I BECAME A VAMPIRE PRINCESS

LETICIA

"Na...!"

I gulped.

...No, there are cases where evolved Goblins are recognized as subhumans, and since they form such an advanced nest, it's not surprising that some of them can at least speak. But it was still a shocking thing.

Without being upset about this, Black Knight turns his sword point towards us and asks us a question.

"Are you with the Wolf's child and a human...? No, a half demon? Why did you invade our castle? I'm sure you won't lose your life for nothing. Tell me, who sent you? Answer me and I'll guarantee your life."

He didn't speak out loud.

But every time he said it, I felt a tingling sensation on my skin.

It's not just because he's a higher-ranked opponent, it's because there's a clear will and hostility there.

It's not like Luka can sacrifice herself without hesitation. I can't be as ruthless and clever as that old wolf in making decisions for the pack.

I've decided to stand here to protect what I want to protect.

I'm not going to be defeated by this guy with all my strength, even if it means bluffing.

"No one sent me here, it's my own will that brought me here! I won't let you people have your way with that city!"

I straightened my shaky voice and looked at the Black Knight in front of me.

"Huh...? Then you don't know what you're talking about. Why do you give to others? You're an undead monster, aren't you? Did you live in the city and become bonded to someone? Then I'm sorry, but you'd better stop before you get hurt. No race will ever truly accept you."

"That has nothing to do with it...!"

"If there isn't, then why are you here alone? You're just an undead, a wolf, and a half demon, and you've been made into a bullet that they don't care if you die?"

"No! We came here of our own free will!"

"Don't you think you were made to do that? It's a set-up, from the moment we met to the moment we left. What reason do you have to deny it?"

Black Knight asked quietly.

"Master..."

Chibi looked at him with a worried look.

"..."

Youmu, on the other hand, seemed to be having a little trouble trying to speak. I'm sure it's not because there was anything wrong with it. She knew that she had to shake off these doubts herself.

Black Knight's question was not entirely out of line. I've certainly decided to get involved in this matter to guarantee my identity. I'm sure I'm not the only one who's taken advantage of such an empty promise, depending on how you look at it. I can't give enough evidence to prove that the encounter with Youmu and Luka was not a setup.

But I do think this.

Even if it was a set-up, the encounter in that town was good.

"I can't bring myself to kill a child. I'll only ask once. Will you come with me? It is my responsibility to advise you that this rudeness will not be tolerated. With your abilities, I am sure the king will be pleased."

Black Knight loosened his tone and extended his hand, returning the sword.

I don't feel that he is trying to set me up. He was just genuinely thinking about you in his own way. I'm not sure what to make of that. It's not like he's going to challenge you to a fight that you don't stand a chance in hell of winning, but he could just take advantage of you here and start a rebellion later if he sees fit.