Chapter 13
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Enjoy the quick updates for the time being there going to slow down with school resuming soon
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An interview with a vampire
I cant believe I am actually doing this. I am going to be walking into a very powerful vampire's domain. She is easily the most powerful person I have encountered. There is a decent chance that this is a trap, where I get killed, imprisoned, or forcible turned. I get the feeling Jennifer is a very professional person in both tailoring and assassination. I assume she doesn't like loose ends, but if she thinks I can be useful to her in the future as an associate, she is not naive enough to dismiss that type of potential benefit.
I have a feeling it all depends on what she gauges my abilities as and also what she feels my potential is. I need to be ready for anything she throws my way, even killing innocent people if it comes to that. I really hope it doesn't because I would prefer not to, but if it does I need to be able.
It was really cute how she thought yesterday that she could track me with a familiar. Maybe that was my first test, maybe she wanted to keep track of in case I got spooked and was going to run away. I am sure she is trying to get as much information as possible on me to see if I am an agent for some outside force or organization. I just hope this doesn't end up involving my friends, as they have no clue about all of this.
I left before sunrise, I had everything I could potentially need on me or in my spacial ring. I am having trouble staying calm the whole walk there, I am too anxious I need to relax. Its just a potential death flag is all, nothing I haven't dealt with before. As I get close up to the mansion I am amazed this place is probably the 2nd most luxurious place in the city to only the palace. I wonder if the higher ups know she is a vampire? She obviously has great influence on the city.
Anyways the mansion itself is a Gothic design. How cliche, if you put this house in a lineup it would definitely be the one you would pick to be owned by a vampire. I approach the front gate and pull out the paper Jennifer gave to me. The guard unemotionally looks at it, unlocks the gate and opens it. Wow not a single word or emotion. The gardens are simple magnificent she must have several gardeners maintaining it. I love the smell of the roses especially, I appreciate the layout as I was really into botany as Taiko.
I approach the front door and nervously knock. A few moments later the door opens and a very effeminate butler answers. I use analyze and the butler is actually female but is playing the part very well so I will act like I don't know.
“Miss Lara I presume?” I nod to her in affirmation. “ Mistress Jennifer told me you would be coming here this morning. We are to join the lady for a quick breakfast and then she will accompany you from there.”
“What shall I call you?” I asked even though I already knew her name.
“Just Alex is fine.” she answered.
“Well then Alex I will follow your lead.”
We walked for several minutes through the mansion to the dining hall. Jennifer really has a passion for art as she has quite the collection. Several pieces depict little girls doing various activities like picking flowers or other girlhood activities, as matter fact there are more then few, there are many pieces. A very disturbing thought comes into my head, what if she is a lolicon and she wants to turn me into a vampire at this stage of my growth to be her plaything! Stop it pessimistic self, she just likes that type of art. I am too paranoid for my own good. At least I pray so I really don't want to be stuck as a loli vampire.
As we entered the dining hall I could see Jennifer was happy I showed up as I was going to sit down at the other end of the table but she gestured me to sit close to her. When I sat down a maid brought me a plate of ham and eggs with a delicious roll. I looked at the food to see if it was poisoned and then I began to eat with proper etiquette.
“So you came after all little Lara, I was afraid yesterday I was a too rude for a little bit. I apologize. I thought I might have scared you off” Jennifer explained.
“There was no need to worry or apologize, if I was even a tiny bit uncommitted I would have never approached you in the first place. There was no reason to worry about me running away or try to track me with a familiar.” I replied.
“Was my familiar that easily found out? I use him all the time to gather information and such and this is the first time he has lost a target” Jen remarked kind of amazed
“Against a normal person he would have been fine, but I was able to detect him and slip him easily with in 5 minutes. I don't hold it against you it must have been very concerning to learn some one knew your secret and you knew little about them” I sort of boast how easy it was.
“Indeed I do know little about you. Apparently you have the entire city fooled that you are an elf except for me. So is Lara even your real name? What should I call you?” Jen asked
“My real name is Kara, but you may call me whatever you like” I smile at her in a friendly manner.
“Well if you have been going by Lara for a while now, changing it might get confusing. We will stick with it for now. Anyways I want to see what you are capable of, I have only had 1 disciple before as you can tell I am quite choosy ” Jen concluded.
“I leave you in my care” then I bow instead of curtsy since I am in my light leather armor.
She leads me down into her massive basement that is really deep in the ground. Shit, shit, shit why do I feel like I might never leave this basement. She opens a door and there is a massive area there is a mini obstacle course a bunch of golem dummy's around and an empty space that has the same kind of device that they had at the guild.
