This, Too, Was Fate

"What?"

Arcueid's words caused Ciel to show a surprised expression.

That was a reaction of surprise.

Ciel probably didn't expect Arcueid to give such an answer, did he?

However, Arcueid did not look at Ciel; her gaze remained fixed on Fang Li, staring at his pale face with an increasingly bitter expression.

"Because I hate bloodsucking."

I believe that anyone who knows Arcueid's true identity would find it utterly absurd to hear Arcueid say that.

A vampire who hates drinking blood is something that has never been heard of before.

"But I just hate bloodsucking, I hate it so much."

The act of bloodsucking can lead to the corruption of the True Ancestor.

This is just one of the reasons.

The bigger reason is because of past experiences.

It was only then that Ciel remembered.

The woman before us, Bai Ji, first committed the act of drinking blood eight hundred years ago.

That was the period when we were deceived by Roa.

After that, Arcueid went into a berserk state, slaughtering all her people, and then chose to sleep. She would only wake up when Roa's reincarnation awoke, and go out to hunt the "Serpent's" Dead Apostle.

Is it strange that someone who has had that experience would hate the act of bloodsucking?

After all, unlike the Dead Apostle, the True Ancestor don't need to drink blood at all. They only become involved in the act of drinking blood because of the natural blood-drinking impulse within them.

Therefore, for the True Ancestor, blood is not a necessity, just like the effect of drugs on addicts—it has no benefit and can only satisfy the mind that is driven to madness.

Furthermore, once they have drunk blood, they will become even more insane, gradually heading towards destruction.

Given this fact, coupled with her past experiences, it's not surprising that Arcueid hates vampires.

Even though it was absurd that vampires hated blood-sucking, Ciel still believed Arcueid's words.

Because Bai Ji, who was capable of destroying the world and bringing about catastrophe-like destruction, was trembling with fear when she said those words.

That's not just to the point of dislike, it's to the point of fear.

"I don't want to drink blood, I really don't want to drink blood."

Arcueid spoke with great complexity, her head bowed.

"Moreover, what I really don't want to drink is Fang Li's blood."

This is another incredible thing.

Logically speaking, since Arcueid hates bloodsucking so much, and is even unwilling to drink blood to save someone, it's probably because that person doesn't hold a significant place in her heart, and her resistance is understandable.

However, judging from Arcueid's attitude towards the Fang Li, that was definitely not the case.

Arcueid would do anything to save Fang Li.

Even the most detestable act of bloodsucking should be treated the same way.

However, despite this, Arcueid became even more averse to bloodsucking.

Not for any other reason than that it is Fang Li.

"Vampires are hunters, and all beings whose blood is sucked are prey."

Just like humans hunting animals, taking their fur and eating their flesh, there are no obstacles.

That's because humans regard animals as beings inferior to themselves, and in order to survive, they naturally have to hunt them.

The relationship between vampires and humans, in essence, is this kind of relationship.

"But I don't want to treat Fang Li as prey, and I don't want him to be someone inferior to me."

In that case, Arcueid would no longer be able to interact with this person on an equal footing.

It was precisely because Fang Li regarded Arcueid Li as an equal that she strongly resisted treating him like prey.

Arcueid had a feeling that this would actually happen.

I will definitely break down completely after that, and I will no longer be myself.

"Therefore, I don't want to drink Fang Li's blood."

This is the only point on which I absolutely will not allow myself to compromise.

Ciel was utterly speechless.

That was both surprise and confusion.

I was surprised that the princess of the True Ancestor would have such thoughts.

It's perplexing that Arcueid's inner world is so human.

This is nothing like the strongest True Ancestor who only carried out the mission of annihilation.

Then, Ciel looked directly at Arcueid and said, "If you don't drink his blood, he'll die. Is that alright?"

This question elicited only Arcueid's immediate and unwavering reply.

"No, I won't let him die."

With that, Arcueid gently picked up Fang Li.

"Cough... cough...!"

Fresh blood, like flowing water, was continuously coughed up by Fang Li unconsciously.

That was truly the worst possible situation.

However, Arcueid smiled Fang Li he saw this.

That smile was no longer bitter, but full of satisfaction.

"Perhaps, this is destiny."

As soon as she finished speaking, Arcueid bit the tip of her tongue.

The blood of the noblest royal family among the True Ancestor flowed from Arcueid's lips.

Then, Arcueid gently pressed her lips to Fang Li's lips.

And so, gently, I kissed her.

"Gurgle..."

With a swallowing sound, Fang Li swallowed the blood that Arcueid had rolled up with his tongue.

"Zheng..."

At the same time, Arcueid emitted a faint glow.

The light, like fireflies, rose continuously from Arcueid's body and drifted towards Fang Li's direction.

Finally, it merged into Fang Li's body.

"Zheng..."

Instantly, Fang Li's entire body also radiated light.

"You..."

Upon seeing this, Ciel was finally shocked.

"You actually gave all your power to this person?"

Yes.

Arcueid is pouring all of her power into Fang Li's body.

Using their own blood as a catalyst.

The path is based on the portion of power that was taken from Roa and is gradually returning.

He squeezed out his own power little by little and poured it all into Fang Li's body.

"Are you crazy?"

Ciel spoke in utter shock.

"In that case, you'll be nothing but an empty shell. Once the bloodlust resurfaces, you'll have no chance to suppress it, and even your spirit will be instantly shattered by the bloodlust, turning you into a mindless beast!"

After all, faced with a powerful desire that even the True Ancestor could not resist, an empty shell of spirit without any power would be instantly shattered into pieces.

At that time, Arcueid will be a beast with a human-like appearance.

Just like primitive humans who haven't evolved intelligence, even if they manage to overcome their vampiric urges, they can't regain their original consciousness.

"Therefore, I will immediately return to the Millennium Castle to sleep, so that my mind will not be affected by the urge to drink blood."

Arcueid spoke with utter weakness.

"Fang Li is in your care now."