Chapter 297 Striking a Deal

Chapter 297 Striking a Deal

'Looks like someone did their homework.' Alice giggled, which infuriated me. Something about her tone made it sound like she was the one in control.

'You better have an explanation, you sick vampire.' Knowing the truth, I didn't know how this was supposed to convince me. If anything, it made me want to reject this side of me knowing it came about through such disgusting methods.

'It is indeed a dark history that people like you with an intact moral compass would look down upon, but that is why I am talking to you. For reference, I don't talk to your gramps. The fool is not even aware that I am alive.' Alice caught my attention, but how can I even trust her? She has tried so many times to turn me into a vampire, yet now she wants to negotiate.

'Fufu~, remember, I know what you are thinking, and yes you can trust me, although my words are not enough to convince you I'm sure. Still, I've decided that you are the one to inherit my powers. The reason why is because you are the first person to ever resist my control, even when you are so close to me.' Before I could even speak, she had already answered my questions, further proving that she could indeed read my mind.

'I see, but what's in it for me? As far as I know, the last thing I want to do is be associated with you. What makes you think after reading the journal that I will be on your side?' I found it ridiculous, but I was willing to hear out her offer before deciding to completely ignore her. I wasn't about to turn down power that I could get for free, which may help me kill Teivel.

'I like how you think, hehe~. Personally, I want you to hate me, that's why I encouraged you to read. Because in order to take my power, I need you to kill me and rid me of this world.' I raised an eyebrow, now actually considering whatever deal Alice had.

'Interesting, what happened to preserving the Dahlia bloodline? I would think that after going to such lengths, your love for us Dahlias wouldn't die, but it seems things have changed.'

'Like I'd care after 2000 years. There is a bit of history that the journal kept out, and it's the fact that your family has betrayed me.'

'Go on.' I was fully intrigued by what Alice had to say since perhaps our goals are actually similar. Slowly, I was becoming convinced that Alice would indeed help me. It might be a risk to believe every word that comes out her mouth, but taking that leap could be key to exterminating this traitorous family of mine.

'Fufu~ of course. So about 100 years ago I decided that I wanted to die. It's normal for us vampires to entomb ourselves after we've had enough of life, but the gods had a different plan. A person named Klaus showed up needing me to turn him into a vampire.'

'The Pope?'

'Yes, that bastard. I, of course refused because human blood is disgusting and I didn't like his face. It screamed issues, and I wasn't about to get involved. But who knew that the gods favoured him, leading me to lose the battle!' By the tone of her voice, Alice was clearly frustrated that she had lost, but there wasn't much she could do. Klaus was blessed with divine powers, which happened to be a major weakness for vampires.

'And guess what!? Your damn great-grandfather took that chance to seal me with my own magic! The seal prevented me from taking my own life and forced me to feed mana to Klaus whenever he fucking needs it. All in the name of his stupid experiments to try and bring back his lover, who didn't even come from this world! How fucked up is that!?' Alice shared a bit of information regarding Klaus's goal, but I believe Freja or Elaina have already informed us that he was trying to resurrect someone.

'I certainly agree it was scummy of them, but compared to what you did, it's kind of tame.' Even though Alice's actions occurred 2,000 years ago, I was not going to allow myself to forget them.

'Of fuck off, you're just as crazy as me over that silver-haired kitsune.' It occurred to me briefly that if I fully embraced my craziness, I would have probably gone to such lengths like Alice. However, unlike her, I never crossed that line and kept myself in check.

'Whatever, Can you tell me more about Klaus' plans?' I wasn't going to bite back anymore, as so far Alice has been honest with everything she told me... at least from what I could tell.

'Sure~, he plans to summon a tier 10 demon and sacrifice the entire continent in order to revive his mistress.' Alice casually dropped Klaus' plan, leaving me dumbfounded.

'That would explain the summoning circle I was almost sacrificed for. How long do we even have before then?' It was a lot to digest as Klaus was literally going to bring the end of the world for love, which was more insane than me and Alice combined.

'If you kill me, it will be a major setback to his plan~.' Alice was fully aware of the overall plan for why I came here and I couldn't deny that killing her was appealing. The only issue I had was what would happen to me if I did inherit Alice's power.

'Give me more details about this summoning.' I wasn't going to accept taking her power until I got all the details. It's easy to just say the big bad villain wants to end the world, so I needed to make sure she wasn't making it all up as she goes.

*Sigh* 'Do I have to tell you everything~?' Alice began to get playful, which I assumed was her attempt to make me accept killing her for the information.

'Then I won't kill you and our conversation ends here.' I retorted back with a threat hoping it had enough leverage. Alice was a variable that I never expected, so it isn't like my original plan will be affected.

'Urgh, fine, that summoning circle is one of hundreds that are littered throughout the continent. As we speak, I am being used to power one of the major summoning circles that connects all of the circles in the Fox Realm. Once all the continent is connected and Klaus flips the switch, it will summon a being akin to a demi-god which will destroy everything in its path.'

'I have no idea how he got that spell, all I know is that gods are real and they are helping him. This is everything I know, so what do you say? Will you become my little vampire princess and inherit my powers?' Alice gave out the last piece of invaluable information she had. If everything she said was correct, then I might have no choice but to trust Alice considering the severity of the situation.

'You're going to have to tell me what will happen after I inherit your powers. Also, you'll have to wait a few days. I want to confirm that the other summoning circles exist and only then will I trust you.' I figured I could let Shaman know what I've learned and have her report back to me if Alice's information is true.

It will also be a good chance to speak to Shaman, as I already miss her and need to have my dose before going to bed.

'Such a picky girl, but I like it~. I'll tell you once you trust me, but for now I'll leave you alone. I'm running out of the very little mana I have left so after all those questions of yours I need to recharge for a bit.'

'See you in a day or two then.' I said my goodbyes, which felt odd as not too long ago I was on the verge of despising Alice, but now she has become a great source of information and possibly even power.

'Bye-bye, my soon-to-be princess vampire~. Also, as a bonus for being such a good girl and listening I'll inform you, your grandpa isn't actually watching you, neither do the maids report to him. ' Alice finally vanished with her playful attitude, and I was brought back to reality.

I didn't realise it, but when talking to Alice I completely zoned out.

'She really is trying to win me over.' I smiled and turned to Yumi who hadn't moved an inch from the door.

'I guess I'll take this first risk and test if Alice was lying.' Treating the maids nicely was something I could easily be reprimanded, or maybe even 're-education'. Still, worst-case scenario I'll just revert back to being a bitch.

"Yumi, sorry if I scared you." I wanted to apologise first since she is quite the timid type, and I couldn't imagine how terrified she was.

"W-what? Why are you apologising, Mistress?" I almost choked at the words Mistress, but it surprisingly had a nice ring to it.

'I wonder how Shaman will sound calling me Mistress.' I blushed at the thought, but I needed to bring my attention back to Yumi.

"Because I can, but please relax around me Yumi, you won't be punished for it." I watched as Yumi looked at me with confusion, wondering if this was some kind of prank.

"R-really?"

"Yes really, why don't you have a seat?"