Taming My Vampire Servant

Meanwhile, in the classroom, Lycus was surrounded by Ivory's female classmates. Even those who were from the other classes and years had come to see him.

"So, uhm, Sir Lycus, where did you come from?" one of the girls from the other classroom asked.

"From Valios City in the Land of Rosaria," Lycus answered with a smile.

Arcea then asked, "Are you a Chosen One? What's your Servant's Class?"

"Well, I am not a Chosen One. Apologies if I am not what you expected me to be."

"Oh, we like you even if you can't do magic!"

"Yes, that's right!"

While the girls were so invested with the new guy at the academy, Ivory, Sigmund, and Lucius were looking from afar.

"Is there anyone who even studies at self-study time?" Lucius chuckled. "These girls… They even went here to see your relative, Ivory. What can you say about it?"

"If I were a man, I'd be as handsome as Lycus," she responded, and they laughed about it, while Sigmund narrowed his eyes on the silver haired man.

The Vampire Servant was observing him, if he would sense the extraordinary mana once again. But hearing that he insisted that he's no Master, he deduced that he might have a big reason why he hid that he could use magic.

The sudden barging in of Principal Arthurdane startled everyone, and those who were surrounding Lycus made way for the principal. Seeing the academy's highest ranking staff, those who belonged to other classes and years ran out of the room, while those who belonged to Blue Gem section immediately sat on their assigned seats.

The principal hurried towards Ivory and said in a panicking expression, "Miss Sprucemint… You're in trouble." 

Lycus also approached them when he saw his worried face.

Ivory gaped in surprise, "What do you mean, sir? Is it because of my absence for two days?"

The Principal saw how his presence drew too much attention in the room. He casted a magic barrier around them so that they wouldn't hear their conversation. He then told Ivory, "It's about your answer in the written examination a while ago. The Crown Prince is angry that you did not think of any answer."

"But Principal, my answer is what is really on my mind. I was away for quite some time, so I can't think straight."

Principal Arthurdane lowered his voice and told her, "The Crown Prince felt disrespected, and now he's furious. He wants to punish you, but I do not know how he would do it."

"I should teach that punk a lesson. Take me with you," Sigmund told Ivory, but he saw the principal shake his head. 

Principal Arthurdane whispered to Sigmund, "Do you want your cover to be blown? What if he noticed your behavior?" he stepped back and looked at them seriously. "I suggest Miss Sprucemint should go alone."

"If I am not allowed to come, let Lycus come with her at least," the Vampire suggested because he had no other choice, but he was shocked that even Lycus shook his head in refusal. 

"Apologies, but… I have to avoid anyone from the Silverblade Castle because of my circumstances…"

"What? And here I thought you can be useful-" he stopped speaking when Ivory touched his shoulder and squeezed it subtly.

Ivory smiled at her annoyed Servant, "It's okay, Sigmund. I will explain that I was away for a personal reason and I had not recalled the theories, that's why I had not answered properly. I will apologize to the Crown Prince sincerely."

"Stay here, Sigmund and Lycus…" Principal Arthurdane turned his head to Lucius. "You are Ivory's most trusted friend, Sir Goldwine. Please come with us. I am a bit nervous about this encounter even though I'm the principal."

Lucius nodded. "I shall assist you in any way I can."

The principal had left the barrier for Lycus and Sigmund, then asked the students not to disturb the two as they conversed by the window. The three of them proceeded to the principal's office. 

"Should we really stay here?" Sigmund asked Lycus. "I have a bad feeling about that prince."

"Me too, but what can I do? I'm a wanted person who escaped the castle prison."

"What… What did you say?" He widened his eyes in shock. "You're a fugitive?"

"Didn't you see my sketch with the border guards?" he let Sigmund take a look at the scar on his neck by sliding down the collar of his cloak.

"So that man… I didn't recognize you. Your hair was all over your face, and you looked like you haven't bathed for years," he crossed his arms while his head was tilted to the side. "But how did a fugitive like you become Ivory's relative? Tell me honestly… Did something bad happen to her family?"

"Yes, you are right. Something unfortunate happened to our family… But Lady Ivory had the worst experience. Being the only daughter of the head of our family, she was already being hunted when she was still a baby. Good thing the General helped us hide her."

"The General? Who among the three Generals of the Kingdom are you referring to?" asked Sigmund out of curiosity.

"General Goldwine."

Meanwhile, Ivory knelt down in front of the Crown Prince as soon as she entered the office. She bowed her head, "I sincerely apologize, Your Highness. I was away from school for a while, as I was dealing with some personal matters… I deeply apologize for my incompetence. My mind got blank, and I-"

"Stop talking," Prince Jirou stared at Ivory's head. "I'm not asking for an excuse."

Ivory pursed her lips. She was intimidated by the Crown Prince's authoritative tone.

"Why is Mr. Goldwine here? I don't recall telling you to bring him here."

The principal tried to explain, "Ah, Your Highness, I-"

"I insisted on coming, Your Highness. I am Miss Sprucemint's closest friend, and I am worried about her."

"Worried about what? You think I'd drag her to the guillotine and behead her in front of the crowd?" Prince Jirou laughed hysterically. "Am I that cruel in your eyes?"

"Apologies, I am just-"

"Hush, stop talking. Now, I want to speak with this insolent student," the prince stood up from the sofa and raised her chin up to forcibly look into his ocean blue eyes. "You…"

"Your Highness, what are you doing?" Lucius asked and was about to approach them, but the principal stopped him.

He whispered, "Sir Goldwine, please try not to anger him."

"But he touched her-"

"On a closer look, I think you have an exquisite beauty?," he grinned and offered his hand, "Stand up."

"How can I ask for you to help me stand up, I am merely a peasant," Ivory humbly said.

"It's a royal order. Take my hand and stand up." 

She wouldn't want to anger him once again, so she took his hand and stood up. She was then asked to sit on the sofa in front of him.

The prince also said, "Don't be afraid. I am very kind to beautiful ladies," he chuckled. "I want to get to know you better. What does the Sprucemint family do?"

"Uhm-"

"Your Highness, I believe this is not related to the matter at hand. Please do not ask her too personal questions," Lucius uttered, and the principal had not stopped him in time.

"I am not doing anything wrong. I am trying to find out why her answer was like that."

His black dragon Beast Servant in its smaller state suddenly flew in front of Lucius' face and made him startled.

Prince Jirou laughed, "If you speak once again, you leave me with no choice but to make my Beast Servant in its active state and destroy this room… starting from your face."

Lucius could only clench his fists, while Principal Arthurdane sighed. He was mad at himself that he's the principal of the academy, but he had no power over the man who's the future king of their kingdom.

"Now, Ivory," he didn't care if he was overly familiar with her, but he liked to call her name as if they're close, "What do your family do?"

"We gather firewood, harvest blueberries and acorns, then sell these to Alpharion City."

"I see. What a humble and decent family background," the prince couldn't help but smile. For him, Ivory was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen - those striking light blue eyes made him feel like he was staring at the moon, while her facial features seemed to fit for a princess. "What if I offer you to be my concubine- no, I I think with your beauty you deserve to be my Queen? Don't worry about your family background-"

"Apologies, Your Highness!" she suddenly slipped down the sofa to kneel once again.

"You… You dare refuse the Crown Prince of Your Kingdom?!" Prince Jirou stood up. In anger, he pulled her scarf, and he was shocked to see the numerous hickeys she had underneath!