to Adele earlier about her engagement, but now, seeing Adele smirking at her, comparing her to a nanny, Golden was speechless.

When it was time for the valedictorian’s speech, Adele once again took the stage. As always, she promoted her work system, highlighting its benefits for vampires. Her classmates, who had already implemented this system at their own farms, reaping the rewards, were convinced.

The audience wasn’t just students. Their parents were also present. Many of them had already implemented the same system at their own estates. But some still found Adele’s ideas ridiculous, believing that there was no need to give humans so many benefits. They clung to their old ways, forcing humans to follow their schedule. They were aware that their stubbornness was hindering their progress, but they refused to change.

Adele didn’t care about them. She concluded her speech with, “I hope that in the years to come, we can all work together to create a better future.” Jasmine, hidden on a beam, applauded along with everyone else, but only she knew that Adele’s final words weren’t directed at the vampires in the audience, but at her.

I hope that one day, I can stand before everyone and applaud Adele openly, she thought.

Graduation season was often bittersweet, but for vampires, it was insignificant. Their lifespans were so long that these six years were just a blip, easily forgotten. Adele returned to her territory, continuing her work.

Yes, after all this time, Adele had connected all the nearby farms, and after reporting to the Council of Elders, it had officially become her territory.

Many vampires were puzzled by her choice. She had chosen a remote location in the north, where the winters were harsh, a place vampires hated. So, even though it was a large area, no one envied her. The only thing that caught their attention was the astonishing wealth she had amassed on this barren land.

The Human Resistance Army had sown seeds on this land and reaped hope. They were treated with equality, and many had found love, starting families, new life blossoming on this land.

To vampires, this was heresy. All human babies were supposed to be taken away at birth, raised in childcare institutions, brainwashed from a young age to become servants to vampires. But Adele hadn’t contacted any childcare institutions. The children stayed with their parents, enjoying family life.

Adele’s territory wasn’t without its challenges. She had known that her father had planted informants, and it was only natural for the Council of Elders to do the same. She didn’t bother trying to find them. They would reveal themselves when the time was right.

Like now.

Adele received a letter from the Council of Elders, summoning her to their headquarters. They wanted her to report on the development of her territory. They were curious about why she hadn’t offered any human blood in six years. Of course, the animal blood she provided was of excellent quality, and the humans in her territory were healthy and vibrant. Everyone knew that such humans would have delicious blood. So, they were curious why Adele wasn’t offering it.

Adele had no interest in exploiting the weak. She would never offer human blood. And she knew that the Council of Elders had other reasons for summoning her. They must have learned about the newborns in her territory.

She couldn’t refuse the summons. She had to go to the vampire capital to report. Jasmine, however, tried to stop her. She didn’t want Adele to go. Adele knew better than anyone what kind of people the Council of Elders were. They were the oldest, most powerful vampires, the leaders of the thirteen clans, each possessing unimaginable power.

If Adele was careless, if she revealed even a hint of her true intentions, she might be executed.

But Adele said, “Jasmine, you’ll protect me, right?”

Jasmine froze, then nodded. “Yes, I will protect you.”

Adele was truly a pure soul. When Jasmine had been weak, Adele had vowed to protect her, even at the cost of her own life. Now that Jasmine was strong, Adele chose to trust her, even if it meant risking her own life.

How could Jasmine not be moved by such devotion? Her eyes were filled with love for Adele. She would protect her, even at the cost of her own life.

Jasmine didn’t know how powerful the vampires in the Council of Elders were, but she knew how powerful she was.

As a transmigrator with such incredible cheat abilities, she could surely handle a bunch of old geezers.

With this in mind, Jasmine packed Adele’s luggage, and in the blossoming spring, they set off for the Council of Elders’ headquarters. Of course, Jasmine’s mission wasn’t just to protect Adele. She wanted to assess the Council’s strength, to prepare for the day when she might have to eliminate them.

Chapter 105: Similar Tastes

After winning the two bracelets and the lantern, Jasmine didn’t want anything else, so Adele just tossed the remaining rings haphazardly. When it was Jasmine’s turn, she had to pretend to be a weak and helpless maid, trying her best but failing to win anything.

Adele knew Jasmine’s true abilities, so seeing her put on such a convincing act almost made her laugh out loud. But Jasmine was trying so hard to maintain her facade as an ordinary human. How could Adele expose her?

As Jasmine threw her last ring, she caught the vendor’s smug look, as if to say: See? You’re nothing special.

Jasmine was so angry that she wanted to buy another ten rings, the smaller, lighter ones meant for vampires, and show the vendor what a true master could do. But she decided against it. She followed Adele, fuming. Since they only had one lantern, Adele went back to the lantern stall and bought another one.

They also visited the barbecue stall. Just like last year, the vendor’s business was dismal. Only Jasmine bought a large handful of skewers. After taking a bite, she finally understood why the vendor’s business hadn’t improved since last year.

The skewers were simply terrible.

Although she had bought a lot, only Jasmine ate them. Adele couldn’t eat barbecue. Sometimes, Jasmine thought it was a shame that there were so many things they couldn’t share. If they were in her previous world, she could have taken Adele to try all sorts of delicious food.

She imagined walking hand-in-hand with Adele along a brightly lit street at night, sharing skewers and endless conversations. Adele’s life would have been so much better in that world. But even with Jasmine’s previous income, she probably couldn’t have afforded to support Adele’s lifestyle.

After buying everything they wanted, they went to the riverbank outside the village, the same spot where they had released the lanterns last year. Jasmine sat on a rock, finishing the skewers, and then Adele used a small flame to burn the wooden sticks to ash. Then Adele took out the bracelets she had won at the ring toss game.

Jasmine picked up one of the bracelets from Adele’s hand.

It was a simple bracelet woven from straw. Honestly, the dried grass wasn’t very attractive. It was a bit yellowed, and the tiny flowers woven into it were withered. But they were a matching set, so they could pretend they were couple bracelets.

Before Jasmine could put it on, Adele took the other bracelet, held Jasmine’s wrist, and gently slipped it on. Jasmine froze, then, meeting Adele’s expectant gaze, her expression softened, and she gently put the other bracelet on Adele’s wrist.

Adele looked at Jasmine, her gaze lingering. Jasmine looked so gentle.

The moon was full and bright on Blessing Day, its reflection shimmering on the river’s surface, its shape distorted by the ripples. The moonlight bathed Jasmine, illuminating her eyes, which were filled with a tenderness that reminded Adele of moonlit water, making her want to drown in them.

Last year, Jasmine had looked at the floating lantern with the same expression, watching it drift away. Adele had wished that Jasmine would look at her with such tenderness. A year later, her wish had come true. Jasmine’s gentle gaze was directed at her.

“Jasmine…”

Adele couldn’t help but whisper her name. Jasmine hummed in response, then looked up at her. Her gaze, as gentle as water, met Adele’s, the moonlight in her eyes replaced by Adele’s reflection.

At that moment, Adele’s heart skipped a beat.

Jasmine, who was usually so aloof and distant, like the moon in the sky, unreachable… she was now looking at Adele with such tenderness, her usually cold and indifferent eyes filled with warmth.

Adele couldn’t resist. She leaned in, wanting to kiss Jasmine. Jasmine didn’t refuse. They sat on the rock, the two unlit lanterns beside them, the river flowing gently behind them. The evening breeze was still, gently tousling Adele’s hair. The clouds, as if shy, partially obscured the moon, leaving only a sliver of moonlight on them.

They were so close, their newly acquired bracelets touching. Although they were just simple straw bracelets, they seemed to bind them together, inseparable. That was how it was for couples in love. They couldn’t bear to be apart.

After a while, the kiss ended. Only then did they remember the lanterns.

Adele repeated her actions from last year, but Jasmine was different. After releasing the lantern, she clasped her hands together, closed her eyes, and prayed. Adele was curious, but she didn’t interrupt. She waited until Jasmine finished praying before asking, “Jasmine, what were you doing?”

“I was telling my parents that I’m doing well here, that I’ve found someone to spend my life with. I wanted to reassure them, to let them know that they don’t have to worry about me.” Jasmine unclasped her hands and stood up, preparing to return to the castle with Adele.

Adele nodded, then she said, “Should we try to find your parents? They might still be alive.”

Jasmine was taken aback. The “parents” Adele was referring to were different from the ones she had prayed to. She chuckled. “That’s not what I meant… And there’s no need to search for them. I’m happy with my life now.” She remembered that Adele had seen her sneaking out to the Human Resistance Army base and had assumed she was searching for her family.

