Decency

Luo Lun took a deep breath and looked at Aina in front of her. Although she still didn't know this person's true identity, the fact that a non-human could so brazenly occupy the Elven Queen's palace was terrifying when she thought about it.

Luo Lun asked, "May I ask, do I have the option to refuse?"

"Yes, Miss Luo Lun, you do." The one answering her question was Xia Lun. "Rest assured, no matter what decision you make, I guarantee that you will absolutely not suffer any harm or difficulties because of it."

Xia Lun's reply allowed Luo Lun's tense nerves to relax slightly. Given the status of these two, there was really no need for them to deceive her.

Moreover... during their first meeting, Xia Lun's actions had given Luo Lun a very good impression of him. This man was quite a graceful gentleman.

Luo Lun couldn't help but take another look at Xia Lun.

Aina's gaze immediately grew sharp.

Stare—

Well then, now Luo Lun understood what Sletta had meant earlier.

"I feel I need some time to think it over, My Lord," Luo Lun replied after a moment of pondering.

"There's nothing to consider. Rest assured, I won't let you suffer any loss." Aina's posture carried a bit of lazy arrogance. She casually crossed her legs, the overlapping folds of her skirt between her thighs revealing an exquisite shape, though only Xia Lun, standing behind her, could appreciate it.

Hmm, Xia Lun felt that Aina's rhetoric sounded like a merchant peddling her wares.

"I... I think I should still consider this carefully." Although Luo Lun's momentum was very weak at this moment—after all, she didn't know if this would anger that entity—she still tried hard to negotiate and fight for more rights for herself.

Becoming the other party's subordinate... well, a subordinate was obviously a very broad concept. In the worst-case scenario, wouldn't it be like being a slave, working like a horse or an ox?

Furthermore, if she was forced to do things against her will, it would undoubtedly be a huge headache.

Luo Lun also had her own pride. If the other party's demands were too excessive, she definitely wouldn't be able to endure it.

"I can bestow upon you the precious blood of the Progenitor, turning you into a high-ranking vampire, freeing you from the shackles of a mortal lifespan, and allowing you to pursue greater power..." A bloody light flickered in Aina's pupils. In her view, surely no human could refuse such an offer.

Xia Lun gave a faint smile from behind. At this moment, Aina looked exactly like those evil villains in storybooks trying to tempt heroes into corruption.

Cute. He wanted her.

"Apologies, My Lord, but I am not interested in becoming a vampire." Luo Lun shook her head decisively. "If it's just becoming your subordinate, I could consider it... but as for this matter, please forgive my refusal."

"Why?" Aina was quite astonished. In her understanding, becoming a vampire held no disadvantages for Luo Lun... Among humans, countless nobles and even high-tier powerhouses were willing to offer all their wealth in exchange for a long life. However, to maintain the order of the vampires, Aina, as the Vampire Progenitor, had always strictly controlled the number of her dependents.

She had originally thought that by offering such a condition, the other party would definitely agree with joy; yet now, this woman had personally rejected her invitation.

"You should know, human, this opportunity is not something just anyone can have." Aina's gaze grew slightly cold, feeling that her dignity had been somewhat offended. "For you, this is an unparalleled honor."

"I... I am very satisfied with my current identity, My Lord..." The imposing aura Aina suddenly released made Luo Lun a bit panicked.

"Ah, I know. Did you believe the rumors and think that vampires fear sunlight?" Aina suddenly thought of something and explained to Luo Lun. "That is actually false. Because vampires' eyes are relatively sensitive, being exposed to sunlight that is too intense makes us easily shed tears... This obviously ruins the majestic image of vampires, which is why vampires prefer to be active at night. The plays where vampires turn to ash upon encountering sunlight are just the result of artistic embellishment."

"So that's how it is..." Luo Lun covered her mouth in surprise.

"Now are you willing to become a vampire?" Aina continued to ask.

"A-Apologies, My Lord. I am a human, and I do not plan to forsake my race and bloodline for the time being," Luo Lun replied, bracing herself.

Aina slightly narrowed her eyes.

She truly valued Luo Lun quite a bit, otherwise she wouldn't have specifically sent out blood bats to watch her in secret.

Luo Lun's temperament, strength, and methods were all excellent, and her decisive and vigorous style of doing things was also quite to Aina's liking... If she could take her under her wing, she would definitely play a significant role.

Dorian was truly swamped with work on the human side.

Aina had originally planned to heavily rely on Luo Lun long-term... but if Luo Lun didn't plan to become a vampire, the time she could serve her would be at most a few decades. Aina was not satisfied with this outcome.

Should she just be a bit more forceful and directly transform her into a vampire? Such a thought suddenly flashed through Aina's mind, but she immediately rejected it... Leaving aside whether she would willingly serve her afterward, Xia Lun definitely wouldn't allow her to do such a thing.

How troublesome.

Aina's expression gradually darkened.

Xia Lun's hand rested on Aina's shoulder.

"Alright, let her consider it slowly. Once she lets her guard down around us, she might just agree to your request," Xia Lun said softly to Aina.

She was the Demon King! Her demands were not to be easily disobeyed.

"Are you planning to stand on her side? Xia Lun." A cold glint flickered in Aina's eyes.

"That's right. Don't forget, Aina, I am also a human... Miss Luo Lun is my compatriot." To avoid making Aina jealous, Xia Lun spoke very tactfully.

Aina coldly snorted. "You don't have the right to say such things, Xia Lun... Aside from your appearance, there is absolutely nothing human about you right now."

Xia Lun took a few steps back and clutched his chest, the cruel truth dealing him ten thousand points of critical damage.

Lauren watched the two in front of her somewhat nervously; her fate seemed to be completely in Aina's hands.

If you can't get something, just destroy it... That Lord wouldn't suddenly come up with such a thought, would she?

Thinking about it carefully, because she was still young now, she didn't have much fear of death... When she got old, might she regret today's decision?

If there really were no disadvantages, why not just agree?

Luo Lun's mind was filled with a flurry of thoughts.

"Hmph, fine. Interesting human, I acknowledge your conviction. Let's just leave it at this for now." Aina slowly stood up. "When you reach your twilight years, you might just come begging me with bitter tears..."

Aina felt somewhat disdainful in her heart. In her view, humans were definitely all greedy for life and afraid of death.

But she suddenly paused slightly and looked at Xia Lun behind her.

This guy, before he died, was actually quite dignified.