Chapter 69 69: Demand

"Progenitor Castiel, right?" The young lady asked. "It's certainly good to be in the presence of someone like you."

"Who are you?" Atlas inquired. The young lady had recognized them all, which even Carlisle couldn't do. Meanwhile, they didn't know who she was.

She appeared to be an ordinary human who was really special to Carlisle for some reason. Previously, he had assumed that she was probably Carlisle's feeding bag since there were Vampires who did prefer to keep a human they preferred the taste of.

The way he gave her importance, it certainly seemed that Carlisle loved her blood so much and didn't want to lose her. There appeared to be no other reason why someone like him would take care of a human so well, but that didn't seem to be the case anymore.

If that were the case, then the lady would've been happy that she was saved from the clutches of Carlisle. She would also be scared of the one who was strong enough to kill Carlisle. Instead of being scared, she was sitting in their presence and talking to them like they were nothing. That's not how someone who was scared acted.

There was certainly more to what met the eyes, and he wanted to know what it was. All those answers were hidden in the identity of the young lady.

"Who am I? That's a good question." Yovana folded her arms. "Why don't you take a guess? I guessed all your identities. I'm sure someone like you who lived through a millennium would know more."

"Lilith, it doesn't seem like she is going to answer. Bring her out of the ward so I can talk to her... Nicely."

"Lord Castiel, are you sure you want to send her to me? I'm sure Lady Lilith is capable enough to catch me, but if I were you, I wouldn't do it. Especially since I'm the only one who knows where your so-called sister really is."

"Don't worry; she won't kill you. She will just bring you out without harming you."

"Well, for that she would have to get to me, won't she?" Yovana brought a small piece of paper out of her pocket. "As I told you, I wouldn't send anyone to the throne if I was in your place."

Lilith saw the piece of paper and instantly understood what that was.

"Lilith, you know what that is?" Atlas asked the all-knowing witch. Unlike her, he hadn't seen the entire world before. He didn't know what many things were, but if she was flashing that paper with such confidence, it surely wasn't going to be something useless.

Even Lancaster was curious about what that paper was.

"That's a Spell Formation..." Lilith answered. "One thought of hers, and she will teleport to some other place. No wonder this girl is so arrogant and calm. She has that formation spell."

"But if I'm not wrong, that paper isn't the actual formation. It is most probably a key that is in sync with the throne. The real formation must be under the throne," she further theorized.

"Ah, as expected of Lady Lilith. You certainly know a lot." Yovana nodded in agreement, confirming all the theories of Lilith. "The paper is just a medium to make it easier for me. Out of all three that are there, only one person is fast enough to get to me before I could use the teleportation."

"And that's you, Lord Castiel. That's why I had to use the Warding Spell to stop you. You can get through the ward, but by the time you do, I can disappear. Even I'm not stupid enough to think it can stop you, but at least it can slow you and give me the time I need."

"Lady Lilith and that other friend of yours can't get to me in time. And yeah, that applies for your spells, Lady Lilith. I know you can cast spells without chanting, but even you can't cast them without making a movement."

"As soon as I notice even a single spell movement, I'll be gone from here before you can even cast a spell. So think wisely."

It appeared as if Yovana had covered all the loopholes already to secure herself. Even though she stood before three of the strongest beings from their respective sides, she was still confident enough to escape safely if they didn't listen to her.

Moreover, they needed something from her in the first place. She was sure that they weren't going to take the risk of letting her leave. They must agree...

"It seems you've planned everything, little girl." Lilith frowned. "To have this much knowledge about spells, let me take a guess. You're a Witch too?"

"Not quite." Yovana casually responded. "It was a good guess, but you're still not entirely correct."

"It doesn't matter. Just tell us where his sister is. That spell might help you escape, but do you really want to make a Progenitor into your enemy? You know he will find his sister sooner or later, but he will never forget what you did here today. You can either help him and get on his good side or offend him and keep running all your life..."

Lancaster was sure by now that Atlas was a Progenitor since Lilith had basically confirmed it. That would also explain why he was strong enough to kill two Vampire Lords, but he still didn't understand why would Atlas lie to him? If he was a Progenitor, why didn't he tell him before?

It wasn't as if this was something that couldn't be told. He knew Atlas was a Vampire. If he had told he was a Progenitor, everything would still be the same since Progenitors were also Vampires, just slightly older.

He clenched his fist, deciding to ask Atlas later why he lied.

"If you put it that way, it certainly sounds scary, but I think I'll take the risk. If you want information from me, you must do something from me in return. Because let me tell you, only I know where she is? You might be able to dig all the cities, but you'll never find her without my help. If you don't help me in return."

"What do you want in return?" Atlas asked after a long time.

He didn't want to haggle over something like this. His goal was more important since he didn't have much time. He couldn't waste his time chasing after this girl if she escaped. If what she asked for was possible, he was willing to help her in return.

"It's simple. I want you to do something that only you and Lady Lilith can do," Yovana responded. "I want you to help me free Progenitor Atlan!"