Nobody knows how to be a villain better than me.

Seeing her friend, now that the alert had been lifted, looking like a listless slacker leaning against a lamppost, Ziyuan had no choice but to casually ask him a question to ease the tense atmosphere.

"How did you, a middle school student with a family, become a vampire?"

"Do you think I wanted this?!"

Upon hearing this, Yumizuka Satsuki became even more depressed. Her wrinkled, pretty face showed a bitter and resentful expression as she sighed through gritted teeth.

"If I hadn't been hit by a car on my way out and almost shattered into pieces, and modern medicine couldn't have saved me, I would never have wanted to become a vampire!"

It was really unlucky. The year I entered junior high school, on my first day of school, I was hit by a speeding dump truck at a corner. I was thrown more than ten meters, blood was everywhere, and I don't know how many bones were broken. I was barely breathing.

But just as Yumizuka Satsuki was dying, she saw a blonde girl with red eyes passing by, who curiously squatted down next to her body, which was twisted into a pretzel, and poked her again and again.

Driven by the will to survive, Mayuki Yumizuka instinctively cried out "Save me" in her dying moments before losing consciousness.

When she woke up the next day, she saw an unfamiliar ceiling and found herself lying unharmed in a bed.

Since then, I have become a vampire.

The person who saved her is named Arcueid, who, in terms of their vampire relationship, is also her current master.

It must be said that although the woman looked noble and elegant, she was very lazy in life and lacked life experience, so she had to ask others to do many things for her.

And so, Yumizuka Satsuki became that woman's personal maid, and every day after school she would go to her "master's" house to do odd jobs.

Fortunately, the woman, though lazy, was quite generous and paid a very high daily wage, which slightly compensated for Yumizuka Satsuki's tormented heart.

Moreover, occasional family gatherings always lead to meeting some very interesting people.

For example, there is the dreamlike fairy-tale witch, Kuonji Aratama, who is skilled in fairy-tale-themed spells and medicine.

For example, there's Aozaki Aoko, a black-haired violent maniac who loves travel and music but whose every move is incredibly destructive;

For example, there's Aozaki Touko, a red-haired doll maker who's skilled at making dolls and wears glasses;

For example, there's the black-haired little girl, Arcueid, who is smaller than Arcueid but is called "older sister" by Arcueid;

For example, there's the twin-tailed female doctor, Araka Junako, who likes to keep spiders and whose smile always sends chills down your spine.

For example, the sharp-tongued nun and the Zhou Se sisters, who are professional cross-dressers;

Also included are members of the four exorcising families, such as Ryougi Shiki and Akiha Tono, as well as the organizers of the witch's tea party, such as Nursery Rhyme, Alice, and Abigail...

In short, although her original life was ruthlessly thrown off course by the dump trucks, her new life has a different flavor.

"So you are a descendant of Bai Ji, no wonder..."

Liz Baifie suddenly realized why Yumizuka Satsuki didn't have much of a fierce aura, and why she seemed to possess an extraordinary power that even she herself didn't know about.

"You know Arcueid, that woman!"

Hearing the church paladin's contemplation, Yumizuka Satsuki was overjoyed, finally relieved.

"Yes, we've had some interaction before."

Liz Byfie nodded slightly, looked around, and muttered with a slight frown.

"Without realizing it, I've somehow returned to Misaki City..."

"What about us?"

Ziyuan looked at her best friend and asked for her opinion.

Liz Byfie thought for a moment, then her expression turned solemn.

"Since it is the Lord's arrangement, everything naturally has His profound meaning."

Then, the female paladin looked up at the somewhat unfamiliar yet familiar city and streets outside the alley and nodded slightly.

"Alright, let's visit the friends we witnessed miracles with on the way."

"No problem, I can lead the way!"

Yumizuka Satsuki immediately nodded enthusiastically, taking the initiative to show goodwill, but then changed the subject and revealed her true purpose.

"But before that, shouldn't you help me find the cat first?"

