The Vampire's Hatred

CHAPTER 3

THIRD PERSON POINT OF VIEW

In the early days of the Aethelgard kingdom, the vampires were already in a state of turmoil following the Queen's commands.

Upon waking up early, Queen Valeria went directly to the window to survey her realm. Unable to find any tranquility, she realized she could no longer enjoy a restful sleep.

In the sky, she spotted an unusual bird from another kingdom that fleetingly appeared.

This sighting unnerved the Queen, prompting her to instruct the vampires in the kingdom to make the best preparations possible.

She promptly shared her power with everyone, even as she began to weaken she chose to keep sharing with them.

Primo, her son, stood by her side, observing her actions. He attempted to empower her as well, but Queen Valeria dismissed his efforts.

"We don't need that anymore, son. If both of us grow weak or lack strength when another kingdom attacks, we will all be doomed. For now, you must be the kingdom's greatest strength. I cannot depend on your uncle," Queen Valeria insisted. Clinching her fist while gathering some strength before continuing sharing powers.

It’s true that Vadenote, his brother, possesses considerable strength and is among the mightiest in their kingdom. By his help, the kingdom will definitely win over some intruders.

However, she recognized that seeking his help wouldn't likely benefit them, and it could come at a cost. "Asking him for assistance might just make him more arrogant." If possible, Queen Valeria don't want her brother to know what's the current situation of the kingdom. But he's also in the kingdom and couldn't do anything about it.

Primo was troubled by his mother's actions and couldn’t understand the true reason behind his mother's warning to distrust his uncle, who had once been kind to him in his childhood.

Meanwhile, the vampires were gaining strength as they prepared for the uncertain future ahead. The Queen continued her journey, empowering those she recognized as weak. She don't have any plan to stop.

Before long, the Queen took a moment to sit down, and upon seeing her, Primo hurried over.

"Mother, you should rest," he said, concern clearly visible in his usually cold eyes.

But the Queen promptly stood up and shook her head. “We need to gather enough protection, it’s vital for our safety. If we don't do this, things will turn upside down.”Just then, a few strands of her hair fell, indicating her waning strength.

"Please, Mother, stop this," he urged. She looked at the fallen hair, sighed, and looked her surroundings.

"I’ll rest for a bit, and regain my strength to continue," she replied. Primo could see the sacrifices she made for her people, even if it meant losing her own life.

Over the decades, Primo had only recently recognized how deeply she cared for her subjects. Primo don't get it, what would be the point of sacrificing just to remain the kingdom standing?

As they prepared to leave, they heard a clap from behind. Turning around, they saw Vadenote with a smirk, his eyes sparkling with malice.

"It appears you are endangering yourself for your subjects, dear Queen," he remarked. The Queen’s weakness was apparent, and it was only Primo’s support that kept her upright.

"If only you had heeded my advice, you might have avoided this predicament," he continued, accusing her of misusing her power for a purpose not aligned with its intended good. The Queen’s anger ignited.

Despite her frailty, she stood tall and confronted her brother defiantly. "I will not tolerate your harsh words, Vadenote. Watch your tone, I don't like your words either. You always forgot who you are talking with."

Vadenote let out sarcastic chuckle. “Here you go again, you are so proud of bein—”

Queen Valeria interrupted what her Brother was about to say. "And being your younger sister is never an excuse to be disrespectful."

The two locked gazes. Queen Valeria signed Primo to retreat. "Stay back, I just need to reprimand my brother. It seems he has forgotten the kingdom's roots. Continue with the tour. This matter is for me to fix." Primo's expression wasn't very friendly.

However, he couldn't intervene, instead, he discreetly touched his mother and imparted a small amount of his power to her. Making sure his mother will be fine.

The Queen sensed it and was surprised by the strength of the energy flowing back to her. She quietly impressed at her child's hidden abilities without letting her sibling know what had just occurred.

In her mind, she acknowledged the gradual emergence of the child’s gifts. "Perhaps you've forgotten that you used to be exiled from this kingdom. I kept you and insist to let you live here." Vadenote frowned.

