Rebirth: Childhood friend of the heroine

There are four major realms, each ruled by a different race.

These realms are ranked based on four factors: life expectancy, battle strength, population, and resources. Among them, the vampires dominate in three of these aspects, placing them at the top of the hierarchy.

But if humans were the weakest race, why hadn't the other realms completely taken over their lands and divided their resources? The beast race, known for its savagery, would have jumped at the chance to conquer them.

Some rulers even considered merging human nations into their own territories. This would make governing easier, reduce wars, and help preserve resources.

However, one ruler stood against this idea. He insisted that humanity should remain free. He believed that being weaker didn't mean they should lose their right to independence.

It was the Vampire Sovereign who stood with Humanity at that time. Thanks to him, the human race grew into a prosperous domain in no time—proving time after time how their presence brought significant changes for the better.

Several inventions, weapons, artifacts, potions, and even a huge load of live stocks are provided regularly to the other domains, making the human race a very valuable resource to the world.

However, the matter to focus on here is the importance that the Vampire Lord holds, not just in his territory but in the world altogether.

If Alex could make a good impression on the man, he would straight up receive a spot in the Trials, even if he was charged with several crimes.

"What are you thinking?" Jullie asked as she saw Alex staring at the ceiling of the carriage mindlessly.

Alex glanced at the woman before, and with a smile, he stated, "Thinking of how I can curry favor from the man."

Jullie raised her brows, "You have already garnered his attention, which means you are already an important existence in his eyes."

"She is right. I have never heard Lord Azeroth invite someone personally before."

Alex grinned, "Well, that's good."

Jullie turned towards the girl before asking, "Do they celebrate the Vampire Lord's daughter's birthday every year?"

Angelina shook her head, "This year, Lady Natasha went through her third evolution; that's why, to celebrate the occasion, Lord Azeroth arranged the ceremony on her birth date."

Alex narrowed his eyes; Natasha Dravenlock, one of the ten participants who would take part in the Ascension Trials.

She was the second strongest person participating. In that list, Edric comes at the end.

However, that was only during the initial stage of the tournament. The only human, who grows during the tournament because of his unique skill.

The more he kills and devours, the more Edric gains strength. At some point, he becomes one of the strongest, to the point of dominating the battlefield.

Although Alex didn't read the last volume in which the Trials concludes, Alex knows that somehow Edric would have defeated everyone and everything with the power of love or some crap.

"Professor Jullie, did you have any word with Akron recently?"

Hearing her brother's name, Jullie heaved a sigh, "He is still crazed about the weapon you wished to be made. Going through possibilities and writing me to bring things to prepare the structure. He even sent a notice to the Hunter's guild to bring a gemstone of the Disaster-class Soulless for your weapon."

Alex sighed; it seemed his dreams for the perfect weapon would always remain a dream.

He wished to have a sword that could switch between size and weight to meet his demand.

Because of his versatile sword arts, he needs these changes. Like, to deliver Quick Silver, he needs a lean and light blade, and for Rebound, heavy metal would work the best.

Akron has the best solution for that, however, to make such changes in a blade, sorcery is necessary. And not just any sorcery, a runestone would be required.

A runestone not only could contain a spell, but it also absorbs heat; as such, Alex's final strike, which delivers all the stored kinetic energy in the form of a single strike, wouldn't break his blade.

That's why the blade was a very necessary item Alex desired before the contest.

"A runestone? Of a Soulless? I think you can find one in the market of the Capital City."

Alex's brows rose as he asked, "Do they sell Runestone of Soulless so openly?"

In the human realm, anything related to Soulless was prohibited from being sold due to some religious reasons.

But, "Yes, and you can find weapons and artifacts made of Soulless' bodies."

The girl responded with a smile. In her tone, Alex could sense subtle excitement which baffled him. Why was she excited?

"But will we get the time to go shopping?" Jullie raised the question.

Alex grinned, "Don't worry, I will make some time."

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The carriage only came to a halt near the veil, which was, in fact, the border that separates the human world from the Blood Domain.

It was located north of Frostbate which explained why it was so chilly around the place.

"Please step out of the carriage." One of the soldiers voiced before Alex got up and opened the carriage door.

Hopping off, he offered his hand to Jullie followed by Angelina, "Thank you."

As the trio stepped down, they were met by a group of soldiers who were stationed at the Veil to verify the documents of the travelers who wished to cross through realms.

Naturally, Alistair had all the documents required to take the duo to the other side. Not only the Vampire Lord but the Emperor of Grimland have given their permission.

However, looking at the frowning faces of the men stationed Alex knew something was off.

The one who wasn't wearing the metallic helmet and possessed the strongest presence looked at something in his hand and back at Alex a couple of times. Discover more stories at My Virtual Library Empire

'This doesn't look good...'

The raven-haired Vampire stepped forward before asking, "Is there any problem, soldier?"

The man pointed at Alex before barking, "That person is suspected of killing the Emperor of Whiteden. He needs to come with us."

The soldiers suddenly surrounded Alex with their swords ready to attack or incapacitate at any moment.

Jullie narrowed her eyes, "There has been no official announcement that suggests Alex being the culprit. How can you call someone a criminal without evidence?"

The lady released her aura, showing her Four-stars weren't just there for decoration as she made the Commander flinch for a brief moment.

However, he soon regained his composure and demanded, "There are several witnesses who would give the testimony of his crimes. And even if there is no official warrant for his arrest, under law, we can detain someone under the suspicion of murdering the King."

The Commander signaled one of his soldiers to step forward.

The said soldier was on his left, who took a step toward a nonchalant Alex.

However, before another step he could travel, the soldiers found his vision turning blurry and his breath getting choked in his throat.

Alistair, who was standing meters away from Alex, appeared between them in the blink of an eye and lifted the soldier off his feet

"Khuk! Aghh .." The soldier flailed and tried to remove himself from the grip, but Alistair remained unfazed.

"He is my guest, Commander and I am given the task to safely escort him to the Blood Domain." Alistair's voice was much colder than the weather as he side glanced at the commander.

The armored warrior gritted his teeth when suddenly the culprit spoke, "Despite having the advantage of number, I hardly believe you will make it alive, Commander. So for your own and your comrade's safety, pretend that you never saw us."

The Commander glared at Alex with utter hatred in his eyes. Despite knowing who killed his brethren back in Frostbate before executing the Patriarch, he could do nothing with the boy because of the presence of the two vampires.

Even if each one of them attacked four of them, the two inhumane entities would surely overwhelm the forces easily. The woman with the purple hair also possesses quite an aura, and her unwavering gaze described that she won't think before killing someone.

And the culprit was rumored to be a strong warrior as well.

In the end, the Commander had no other option than to let them go, "You may pass."

*Dhak*

Alistair dropped the soldiers on the ground before saying, "Please get back in the carriage. It won't take us long to reach our destination."

The soldiers near the veil Instructor the spell chanter to open the border and let the carriage pass.

Alex kept looking at the Commander for a long time, before he turned around and opened the carriage door for the ladies.

'I hope they don't trouble others for this matter...'

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A/N:- Well, you know? Wet, we are not much far away from the contest, which would possibly be the final arc of the story.

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