Chapter 1028 Iris's Moon Child
Irises, Les Eygeans.
Law University, Seminary.
It wasn't even midnight yet, the clock had just reached 10. Even for the people of Avalon, it was still far from bedtime... but for the people of Iris, it was the perfect time for good people to sleep.
As night falls, the Moon Children emerge to bask in the moonlight. The assassins who roam the dark night also begin their movements. Anyone outside at this moment risks death.
It is for this reason that "nightlife" at Iris means rebellion and popularity - precisely because this action itself means danger, it means being in the minority and challenging survival itself... Therefore, it is a very "cool" behavior.
Iris people always move forward knowing the danger.
And many of them dream of becoming the Son of the Moon.
According to the knowledge passed down in Iris, if bitten by a Moon Child, one might become a Moon Child himself - although the actual ritual to become a Moon Child is actually a secret passed down among the Moon Children themselves, this does not prevent people from dreaming.
From the perspective of the Iris people, things actually go like this: they're approached at night by a handsome or beautiful stranger—usually someone of the opposite sex, but someone with a particular interest is not excluded. Then, after a pleasant game, their blood is sucked... and according to street legend, this process is usually accompanied by intense pleasure.
Then, they become new Moonchildren, joining a secretive social circle of Iris's most influential figures. They sever their ties with ordinary lives and easily acquire wealth and power. And without effort, they gain extraordinary powers and even immortality...
——But in fact, anyone with a little calmness would realize that this is nothing more than a deliberate cultural offensive promoted by the Children of the Moon. They use this to enjoy hunting at night and to dispel the vigilance of others, just like the nobles who have to constantly maintain their hunting grounds.
If becoming a Moon Child is so easy and has such benefits, why are there so few of them? Why does Hawkeye target them? Why are Moon Children considered monsters, worthy of fear and vigilance?
Although logically speaking, the rumors are full of loopholes...most people will not seek the truth behind the rumors.
Even if you're half skeptical at first, as more and more people around you believe it, you'll be dragged into it, even if it's just to maintain your social circle. After all, no one has ever really gotten into trouble. It's even possible that someone knows a real example of someone rising in social status after becoming a Moon Child.
As a devotee of the Moon Child, Zula is a person who "would rather believe it than not". She fanatically pursues the power of the Moon Child and longs to gain immortality by becoming the Moon Child.
According to Zula's previous habit, he would wander outside every night when he had nothing to do. In fact, he was deliberately trying to get into trouble, to see if there was a chance to become the Son of the Moon.
She had no classes today, and three groups of friends had invited her out for a night out. But no matter who invited her, Zula remained firmly indoors each time. A few curious girls even thought she was on a date with her lover and wanted to come in to see what was going on, but she refused.
——Although she is indeed very playful and doesn't care much about her own life.
But since he had agreed to protect Mia, Zula would not sneak out.
"But, it's really boring..."
The blonde girl sighed.
The summer night was too hot for Iris to wear any clothes. Her roommate was already fast asleep, and she had no intention of going out, so she simply lay on the sofa in the living room.
But at this moment, there was a sudden knock on the living room window.
Zula suddenly woke up, a trace of panic in his eyes.
...Is anyone there?
She was suddenly in hesitation - should she run away immediately or put on her clothes first?
Just as his brain went into a state of panic, Zula instinctively pulled a blanket over himself, trying to cover himself, as if to hide himself.
But that's impossible—
The next moment, a dense swarm of bats rushed in like a tsunami, drowning Zula's screams directly back into the room!
The bats gathered together, transforming into a group of Moon Children with crimson eyes and sharp fangs. Among them were six men and three women. They were all dressed in luxurious clothing, and just by looking at their appearance, one could tell they were important figures.
"Is that... the Son of the Dragon?"
After being frightened, Zula quickly realized the identities of those people.
She felt surprised for a moment - after all, she had never been able to find those vampire nobles no matter how hard she looked, but now they appeared before her.
But soon, she realized something was wrong.
Because the exposed skin of those children of the moon was emitting wisps of white smoke.
They were like a smoldering furnace, with smoke rising from all their orifices—even just looking at them could make one feel the pain. The annoyance and pain on the faces of the Moon Children made Zula realize that it wasn't an illusion.
