“Headmistress, I don’t understand those complicated political things.”

“I just want to protect my women.”

“So, I won’t betray Dorothy to anyone.”

“On the contrary, no matter what kind of life Dorothy wants, I’ll be with her.”

Adele’s words sounded childish and naive to Winona. It wasn’t necessarily bad, though. The girl’s sincerity was a treasure that she, as an educator, should protect. And First Snow, who was listening to Adele’s speech, felt tears welling up in her eyes.

She’s so touching! Of course I’m touched, meow! Because it turned out that they were so important in Adele’s heart. No matter what, Sister Adele wouldn’t abandon them. After all, Adele’s words weren’t just referring to Dorothy alone. She said “my women.” First Snow was confident that she was among Sister Adele’s women! As were Celeste, Hermione, and the others! Even Xiao Ai could be considered Sister Adele’s “woman,” right? If only they could hear Sister Adele’s words, meow! First Snow’s tail wagged happily, almost like a dog’s.

Headmistress Winona looked at First Snow with a slightly exasperated expression. But she had anticipated Adele’s answer. In fact, they couldn’t force Dorothy to back down or make the Vampire Clan give up. Continuing to compromise would be a sign of weakness. It was better to just go along with Dorothy’s requests and not restrict her freedom, showing the Vampire Clan through actions that they had nothing to hide. Perhaps this was the only way out, a risk hedge, waiting to see who would lose their composure first, who would make the wrong move and give the other side an advantage.

“In that case, you can ask Dorothy for me,” Winona said. “Does she want to continue her studies, or does she want to continue living with you?” Winona’s words were quite blunt, making Adele blush.

“L-Living together or something...”

“Is there something wrong with that?”

“...” No, but you could be more tactful, Headmistress!

“I’ll ask Dorothy.”

“So, the school is on Dorothy’s side?”

“Of course, she’s our student.”

“Ugh, so touching!”

“Don’t be touched yet. Just be good.”

“If nothing unexpected happens, the Vampire Clan will send someone over soon, using some high-sounding reason to demand Dorothy’s return.”

“We will draft a well-reasoned refusal in Dorothy’s tone.”

“You’ll need to supervise Dorothy and make sure she memorizes it.”

“So official...”

“Of course it has to be official. Otherwise, if we let you answer the Vampire Clan’s messenger on your own,”

“You might give them plenty of ammunition.”

“...” That was true. Both Dorothy and Adele were the type to speak without thinking, and they were also very emotional. They might be tricked into saying something outrageous during an interview, which could then be maliciously edited.

So Adele chose to obey the Headmistress, going back to make Dorothy memorize the script and tell her the good news that she could resume her studies. Of course, Adele didn’t rule out the possibility that Dorothy might prefer staying in her dorm to going to school.

“Should I go back to class now, or go back to the dorm...?” Adele asked Headmistress Winona while petting First Snow.

“Go to class,” Winona said, rubbing her forehead.

“It’s not that urgent.”

“Oh.” Adele nodded obediently. Then she turned to leave. Just as she reached the door, she heard Winona’s gritted-teeth voice from behind, “Put First Snow down!” Bringing a cat to the Headmistress’s office? Do you need a cat for studying? Winona had never met such a troublesome student as Adele. But in a way, Adele’s presence added a lot of color to the academy.

But as for Teacher Victoria saying, “That student named Adele is very much like me,” Winona absolutely didn’t believe it. Adele being like Teacher Victoria? How could they be compared! Even though Teacher Victoria also had many romantic affairs, Winona could still distinguish between frivolity and solemnity.

Adele’s plan to sneak First Snow away failed. The girl stuck out her tongue playfully, then reluctantly put First Snow down. The kitten landed lightly on her paws, looking at Headmistress Winona with dissatisfaction and meowing. But it was useless. When she tried to escape later, she found that the entire office was under Winona’s spatial magic restriction. First Snow was talented in spatial magic, but she was no match for Winona, a specialist in this field. So in the end, she could only be trapped here, angrily flying to the fish tank to continue her slacking-off career.

Back in the classroom, Adele returned in the middle of class, calling out “Reporting” at the door. Since it was Headmistress Winona who took her away, the teacher didn’t say anything and just nodded, letting her in.

The rest of the time was spent in normal classes and breaks, going to the convenience store to buy snacks for class, and going to the bathroom, this time with Tang Linlang and the others. It felt a bit crowded, and Kaiser even suggested that she and Adele use the same stall. Are you going to the bathroom or somewhere else!? Adele punched her chest lightly, but it looked more like flirting. So, this physical type who specialized in thick skin was really something.

But since this break was the longest, Adele, Kaiser, Wofoo, and Tang Linlang strolled around the campus and talked about Dorothy escaping from the Vampire Clan and hiding in her dorm in the middle of the night.

Kaiser’s face instantly darkened, and she gritted her teeth, “Damn it, I’m so envious...” Actually living together with Adele...does this girl have to be better than me in everything!?

Wofoo also looked envious, but not hostile. She considered Dorothy too distant a figure to compare herself to. It would be a bit too presumptuous.