Adele was truly imaginative. Jasmine chuckled again.

Hearing that Jasmine had no intention of searching for her parents, Adele felt a wave of relief. She was a bit possessive. Honestly, she didn’t want Jasmine to find her parents. If she couldn’t find them, if she learned that they were dead, she would be heartbroken, and Adele didn’t want to see her sad. But if she did find them, Jasmine’s world wouldn’t revolve solely around Adele anymore, and that would make Adele unhappy.

So, Jasmine’s words, “I’m happy with my life now,” reassured her. She felt a surge of pride. Jasmine only needs me. She doesn’t need anyone else.

They returned to the castle hand in hand. After Blessing Day, Adele, restless as ever, decided to leave. She didn’t want to stay at the castle for too long. She preferred to be at Spark Farm, or Deli Farm No. 1, working on her projects.

Before leaving, the Second Miss brought a young girl to see Adele. “This is the maid I chose,” she announced proudly. “Isn’t she beautiful?” Behind her stood a girl around her age, a human girl she had brought from the childcare institution.

The girl was indeed beautiful. After all, vampires were obsessed with beauty. They wouldn’t even glance at someone unattractive. But… Adele couldn’t help but notice that the girl resembled Jasmine when she was younger. She studied the girl for a moment.

And then she confirmed: Yes, she looks like Jasmine.

This realization made Adele speechless. Her younger sister was too young to have seen what Jasmine looked like as a child, but the girl she had brought back resembled Jasmine so much. She also had short hair, framing her delicate face, and she was wearing a miniature maid uniform. Standing next to Jasmine, she would be a mini-Jasmine. The only differences were that the girl’s hair was brown, unlike Jasmine’s black hair, and her features were more defined.

Jasmine, standing behind Adele, also saw the maid the Second Miss had chosen.

Well, the two sisters are quite similar in some ways. Their tastes are surprisingly alike.

After meeting her sister’s maid, Adele dismissed her and called her sister over, her tone serious. “Now that you’ve chosen your maid, you must treat her well. Remember, you’re strong, and she’s weak. You’re her mistress. You must protect her, keep her safe from harm. Otherwise, you’re failing as a mistress.”

Adele lectured her sister, who nodded, indicating that she understood. Although the Second Miss thought, What my sister is saying is different from what others have told me. They had told her that maids were meant to serve her, that she could treat them however she wanted, that they were her possessions, her belongings. But her sister was saying that she had to protect her maid, because the maid was weak, and she was strong.

Adele could see her sister’s thoughts and immediately understood her confusion. Her tone sharpened. “Aren’t you strong?! As the strong, it’s your duty to protect the weak! If your possession is harmed, it only means one thing: the one who harmed her is stronger than you! Can you accept being weaker than someone else?!”

The Second Miss shuddered. As a proud tsundere, how could she possibly tolerate being weaker than someone else? She declared loudly, “No! I can’t be weaker than anyone! I’m strong! I’m the Second Miss of the Blake family!”

Jasmine wanted to applaud her. Good spirit!

Seeing her sister successfully brainwashed, now a fresh recruit in the “Protect Human Maids” movement, Jasmine couldn’t help but think, Adele would be a great cult leader. She had been preaching the virtues of laziness and slacking off at the farm for months, but the workers were still workaholics. If Adele took over, perhaps everyone would finally embrace the joys of laziness.

After lecturing her sister on the importance of protecting the weak, Adele, satisfied, left with Jasmine. As they were leaving, Jasmine glanced back and saw the Second Miss standing in front of her maid… Was that how it was for Adele and me thirteen years ago? she wondered.

“Jasmine, what are you doing? Come on.”

“Yes, Miss.” Jasmine shook her head and hurried after Adele.

Chapter 104: Ten Rings for Five Silver

Miss Adele was fuming. Hearing Jasmine’s words, she was extremely unhappy. “Jasmine, how could you be like this?!”

Adele was fuming, but Jasmine remained expressionless, offering no explanation. However, having spent so much time with her, Adele knew that behind that stoic facade was a mischievous mind, probably enjoying her frustration. Adele ignored Jasmine and headed straight to the bathroom to wash up and go to bed.

While Adele was getting ready for bed, Jasmine brewed her a cup of tea with sugar cubes. After Adele finished washing up, Jasmine dried her hair and left the room after Adele had her tea. As she stepped out, a maid informed her that the head maid was looking for her. It turned out that Blake Castle had also implemented the three-shift system, but the humans still didn’t have the nine-to-five, five-day work week. Damn those vampires! Trying to make us work 996!(9am to 9pm, six days a week)

The head maid was easy to talk to, explaining that there were day and night shifts and asking Jasmine which one she preferred. If it were up to her, Jasmine would definitely choose the day shift. There were no annoying vampires during the day, the head maid couldn’t supervise them constantly, and slacking off and basking in the sun was the best!

However, if she chose the day shift, the already upset Miss Adele would be even more furious, and it wouldn’t be easy to appease her. So, after five seconds of hesitation, Jasmine chose the night shift.

The head maid was surprised by her choice. “You’re the first human maid to choose the night shift.” Well, duh! What human would want to work at night? In her previous life, night shifts were a nightmare. Working night shifts for too long could mess with your brain.

The head maid didn’t assign her too many tasks. After all, Jasmine was now considered Adele’s personal maid, and her duties should be assigned by Adele. Moreover, Adele was often away, and soon, she would be returning to school, taking Jasmine with her. So, even if the head maid assigned her tasks, Jasmine wouldn’t be able to do them for long.

However, Blessing Day was approaching, and there would be a lot of work during this period. Jasmine would be needed.

Her task was the same as last year: cleaning a section of the corridor. After receiving her assignment, she returned to her room, preparing to rest.

Adele returned very late that night. Jasmine worked quickly, and three days later, Blessing Day arrived. Adele, like last year, donned an elaborate gown and, with the help of the Lady’s maids, had her hair styled in an intricate updo. Compared to last year, there was a slight change in her hairstyle. She was wearing a red gemstone tiara. She looks like a queen, Jasmine thought.

After Adele was dressed, she dismissed the Lady’s maids. Before she could speak, Jasmine pulled her aside, towards the window. Bright moonlight streamed in, the night breeze gently billowing the white curtains. Jasmine pulled the curtains closed and kissed Adele.

Adele was still slightly upset about Jasmine’s “I won’t tell you” remark from a few days ago, but she wouldn’t refuse a kiss from Jasmine. As Jasmine leaned in, Adele instinctively closed her eyes. She smelled Jasmine’s clean fragrance and felt the warmth of her lips.

Adele’s lips were sweeter than usual, perhaps because of the lipstick she was wearing. This world didn’t have the advanced chemical industry of Jasmine’s previous life. Cosmetics were more natural. The lipstick was made from pressed flower petals, giving it a floral scent and a slightly sweet, honey-like taste.

Jasmine kissed her lightly for a moment, then ended the kiss. But Adele wasn’t satisfied. She stepped forward, wrapped her arms around Jasmine’s waist, and kissed her again. Adele had gone from being completely inexperienced to a skilled kisser. Her movements were urgent and passionate. Despite her cold lips, her entire being radiated warmth.

After a while, they finally parted. There was a smudge of lipstick on Jasmine’s lips. Adele giggled. “Jasmine, my lipstick is gone.” Indeed, it had all transferred to Jasmine’s lips. Adele’s lips were bare.

Fortunately, despite her eagerness, Adele’s hair and makeup were still intact. Jasmine looked at Adele’s lips, now bare but still alluring, and said, “I’ll reapply it for you.”

After reapplying the lipstick, Adele was ready to attend the Blessing Day ceremony. She told Jasmine, “Wait for me here. We’ll go to the village later.”

Jasmine agreed. She waited in the room for a while, bored out of her mind, staring at the full moon. Finally, she heard footsteps and the Second Miss’s voice. Adele couldn’t shake off her little shadow, Jasmine thought. Sure enough, Adele opened the door, her younger sister trailing behind her.

The Second Miss wasn’t quiet. On the contrary, she was quite loud, chattering incessantly as she followed Adele. “Unbelievable! You were gone for so long! Do you know how worried I was? And you even hypnotized Mother! Weren’t you worried about her?!”

Adele turned to face her sister. “If you say one more word, I won’t take you out.”

The Second Miss immediately shut up, but her eyes were still filled with suspicion, as if asking: You’re not going to abandon me again, are you?

