81 Why Are You Playing With Dolls? (1/2)

”What?” both the prince and Seyton questioned at the same time.

”Think about it,” Nine said. ”Do you really think Vampires are going to die from drowning of all things?”

Prince Jasper looked stunned. Somehow, the thought that they were still alive had never once crossed his mind. Now that he thought about it, it was indeed inconceivable for Vampires of all races to die from drowning. After all, they could easily run fast enough that they ran on top of the water instead of sinking in.

”Furthermore,” Nine continued. ”I briefly recall seeing them when I was younger. It was just passing by them on the streets, but I distinctly remember that purple hair and makeup. Next to him was a blonde woman.”

There was a stunned silence.

”That's good then,” Jasper said speechlessly.

These were really the most carefree parents in the world. To think that they didn't even let them know they were still alive! Not only that, they just sent off Seyton in a basket of all things?? They could have at least sent him to Jasper!

Nine's magic brushed up against Seyton's reassuringly, causing his tense muscles to relax instantly.

Jasper eyed them strangely. ”So, little brother. Who are these people?”

Seyton formally introduced Nine to his brother. ”May I present to you the Crown Prince of the Cosmos Empire, Nine Destan. My Master.” Then, compared to the grand introduction he gave for Nine, he casually introduced Nocturne. ”Nocturne, Master's wife.”

Jasper, ”???”

”Why is he a wife when he's a male?” Jasper questioned without thinking, a baffled look on his face.

Nine glared at Jasper, who wisely shut up, diverting from the line of questioning.

”Oookay. Moving on,” he said. ”When did you awaken your Royal blood?” Jasper questioned, looking at Nine strangely.

How could he never have heard about a new, upcoming Royal? Once it got out, there was no way that the news would have been suppressed. The news that there was a new Royal would have spread to every inch of the continent, causing an uproar.

Ignoring Seyton and Nocturne's shocked expressions, Nine answered casually. ”I only converted into a Vampire roughly three years ago.”

The information sent Jasper into a daze. This was also possible? ”You mean you've been a Royal ever since you awakened?” Jasper questioned in disbelief.

”Yes.”

Prince Jasper quietly cradled his head. So, this Vampire here who was stronger than him…was practically a newborn. Luckily for the rest of the world, Nine didn't seem like the type of person who would lose themselves to an upsurge of power. Not if his brother had deemed the other a suitable Master.

There were so many ways this could have gone wrong without another Royal guiding the newly awakened one. He couldn't help but feel disbelief that the Vampire in front of him seemed even more put together than all the other Royals combined.

Jasper quietly marvelled. He could feel that the other's bloodline was especially pure. He wondered how that came to be, but he never questioned anything related to strength. Not to mention himself, he could somehow feel that even the Vampire King was no match for this Vampire in front of him.

Just standing there alone could cause worship from his heavy gaze alone. Had it not been for the charm oozing out of the other, it would have felt like they were standing in front of a sleeping lion as they went about. Jasper's gaze on Nine slowly underwent a change. The more he looked, the more he felt like this person wasn't simple.