"Can you sense the secrets hidden deep within a god's blood?"
Kurose Akira's interest was piqued by Canlutia's words, and he posed the question directly.
"Of course~"
Canlutia replied with a proud smile.
"As a Vampire Progenitor, my mastery over blood magic has reached the pinnacle. Even the blood of a god is nothing more than an open book to me. I can read every secret sleeping within it. If even I can't do it, then no one in this world can."
Hearing that, Akira had to admit—her words weren't without logic.
"So then, human brat, why aren't you handing over that drop of divine blood already?"
Canlutia wore a smug, self-satisfied grin, as if she had already foreseen Akira willingly offering it up, unable to resist the temptation of the secrets hidden inside.
But—
Akira raised an eyebrow slightly, clearly thinking something over.
Then, he spoke slowly.
"As expected of a Vampire Progenitor. Impressive~"
Canlutia laughed proudly, divine radiance flashing in her eyes.
"Only natural!"
In response, the corner of Akira's lips curled upward faintly.
Then, without warning, he summoned Ivsha over.
"You—! Wait!"
By the time Canlutia sensed something was wrong, it was already too late.
Ivsha walked over with a puzzled expression, tilting her head slightly.
"Mr. Akira? Is there something you need help with?"
"I need some of your blood," Akira said plainly.
"Sure~"
Ivsha didn't hesitate in the slightest. She casually pulled aside her collar, revealing her pale, delicate neck, and smiled warmly at him.
"Please, help yourself~"
Akira didn't hold back. He leaned in and bit down, immediately feeling the warm blood flowing beneath her skin.
"Mmm~"
Ivsha let out a soft moan. A faint blush spread across her snow-white skin, like peach blossoms just beginning to bloom.
The scene instantly drew the attention of the other guild members.
Alice even raised her hand enthusiastically, volunteering herself.
"Master! Drink mine too!"
Akira: "..."
A few minutes later, feeling that it was enough, Akira finally released his bite.
At that moment, Canlutia's furious voice rang out.
"Damn you, human brat! You actually used such despicable means!"
But before she could finish—
Her voice abruptly shifted, replaced by a languid, unfamiliar tone.
"…Where am I?"
"Oh~ young man~ so it's you. Have you come to seek my blood?"
Akira replied calmly, "No."
Canlutis sounded genuinely disappointed.
"What a shame~"
"..."
After a brief silence, Akira finally stated his request.
"I want you to help me analyze the secrets hidden inside this drop of divine blood. Can you do that?"
Through Akira's vision, Canlutis noticed the radiant drop of god's blood resting in Lucia's hand.
The overwhelming power contained within it was enough to shock even her, a Vampire Progenitor.
"This really is divine power…" Canlutis murmured, a trace of astonishment in her voice.
"But in my current state, I can't directly analyze the secrets within it. So—here's what we'll do. I'll create a soul domain. You'll bring the divine blood inside."
Akira frowned slightly.
"How am I supposed to bring it in?"
Canlutis explained gently.
"You just need to drink it. Anything inside your body can enter the soul domain I create. And don't worry—this drop of divine blood won't be digested anytime soon. Once we're done, you'll be able to retrieve it easily."
Hearing that, Akira finally relaxed.
He took the drop of divine blood from Lucia's hand and swallowed it without hesitation.
The moment it entered his body, dramatic changes began.
Veins bulged. Blood surged violently through his body, as if every vessel were expanding, brimming with power.
At the same time, a woman's voice echoed beside his ears—gentle, alluring, and irresistibly seductive, as though it could steal one's soul away.
Yet no matter how he tried, he couldn't make out what she was saying.
"Mr. Akira?"
Ivsha and the others gathered around him anxiously, ready to react at the slightest sign of danger.
"I'm fine… just let me sleep for a bit…"
Akira answered softly.
Then, his consciousness plunged into darkness.
—
When he opened his eyes again, he found himself standing in a blood-red world.
In front of him stood a blonde girl—completely naked.
And he himself was no different.
Her crimson eyes were as captivating as the purest blood.
Her features resembled the woman in the portrait of the Vampire Progenitor, but she looked younger, smaller—both her body and face carried a sense of immaturity.
"K–Canlutis?"
Akira called out tentatively.
The blonde girl didn't respond.
She simply curved her lips into a mysterious smile.
A flash of red light flickered in her eyes.
Then—
She dashed straight toward him.
"Human brat! Your blood is mine!"
Shit!
It's Canlutia!
Akira instinctively tried to turn and run—
But before he could even move, a loud bang echoed through the space.
Canlutia slammed into an invisible wall, her body snapping to a halt.
"Damn it! Damn it! Canlutis, you bastard! Let me through—now!"
She pounded furiously against the transparent barrier, raging helplessly.
No matter what she did, the wall remained unshaken, leaving her trapped on the other side in impotent fury.
Seeing this, Akira finally let out a breath of relief.
Good thing Canlutis had prepared for this.
But then—
Where was Canlutis?
"You're stepping on me, young man~"
A lazy, amused voice sounded beneath him.
Akira looked down—and realized he was standing on a woman's back.
"…?"
Startled, he quickly stepped back.
His gaze sharpened, confusion flashing across his face as he tried to understand why Canlutis was lying there.
Canlutis slowly rose to her feet, stretching lazily.
Her voluptuous figure stood out vividly against the blood-red world, impossible to ignore.
Akira couldn't help the flicker of appreciation in his eyes.
Compared to Canlutia's rather underwhelming build, Canlutis was far fuller, her curves graceful and rich with mature feminine allure.
Especially her snow-white, generous chest—
It could rival even the Elf Queen's.
"Good morning~ young man~"
She gently brushed her waterfall-like golden hair aside, smiling softly at him.
Akira didn't waste time.
"I've brought the divine blood in. Can you analyze its secrets now?"
He reached out, intending to retrieve it—
Only to realize he was stark naked.
Where exactly was he supposed to take it out from?
Canlutis seemed to see through his confusion at once.
"That drop of blood… is inside your body~"
Before he could respond, she vanished.
In the next instant, she was right in front of him.
Her cool, jade-like hands slid gently across his bare skin.
The sensation made Akira shiver uncontrollably.
"Oh~ what a solid body~"
"And that frightening holy light~"
"Young man, I really like your body."
Her lips curved teasingly.
"It's a shame men can't propagate the pure bloodline of vampires… otherwise, I'd truly love to pour all of my blood into you~"