Danger

On the barren plain, a person wearing a pure white hooded trench coat slowly stood up. He stood there for a very long time before limping away into the distance.

This was the frontier once guarded by the Terrible Emperor. After Bai Mo arrived here, the mountains were completely transformed into plains. This also prevented the Qin forces from infiltrating, since the winding path that offered shelter from the lightning no longer existed.

During that period, any unlucky soul who dared to enter was regarded as a threat by the Terrible Emperor and turned to dust under the might of his thunder.

As for now, people elsewhere are probably scratching their heads in frustration over Russia's disappearance. After all, in terms of strength, the Russia Lostbelt was by no means weak; it was simply a thankless task that led them to choose to let it slowly fade away.

Bai Mo spent the morning adjusting his current body. When he was in a charred corpse state, Arcueid and Shiki wanted to help him Cellular Regeneration, but Bai Wunan stopped them.

"Don't worry, this kind of experience is rare and will greatly benefit him in the future."

Finally, the two set up a defense, preventing anyone from approaching. After three months of training, although Bai Mo's stats remained unchanged, he had developed a mysterious feeling.

Like a sprinter sensing that his limits are not yet reached and he is not pushing himself to the limit, Bai Mo was experiencing this subtle feeling in his body.

But now is not the time to think about these things. Bai Mo walked into the movie theater that Arcueid had mentioned. It was called a movie theater, but it was actually a luxurious hotel. No one knew who Yaga had built this thing for.

Upon entering the top-floor room and opening the door, Bai Mo abruptly turned to leave. However, a Thousand Locks wrapped around his waist, dragging him forcefully onto the bed in the middle of the room.

"You mean a date is just meeting up once? Do you think it's some kind of elective course for college students where you can just sign in and leave?"

"I just made the most rational choice. Besides, what kind of movie theater is this? What movie theater is designed like this?"

Arcueid pressed down on Bai Mo, her upper body assuming the imposing posture of a lecturer.

"You wouldn't know this, would you? I've done my research. These days, those couples' cinemas are like this, right? A screen and a double bed. This one is my favorite in Millennium Castle."

"You're completely exploiting a loophole in the contract, aren't you?"

"What's wrong? There's a screen and popcorn, so tell me it's a movie theater!"

Arcueid exuded an undeniable aura, pressing both hands firmly against Bai Mo's shoulders. The action resembled that of a wild beast preparing to bite off its prey's neck, but Bai Mo was used to it; it often happened when he was drinking blood.

"Alright, alright, whatever you say goes. Keep your distance. Should I choose the movie or you?"

Bai Mo grabbed her wrist and pushed her off him. The latter did not resist and obediently sat down to the side, but looking at the distance between the two, she couldn't help but click her tongue in surprise.

This bed is so big! Seriously.

The screen before me, Marble Phantasm, slowly began to play. I must say, the ability to directly convert those old movies into Blu-ray quality is truly amazing; it's a truly great creation.

Bai Mo raised an eyebrow as he looked at the opening sequence.

"Cleopatra? I think this one is about four hours long..."

"Yes, is there a problem?"

Bai Mo shook his head. Four hours wasn't too cramped. The screen light reflected on their faces. Although it was an old film, its costumes, props, and camera work were excellent.

"It's beautiful. Although I don't understand the art of filmmaking, I can feel the effort that went into it."

Arcueid only appeared truly serene when watching movies, and it must be said that the film she chose held a special significance.

"After all, it was made during the Cold War to showcase national power. In an era when $35 was equivalent to an ounce of gold, Fox Company spent a whopping $44 million to produce this film. If they hadn't re-released the Sound of Music, they would have almost gone bankrupt."

Hearing Bai Mo say these words with a blank expression, Arcueid chuckled.

"Oh, there's such a thing? Movies are really interesting, both on and off screen... People will always do stupid things for their ideals."

Arcueid hugged her knees and turned to look at Bai Mo.

"You tell me, if Antony and Octavian's sister had stayed together, hadn't fallen in love with Cleopatra, and had simply remained in Rome, wouldn't they have lived peacefully together forever?"

The film Cleopatra tells Cleopatra story of the last pharaoh.

Bai Mo nodded, agreeing with this statement.

Before she knew it, Arcueid had arrived beside Bai Mo.

I'm hungry.

Bai Mo tilted her head to the side, revealing her neck. Arcueid bit down, her sharp teeth piercing through the unsuspecting skin, sucking out blood.

"So, you'll do that too? This time I really thought I was going to lose you."

This was truly a near-death experience. If Bai Mo hadn't mastered and been proficient in two Asura Way, if he hadn't had that compelling reason to persevere... there are too many "ifs."

"That person said that only by having a reason to live can one find survival in that situation. Bai Mo, what told you back then that you could survive?"

Arcueid whispered in Bai Mo's ear, and Bai Mo, without hesitation, slowly uttered two words.

"Responsibility, about my master and the others... and of course, you."

After all, if I were to die, I wouldn't know what would become of you, but I can't bear to watch such a world disappear like this, nor can I bear to see you no longer be the same.

Therefore, I must survive.

Upon hearing this, Arcueid hugged her even tighter.

The realization that he couldn't abandon her touched her, but also worried her.

As Tezcatlipoca once said, Bai Mo is a very greedy person, but he will also bear the corresponding price for this greed. After all, having already obtained such power, how could he not have to face such a painful choice?

"Sigh, it seems you'll never change this."

Yes, I'm sorry for that.

Arcueid used two fingers to pinch Bai Mo's lips, stopping him from speaking.

"Don't say such things, and I will never agree with your idea, because it means agreeing to let you take risks and put yourself in a life-or-death crisis, so I will never agree with it."

If one day you feel tired, if one day you want to give up, at least I will be your reason for returning to a peaceful life, your destination, allowing you to let go without any burden.

Her hand landed on Bai Mo's heart, and she whispered:

"Keep feeling sorry for me; this is our torment. But if it gives you one more reason to live, then let's bear it together."

He felt his heartbeat become somewhat irregular; perhaps Arcueid was draining blood at an increasingly faster pace.

Time passed quietly, and just then, Bai Mo seemed to sense that something was wrong.

"This... is it the uncut version? That's nine hours long!"

Arcueid grinned smugly, a look of smug satisfaction on his face.

"Yes, I've said what I really wanted to say, but you don't think I'd let you leave today to find other women, do you? Don't worry, I've arranged for a familiar just like you to attend the banquet."