“Impressive Mistress you have a simulator” I state because apparently they are super expensive and super fun.
“You can see very well in the dark for a human, I don't have hardly any light down here but you can pick out something way in the corner. I can see how people can mistake you for an elf.” She is impressed with my low light vision.
“So first I want you to show me abilities with weapons, I can tell that magic is probably your bread and butter from your mana. So I just want to get a feel where you are at with weapons. I am going to activate these 5 golems they are specially designed to register where you land attacks and the type of injuries you inflicted. They also attack with their weapons so make sure you dodge or parry them accordingly”.
She touches some kind of device and it activates the golems who all come to attack me. 5 v1 off the bat? I guess she really is choosy after all. Anyways in this situation I am going with daggers since I am going to have to dodge a lot and I can whore vital points.
I am surprised at how easy this is, these golems movements are easy to read. The only annoying thing is they don't react like people would, like if you stab someone in the kidney they go into shock almost all the time but these golems keep chugging along. I quickly stab and slash vital points at a record breaking pace. I have my favorite places to attack which are the kidney, the heart, descending aorta but I am also mixing in other spots too now like the illiac, femoral, and brachial arteries. Being short makes it harder to get some of the more juicy places in the head and neck.
Eventually the golems stop and go back to where they were. She is now going over the data.
“Incredible! I have only seen one person with superior daggers skills, and he is a high ranking member of the assassin's guild. Every strike you landed was in a vital spot and did so with lethal force behind it. You had little wasted movements and incorporated different martial arts in as well. I was not expecting that at all I am thoroughly impressed Lara.”
“You honor me with your words Mistress” I was very bashful about getting praised by someone I respected so much.
“Do you have other weapons you are proficient in?” She asked
“Swords and bows specifically crossbows, not to the degree of my daggers but viable options for me in a fight” I add.
“Shoot those targets with your crossbow from here. Just on shot per target” She ordered.
These targets are only 50 meters away this is well within my skill level. I quickly shot all 5 scoring 3 bulls-eyes and the other 2 were in the first inner circle.
“Not bad at all. But at this distance you should be getting all bulls-eyes” she expected perfection and I was disappointed I couldn't deliver.
“I promise to work on it it Mistress. Please forgive me”
“Its fine, I am glad that you hadn't focused all your training into only one weapon, I was concerned after seeing your daggers. Now for the sword you are going to attack me and I will defend against your attacks and gauge your skill level. Feel free to go all out.” She pulled out a really fancy sword form her waist.
I quickly pull out my two swords I have been using for years. I start my onslaught with slashes in different places in order to gauge her guard. Not surprisingly she little weak spots and easily deflects my blows as they come in. I jump around her doing my best to mix up my movements and keep my attacks unpredictable. After about 20 seconds I find a weak spot that is worth exposing. Jennifer has been blessed with a very large bust, however this somewhat hinders her when I attack at an angle from above.
So I mix in a combo attack that incorporated some acrobatic tumbling in order to achieve the angle I need. The combo was extremely successful as I was able to cut her clothes from the front causing a very fortunate wardrobe malfunction. I couldn't help but enjoy as her double Ds flopped out of there confinement, then I felt ashamed for some reason.
“Mistress your chest is exposed I am sorry I didn't mean to look.” I turn away my face that is red with shame.
“Wow you cut through these clothes they are enchanted to reduce physical attacks. You surprise me yet........Why would I care if a fellow lady saw my chest?” She did have a point.
“I am sorry its just they are so perfect. I didn't feel I was worthy to see them.” I try to stop my blushing but I cant the image is auto saved into my memory.
“So thats how it is..... you are awfully cute when you are embarrassed. Anyways I don't need to see anymore you were definitely right to come see me. Your skills are well beyond what other people could teach you at this stage. We need to talk about a few things over tea first though.” Jennifer added and we headed back upstairs. Once we got back up to the top Jennifer called one of her maids over and talked to her.
“This is Patricia she is going to lead you to the bath.” Jennifer then departed to her study.
Patricia lead me though the mansion again and I couldn't help but notice more art. Now that I think about it not just little girls, but the art was only of women. Add the fact her butler is a girl and her maids are very gorgeous. I have to be careful around her, she could be a predator. The bath was simply awesome it was decorated splendidly with feeling you were in a natural hot spring with flowers and rocks. I quickly undressed and hopped in.
“I will now wash your back miss Lara.” Patricia was awfully quick to offer that.
“You don't have I can do it...” Not listening to me she started to scrub me down.
“Wow miss Lara has the softest skin I have ever felt almost like velvet.” Patrica was enamored by my skin which has always been this way. I assume it is a benefit of the blessing.
