Dark Swordsman and Dragon King

Arc - Rise of the Dawn Arc

Chapter - The Awakening

In an empty chamber of the castle, Vincent was lying on the bare ground. A [Blood Runic Circle] was drawn where he was lying. Febrica was drawing it with her blood. Vincent was still binded with purple chains. Red and Violet were looking at them from the other side of the glass panel. As she completed the circle. She asked Vincent,

"Okay, what's the most painful thing you have experienced uptil now."

Vincent replied without any hesitation,

"More than half of my soul was corrupted, and I'm still sane for some unknown reason."

Febrica replied with some worries, "That's why you didn't have more than fourteen years of life. Don't worry, it's bearable for you. I'm going to start it."

Her fingers healed with startling speed, and her eyes turned dark red in colour. A dark aura was released from her, and she was nothing more than a messenger of death. The nail of her index finger grew long, and she cut her palm with it. The purple chains around Vincent disappeared. The droplets of Febrica blood fell down in his mouth, and then she took some steps backwards.

Vincent felt that his body was burning, and his mark was emitting a faint red light, which was also giving him immense pain. If he wasn't used to it and didn't suffer more than enough pain until now, then he would definitely yell like a madman right now. The pain was great, but it was bearable for him. He greeted his teeth and endured the pain. Violet was shocked to see that the process was going smoothly, which she not expected. Moreover, she greatly underestimated Vincent. Vincent didn't know how much time had passed. His skin, organs, senses, and bones were screaming internally due to the pain. Slowly, the sinister mark on his neck started to disappear, and his pain reduced a little bit. The process was slow but steady. This steadiness was the important thing; otherwise, his life would be on the line. As time passed, his pain started to reduce. His breathing became steady and normal. He was able to sense his surroundings more clearly than ever before. Also, his mark was removed and completely erased. He felt very relieved and free. He forgot what kind of burden that mark had put him in.

He rises up from the ground. The [Blood Runic Circle] was still drawn on the ground. He started to rub his neck as he felt thirsty. He understood the reason immediately. He was a vampire now. What's the only reason for his thirst. But he was unknown from the capabilities of his new body. He had to train in order to get used to new strength and speed. Vincent looked at Febrica, who was casually smiling, which was normal of her, and said,

"Thank you for helping me ... honey."

Febrica pretended to blush. Vincent was able to feel the emotions of Febrica. An emotional bond has developed between the two. Febrica is also able to sense his emotions now.

"Hey, didn't I say that I have a surprise for you."

Vincent was confused as the door of the chamber opened up. A nine years old girl with platinum hair and onyx black eyes came running towards Vincent and hugged him. She was only able to reach his belly. She sniffed and said in a cute tone,

"Big Brother Vincent ... huff huff ... I missed you so much ... I-I thought that y-you were dead ... huff huff ... "

" Lily ... " Vincent was shocked as he muttered the name of his little sister in shock. If you look closely, she resembled Na'er, but her eyes were black, not purple like Na'er. Vincent also hugged his little sister. He also thought that she was dead. But she was alive as well as Shisui, only thanks to Febrica. The respect and love for Febrica had greatly increased in his heart and mind. Vincent can tell that she is also a vampire, but he doesn't care about it all. The important thing is that she's alive and in front of her. Vincent cleaned up the tears of his little sister and said, "You are a strong shinobi, remember.

And I'm sorry for being such a fool. I can't able to do anything at all. But know this, I'll fix everything."

The little girl looked at Febrica and said with a cute smile on her face, "Thank you for bringing my brother back, Aunt Febrica."

Febrica lips twitched on hearing it. She looked angrily at Violet, who was whistling beside her mother, and said while looking seriously at Lily,

"How many times do I have to tell you that not to call me that, at least not in a million years. You can call me either, Sister Feb, or just sister, but not that. Okay, I understood! I mean, you understood. In fact, she's your aunt, not me at all." She said the last line while pointing at Violet.

Red Rose scanned the condition of Vincent and said, "You never failed to surprise me at all. Aren't you feeling any thirst of blood."

Vincent replied, "Yes! But it's bearable."

Lily again looked at Vincent. She was still embracing Vincent with her tiny hands and asked,

"Where's dady!?"

This is a question that Vincent didn't want to answer. Because their father died in front of his very eyes while fighting with the Dark Lord. Vincent said with a sigh,

"He went to mom, I guess."

Lily got sad. She understood the meaning behind those words. His brother wanted to say that their father is dead. Suddenly, Febrica interrupted them in their conversation. "Hey you two, let's move on to the next course, shall we. I hope that you are eager to meet your long-lost friend."

Red Rose said as after she heard their conversation,

"I'm waiting you in the living room. Meet me after you have done your work."

With that, she went out with Violet from the stone chamber.

Lily said to Vincent as she saw her new mother wenting out from the chamber, "Did you know? I'm the top student of the Draco Vampire Academy."

"Wow! That's great news."