Chapter 247: Luciel

The reason she said this is that she had no control over the attack.

For example, normally she would modify the ice shard into something like drill bits before shooting it out.

She also gave some spin on the projectile to enhance the speed and damage.

But with this one, there was nothing she could do, making it useless in a real fight between cultivators.

Even the mana gun from Alex's world do more damage, and more useful than this.

"You're right if it's in a direct fight. But if we mix this with rune, it will give us a lot of possibilities," Alex had learned some basic runes from Vesa, but none of it was useful in their current situation.

Now, if he combined it with the gemstone, he could make something very destructive.

The area around them was filled with life force as long as he used a rune to absorb and point it toward the gemstone, then added some mechanism to target the attack, it would be like a turret with infinite ammo.

"If you think you can make it useful, it's good then. By the way, next time don't suggest a novel that's only good halfway through."

Alex let out a chuckle; he just wanted to comment when Patricia reported to him what had happened.

"I think we need to go to Elvira's house," Alex mumbled.

"Why? Did something happen?"

Alex told MingYue what had happened. "She recognized Patricia, then one of her eyes turned crimson. Based on what you told me, it feels like a soul is trying to possess her body."

"Let's check it out to make sure. If this is a real vampire, it means she is weakened now. Otherwise, she would have no need to hijack other bodies." Searᴄh the NôvelFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

They then made their way toward Elvira's mansion. Outside

At that moment, Elvira had just finished purchasing the Vitae to replace the stolen goods. When she wanted to return to the mansion to prepare the wagon, a familiar presence appeared, blocking her path.

"S-sovereign," Elvira said in a panic. She didn't do what Alex told her to do; instead, she loitered around in her own territory. Usually, any sovereign would punish her for this.

In front of her, Alex and MingYue appeared, wearing hoods, making only Elvira able to see their crimson eyes.

Alex raised his finger to his lips. "Shh… bring us to your house."

Elvira was confused by their sudden appearance and the order but decided not to ask. There were many thoughts in her mind.

It didn't take long for them to reach the place, with Alfred waiting in the courtyard. He had already prepared the wagon for Elvira's needs.

As they were inside Elvira's house now, Alex took off his hoodie, making everyone in the place lower their heads.

The crimson eyes and Elvira's attitude were enough for them to know they had honorary guests.

"Greetings, two sovereigns, welcome to our humble abode," Alfred said with a bow, as he didn't know the sovereigns' names. He didn't address Elvira, since it's considered rude to give respect to others while a sovereign is there.

Even though he couldn't see MingYue's face, based on their actions, he was sure she was also a sovereign.

But Alex and MingYue didn't care about their etiquette.

"Elvira, bring us to your mother," Alex ordered.

Normally, Elvira would just follow his order, but since this concerned her mother, she didn't, even if it was a sovereign. "I am sorry, sovereign, but what do you want with my mother?" she asked while locking eyes with Alex.

Her gaze communicated that she was prepared to fight to the death if they had ill will.

Seeing this, Alex smirked, "Don't you want to cure your mother?"

Elvira's worry quickly erased as she froze at the sudden question. She didn't know why a sovereign knew about her mother, even more, why they bothered offering to cure her.

Based on her understanding, sovereigns only do things when something benefits them, not to mention the current situation.

"I am sorry to be presumptuous, but sovereign, why?" She asked as she wanted to find out their motive; she still didn't believe they had really come only to cure her mother.

"You will understand when you see it; it's complicated. Now don't waste any more time."

Elvira hesitated; she didn't know what to say. Logically she knew she couldn't deny them a meeting with her mother, but it was her mother; she didn't want to just say yes without making sure everything was okay.

Hearing their conversation, Alfred interjected, despite knowing it wasn't his place. He decided to take a risk, since it was better than having the sovereign get angry. "Sovereign, let me guide you to Lady Luciel's chamber."

"Show me the way," Alex replied.

Throughout all this, MingYue didn't say anything; her senses were focused on detecting any danger around them.

They started walking in the hallway while Elvira followed from behind, looking at Alex and MingYue, her mind busy thinking about the possibilities. She also whispered to one of the maids to tell her father what had happened, so he could prepare for the worst and not come out to meet the sovereign.

Meanwhile, the closer they got to the chamber, the more Alex and MingYue could feel something.

They could tell there was a true vampire inside the room. Although the presence was small.

It's like their blood was telling them about this.

'Is this one of the perks of a progenitor?' MingYue asked.

'I think so, all vampire races come from progenitors; it's not weird we could feel their presence even though we haven't fully transformed. But this is good news; it will come

in handy to locate any vampire survivors.'

'Yes, but don't get dependent on it, Alex. Who knows if they now have a method to escape detection.'

'Don't worry, I have learned not to completely believe all sensory abilities, last time I met those undead creatures.' Alex replied with a sigh at MingYue's mind.

After they got close to the door, Alfred ordered the guards to leave the premises.

He did this on his own initiative, ordering them to bring Elvira's father his suggestion. To leave the area with Elvira's brother just in case they couldn't survive.

Alfred knew if the Sovereign did something to hurt Lady Luciel, Elvira would throw all logic to the wind. She would go feral and attack with everything she got, even if that meant suicide.

At that time, Alfred only hoped he could talk some sense into her. He doubted Alex and MingYue came with any goodwill, as usually, it's something bad that always happens when sovereigns come unannounced.