While Adrian was of in his adventures…
Mina logged back in the game and what greeted her was darkness. She touched her surroundings and concluded that she was enclosed into something. She did not panic and tried pushing the top of what enclosed her first.
Mina actually sighed with relief when she managed to push the cover of whatever enclosed her. Light pierced onto the enclosure when she lifted the cover. Mina raised her body from the closure in a sitting position.
What greeted Mina was walls of a luxurious room. It felt like she was treated as a princess because of the room decoration. The only difference from a colorful princess room was the gothic like aesthetic. The walls are of a dark color and the curtains are red like blood.
Mina did not understand how she came to this place because the last thing she knew was being bitten in her neck. She looked at her body and noticed that even her clothes were different.
She went towards a mirror that was present in the room. Her looks actually shocked her because it changed. She touched her face because it was now different and she actually became more beautiful.
Her hair now reached her lower back and are now crimson red in color. Her eyes are also crimson red. She now looked like a dangerous beauty. Her sleeveless dress was made of something like black spider webs and so was her gloves and long stockings. Her skirt was pink in color and her boots are red.
Although she did look hot, the fashion was a little lacking in her opinion. A little while later, she heard footsteps coming towards the room. She wanted to become battle ready but there was actually no weapons in her inventory. She still had her arms though so she was ready to strike whenever it was dangerous.
The door opened a creaking sound was heard. Mina was ready to strike but then she saw who the person actually was.
"Sister Leticia?!" Mina shouted.
"Warrior Lady?" Leticia said in a nonchalant tone.
Mina was about to disengage but she then remembered what this woman did to her. Mina charged towards her because she wanted to slap the living daylights out of Leticia. Leticia saw the anger in Mina's eyes but she did not move.
When Mina was about to hit Leticia, her hand actually stopped an inch before the latter's face. Mina was stunned because she did not stop her hand. It felt like there was an invisible force that was stopping Mina from hitting Leticia.
"You are not able to hit your progenitor Warrior Lady." Leticia said with a smile and Mina saw the fangs that bit her.
"What did you do to me?" Mina shouted.
"Nothing important. I just made you into my kin. Be glad because you are now a higher ranking species." Leticia said casually.
Mina then calmed herself and looked at her status.
Species: Vampire (Knight)
Title: The First Vampire, Edelblud Kin
Mina named herself Solstice because Adrian named himself Equinox. She wanted to name her character with a bit relevance to her brother. The biggest difference between the equinox and the solstice is that a solstice is the point during the Earth's orbit around the sun at which the sun is at its greatest distance from the equator, while during an equinox, it's at the closest distance from the equator.
"My name is Solstice not warrior lady, little girl." Mina replied.
"I am not a little girl. I am much older than you. In vampire years, you are considered as a newborn. You should show your elders respect." Leticia said while puffing up her chest.
"Okay then. If my term is correct then according to my brother then you are called a loli hag." Mina blurted.
When Leticia heard the term loli hag, a vein popped on the top of her head. Leticia immediately hit Mina's head so fast that the latter could not even dodge it.
"Ouch!" Mina exlcaimed while she clutched her head.
"I do not know what this term loli hag is but it seems that it is derogatory to me. I just applied punishment to you. I hope that you do not offend me again in the future." Leticia warned.
Another set of footsteps was then heard and it was also heading towards the room. The person that came in was an old looking man that is wearing a butler uniform. The old man had grayish hair but carried a refined atmosphere.
"Mistress Leticia, the main hall has been prepared." The butler stated.
The butler then saw that Mina was awake and said, "It seems the Young Miss is also awake. Will she join you mistress?"
"Yes, she will join. Please brief her on the way, Alfred. And you follow me." Leticia stated as she exited the room Mina was in.
"Please stand properly, Young Miss." Alfred said with respect.
"You can just call me Mi…Solstice." Mina replied.
"I cannot do that as you are of ancient blood, Young Miss." Alfred replied as he helped Mina fixed herself.
Mina was shocked because she heard that she was of ancient blood. Mina then asked what this meant because this is all new information to her.
"What do you mean of ancient blood?" Mina asked.
"You were converted by Mistress Leticia Edelblud into a vampire. House Edelblud is one of the oldest vampire lineages. The house has stood the test of time. Also, Mistress Leticia Edelblud herself is one of the five remaining Vampire Dukes." Alfred stated as they were still walking towards the main hall.
"What is a Vampire Duke?" Mina asked as she was curious. Adrian told her about this persona thing and different races have different ratings.
"Vampires are divided into nobilities and each rank increases their power. The rankings are as follows: Knight, Baron or Baroness, Viscount or Viscountess, Earl or Countess, Marquess or Marchioness, Duke or Duchess, Prince or Princess, King or Queen. The higher the rank, the higher the power and respect gained." Alfred stated.
Mina was listened attentively because this was important information. She digested the things that Alfred was saying to her. She learned that she is currently in Edelblud Manor that is located inside a secret territory somewhere in the empire.
"Although you are a vampire Miss Solstice, we condemn those who enjoy and indulge in drinking blood. Vampires do not really need to drink blood often but some become addicted. Those addicted are no longer considered as nobles but only bloodthirsty beasts." Aflred stated.
"What I really want to know is why was I chosen by the lol…Leticia?" Mina asked.
"Tis but a simple reason. You are special and I like your attitude. You are adventurous but cautious. You also have this mature air that you always carry. You are different to the others that I thought was candidates." Leticia stated to which Mina felt a bit warm.
"So what do vampires do anyway? What are the special powers we get?" Mina asked as she was curious.
"Right now, you just have to become strong Miss Solstice. You need to reach the Mistresses' level for very serious matters. Vampires are endowed with the special Blood Magic. The Blood Magic you can use is dependent to what family you hailed from." Alfred stated.
"What does the Edelblud family blood magic do?" Mina asked as she wanted to know what her abilities are.
"The Edelblud family has been famed for their mastery over blood to conjure up weapons. They are famed for the hardening of blood for it to become a lethal weapon. You also possess that ability since you are of Edelblud kin. You will be taught later but now is your social debut." Alfred stated.
"Social debut?" Mina asked cluelessly.
Alfred did not answer the question and they stopped walking when they arrived at a large grand door. Alfred opened the door and a grand choir suddenly sang. Mina was flabbergasted as she did not know what was happening. Mina looked at Leticia to see if she could explain but the latter just smirked.
��She knew this was going to happen!" Mina thought.
"Mistress Leticia and Miss Solstice is now entering." Alfred announced.
All of the people in the room looked towards the two who have entered. Mina looked at them and was shocked. The people in the room were not ordinary but actually vampires. All of them have red eyes but only Leticia and Mina have red hair.
"Well come now. Follow me my kin." Leticia stated and Mina felt compelled to obey.
The two of them walked towards to what looked like two decorated chairs. Leticia stopped at a grand looking chair while Mina was told to stand at the chair beside the former's chair. All eyes were on them the whole time. It was not hostile looking eyes but rather eyes full of respect or reverence.
"We shall begin the party but first let me introduce you to our new family member. Her name is Solstice and starting today she is now an Edelblud. Let us warmly welcome Solstice Edelblud" Leticia stated and applause rang throughout the room.
Mina looked at the system notification that surface after Leticia's announcement.
[Your name has been changed from Solstice to Solstice Edelblud.]