If she had asked, the answer would have been: Of course, you’ll be abandoned. Last year, before they were together, Adele had already found her younger sister to be an annoying third wheel. Now that they were lovers, the Second Miss was an even bigger third wheel. How could Adele possibly take her along?

But telling her that would only lead to more whining and complaining.

Seeing her sister silenced, Adele changed out of her elaborate gown, opting for more practical clothes. Then she excitedly extended her hand towards Jasmine. Jasmine knew she wanted a princess carry.

Ever since Jasmine had revealed her true identity, it had always been her carrying Adele around. This had bruised Adele’s ego, as she considered herself to be quite strong. But with the Second Miss present, Jasmine couldn’t reveal her true self. She had to maintain her facade as a weak and pitiful maid.

Jasmine didn’t mind. A true top wouldn’t feel threatened by her girlfriend’s desire to be dominant. So, she didn’t resist Adele’s princess carry. Just like last year, Adele lifted her into her arms, while the Second Miss… nestled comfortably in Jasmine’s embrace.

Adele was stronger than last year, her speed much faster. They arrived at the village before the other maids. So, Adele didn’t even have to disappear. The moment they saw the Second Miss, the maids surrounded her. “Second Miss, how could you come here? We told you last year…”

“Wait! I came with Adele this time!” The Second Miss protested, but then she saw that her sister had already walked away with her maid, ignoring her completely. She reached out towards Adele, “Adele!”

As they strolled through the village, the Second Miss’s wails echoed in the background. Honestly, Jasmine felt a bit sorry for her. Being constantly rejected by her own sister… it was quite tragic. And this wasn’t just a one-time occurrence. She had probably been rejected countless times throughout her life.

But Jasmine soon forgot about the Second Miss. Her attention was completely focused on Adele. The village had organized several activities this year. The floating lanterns were still being sold, but by a different vendor, a younger man. Jasmine asked casually, “Where’s the previous vendor?”

The lantern vendor pointed to the side. Jasmine looked over and saw the previous vendor running a ring toss game. And to prevent the low-ranking vampires, with their sharp eyes and agility, from winning too easily, the rings for vampires were different from those for humans.

The vampires’ rings were smaller and lighter, making them much harder to control. Some low-ranking vampires protested, “We’re paying the same price! Why do humans get bigger rings?”

The vendor chuckled. “How could I let esteemed vampires use the same rings as lowly humans? I wouldn’t want your hands to be tainted by their scent. Besides, you are all so powerful. I believe only this challenging ring toss game is worthy of your skills.”

Jasmine approached the stall and asked about the price. The vendor smiled. “Ten rings for five silver coins.”

—What a rip-off!

Jasmine wanted to curse. This woman! Every year, she comes up with new ways to swindle me out of my money! Adele, however, was intrigued. She generously paid ten silver coins and received twenty rings. The vendor, being discriminatory, gave Jasmine large, heavy rings that were easier to control. Adele’s rings, on the other hand, were tiny, barely the size of bracelets, and incredibly light…

Adele, oblivious to this, asked Jasmine, “Which one do you want?”

There wasn’t anything valuable on the stall, mostly handmade trinkets and two identical straw bracelets. The most expensive item was probably the floating lantern from the neighboring stall.

Jasmine thought for a moment. “Those two bracelets and the lantern.”

Adele agreed.

She had ten rings, so she wasn’t in a hurry. She used the first two to test her aim. The rings were so light that it was difficult to control their trajectory. She either threw them too far, or they bounced off the target due to their lightness.

But after five attempts, she had figured out how to control the rings. She threw with confidence, and the ring landed perfectly on one of the bracelets Jasmine had chosen. The other two items were also easily acquired.

The vendor’s expression turned awkward. Ring toss games don’t work in a high-fantasy world! Jasmine thought.

Chapter 103: Curse That Lifespan Difference!

Did I go too far?

The Blake Lady was deeply worried. Looking at her daughter’s gloomy expression, she thought, Adele might be talented, well-born, and independent, but she’s still just a young woman. And these twenty years are but a fleeting moment in her long life. Were my words too harsh for her?

Imagine Adele at a few hundred years old, while Golden already had children, and Adele hadn’t even found a husband. Perhaps… Golden’s children would even become potential suitors for Adele. They were the same age, the same generation, and yet Golden might become Adele’s mother-in-law. The thought was absurd.

The Lady felt guilty, but she didn’t know how to comfort Adele. Comforting people wasn’t her forte. But Adele’s expression was truly heartbreaking. She waved her hand dismissively, telling Adele to leave. After Adele was gone, she summoned a maid, her voice filled with worry, “Were my words too harsh? Did I hurt Adele?”

Facing her mistress’s question, the maid could only answer, “Miss Adele is a strong young lady. She won’t be defeated by such a small setback.”

The Blake Lady was still worried. She sighed heavily.

She had no idea that Adele’s mind was now consumed by a single thought: What if Jasmine dies before me? She was deeply in love with Jasmine, and the thought of her lover dying before her was unbearable. If Jasmine were gone, would her own life even have meaning?

Adele thought, If not, then I won’t live either. I’ll die with her. That wasn’t a bad option. A hundred years might be a short time for a vampire, but it would be a lifetime with Jasmine. She would rather die with Jasmine than face a world without her.

The thought of living without Jasmine was terrifying. She couldn’t even bear to think about it. Losing Jasmine, never finding another love, facing an eternity of loneliness, haunted by memories of their time together, living like a walking corpse… That was more frightening than death. She instinctively rejected such a future.

For the first time, Adele felt that being a vampire wasn’t so great. She wanted to live forever with Jasmine, but if that was impossible, she would join her in death when her time came.

Time would pass, and Jasmine would inevitably age, wouldn’t she? Her beautiful black hair would lose its luster, turning gray, perhaps even silver, like Adele’s, a matching set. Her smooth, plump cheeks would wrinkle, losing their fullness, becoming a shriveled old woman.

And she wouldn’t be as strong as she was now, perhaps even unable to walk. Adele would have to support her, taking her to see the flowers in the garden. But wouldn’t an old woman need sunlight? That meant Jasmine would have to sleep during the day. They would have so little time together.

Adele’s thoughts spiraled, culminating in a vivid image of Jasmine, an old woman leaning against her shoulder, her eyes slowly closing for the last time.

—No! I don’t want that!

Seeing her beloved die in her arms would be too cruel! Upon returning to her room, Adele’s thoughts only intensified, her eyes welling up with tears. When Jasmine arrived, she saw Adele’s heartbroken expression. She was startled. Her first thought was: Did the Lady bully her?

Jasmine approached Adele, who looked up at her, her crimson eyes filled with tears. Jasmine hesitated, unsure what to say, then Adele spoke, “Jasmine, I don’t want you to become an old woman! And you can’t die before me!”

“?” Jasmine couldn’t help but be confused. What is she talking about? She wondered if Adele had confessed their relationship to the Lady, but if that were the case, the Lady would have sent people to capture Jasmine by now. So, this was probably just Adele being dramatic.

Jasmine sighed and asked, “Why would I suddenly become an old woman and die in your arms?”

She took out a handkerchief from her pocket and gently wiped away Adele’s tears, even blowing her nose. Adele let Jasmine fuss over her, then she mumbled, “But won’t that happen in a hundred years? No! I don’t want Jasmine to die before me!”

“And you said that old people need more sunlight and sleep longer. You’ll be active during the day, and I’ll be active at night. I might not even know when you die!”

Adele’s imagination was truly impressive.

Jasmine acknowledged this silently. She looked at Adele and asked, “Why do you assume that you’ll outlive me?”

Adele was taken aback. Then she thought, That’s a good idea! “You’re right! It doesn’t have to be Jasmine who dies first! When your time comes, I’ll join you in the sunlight! That way, I’ll die before you!”

That wasn’t a good idea at all! Jasmine resisted the urge to facepalm. Thanks to Adele, she now had a vivid image in her mind:

Herself as an old woman, her hair white, her face wrinkled, sitting in a rocking chair, waiting for the sunrise, with a young and beautiful Adele beside her, gazing at her lovingly. Then the sun would rise, turning Adele to dust. Jasmine, tears streaming down her face, would hold Adele’s ashes close, her own death soon following…

Stop! What a horrifying scenario!

Jasmine shook her head, banishing the image from her mind. “No, I mean, why do you think I have a short lifespan?”

“Because you’re human…”

Yes, Jasmine was human, but she was a human with cheat abilities. She had already realized that her enhancements had made her less human. She had killed many vampires, and she had taken the opportunity to study their anatomy. She had discovered that vampires’ longevity was due to their slow heartbeats and low body temperatures, in addition to the energy they derived from blood. Jasmine wasn’t a biologist, so she couldn’t be sure, but she suspected that these factors played a role.

