Have you had enough, Miss Vampire? It's time to get down to business.

Lor thought.

……

At the same time, in a dark and narrow alley.

Two guys, dressed in ostentatious clothes and in a slovenly manner, who looked like they were not serious people at first glance, fell face down into the dirty and smelly gutter.

Isabella, who was a few steps away, didn't even move a finger.

"I've already said that I have no money, so how can I not choose the right target for robbery?"

The silver-haired, red-eyed girl snorted coldly, glaring at the two unlucky guys like they were trash, and said:

"Or is it that you're after something other than money? Well, that's understandable... After all, I'm naturally beautiful, gentle, kind, and incredibly intelligent. What man wouldn't be moved by me?"

The security in big cities is really bad, even worse than in Gordon.

Isabella thought.

Moreover, the famous shops mentioned in the "Pamel Tourist and Food Guide" actually tasted just so-so, not as good as the desserts that Lor usually bought from the bakeries on the corner.

All in all, it's boring.

When Lor wasn't around, shopping wasn't fun, the desserts weren't tasty, and there were so many beautiful clothes in the store windows that she didn't even want to try them on.

I don't know if Lor's done yet, why don't I go to the square where we can meet and wait for him...

No no no!

I am the master. If I go there early to wait for him, wouldn’t that be too embarrassing?

However, I can lie in ambush nearby first, and when Lor arrives, I will show up belatedly... Well, that's what I'll do!

Stupid Lor, don’t keep me waiting too long!

"Oh, right……"

Isabella suddenly remembered something and looked coldly at the two men she had just taught a lesson. At this moment, the two brothers were trembling in fear, not daring to raise their heads from the gutter.

"You two, give me all the money you have!"

Humph, that guy Lor always says that I spend money like water and don’t know how to be frugal at all.

I made him money today, let’s see what he says!

7. Be grateful!

The sky gradually darkened and the kerosene street lamps on the roadside were lit one by one.

Lor sat alone on a bench in the square, waiting quietly, as if he was resting his eyes.

"This guy is way too calm, isn't he?" Isabella, who was watching from a distance, muttered softly. "He's been sitting there motionless for over ten minutes. Could he be trying to fall asleep? ... Humph, isn't he afraid that I'll go away alone and never come back to see him again?"

What? It seems like I’m the only one who doesn’t want to be separated!

This idiot!

In fact, Isabella had come a long time ago and was better than Lor.

It was just because of the awkward mentality unique to tsundere people that she didn't want to show up before Lor.

You have to let that stupid man wait, preferably until he is upset, anxious, and tearful like an abandoned puppy... Only then will I show up belatedly!

Men don’t love bad women.

This is how bad women play with men's hearts!

"I want to see how long you can remain calm... Oh, you opened your eyes!" Seeing Lor finally start to move, Isabella's mood suddenly brightened. "Hey, you can't bear it anymore, right? You can't help but look around, anxiously searching for me, right?"

However, it was not Isabella that Lor stood up to search for.

But it was a small bread stall not far away.

I bought a loaf of bread and tore it into small pieces with my hands.

then……

Hey, why are you feeding pigeons by yourself?

Feeding the pigeons is fine, but why are you smiling like you're living a peaceful and tranquil life? Damn it, why don't you worry about it?

If you continue like this, I'll turn into a pigeon and fly away!

I can't take it anymore!

Isabella jumped out from her hiding place. She had originally planned to let Lor wait for another half an hour, but now it was she herself who could not wait any longer.

"Stupid Lor! Is feeding pigeons so fun? Bring me the bread!"

"Oh, Miss, you're here. Why, do you want to eat too?"

"Pah! I won't eat it! I want to feed the pigeons too!"

"But you've scared all the pigeons away."

"..."

"Don't waste the leftover bread. Let's split it in half."

"I already said I don't want to eat! I want dessert!"

"Ah? But didn't you just go shopping for half a day? You should have eaten a lot, right? Why haven't you eaten enough?"

"I want to eat what you bought!"

"Oh... okay, I'm hungry too." Luo Er took a step forward. "After we finish eating, let's find a high-end store and buy you a beautiful dress."

"Hmph, don't think you can fool me like this... Wait, what did you just say?"

Isabella was stunned for a moment, unable to believe her ears.

That stingy Lor actually said he wanted to buy me a beautiful dress? And from a high-end store?

The sun rises from the west?

"In three days, I'm going to the Duke's Mansion to attend an auction." Lor took out the invitation he had received from Seniors Wolf and Merlin and explained, "Anyway, you'll definitely make a fuss and want to come along, right? So I need to prepare something suitable for formal occasions."

"Huh, who would make such a fuss? Do you think I'm a child?"

Isabella curled her lips.

But, the auction...it seems really interesting.

He snatched the invitation from Lor's hand and took a closer look. It said that invited guests could bring a partner, and there would be a luxurious dinner and dance before the auction officially began.

"My family used to hold such activities frequently. I miss them quite a bit..." For a moment, Isabella's face showed some sadness, but she quickly shook her head vigorously, driving all the unhappy emotions out of her mind.

Then, she carefully looked at Lor from head to toe:

"So, you need a decent evening gown too?"

"Me? I don't care." Luo Er shrugged. "Occasions like this don't happen every day. There's no need to buy a special evening gown... I'll just rent one and that'll be enough."