“What are you implying? Are you saying I no longer have the right to offer suggestions? It seems your accusation is misguided.” Vadenote's stubbornness.

The Queen maintained a serious expression. “Suggestion? You propose killing people or decreasing the vampire population in our kingdom. Such tactics are not acceptable here. Stop for your dirty tricks.”

The Queen understands that Vadenote is solely focused on his own desires. He has betrayed the kingdom in the past, yet she chose to forgive him in hopes of his transformation. Vadenote had an innate power that he used to strive for the Throne, but it wasn't long before the true nature of his strength came to light. Soon his betrayal came out.

He once ventured into the human world and consumed their blood, leading everyone to believe he was merely seeking animal blood. However, the truth eventually reached the kingdom.

As a result, he lost the trust of their father, the former king, who branded him a traitor and exiled him. It was Valeria who intervened and saved him from this fate, even though he attempted to overlook his actions. Valeria once lost her sister, and because she don't want to lose another sibling, she tried to cover up all Vadenote's sins.

Soon, Valeria found herself next in line for the Throne, which fueled Vadenote's deep-seated resentment toward her and fostered a growing jealousy toward his sister.

Nevertheless, Valeria recognizes her brother's anger. Despite the circumstances, she still holds onto the hope that things can improve.

Queen Valeria sighed as she gazed at Vadenote. “What you propose is unacceptable. You know the effects that human blood will have on us, it will only drive vampires to become greedy, seeking to consume more of it. The inevitable outcome would be disastrous if everyone craved power. We are not like the other kingdoms. And for sure they are also trying to maintain that.”

There is an inexplicable reason why they draw strength from human blood.

“Conflict will arise, the vampires will fight and it might end our world.” Queen Valeria spoke gently, hoping to convey her understanding to her brother.

Vadenote tightened his fist, releasing a dark aura around him. Queen Valeria remained unresponsive, her hope for her brother fading. She knows she couldn't do anything about it anymore.

“You truly don't understand, Valeria,” he said. “You're incredibly naive. You know nothing about fortifying the kingdom. What will history say if the ruler is excessively compassionate? You won't be able to raise the kingdom in the days to come. What will you present to your people when your power diminishes? What would you do if the power you have lost its strength. You should feel ashamed."

Queen Valeria met his gaze firmly, both their expressions filled with conviction, indicating a struggle for dominance. “If there's anything I should feel ashamed of, it's that I failed to adhere to the lessons of the past and resorted to murder, I'm not selfish,“ she asserted. ”What I regret most is that I compromised my principles for my own advantage. I would never seek for more than a power if it cost my kindness.“

Vadenote laughed loudly, cloaked himself in dark smoke, and then slowly faded away.

“If that's the case, there's really nothing more I can do. Don't regret your choices. I will return for revenge.” He shot a fierce look before the wind swept away the black smoke and he disappeared. Valeria stunned for a moment.

Queen Valeria raised an eyebrow, taken aback by such power. She couldn't fully grasp that her brother's abilities had reached that extent. It's not uncommon, and maybe it's because of the human blood.

With a sigh, she headed straight to her throne.

A few hours later, a servant responsible for the food supplies rushed to the Queen. He collapsed at her feet, clutching his bloodied foot and arm and trying to catch her breath.

“What happened to you?” Queen Valeria exclaimed in shock, immediately rising to assist her and give her some strength.

“The food—everything, including the stored blood was taken. We couldn’t defend it, my companions were badly injured and I fear they won’t survive, the powers too great and dark. I was the only one who managed to escape, Your Majesty.” The Queen’s attention sharpened.

“H-How? The guards? Weren't they nearby?”

The servant shook her head. “They were also attacked. By the time I came here, they were already being overwhelmed.” Queen Valeria’s fists clenched.

“Who did this?, tell me who you saw did this,” she demanded, her frustration bubbling to the surface.

“I couldn't see the face. Just a black smoke, drifting with the wind. Its power is astonishing, it has almost the same power as Lord Primo,” she replied.

Queen Valeria's grip tightened as she tried to determine who was behind this attack.

“Find Vadenote! Now!”