And modern science taught her that human lifespan was related to the number of times their cells could divide. Based on her understanding of her own body, her cell division rate, regeneration speed, and efficiency, she could probably live for two or three thousand years without any problems.

Jasmine told Adele honestly, “I think with my current physical condition, living for two thousand years shouldn’t be a problem.”

Adele’s jaw dropped. She was clearly shocked by Jasmine’s answer. She even asked instinctively, “Are you really human, Jasmine?”

“I’m human, and I’m Jasmine.” If she had been asked this question before, Jasmine might have overthought it, but after Adele’s enlightenment, she no longer cared. Besides, being inhuman had its advantages. At least, they wouldn’t have to worry about a lifespan difference.

Jasmine’s cheat abilities were truly extraordinary, perhaps even unique. But she was a transmigrator, and transmigrators having cheat abilities wasn’t unusual. Other transmigrators had systems, powerful backgrounds, and all sorts of advantages. Jasmine only had an incredibly strong body. Her cheat was actually quite minor!

Regardless, she was grateful for it. At least it allowed her to defy the limitations of mortality. Curse that lifespan difference trope! All those stories about tragic romances with mismatched lifespans were terrible! Jasmine had read and watched countless such stories in her previous life, like the immortal elf who only realized their love for the human hero after the hero’s death.

Curse that lifespan difference!

Jasmine reaffirmed this in her mind.

Hearing Jasmine’s words, Adele remembered her own words of comfort, how she had told Jasmine that no matter what she was, she was still Jasmine. Most importantly, she was Adele’s Jasmine. Thinking about it this way, lifespan and death didn’t seem so important. Then she heard Jasmine say, “But I don’t intend to work for two thousand years. That’s too long.”

“You shouldn’t overwork yourself, let alone for two thousand years. After ten or twenty years, when the Human Resistance Army is on the right track, I plan to fade from the spotlight.”

This was the first time Adele had heard about Jasmine’s plan. She was curious. “And what will you do after that?”

Jasmine answered, “Before I met you, I planned to travel the world, righting wrongs, leaving my legend behind.” Hearing that her original plan didn’t include Adele, the young lady sulked, pouting slightly.

But seeing that Jasmine didn’t elaborate, she couldn’t help but ask, “And what about… after being with me?”

Jasmine hadn’t really thought about what she would do after being with Adele. But since Adele had asked, she started thinking seriously. After retiring in ten or twenty years, she would travel the world with Adele. But instead of being a restless migratory bird, she would become a migrating zebra, settling down in one place for a while, enjoying a peaceful life together. To the outside world, they would be a wealthy young lady and her maid. In private, they would be lovers.

After twenty or thirty years, they would move on to another place.

But the words that came out of her mouth were, “I won’t tell you.”

Chapter 102: The Deli No. 1 Farm

After that little incident, the low-ranking vampires became much more obedient. Adele wasn’t sure if they had truly learned their lesson or were simply biding their time. Time passed, and the semester came to an end. Adele’s evaluation report was sent to Blake Castle, but she had no intention of returning home. She remained at Spark Farm, continuing her work.

She even started acquiring neighboring farms. “Neighboring” was a relative term in this sparsely populated region. The new farms were still quite far away. Adele took Jasmine, a few maids, and several farm managers with her to inspect the new properties. Jasmine also contacted the Commander, requesting a new advance team to be stationed there. In her vision, the Human Resistance Army would eventually be closely tied to Adele’s enterprises. Peaceful development was one path, but peace without strength was an illusion. Humans had to maintain their own power.

The Commander also had good news. After tireless research, they had finally developed firearms. The advance team brought some prototypes for Jasmine to inspect. She tried them out. She had never handled firearms in her previous life, but she had seen them often enough in movies and TV shows to understand the basic operation.

The results were… impressive. The firearms were powerful, and if the bullets were coated with sunflower juice, they would be lethal to vampires. Firearms could penetrate vampires’ defenses, and sunflower juice was highly toxic to them. They were also effective against other species, after all, everyone was made of flesh and blood.

However, the firearms were still unstable, prone to misfiring, which could injure the user. Jasmine had fired five shots, and three of them had misfired. If it weren’t for her cheat abilities, her hand would have been blown off. It was a case of “hurting the enemy one thousand, self-inflicting eight hundred,” but with further research, firearms would eventually become humans’ most powerful weapon.

Adele also recognized the potential of firearms. They might seem like a joke now, but they would eventually pose a threat to vampires. But Adele wasn’t worried. In fact, she wanted to see the weak become strong. She was a true pacifist.

However, this pacifist had a major disagreement with Jasmine, a disagreement that almost led to a full-blown argument. Adele insisted on naming the new farm “Jasmine Farm No. 2,” while Jasmine, finding the name too embarrassing, vehemently refused.

“How can you do this?! We named Spark Farm after Jasmine! I should get to name the new farm!”

“You can name it, but not ‘Jasmine Farm No. 2’.”

Jasmine’s gaze was cold, colder than usual. She wanted to curl up in a ball and disappear. And she had caught the “No. 2” part. Adele was still determined to rename Spark Farm to “Jasmine Farm No. 1.”

No! Absolutely not!

Jasmine did want to be remembered throughout history, but she envisioned a more mysterious legacy, a code name associated with her deeds, inspiring awe and reverence while maintaining an air of enigma. But “Jasmine Farm No. 1, 2, 3, 4…” How could she be mysterious with that?

Besides, she was a chuunibyou, not a social butterfly! The thought of a bunch of farms bearing her name was mortifying!

But Adele wouldn’t budge. She wanted “Jasmine Farm No. 2”!

After several days of agonizing over this, Jasmine came up with a compromise. “How about this? We both make a concession. We’ll call it ‘Deli Farm No. 1’.”

Adele was confused. The name “Deli” had nothing to do with either of them. Jasmine then proceeded to explain, with a straight face, that “Deli” was a combination of their names, taking parts from “Adele” and “Jasmine(Mòlì).”

This was true in Jasmine’s native language, but in Adele’s language, “Deli” was completely unrelated to their names. It was just a random name. But Adele was touched by Jasmine’s effort. She agreed to this seemingly nonsensical name.

Jasmine really loves me, Adele thought. She said she didn’t want the farm named after her, but then she came up with a name that combined both of our names. This is… even more romantic than “Jasmine Farm No. 2.”

And so, the new farm was named “Deli Farm No. 1.”

Time passed, and it was time for Adele to return to Blake Castle. She wasn’t submitting to her parents. Blessing Day, the most important vampire holiday, was approaching, and she had to be there. It was like a child running away from home but returning for a major family gathering. It was unavoidable.

She purchased an airship ticket, gave instructions for the management of both farms, and then boarded the airship with Jasmine.

Upon arriving at the port in the Blake territory, Adele saw the familiar carriage and servants. The servant opened the carriage door, welcoming her as if nothing had happened. Adele got in. Upon arriving at the castle, the head maid, also acting as if nothing had happened, took Jasmine away to resume her duties.

Adele returned to her room, freshened up, changed clothes, and then went to see her father. The Blake patriarch also didn’t mention their previous conflict, simply praising Adele for achieving first place again. Adele wasn’t surprised. It was only natural for her to excel. After years of receiving her father’s guidance, she understood the family’s finances. Comparing Spark Farm’s performance to the other farms owned by the Blake family, she knew how impressive her results were.

Next semester, with her expansion plans, she would surely continue to dominate.

After receiving her father’s praise, Adele presented him with the detailed reports on Spark Farm’s management. The Blake patriarch’s expression changed slightly as he reviewed the data. The numbers Adele had shown him were even more impressive than those she had reported to the academy. After carefully studying the reports, he didn’t immediately discuss the farm’s operations. Instead, he asked, “I heard you’ve added many otherworldly beings and low-ranking vampires to your workforce?”

“Yes.”

Adele’s tone was casual, but her heart skipped a beat. She knew that even though Spark Farm was remote, her father would definitely have people monitoring it, just in case something happened. But knowing it theoretically and hearing it directly from her father were two different things. His words made her wonder: Where are his informants? Have they infiltrated my farm? Have I said anything careless?

