Chapter 17 : The Eleventh Night: Proposal

“Ugh…”

When her past, somewhat shameful, degenerate life was brought up, even the formidable Saintess faltered a little.

Her azure pupils darted away evasively, but she still retorted stubbornly.

“The problem is, when you saved me back then, you said that as long as I stayed by your side, I wouldn’t have to be afraid of anything! You’d solve all my problems!”

“Is that why you became a shut-in? I didn’t say that so you’d turn into a good-for-nothing!”

“If I don’t keep an eye on you, you’ll cheat again!”

“Shut-in good-for-nothing! Even if I don’t cheat, are you going to work and support the family?”

“You’ll cheat!”

“Shut-in!”

“Scumbag!”

“You’re good for nothing but your chest!”

“You’re an ass who only makes those who love you cry!”

Lilith grew annoyed, wondering how long this meaningless mutual destruction would continue.

She was indeed a scumbag! But since she knew she was a scumbag, wasn’t it normal for her to pull away mercilessly?

Lilith felt she had already been more than benevolent by not leaving without a word back then.

Moreover, Lilith had told Seraphiel from the very beginning.

She needed a large amount of fresh blood to meet her basic bodily needs.

Seraphiel alone, even if drained dry, couldn’t provide enough nutrition for Lilith’s body.

Lilith herself was unwilling to harm innocent people for her own sustenance.

Maintaining multiple relationships ensured a sufficient food supply.

Forcibly taking blood from people would cause unnecessary panic in the area.

Another point was that Lilith’s human side also needed to feel a lot of intense emotions to remain stable.

Love was the optimal solution Lilith had concluded after many years.

Only this way could she avoid losing her human emotions during her long life.

Humanity was the most important cornerstone in this bizarre and unusual world.

Humanity restrained the distortions at the world’s core.

It also drew the line between life and madness.

And long-lived beings are different from humans.

The long passage of time wears down emotions… leading to the erosion and annihilation of humanity.

Elves choose to deliberately blunt their emotions to withstand the long years.

Other major long-lived races have their own ways of dealing with the loss of humanity…

Vampires like Lilith, who are naturally rich in emotion, cope by selectively sealing memories.

That’s why she sometimes has symptoms akin to senile dementia.

This prevents her from one day becoming a monster that only knows bloodlust and slaughter.

Lilith had seen more than once long-lived beings whose humanity collapsed… becoming insane anomalies that plagued the world and were then hunted down by everyone.

This Saintess couldn’t possibly be unaware of these things.

After becoming a Saintess, she should be even clearer about the crisis faced by long-lived beings.

Yet, despite this, she continued to act childishly with her.

This was also one of the reasons Lilith chose to break up with her.

“Stop with all this nonsense! You know I can’t just focus on you alone!”

Lilith’s gaze turned fierce.

She decided that if the Saintess in front of her continued to pester her, she would have to tear down this enclosed cathedral!

“Heh, I naturally know your problem, Lilith, that’s why I’m telling you not to leave!”

Seraphiel didn’t pay attention to Lilith’s attitude.

After so many years of contemplation, she also understood that she had indeed done many things wrong back then.

But she had long since figured it out.

To one day be able to keep this wandering vampire princess in the world, she had gone through immense hardship to become a powerful figure in charge of one region.

Ever since that day ten years ago, when she was saved by the person before her… and given a new life, Seraphiel had made up her mind.

She wanted to give Lilith a home she could always return to…

Initially, she thought that as long as she stayed at home, Lilith would have a warm little house to come back to… and she would only need to comfort Lilith with her body when needed…

However, the truth proved Seraphiel wrong.

Not only had she failed to manage their home back then, but she had even caused Lilith to grow tired of her.

But even after so many years, she still hoped Lilith wouldn’t have to wander this dangerous world like a rootless, floating plant.

“What do you think of this Saintess Convent?”

“What do I think? Hehe! I’ll tell you! If you keep me here, the little nuns in the academy will suffer! Aren’t you afraid I’ll turn this pure convent into a den of iniquity?” Lilith threatened, baring her teeth.

But Seraphiel’s next sentence completely short-circuited the little vampire’s brain.

“Go ahead. I don’t mind you making advances on the nuns or students in the convent… because you won’t force them. Those who end up with you will basically be genuinely in love with you.”

A triumphant smile appeared on Seraphiel’s face.

She had set the trap and was just waiting for Lilith to fall into it.

She had been planning for this day for far too long.

“Won’t you consider it? I agree to let you stay in the convent.”

“Here, you won’t be bothered by the secular world.”

“I know you live frugally, and it’s not easy for a non-human to find a stable, long-term job to support yourself.”

“I also apologize for my immaturity back then…”

“I can arrange for you to enroll as a student, or you can directly become a deacon nun here.”

“I can cover all your living expenses! Consider it repayment for your tireless care for me back then.”

“As long as you stay here… I’ll try my best to fulfill whatever you need.”

“You just have to inform me beforehand if you’re going to get involved with any woman.”

Lilith looked at Seraphiel in front of her with disbelief.

Is this for real? Godfather… no! Godmother!

“Lilith, think it over carefully. I’ve truly reflected on my past mistakes, and I’ve finally understood… no matter what you do, I want you to stay by my side.”

“I don’t want to see you leave again.”

Seeing Lilith was clearly tempted, Seraphiel immediately struck while the iron was hot, putting on an act.

She made it seem like she had been thinking of Lilith with a wronged expression.

But in her heart, it was an entirely different scene.

She had known for a long time that it was impossible to completely confine this terrifying vampire princess through violent means.

As the only remaining Blood Ancestor in the world, an unrivaled legend beyond the Saint level, no one could do anything to Lilith if she truly wished otherwise.

So, Seraphiel had thought for many years and finally came up with this current plan.

Didn’t Lilith want women? Her convent was full of them now! She wouldn’t try to restrict Lilith’s needs anymore.

Seraphiel also didn’t want Lilith to fall into depravity and become a monster due to insufficient nourishment or a collapse of her humanity.

But everything, everything, had to be under her watchful eye! She didn’t believe Lilith wouldn’t be tempted by her offer.

And once Lilith truly developed feelings for this place and was reluctant to leave, Seraphiel’s goal would be achieved.

The Saintess Convent was full of her own people, and then she could arrange things for Lilith however she pleased.

Just as Lilith said, she would only have three, four, five, or six partners at most at a time.

So, instead of letting her find them haphazardly outside, uncontrolled, why not arrange her own subordinates? And those nuns and students who admired her… as long as she wished, she could make them refuse Lilith entry to their rooms.

Then Lilith would only be able to come to Seraphiel’s residence to sleep every night!

Seraphiel thought she was a genius.

She would lock Lilith by her side until the end of her life.

She needed to lock Lilith’s heart.

Even if Lilith’s life one day came to an end, this convent would become an inseparable memory in her life.

Lilith pondered for a long time.

Then she understood.

Good heavens… Seraphiel wanted to be the one and only favored queen!