As she spoke, the girl blinked frantically, putting on a pitiful act in an attempt to gain the help of the two outsiders.

"You can't even handle a cat?"

Liz Byfie raised an eyebrow at Yumizuka Satsuki in front of her, her eyes filled with disdain.

Yumizuka Satsuki waved her fists in protest, her face full of frustration.

"Please, that cat is a succubus, owned by Arcueid. She just dumps all her troubles on me. I've only just become a vampire and haven't learned anything yet. How could I possibly catch that thing?"

"Alright, considering we almost hurt you just now, we'll help you find that cat."

Seeing that her friend had once again touched on the other side's sore spot, Ziyuan coughed and stepped in to smooth things over.

With the acquisition of two powerful starters, Yumizuka Satsuki immediately forgot her lingering frustration and beamed with joy as she pulled the two...

They were afraid that the women would regret joining them.

"Okay, it's settled then!"

Fortunately, feeling guilty towards Yumizuka Satsuki, the two had no intention of backing out. After some discussion, they quickly devised a plan to lure and capture the cat.

The cat's name is Lian, and she's recently taken a liking to chocolate.

According to Yumizuka Satsuki, the chocolate gray starlings that Kuonji Aratsumi released into Misaki City have been missing for the past few days. Judging from the scope of the disappearance and the time of the incident, it is most likely that the cat that ran away was responsible. They can take advantage of this and use chocolate to lure the cat out.

Everything was ready, so let's get started.

However, just as the three were about to walk out of the alley together, Yumizuka Satsuki seemed to have thought of something, slapped her forehead, and raised her hand to ask.

“Those organizations like the Witch’s Tea Party, the Millennium City, the Dark Council, and the Four Exorcists all have names. Speaking of which, shouldn’t the three of us, as a team, also come up with a grand title to make it more formal?”

Ziyuan glanced back at the alley behind her, a sudden inspiration struck her, and she made a suggestion.

"Since we met in an alley, how about we call ourselves the 'Alley Alliance'?"

Finally, the three exchanged glances, gave each other a high five, and unanimously approved the simple and easy-to-remember name.

From this point on, the "Alleyway Alliance" was officially established.

Chapter 84 The Brotherhood at Your Service 4.3k

Clock tower, old school building.

As the golden halo faded, Gina's vision returned to clear, revealing her familiar bedroom and a computer screen that was still lit.

Gina mumbled incoherently.

"came back?"

"Um……"

As a deep, familiar male voice came from the side, Gina turned around abruptly, looked up at Karna beside her, and pounced on him in delight.

"Thank goodness, Lancer, you're alright too!"

In the midst of their excited closeness, the little girl's eyes shone with heartfelt joy.

According to the information she had previously researched, the Holy Grail War was known for its brutality, with the survival rate of both Masters and Servants generally below 50%.

Now that the conflict is over, she and her servants are able to escape unscathed, which is incredibly fortunate.

Soon after returning to her residence, Gina received another exciting piece of news from her perfectly intact personal computer on the table, and cheered again.

"My game saves! My game saves, and my thesis, are all saved!"

The temple collapsed due to the invasion of the spirit virus developed by the Thousand World Tree, and most of the personal electronic items inside were destroyed.

Having witnessed the battle firsthand, Gina was naturally well aware of the outcome.

At that moment, the heartbroken top player's only wish was to preserve the game progress she had painstakingly accumulated.

However, to her surprise, in the blink of an eye, everything she had stored on her private computer returned to her residence untouched.

Holy Grail!

Yes, it must be because we obtained the Holy Grail! This is God's reward!

Gina held Karna's hand with one hand and flipped through her game history, which she hadn't yet completed, with the other. Her face was flushed with excitement, and she wished she could immediately cross her arms and kneel down to pray.

After a while, the excitement in her heart subsided slightly. The little girl, who had almost been overwhelmed by happiness, calmed down and became more awake from her dizzy state. She turned to look at Karna beside her and asked curiously.