Another round of subtle probing ensued between father and daughter. Perhaps because Adele had just returned, the Blake patriarch didn’t press her too hard. He simply said, “While you were away, your mother, although she didn’t say it, missed you very much. It seems the young Green boy wasn’t meant for you. He’ll probably be engaged to Golden soon. Your mother is upset, and you haven’t been home in a while. Go see her later.”

His mention of the young Green boy was a way of telling Adele that she didn’t need to worry about marriage for now. Actually, the Blake patriarch wasn’t very fond of the young Green boy either. His talent and lineage were both lacking. So, whether or not he married Adele didn’t matter much.

But if a more suitable candidate appeared, the Blake patriarch, just like his wife, would arrange for Adele to marry them.

Still, this was good news. At least, the Blake Lady wouldn’t be pushing for an engagement right now.

After leaving her father’s study, Adele went to see her mother. The Blake Lady was still angry. Seeing Adele, she immediately launched into a tirade, “Well, well, well. If it isn’t Adele. Look at you, all grown up and rebellious, daring to hypnotize your own mother and sneak away from home…”

Before she could finish, Adele interrupted, “Mother, I didn’t sneak away from home.” In fact, she had defeated several of her mother’s personal maids before leaving the castle.

The Blake Lady’s face darkened even further. Honestly, being hypnotized by her own daughter was incredibly humiliating, so humiliating that she couldn’t even tell her sister. She, a noble vampire with centuries of experience, a daughter of the Golden family, the wife of the Blake patriarch, even though she hadn’t focused on combat skills like her sister, she was still a powerful vampire. And yet, she had been hypnotized by her own daughter, a newly-adult vampire!

It was a disgrace!

Furious, she raised her fan, covering her face, her voice sharp, “Well, aren’t you clever!” She chuckled, her tone mocking, “You didn’t want to be engaged to the young Green boy, so now Golden has snatched him up. They’re getting engaged soon.”

“The next generation of vampire offspring won’t be born for at least a few centuries. By then, they might not be interested in an ‘old’ lady like you.” The Blake Lady thought her words were cruel, but to Adele, they sounded like good news.

She didn’t care about finding a suitable partner. She was happy with Jasmine, and if they could stay together forever, unmarried, that would be ideal. Besides, having a few centuries to figure things out wasn’t bad either. But then a wave of sadness washed over her. She could live for hundreds, even thousands of years, but Jasmine was human. Her lifespan was limited to a mere century…

She had thought about this before, when her mother had tried to set her up with potential suitors. Perhaps she could stay with Jasmine, watch her marry, have children, and live a happy life. And Adele could protect Jasmine’s descendants, ensuring their safety and well-being. But now that they were together, Jasmine wouldn’t have any children. What would Adele do after Jasmine’s death?

Adele’s face darkened. Unpleasant thoughts filled her mind, and the Blake Lady, seeing her somber expression, assumed that her words had hit their mark.

Chapter 101: What’s Wrong With a Vampire Drinking Blood?

The lower-ranking vampires harbored resentment towards the nobles. They were the same race, yet they were labeled as “low-ranking,” excluded from the inner circle. The nobles enjoyed the best resources, the finest blood, while they, due to their appearance or lineage, were relegated to servitude. How could they not feel resentful?

But as servants, they could only lower their heads and hope for their masters’ mercy.

However, the integration of low-ranking vampires into Spark Farm wasn’t smooth sailing. It even caused Adele a great deal of trouble. Firstly, there was the issue of their diet. Low-ranking vampires were still vampires. They needed blood. Adele provided them with pig blood, cow blood, and other animal blood, all produced at Spark Farm.

Spark Farm’s blood products were of excellent quality, fetching a high price at the blood banks. But some low-ranking vampires, seeing the healthy and vibrant humans around them, couldn’t resist temptation.

Soon, an incident occurred. A low-ranking vampire, taking advantage of the night, attacked a human.

When the human sentries apprehended him, he was still ranting, “What’s wrong with a vampire drinking human blood?! Miss Blake is a vampire too! She’ll understand! You dare to capture me, you insolent humans! I’d like to see how you explain this to Miss Blake!”

When Adele arrived, alerted by the commotion, she could still hear the low-ranking vampire’s threats. She had been carried here by Jasmine at high speed, her hair slightly disheveled. She smoothed her hair, adjusted her skirt, and entered the farm’s living quarters.

The incident had woken everyone up. The farm was brightly lit, with many people pointing and whispering about the low-ranking vampire. Other low-ranking vampires stood silently, watching Adele.

To be honest, low-ranking vampires weren’t very useful for farm work. They were nocturnal creatures, but most of the work was done during the day. They were more suited for patrol duty. Their natural night vision, keen sense of smell, and ability to move silently in the dark made them ideal sentries. If they could be trusted, they could be entrusted with important responsibilities.

But their current actions didn’t exactly inspire trust.

The farm didn’t have electricity yet, so the area was illuminated by torches. The flickering flames cast an orange glow on Adele’s silver hair. She looked stern as she approached the low-ranking vampire, who had fallen silent upon her arrival, and the young woman beside him, who burst into tears.

The young woman wasn’t very old, perhaps in her early twenties. Under Adele’s management, she had transformed from a gaunt, malnourished figure to a healthy, rosy-cheeked young woman. She wasn’t particularly attractive. A noble vampire wouldn’t have chosen her as prey, but to a low-ranking vampire, she was a feast.

There were two puncture wounds on her neck, covered by a bandage, blood still seeping through.

Adele approached the young woman, who had collapsed on the ground, weakened from blood loss. The low-ranking vampire who had attacked her was pinned to the ground by the sentries. Seeing Adele, the young woman seemed to find her anchor, her pent-up grievances pouring out. She sobbed, recounting the incident, “He’s been harassing me for days. I… I was scared, but I didn’t know what to do. I tried to avoid him, but tonight, I was sleeping soundly, and then… then I felt a sharp pain and screamed.”

“Then… then the patrol arrived and pulled him off me. That’s when I realized he had bitten me!”

Despite her panic and incoherent speech, she had managed to explain the situation. The low-ranking vampire hadn’t acted impulsively. It had been premeditated. Adele’s face darkened. She adjusted her skirt and crouched down beside the young woman. She reached out a hand, and the young woman flinched, then, remembering that Adele was their manager and had never harmed them, she relaxed slightly.

Adele removed the bandage, revealing two puncture wounds, still oozing blood. The farm workers weren’t experienced in treating wounds, so they had simply wrapped it up and left it alone. But vampire bites had a tearing effect. If left untreated, the bleeding would continue. Vampire saliva usually had clotting agents, and after feeding, they would lick the wounds to stop the bleeding.

The low-ranking vampire had been pulled away in a hurry, so he hadn’t had a chance to stop the bleeding. The farm workers didn’t know how to treat it, so they had simply bandaged it. Adele could have licked the wounds to stop the bleeding, but she wasn’t willing to do that to a human. She was a germaphobe, and a proud one at that. How could she possibly lick someone else’s wounds?

So, she raised her hand, and Jasmine, who had been following behind her, stepped forward. She took out the first-aid kit she had brought and treated the young woman’s wounds. They had known to bring supplies when the sentries had reported the incident. Otherwise, it would have been troublesome. As expected, the first-aid kit came in handy.

As Jasmine bandaged the wounds, Adele stood up and approached the low-ranking vampire. He looked at her not with fear, but with hope, as if she were his savior. He was certain that Adele would save him. After all, she was a vampire too! What noble would punish a low-ranking vampire for harming a human?

Unfortunately for him, Adele was that noble.

Adele frowned and asked, “Is everything that young lady said true?” Adele was always polite, addressing others as “Miss” or “Mister,” unless she truly disliked them. The low-ranking vampire didn’t see the need to lie. He nodded, confirming the young woman’s account.

He even dared to justify his actions, “Miss Blake, it’s not my fault! I asked her several times, but she refused! I was starving, so I had no choice!” The implication was that if she had agreed earlier, he wouldn’t have resorted to this.

Adele’s frown deepened. “I provided you with food. Both the pig blood and the cow blood are of decent quality. How could you be starving?” Perhaps because her tone was so calm, he thought she was genuinely asking, so he quickly explained, “The quality is good, but human blood is the true delicacy! Of course, we all want to drink human blood!”

Hearing his words, the surrounding humans were outraged, wanting to tear the low-ranking vampire apart. But he remained unconcerned, believing that Adele would protect him.

But the elegant noble before him had a cold expression, her eyes like ice. She said, her voice clear and firm, “You have violated my property. According to the Council of Elders’ laws, I have the right to punish you. In the name of Adele Blake, I sentence you to sun exposure. The sentence will be carried out by the captain of the Spark Farm sentries tomorrow morning.”