“Your mistress what would say her 3 best qualities are?” I was making some conversation and I figured this type of question Patricia would be able to answer.
“Well she is very caring to those close to her all of her servants are treated excellently. Secondly she is very successful in anything she does, she demands perfection from those around her, if you mess something up she will explain what you did wrong and then give you punishment. Third she is very honorable if she says she will do something she will do it.” Patricia seemed to enjoy talking about her Mistress in great detail.
“When you say punishment what do you specifically mean??” This concerned me greatly I know we have been calling her mistress but that was out of respect. I didn't think it could be because she was a domme.
“Umm thats kind of private miss Lara.......... I promise you it isn't as bad as you imagine. Its just enough to let you reflect on your mistakes.” Patricia tried to reassure me.
We finished our bath and got up went to put on my gear again and Patricia stopped me.
“Mistress Jennifer has already coordinated your outfit for tea and afterwords dinner. Don't worry she had you sized up from looking at you and she is never wrong.” Patricia then handed me a bunch of clothes. It was a complete outfit, black lace panties and bra (I have never worn a bra since I am completely flat there is no need), garter stockings, and heels. The dress was a black Gothic design that was sure to bring out the most of my loli look. The dress also had matching gloves, wow I guess I shouldn't expect anything less from the Virtuoso Tailor.
“Umm this is kind of useless no? I have never worn one before” I showed her the bra and my chest where I had only slightly swollen buds not even A cup level.
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“Miss Lara this is a padded bra it will give you the desired look and helps complete the outfit. Since it is your first time I will help you put it on.” Patricia then snapped it onto me expertly then she cupped my tiny buds up and settled them into there confinement.
She finished with adjusting the straps to make it fit perfectly. I looked down and I must admit the effect of the bra did give the illusion of an A cup. I want to complain but I cant I have been wearing girls stuff for years now what is one more item? I quickly finished getting dressed having Patricia comb my hair out. After finally getting zipped up by Patricia I was able to see my self in the mirror. Is that really me? I had never been into lolis as Taiko but I had to admit this particular loli in the mirror was super attractive. All the black really brought out my fair and pale skin.
Patricia leads me back into the mansion to where Jennifer was waiting patiently.
“Wow you clean up amazingly Lara, I might have you doing some modeling for me. You are absolutely gorgeous.” Jennifer is smiling greatly, this is the first time I have seen her smile and it is very heartwarming.
“I am glad that you think so.” I then set down and a cup of tea is poured for me by the maid.
“So what is it that you want to talk about?” No point in delaying this conversation.
“You two are dismissed, Lara and me are going to have a private chat for a while” She dismissed the two maids and then turned her attention back towards me.
“As you well know I am a vampire, when I am as close as we are right now I can smell your blood. Simply by smell I can determine a person's race almost perfectly. Your blood in particular smells of that of a young human women but with extremely high and pure mana. To be frank your blood is the most delicious thing I have ever smelt! It is hard for me to resist drinking.” She blushed when she said this.
“Mistress I told you already. That you could drink mine as long as you don't kill me or turn me. Surely a vampire of age should be able to do this no problem. Or am I missing something?” I reminded her that what I said yesterday was still true.
“Lara the problem isn't whether I can control myself or not turning you...... The problem is if I drink certain races bloods there can be major complications. You claim you are a 7 year old girl yet you look older and after witnessing your martial skills I have a hard time accepting it no matter how sure of my scent I am. I cant analyze you even after I made you change clothes eliminating any possible enchants.”
Jennifer admitted to me.
“Don't feel bad not even the headmaster at Mahouren can identity me, its because of one of my gifts.” I said and quickly realized my folly.
“One of? You have more then one?” Jennifer definitely didn't miss my slip up.
“That is right....” I meekly confirmed.
“But that means you can see your own status?” She quickly added. I simply nod.
“So could you share your status with me using your own information magic?” Damn she is good.
“Although I have never attempted it, I don't see any issues that would prevent me from doing it. However I would have several conditions that I would appreciate if you could abide by with me doing this.” I am putting a lot of faith in her but something about her makes me trust her.
“They are?” I have really perked her interest.
“First is the same condition I gave you yesterday I do not wished to be killed or turned. Second is my status and identity are to remain strictly confidential between us. Third is I want to attend magic school in a little over 2 years from now. Other then that I assume that you will train me, and I understand that I will serve you for at least that amount of time.” I laid out the agreement to her.
“I don't see any issues except what is to happen when you leave for school. Are we cutting ties after just 2 years?” She asked.
