True Ancestor Ron was gone. At least on the surface, he had retreated, complying with the final decision of the True Ancestors’ meeting. Dorothy saw him personally come to bid her farewell, a necessary courtesy to the Vampire Queen. Of course, there was no hierarchy between them. Even the Vampire Queen was just a junior to the True Ancestors. Perhaps she would rule the entire Vampire Clan in the future, wielding supreme power, but she wouldn’t forget that the True Ancestors were the foundation of the Vampire Clan, the ones who created it.

Dorothy calmly accepted True Ancestor Ron’s farewell on the surface, but inside, she was already excited and encouraged. She wanted to immediately tell Adele, who had been on edge these past few days, this good news, so that she could relax and regain her usual liveliness and smile.

Acting immediately, Dorothy left the villa that the academy higher-ups had allocated to her and walked briskly towards Adele’s two-story dorm, following the route in her memory. The reason she lived there was, firstly, because Dorothy had to act as a decoy, so she couldn’t live in Adele’s dorm, otherwise, she might accidentally draw fire on Xiao Ai. Secondly, some vampires questioned the academy for not providing their Queen with the best environment. The academy received complaints, and after a meeting, they decided to vacate a villa with beautiful scenery and designate it as Queen Dorothy’s temporary palace. It was blatant preferential treatment, but no one in the Vampire Clan seemed to be dissatisfied. Respect for hierarchy and power seemed to be ingrained in their bones. Except for Adele.

About ten minutes later, Dorothy knocked on Adele’s dorm door. And this time, the girl who opened the door was Sharon, Dorothy’s former follower. The girl with silver-gray hair trembled slightly upon seeing Dorothy, clearly recalling some unpleasant memories, like hearing Dorothy bully Adele through the wall. It was after that that Sharon unilaterally broke off their relationship and stopped being her follower.

Dorothy’s expression was also filled with suspicion. “...Why are you here?” she asked bluntly. Was she always this unlucky? It was so hard to find a chance to be alone with Adele. Last time it was Hermione and Celeste, and this time it was Sharon.

Sharon pursed her lips and mentally encouraged herself, Don’t be afraid of Dorothy. Then she raised her head and said calmly, “Adele has been having trouble sleeping lately, so she asked me to help...”

“I see, that’s right, your ability is dream weaving.”

“So that’s why you’re always escaping reality.”

“...”

“But that was the old you. You’ve changed now, thanks to Adele, right?”

Sharon nodded. She didn’t care whether Dorothy was being sincere or sarcastic. She only acknowledged the reality she had experienced.

Dorothy smiled and brushed past the still bewildered Sharon. Actually, she wanted to say, Not just you, even I have been changed by Adele step by step into who I am today. Such a change would have been unimaginable to the past Dorothy, but the current Dorothy was willing and wholeheartedly embraced it.

“Adele is resting, Dorothy, don’t...”

“I ✪ Nоvеlіgһt ✪ (Official version) know, I’ll be quiet~.”

“!?” Sharon’s eyes widened slightly. I meant don’t disturb her! What kind of answer is ‘I’ll be quiet’!? Sharon blushed, thinking of something, and then quietly followed Dorothy.

Dorothy went straight to the second floor. She originally wanted to tell Adele the good news that “True Ancestor Ron has left,” but she happened to encounter Adele during her nap time. That was also good. She could enjoy some different kind of fun~, even if she might be scolded or punished by Adele later...But who could resist?

The girl gently pushed open the bedroom door on the second floor. What she saw was a black-haired girl sleeping soundly on the soft single bed, clutching a blood jade to her chest. Her appearance was pure and beautiful, her pink lips luscious and inviting.

Dorothy suddenly felt thirsty and licked her dry lips. She came to Adele’s bedside, sat down gently, and reached out to caress the girl’s cheek. How smooth and flawless, whiter than any silk, softer than any satin.

Sharon’s breath hitched as she reached the door. She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but was afraid of disturbing Adele’s dream. She was only creating a dream, not maliciously trapping Adele in it. But speaking of this, if Sharon’s ability were stolen by someone with malicious intentions, if that person wasn’t a kind and beautiful girl like Sharon, they would definitely use it to do terrible things. Wouldn’t that be the plot of some...inappropriate stories? The legendary...”hypnosis”!