The low-ranking vampire was stunned. He begged Adele for mercy, claiming that he had made a mistake. But Adele ignored him, turning to address the other low-ranking vampires.

“I brought you here to work for me, not to harm my property. And when you arrived, I made it clear that harming humans was forbidden. But what did you do? I don’t believe you were unaware of his intentions. You all stood by and watched, even allowing him to test my limits. This is an insult to me!”

Her words were sharp, their impact amplified by the low-ranking vampire’s pleas and cries in the background. The other low-ranking vampires lowered their heads, silent. Adele snorted. “I don’t understand why you still crave human blood. I provide you with high-quality blood to keep you satisfied. You were the ones who were truly hungry before coming here. They are struggling, just like you were. And yet you choose to prey on them.”

“This is my final warning. If this happens again, I will expel all of you from my farm.”

After saying this, Adele left the farm with Jasmine, heading back to the manor. Jasmine noticed that the humans were now looking at Adele with admiration, their eyes shining. But once they were inside the carriage, away from the farm, Adele slumped against Jasmine’s shoulder, defeated.

“Ugh… I already forbade it! Why do they still think I would side with them, allow them to bully others? We’re all struggling, and yet they’re not willing to work together, to help each other. Instead, they choose to exploit others… Jasmine, am I a failure?”

—Absolutely not. You’re doing great, Adele.

Jasmine wanted to comfort her, but she wasn’t good with words. So, she simply held Adele’s hand, squeezing it tightly, offering her warmth and strength. After a while, Adele’s spirits lifted. She straightened up, brushing her hair back. “Hmph, I won’t be defeated by such a small setback. I’m Adele Blake! I will become the strongest vampire! I will make this world a better place!”

“Yes, you can.”

Even Jasmine, who wasn’t good at comforting people, managed to squeeze out these words. Adele crossed her arms, her chin held high, her hair swaying with her movements. She had regained her usual tsundere demeanor.

“Hmph! Of course, I can do it!” Her eyes were filled with determination.

Jasmine’s gaze was fixed on Adele, her heart filled with conviction. If anyone could do it, it was Adele.

Chapter 100: Fully Prepared

Although Jasmine appeared confident, she was actually a giant in theory and a dwarf in practice. She had no idea how to proceed. But this was something that required practice. Practice makes perfect, after all.

As a novice, Jasmine’s knowledge came from various novels. She knew one thing was essential: lubrication. She had learned from educational materials that lubrication was crucial for intimacy, regardless of whether it was between a man and a woman or two women.

Especially for the first few times, external assistance was necessary. Trying to brute force it was a bad idea.

There was no shame in this. If it could enhance their relationship and make things more harmonious, it was a necessity. The problem was, how to obtain such a thing in this underdeveloped world… Jasmine, being a master of procrastination, didn’t have much knowledge in this area.

After consulting with various people, she managed to create a hand cream-like substance, smooth and moisturizing, perfect for her purpose. It was camellia season, and despite Adele’s protests, Jasmine gathered a large quantity of camellias, grinding them into a fine powder and adding it to her concoction.

Adele, a lover of flowers, hated to see them plucked, but after Jasmine whispered sweet nothings in her ear, she reluctantly agreed.

By the time the finished product was ready, it was late spring, and Spark Farm was thriving.

Even the Human Resistance Army advance team members, who had initially been most opposed to Adele, had gradually accepted her management. They realized that under Adele’s rule, humans were actually living well. They sent a letter back to the base, informing the Commander of the situation. The Commander, after reading the letter, sighed heavily.

She knew this wasn’t enough. Vampires were still enslaving humans, just in a different way. It was a poisoned apple, coated in honey. If they swallowed it whole, their fate would be sealed. They had to find a way to take control of their own destiny.

Even if peaceful coexistence was possible, it had to be a system of shared governance, not one where vampires ruled supreme.

The Commander hadn’t realized it, but her initial absolute opposition to peace with vampires had softened. Adele had proven that coexistence was possible.

However, for Adele and Jasmine, the most pressing matter wasn’t these complex political issues, but their impending intimacy. Adele, a stickler for rituals, had been meticulously preparing for their first time ever since they had agreed on a date.

The most important thing was that the sheets, pillowcases, and everything else had to be new. And she had to cover the bed with a thick layer of rose petals. Even Adele, who loved flowers, wouldn’t hesitate to sacrifice them for this special occasion.

But the only flowers available at the farm were camellias, which weren’t quite right. She even asked the steward to search the nearby villages. Luckily, he managed to find some dried roses. They were well-preserved, the petals slightly dry but still intact. Adele carefully scattered them on the bed.

The black sheets, pillowcases, and duvet cover, adorned with red rose petals, created a sensual atmosphere. She even cleaned the entire room herself, ensuring that every corner was spotless. On the chosen day, she gathered fresh flowers from the garden, arranged them in a vase, bathed, perfumed herself, and waited for Jasmine.

Yes, she had even kicked Jasmine out of the room to prepare properly.

After her bath, Adele meticulously dried her hair herself. Even though she wasn’t very good at it, she couldn’t let Jasmine help her today. After drying her hair, she changed into a new nightgown. Her nightgowns were all white with lace trim, and this one was no exception. However, this one was more revealing, with an off-the-shoulder design.

Time ticked by, and Adele, sitting on the bed, felt her anxiety growing. When the appointed time arrived, she heard the door open. Jasmine entered the room.

The room was dark, the lights off, but their night vision was excellent. They could see each other clearly.

Adele looked at Jasmine, who was still wearing her maid uniform, and pointed at her accusingly, “Why are you still wearing that?! I’m already dressed!”

“…” Jasmine paused, then she replied, “Miss, you kicked me out. I couldn’t very well ask another maid to use their bathroom.”

Adele realized that she had indeed done that. But their exchange had shattered the romantic mood. Jasmine, holding her own clothes, excused herself to take a bath and change.

After all, Adele, with her meticulousness and high standards, wouldn’t be satisfied with anything less than perfection. She demanded a proper ritual.

When Jasmine emerged from the bathroom, she was wearing a new outfit: a white silk nightgown, similar to Adele’s, but without the lace trim. Jasmine disliked lace, even though she seemed to have become a “lace” herself.

Seeing Jasmine, Adele felt a surge of nervousness. She knew what was about to happen. She swallowed hard, her hands clenching involuntarily. Jasmine approached and sat beside her.

Adele felt the mattress dip slightly as Jasmine sat down, her own body tilting towards Jasmine. She could smell the faint scent of water and flowers on Jasmine’s skin.

As Jasmine settled beside her, they naturally started kissing. They had done this many times before, so Adele was familiar with the sensation. Jasmine cupped Adele’s face, and Adele closed her eyes, enjoying the feeling of Jasmine’s lips on hers.

After a while, Jasmine pushed Adele onto the bed. Her long silver hair spread out like blooming flowers. Jasmine leaned over her, continuing to kiss her. Adele’s hands, at some point, had found their way to Jasmine’s neck, pulling her closer, deepening the kiss.

As they kissed, Adele felt Jasmine’s hand moving across her waist, teasing her through the silk fabric of her nightgown. Finally, their lips parted. Adele, dazed from the kiss, saw Jasmine holding a small bottle.

She didn’t recognize it and asked, “Jasmine, what’s that?”

“Something that will make us both feel good,” Jasmine replied, leaning down to kiss her again. For Adele, nothing was more effective than Jasmine’s kisses. A single kiss would make her forget everything else.

By the time she came to her senses, they had used up all the liquid in the bottle.

Vampires had incredible stamina. Adele, despite being thoroughly “bullied” by Jasmine all night, was still full of energy when dawn approached. If Jasmine hadn’t urged her to sleep, Adele would have wanted to go for another round.

Although Adele was a tsundere, she was honest about her enjoyment.

She would plead with Jasmine, her eyes filled with tears, begging for more pleasure. Sometimes, in her eagerness, she would even wrap her legs around Jasmine’s head, urging her on.

Overall, despite being their first time, it had been a wonderful night. Thanks to Jasmine’s careful preparation and patience, no blood was shed. Thank goodness for my cheat abilities, Jasmine thought. Otherwise, my fingers would be useless by now.

Or maybe they would be wrinkled and pruned from being submerged in water for so long.

Adele, having tasted the forbidden fruit, wanted more, but she didn’t pester Jasmine constantly. She had too much to do, and too little time. She patiently waited for the slave trader to deliver the low-ranking vampires she had requested.

