The Costs and Returns Didn't Add Up

As the liquid in the bottle decreased, Altair's thirst gradually subsided, his pupils returned to their normal amber color, and his mind gradually cleared.

After drinking the liquid, Altair instinctively closed his eyes, licked his lips, and looked as if he were savoring the delicious meal he had just eaten.

When she opened her eyes, she looked thoughtfully at the bottle in her hand, her instincts telling her she could have another one.

But she restrained herself from this desire, took the bottle in her hand, and entered the Spirit Realm's "Library".

I walked slowly to the place where these empty bottles were kept, put down the bottle in my hand, and then checked how many full bottles were left.

After confirming that he had enough "alcohol" for a week, he chose to return directly to the real world.

Since Altair advanced to Sequence Seven and replenished her Potion, she has been forced to consume blood due to the Moon pathway Sequence Seven "Vampire" effect.

Moreover, this craving is extremely intense, making it difficult to control, and one needs to drink blood frequently to maintain this state.

Logically, Altair should have directly used the "Castle" (i. e., the complete "Library") to "expel" the intruder.

However, after careful consideration and weighing the pros and cons, Altair did not choose to "exclude" it.

Because once this side effect is eliminated, a large portion of the abilities she gains through the Moon pathway will be lost. Doing so would be of little use to her, leading to the current situation.

As for where the "blood" came from, one can only say that even Beyonder are human and need to eat; a great reward will surely attract brave men.

100cc can be exchanged for 10 pounds and includes a blood-building agent made by a "Apothecary," which is essentially free money for anyone.

Altair's daily usage was entirely covered by Simon's team, so she would collect a portion periodically, claiming it was for research purposes.

Of course, the main reason Simon and his group dared to sell to Altair was because they knew him; they wouldn't dare give it to a stranger. After all, there are curses and the like in the occult.

Different types of blood taste different. For ordinary people, blood has no nutritional value and can only be used to quench thirst.

As for the Beyonder, perhaps it is because different Beyonder possess different Spirituality that Altair experiences different tastes when drinking them.

When Altair drank Simon's "Dawn Knight," it felt like drinking a carbonated beverage, with a tingling, bubbly sensation.

The "Harvest Sacrifice" is like drawing on the "Sweet Flower".

When Altair opened the door, he saw Irene standing in the doorway.

The two exchanged a glance. One chose not to explain, and the other chose not to ask, pretending nothing had happened. They continued their normal lives as usual.

October 21, 1346

After attending the Mass, Altair rode in a carriage from the Saint Samuel Church in the North Borough back to the manor. As soon as he arrived at the gate, he saw a crowd already waiting for him.

Once the carriage came to a stop, after alighting, Altair asked Vivian again, "Are you really not coming with us to leave Bexland and spend the winter in our Ancestral Land?"

In response to Altair, Vivian only smiled and shook her head.

"Alright~" After saying that, Altair added, "Finish your business in Bexland as soon as possible. I'll be waiting for you to come home for the New Year in our Ancestral Land. If you encounter any problems you can't handle, you can go to Uncle Leif. He didn't choose to leave Bexland this year. Hmm~, you know where his home is."

"The most important thing is to be safe."

Then, turning to Hahn, he asked:

"Is everything ready? If so, let's set off now."

Hahn replied directly, "Count Altair is ready; we can depart now."

"Vivian, you should go back inside first. You don't need to go to the station to see us off. It's gotten colder in Bexland now, it's chilly outside..." Altair said.

Vivian didn't choose to go back inside, but explained, "I can just stand here and watch you leave, then I'll go back inside."

Once everything was ready, Altair and the others left the manor by carriage.

As the carriage drove away, Vivian returned to the villa once it was out of sight.

In fact, on the evening of October 14th, Altair suggested that Vivian leave Bexland with him and go to their Ancestral Land for the winter.

Vivian, however, was unable to leave Bexland with her due to her mission with the Demoness Sect.

But it was agreed that she would try her best to complete the mission before the New Year, and then go to the "Ancestral Land" to New Year with Altair.

Inside the carriage, Vera asked excitedly, "Count Altair, is the temperature in our Ancestral Land better than in Bexland? Are there pastures there? Are there any Dessert Shop that make delicious treats?"

Vera kept asking questions along the way, but her concerns were mostly about whether there was anything good to eat or fun to do.

Altair wanted to answer these questions, but since he had spent very little time in his Ancestral Land, he could only suggest that she ask Butler Hahn later.

Upon arriving at Bexland Steam train station, Altair entered a private carriage. As soon as Door Opening, she found someone already waiting for her.

After sitting down opposite Him, Altair asked curiously, "What brings such a busy person like you here today?"

The person sitting opposite Altair did not choose to reply immediately.

Instead, he took out a bottle of wine, opened it, poured two glasses, handed one to Altair, took a sip, and said, "Although I've recovered quite a bit, it's still hard to recapture that feeling from before."

Altair retorted irritably, "That's still better than your Imagination; at least it exists."

Adam nodded, smiled, and said, "Thank you."

Altair didn't reply to Adam's words, but instead asked, "What brings you here today? Don't tell me you came just for a drink."

As Adam sipped his drink, he said, "Just now, the war in the South Continent ended, and the Loen Kingdom achieved an unprecedented victory."

After saying "Oh," Altair added casually, "Loen's victory has absolutely nothing to do with me."

Just tell me what you want to do.

After listening to Altair's words, Adam got straight to the point, saying, "I'll be hosting another party tonight, and I'd like you to sell some weapons at the meeting."

After listening to Adam's words, Altair asked curiously, "If you're making and selling them, it should be very simple, since they're just small toys to you. So why did you ask me to make them?"

"That's true, but the costs don't justify the benefits." After saying this, Adam added, "The Pathway of calamity is very suitable for you."