Vol. 1 Chapter 1.7 - The Monster Born From Capitalism (7)
Even the smooth, white flesh shone brightly as if it had been resurrected in a different body. However, Si-wol could not understand what she meant.
“I-I am ignorant and cannot comprehend what Your Majesty is saying…”
The woman tilted her head momentarily at Si-wol’s words. Having turned a human into a vampire, should she bear some responsibility for it? she wondered.
However, the woman had no intention of taking responsibility. It was merely a momentary whim, and she had not considered the consequences of turning Si-wol into a vampire. Not only had Si-wol violated the laws by becoming a vampire without knowing anything, but it also seemed unlikely that he would be able to survive for long, evading the eyes of hunters. Moreover, it would be even more dangerous for her to recklessly accompany a half vampire.
The woman stood up without hesitation. As she showed signs of leaving, Si-wol was taken aback and hurriedly approached her, grabbing onto her sleeve.
“Great King Yeomra! W-Where are you going?”
“Merely bestowing upon you a new body has satisfied my amusement. Although, upon awakening, I considered taking you along after the delightful torment… but why bother with someone destined to die again soon.”
“
Gasp
! D-Die again? I don’t want that!
Hiiik
! Please spare me, I beg you,
hiik
!”
Si-wol didn’t even know he had become a vampire, let alone how to live as one. It was inevitable that he would soon be hunted down and killed by vampire hunters. Terrified, he burst into tears. The woman, who had been pulling away Si-wol’s grip, twisted her lips into a smirk.
‘This little guy, why does he make me feel such pity for him?’
While she had never felt any particular emotions towards humans in her whole life, she couldn’t understand why this young one was stirring her vampire heart so unpredictably. Was it because of the way the child’s entire face turned red as he cried? Or was it because he was making hiccupping sounds, unable to cry properly? Seeing the child’s thin and fragile appearance made her even more uneasy.
Finally, as the woman left the house that was on the verge of collapsing, she muttered irritably.
“I will say it one last time, listen carefully.”
“
Hiiing
─.
Hiccup
! I don’t want to die─….”
“Fine, I understand! Can’t you stop your incessant crying?
Tsk
. Even if that pathetic body wants to die, it won’t die so easily. Even if it gets sick and torn apart, it will quickly recover.”
“
Hiccup
, i-is that true?”
“However, now that your body lives on human blood, if you don’t drink blood until your stomach is full, you will fall into a long sleep to save your miserable life, and you won’t know when you will wake up. If that resembles the death you hate so much, then perhaps it is similar to it.”
“
Hiccup
…”
Si-wol, who was frightened by the unknown explanations, nodded his head without even noticing his teary eyes. The woman, whose irritation slightly softened at his action, added with a better mood.
“There are hunters who see that immortal body of yours as a thorn in their side. Only they can truly bring you death. So, do your best to avoid them and live on.”
The woman had initially planned to leave without revealing this fact to Si-wol. However, a moment of hesitation led to a different course of action. Thanks to Si-wol’s attachment to life and his miraculous survival thus far, he has managed to continue his existence.
“Well, even I wouldn’t have wanted to bring along a half vampire like myself. But I don’t hold any grudges against that person. It’s already happened. I’m just curious as to why she turned me into a vampire. Well, it’s not exactly a pleasant topic, so I didn’t want to talk about it…”
Si-wol sighed with a melancholic expression and murmured. He didn’t expect a response or a question, but suddenly a voice came from beside him.
“A half vampire…? Is such a thing possible?”
The man, who had been listening to Si-wol’s story in silence, had a face full of doubt. His eyes carried a hint of disbelief as if he had heard an utterly unbelievable tale.
Si-wol’s lips curled up. It felt strangely satisfying to see that expressionless face transform with an interest directed towards himself. It was a peculiar mix of wanting to express this fluttering feeling and wanting to conceal it. Truly a strange sensation, perhaps influenced by having drunk blood for a long time.
Soon, Si-wol shrugged his shoulders and whispered playfully, making his voice audible only to the man.
“The world of the original concept is profound, you know. That’s why it’s good to have detailed settings like this, it makes it even more enjoyable to be a fan and increases the passion for it.”
He chuckled and pointed at the monitor with a playful tone. At that moment, a cheerful melody played, accompanied by a donation message.
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