“Those slaves you asked for were actually quite easy to find,” the slave trader said. “There are plenty in the villages. But most vampires—even the low-ranking ones—are doing quite well, so not many were willing to come work for you.”

—He’s lying, both Jasmine and Adele knew. Were low-ranking vampires really living such comfortable lives? Impossible. If they were, why would so many of them be willing to become maids and servants, performing the same tasks as the humans they despised?

And that was only if they were considered attractive. Only the lucky ones, or those who had caught the eye of a noble, could manage farms or banks. Otherwise, they were stuck in the villages, mingling with humans, doing odd jobs to survive.

There were actually many low-ranking vampires who wanted to work at Adele’s farm, but the slave trader couldn’t reveal this. Otherwise, he wouldn’t be able to sell his own stock.

The vampires he had brought weren’t particularly unattractive. They were just average-looking, neither beautiful nor ugly. But to vampires, they were useless. They had heard that Adele was hiring low-ranking vampires and had come without even asking what the job entailed.

It had to be better than doing odd jobs.

Unlike humans or otherworldly beings, they weren’t worried about being tricked. They weren’t afraid of being fattened up and sold or subjected to some horrible treatment. After all, vampires didn’t drink the blood of low-ranking vampires. Even though they were labeled as “low-ranking,” trying to exclude them from the vampire ranks, they were still their own kind.

Cannibalism was rare, in any world.

Moreover, these low-ranking vampires were simply too hungry to be picky. The cost of living in this world was high, and the resources available to non-nobles were scarce. Most low-ranking vampires died of starvation. If they were all vampires, why were nobles immortal, while they had such short lifespans?

Chapter 99: Breaking Down Walls

Of course, Adele wanted to relive that kiss.

But Jasmine’s blood wasn’t something to be taken lightly. It was out of the question. She, Jasmine, was a being with cheat abilities. Indulging Adele once out of affection was enough. Besides, being bitten wasn’t a pleasant experience. Jasmine didn’t want to be a blood bank.

No matter how much Adele pleaded, Jasmine remained unmoved. If Adele became too persistent, Jasmine would simply silence her with a kiss, effectively ending the unwanted conversation. Adele was still a fool for love in front of Jasmine. A single kiss would make her forget what she was about to say, her eyes glazed over as she gazed at Jasmine, convinced that everything Jasmine said was perfect.

Adele’s innocence was frustrating. Even if Jasmine wanted to take things further, she couldn’t bring herself to do it. She had her own mental barriers to overcome.

Firstly, how old was Adele? Well, she’s almost twenty. Old enough for this kind of thing. But secondly, Adele was the girl Jasmine had raised. It felt wrong, like taking advantage of her own child.

While Jasmine struggled with these thoughts, Adele was accelerating her plans. She asked the slave trader to find some low-ranking vampires who were struggling to survive. The slave trader assumed that Adele wanted maids and servants. After all, she was a high-ranking noble of the Blake family. But he knew that there were no vampire servants at Spark Farm.

He was responsible for servant rentals and sales in this region. The previous farm manager, Oakham, being a low-ranking vampire, hadn’t had the status or the money to purchase servants. And Adele, although a noble, hadn’t brought any servants from her family. So, it was only natural for her to want to buy some now.

But Adele had a specific request, “I want those who are struggling financially. I don’t care about their appearance. The most important thing is that they can work.”

The slave trader was astonished. Vampires were obsessed with beauty. Having unattractive servants around might even ruin their appetite. But Adele had emphasized that she didn’t care about their looks, only their ability to work. What was she planning?

Despite his confusion, the slave trader readily agreed. Adele was offering a generous sum, and it was a chance to get rid of his unwanted inventory.

While the slave trader was searching for suitable candidates, a group of otherworldly beings was plotting against Spark Farm. According to Jasmine’s investigation, they had been observing the farm for a while. They had determined that Adele was the only powerful individual there, and as a vampire, she wouldn’t be active during the day.

Besides Adele, there were only humans and a group of weak and vulnerable otherworldly beings at the farm, posing no threat to them. So, they decided to take advantage of Adele’s slumber and raid the farm during the day. Even otherworldly beings needed to eat and drink. After years of being oppressed by vampires, living a life of hardship and deprivation, they couldn’t resist the sight of plump livestock.

And in their eyes, livestock included humans. Jasmine could coexist peacefully with otherworldly beings, but only if they hadn’t tasted the flesh and blood of their own kind. So, when these otherworldly beings stormed the farm, Jasmine swiftly dealt with them.

Looking at their dying eyes, filled with disbelief, Jasmine felt like her existence defied logic. But she was undeniably human, in every way.

Perhaps she was a mutant?

Jasmine was curious about Adele’s perspective. When Adele woke up that evening, Jasmine informed her about the attempted raid and how she had dealt with it. Although Adele was an idealist, she wasn’t naive. Those who dared to harm others deserved their fate.

She simply nodded, acknowledging the incident, and then focused on forming a defense team. The previous defense team had been composed of Spark Farm’s original workers, but with the new, diverse workforce, the old system was no longer suitable.

She needed to select individuals who were skilled in combat and patrolling. For example, the Human Resistance Army advance team that Jasmine had brought was far more capable than Spark Farm’s original workers and the weak and vulnerable otherworldly beings Adele had recruited.

After discussing this matter, Jasmine didn’t leave. She waited until Adele had finished her work, then she finally asked the question that had been bothering her, “Adele, why haven’t you asked me why I’m so strong?”

As far as Jasmine knew, although powerful humans like her weren’t unheard of in history, they were only legends from ancient times. During the vampires’ reign, there had never been anyone as powerful as her.

Adele was taken aback by her question, then she decided to humor Jasmine. “Why are you so strong, Jasmine?” she asked.

Jasmine, however, didn’t know how to answer. Should she tell Adele that she was a transmigrator? No, that would make their relationship seem inappropriate, like an older woman preying on a young girl. So, Jasmine couldn’t give her that answer.

After a moment’s hesitation, she said something that sounded like a cop-out, “I don’t know.” She reflected on her short, almost twenty-year life. “I don’t know when it started, but I realized that I was strong, incredibly strong. Even before you came to the childcare institution, I could punch through walls and crush rocks with my bare hands. Then, at Blake Castle, I discovered that I was immune to mental magic. The vampires’ most powerful weapon had no effect on me.”

Adele’s first reaction was, “Wow, you’re amazing, Jasmine! Even for vampires, it’s not easy to resist mental magic. I almost got caught by the school doctor.”

Jasmine wasn’t looking for praise. She wanted to discuss something deeper. “But if I’m this strong… can I still be considered human?” This question had been troubling her for a while. She insisted that her soul was human, but when her body had become so different from a human’s, did her insistence even matter?

Especially when she saw the disbelief in others’ eyes, the “Is she really human?!” looks, she would start to doubt herself. As she voiced her concerns, Adele looked at her with a strange expression. Realizing that Jasmine was genuinely troubled by this, Adele’s expression became serious.

“Jasmine, does it really matter if you’re human or not? No matter who you are, you’re still Jasmine.”

My Jasmine, she added silently.

Jasmine was stunned. It was as if a lightning bolt had shattered the dark clouds in her mind, leaving a clear, bright sky. She hadn’t expected Adele to offer such profound insight. Adele was right. No matter who she was, she was still Jasmine.

Did her race really matter? What mattered was how she defined herself.

Jasmine chuckled. “Thank you. I didn’t expect you to be so wise, Adele.”

Adele was initially proud of Jasmine’s praise, but then she realized that Jasmine’s words were a bit backhanded, especially the “didn’t expect” part. She pouted. “Jasmine, what do you mean?! How dare you say that!”

Jasmine wanted to change the subject, but Adele seemed genuinely offended. So, she asked softly, “Adele, do you know what couples do?” Adele was confused. “Holding hands, hugging, kissing,” she answered. They had done all those things, often. But Jasmine’s expression clearly said: How can you be so naive?

Adele countered, “Then what else do couples do?”

Jasmine beckoned Adele closer. Adele leaned in, and Jasmine whispered in her ear, sharing secrets about what couples did. Her lips were close to Adele’s ear, her warm breath brushing against Adele’s pointed ear, making it twitch.

More than Jasmine’s breath, it was her words that made Adele blush. The things Jasmine described were far too explicit, making Adele’s head spin, her ears burning. Even so, she patiently listened until Jasmine finished. Then she covered her ears and jumped back, accusing Jasmine, “You! Jasmine! Do you think about these things all the time?!”

