Yu Deng's voice always had a soft, trailing tone, even when he was throwing a tantrum, it sounded more like he was acting coquettishly.
His red eyes were round and bright, and the small wings behind him fluttered lightly. A faint, sweet fragrance lingered in the air beneath the bat wings that enveloped the space.
"Do you only let me kiss you if I obey?" Ronald repeated slowly.
Yu Deng nodded firmly.
As the vampire prince and guide, Ronald had never experienced being obedient in front of anyone.
Especially becoming the kind of obedient... dog that Yu Deng described.
Ronald's expression grew darker.
What exactly were his feelings for the little vampire?
It seemed it couldn't be simply defined as that of a guide and his first fledgling anymore.
"Where have I not listened to my baby?" The prince, holding the temperamental little vampire, counted out each instance for him.
"When my baby doesn't like the ugly appearance of those vampires, I had them change it. When my baby is hungry, I found some exotic beast blood for him."
Yu Deng blinked. It seemed that was indeed true?
The vampire prince lowered his head again and gently kissed Yu Deng's lips.
"You see, now I'm listening to my baby, kissing him gently."
The prince's movements were indeed much softer, still a bit clumsy but filled with tenderness.
Yu Deng reluctantly forgave the vampire prince.
A soft, warm feeling silently began to spread, gradually occupying Yu Deng's senses.
Under the natural bond between a guide and his first fledgling, Yu Deng had little defense against Ronald, even taking the initiative to wrap his arms around the silver-haired vampire's neck.
This unconscious movement greatly stimulated Ronald's nerves.
The emotions that surged in an instant were excitement and satisfaction.
Without realizing it, his grip tightened, inadvertently brushing against the small cut from earlier.
Yu Deng's face flushed red, and he angrily turned his head away. "Bad boy... liar! You just said you'd be gentler, how can a guide like you be so... "
Ronald, looking at the fuming little vampire, immediately lowered his head and apologized without hesitation. "It's my fault."
Yu Deng wasn't fooled. He naturally gave an order to the prince.
"I... I want to go rest now! You're not allowed to touch me anymore."
The vampire prince stared at Yu Deng for a long time, barely suppressing his bad thoughts of wanting to restrain him.
Perhaps he should take some time to calm down.
"Alright, then I'll take my baby back to his room." The silver-haired man stood up, holding Yu Deng in his arms.
He was going to personally take the little vampire back to his room and place a magical barrier around it.
...
The three-headed hound, which had been sent back early, was now lying at the door, snoring. The little bat was hanging from the doorframe, and upon seeing Yu Deng return to his room, it followed in as well.
The little bat looked at the little vampire coming back late, shaking its head and almost sighing. But when it saw the prince who had come along, it meekly pretended to be a mere ornament.
The silver-haired vampire glanced at the little bat ball, said nothing, and waved his hand to set up a strong magical barrier.
Yu Deng tilted his head and urged, "You can go now."
Ronald clicked his tongue lightly, "Baby, you're in such a hurry to get rid of me."
"That's not it," Yu Deng said, though his hands unceremoniously pushed the prince outside.
"…Good night, see you tomorrow." The prince sighed.
Yu Deng watched the prince leave and immediately headed to the bathroom.
To his surprise, there was already a bath prepared with lukewarm water. On the nearby shelf, neatly arranged, were the bathrobe and light shorts he needed, as well as several bottles of bathing fragrances.
Clearly, it was the thoughtful butler, Wen Luo, who had prepared everything for him.
Yu Deng was satisfied and gave Wen Luo an extra point in his heart as he immersed himself in the water. The cool temperature of the water helped alleviate the strange heat he had been feeling.
On the edge of the bath, the small box that Skeleton Jack had given him was also placed.
Yu Deng decided to think a bit more about it.
He pondered for a few seconds, casually picking up a towel and using it to lift the silver cross.
The burning sensation returned, but compared to the first time, it seemed to have decreased quite a bit.
The intensity was probably… Yu Deng tried to make a comparison with his own experience and finally realized it was about the same as the feeling he got when his hands got too close to the fire while visiting a rural farmhouse.
A bit uncomfortable, but not painful.
Yu Deng couldn't help but question, "Tongtong, is this thing really useful?"
Even someone like him, a low-level vampire, couldn't be harmed by it. Could it really have an effect on other vampires?
[Sorry, I can't tell you anything related to the core of the quest. But since it's appeared, there must be a reason for it.]
"Oh..."
Yu Deng put the holy artifact back and hesitated before asking, "I haven't given this to Qin Jun. It should be fine, right?"
What if Qin Jun, being an experienced veteran player, is better at completing the quest?
[Host, you need to believe in yourself,] the system's electronic voice sounded somewhat gentle, [The quest was triggered by you first, and the item was obtained by you. You are no worse than anyone.]
[Also, some veteran players clear quests through brute force, so they don't necessarily need the item.]