Tang Linlang was more concerned about Adele’s situation.

“So Headmistress Winona called you out...because of this?”

“Adele, are you really okay?”

“Although Dorothy is the Vampire Queen, she escaped from the Vampire Clan.”

“I don’t know how vampires view this situation.”

“But in human history, if a king escapes from their country to another,”

“They might be seen as abandoning their people, even labeled a ‘traitor’.”

“Ugh...”

“That’s also a possibility, but Dorothy isn’t at that level yet. She’s still a student, plus it’s her rebellious phase, so even if there are malicious speculations, the damage is limited.”

“Indeed, it depends on her future actions.”

“But you’re really at ease letting Dorothy and Xiao Ai stay together, Adele.”

“What’s there to worry about?”

“Nothing, I’m just a little worried that Dorothy still has that playful personality. Even a small joke could be a big deal.”

“I specifically warned her about that!”

The bell rang.

“Ah, class already?” Although Adele complained, she still ran back to the classroom obediently.

At the same time, in the academy dorm, Dorothy’s feelings were complicated. Because Xiao Ai actually invited her to watch cartoons together. Am I touched? No, I’m terrified! Terrified!

She thought it was just watching cartoons with a child, but who could tell Dorothy why Xiao Ai suddenly sat in her lap!? Then Xiao Ai started watching the cartoon with relish, fiddling with the tablet in front of her. From Dorothy’s perspective, she could see the delicate curve of Xiao Ai’s neck and collarbone above her thin camisole. Dorothy didn’t dare to look any lower. W-What is this!? Doesn’t Xiao Ai have any self-awareness that she looks almost exactly like Adele? Doesn’t she understand that she has a natural buff “Super Effective against Dorothy and other girls”! This wasn’t just clingy... And was Xiao Ai really this familiar with everyone? Why didn’t Dorothy think so before? But it was also possible that Dorothy hadn’t spent much time with Xiao Ai, so it was normal not to know her personality.

Anyway, Dorothy’s current situation was that as long as Xiao Ai wanted to continue watching, no matter how long the cartoon lasted, Dorothy didn’t dare to move a muscle! She was afraid that her eyes would accidentally glance at somewhere they shouldn’t. Not to mention Adele, even Dorothy herself would feel guilty. She had a proper attitude and moral compass when it came to children. The only cure for a bastard who had inappropriate thoughts towards little girls was bullets and blood magic. So even if it was torture, remembering Adele’s warning, she could only be obedient and well-behaved.

Xiao Ai secretly clicked her tongue. Actually, she kind of hoped Dorothy was that kind of bad person. If she was, then using herself as bait...to let Mama see through a vampire...wouldn’t be a loss. At least, in Xiao Ai’s eyes, it wouldn’t be. She hated those who intruded into her and Mama’s world, except for Sister First Snow, who was a pet. But if it were Adele, she would definitely be heartbroken. But judging from the current situation, Xiao Ai could gradually confirm that Dorothy’s feelings for Mama were indeed single-minded. So she didn’t know whether to be happy or depressed. For now, let’s just watch cartoons and test Sister Dorothy.

Dorothy never thought that she could escape the confinement set by the Vampire True Ancestors, only to be trapped by Xiao Ai’s “imprisonment.” So she started to think, raising a child was really hard work... It must be hard for Adele. But in fact, Xiao Ai wouldn’t cause any trouble for Mama in front of Adele. So besides receiving healing and soft cuddles ◈ Nоvеlіgһт ◈ (Continue reading) from Xiao Ai, Adele didn’t have anything to worry about. Moreover, Xiao Ai and First Snow had a good relationship and could play games and watch cartoons together. Even if Adele completely left them alone, the two little ones could probably take good care of themselves.

Just like that, the morning, which was a bit torturous for Dorothy, passed quickly.

After school, Adele hurried back to her dorm. She first ordered a large takeout meal. No way, there’s no way students actually cook at home, right? Maybe there are, but I admire them. She, who could barely manage breakfast, shouldn’t embarrass herself. Besides, cooking meant preparing lunch for three people, or four including First Snow. Forget it...

“Dorothy, Xiao Ai, I’m back!” Adele called out enthusiastically at the entrance, changing into her slippers, as if finally able to relax.

Xiao Ai finally stood up from Dorothy’s lap, where her legs had almost gone numb, and trotted downstairs to greet her mother. Dorothy grinned slightly and used Blood Shadow Teleportation to arrive downstairs as well.

“Adele...” But her voice sounded a bit weak.

Adele was puzzled, but first, she greeted Xiao Ai with a hug. “Were you good at home with Sister Dorothy this morning?” This tone really sounded like a mother’s.

“Yes, I’ve been watching cartoons.”

“What about Dorothy?”

“...I’ve also been watching cartoons.”

“???” Adele was confused. Since when did Dorothy become so childish?

Then Xiao Ai spoke for Dorothy, “Sister Dorothy stayed with me.”

“That’s...babysitting, right?”

“Mm-hmm.”

