Chapter 45 : The Thirty Ninth Night : Sleep With Me!

Lilith, of course, felt the dagger-like stares, but she didn’t care.

After all, they weren’t trying to stab her.

Besides, it was a good chance to test the emotional resilience of the girl beside her, so she wouldn’t always jump into the lake at the slightest provocation.

After all, she’d need this human shield to help neutralize the battlefield of jealous girls later on.

Lilith, holding onto a rather dishevelled Selunia, walked out of the classroom amidst the strange looks.

Then, those semi-human girls who were with Selunia exchanged glances for a moment before scurrying out the back door of the classroom and following Lilith and Selunia.

They realized that the other students’ gazes seemed to be shifting towards them… After all, they and Lilith… would all be roommates in the future…

The atmosphere on the way back to the dorms was somewhat silent.

The holy streetlights gradually rising on campus couldn’t dispel the tangled thoughts in the girls’ hearts.

After all, Lilith had beaten them badly that day.

And today, this vampire princess had become their classmate and would even be living in the same dorm as them.

They had no idea how to interact with Lilith.

After all, the other students didn’t know… But they knew all too well that Lilith was not the Holy Maiden’s sister… So naturally, they couldn’t treat her with the same fanaticism as the other students.

However, the Holy Maiden and the Inquisitor had given a strict order: those who knew Lilith’s identity must keep their mouths shut and not reveal it, or they would be punished for suspected apostasy…

Such severe punishment seemed to indicate that this vampire princess… truly had an inexplicable connection with the Holy Maiden, and even the Central Papacy.

Yet, she was still an Otherkin that was… too dangerous for humans.

Among the many types of Otherkin, vampires were considered exceptionally perilous.

Using human blood as sustenance… was second only to ghouls, who fed on human flesh, in terms of dangerous Otherkin…

Selunia had long since let go of Lilith’s hand and walked ahead without a word.

Lilith had no intention of pestering her further.

Only the red-haired ghoul girl kept pace with Selunia, seemingly wanting to comfort her disheartened friend.

“…Like a red-haired loyal dog,” Lilith muttered softly, then looked at the golden-haired cow-girl who kept a certain distance from her, and the little succubus who was flipping through a book.

The scene was a bit awkward for a moment.

But it didn’t matter; Lilith was best at breaking through membranes… no, that’s not right! She was best at breaking through the barriers between herself and pretty girls.

So, before the golden-haired cow-girl could react, Lilith quickly moved close to her. “Hi there~ Are you Ginny? Did you like the cookies I made today?”

“Huh? I… I think they were delicious, thank you for the gift…” Ginny nervously took a few steps back, but Lilith followed her closely, making sure the seemingly slow-witted minotaur girl could always meet her gaze.

This somewhat timid girl had long golden hair like wheat in a field and slightly blue eyes… And at this age.

It couldn’t help but remind Lilith of the Holy Maiden when she was only fourteen.

Sigh… When she first met Veil, she was so obedient and cute…

Time is truly merciless…

The thought of that girl, who was a little bit “extra” but still very cute… now having turned into a blue-haired strange aunt who probably wants to “screw her over” at every moment, made Lilith feel a little sad.

However, this was just a small sense of déjà vu and evoked memories.

The characteristics of golden hair and blue eyes were too common in this world.

After all, every girl was unique; every inch of their skin, inside and out, was a unique gift from heaven.

She wasn’t like Nia and Veil, those two with the surname Seru who always liked to find “substitutes.”

“I actually have some left here; if you like them, I can give you more.” Lilith took out two bags of small cookies from her storage space and put them into Ginny’s hands.

Then she saw Ginny’s eyes seemingly light up.

“Rea-really? Thank you! Hehe, I’m a little hungry.” Ginny really liked Lilith’s little sweet treats.

After tasting Lilith’s cooking this morning, Ginny thought Lilith’s desserts were even better than the extra-charge desserts made by the chefs in the restaurant.

“You, you’re a good person, mmm—delicious, no, should I say a good vampire? Ah! No, I can’t say you’re a vampire in the academy… mmm mmm… If others find out, I’ll be branded an apostate… delicious!”

Watching Ginny, with her round cheeks, munching on the cookies she made, mumbling incoherent words, her face alternating between a happy smile and sadness from fear of saying something wrong.

Lilith’s feigned smile naturally softened a few shades at this moment.