"Oh, by the way, Lancer, what did you wish for? Now that we've won, your wish must come true, right?"

"My wish..."

Karna thought for a moment, then looked down at the small hand holding his, his cold face softening as a rare warmth appeared, and he smiled faintly.

"It has already been achieved..."

Their eyes met, and Gina seemed to understand something from her gaze. She grinned, grabbed Karna's hand, and excitedly headed towards the computer.

"Let's not talk about this anymore, hurry up! Before anyone finds us, and before we have to go to class, let's get this level down together today!"

"it is good!"

Karna nodded happily and got up to follow.

Bright sunlight streamed through the window, illuminating the room where two figures, one tall and one short, sat cross-legged on the sofa, picked up game controllers, and began a new round of collaborative challenges.

Meanwhile, on the back mountain of the academy.

With a rustling sound, Reines, covered in grass clippings and twigs, emerged from the overgrown bushes, carrying a large suitcase.

Tch, to actually send me to a place like this, what a petty guy.

Forced to take an extra detour, Reines gritted her teeth and muttered to herself.

However, the girl soon opened her schoolbag, took out the two exercise books that had tormented her all night, flipped through a few pages, and looked at the ever-changing, obscure characters on them, and couldn't help but feel happy again.

Although the Holy Grail War in Tulipas was full of ups and downs, it ultimately ended without any major incident.

Moreover, the benefits Reines gained from this adventure were incredibly substantial.

Now, she not only possesses the wisdom and experience of that cunning strategist from China, but also has acquired two magical books inscribed with various divine runes.

It's the kind that can automatically update the version; it's quite amazing.

At this time, Reines was

I even regretted not doing more practice problems that night.

However, these gains were enough for her to handle the infighting and power struggles within the El-Melloi family.

Even if her good uncle Kenneth wakes up, Reines is absolutely confident that she can protect herself.

To be honest, she didn't have any specific pursuit of the Holy Grail, nor did she have any specific wishes to make.

It's not that I have no desires...

It should be said that she is a very greedy and controlling person. The idea of ​​getting something unconditionally is disgusting and lacks authenticity. In contrast, she prefers to use conspiracies, strategies, and cunning schemes to obtain what she is interested in and the outcome she desires.

Although it was difficult to talk about, after that night, I seemed to have awakened some different hobbies.

For example, appreciating the misfortunes of others.

The thought of scenarios where honest people feel depressed and deviate from the right path, or where arrogant people are slapped in the face, is simply fantastic.

So, uncles and elders of the family, are you ready?

Gazing at the clear outline of the Clock Tower Academy in her field of vision, Reines' lips curled into a pleasant smile, her face growing even brighter, much like that "life mentor" who had teased her so thoroughly that night that she was utterly powerless to resist.

Just as the little girl's malicious smile grew increasingly wicked, a soft murmur echoed in her ears, startling Reines awake.

"Excuse me, can I borrow the book you're holding?"

The sudden question startled Reines, whose confidence had soared since her return, and she instinctively looked in the direction of the voice.

On a stone bench under the shade of trees, a graceful woman in a simple white dress, with cascading blonde hair and a book of poetry lying across her lap, smiled at her and waited quietly for a response.

In the instant their eyes met, Reines seemed to see an endless starry sky in those clear eyes, and all the thoughts, evil deeds, and brilliance in the human soul would be laid bare under the scrutiny of this vast starry sky.

Faced with the stark contrast between the vast and the insignificant, the sublime and the humble, Reines felt a strange sense of guilt, like a student caught red-handed by the teacher while preparing to do something wrong, nodding repeatedly like a chick pecking at rice.

"Uh, oh, okay, fine..."

As she spoke, the scheming little girl obediently handed over the two workbooks in her hands, while she stood awkwardly and absentmindedly to the side, as if waiting to be reprimanded.

"Hmm, the book is good."

The blonde woman casually flipped through the two workbooks, nodded slightly in approval, then returned the items to their original owners with a smile.