That’s why Dorothy once said that such an ability was wasted on Sharon. But now, it seemed that being with Sharon was perhaps its best and purest destination. After all, Sharon was such a girl, even though she could do whatever she wanted to the girl she liked, she only carefully dated her in dreams.

“So, what kind of dream did you create for her?” Dorothy asked in a low voice.

The atmosphere was extremely quiet, so Sharon could hear clearly. She seemed confident that this volume wouldn’t wake Adele, who was sleeping like a little piglet. Just like the actions she might take next...wouldn’t either.

“A strange city.”

“And then?”

“And then...that’s it.”

“Ah?” Dorothy looked puzzled.

“Really...that’s it?”

Sharon blushed and explained, “I just followed Adele’s descriptions and the fragmented images she tried to send me telepathically,”

“And pieced together a bustling city.”

“Different from the Eastern Capital, but also very similar, with internet, malls, schools.”

“I don’t know where it is, or what kind of life people live there.”

“Perhaps, it’s the place where Adele used to live.”

Adele’s background was always a mystery. Her parents were unknown, and Dorothy and the others didn’t know where she used to live. It was only after she received the invitation from Cromwell Academy and entered this academy full of vampire girls as a half-blood vampire that her story began to unfold.

“...And then?” Dorothy gently brushed aside a strand of hair from Adele’s forehead and asked Sharon.

“And then there’s nothing more.”

“I created a city for her, I gave that city to her~,” Sharon said softly, gazing at Adele’s face tenderly.

Dorothy instantly felt a critical hit to her heart. Damn it...even Sharon has progressed to the point where she can say such sweet nothings! Giving your beloved a city...listen, is that something you should say!? Little follower! No, I have to find a way to surpass Sharon in this area, Dorothy thought to herself.

As for the city in Adele’s heart, she also became very interested and curious. According to Sharon, she gave this city to Adele in her dream and didn’t use her dream-weaving ability to design any...enjoyable scenarios. So it meant that Adele was currently exploring that city with her conscious mind. When she was tired of exploring, it would probably be the time for her to return to reality. But Adele was still sleeping, meaning she was still immersed in the memories of that city. I really want to know where this city that Adele misses so much is in this world.

What Dorothy wouldn’t expect was that this city didn’t exist in this world, just as this world didn’t exist in that city. The city Adele asked Sharon to create was actually her hometown before she transmigrated! Having been in this world for so long, although Adele enjoyed her life here, she also felt a bit homesick. So she asked Sharon to create such a dream for her.

Adele strolled leisurely in the dream, visiting her former home, the road to school, the track and field, and the mall she loved to visit on weekends. And just as she stopped by the fountain outside the mall, gazing at her reflection and the blue sky and white clouds in the water, the “Adele” in the water seemed to smile slightly.

Adele’s pupils constricted. Then she was startled awake from the dream, panting heavily, her eyes still filled with disbelief. She wanted to convince herself that she had seen wrong, perhaps it was just a ripple in the fountain, but her eyes couldn’t lie. The reflection of Adele’s eyes in the water...was clearly different from her own! This was supposed to be a warm dream of reminiscing about the past. Why did it suddenly become a horror story at the end!?

The girl covered her forehead, seemingly having a headache. But before her hand could reach her forehead, a warm hand touched it. Adele looked up in surprise and heard a concerned voice, “Adele, what happened!?”

“You suddenly woke up panting.” Adele saw Dorothy, sitting beside her with a concerned expression, and Sharon, standing behind Dorothy, her hands clasped together before her chest in a praying gesture, also looking nervous.

“...Why are you here?” Adele asked in a daze, not immediately answering Dorothy’s question. Then her gaze shifted downwards. “...” She saw something that made her a bit concerned. The buttons on her nightgown were undone, revealing her snow-white collarbone, and from a certain angle, she could even vaguely see the outline of her...chest. Dorothy, this girl...what did you do while I was sleeping...? Well, whatever. Adele was used to it. Or rather, she and Dorothy were probably the same. Adele was also the type whose heart would race upon seeing a sleeping girl.

