Taming My Vampire Servant

Meanwhile, Ivory and Sigmund returned to Greensteid Town. While Sigmund had taken their things and the box of scrolls upstairs in her bedroom, Ivory told her family about how Katie was doing. She told them how she dressed, and how pretty she was as she did her job as an art gallery docent. She also mentioned that she might have gained many suitors as she was titled as the most beautiful woman in Prisma City.

But she did not mention what happened between them. She did not tell them that Katie rejected her gift, that she kicked her, and that Ivory slapped her unconsciously. She didn't want them to worry about their broken relationship, since she knew that they already have plenty of problems, such as making ends meet.

After the long chat, she excused herself to rest, so she headed to her bedroom attic, and once she entered, she was surprised to see her and Sigmund's sketch on a frame, hanging at the top of the bed.

Ivory was elated as she stared at the sketch. She teased him, "You look obedient in that drawing."

He chuckled, then responded, "And you look very happy."

"I am, of course. It's because I'm with you, Sigmund."

The two of them stared for a long while. But then, Sigmund broke the silence, "Of course. I am the great Vampire, Sigmund. You should be happy that a handsome man like me agreed to have a sketch with you." He chuckled, and Ivory gave him lots of subtle hits on the shoulder before laughing with him.

"Hey, why don't you go get dressed and rest for a while? I'm sure that eight-hour horse bus ride is exhausting for you."

Ivory nodded, "Yes, I should. Please wake me up before supper."

"Sure. I'll go downstairs and see if the logs have been chopped."

However, Sigmund was surprised to see a familiar carriage which had just arrived as soon as he went to the front of the house to find Mr. Sprucemint. When the carriage door opened, Principal Arthurdane stepped down.

"Good day, Principal," Gordon said with a smile as he shook hands with him.

"Good day, Mr. Sprucemint. Apologies for not notifying you about my visit."

"You know you're always welcome here, sir."

Sigmund approached them, and faced the principal, "We met at the academy a while ago, did you forget anything?"

"No, but I am here for a very important matter."

The principal peeked through the opened carriage door and gestured for a man to step out. The silver-haired man got off the carriage with his waist-long hair flowing with the wind.

"Mr. Sprucemint, Sigmund. This man is Lycus, Ivory's distant relative."

Lycus bowed his head a little to give his greeting, then shook Mr. Sprucemint's hand, "It's a pleasure to meet you. I am deeply thankful that you have raised and taken care of Ivory."

Gordon examined him from head to toe, and he was amazed by the man's resemblance to Ivory. The man was also dressed with a turtle-neck ruffled long sleeve blouse, and he seemed like a very decent man. "It's nothing, sir. We already consider Ivory as our own daughter."

Lycus gave a subtle smile, then faced Sigmund, and he extended his arm towards him for a handshake as well, "You must be her Servant."

Sigmund felt that there was something off about him. "How did you know?"

"I know you were with her in Valios City," Lycus was waiting for him to take his hand. "Nice to meet you."

Sigmund rolled his eyes before he shook his hand. He noticed something as he took his hand, "Are you a Chosen One?"

Lycus stared at him for a short while, before saying, "No." He then pulled his hand away from him.

"I see," the Vampire muttered. He now knew why he did not sense any mana from him. Even so, he couldn't trust the guy fully.

"May I see Ivory?" Lycus said with excitement in his tone.

Sigmund responded, "I apologize, she's resting. She told me to wake her up for supper."

"I know, why don't you both join us for supper later?" Gordon said. "I'm sure Ivory will be glad."

"Why not?" the principal chuckled. "Besides, Lycus will be renting a nearby house starting today. Consider it as a neighbor's welcome."

Sigmund twitched his brow once he heard about it. Where did this man come from, and why was the Principal helping him?

"We still have to arrange some things for Lycus' transfer. We shall come back before the sun sets," Principal Arthurdane said before bidding goodbye to them.

As soon as they left, Gordon got teary-eyed. "Finally, Ivory will get to meet her relative. Although she doesn't tell us anything, I'm sure she's looking forward to it," he patted Sigmund's back, "Let us go and chop wood! We'll harvest some fruits and vegetables because tonight's a feast!"

When the sun had set, Ivory was woken up by her Servant, and they went downstairs to the dining area. She waved her hand when she saw the principal, and gave a shy smile when she saw the unfamiliar man beside him. She took a quick glance at Sigmund, whom she noticed had been frowning since a while ago. He never looked back at her and instead, he was glaring at the silver-haired visitor.

"Ah, you're finally here, Ivory. Let me introduce him to you," Principal Arthurdane told her as she slowly approached them. "This is Lycus, your relative-"

But his words were cut off when suddenly, Lycus kneeled down before Ivory.

"Lady Ivory, I am very honoured to finally meet you!"

Everyone else was shocked with what he did, which obviously made Ivory feel embarrassed, "Uhm! Please stand up!" and she touched his shoulder.

And as soon as he tilted his head up, they gazed longingly at each other for a long time.. What they felt was the feeling of a deep connection just by staring at each other's similar light-blue irises.