"That won't do!" Isabella said sternly. "A man should always have a few decent sets of clothes. Even if he doesn't wear them regularly, he should keep them at home just in case! ... I have no choice but to buy them for you. You must be grateful, servant!"

"You bought it for me?" Lor raised his eyebrows in surprise. "Where did you get the money?"

"Of course it's robbery... No, it's the reward you deserve after ridding the people of this evil! Oh, why are you talking so much nonsense? Come on, I'll pick out the most handsome outfit for you! You're already good-looking, so with a little dressing up, won't you look like a prince?"

"Wait, what did you just say?" Lor interrupted seriously.

"Why are you always so rigid?" Isabella curled her lips. "This money isn't ill-gotten gains. I just taught a couple of ignorant hooligans a lesson... This counts as tuition!"

"That's not what I meant." Lor raised his eyebrows and said teasingly, "I want you to repeat your last sentence just now."

"Ah, I mean, if you just dress up a little, you'll be..." Isabella finally realized what was happening, her cheeks flushed. "You heard wrong, idiot!"

……

It has to be said that Isabella, who came from an aristocratic family, is indeed unique in terms of aesthetics.

She chose for Lor a dark gray wool suit with vertical stripes, which came with a vest, trousers and a jacket. Paired with a white shirt and a black tie, he looked particularly tall and straight.

You know what, he really has an aristocratic air.

"Yes, Not Bad!"

That night, in the hotel room, Isabella looked at Lor's new outfit and nodded with a sense of accomplishment:

"Next is the brooch. A proper gentleman can't be without a brooch! But I don't have much money left, so I can only afford this one... It's not very high-end, but at least it's not embarrassing. You just have to make do with it."

As he spoke, he personally pinned a brass brooch on Lor's clothes.

As for Isabella herself, she wore a dark blue off-the-shoulder dress, paired with black stockings, long gloves, and high-heeled sandals. The overall impression she gave was both elegant and fashionable. In addition, she wore a ruby ​​necklace on her chest, which echoed the deep red of her eyes.

Lor couldn't help but stare in a trance.

"Hey, hey...what's up? Are you staring blankly? Look at you, you idiot! Nothing I wear looks bad?" Isabella said proudly. "Come on, stop staring! The invitation says there's a dance. So, how's your dancing?"

"Dancing...does it count as subject three?"

"What a mess! Come, I'll teach you. Hold my waist with your hands!"

Lor did as he was told.

At the same time, Isabella's slightly cold little hand also rested on Lor's shoulder.

The preparation posture was ready, but Isabella did not move for a long time. Instead, she lowered her head and did not dare to look into Lor's eyes.

"?" Lor was a little puzzled, "Miss, what's wrong with you?"

"No, nothing... I just haven't danced in a while, so I can't quite remember the moves..." Isabella blushed and murmured softly, "Wait a moment, let me think about it!"

hateful.

Lor looks really handsome in this new outfit.

It made my heart beat faster... I need some time to calm down!

8. Lady Windsor

Late at night, in the suburbs of Pamer.

A man in a black trench coat and a hood stood alone in front of a rather imposing three-story mansion, holding a dim lantern in his hand.

From time to time, he would look towards the end of the road, looking a little anxious, as if he was waiting for someone.

The evening breeze suddenly blew, and the trees on both sides of the road made a rustling sound of branches and leaves rubbing against each other.

At this moment, the man felt something strange in his right hand holding the lantern. He looked down and saw that the flesh on his palm was gradually disappearing, and the white bones became clearly visible.

"Tsk, it starts again..."

The man grumbled softly, quickly bent down to put the lantern on the ground, then took out a pair of gloves from his pocket and put them on to cover the abnormality on his hands.

This person's name is Glenn, a second-level transcendent with "undead" roots.

As for the abnormalities in his body, they are also closely related to the origin of "undead".

Any extraordinary person who pursues this root will gradually become different from an ordinary person's body, and eventually transform into a half-dead, mindless undead creature... There is only one way to avoid this result, and that is to complete the promotion before completely turning into a monster.

After the promotion, one can return to being a normal person and gain new extraordinary abilities.

But this state will not last long. After a period of time, alienation will occur again... Every time a level is promoted, this cycle will be repeated until it reaches a bottleneck and completely degenerates into a monster.

"If I had known this, I shouldn't have chosen this path."

Glenn couldn't help feeling a little annoyed.

But now, it's too late to regret... Fortunately, he is not a wild extraordinary person with no connections, but a member of the secret organization "Death Whisper Society". As long as he faithfully completes the tasks assigned by the organization, he will gain the knowledge and resources needed for promotion.

...Da, da, da.

The sound of crisp horse hooves came from afar. Glenn became alert and looked out, only to see a pitch-black carriage coming out of the night.

He swallowed nervously, staring at the approaching carriage without blinking.

This carriage was eerie in every way. The windows were covered by thick curtains, and there was not a ray of light coming through the gaps. The driver had a pale face, dull eyes, and held the reins stiffly. He didn't look like a living person at all!

It seems that this is the person I am waiting for.

After the carriage stopped by the roadside, Glenn approached the door cautiously and asked tentatively:

"Is it Lady Windsor?"