It was a small bat covered in fluffy, white fur, which seemed incredibly soft just from a glance. Its innocent red eyes sparkled like rubies. There wasn’t a single soul unfamiliar with this creature.0

“T-the Red Comet?”0

Cork was the first to break the silence. Though it looked adorable, its appearance was identical to the Red Comet seen on countless wanted posters.0

Could it just look like the infamous creature, or was it a completely different one? Are all vampires this cute?0

“Kyuuu!”0

As the white bat spread its wings energetically, Cork and his mercenaries flinched.0

Flap, flap.0

The bat flew and landed on Keter’s shoulder and affectionately rubbed its head against his cheek.0

Seeing that, Cork made an unintelligible noise.0

“Oh? Ohhh? Ooohhhhhh?!”0

The demon sealed within this place was none other than a vampire, a transcendent being that once treated hundreds of thousands of humans as mere livestock. Not just any vampire, but Elise, the First Vampire!0

“Why... why are you being affectionate with Keter?! I’m the one who woke you up!” Cork screamed in despair.0

But Keter calmly scratched Elise under her chin and answered, “Because she’s my pet. Right, Slurpie?”0

Elise let out a soft squeak as if it understood...0