A little foodie who drops her guard for just a few snacks.

She seemed like a naive child who could easily be led astray.

“You haven’t had dinner yet. I’ll show off my cooking later. We’ll be roommates for quite a while, so please take care of me.”

“Mmm mmm! Please take care of me! Hmm—I thought you were scary before. After all, you knocked me into the wall that day, and it took me a long time to crawl out.”

“Haha, let’s just let bygones be bygones. By the way, can I touch your horns?”

“Hmm? Why do you want to touch my horns?” Although Ginny was puzzled, she still lowered her head slightly, revealing her inhuman features.

Lilith raised both hands and grasped the two horns, which weren’t particularly rough.

Perhaps because she was still young, the two small horns were neither coarse nor sharp.

Excellent handlebars! Lilith licked her lips and began to stroke them up and down.

“Oh, your… your hands… are strange…”

“Huh? Do your horns have a sense of touch?”

“The base… feels tingly and numb…”

“Wow~”

After teasing the little red-faced Ginny a few more times, Lilith finally withdrew her hands, satisfied.

As expected, with Otherkin monster girls, it’s best to tease their sensitive non-human features! Such an obedient and adorable little foodie cow-girl truly healed Lilith’s mind and body!

She was much cuter than that stiff-necked Selunia girl.

After some interaction, Ginny and Lilith’s relationship significantly improved, and they walked much closer together.

Mainly, Ginny was no longer afraid that Lilith would deliver a flying kick and embed her in a wall, unable to get out.

So Lilith turned her gaze to the other side.

The little Nightmare with gray hair and purple eyes was still engrossed in her book on the dimly lit path.

A large pair of black-rimmed glasses hung on her nose, not quite fitting her delicate little face and completely failing to conceal her somewhat enchanting and dreamlike purple eyes.

And then there were those conspicuously pointed ears on either side of her face, peeking out from beneath her long, gray sideburns.

She looked like a dream elf immersed in the world of books.

However, Nightmares aren’t elves; their slightly pointed, elongated ears are simply a characteristic of their exceptionally keen perception of magic.

The commotion Lilith and Ginny made just now didn’t attract the little Nightmare’s attention at all; she simply continued to flip through the thick book in her hands with an expressionless face.

It was as if nothing from the outside world could easily affect this girl who seemed on the verge of drifting into a dream at any moment.

What a poker-faced, emotionless, glasses-wearing girl! Lilith saw the title of the book in her hand and then spoke to the little Nightmare. “Amyra, right?”

“…”

Lilith’s words made Amyra slightly raise her eyes, though it was impossible to tell what emotions were hidden in her deep, dark purple pupils.

“The book you’re reading, The First Crusade of Dawn by Ervin Evans.”

“Yes…”

“If you like studying history, you shouldn’t read his books. Ervin’s books are mostly dramatized compilations. While this does make the text less susceptible to the madness of devouring history and prevents strange things from popping out, it’s too far removed from true historical accounts.”

“Hmm… then… do you have any recommended books?”

“Hall Caster; his series of concise histories are basically pure historical texts. He was an adventurer from the Littlefolk race who lived from the end of the Glorious Era until the advent of the Dawn Age. Although I don’t know how many of his works still exist today, if there’s an opportunity, I can help you look for them.”

“Hmm… thank you…”

Although Amyra said very little and her expression showed no discernible changes, judging by her movements, which were now closer to Lilith’s than before, she seemed very interested in the books Lilith mentioned.

“Lilith, Amyra, are you discussing what to eat for dinner?” Ginny leaned in, chewing on a cookie and looking between the two of them with interest.

“There will be good food. If you have any dietary restrictions, you can tell me in advance.”

“Hmm, Nia and Kelly like vegetarian food. Amyra and I don’t have any restrictions.”

“Got it.”

“…”

Selunia looked back every three steps, constantly observing the three girls walking behind them.

She had initially been afraid that Lilith would get lustful again and lay her dirty hands on her important companions.

But when she saw that not only Ginny, but even Amyra, who was usually calm and unapproachable, showed signs of closeness to Lilith, Selunia’s mood became indescribably complex.

Could it be that Lilith was actually kind to everyone… but only had a prejudice against her and liked to torment her?

“Nia, what’s wrong? Don’t worry, even if everyone else betrays you! I’ll always be by your side!” Kelly, seeing Selunia constantly looking back distractedly, immediately condemned the other companions who were instantly charmed by the vampire’s sweet talk.

