Chapter 208: First Bite
Delilah cocked her head, her sharp eyes darting between Anastasia and Merciless. Her lips curled into a faint smile.
With a small motion of her hand, she raised it and snapped her fingers. Causing the air to ripple faintly around the group.
"It's done."
She said, her voice soft but firm.
Anastasia let out a breath she hadn't realized she was holding, relief washing over her. She turned to Merciless, who stood unsteady but still impossibly commanding, even in his weakened state.
His neon-blue eyes locked onto hers, as he said.
"You know, Space Girl, I could have just eaten one of my tails or sacrificed another one of my prisoners inside my subjective reality; you didn't have to waste a perfectly good wish for me, you know."
Merciless said to Anastasia; on the other hand, Anastasia just shook her head as she walked up to Merciless, looking up at him.
In her base form, she stood a striking 6'0", her presence commanding even as she looked up at Merciless. He had returned to his reduced height of 6'5", the same as he was at level 4; still imposing, yet now carrying a shadow of vulnerability that made him feel almost human.
"True."
She began, her tone laced with playfulness.
"But a wish, by definition, is something you make to get something out of it. And while this wish benefits you...
She stepped closer, her lips curving into a faint, knowing smile, her eyes glinting with satisfaction.
"I do get something out of it too. Care to guess what that might be?"
Anastasia stepped closer to Merciless; her body was framed by the silk-like fabric of her jumper, which clung tightly to her curves.
Her breasts were barely contained, the soft black and silky material pressing against her skin as though it were struggling to hold her. The glow of her neon-blue aether rings cast a faint but deliberate light, catching on the fabric and creating a subtle highlight at the tips of her nipples... Both of which are blue in color as Merciless remembers them to be.
His eyes catch a faint glimpse of them, but at the same time, this bold action of hers obviously hinted at her teasing intent—a fleeting, almost phantom-like reveal of her body's outline, just enough to stir Merciless imagination.
But at the same time, Anastasia also offered her neck.
The sight of it alone hit Merciless like a jolt. His gaze darkened, shifting from its usual piercing intensity to an otherworldly void black, a singular neon-blue point glowing at their center.
It was the same eyes he had when calling upon his Michellian bloodline to deal with the Non-Eculidean.
On the other hand, however, Anastasia's voice was low, almost to that of a purr of a cat seeking attention, as she tilted her head slightly, the faintest smile appearing on her lips.
"So, Master?!"
She murmured, her words full of flirtation.
"Any idea at all how I benefit from that wish, hmm?"
At this sight, Merciless just chuckled a bit and replied as such.
"Heh, you know, actions like these from you make me think you might have a clingy side. But hey, it's your wish; you did as you pleased, and I appreciate that. Now, come here. Let me give you the part you've been waiting for."
When Anastasia heard his words, she stepped closer to Merciless, tilting her head to expose her neck. Her voice carried a soft vulnerability as she spoke.
"I hope this is enough to satisfy you, Master. Though I can't say I'm confident in the taste of my blood... This is my first time doing something like this."
Merciless smiled, his expression both gentle and knowing, as he reached out to lift her chin. His neon-blue eyes locked onto hers, an intimate intensity spark between them at that moment.
"I could say the same."
He admitted, his voice low but warm.
"For all my time as a vampire, this is the first time I'm doing something so... well vampire-like. Strange, isn't it? My first experiences of the flesh were with Substance, but it seems my first bite will be with you."
He paused, his thumb brushing lightly against her lips as his gaze softened.
As he continued.
"Hey, did you know there are different kinds of bites?"
Merciless began, his tone low and intimate, like he was sharing a secret meant only for her despite it being well known knowledge among vampires.
"The one that turns, spreading the curse or gift of our blood, depending on how you see it. The one that drains, which, unfortunately, is what I need tonight. But I promise to make it worth your while. And then there's the one that marks, typically use a claim on the body to show other vampires that your in a relationship, among others as well, but those are not important."
He paused, his piercing gaze locking onto hers, soft, gentle, yet weirdly dominating.
"Even though it's the second kind tonight, let's make it a moment worth remembering, Space Girl... I'm sure you want something to brag about to Substance."
Anastasia nodded, tilting her head to offer her neck, but Merciless had other plans. With fluid grace, he spun her around, taking her by surprise as her body began twirling like a dancer's before he caught her, bending her backward into his arms.
Her breath hitched as his face drew closer to her neck, his lips brushing just above her skin. His tongue grazed the right side, teasing her senses, before he whispered against her ear, his voice velvet-smooth.
"This is the part where you close your eyes, my dear Space Girl."
Anastasia didn't respond, nor did she close her eyes. Instead, she waited, silent and filled with excitement. Merciless noticed her sudden shyness and smiled. He leaned forward, opening his mouth to reveal his sharp vampiric fangs. As he licked around her neck, his saliva, a natural negation effect unique to vampires, enabled him to bypass her durability, granting him easier access.
Merciless bit down on her neck, and blue blood began to drip. He fed quickly, in an addictive but steady rhythm. Instantly, Anastasia felt her body heat up as waves of pleasure coursed through her. Her hand cupped the back of his head, anchoring herself in the moment, as the sudden rush of pleasure rushed inward, spreading through her entire body.
