Taming My Vampire Servant

Lycus shrugged, "Servant, I've been there before, and I've met the Sapphirians' tribe leader. I can get us a secluded area just for Lady Ivory's training and meditation."

"That will be very useful!" Ivory said excitedly, while Sigmund rolled his eyes in dismay.

"Okay, so that's the plan," Principal Arthurdane said. "I will be hiring a coachman from Omegalion City for the three of you. We do not want them to recognize and follow the academy or Lucius' carriage."

"Will you and Arcea be alright, Lucius?" she said in worry. "Should we tell her about our plan-"

"No, it's better if we do not tell her. You know that she's a nice friend, but she's not good at keeping secrets because she's a very transparent person," he chuckled.

"About our pocket coins," Ivory said. "I have some savings left, I think I can-"

"I will give you coins to spend," Lucius chimed in.

She shook her head, "I am already indebted to you. I haven't even paid half of my debt."

But the blonde young man shook his head, "I'll give you as much as you need, all I want is your comfortable stay in Sapphiros Town. Don't be shy now. We've been friends since our first day here," he took her hand and clenched it slightly. "By now, you should treat me like your brother."

Sigmund raised his brow when he saw his unusual gesture. He bent over the sofa and extended his arms to separate the two, "Hey Rich Boy. For your information, my Master doesn't want to be touched by men."

"Oh no," he scratched the back of his head. "Apologies, Ivory."

"No, it's alright," Ivory said, and she narrowed her eyes at Sigmund.

Her Servant then stood up straight once again, then smirked at her. He glanced at Lucius, who also narrowed his eyes on Sigmund. He already knew what his interruption meant because he had admitted it to him before.

"I guess this meeting is hereby adjourned," Principal Arthurdane said. "If you stay too long here, your good friend Miss Knightwing will come and fetch you."

"Yes, let's go back," she chuckled, and so, Sigmund, Lucius, and Lycus followed behind her.

…

Two days before the Crown Prince's journey, Ivory, Sigmund, and Lycus rode a two-horse carriage at dawn in Omegalion City. Lucius had given Ivory two bags of silver coins for them to spend. He also gave them and the coachman special scrolls which had a General's stamp, indicating that they were guests of General Goldwine. Showing this to the border guards indicated that they need not be inspected.

"Have a safe trip," Lucius told them as he peeked inside the window of the carriage.

"You and Arcea too," Ivory responded. "See you in three weeks."

And so, the group started their trip to the Land of Rosaria. Knowing that it would be a whole five hours, Ivory grabbed Sigmund's arm and gazed at his crimson red irises, "Sigmund… Can I?"

"What is it?"

"Can I sleep on your shoulder?"

He chuckled, "Of course. You don't have to ask."

And so, she leaned her head comfortably on his shoulder. Sigmund then placed his arm around her to keep her from falling in front.

As soon as Ivory fell asleep, Sigmund told Lycus, "Honestly, we can manage. You can still leave, we'll drop you off at Greensteid."

He glared at him, "You're the most arrogant Spirit Servant I have ever met. I think there's really something wrong with you." Lycus sighed, and he couldn't believe he was having a rubbish conversation with Ivory's Servant. "What kind of Spirit Servant are you, anyway?"

"I am the most handsome."

Lycus shrugged, "I don't know how Lady Ivory managed to get along with you for more than a year."

"Do you want to know how?" he smirked. "I give her warmth everyday."

"What the heck do you mean?"

Sigmund held his Master more tightly. "I give her warm milk before going to bed."

"Ah, I see," he thought he was telling the truth. "It can help her fall asleep."

The Vampire chuckled. Of course, he lied to him. Why the hell would he tell him that he had been giving warmth to her by sucking her blood in different ways he could not even imagine?

Hours passed, and Ivory had woken up. They took a quick break in Empirica City in the Land of Sandria to let the horses rest. Afterwards, they proceeded to the Land of Rosaria, and the coachman showed them the General's stamp on the scroll. Seeing this, the border guards immediately let them pass through.

Lycus took a deep breath when he saw the border guards already far away. 