Her fluffy red hair under her headscarf made her look like a ruffled puppy.

But Selunia shook her head.

“Don’t be prejudiced against Lilith… Although she is indeed a dangerous Bloodkin, and her behavior is sometimes quite improper… she is someone recognized by the Holy Maiden and the Central Papacy… Kelly, don’t provoke her.”

Otherwise, Selunia was afraid that Kelly, like herself, would be targeted by Lilith, this vampire who was clearly a bit petty.

Not to mention being bullied to tears… if her mind and body were defiled by Lilith like hers, she would feel somewhat sorry for Kelly.

“Ugh…”

Kelly didn’t quite understand Selunia’s thoughts; she just felt that Selunia was bothered by that vampire.

She had been distracted all day during class.

In the morning, she kept staring at the vampire, and in the afternoon, although she wasn’t staring at the vampire anymore, Kelly felt like Selunia’s gaze was constantly wandering to her own lower body.

Was her underwear recently ill-fitting and uncomfortable? Kelly was too embarrassed to say it out loud. Maybe she should buy a few pieces of underwear for Nia when they go out this weekend?

The five of them advanced in twos and threes, each lost in thought.

Eventually, they arrived at the intersection of the Divine Academy and the Church Headquarters.

This area, serving as a boundary between different sections of the monastery, was heavily wooded, making it seem like they were in a forest.

The stone pavement beneath their feet had turned into a muddy path that hadn’t been maintained in a long time, and at the end of the path was a two-story cottage hidden among the trees.

The surrounding lights were dim, unlike the Divine Academy and Church areas, which were still bustling with people at night… This place looked like another small world.

A neglected place, caught between two worlds. It belonged exclusively to… these children who were not accepted by humans or the Otherkin.

Lilith sighed with emotion again.

This was less like a dorm cottage… and more like an abandoned warehouse… It felt like if the wind and rain got a little stronger, the peeling paint and incomplete roof tiles would leak water and air.

Veil too… At least give these children she cares about better living conditions… It’s not like the twenty gold she gives herself every month is just for her to spend money to improve these children’s living conditions, is it?

However, upon entering the hall on the first floor, everyone lit the lamps that emitted warm light, and once the light filled every dark corner, the scene inside actually brightened Lilith’s eyes.

Unlike the dilapidated appearance of the cottage outside, the interior was neatly arranged.

The floor was made of wooden boards that creaked slightly when stepped on, but it was spotless.

Scattered small objects filled the space with a sense of life, and several potted green plants were kept by the windows.

The kitchenware and other daily necessities in the dining area were all present.

Compared to the overly luxurious dorms for students, this place felt more like a home.

The atmosphere here made Lilith feel very comfortable, and for some reason… it felt familiar.

It wasn’t until Lilith saw the photo wall prominently displayed in the living room.

The wall was covered with… photos of Seraphiel and these children, as well as group photos seemingly taken with more children at the orphanage established by the monastery.

There were even photos of Seraphiel’s daily life in this house: cooking in the kitchen, tending to plants and flowers, and celebrating birthdays with these children.

Through these photos, Lilith felt as if she saw how Seraphiel had spent the years since she left her.

Being a Holy Maiden is work; life is lived here, isn’t it? Lilith remembered… the interior layout here was very similar to the small house she and Seraphiel once shared.

Seraphiel… Seraphiel… Lilith sighed in her heart.

Suppressing the slight ripples in her heart, Lilith looked at Selunia and the others with a smile.

“You all do your homework first. What do you want for dinner tonight? Is there still food in the freezer? If not, I’ll go check the academy’s convenience store; it shouldn’t be closed yet.”

“Hmm, I think we should first consider where you’ll sleep, Lilith?” Ginny finished her cookie and suddenly realized there seemed to be no empty rooms inside.

“Several large rooms are used for storage. It’s too late to tidy them now. How about you sleep with me for now, Lilith! I’ll go move a bed out of the storage room right away!” Ginny waved her arms, smiling as if trying to prove her immense strength.

“No, Lilith is sleeping with me!” Selunia suddenly spoke, causing the living room to fall silent for a moment.

After a while, Selunia realized what she had said.

Her fair little face, illuminated by the warm light, turned as red as the twilight outside the window.