Hearing this, Adele raised her eyebrows, thinking, That’s quite surprising. I thought Dorothy would be the restless type. Then she looked at Dorothy with a “I underestimated you” look. Perhaps because the torture and pain lessened over time, only being particularly bothersome at the time, so now, after receiving Adele’s approving gaze, Dorothy suddenly felt like her morning’s hardship had been rewarded, and it didn’t seem so torturous anymore.

So she perked up and asked, “Adele, have you talked to Headmistress Winona yet?”

Adele walked upstairs, not turning back, “It wasn’t me who talked to her, it was her who talked to me!”

“Dorothy, she knew about you being here early in the morning.”

“Th-Then!?” Dorothy followed closely, asking nervously.

“Then, after my reasoned argument, Headmistress Winona accepted your presence!”

“Dorothy, if you want to go to school, you can resume your studies now.”

“If you don’t want to, it’s also fine, it’s just an extra pair of chopsticks for me.”

“But there’s something important I need to discuss with you.” Adele opened the door, immediately sat down in her gaming chair, and turned on her computer. This was a habit etched into her DNA, turning on the computer as soon as she got home. But she was also doing it for serious business. If Adele’s guess was correct, Winona would send her the prepared responses for Dorothy in an email.

“What is it?” Dorothy and Xiao Ai followed her into Adele’s small room.

“It’s...here! This!” Hearing this, Dorothy immediately came to the computer and carefully read the document Adele opened word by word. The girl got too close, making Adele blush slightly. If Xiao Ai weren’t there, with Adele’s usual frivolous habits, she definitely wouldn’t miss this opportunity to kiss Dorothy. But that would be courting death. If they were alone, once she kissed her, what would happen next wouldn’t be something Adele could stop!

“Ugh! So long!” Dorothy roughly understood Headmistress Winona’s meaning, or rather, not just the Headmistress’s, but also the human high-ups’. In short, it was to let her, a vampire, handle vampire affairs, to restore the truth as much as possible, to appease the vampire populace, and to refute the accusations the Vampire True Ancestors might make. This way of absolving themselves of responsibility was a bit cunning. But Dorothy also understood that it was she who caused trouble for the humans first. So although she complained, she would seriously fulfill her responsibilities. And this was also to protect Adele.

When would the messenger from the Vampire Clan arrive? Would it be a troublesome character...? If it was a True Ancestor, then it would be bad. Perhaps it was Dorothy’s jinx, but it was more likely that due to her status and importance to the current Vampire Clan, no other vampire besides a True Ancestor would have the appropriate status to communicate with her.

That day, someone passed through the vampire teleportation array and then appeared on the roof of a high-rise building in the human city using spatial teleportation. He looked down at the bustling and beautiful city, his eyes cold and sharp. Perhaps in his eyes, this place should have belonged to the Vampire Clan.

It was a man cloaked in black robes, his face and expression hidden in the shadows, only his sharp gaze making people shudder. And even more unbelievably, his hands, the only exposed parts of his body, weren’t covered in normal flesh and blood, but in porcelain-like crystals.

Then, agents from the Ability Enforcement Bureau, receiving orders from the observation tower, appeared around him. But they were only on guard, no one daring to attack the True Ancestor at this time.

Just then, an elegant lady in a gray top hat and a flowing white dress walked out of the mirrored elevator under everyone’s gaze. Closely following her was a black-haired girl who looked like she was still in school, her childishness not yet completely gone. But her eyes were sharp, as if she could see through everything in this world, finding their weaknesses and flaws. But when she tried to find the flaws of the Vampire True Ancestor before her, she only saw a bloody mist, terrifying. He seemed to have no weaknesses at all, and the girl soon began to pant heavily.

“That’s enough, Weiran,” the elegant, high-ranking human lady said with a smile, stopping her.

“I admire your courage in challenging a True Ancestor, but in the face of absolute power, even absolute ability...is powerless.” The girl called “Weiran” was obviously none other than Wen Weiran, the Student Council President of Cromwell Academy. She was being nurtured as the future “Sword of Humanity.” Even after the failure to capture the witch Li Lige, no one blamed her. On the contrary, she even had the opportunity to study and practice alongside the director of the Ability Enforcement Bureau. Although she hadn’t graduated yet, the final year of her studies was mainly focused on practical application, and Wen Weiran had already earned all the necessary credits with perfect scores in all subjects. So now, she was making progress in a way that everyone envied. It wasn’t until she met the Vampire True Ancestor today that she hit a wall. Even her proud “Never Miss” and “Piercing” abilities seemed to be ineffective.

Was it because the difference in rank was too great? Perhaps with Wen Weiran’s talent, the best of the younger generation, she could fight opponents above her level, but it didn’t mean she could challenge someone’s ancestor right off the bat. She pursed her lips and lowered her head.

“Yes, Teacher.”

Receiving Wen Weiran’s reply, the elegant woman in the top hat still smiled. Then, she greeted the man, or rather, the vampire, who had lived for unknown eons, “Long time no see, True Ancestor Ron.”