The blood hunter did not immediately take Eric's life, but let him fend for himself. This was the greatest leniency they could show a vampire who had not yet harmed humans.

Upon hearing the news, Yu Ling had no choice but to leave behind a loli-style avatar to act as a cover for Rubis, while her true form secretly headed towards Eric's direction.

He was, after all, my prospective underling. Even if he hadn't accepted my identity yet, he shouldn't have died so miserably!

When Yu Ling arrived, the blood hunters who had injured Eric were surrounding him, watching helplessly as the black-haired vampire slowly turned into nothingness under the corrosive effects of the holy water. He was dying, and Yu Ling saw this with perfect clarity.

Her red skirt fluttered, tracing a beautiful arc in the air. Her long, wine-red hair stood out starkly against the mist formed by the energy. Yu Ling, now back in her true form, gracefully arrived, her beauty breathtaking.

Upon seeing Yu Ling's arrival, the Blood Hunters warily drew their weapons, preparing to fight the beautiful young lady who seemed to have ill intentions.

Yu Ling looked at them and sneered, "He is the man I have chosen. Humans, leave now... and I may spare your lives."

"You're here to save him? Forgive my bluntness, but he's already been hit by my special bullet, and it's only a matter of time before he dies."

The strongest leader stepped forward and addressed Yu Ling, but before he could even get close to her, he was repelled by a powerful aura.

"He will not die, because I have come."

...She's incredibly strong, stronger than any vampire he's ever encountered! The Blood Hunter became cautious; this beautiful vampire lady was definitely not someone to be trifled with.

The battle with Eric had already exhausted most of his strength, and he himself might not be able to defeat this strange and mysterious vampire in his full condition. It was best not to start a conflict at this time.

He always followed the principle of fighting if he could win and running away if he couldn't. When he encountered Blood Hunters again, he would retreat decisively, leaving Eric to Yu Ling.

But they were right, Eric was indeed beyond saving. His life was gradually fading away in his calm state, and his already slow-beating heart became even quieter.

Slicing open her palm, Yu Ling evenly smeared her blood on the wound. Even consuming the power of the holy water could only gradually slow his death, since vampires could only use such special healing power on themselves.

"Eric, you really are a handful. I hope that when you wake up, you won't let down the spot I wasted for you."

Between saving her and not saving her, Yu Ling, who was obsessed with looks, weighed the options based on the other person's usual behavior towards her.

Despite the fact that the other party always believed that his vampire identity was a burden, turning him from a human into a blood-sucking monster that everyone feared, he preferred to escape reality.

But if he is willing to take on more danger for Yu Ling, Yu Ling will not let him die on the road while trying to buy time for her.

"Come on, poor thing, open your mouth..." Yu Ling pinched Eric's cold jaw, pried open his teeth, and seeing that he didn't look like he could swallow on his own, she cut her fingertip and put it directly into his mouth, letting it slide down.

The fangs didn't pierce his neck; instead, she gently nibbled at his wrist, a sensation that made Eric feel as if he were floating on clouds.

"Honestly, we didn't have much stock to begin with, and I've used up a lot of it just to save you."

Yu Ling's sapphire necklace began to dim. She had used this gem to scare the Blood Hunters at the beginning. This time, she made a contract with Eric that was no different from Karenna's, and used up all the remaining stock.

"But why does the blood in this sapphire have a different aura?" Yu Ling had long forgotten that she had secretly spat Eric's blood into the gem. Just as she was wondering, Eric in her arms opened his eyes.

"Who are you?"

A rose pattern bloomed on his wrist. Eric looked at the familiar yet unfamiliar red figure and felt an overwhelming sense of closeness, as if she were more important than anyone or anything in the world, making him genuinely want to get closer to her.

"Poor thing, how did you get yourself into this state after being captured by the Blood Hunters? Even if you don't want to live anymore, don't let those humans get away with it!"

For example, becoming someone's underling is a good career path.

Yu Ling thought to herself with delight, wondering if Eric would be shocked that the little girl he took in had become a big shot, and whether he would be convinced of her worth because of her life-saving grace, and have a bright future where Eric would go through fire and water for her.

But Eric, whose emotional intelligence is practically zero, immediately asked, "Are you... Klein's mother?"

It's no wonder he thought that way. Humans who have been contracted have a natural obedience to their masters, just like a chick that has just hatched and sees the first animal it sees. They easily regard the other person as their closest parent.

However, the original owner had never used this skill, and Yu Ling had no way of knowing how the other person felt. Her mind was filled with—Huh? Am I my mom? ???

Very good, after "I am my child", she has gained a new title.

"What? Do I look old?" With a stunningly beautiful face and long, wine-red hair that accentuated her fair skin, how could she be a mother?!

"No, you're beautiful... I'm so sorry..."

Having been tricked in a daze, Eric wanted to apologize without thinking. Why did his heart clench whenever the other person frowned?

"I'm giving you three days to come to terms with reality, Eric."

Seeing that the other person seemed to have survived, Yu Ling carried him back to the castle in a princess carry. Before parting, she whispered to Eric, her cheek close to his.

"Take a good look at my face. You should know who I am. I'll come find you when I'm not busy, you poor thing. Whether you accept it or not, I'm already your master."

Following Yu Ling's gaze, Eric also saw the rose mark on his wrist, but he felt no dissatisfaction, only unease because of Yu Ling's departure.

Yu Ling didn't want to hear any more annoying words. She thought that since she had already left Rubis, she might as well go and see how Karenna was doing. With the markings on her, she could teleport back and forth at any time, so she wasn't afraid of delaying her journey. She disappeared in a flash.

Fortunately, she reacted quickly, otherwise she could still hear Eric's muttering.

"My God, she's so beautiful and charming, she must be very young, she can't possibly be Klein's mother! Could she be... Klein's sister?"

Very well, Eric really couldn't have guessed that he was actually less than a fraction of Yu Ling's age!

Karena, who was unaware of her new friend, was just about to go to bed when she was suddenly pressed down by Yu Ling, who fell from the sky.

Oh my back!!!