...As a seminary at the Law University, they're quite impressive. At least it's not that easy for Moon Child to get in.
Even if it is a painful way to get in... I'm afraid this is not a trip.
There was a burly, red-haired male vampire whose body emitted the most white smoke, and he looked extremely painful.
After seeing Zula on the sofa, he was stunned for a moment, and then his eyes suddenly showed surprise and greed.
"Someone! I can't hold it anymore, I need to take a breath first... I need to take a breath, sir!"
His voice was trembling, almost manic. The muscles on his face were all tense, and his aggressive gaze made Zula feel not the slightest bit of excitement, but only fear.
——Puff.
With a dull sound, the tall and thin Son of the Moon crushed the head of the strong Son of the Moon with just one hand.
"Calm down, Charlie. This guy is still useful."
A cold and hoarse voice sounded.
The strong moon child called Charlie stood there unsteadily, his body not dead even though he had lost his head.
But the blood gathered together and turned into a new head.
"Even if you want to eat, it's not your turn. Do you have any rules? If you do it again, everyone will eat you first."
A sharp, sarcastic female voice rang out, "Everyone here is older than you. You're only being brought here to be gilded by the Earl's order. But don't take the Earl's favor for granted... Newborn, get out of the way."
It was a female Moon Child with a thorn tattoo on her neck.
She looked to be only two or three years older than Zula.
However, her appearance wasn't particularly beautiful, just rather attractive. At least, there was a stark difference between her and the instantly recognisable beauty of Zula... Consequently, when he saw Zula, his eyes flashed with unmistakable cruelty and jealousy.
"How cute, little girl..."
Her voice was sweet: "Do you have a boyfriend?"
“…Yes, I got it…”
Zula responded tremblingly.
——Actually, no. Of course, if you count lovers, then yes.
She responded this way only because she instinctively hoped that these words would scare these people away... although Zula herself knew that it was impossible.
"Oh~"
The female Moon Child said in a long, sarcastic tone, "Do you mind... having a few more tonight? Hot ones, I'll devour you completely..."
“Woo… woo…”
Zula's teeth chattered with fear. Tears welled in her eyes, and her mind was devoid of admiration or veneration for the Moon Child. All that remained was the desire to survive and despair.
"...It's really good. I feel pity for it."
A cold voice came from a female Moon Child who was obviously much more beautiful than the other one.
She had long, silky black hair, and squinted her eyes as she looked at Zula, her voice soft and light: "You cry easily... You're so gentle and weak, but you're really lovable.
"—Lord Zeller, I want her face afterward, is that okay?"
She turned to the "lord" and asked, "This face is quite cute. If it were made into a mask, perhaps the Count would like it."
"It doesn't matter. It's up to you."
The tall and thin Moon Child, with prominent cheekbones and sunken cheeks, responded coldly: "But you have to keep him alive - ask all the questions you need to ask first, Miss Hawkins. And, over there - don't be lazy, are you ready for the ceremony?"
"Oh, I'll do it right away."
"The isolation process is complete... Now the outside world is isolated."
The two Sons of the Moon who were blocking the window and the door respectively responded in succession.
As they spoke, a crimson curtain of light spread from beneath their feet, illuminating the entire room in a dark crimson. It was like a filter. Enshrouded in that curtain of light, the white smoke from the Moon Children ceased to emanate. Even "Charlie," the strongest yet weakest, breathed a sigh of relief, his gaze noticeably calmer.
Zula, who was also trapped in the barrier, was coughing violently.
She felt a strong smell of blood constantly entering her mouth and nose.
It felt like her gums were bleeding, or like she was having a tooth pulled - the sweet and fishy smell of blood made her instinctively want to vomit, but she lost her breath and could only cough non-stop.
Under her desperate gaze, the coldest and most beautiful Moon Child, "Miss Hawkins", walked over and lifted her chin.
Then Miss Hawkins bared her fangs and was about to lower her head to kiss Zula's neck.
The Moon Child's curse can easily take away someone's sanity, and the Enchanted Kiss is irresistible to mortals.
——But at this moment.
The crimson floor in front of her suddenly turned back to its original clear moonlight.
Miss Hawkins's eyes fixed, she suddenly let go of Zula and jumped back!
Just now, a strong premonition of death accompanied by inexplicable fear struck my heart——
(End of this chapter)
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