Vampire Count
Vampire Count's Mansion (2)
민유리
...I don't know why you're asking me out this time, but I don't like it.
Taehyung looked in a bad mood.
김태형
...then just rot away here for the rest of your life
Taehyung stood up, his eyes cold on the outside, even though he was like a little kid who kept begging for a toy but couldn't get it.
전정국
That won't do, Taehyung
김태형
Huh?! Why! There must have been a barrier!
전정국
Didn't you know? I'm a Duke's servant. With my master's help, there's nothing I can't do. Even a Count's barrier is just that.
Taehyung cursed under his breath. He knew that Jungkook worked at the Duke's house, Jimin had told him. But why hadn't he considered it?
전정국
The glass belongs to our master. You know the punishment for stealing the property of the upper class, right?
김태형
The food wasn't branded!
전정국
Of course. Yuri isn't a creature kept in prison, bred to give blood. No, she's not even food in the first place.
김태형
what?
전정국
...It's none of your business. And, a duke? A duke who even holds royalty in his hands? Framing someone for a crime they didn't commit is like twisting the hand of a newborn.
김태형
Ugh...
전정국
I see you understand. Then let me ask you one thing.
전정국
I asked you what you thought of Yuri. What do you think? Is she still just prey?
김태형
........
After a long silence, the answer was, "I don't know." Jungkook chuckled.
전정국
Well then, let's do this. I'll take Yuri home first. Tell her to decide whether or not to give blood. And you have to see our master.
Taehyung's expression was not good, but he obediently boarded the carriage to the Duke's residence.
전정국
Hand him over to the master. He'll know when I say Kim Taehyung. And... if he runs away, don't chase him or catch him. Just go straight to the master and report. As a baronet, you're not someone I should challenge.
김태형
Don't run away
전정국
We'll have to wait and see. Okay, let's go, Yuri.
Jungkook hugged Yuri, and Taehyung's face contorted. Yuri stuck her tongue out at Taehyung and wrapped her arms around Jungkook's neck. She could feel Taehyung's aggressive gestures from behind, trying to cool his temper.
전정국
Well then, let's meet later at the master's mansion.
Jungkook spread his wings and flew towards the apartment.
전정국
Okay, you're here, Yuri.
민유리
Yeah,
전정국
Wait... aren't you going to get in trouble with your mom for staying out all night? Should I tell her that you were with me?
민유리
...I would appreciate it if you could do that.
Yuri trembled with anxiety.
Bbit, bit, bit, ti-ri-rik
민유리
D, I'm back..
김 여사
Where! Where have you been! You didn't even tell Mom and now you're staying out all night?
As expected, Mrs. Kim's eyes lit up and she raised her hand. Just as her fist was about to touch Yuri, Jeong-guk grabbed her arm.
전정국
....Please stop it
김 여사
Huh?! I, Jeon Jungkook...
전정국
(Do it naturally, it'll be difficult if our Yuri gets suspicious)
김 여사
(What, what were you guys bringing?)
전정국
(Yes, is there any problem?)
김 여사
First, come in.
Yuri entered the house, relieved that she wasn't being scolded.
전정국
Aunt, my family and Yuri were together. I was originally planning to send you off after playing, but it got late so I stopped. I forgot to call. Sorry.
김 여사
Oh, no. That could be true^^
Yuri felt puzzled, watching Mrs. Kim laugh so strangely. Come to think of it, Mrs. Kim had been strangely weak toward Jungkook ever since they were kids. Wait a minute... When did I meet Jungkook?
Yuri buried the nagging doubts deep in her mind. Right now, the mere presence of Kim Taehyung and the vampire was overwhelming.
김 여사
Okay, it's been a while since you came here, so would you like to have a cup of tea?
전정국
No, it's okay. I have to go right away.
김 여사
Oh... really? Okay. I guess I should go.
Meanwhile, Taehyung goes to the Duke's mansion.
김태형
...as expected of a duke
하인
Any problem?
김태형
No, that's not what I meant. I'm just saying that the mansion is definitely beautiful.
The mansion itself was different. Who could possibly own this mansion, rivaling the grandeur of a royal palace?
Taehyung quickened his pace as his curiosity grew stronger.
- Reception room
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Nice to meet you... Vampire Count Kim Taehyung. The protagonist who touched mine without knowing it~