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3. Energy Thirst and the Lost Noble
Fleeing the crowded subway, Yulia walked on the sidewalk. The sun was high, and despite applying the family's ancient sunscreen salve, her body felt hot and weak.
Hunger. It was an unbearable sensation.
Her vampire energy was draining faster than anticipated. She suspected the surrounding "noisy, glowing boxes" were consuming her magic.
She looked at the passersby. Every human radiated a "tempting, fragile aura."
"No," she gritted her teeth, repeating the family's decree. "No unnecessary killing, no exposure."
She had to find a discreet, quiet place with abundant energy to rest.
She targeted a building that "looked unassuming, without too many glowing illusion screens"—a 24-hour convenience store.
It was a grave mistake.
Inside the convenience store, the lights were bright, and the air conditioning was blasting. Yulia, like a disoriented bat, quietly slipped into the store. She decided to observe the Human "feeding ritual" to find a way to replenish her energy.
Unbeknownst to her, this choice would completely change her life. For behind the counter stood a man in a cheap uniform, wearing black-rimmed glasses, diligently working on the electronic register—Lu Chen.
Chapter Two: The Contract at the Convenience Store
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