“I...I came to see Adele and tell her some good news!” Dorothy said, her face flushed with embarrassment. She knew Adele had discovered her actions. At this time, it was best to change the subject. But actually, Adele was also using the same tactic to hide the fact that she saw the reflection in the water smile eerily at her in her dream. For now, she wanted to investigate this matter alone, not wanting anyone to know, especially those related to “Adele” in the original story, Dorothy, Hermione, Celeste...etc. Because she suspected that the shadow in her dream might be related to the true heroine of the original story!

So after calming her breathing slightly, she blinked her cherry-colored eyes and asked, “Good news? What good news?” To compensate for the damage to her image caused by secretly doing that to the sleeping Adele, Dorothy immediately reported, “It’s good news about Xiao Ai!”

“True Ancestor Ron came to say goodbye to me. Our efforts have succeeded. He gave up on taking me away from the academy. He should be back in Twilight City now!”

“After that, Xiao Ai doesn’t have to stay in her blood jade form and can enjoy her freedom.”

“You can also relax, Adele.” Dorothy’s smile was infectious.

Adele narrowed her eyes, buttoning her nightgown with her slender fingers, and said softly, “That’s indeed good news.”

“But I don’t think it’s that simple.”

“Maybe I’m being paranoid, but True Ancestor Ron gives me the feeling of being crazy and obsessive...”

“He shouldn’t give up so easily.” Adele had seen True Ancestor Ron from afar, or rather, made eye contact with him for a moment. At that moment, Ron’s eyes, revealed beneath his black cloak, were scarlet, filled with an indescribable emotion. It was worth mentioning that at that moment, Teacher Victoria coincidentally appeared beside Adele, patted her shoulder, and said something about her studies. Adele looked away and started talking to Teacher Victoria. Ron, seemingly unable to find any clues, left. He didn’t dare to act rashly within the academy. Otherwise, he would face at least two legendary mages and countless high-level instructors.

As for why he dared to attack Adele with his domain before, it was because he wanted to catch her off guard, when everyone thought his target was Dorothy and strengthened her defenses. He took advantage of the situation to obtain useful information from Adele. But who would have thought that at that critical moment, Adele would receive Victoria’s help? And after that, Victoria had been secretly protecting Adele.

Adele didn’t know any of this, but True Ancestor Ron saw it. And the more meticulous Victoria’s protection of Adele, the stronger Ron’s suspicion and curiosity towards Adele became. He thought there must be some secret he didn’t know about the girl. Therefore, his farewell to Dorothy and his departure made one wonder if it was just a trick.

Hearing Adele’s words, Dorothy also thought carefully and then said, “You’re right...we shouldn’t celebrate too early, ugh...” Dorothy suddenly leaned back, her cheeks flushed, because Adele suddenly hugged her, pressing her body against Dorothy, her legs tucked under her on the soft bed.

“But we can still be happy for a bit.”

“I’m very happy now.”

Hearing this, Dorothy also couldn’t help but smile.

“Mm!”

“Then Xiao Ai, she...”

“Xiao Ai, just endure it for a few more days.” Adele’s gaze was downwards, towards her palm, her voice exceptionally gentle. The blood jade that Xiao Ai transformed into suddenly glowed in Adele’s palm. It seems she agrees. So just a few more days. Once Twilight City confirmed that True Ancestor Ron had returned, Adele and Xiao Ai could finally be free. Then, they could have some real fun!

Adele’s decision was known not only to Dorothy and Sharon, who were present, but she also sent it to the group chat they had created. Everyone gave their opinions and exchanged information. It was worth mentioning that although Adele was the group admin, she rarely spoke, mostly lurking. If you asked why... Who would have thought that one midnight, Adele just sent a cute cat emoji, and the messages in the group instantly exploded to 99+! These girls care about me too much! Too enthusiastic!

