Reincarnated As a Vampire [English Version]

Chapter 20

Midnight Intruder

Tonight, a heavy drowsiness weighed down on me. As I pulled my blanket over myself, a strange sense of unease crept in.

I felt… like I was being watched.

Quietly, I turned off the lights and pretended to sleep, blending into the darkness.

Turns out, my instincts were right.

My eyes widened in shock when a man wearing a black cloak and a mask silently slipped into my room.

Who is he? Why would he sneak in like this?

His gloved hand drew a dagger, and slowly, he lifted my blanket.

There was no mistaking it—he had come to kill me.

But before he could make his move, I sprang into action and struck at him. My reflexes were quick, but he was even faster. In a flash, he leapt toward the window and smashed through the glass to escape.

Without hesitation, I gave chase.

He sprinted ahead, throwing daggers over his shoulder. I dodged swiftly and glanced at his status.

Assassin – Lv. 110

A high-level assassin? This is bad... And I can't use my full power here.

I have to stop him before things get worse.

He cornered himself and turned to attack with twin daggers. His strikes were fast and deadly. I leapt back to evade, but he pressed on relentlessly.

Tch… he's insanely fast.

I activated my dark magic, creating shadowy tendrils that sharpened like blades and surged toward him like roots.

The shadow pierced through his body—but it vanished.

An illusion? No—he can also use dark magic!?

This man isn't ordinary. Who the hell is he?

As I paused in realization, I heard the sound of metal behind me.

My body tensed.

The masked man lunged at me from behind.

Clang!

Someone intercepted the attack—Leon.

I was stunned. Leon…?

The moment he was discovered, the masked man jumped back and hurled a smoke bomb. Leon and I covered our eyes and mouths just in time.

By the time the smoke cleared, he was gone.

Leon rushed to my side, his face full of worry.

“Avrora! Are you alright?”

“I’m fine. But… what are you doing here?”

Without a word, Leon pulled me into a tight hug.

“Thank goodness... you're safe, Avrora.”

Eh? Why is he hugging me like this…? But strangely, I felt comforted. Warm… He really is my big brother.

I hugged him back, wrapping my arms around his waist.

Leon seemed surprised for a moment, but then his expression softened, and he smiled gently, stroking my hair.

“What exactly happened? You can’t stay here anymore. Come with me—I'm worried he might return.”

I slowly pulled away from him.

“Wouldn’t that be a hassle?”

Leon grinned and pinched my cheek.