The system almost revealed Qin Jun's ID number.
Yu Deng understood and relaxed, continuing his bath while thinking about the quest he triggered... What exactly is the true puzzle, and how can it be broken?
The more Yu Deng thought, the more energetic he became. His palms grew hot, and he even felt that the water temperature, which had felt comfortable a few days ago, was now a little too warm.
Moreover, at this time a few days ago, he would have already started to feel sleepy, but now he still felt somewhat excited.
The little vampire, drowsy but still energized, finished his bath, changed into light clothes, and sat on the bed, dazed for a while before coming to a conclusion.
"Tongtong, am I... not quite right?"
[...Host, you just used your power and received some stimulation.] System 01's voice sounded somewhat helpless.
Yu Deng shook his head, slowly recalling what had happened.
His physical condition in this quest was quite special—using power would cause him to heat up and experience strange discomfort. So now, hadn't he entered that state again...?
As expected, as time passed, the intense feeling of heat inside Yu Deng grew stronger.
"Ugh..." Yu Deng sat up in distress, deciding to look for the prince.
As his guide, the prince should have a way to help him solve this problem, right?
Creak—
The heavy wooden door creaked open from the outside with a slight scraping sound.
As a vampire, Yu Deng's hearing was very sharp, and he immediately turned around warily in the dark. "Who... who is it?"
The person calmly silenced the two small animals in the room and temporarily placed them into the alchemy space before quickly walking to Yu Deng's side.
"Young master, it's me. It's late; where are you going?"
It was his butler.
Yu Deng relaxed and explained, "I need to find Ronald. I'm not feeling well..."
Wen Luo turned on a small light beside the bed, brightening the spacious room slightly.
Yu Deng could clearly see the flush rising on his delicate face, his eyes misty with discomfort.
The little vampire's legs were twisted awkwardly, and his feet instinctively kicked restlessly, the fabric doing little to conceal his reaction.
"Is it the same discomfort as a few days ago?" Wen Luo bent down and asked softly.
"Mm..."
The barrier surrounding the room quickly returned to its original state within a few sentences and added another layer of magic inward.
Almost no one knew that the bloodsucker butler of the castle, Wen Luo, was second in power only to the blood prince, Ronald.
Wen Luo casually flicked his arm, using his power to heal the wounds he sustained when he had forced his way through the barrier earlier.
With an unchanging expression and calm demeanor, he boldly interrupted the prince's rest: "Young master, the prince has just awoken from his slumber and should be resting now."
Yu Deng hesitated. "Is he resting...?"
"Yes, it's better not to disturb the prince for now. I've told you before, young master, you can come to me if you have any problems." The bloodsucker butler gently reassured Yu Deng, "It's my duty."
Yu Deng bit his lip, thinking for a few seconds, then raised his chin and ordered, "Then, you must be gentle and not hurt me."
"It is an honor to serve you."
Yu Deng lazily leaned back against the headboard, watching as the butler removed his white gloves and knelt beside the bed.
The cool fingertips brushed across Yu Deng's abdomen, causing his slim waist to tense for a moment.
The thin fabric, which had only recently been put on, was deftly tugged aside by the butler's fingers, revealing what it could no longer hide.
Touched by the air, Yu Deng instinctively shrank back a little. The redness on his face deepened, and he stammered, "You... hurry up."
"Understood."
Wen Luo's gaze fell on Yu Deng's flushed face, and after receiving a glare, he carefully closed the pink fabric.
To be honest, the butler's fingertips were somewhat rough, with thin calluses, just like those of others.
But fortunately, Wen Luo was very precise in his control of strength, so the slight roughness gave Yu Deng a sense of friction that was uncomfortable but not painful.
... It was much better than what Qin Jun had done last time.
Yu Deng prided himself on his experience, but before long, he found himself overwhelmed, tears welling up in his eyes, his body weakening as he leaned into Wen Luo's embrace to avoid falling completely.
The rising breeze had a rhythm to it, and the man's once-cool fingertips and palms were now just as heated.
"..."
Yu Deng was being cared for by the butler, his feet arching stiffly for a moment, then leaning into Wen Luo's arms, his gaze unfocused.
Wen Luo's voice was hoarse: "Young master, are you feeling better?"
"... Mm."
Yu Deng responded slowly, thinking that it was over now.
But after a while, he suddenly realized that the unbearable heat hadn't disappeared.
It was as if the previous service had only whetted his appetite—slightly satisfying, but nowhere near enough.
"Tongtong?" Yu Deng looked down at himself, confused. "Shouldn't I be better by now?"
[Sorry, your situation has not been recorded before, and I am re-assessing.] The system 01's voice quickened slightly, [Host, your side effects will intensify as you use your power more.]
Intensify?
Yu Deng was dumbfounded.
With the situation still unresolved, did this mean...?
"Young master?"
Yu Deng turned his head to look at Wen Luo, irrationally shifting the blame to the butler who was attending to him. "Wen Luo, you're so useless... I still feel terrible."
