The Vampire's Hatred

CHAPTER 6

THIRD PERSON POINT OF VIEW

IT seemed that the elders inside the hall had come to their senses. They briefly looked at each other and then hesitated.

“Why?” Queen Valeria asked when she saw the hesitation on the faces of the elders.

“Doesn't Lord Primo no longer like people? His power gradually emerging is also dangerous.” The Queen understands what the possible outcome might be.

“Maybe it will disturb the people even more.” That is indeed a big problem, but Queen Valeria knows her child's improvements.

“I see your worries. However, Primo has transformed significantly. There's no one else who can accomplish this but him. If we obtain the elixir and prepare the solution, it will require us several months. What could be the possible thing that will happen in the human world in that days if we don't move.” Queen Valeria looked at the book.

“Besides, we don't know when Vadenote started. What if he only needs half a months?” The elders fell silent and pondered deeply.

“It seems like there's nothing we can do anymore. Perhaps you could persuade your son, dear Queen. We are ready to help and sacrifice our lives for the sake of the kingdom.” They seem hesitant and it appears they have no other choice.

Queen Valeria smiled and bowed. “I really appreciate it, and you can rely on that.”

After a few minutes of conversation, they started to move and return to their respective tasks.

Queen Valeria, on the other hand, returned to her throne and waited for Primo. Her fingers are tapping on the chair while thinking how will she approach Primo.

After a while, Primo finally arrived. He knelt down as a sign of respect.

“How is your training? It seems that your power has changed significantly.” Queen Valeria sensed the unusual aura enveloping her child.

Primo shook his head. “It's like there's a change, but I can't feel it.” Queen Valeria touched her chin.

“I want you to go to the human world to catch your uncle Vadenote.” Primo exhaled, anticipating what his mother would say.

“I want you to protect the people.”

Primo glanced at his mother and asked, “Why is it my responsibility? Why must I be the one to keep people safe?” His contempt was clear.

“You are the only one who can withstand the sunlight. The one who can match the power of your uncle. If it takes us many days to prepare the elixir, we might regret it in the end.”

Primo nearly shook his head, his brow furrowed. “If my uncle is apprehended, I believe I can manage the situation. But to protect the people? Why, Mother? Why should we protect those who once conversed with you?” Queen Valeria appeared taken aback at first, but eventually lowered her gaze.

“Why would I protect the people who killed my father?”

Queen Valeria sighed softly. “You may not fully grasp this at the moment, but your father remains human. There were times when we entrusted our world to each other. It was a commitment that, regardless of the circumstances, we would uphold.”

Primo just got more confused.

“And besides, you know the danger that is currently happening in our kingdom. We are surrounded by elves who maintain the balance of our vampire world in every corner of the kingdom.” Queen Valeria stood up and walked in front of her child.

“When they find out that we are causing trouble in another part of the human world, they will not forgive us. They won't be able to do anything if it's the same kind of vampire that takes over, but when it comes to humans, they will intervene.”

Primo sighed again. Queen Valeria held his shoulder and helped him stand up.

“I trust you because you are my son. You won't understand it yet. But in the future, you will also know the reason why I would still choose to protect the human.” Primo just closed his eyes and he remained silent.

“I will give you some time to think. I will expect your answer.” Primo nodded and then said goodbye to leave.

Queen Valera sighed. Arriving was the root shadow, who had just been told to keep watching the human world.

“What is currently happening?“

“We need to hurry, dear Queen. We know he will increase the damage. He appears to be in a rush,” The root shadow said that made the Queen clench her fist.

“Spread the letter to the elders and other higher-ups.” They nodded and began to move.

Queen Valeria then went out and visited the oldest elders of the kingdom.

“What service can I provide?”

“I want to study the book further. We also need to act even if Primo is in the human world and trying to catch Vadenote.”

The elder looked at her. “If that's the case, did you convince him?”

Queen Valeria let out a sigh. “He will come, that's what I know.” The elder just nodded and showed the book. “What do you want to know?”

The Queen paused for a moment before saying, “Is there anything we can do that was left in the kingdom? Maybe we can help.”

The elder paused. “We need a lot of books. The elves have books about controlling external powers, but if we borrow them, they might get suspicious. If at all possible, they shouldn't find out what Vadenote is doing in the human world.”

Queen Valeria looks frustrated. “Please don't be angry, dear Queen. But this is really the result of your kindness to your brother. Yes, everyone in the kingdom respects you because of your kindness, but just look at what happened. Someone rebelled and attempted to betray you. We don't know if there are still members here like Vadenote.”

Queen Valeria just slammed the book down. “You can expect that this incident will not happen again.” Suddenly, Queen Valeria remembered something and summoned the one in charge of the library.

“You truly possess the intelligence just like your father and mother.” Queen Valeria couldn't tell if she should be happy.

Upon the arrival of the library manager, he knelt in respect. “What service can I provide, dear Queen?”

“I know you are aware of all the contents of the library. Do you know of a book that can control the power from outside the kingdom?”

The librarian was momentarily silenced. “I think we have that kind of book, dear Queen. But it doesn't have that much content.”

Queen Valeria raised an eyebrow. “Why?”

“Some parts of the book are torn. That is the oldest and the most tattered one. There are other books related to control, but their content is not as deep. I don't think it can help.” Queen Valeria nodded.

“Take all those books. That will help us somehow.” She commanded

The librarian nodded and said goodbye to leave. “What else do you need?” The elder asked because it seemed like Queen Valeria was still thinking about something.

“As far as I remember, there is someone among us who has retired and is knowledgeable in the manipulation of power. Good at experiments, but I can't remember who that was.” She was still holding her head.

“The former elder, Master Tan? As far as I know, he is fishing by the river.”

“Right, I'll just visit him personally. I'll be back right away.” The elder nodded. “Be prepare, you can't convince him right away.”

When Queen Valeria arrived at the river, she saw Master Tan watching the flowing water with closed eyes.

Master Tan didn't look back and spoke. “I have been expecting your arrival. I felt yesterday that someone from a high position in the kingdom would approach me.” Queen Valeria bowed her head in respect.

Master Tan was requested to be alone and avoid getting involved in the events of the kingdom. But now, it seems Queen Valeria has no other choice but to disturb him.

“Sorry for the disturbance, master.” Master Tan looked at her.

“I still know what is happening in the kingdom even though I chose to be alone. I don't want the kingdom where I grew up to be destroyed. What can I do for you?” Queen Valeria looked up and smiled, she didn't expect the answer.

“I know you have knowledge about the experiments. Especially about controlling the power from outside the kingdom.” Master Tan paused for a moment and looked closely at the Queen, who seemed certain of what she was saying.

“Extensive and strong power is required for that. If you do that, you might gradually weaken and lose strength. There's a lot of side effects.”

The Queen nodded. “I am ready to sacrifice. My son is the one who will inherit the world, and I will not let them come to harm.”

Master Tan seemed surprised. “Primo? And when did that child ever become obedient?” Queen Valeria laughed. “It's a long story, Master.”

Meanwhile, not far away, Primo stood by the window of the high tower, watching his mother going back and forth to different corners of the kingdom. She didn't stop and rest.

Primo could clearly see the worry on her face even from afar, he don't want to see his mother like this.

He kept sighing repeatedly while his hands clenched on the windowsill. She was looking for a solution, for hope and for anything that could save them.

And in that moment, as he watched her disappear again behind the castle walls, he made his decision, even though he don't like it.