The day after saving Eluya's sister, Abel woke up in his bed with a surprise. He was tied up and both Eluya and Iliana were sleeping with their arms wrapped around him.

"Can you two wake up? It's weird to wake up with two people sandwiching me when I sleep alone." Abel spoke, slightly fed up by their mischief. Though he could break the ropes too, but he could accidentally hurt Iliana.

The two women beside him slowly opened their eyes and yawned.

"Good morning, Darling." Both of them spoke in sync before chuckling as they hugged Abel even tighter.

"May I get up and take my bath? Today is 31 July.. I have to go to the car dealership to pick up the new car." Abel said calmly, hoping Eluya and Iliana would understand but they clearly had intention to let him go.

"You can go later.. The Dealership isn't opening until 10 am.. It's currently 7 in the morning.." Eluya said teasingly while poking his cheeks. Her lips were curled into a mischievous smile while her legs were wrapped around his left leg.

"Yeah.. Get a better excuse." Iliana said with a cheeky smile, mimicking Eluya by wrapping her legs around Abel's right leg.

Abel sighs, realising that he isn't getting out of this. "Am I in danger, perchance?" He asks as he feels their warm breath falling on his neck, while they seem to be cuddling with more.

"No.. We are just in the mood for cuddles. If there were anything else we had in mind.. We'd not be lying next to you like this." Iliana said calmly and teasingly before leaning closer to his ear and whispering. "Wanna touch?"

"No, thank you.. I'll pass." Abel said with a defeated look on his face.

"Aww.. Take initiative for once, Abel. Don't be a spoilsport." Eluya said with a mischievous tone, as the two women pushed their chests into his tied up arms.

Abel blushed lightly at the sudden development in their proximity to him, which was instantly picked up by Eluya and Iliana.

"Blushing, aren't you? Having dirty thoughts?.. Go on, tell us. It's not like you have much to hide, Abel." Iliana said with a mischievous smile, her hand roaming over his chest.

Eluya follows suit as the two women run their hands on Abel's chest. They could feel the stiffness in his Pectoral muscles, due to yesterday's fight.

"You certainly held back against those humans, didn't you? Are you sure they didn't die?" Eluya asked calmly, massaging his chest muscle with a neutral expression.

"Yeah.. I'm sure I didn't kill them. It takes a lot to not kill them though." Abel said calmly.

After a few minutes, Eluya and Iliana let go of Abel's arms and legs. Then Eluya removes the rope, untying Abel.

"You're still making breakfast, right? Right?" Iliana asked without hesitation as Abel sat back up. Afterall, he was the best cook among the three of them.

"Yes Yes.. Just let me take a bath first.." Abel said calmly, as he dragged himself off the bed and stretches himself, cracking his knuckles.

"Will you mind if we join you in the bath?" Eluya asked with a light blush on her face, which turned to pout when Abel glared at her.

Then Abel went into the en-suite bathroom, coming back after exactly 17 minutes had passed, dressed in a formal attire consisting of a Beige coloured Ironed Shirt and Black Trousers.

"You two are still here.." Abel said with a calm tone, already used to them hearing him take a bath. "At least stop drooling.. I'm already out."

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Iliana and Eluya quickly wiped the smirk of their faces before leaving his room, waving him goodbye.

"Be down in the kitchen in 30 minutes.. I'll make some PB&J Sandwiches for breakfast." Abel said calmly while walking out of his room and going down into the kitchen to make sandwiches.

After 20 minutes of making sandwiches, Abel puts three plates on the dining table with PB&J Sandwiches. Since Eluya and Iliana weren't here yet, he unlocked his phone and began scrolling in his albums.

He smiled as he scrolled through the photos of the car he was going to pick up today. After all, it was his favourite car, Orfast Zunix with the latest Mana infused engine, and today was the day, he could get it and finally retire the 15 year old Honda Civic.

"Well! Well! Well! Would you look at that! Abel is smiling.." Eluya said teasingly as she entered the kitchen and sat down in her seat.

