Narasha pushed Ashan away, wiping her mouth with the back of her hand, her cheeks still flushed from their earlier passion.
"It's gross. I hate it. Don't you dare try to do that again." She huffed, her voice laced with a mix of embarrassment and lingering desire, her naked body glistening under the candlelight.
Ashan smirked, lounging back on the bed, his eyes tracing her curves appreciatively. "Ahh.. my heart hurts. Is it really that bad? But I think my saliva tastes better than blood. "
He teased, his tone playful, though his body still hummed with the afterglow of their intimacy.
When he mentioned blood, Narasha's expression shifted, her fangs glinting as she licked her lips, her hunger resurfacing. A lot of her energy had been drained from their intense bed struggle, leaving her thirsty and vulnerable.
Ashan sensed it deeply, the strong desire for blood. .
'I can really feel her. She's hungry.'
He stood up, locking eyes with her directly.
"You seem hungry. Would you like to drink my blood?" He offered, his voice gentle, exposing his neck invitingly.
Narasha looked away, her pride warring with her thirst.
"No, just leave me alone and go away. That's all I want."
She tried to slide off the bed, but Ashan grabbed her hand and pulled her onto his lap, her bare skin pressing against him.
"Remember, we're bonded. So I can feel you very clearly. Don't think too much and drink my blood since I feel responsible for you." His words were sincere, his hands caressing her back soothingly.
"Let me go, release me." Narasha protested weakly, but before she could act, Ashan hugged her naked body tightly, exposing his neck to her.
"Don't be stubborn. Drink all you want. Or I'll be sad. I don't want to see you suffer." His honest plea softened her resolve.
Facing his gentle words, Narasha's anger faded. She slowly bit his neck, making two small holes. Blood flowed out, and she drank greedily, her hands gripping his back, her body pressing closer in a sensual embrace.
"That's right. Good girl. You're surprisingly soft inside your heart." Ashan murmured, patting her head affectionately.
In response, Narasha bit harder.
"Ahh..It hurts.. sorry, sorry. "
He chuckled, but secretly enjoyed the intimacy.
'Vampire or not, who would've thought a girl would sit on my lap and hug me like this? Even though the situation is weird, I don't feel bad at all.'
He thought, savoring the warmth of her body against his.
'Hmm.. let's see about my blood percentage.' He opened his health status window, watching the blood drop bit by bit. An idea struck. He activated the Reverse Curse Technique, and the percentage stopped decreasing, slowly rising.
'It's working. As I remember, Reverse Curse Technique can't be used efficiently in blood loss. Maybe because she's not drinking faster.' He mused, the bond making him attuned to her every sip.
A system window interrupted his thoughts.
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Mission Changed..
Due to your unexpected actions, the main mission changed and a sub mission was created. You have to choose one from the following options.
Cancel the blessing by killing the vampire queen
Reward - Snake Sage Mode
Make her decide to leave the dungeon with you
Reward - Black Flash
Main rewards that were mentioned earlier will still be available.
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Ashan's face twisted in fury.
'Are you joking with me? Asking me to kill the woman I was just intimate with. No matter what reward you give, I'll never kill her. So isn't my answer obvious? I'll take her.'
After a few minutes, Narasha pulled her mouth from his neck. The wound healed instantly. Seeing it, she smiled in awe. She stepped off the bed, her body still radiating a post-climactic glow.
"You really possess horrifying healing powers."
Ashan smiled but said nothing, then turned serious.
"Narasha… come with me. To the outside world."
She froze, then snorted. "Don't say ridiculous things. I'm a vampire. Your world is not mine. And we're supposed to be enemies." She shook her head and started toward the door. "Carnivores don't live with herbivores."
Ashan stepped forward and wrapped his arms tightly around her waist from behind, pulling her back against him.
"Narasha… I have to take you with me." His voice trembled with urgency. "Think about our situation. If this dungeon is ever discovered, you'll be the first one they hunt. Strong raiders will eventually come, and they won't stop until you're dead. You know that. We're not in a position where we can live apart anymore."
Narasha's expression remained cold and steady.
"It's fine. I'll face whoever comes. I've fought alone all my life. I'll keep doing it until the day I die."