The black-haired butler, having exerted himself, still had to take the scolding without any sign of annoyance. His breath was a little heavy, but his demeanor remained gentle and patient. The veins in his hand stood out as he spoke to the picky and clean-obsessed young vampire.
"I know how to completely relieve your discomfort, if you're willing to accept it."
Yu Deng tugged at the bow tie of his tailcoat. "What?"
Wen Luo paused for a few seconds, then lowered the hand he had been using to attend to Yu Deng, covering the rounded curve, almost as a clear suggestion.
"I am healthy and have never been in contact with anyone else," Wen Luo said.
Yu Deng blinked, stunned for a while before realizing what the butler meant. His face turned even redder.
The warmth that had been steadily building became more pronounced, and his small wings were burning hot, while his limbs felt like they were filled with fine, electric currents—itchy and numb.
Because some satisfaction had been given earlier, it made this moment even harder to bear.
Yu Deng wasn't the type to suffer in silence.
He pulled at Wen Luo's bow tie, scrutinizing it for a long while before generously conceding. "Fine, but you have to make sure I'm satisfied this time."
"...I will," the black-haired butler promised.
Though he had no experience, he was knowledgeable in this regard.
The young master was so delicate; proper preparation was certainly needed.
"...Huh?"
Yu Deng suddenly shuddered, his voice taking on a different tone. "Wen Luo... what are you doing?"
Rough fingertips lightly explored, causing Yu Deng to furrow his delicate brows.
Such a strange feeling... Yu Deng kicked at Wen Luo's firm chest a few times, expressing his dissatisfaction.
Wen Luo allowed the young master's actions, attending to him carefully, never forgetting to comfort him. "Please wait, or it will hurt."
Yu Deng's eyes became misty, and his vision was slightly blurred as he saw that the butler was still dressed in his immaculate tailcoat.
He suddenly became a little dissatisfied and ordered, "No coat."
The butler obediently complied. As he was about to remove other troublesome garments, the little vampire continued to be stubborn. "Don't touch the pants."
Wen Luo sighed softly and complied with the young master's command.
...
The sound of a belt unbuckling followed by the rustling of fabric falling. Yu Deng looked at the grotesque sight, turning his head in disgust.
So ugly, so scary.
The next moment, Yu Deng's long neck arched up, a cry of distress slipping from his lips.
"Bad... bad! You've hurt me too!"
Too?
The black-haired butler embraced the little vampire in his arms, lowering his gaze to the cut on the young master's lips. His expression was inscrutable, and then he lowered his head to gently kiss the wound, his actions tender.
Their lips met, the moisture from their mouths staining Yu Deng's lips.
Wen Luo murmured softly, "Young Master, why did you seek them out... wasn't I enough to satisfy you?"
Yu Deng didn't quite catch what the butler was saying. Tears streamed down his face, and he sniffled, petulantly directing his attendant.
"Slower..."
Clearly, he was the pitiful victim, yet he still faced the wicked man with a fierce, delicate arrogance.
The dark-haired butler obeyed meekly.
A large hand rested on Yu Deng's waist. The flat, soft abdomen subtly swelled.
Collision, tugging, entanglement... complete union.
The man's enormous bat wings unfurled, beating uncontrollably in excitement.
This delicate, precious young master was actually bestowing his favor, granting such a precious opportunity.
An unprecedented arousal, an overwhelming sense of satisfaction and pleasure, nearly overwhelmed Wen Luo's reason.
He exerted all his strength to restrain himself, keeping his touch gentle enough to avoid hurting the young master.
Yu Deng's body flushed a delicate pink, his thin sweat carrying a rich, sweet fragrance.
"Wen Luo..."
Yu Deng's attention was completely captivated, all his senses focused on a single point.
He couldn't form complete sentences, only managing fragmented rebukes to his attending butler.
His dark hair was scattered on the pillow, his skin, whiter than fresh snow under the moon, was damp with heat in almost every place.
In the hazy light, there was an extreme clash of colors.
Wen Luo embraced Yu Deng's waist, bowing his head to lick and kiss, leaving his mark on the delicate, snowy skin.
...
The slight pain transformed into utter pleasure.
Dim, hazy light spilled down, casting dancing shadows.
After a long time, Yu Deng was held tightly.
Full, snowy thighs trembled gently.
White frost slowly melted, dripping onto skin and bedding.
Yu Deng's soft voice was hoarse from crying, his eyelashes wet, his eyes and cheeks flushed a beautiful rouge.
Pitiful.
The little vampire glanced at his own legs and waist.
"You've dirtied me... It hurts so much..."
Wen Luo's emerald green eyes were filled with satisfaction.
"Don't worry, I'll take care of it." The vampire butler patiently massaged Yu Deng's waist, almost reverently placing a kiss.
"Young master, are you satisfied with this kind of service?"