🖤💜Redolence Of Yours💜🖤 (Taehyung×OC)

44. Epilogue: Young Forever

"I was wrongfully hostile and that had made my people opposing to it too; that I'd admit to my... Well, embarrassment."

A light wave of laughter rings across the room.

"But aside every ill feeling, I will forever be grateful to you for sharing such a kind gesture with us. And my end of the deal also extends to the fullest."

The man stands up from his chair to bow down, but she protests immediately.

"Have your seat Lord Magnus, we are all allies here." She says ever so kindly.

"Thank you, sire.

"So now..." The ex clan leader clears his throat, "Words will spread around in the community. I think it will not be a problem for other clans to agree to be under our wings. After all, who wouldn't want to get rid of this liability?"

Lord Jonghyun fiddles with his daylight ring adjourning his left index. Although he doesn't need it anymore, he kept it just to remind himself of the limitations of the omnipotent eternity he's gifted with.

"Well, I hope that too. Although I'm curious..." Lord Magnus starts again, "When I took the potion, I noticed a significant change in my body but couldn't quite point my finger on it. If you find it suitable, sire, I'd like to know how this wonder potion works!"

"That would be Lady Serena's magical marvel all the way." The addressed sire replies, "but from what she has explained to me, it alters the photosensitive chemistry of the skin after one turns into a vampire. There was a lot of science and magic formula that went over my head..."

Another round of laughter echoes through.

"...but for what it's worth, we are free now. Aren't we?"

"Indeed."

"Well, I hope this meeting was fruitful to all us." She stands up from the throne and collects her leather jacket hanging over the backrest. All the people present in the room stand up with her too. Taking a look at her wristwatch, she suppresses a smile and stomps down the hallroom in her black cargo pants and combat boots. Halting at the exit gate again, she turns her to the crew.

"I wish to see you standing by our side Lord Magnus. From now on."

"You have my word, sire."

The man bows deeply at her. She takes a glance at her father, silently inviting him outside and dismisses the meeting. Lord Jonghyun follows his daughter outside and they stand under the evening sky, now assembling dark clouds that made the ground anticipate occult rain drops about to fall very soon.

"This was a master move of your mind dear. Asking for submissive alliance offering the daylight potion... Only you can come up with something as creative as that."

Youngsun just smiles shyly, still flattered by her father's praises like she did when she was a child.

"Am I doing well, father?" She asks fiddling with the gemstone around her neck.

"Far better than my expectations, dear."

"SIRE!"

Two young vampires land in front of them and greet the father-daughter duo with blinding smile.

"It's done. They won't be constructing anymore!"

Lord Jonghyun raises curious brows at them.

"I heard a news about the people trying to expand the city in our forest. I took the opportunity to test our newest members' compulsion capability. Looks like it's a success."

"I'm so glad to hear that!" Lord Jonghyun smiles this time too.

"Well..." Youngsun swings the leather jacked on her shoulder and crouches on the ground.