CHAPTER 2 (2/2)

So much trouble just to let him experience the life of an aristocrat in old Europe?

No way, Xie Xi wouldn’t take it lightly.

He didn’t have to go to equestrian class so Randy waited for Xie Xi tochange his clothes. Xie Xi looked at himself surrounded by lace in the mirror and was speechless.

Randy sincerely praised him. “Young Master, your beauty is unmatched in the empire.”

Xie Xi, “…” What was the use of good looks? Could he live for seven days?”

“Your subordinate has made a slip of the tongue.’ Randy thought that Xie Xi was angry with him.

Xie Xi shook his head and said, “It is nothing.”

Randy’s eyes were very gentle and his movements became more mild.

After breakfast, Xie Xi read a book in the study and learnt the general background.

If this was really a game then the designer was meticulous. The castle was designed with great care and countless details were just right. The portraits weren’t ordinary, let alone these antique-grade utensils. Everything was ingenious and looked extraordinary.

Xie Xi was even more amazed by the library-like study. All the books were real and filled with dense words, as if this world really existed. The study contained ancient books that gathered the wisdom of countless people.

Xie Xi had a general understanding of his situation.

His name was Sein Hall and he was the son of a duke, a noble above other nobles. It was a pity that he didn’t live in the duke’s residence, instead living alone in a castle on the outskirts of the city. The reason seemed related to the duchess. This wasn’t recorded in the book and Xie Xi could only continue to read the other books.

The background of this was old Europe. It seemed to be Victorian but many details were different.

Xie Xi was distracted by a stack of old newspapers. There was shocking news. There was a vampire infestation and youths were dying on the streets.

Vampires? Xie Xi grabbed the newspaper and read it in detail.

It came with photos of the youth’s death. He was wearing a dark outfit but his body was completely bloodless, like snow in winter. His eyes were wide open and the sky blue eyes had long lost focus. They were hollow like the deep sea, spreading death and despair.

Xie Xi stared for a while, sure that his memory wasn’t wrong. The dead person looked a lot like his maid called Gars.

Of course, the person who died was male and his maid was a woman. Was there a blood relationship between them? A brother and sister were still brothers and sisters.

Xie Xi temporarily suppressed his doubts and kept reading the newspaper. He was very concerned about this ‘vampire’. He wasn’t sure if it was a vampire but it was definitely a murderer. The deceased person’s closest relative was here. Was this a hidden crisis?

The so-called survive for seven days mission already hinted that danger would appear in these seven days. Being able to avoid this danger in advance must be the key to completing the mission.

Xie Xi’s thinking was correct but unfortunately, the designer of the game, Mr. Jiang’s brain circuits were very abnormal.

There were many ‘vampire’ murders in the newspapers and Xie Xi couldn’t tell if the dead had anything to do with him. He could be sure that this ‘vampire’ was definitely a dangerous person.

The day passed calmly. At noon, Gars brought him fruit and Xie Xi stared at her. He was quite sure that she was very similar to the dead boy. Gars seemed to be aware of his gaze as she lightly smiled and her footsteps became lighter.

Xie Xie Xi stood still, wondering how to find a chance to talk to her.

It was a pity that the housekeeper Randy stuck to him and didn’t give him an opportunity to act alone. It wasn’t urgent so… Xie Xi could only wait for an opportunity.

Dinner was surprisingly rich and it took a full 1.5 hours from the first dish to the final one. Xie Xi was tired of eating.

Fortunately, it was time to sleep after dinner. Xie Xi put on silky pyjamas with Randy’s help and lay on the large and soft four-corner bed.

Randy bowed to him. “Master, good night.”

Xie Xi lay on the pillow. “Good night.”

Randy’s eyebrows that weren’t concealed by the candlestick were very gentle. “If there is something then call me. I am right next door.”

Xie Xi nodded and watched him turn to leave.

The room was dark and silent but Xie Xi was used to playing alone. He wasn’t afraid of the darkness or the silence. He stayed still for a while, trying to sneak out and meet Gars.

He had just moved when the heavy curtains on the windows opened and a slender man in a dark cloak appeared out of nowhere.

Xie Xi, “!”

The even more incredible thing was that the extinguished candlestick lit up and the dim light swayed in the darkness, like ghost fire in a graveyard.

Xie Xi clutched a corner of the bed and watched carefully…

It was unknown when but the man was standing by the bed. He had long silver hair and skin that was brighter than snow. His facial features were beautiful but his eyes were bright red, revealing a demonic colour.

Xie Xi felt his body become light as he was unexpectedly picked up in his quilt.

The silver-haired man’s voice was affectionate, the intonation slightly frivolous. “Small Sein, has my baby missed me?”