Volume 4 Chapter 58

Volume 4 + Chapter 58: An Unexpected Conclusion

Xia Yi, riding Atiya, had already flown beyond the borders of the Crimson Empire.

The dragon group traveled without rest, not wanting to linger a moment longer in this perilous place.

During this period, the Crimson Empire truly made no effort to block their escape—there were no subsequent pursuers, no vampire ambushes. Their retreat was remarkably smooth.

This completely confirmed Xia Yi’s suspicion.

Elizabeth had deliberately let her go.

The more she thought about it, the angrier she became… it just made her fume.

The silver-haired loli stewed in her anger alone, puffed up like a blowfish.

“Your Highness, we are about to leave the Crimson Empire’s borders,” Atiya said. “We can now roughly assume we are safe and will return securely to the Dragon Kingdom. Please don’t worry.”

“Mm.”

Xia Yi thought of some things and initiated a conversation with Atiya.

“Atiya, I have some questions for you.”

“What is it?”

“What did you think of Elizabeth’s strength?”

“Elizabeth? Who?” Atiya was somewhat puzzled.

Xia Yi then remembered that the name Elizabeth was something the Vampire Progenitor had only told her. Others still didn’t know that Miu Miu’s body had been taken over by a bad woman.

“Atiya, I mean the Vampire Queen you just fought.”

“Oh, she gave me the feeling of being unfathomably deep! But at the same time, also a strange feeling!”

“A strange feeling?”

“Yes. The Vampire Queen should have been able to defeat me quickly, yet she didn’t use her full strength. Instead, she kept engaging me with various tactics,” Atiya paused. “Your Highness, it felt like when you’re fighting an enemy—you could solve everything by seriously summoning the Holy Sword, but you keep using all sorts of different magic.”

“Mmm, that analogy… but I roughly understand what you mean.”

Xia Yi was somewhat confused.

What was the purpose of Elizabeth’s actions?

…

…

Xia Yi returned to the Dragon Royal Palace.

Soon, members of the palace came to welcome them.

Seeing their hurried return and learning of the situation, the gathered dragons all showed looks of great astonishment.

In everyone’s impression, that Vampire Princess who had once been taken as a hostage to the Dragon Kingdom seemed like nothing more than a pretty face. How could her power have skyrocketed so absurdly upon becoming the new Vampire Queen?

This completely defied common sense.

Many were concerned and wanted to ask Xia Yi for the reason.

However, the silver-haired loli currently had no desire to explain to the other dragons. Right now, she just wanted to go complain to Xia Lulu.

“Your Highness, do you need to go see Her Majesty the Queen now?” Serra inquired.

“I…”

Xia Yi was about to respond, but then she looked at her current state.

Having fled day and night from the Crimson Empire without rest, the earlier battle and the vine bindings had left her dirty, like a little calico cat. Soaked in Elizabeth’s sea of blood, she also carried a strong scent of blood.

Her body’s instinct told her she should go wash up first, clean herself, dress properly, and then go see Xia Lulu.

Damn it, why do I think like this?

Xia Yi felt displeased with the thought that had popped into her mind. She was a steadfast, unyielding Sword Saint. In the past, she weathered the elements daily, fought magical beasts, was covered in filth, and went for a week without bathing in the wilderness without feeling any discomfort.

Why did she now care about such details like a girl?

“I… I—take me to bathe and change clothes, Serra!”

After an internal struggle, Xia Yi still made her choice.

It must be because I don’t want Xia Lulu to laugh at me. That’s the only reason for this choice. It’s definitely not a sign of inner corruption.

“As you command, Your Highness,” Serra acknowledged.

Afterward, Xia Yi was taken away by Serra.

She first went to the baths to cleanse her body and hair. Under the care of her personal maid, even the dirt under her fingernails was cleaned out, leaving her spotless from head to toe.

The little princess’s heart finally felt at ease.

Next, she changed into a new white dress, tied her long silver hair back into twin tails again—just like the cute princess everyone usually remembered.

Looking at herself in the mirror, Xia Yi was satisfied. This way, she wouldn’t lose her composure in front of Xia Lulu.

She went to find Xia Lulu.

The silver dragon loli, whose appearance resembled Xia Yi’s, was waiting in her office, as if expecting her.

“Daughter, you’re back?”

Xia Lulu gazed at her own daughter.

For a moment, Xia Yi had many words in her heart. She felt so wronged, having been bullied by someone else outside. At this moment, her first reaction was actually to rush into Xia Lulu’s embrace and pour out her grievances.

Thankfully, under the influence of her noble, unyielding Sword Saint soul), she restrained herself, didn’t act impulsively, and avoided doing something that would completely destroy her dignity.

“This trip to the Crimson Empire was truly perilous, daughter. Were you injured?” Xia Lulu asked.

“I wasn’t really injured. Atiya protected me,” Xia Yi replied.

“I see. It seems I’ll have to properly reward Atiya later,” Xia Lulu said. “As expected, having her accompany you this time was the right decision.”

“Xia Lulu, about this incident…”

“Atiya already reported to me earlier. I roughly understand some of the circumstances and the process,” Xia Lulu frowned. “I saw Miu Miu Borgia not long ago. She was clearly just a child. How could her strength have changed so dramatically now?”

“Xia Lulu, actually, the new Vampire Queen isn’t the Miu Miu we remember,” Xia Yi explained. “She… met with misfortune. Someone took over her body.”

“Oh? Is there such a thing?”

“Yes. The person who took over her body now claims to be the Vampire Progenitor from the Mythic Age—Elizabeth.”

Xia Lulu’s expression gradually grew serious, especially upon hearing those four words: “Mythic Age.”

For most people on this land, historical awareness stretches back at most to the Ancient Era. They have no concept of the Mythic Age.

Only a very few understand the significance of the Mythic Age.

“Daughter, are you saying the person who replaced Miu Miu as the Vampire Queen is a powerful being revived from the Mythic Age?”

“Yes, that’s the situation…”

Xia Yi recounted everything that happened between her and Elizabeth, detail by detail, to Xia Lulu.

Xia Lulu remained silent throughout, listening carefully, lost in thought.

“Xia Lulu, Elizabeth is exactly that—a revived Vampire Progenitor possessing terrifyingly formidable strength, completely capable of overwhelming this era,” Xia Yi said gravely. “She may have already surpassed all High Races Monarchs. She is an invincible existence!”

However, after hearing all the details of the incident, Xia Lulu’s expression instead relaxed. She smiled slightly and offered a conclusion that left Xia Yi completely surprised.