All the strength she had suddenly vanished, yet Ana at this moment was the closest to heaven she had ever been.
"Ahhhh... oghahaaaeiii.... heheh... Mastwer... this is...
Anastasia suddenly felt her legs weaken, her body growing faint from the sensation. Meanwhile, Merciless's body began to grow again, empowered by the feeding. His strength surged back to its previous state, restoring the power he had lost as a result of the Fantamonicon.
The feeding lasted for about six minutes. Despite the drain, the quality of Anastasia's blood filled Merciless with energy. The ink-like aspect of his blood, the very essence he used to create the universe within the Fantamonicon, was being replenished.
For Anastasia, the experience left her in a state of pleasurable warmth. Merciless, too, felt pleasure, though it was a sensation beyond the reach of human understanding.
In that moment, the act of drinking blood was something entirely new, unlike anything he had ever experienced before.
As he continued to feed, he felt his very existence; his ink began to recharge with every pull. With each swallow, his strength grew, until, at last, he had his fill. The draining effects and the power he had previously lost were lifted, leaving Merciless renewed; hell, he felt even stronger than before, although only a little more than he was prior.
With that, Merciless pulled away from Anastasia, still holding her in an almost protective embrace as he had bitten her neck. His height had returned to its imposing 8'9", towering over her. After a moment, he carefully shifted, lifting her into a princess carry.
She was breathing heavily, and blue blood dripped from her neck, staining the surface below them.
Merciless, too, had droplets of Anastasia's blood at the corners of his mouth. He lazily licked them away with his tongue before his four eyes locked onto her, now cradled in his arms.
With a satisfied smirk, he spoke, his gaze never leaving her.
"I think I found my new favorite beverage... you're quite delicious, Space Girl."
Merciless said to Anastasia, who began to reply back to him as such.
"MAstwer....huuwauhahuahaa... that was amazing."
"Heh... we can agree on that. For now, just rest in my arms. We've only got two more things to handle before I take us home to the Elderblood manor. This exam has served its purpose; I've lost any interest in it. It's time for me to ascend to a Spawn, and for you to follow. Luckily, I know a way to give us a chance to become Outer Spawns. But to make it happen, we need to reach a certain place. To get there, we first have to escape this artificial construct the Overseers are using to test us. Fortunately for you, I've already ascended to the ranks of a True Arbiter. Navigating the intricacies of this higher reality is second nature to me now."
Said Merciless as he looked at Anastasia, who just looked at her and said in a soft and weak voice.
"I will go wherever master goes."
"Good girl… now, let's pick up the pace a bit. Oh, and Delilah, quick question, would you mind a few more customers?"
To this, Delilah replied with her usual charm, her tone light but laced with amusement.
"Every wish I grant makes me stronger, dear customer. Why would I mind? If anything, the more, the merrier... Don't you agree?"
At this question, Merciless merely replied.
"I can't fault that power is power no matter how small of a boost it is. Well, then don't mind if I do... it's about time I get phase 2 of my plan started."
Said Merciless, to which Anastasia asked.
"Master… I have no idea what goes through your head most of the time, but what plan are you even talking about?"
Natrually.
Merciless, just smile at these words, as he said as his long hair blew in the wind of the cold desert.
"Hahah... Don't overthink it Space Girl. Your master is just chaotic path with expectation upon expectations.. you see Space Girl I'm the kind of person who always plans ahead, aiming for something better. There's nothing wrong with taking your shot when the moment's right ya know."
"Grabbing opportunities wherever they show up and using them to grow. It says a lot about someone, how they go after what they want. I know I'm prideful, greedy, selfish, and, as you never hesitate to remind me, a total asshole."
Said Merciless as he continued.
"But everything I do is intentional, never random. Just trust the process Space Girl, you'll benefit from my plans, just like Hector and Substance will. You're not just my servants or lovers; you're part of something bigger, part of me. Even if my methods don't make sense to you, just go with it. Things always play out the way I see them if I see them that is,but that aside, with knowledge growing every second because of these eyes of mines you can trust I know exactly what I'm doing."
To which he finally ended his reply with.
"Let's just say, it's time to bring the Goth Club back together… and submit my application."
When Anastasia heard this her reply was as such.
"I see."
"Mhm... now then... lets bring all them all here."
With those words, Merciless's entire body began to radiate a bright and menacing blood-red aura around him. Without another word, Crimson Dawn started to flood the entire world in a scarlet light. The entire structure where the exam was stationed was bathed in the red glow.
The red light itself was an extension of Merciless's body. As such, the light was Merciless, meaning everything ensnared within it was entangled with him. In this state, he was everywhere the light touched.
"Ahh... I see everything... I hear everything... I can smell everything... even feel everything. I feel like, if I wanted, I could kill everyone here and still remain alive; except for those level 6 vampires. Pfft... even then, it doesn't mean I can't banish them to another faze. But I'll leave them be... even worms need a chance to become butterflies. My interest lies only with these three, though."
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