"Oh no, this is bad, this is really bad~"

Veresa commented with a kind smile, "This time, Illa's heart was really touched. He probably can't stand this kind of heartfelt 'I want to help you realize your dream'."

Beside her, the human woman rested her chin on her hand, observing Vereesa Inluvita's expression and commenting, "Your expression right now really suits your identity as a [great-aunt]~"

"..."

Vereesa: "..."

Seeing Vereesa's obviously troubled expression, the human woman decisively backed down, pleading perfunctorily, "Ah, I was wrong... but, are you really being fair to Cassiopeia by watching this spectacle here?"

Even though his junior clearly likes Yinla, he is now obviously moved by someone else, and Vereesa is even showing a maternal smile here. Which side is her junior?

"Huh? What do you mean?"

As Vereesa said this, she realized something, pointed in the direction of Illa far below, and said, "You mean this? Well, what else can I do besides watch the show?"

As Vereesa said this, she looked at the human woman who was deep in thought, shook her head helplessly, and said, "Am I supposed to go up to her and say, 'Ira Ira, don't like Satan Ye, you like Cassiopeia, right?'"

The human woman shook her head somewhat awkwardly, indicating that she did not mean that.

"Liking something isn't something that's so simple."

Vereesa Inluvita (still single) patted the human woman (still unmarried) on the shoulder with a knowing look on her face and said, "Cassiopeia likes Inla, so Inla must like her... It can't be like that, can it?"

"Relationships are very complicated. If you expect your efforts to be reciprocated and shout, 'I like you so much, why don't you like me?' then relationships will only lead to disappointment... It's not something that guarantees a return on your investment."

Veresa Inluvita (who is still single), speaking so slowly, looks like a true master of emotions.

"Oh! So insightful! It has the flair I had back in the day!"

The human woman (who had only ever held hands with her deceased boyfriend and remained unmarried) sighed.

"Hmph, of course! Don't underestimate the magnificent love stories that come with the long lifespans of elves!"

Veresa (who is still single) nodded as she spoke.

...

Other unrelated points (sometimes involving romantic relationships): "..."

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"I don't understand, Your Majesty... why do we need to hide in the Blood Realm?"

In the dark castle, a pale-skinned man in a formal suit spoke these words, staring fervently at a blood sphere in the center of the hall... The blood sphere spun continuously on a small pool of blood, with the surrounding blood swirling and dancing around it as it rotated.

The surrounding area was filled with vampires standing respectfully towards the blood orb.

The blood sphere referred to as "Lord Monarch" simply churned and gurgled without giving a direct answer.

The leading vampire in formal attire grew anxious. He stepped forward, arms outstretched, and said, "When you contacted us, you said that the vampire lords of the Blood Realm, with their vast numbers of followers, were enough to overthrow the Demon King's territory. But now you say..."

"Should we go to the Blood Realm to lay low for a while?"

To the seemingly puzzled vampires in their formal attire, the voice of Mohu finally came from within the blood sphere. The voice, indistinguishable between male and female, conveyed: "The prime plane ultimately does not belong to us. We have no need to hunt for food or covet anything."

If you were to translate it, it would be: We're not going.

“We have no reason to cross planes to fight your enemies in the prime plane, even though we are of the same race. Every Blood Lord thinks the same way.”

In other words: Why should we stand up for you?

"..."

The vampire in formal attire opened his mouth, glancing at his fellow vampires crammed into the hall... But the Demon King's territory issued an ultimatum a few days ago, and soon Satan Ye, the Demon King's forces, and [Ira] will be coming to kill him, right?

Thinking of Yinla, the vampire's body trembled uncontrollably. He suppressed his fear and asked, "Your Majesty, perhaps we have a better way to resolve this, a more elegant and less humiliating one?"

Going to the Blood Realm from the main plane to avoid trouble is definitely not a problem, and you can always come back later, but that would be really stifling. It would be best to have another way.

However, the blood cell clearly wasn't going to tolerate him, and a somewhat impatient voice came from it: "It may exist, but it's not as convenient or risk-free. Whether it is or not is up to you to decide."

In other words: Come if you want, get lost if you don't.

"..."

Finally, out of fear of a monster called [Illa Elkaras], the vampires looked at each other and made a decision together.

What a joke! How could anyone be willing to stay in the Prime Material Plane and face Illa directly? That guy must be out of his mind, and the Demon Lord must have gone mad to trust Illa with his assistance.

If it's a scheme, if that monster were to betray us at any moment, the entire Demon King's territory would be instantly devastated. That's exactly why! That's exactly why!

Therefore, Satan Ye, who is always joking around, is not qualified to be king!

"We understand. So, Your Majesty, please open the gate to the Blood Realm!"

As the vampire in his formal attire spoke, the blood sphere twisted and spun, transforming into a pale red, translucent door made of a thin layer of semi-transparent blood.

The vampires then began to pass through the door, and miraculously... their bodies vanished without a trace the moment they passed through, as if they had been swallowed up by the thin barrier.

However, this also symbolizes their escape... Sometimes, running away is not an act of cowardice. If you know you can't fight, then don't fight. The Gorgons would definitely agree with this.

There's no way to win. We'll be completely annihilated. Our cries and pleas will be drowned out by the crackling flames...

Therefore, we must escape.

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Blood Lord: They've finally arrived. Quickly close the portal to the Blood Realm and destroy all traces. Rebuilding will be a bit of a hassle... It would be bad if Yinra came to the Blood Realm.

Blood Realm Grand Lord: Are you kidding me? These bunch of lowly brats are trying to drag us down with them. Do you really think that just because we've been in the Blood Realm all this time, we don't recognize Yinla? You think you can't beat us, but we, with our shared power, can?