“Of course not! I will be seeking your guidance for many years to come. I intend to make you a lifelong adviser and ally. I would have no issue following your orders as long as it doesn't directly interfere with my own personal interests. I also would like to join the assassin's guild when you deem me ready.” I explain that I would be willing to work for her as long as it was reasonable for myself.
“You think I can train you in just over 2 years? Even with your current skills this would be a stretch I would think.” She reasoned.
“I don't see any problem. I am able to learn at an accelerated pace you would understand once I show you my status and skills” I explain that this would not be as unrealistic as she thinks.
“Well if you are not ready by then we will figure out how to supplement the training in between your studies.” She gave me a condition that I could agree to.
I stuck out my hand to seal the the deal and very firmly Jennifer shook it.
“So I am going to hold your hand and transfer over the status to you, this may be quite shocking to you.....” I chanted the spell that pulls up the status and then transferred it over with mana to Jennifer.
Status Window
Name:Kara RosewoodTitle:PrincessRace:HumanGender:FemaleClass:ShadowbladeSubclass:BardAge:7Level:25TitlesThe Songstress Princess,ProdigyResourcesHealth:1425/1425Mana:4210/4210Stamina:2050/2050StatsStrength:165Intelligence:192Agility:225Charisma:240Wisdom:80Precision/aim:81Vitality:176Luck:70
I also send her my skills and magic affinities.
She takes several minutes to go through it. She then looks over at me speechless. Then all of a sudden she starts laughing hysterically. I don't know how to read this behavior.
“You are the famous Songstress Princess that was supposedly dead? I wonder what dear old William would say
if he found out his daughter faked her own death became a cold blooded killer and came to the crimson widow to become her disciple. Whahahahahahaha this is priceless!” She was tearing up now.
“I just don't understand why you would give up that life for this one? Surely that life was a lot more comfortable and secure?” She had a decent point but my reasons were simple.
“There are many reasons why I chose this path the main reason was to get stronger. I don't want to have rely on other people to protect me, and I don't want my growth to be restrained. As you can see my potential is extremely high, I intend to maximise it. In the castle I wasn't able to do the things I wanted to become stronger because my safety came way above and beyond anything else. The second reason is because I found that I like to kill people, I seriously get enjoyment out of it which is still disturbing to myself. The final reason is because I don't like men at least not in a romantic way, and being forced to marry one as a political piece would be absolute hell.” I explained my reasons.
“You are only 7 you have no idea what you might fancy in 6 years.” She countered.
“That very well may be true. I do harbor feelings for other women currently. I don't think these feelings will simply disappear as I develop. If I find someone I want to be with and they happen to be female or not a noble, or not even human. I don't want to be denied that opportunity.”
“Such is the fate of nobility” she said as if she was reminiscing about something.
“The strong control their own fate, this is why I walk this path.” I reply with confidence.
“Well when you told me you were the best disciple on the planet you were not lying to me. In fact I still am having a hard time swallowing the fact that one person has 3 gifts and 2 blessings. Your potential is enough to rival or surpass the hero and demon king. To be completely honest you are an enigma to this world. If you are allowed to fully develop there is no telling what effects you will have on this world.” Jennifer was digesting all this.
“I just care about myself and those I have relationships with. World domination is too much of a hassle. ” I say.
Jennifer pulled out a beautiful choker with various gems on it surely it is enchanted as well “ This is my gift to you my disciple, upon wearing this you accept to come under my tutelage. I promise to uphold our agreement and expect you to serve while under my care.”
I leaned forward and held up my hair as she snapped the choker around my neck. I felt myself become lighter this thing is definitely boosting my stats . Then I felt extreme pleasure not from the choker but from my nape. I looked down and my Mistress had decided to finally take me up on my offer to drink my blood. Incredible I know the nape is an erogenous zone but this is insane. The pleasure kept washing over me and involuntarily a small moan came out of my mouth. As she pulled away I noticed that my health, stamina, and mana had all dropped a couple hundred points nothing I wouldn't regen fairly quickly. My cheeks are so red right now from my embarrassment of producing such a lewd noise.
“I thought it would be tasty but your blood Lara is simply perfection. I actually had to forcibly stop before I did something
irreversible.” She looks like she had enjoyed that as much as I did.
“For the next two years you will live with me in my mansion. You will help me with my needs, whether it be drinking blood, tailoring, or what ever I need, and I will make sure to teach you what you need to know to truly master the art of assassination. We will say you are my niece coming to live me after you family was killed. I expect you to not bring shame to my name.” Jennifer added.
“I am in your care mistress.” I then curtsy. This is going to be a crazy experience to say the least.