Reincarnated As a Vampire [English Version]

Chapter 24

Blood and Love Collide

After going through days full of challenges and lessons, I slowly began to understand how to live as a noble.

Before tonight's welcome party, I asked Mother for permission to return home for a while—there was someone I needed to see. I wanted to invite my adoptive parents to the celebration. Maybe... it was finally time for them to know who I really was. More than anything, I missed Alice. It had been far too long since I last saw my little sister’s sweet smile.

After expressing my wish, Mother gave me her permission. She even said she wanted to personally thank the people who had raised me with love and care.

Without delay, I opened a portal to my adoptive parents' home.

When Mother saw me suddenly appear in the living room, she was startled.

“Avrora? You’re back already?”

I greeted her with a warm smile.

“I’m home, Mom.”

“Onee-chan!”

Alice ran up and hugged me, her voice as cheerful and sweet as ever.

“Alice-chan... it’s been a while, hasn’t it?”

She looked up at me, eyes sparkling.

“Why did it take you so long to come back? I missed you so much!”

Her innocent words struck my heart. Without realizing it, tears welled up in my eyes. I gently stroked her hair.

“I’m sorry, Alice-chan... I missed you too.”

Meanwhile, my adoptive mother—Livy—was staring at me in shock. Her gaze lingered on my face, noticing the gentle makeup that made me look more feminine, and the noble attire that was unfamiliar to her.

“Avrora... you look so different. That outfit... why are you dressed like a noble? Where did you get it?”

Maybe... it was time to tell her the truth.

“Mother... before I answer that, there’s something I need to say.”

Livy froze. “What is it, dear?”

I looked at her seriously.

“Mom... I’ve known for a long time that you’re not my birth mother. I’m sorry I never told you before—I was afraid. I thought you might reject me. But today, I want to be honest.”

I took a deep breath.

“I’m the daughter of King Aldric—my real father, from the Kingdom of Neverland. Sixteen years ago, when I was a baby, I was abandoned and nearly killed by royal soldiers. But Dad—my adoptive father—saved me and brought me here. The truth is, I’m a vampire... even though both my birth parents are human. Somehow, I was born with immense magical power and control over all elements. Whether it’s a curse or fate... I still don’t know. But now, I’ve returned to where I belong. I’ve met my birth mother, and... I am Princess Avrora.”

Mother covered her mouth, tears streaming down her face as she pulled me into a tight embrace.

“Is that really true, Avrora?”

I hugged her back. “Even though I’ve met my real mother... you will always be my mom. The best mom. Thank you for raising me.”

Suddenly, a metallic clatter broke the silence.

Clang!

We turned. My adoptive father—Bart—stood frozen, his sword having fallen from his hand.

“Avrora... so you really are... a princess?”