Chapter 70: Kings Capital (1/2)

They were accompanied On their way to the capital by the personal army of Countess Eleonor Adrasteia.

The group traveled relatively quickly. A trip that could have taken two days of running at a moderate pace was reduced to one day, and, as a consequence, they arrived just before the match between Victoria Rider and the Horseman clan leader happened.

Of course, if they were running, they would have arrived faster, but a comfortable ride is always the best option.

And in a way, Victor had fun riding Chloe, the horse was very fast, and she was very obedient... Honestly, he was actually considering kidnapping Chloe...

But when he thought about it, his conscience quickly hit him hard. He tried his best not to take Scathach's bad habits, but after living six months under the same roof with a woman that has a strong personality like Scathach… Like it or not, he was influenced a little.

After all, they were already similar.

Looking at the capital from a distance, Victor was at a loss for words for the first time.

”...Beautiful, right?” Sasha spoke with a small smile as she looked at Victor's stunned expression.

Victor wakes up from his stupor and, soon, he displays a small smile as he pats Sasha's head, ”It's not as beautiful as you…”

”...” Sasha flashed a small satisfied smile and leaned her back against Victor's chest.

”But… indeed, this is a beautiful city,” I said as I looked out over the city again.

A smile curls my lips involuntarily. Ahead of me, I saw a city that was even darker than horror movie cities.

Flying bats, and ancient buildings that seemed to have come from early times, even I could feel that, despite being old, their buildings were incredibly resistant.

Despite looking gloomy, the capital was reasonably illuminated by the lights of the houses. In a world where the night never ended, the city had a confused feeling of depression, joy, and especially danger...

Some powerful auras made me feel excited and expectant; 'After training with my mother-in-law, my blood is boiling to experience a decent fight.

Although it's fun to train with Scathach, I still can't compare myself to her, I know I've gotten stronger, but the question I most want to know is; How much stronger did I get compared to other vampires?

How much stronger have I become!? I want to know! I want to have fun! I want to find someone strong to test my limits! I don't know why I'm feeling this overwhelming desire in me, but I don't care! I want to fight!

And something tells me I will find the answer in this capital.

...

”HOLD!” Two guards covered in armored armor yelled; he was holding a spear somewhat resembling Eleonor's army.

”Identify yourself!” they shouted in unison.

Victor looked at the guard with curious eyes, he could also feel several eyes watching him inside the walls, and each one of these guards gave a different sense of pressure. He could instinctively tell that all these guards were strong!

”They are not common guards,” Victor whispered with a small smile on his face. His instincts were begging him to fight! But he held back; he knew it wasn't time yet.

”Yes, they're not…” Sasha observed the guard, ”They're the king's personal guard, vampires specifically trained to protect the king, and the king's family,” Sasha explained.

”I see...” Victor nodded, and then he concentrated on stroking Sasha's head, and, just like that, he could calm his instincts.

”Walter, please,” Eleonor said.

Soon one of Eleonor's armed vampire soldiers rides beside Eleonor's carriage, that soldier removes his helmet, and soon the face of an old man is shown:

”Your wish is my command, Countess Eleonor.” He spoke respectfully, then walked towards the guard.

”This level of security at the entrance is not common,” Ruby, who was inside the carriage, said.

”Oh?” Victor looked at the carriage window.

”Usually, these guards are not at the city gate. They are royal guards, and they just protect the king and the king's family; they are mostly in the king's personal residences... Having so many guards at the entrance to the capital is not a good sign,” Ruby explained.

”Kakaka. Don't overthink it, my daughter. The king is just being overprotective of his daughters.” Scathach chuckled.

”... They are here?”

”Probably so. After all, that man just goes overboard with security when his daughters are around.”

”An overprotective father... He reminds me of someone,” Victor thought of his teacher... When thinking about his acquaintances, Victor suddenly felt a sense of longing for his family; 'Are my mom and dad okay?'

He hasn't talked to his family for six months, and he's never been away from his family for so long. 'When I have time, I'll call them.'

”Pepper…I think it's time you got off that horse, right? We've already arrived in town... You too, Sasha.” Violet with a 'gentle' smile on her face.

Pepper's body shivered when she heard Violet's voice, ”...B-But.” She didn't want to get down now, she had a lot of fun, but she still wanted to play more!

”Humpf,” Sasha turned her face and leaned into Victor even more!

Veins began to pop in Violet's head when she saw Sasha's attitude.

”Pepper~...” Violet's eyes changed to blood red, and her blood pressure seemed to increase.

”Nooo! I do not want to!” Pepper turned away.

”Stop bullying my sister, don't be jealous. She's not interested in that sort of thing. You know that.” Ruby spoke.

”…” Violet didn't want to give up.

”Hahaha. Don't be angry, Violet.” Victor displayed a small smile.

Hearing Victor's voice, Violet's eyes changed to violet, and she looked up at him with a pout on her face:

”B-But Darling-” Violet was going to say something, but she stopped talking when she heard Victor's voice again.

”How about this? I'll take you on a date later, just the two of us~.”

”!!!” Violet, Ruby, and Sasha's eyes changed to blood red.

Not wanting to miss the chance, Violet said, ”You promise!?”