[ Congratulations! You have entered a Marriage Contract. ]
[ Partner: Latina ]
[ The Beriache blood flowing through Latina's veins is evaluating whether you are worthy. ]
Alan stiffened as Latina's ruby-red eyes darkened, as if something ancient had momentarily possessed her.
[ Beriache is pleased with Latina for choosing such a worthy partner. ]
[ Latina's power has increased. All her stats have permanently increased by 40%. ]
[ A new Authority has been acquired by Latina. ]
[ Latina has acquired the Authority of Domination from Beriache's many Authorities. ]
[ Latina' s potential have been vastly increased by acquiring a new Authority ]
[ Latina's original Authority of Death have been strengthened by acquiring Authority of Domination ]
[ The number of undeads Latina can control is increased by 1000% permanently ]
[ Quality and stats of her present undeads have increased by 100% ]
[ Beriache has also bestowed a blessing upon Player Alan. ]
[ You have acquired: Blood Magic. ]
[ Blood Magic allows the use of blood magic belonging to direct descendants you have subdued and defeated. ]
[ Due to the Mumud Successor Class effect, a new magic tree has been unlocked. ]
[ Mumud Blood Magic Tree has been acquired. ]
[ The chances of Latina becoming pregnant have been greatly increased. ]
[ Until Latina becomes pregnant, the cooldown of the Love System has been reduced by 90%. ]
[ New skill Couples blessed by Beriache acquired ]
[ All Stats +20% when fighting together ]
[ All resources regeneration increased by 50% when fighting together ]
[ Damage Reduction +15% when within 50 meters of spouse ]
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"I should have asked her to marry me sooner," Alan thought as he stared at the flood of notifications appearing before him.
He turned to Latina.
She was completely engulfed in a cocoon of flowing crimson blood, pulsing like a living heart. Fine cracks spread across its surface before it shattered—blood petals dissolving into the air.
Latina stepped out.
She was unmistakably more beautiful now. More radiant. Her presence alone made the air feel heavier, as if the world itself acknowledged her existence.
"Is the Authority of Domination enhancing her charm as well?" Alan wondered silently as he looked at her.
The next second, she threw her arms around him.
"Thank you," she whispered.
Alan stiffened slightly before returning the hug.
"Because of you, Mother granted me another of her Authorities," Latina said softly.
"I am now like a firstborn—someone who carries two of Mother's Authorities. None of my other siblings have that honor."
Alan held her a little tighter, his gaze drifting back to the system messages.
They weren't finished yet.
[ Congratulations! ]
[ You are the first player to marry a non-human species. ]
[ Hidden Achievement Unlocked: Bloodbound Union ]
[ You are the first human to marry a direct descendant vampire possessing two Authorities. ]
[ All Stats +200 ]
[ Charm Stat +400 ]
[ Blood Magic Resistance +50% ]
[ Mental Control Resistance +30% ]
[ New Passive Skill Acquired: Crimson Consort ]
• Increases effectiveness of all Blood-type skills by 25%
• Vampires will be neutral to you from now on.
• Direct Descendant Vampires will be curious about you.
• Fear effect applied to hostile lesser blood creatures
• +10% bonus to Domination-type effects ]
"So… where do you want to spend our first night?" Alan asked.
Latina blushed deeply, burying her face against his chest before speaking in a muffled voice."Don't you have your own home near the vampire cities?" she asked, still flustered.
"…"Alan fell silent, his expression turning distant.
Latina noticed immediately and looked up at him."What happened?" she asked softly.
After a moment, Alan sighed and began to explain—about Reidan City, about how it had once been prosperous, and how its people had suffered under Vampires and other desert monsters.
When he finished, Latina tilted her head, clearly unconcerned.
"Does it really matter?" she shrugged."Aren't they just your subjects? Just rule over them."
Alan smiled faintly at her words.
Well… it's not like I can expect her to see the world the same way I do, he thought.
Then he spoke aloud, his tone calm but sincere."Maybe. But is there any way you could… not see humans as prey?"He hesitated before adding, "I can provide you with as much blood as you want. Voluntarily. No hunting. No fear."
Latina pursed her lips, clearly thinking it over.
After a few seconds, she nodded."…Alright," she said quietly."But only for you."
Alan let out a breath he hadn't realized he was holding and gently rested his forehead against hers.
"That's enough for me," he said.
For the first time, Latina smiled—not the confident smile of a vampire noble or the overwhelming presence of someone bearing two Authorities—but a small, genuine one.
"Then," she said, squeezing his hand, "let's go to Reidan City."
Alan blinked."You're sure?"
"If they're yours," she replied calmly, crimson eyes steady,"then they are under my protection as well."
A new notification flickered silently at the edge of Alan's vision.
[ Reidan City has been marked as a Protected Domain ]
[ No Vampires will hunt the Reidan city residents and even protect it if need arrives ]
Alan looked at her in surprise.
"Okay… by the way, can you disguise yourself as a normal human? And can you eat human food too?" he asked while flying through the sky, holding her in a princess carry.
Latina nodded calmly.
"Even lesser vampires know how to disguise themselves as humans," she said.
"That's how most vampires hunt."
Alan nodded in understanding.
"As for human food," she continued, "only True Blood vampires and direct descendants can eat it. Lesser vampires can survive only on blood."
"I see," Alan replied.
"Let's go and meet your siblings before heading to my city," he said.
Latina nodded—but her expression shifted. Her grip on his clothes tightened slightly.
"…Is this really okay?" she asked, worry clear in her voice.
Alan glanced down at her.
"Hmm? Is there a problem?" he asked gently.
"Why wouldn't I be able to meet your siblings?"
Latina hesitated for a moment before answering.
"They… might not welcome you," she said quietly.
"Most of them dislike humans. Some of them hate them. And now…" she looked away, "…you are my husband."
Alan chuckled softly.
"Then that makes it even more important," he said.
"If they're your family, I should meet them properly."