She pointed at Jasmine, her finger trembling from embarrassment. Her face was as red as an apple. Jasmine, however, remained calm. She asked, “Then Adele, do you want to do these things?”

Jasmine felt like she was corrupting a child, but they had to reach home base eventually. She wasn’t a herbivore, and she didn’t want a platonic relationship with Adele. She wanted meat!

Humans hadn’t evolved just to eat vegetables! Meat was the eternal pursuit of humankind.

Jasmine’s explicit words shattered Adele’s romantic illusions about love. But undeniably, the idea of being intimate with Jasmine was incredibly tempting.

So, despite her shyness, Adele nodded. “I do,” she said, surprisingly honest for a tsundere.

But they faced a bigger problem. Adele blushed, her voice barely a whisper, “But Jasmine, I don’t know how to do those things…”

Jasmine said matter-of-factly, “It’s okay. I don’t know how to either.”

Adele: “?”

Chapter 98: A Public Speech

Adele licked the last drop of blood from Jasmine’s finger. It was the first time she had consciously drunk Jasmine’s blood, and yet she still ended up feeling lightheaded, clinging to Jasmine’s finger, savoring the last trace of sweetness.

It was embarrassing, she had to admit.

But undeniably, Jasmine’s blood was truly delicious.

After Adele finished showering, Jasmine dried her hair and returned to her own room. Having cleaned her room, she basked in the sun for a while before going to sleep. Since she had already revealed her true self to Adele, she decided to demonstrate her healing abilities as well.

Vampires had incredible regenerative abilities, derived from the blood they consumed, but Jasmine’s healing was a result of her enhanced physiology, requiring no external source or effort. It was instantaneous. After rinsing her mouth, there was no trace of blood left on her.

Otherwise, walking back to her room, she would have been like a walking piece of cake, attracting every hungry vampire in the vicinity.

The next evening was the start of the new semester at the academy. Adele, as the student representative for her year, once again took the stage to give a speech. Unlike previous speeches, where students shared their learning experiences, Adele launched into a detailed presentation, promoting her farm’s daylight work schedule and the nine-to-five, five-day workweek.

As Adele spoke, Jasmine sat in her usual spot, on a beam in the auditorium, listening intently.

Murmurs erupted among the students. After Adele finished her speech, she even presented data comparing Spark Farm’s productivity before and after implementing the new work system, using magic stones to project the data onto a screen.

Vampires had sharp eyes. Even the students in the back row could clearly see the data. After implementing the new system, Spark Farm’s profits had skyrocketed. This was undeniable, and it was this increase in profitability that had earned Adele first place in her year.

After Adele finished her presentation, the students bombarded her with questions. Some were genuinely curious, while others were simply trying to find fault. A male vampire stood up and challenged Adele in a booming voice, “But those lowly humans should follow our schedule! Why should they be resting while we’re awake? They should be working for us, serving us, day and night!”

His words resonated with some of the students, who whispered among themselves, “He’s right! Why should they be resting while we’re working?”

Adele wasn’t offended by the vampire’s challenge. But as a proud young lady, she couldn’t let it slide. She snorted, “I don’t know what goes on in that thick skull of yours. Do you prioritize your pathetic, fragile ego, which requires exploiting humans to maintain, or maximizing your profits?”

“Humans are different from us. They aren’t favored by the Moon Goddess. They can only be active during the day. Besides, chickens, ducks, cows, sheep, pigs… they’re all diurnal creatures. If you force them to be active at night and rest during the day, they’ll become weak and listless, and their blood won’t even taste good.”

“If you don’t believe me, try having a group of humans care for your livestock during the day, then compare the quality of their blood to those cared for at night. Besides, with more money, you can hire more humans to serve you. I’m sure they’ll be enough to satisfy your pathetic ego.”

Adele spoke like a machine gun, her words flowing effortlessly. The male vampire wanted to retort, but before he could speak, Adele continued, “Surely you’re not so stupid that you can’t even understand basic accounting? Something the teachers taught us during the first semester, and you still haven’t grasped it. If I were you, I would drop out now and spare my family further embarrassment.”

The male vampire sat down, defeated. Jasmine couldn’t help but clap, although silently. As expected of the girl I raised. Look at her eloquence, her ability to silence her opponents. She’s truly different from those vampires.

After answering a few more questions, Adele concluded her speech. As they left the auditorium, several vampires surrounded her, asking about the “daylight work schedule” and the “nine-to-five, five-day workweek.” They weren’t fools. If there was a way to increase their profits, they would embrace it.

Perhaps, with Adele’s efforts, vampires will be the first to implement an eight-hour workday, Jasmine thought.

After the semester started, Adele had to stay at the academy for a month of intensive study. She would only return to Spark Farm after that. During this time, she continued promoting her work system to her classmates, even suggesting that humans should be allowed to own property. Only with ownership would they be truly motivated.

Perhaps she can single-handedly drag them from feudalism to capitalism, Jasmine thought.

She didn’t think capitalism was a good system. It was just another way to exploit people. But undeniably, even a flawed system like that was better than the current oppressive regime. At least, capitalism offered a glimmer of hope.

Before her heart-to-heart with Adele, Jasmine hadn’t known what kind of world she wanted to create after overthrowing the vampires. Initially, her goal had been simple: to achieve fame and glory. Later, she realized she could do more, but she didn’t know what. But after talking to Adele, she saw a different path.

She was willing to fight for Adele’s dream, to eliminate any obstacles in their way.

Seeing Adele’s radiant face as she talked to the other vampires, Jasmine could envision the world Adele was trying to create. It might be a steampunk world, dominated by corporations, a shift from aristocracy to corporatocracy.

That world wouldn’t be perfect. There would still be evil and darkness. But it would be progress. It couldn’t be worse than the current situation for humans.

After a month of study, the vampire students departed, like dandelion seeds scattered by the wind. Adele and Jasmine boarded an airship bound for Spark Farm.

To Jasmine’s surprise, there was no news from Blake Castle. They hadn’t sent anyone to retrieve Adele, nor had they spread rumors about her being disowned. Even Miss Golden only knew that Adele had been missing for a month. Even though the Blake Lady had been staying at the Golden estate, no information had leaked out.

In the eyes of the patriarch and the Lady, this was just a childish tantrum, a temporary rebellion. They wouldn’t do anything that would tarnish their reputation.

But Adele’s allowance had been cut off. It didn’t matter. She had plenty of money, and Spark Farm was generating income for her. She wasn’t the type of girl who would cry and beg for forgiveness just because her allowance was suspended.

When they arrived at Spark Farm, Bella and several servants were waiting for them at the gate. Adele was surprised. She hadn’t sent a letter informing them of her arrival time. She had only told them that she would return in the spring.

This meant that Bella and the others had probably been waiting for her all this time.

It made Adele feel a little proud. Only those who truly respected her would wait for her so patiently.

Upon returning to Spark Farm, Adele resumed her work, adjusting her plans according to the current situation.

At the same time, she started recruiting otherworldly beings, not the strong and powerful ones, but the weak and vulnerable, those with families to support. The vampire slave traders were puzzled by her request. But it was the client’s wish, and Adele was a generous payer. She was also willing to buy the unwanted, unsold “merchandise,” which was a great opportunity for them.

When the otherworldly beings first arrived at the farm, both they and the human workers were wary of each other. But after a month, they had all integrated into this haven, this paradise. Under Adele’s rule, both humans and otherworldly beings were not slaves, but employees.

Jasmine wrote to the Commander, inviting her to send a delegation to Spark Farm to witness Adele’s management firsthand. Two months later, the farm was filled with humans and otherworldly beings of all kinds, coexisting peacefully under Jasmine and Adele’s watchful eyes.

They had been oppressed for so long. Who wouldn’t cherish a safe, peaceful, and dignified life, free from conflict?

The farm was bustling with activity, and Jasmine, ironically, became the idlest one. She was a proponent of laziness, and with everyone else doing their jobs, there was nothing for her to do. Even when Adele was working, Jasmine would simply sit there, daydreaming.

She and Adele were now officially living together, sharing a room for over two months. However, they hadn’t taken their relationship to the next level. There were many reasons for this, but the main one was Adele’s innocence.

It wasn’t Adele’s fault. Vampires didn’t receive any sex education. Nobles were very reserved, considering such topics to be vulgar. Although there were erotic novels, Adele had no access to them.

Their physical intimacy was limited to kissing and hugging. At most… passionate kissing and blood-drinking, although they hadn’t progressed beyond the first kiss yet.