Chapter 9- Serendipity Inn (9)
Noticing the bloody smell, a smile suddenly adorned her beautiful face
Was she gonna witness something good today?
She slowly pushed open the door and looked outside, and there—she saw that man she had her eyes on in the garden before
He looked more exhausted and haggard than when he appeared in the day, clutching his bleeding forehead, she noticed that he had lost his glasses, he was leaning against a tree, looking blankly at the moon
He was completely still, if it weren't for the rhythmic fall and rise of his chest she would've thought he died standing
Wait, from his appearance doesn't he look like a player? Injured and bleeding, a sign that he had just engaged in some kind of altercation as for what kind? Who knows maybe he tripped on his shoes and his head made an intimate contact with some rock
Looking like a mess but is still calm enough to admire the moon
Isn't this a dead giveaway? Only players that are confident they won't die instantly would act like this, they are usually dependent on their skills or system support that include consuming points to heal wounds or buying potions to regain vitality, only they would have this level of zen
Isn't this a chance to complete her task?
[SPECIAL TASK: GAIN THEIR TRUST 1/5]
[ADDITIONAL TASK: KILL THEM AFTER ACQUIRING THEIR TRUST 0/4]
[SUPPLEMENTARY TASK: (PERMISSION TO FAIL) CHOOSE ONE TO KILL YOU 0/1]
She walked towards him slowly, when she noticed him looking over, she timely displayed a look of fear and hesitation
Slowly inching in his direction she spoke in a quiet voice
"Do you need some help?"
[SPECIAL TASK: GAIN THEIR TRUST 2/5]
???
That easy?
Really just like that?
Looking at him carefully she saw his somewhat dazed appearance while looking at her face
"..."
Is your trust this cheap? Saw a pretty woman and you immediately judged they're trustworthy? Is this how your mother raised you?
No she couldn't think like this, this was people's normal reaction when they see her otherworldly visage
It was Clyde that was odd, because of him she had doubted her own beauty
Regaining the confidence she didn't know she lost, she suddenly had the idea of checking whether he fit the requirement to resolve her debuff
It was approaching midnight and Clyde was nowhere to be seen, forcing her to make do with what's in front of her
Wait why did that sound weird?
Quickly shaking that out of her head she slowly approached him while flashing him a smile that could win a world record for being the most lovely smile to ever exist
She gently removed the hands covering his head injury
"Let me treat your wound for you okay?"
His eyes sharply focused on her and his morbidly pale face suddenly gained a bit of redness
Noticing this, Elaine had a sudden realization
He was nearsighted
But he had let down his guard when he couldn't even see her properly
Giving him another look, she smiled in satisfaction
Not bad young man, you have great taste
Stroking his hand she she slowly led him inside the inn, like a siren dragging a sailor to a watery grave, she was leading him to his doom
While the one getting led, happily followed—ignorant of what awaits him
Entering her room, she sat him on her bed before closing the door
[SKILL 'INTUITION' ACTIVE]
[SKILL 'LUCKY BAG' IN EFFECT]
"What's your name?"
"M-mark Robert"
Elaine was suddenly struck with a feeling, a sign of her skills doing their magic
This man fit the requirement
Wonderful
[ARCANE AUGMENT 'VAMPIRIC FANGS' EQUIPPED]
She took the medical kit in her room and took some disinfectants, bandages, cotton and antibiotic ointment
She had to treat his wound first, it would be terrible if he suddenly died whilst she was sucking his blood, causing her to fail one of the requirements of traditional feasting
She first stopped the bleeding by applying gentle but firm pressure on the wound with a clean cloth, she then slowly cleaned his wound with the disinfectant, after making sure there was no dirt left, she applied the ointment
Throughout the process, Mark was silent, only looking at her in a daze and wincing a little when she cleaned and applied medicine to his wounds
After dressing his injury in sterile bandages, she checked if he developed a fever
Temperature normal, great
11:54
She doesn't have much time left
"Mark, don't you think you need to repay me?"
She said softly, her lips curving into a subtle smile.
He swallowed, uncertain. "H-how?"
Leaning closer, her voice dropped to an alluring whisper
"Just close your eyes and I'll do the rest."
Without asking questions, he obediently followed her words, she chuckled quietly
Her gaze flickered to his damp skin– sweat clinging to his neck and shoulder. Thinking that this was the place that'll touch her mouth later she almost cringed back in disgust
She then reached for a clean cloth, wiping the areas with distaste
Making sure they were clean, she bent to his neck, her lips barely grazing his skin until they found the pulse throbbing with blood. Her fangs glinted faintly in the silver moonlight filtering through the window. With precise control, she pierced his vein, releasing the Sanguine Ecstasy into his bloodstream.
Almost immediately, his body shivered, a warmth blooming beneath his skin, slow and insistent. He stirred, a flicker of discomfort crossing his expression
"W-wait, this feels weir-"
His words cut short by an ambiguous sound escaping him, he quickly covered his mouth, startled.
Feeling the venom taking effect, she began to draw blood, her mouth gentle yet purposeful. His protests weakened, replaced by quickened breaths and trembling hands that first tried to push her away
Struggling weakly he soon became overwhelmed with heat and weakness, clinging to her for support, accompanying his hot gasps were soft mumbling
"I-it's... hot,"
His face flushed, eyes covered in mist, looking somewhat dazed
Fully leaning against her, he sought the coolness of her skin, nestling closer as if seeking refuge from his own burning sensations.
Elaine felt disgusted with the blood that entered her mouth, that coppery taste almost made her vomit, and worst she had to swallow it
While restraining her urge to throw up, the body under her started struggling, his temperature so hot it seemed to burn her
He was mumbling something quietly
"M-more please, do more, it's so hot"
Fuck
Feeling his dangerous temperature, she knew he would be in danger if she continued to remain passive
Feeling a vein burst in her forehead, she moved her hand
***
[DEBUFF 'VAMPIRIC LUST' TEMPORARILY RESOLVED]
"Ugh"
She washed her hands in the sink with a terrifyingly dark face
She should've knocked him out, no if she did, the system wouldn't consider it then all her efforts would be for nothing as it didn't conform to the standards of traditional feasting, it was already being generous when it let the ceremony pass without the involvement of intercourse
Damn it, damn it, damn it!
She didn't maintain her hands to be this soft and beautiful for this kind of thing!
Glaring at the messy sheets on her bed and that conspicuous stain, she turned her head in revulsion
Fuck
She massaged her temples and asked for room cleaning, she had already sent that man from where she had found him
She had thrown him back in the backyard when he passed out, she wanted to kill him to progress her task, but she decided against it when she thought of her debuff
When he had struggled last night, it it weren't for him being exhausted and weak from injury, she would've broken her fangs in his attempts to break free
If it was Clyde with his build and strength, unless he willingly cooperated with her, she could kiss her 700 points goodbye
Thinking about it again she fumed
It had the audacity to charge 700 points for this kind of durability? She would definitely file a complaint!
Walking out of her room she suddenly came face to face with brown eyes
"..."
The owner of those brown eyes was a woman with brown hair woven into a single braid, the woman seemed startled upon seeing her, unable to react for a few seconds
[SPECIAL TASK: GAIN THEIR TRUST 3/5]