"You're thinking too much," Sigmund chuckled when he saw Lycus' uneasiness, "You always wear clothes that cover your neck, so they wouldn't see your scar. And with your hair straightened and properly combed, I don't think they would recognize you as a fugitive."

He nodded, "It's good that you have someone like Lucius who has connections to the military."

"He has always been my savior in many things," Ivory giggled, remembering her very first day in the academy. "It has been a year, but I can't forget how he talked to the guards to let me inside even though I was late. Oh, and he also let me have old man Ebleu to be our coachman… Ah, I can't even count the numerous things he has done for me!"

"Hey, I also did a lot of things for you," Sigmund interrupted, and he seemed like he's sulking.

This made Ivory smile, "You saved me and my siblings from the fire, of course how can I forget that moment," she reached out for his face and touched it. "Thanks, Sigmund. You are always my favorite."

Sigmund's ears turned red, and he immediately grabbed the hand that touched his cheek. He told her as he held it tightly, "I'm not surprised I'm your favorite. I am the Great Servant, Sigmund, and I-"

"Okay, okay, I already know what you're going to say," then she had a short laugh.

After some more hours, they arrived at the front arc of Sapphiros Town. It was a gigantic structure which was triangular in shape and built with greyish to reddish brown bricks.

Seven male and three female Sapphireans having several body tattoos and wearing intricately weaved colorful sarong stood firmly in front of the town arc. Most men wore nothing on top, while women only wore a bandeau top. They also had golden necklaces and bracelets, and weaved cloth as head pieces. 

It was a long line of carriages mixed with town visitors walking, and they were thoroughly inspected at the entrance. Finally, it was Ivory's carriage approaching, and they blocked their way.

One of them approached them and opened the door. Lycus was the first one who initiated to go down first. He greeted them with a kind smile and asked, "May I speak with your tribe leader?"

"Why? Who are you?"

"Please tell him it's me, Lycus."

The man suspiciously looked at him for some time, and then asked, "And the other two?"

"They're my comrades."

Afterwards, the man entered the town, and they were asked to wait at the side so that the other town visitors could be inspected before going beyond the arc. 

When he returned, he brought with him the tribe leader.

"Greetings, Mister Leopold," Lycus bowed in courtesy to the old man, who was smiling at him. He was wearing a feathered headdress resting at his head from his forehead to his nape, and had a beaded string wrapped on his forehead. 

"Greetings, Lycus. I am pleased to see you return here once again," they shook hands. "And you've brought some people today."

"Ah, this is Lady Ivory, and her Spirit Servant."

"Hello, sir," she gave a kind smile. 

The tribe leader nodded at her, and asked Lycus, "Is she one of your…?"

Lycus nodded.

Leopold said, "Why don't we all come in and have a feast?" he turned to the arc guards, "Let their carriage in. I'll be inside as well."

Ivory and the others rode the horse-drawn carriage once again and it started moving forward. She peeked through the windows and saw how refreshing the environment was. The white houses had cone-shaped roofs made from gray stones that were stacked together tightly. There were even some green vines and some flowering vines on some walls which were a sight to see.

"Thank you for agreeing to keep us for three weeks, sir," Lycus told Leopold, who's sitting beside him in the carriage.

"You have saved my life using your power. Such a simple request is nothing," he chuckled, "I hope the compound nearest the beach is alright with you."

They arrived at the easternmost part of the town. They went down the carriage, and since the coachman had a separate designated residence which had a space for the horses, he went there.

Inside the compound were two small huts and a space in the middle for grilling and dining. 

Leopold said, "I shall make preparations for the feast later."

"Sir, you really do not have to-"

The old man patted his shoulder, "Come on, do not be shy! I want to celebrate because you are safe, my friend."

When Leopold left, Sigmund inspected the two huts. Each hut had a king-sized bed and a bathroom. He returned outside and told the two, "Ivory and I will stay in this one," he pointed at the hut on the right side.

"No, I don't think so," Lycus shook his head, "She will stay alone so she can have her privacy, and we will guard her hut."

"But she's not used to sleeping alone. I'm always in her room," he glared at him. "Why don't you ask her, then?"

Lycus nodded. He gazed into Ivory's light-blue irises, asking, "Lady Ivory... What is your decision?"

And she glanced at them both, trying to weigh her answers.