Ashan's hold tightened.
"Don't say it like that. I can't accept you dying here." His voice softened. "I can understand your loneliness… how long you've been suffering in this place. But it doesn't have to stay that way. Let me take care of you. Let me bring you into a world where you can live, not just survive. I'll make you happy. I promise."
Narasha turned her head, giving him a mocking smile, though the emotion behind her eyes was harder to read.
"Promises are easy. Can you really take responsibility for what you're saying?"
"Yes," Ashan replied without hesitation, meeting her gaze steadily. "I will. I swear it, on our bond."
Narasha sighed and nodded, looking away.
"In that case, I'll come with you."
Ashan smiled happily and kissed her pale cheek, making her blush deeply.
Thank you very much for your decision.
"I'm not done yet." Narasha turned her head again. "In order to make me leave this place, you need to fulfill two conditions." She added.
"Ehh.. What are they?" Ashan asked curiously.
Narasha released herself from his embrace and slipped on a nearby robe, covering her alluring body.
"The reason why I can't escape here at my will is the binding stone placed in the basement of this palace. It contains a powerful spell that stops me from escaping. I tried my best to destroy it, but nothing worked."
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After covering himself with a robe, Ashan followed Narasha to the basement. It was a dark, foreboding place filled with dark mana, the air thick and oppressive. In the middle of the hall, a glowing red gem floated in the air, its overwhelming presence startling Ashan. Narasha pointed to it.
"That's the binding stone I mentioned. If it gets destroyed, I'll get released."
Ashan stepped toward the gem.
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..Blood Binding Stone (SS)..
Created using vampire king's blood and dark magic. Its power will last eternally. Can bind vampires.
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'It's an artifact. A powerful one at that. From the memories I received, this thing is very rare. I wonder why it's here.
Without thinking twice, Ashan touched the stone. Due to Infinite Absorption, its mana flowed into his body.
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Ability Detected…
Upon absorbing blood mana from this stone, you will get blood regeneration.
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'Wow.. that's amazing. In that case, I'll absorb its power and destroy it.'
Ashan grabbed the stone with both hands, absorbing the blood mana furiously. The more he took, the stronger it felt, his blood pressure rising. After his fill, he released it.
'I feel stronger. It's effective.'
Another window appeared.
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Mana Calculating…
A new skill detected.
- Authority of the Blood King (S)
You gained the primary skill of the vampire king that allows the user to control blood at will. Will be able to control any species that have blood in their bodies, including vampires.
Additional - Blood Regeneration
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A terrifying aura emitted from Ashan's body. Feeling it, Narasha stepped back in fear.
'That presence? It's a bit similar to our leader. How the hell does he possess that?'
On the other hand, Ashan's eyes glowed with newfound power. 'It's a jackpot. I gained something unexpected. It seems I can have skills and abilities other than cursed techniques and chakra techniques.
He eyed the binding stone. Even after absorbing so much, it hadn't flinched.
'So tough, huh… Don't worry. I have something just for you.'
Using both hands, Ashan touched the stone again with a smirk.
[Technique Extinguishment]
A white beam of light emitted from his body. The stone shook violently, then fell and reduced to ashes.
Narasha trembled and dropped to her knees. On her forehead, a dark red circle appeared. She smiled in happiness.
"You did it. I got released. I regained all of my powers back."
Ashan quickly helped her stand, steadying her with a hand on her back. His fingers brushed the faint glow around her as he peeked at her information window. Her rank shifted to S-rank.
'An S-rank? So the stone was acting like a seal… She must be thrilled.'
"Narasha, what is the second condition?" he asked.
Narasha didn't answer immediately. Instead, she tightened her grip on his wrist, her eyes narrowing as she studied him, almost suspiciously.
"Before that…" She stepped a little closer, tilting her head, her voice both curious and tense. "I have a question."
She placed a hand on his chest.
"How do you have the power of our supreme leader?" Her brows furrowed, a hint of disbelief crossing her face. "Do you have any connection with him? There's no other way to explain it."
Ashan scratched his head and smiled innocently.
"About that.. I absorbed it from the binding stone."