Just like that, Adele and Xiao Ai spent a few more days cautiously. They barely left the academy, going to and from school every day, then staying in the dorm. Fortunately, after a heated “discussion (argument)” in the group chat, the girls set some rules. In the current situation, each girl had her own visiting time. And there were additional rules for the vampire girls. Firstly, they had to wait at least three weeks between each blood-drinking session with Adele! Secondly, when Adele was thirsty, the vampire girls had to unconditionally obey her requests. No matter how much Adele wanted to drink, they could only obediently offer their necks!

Regarding the first rule, Dorothy and the others expressed their dissatisfaction. After all, three weeks...was too long. But no one objected to the second rule. Finally, the group chat became so chaotic that Adele had to step in.

“Let’s change it to two weeks then. Don’t underestimate my vampire physique~.” Now, Tang Linlang, First Snow, Sharon, and other girls who cared about her couldn’t say anything more. The rules were set.

Time flew by, and soon, a week passed. There was news that True Ancestor Ron had returned to Twilight City. Adele finally felt relieved.

Xiao Ai also returned to her usual cute and soft little loli form from the blood jade. Adele’s “Xiao Ai addiction” immediately acted up, and she kept cuddling the little one. Xiao Ai didn’t refuse, but showed a cute expression of enjoyment and slight helplessness, as if saying, “I can’t do anything with my clingy Mama~.” You two have completely switched roles! Why isn’t Xiao Ai the clingy one! This made people feel a bit embarrassed for Adele.

Today was the weekend, and Adele had decided to take Xiao Ai to the largest amusement park in the Eastern Capital!

Why the amusement park? Perhaps because Xiao Ai once stared at a picture of this amusement park, making Adele mistakenly think that she wanted to go but was too sensible to say it, and Adele remembered it until now. And this trip to the amusement park was also a rare group activity for the “Adele Party.” The girls in the group chat were all very enthusiastic about it. But as they chatted, the topic started to drift.

Celeste: How about we just rent the amusement park for a day? That way, we don’t have to wait in line.

Edith: I think that’s a good idea.

Dorothy: I don’t think so! It would be too deserted and not lively!

Tang Linlang: Why rent, why not buy? We can pool our money together, shouldn’t that be enough?

Hermione: Buying an amusement park might not be a problem financially, but the communication and contract signing would be complicated.

Tang Linlang: I see...then forget it.

First Snow: I want to ride the roller coaster, meow!

Tang Linlang: I want to go to the haunted house again~ (Again, because she counted the escape room last time)

Sharon: Ugh...haunted houses are scary, but I’m not afraid with Adele.

Anonymous: I want to...do things...with Adele on the Ferris wheel~.

Adele’s lips twitched. But after analyzing the personalities of the girls in the group, she basically figured out the identity of the anonymous sender.

Adele: Kai—ser! You’re so bold!

Anonymous: !?

Adele: And you’re even anonymous! 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Kaiser: I-I won’t do it again...

Adele: Hmph, you have to take responsibility for your actions!

Adele: How about this, I’ll...bully you hard...on the Ferris wheel, how about that?

Adele: As punishment for being anonymous!

As soon as Adele’s words fell, all the following messages in the chat were sent anonymously. And they were all jumbled together, easy to tell that they were from different people. Adele was stunned, speechless. So...there are so many people who want to be “bullied” by me on the Ferris wheel! Could it be that everyone in the group wants to be “bullied” by me? Oh no, I won’t have enough fingers! Even with my witch tail, it won’t be enough!

Also, it was worth mentioning that Xiao Ai, having Adele’s tablet, also registered an account and joined the group chat. What Adele would never expect was that even Xiao Ai joined the “anonymous” group for fun. So whether she was just following the trend or really wanted to be “bullied” by Adele was unknown.

Just like that, in a relaxed and boisterous atmosphere, everyone left their homes and arrived at the entrance of the amusement park in various ways, practically a “beautiful girl idol group” descending upon the place. Standing in the center was, of course, Adele, the pampered leader! And her left and right hands weren’t idle either, one holding the cat-girl First Snow, the other holding Xiao Ai, who was dressed like a doll. The others stood around them, chatting, laughing, or bickering, enjoying this hard-won relaxing time after the “True Ancestor crisis.”

But they never expected how terrifying a hunter’s patience could be. Like waiting for a rabbit, the rabbit had finally emerged from its hole.