Just then, Iliana entered the kitchen. A little laugh escaped her lips when she saw Abel scrolling his phone and smiling.

"Excited about the new car, aren't you?" Iliana spoke with a smile on her face.

"Yes.. We've been maintaining our credit score for 3 years. This will make our daily life so easy.. We won't have to waste money on Diesel as the car runs on Mana crystals." Abel says with a smile before putting his phone back in his pocket. "Anyways, let's eat first. There's still some time before pickup."

Eluya nods as she picks up the sandwich and takes a bite into it, smiling as she ate it.

Iliana does the same in silence, while Abel eats without making a noise.

Once they were done eating, the three of them washed and dried the dishes. Their pace was so coordinated and the movements were so practiced that they could do this with their eyes closed.

Once the kitchen chores were done, Abel looked at his phone. There was still sometime left before the dealership opened and even then, it'll take them an hour or so to process everything so he just has to wait for now.

While, in Aslahan Prison, Major General Zorick's Private Office,

"CURSE YOU BLOODY VAMPIRES!" Zorick shouted and punched his desk, snapping it in half before he looks at Mary and speaks with rage in his eyes. "Are none of those 17 guards willing to give a statement?"

Mary nodded, handing Zorick the report from the Doctor. "The doctor states that the blood swords were used by someone who's at least a Priest of Justifia and the Rift Tear in the Northern Forests, which we couldn't get to, was also closed.. something which could only be done by someone who's High Priest or higher."

"What are the chances that these two are the same vampires that escaped through Huding that day.." Zorick asks, clenching his fist as tight as possible. The nerves on his arm tighten up severely, ready to burst at any moment.

"We don't know.. We don't have any readings on those two vampires. For all we know, both of them could be at least High Priest or.." Mary doesn't finish her sentence. The possibility of a Justifia's Proxy living among humans, was not something they could make public.

"Contact 'them'.." Zorick said, with his expression turning grim. "Ask them to look for someone who fits our scenario.. Even if the person is not guilty, we will punish them to make an example."

"Understood. But Sir, are you sure?" Mary asks calmly, but when Zorick looks at her with anger, she excuses herself and leaves the office room.

"I didn't want to ask them.. But if it's Justifia's Proxy.. We don't have a choice. I'll get the permission from Emperor to sacrifice the town of Luminae, if it came down to it." Zorick murmured to himself before he snapped his fingers and four soldiers came running in the room.

"Get me a new table and set everything up. Fast." Zorick ordered them before looking out from the window, staring into the Northern Forest. Aslahan was built on the Northern shore while Luminae was on the Southern Shore a few kilometres down the river, with only a bridge connecting them, making Aslahan much closer to Northern Forests, though the nearest Vampire Covenant was still very, very far in.

While, in the Eastern District of Luminae around 11 am, Abel picked up his car and drove back to the office with a smile. As usual, Eluya rode in the backseat like a Queen while Iliana stayed behind in the office.

"Happy, aren't you?" Eluya asked while in a jovial mood.

"Yes.. Aren't you feeling it? This car is leagues above the last one. It's a dream to drive this." Abel spoke with a jolly smile adoring his face.

"This is one of the few times I've seen you with this much enthusiasm. I pray to Haruna that your happiness will never diminish." Eluya replied back with a smile before falling silent, letting Abel enjoy the drive for the rest of the journey.

Once they reached their office, Abel parked the car in the driveway. When they entered the office, Abel and Eluya's face turned, their gaze to look at the man who had Iliana tied up and her mouth gagged. Iliana was also blindfolded and there were wet patches due to her tears.

The Strange man sighed as he removed the gag from Iliana's mouth before speaking. His Red Hair tied up in a bun behind him, his Black Pupils staring into Abel with a prominent Barcode underneath his right eye.

"This woman is fine.. I really hope you are gonna listen to me first.. 5th and 6th."