Chapter 1006: 16.52 First Red Star - Preparation for Rescue

The next morning, the ordinary students acted as if nothing had happened the night before. Keylan Light erased all of their unpleasant memories from the previous night, and those pupils who died that night were also resurrected. By the time the sun rose the next day, all of these students who had struggled the night before had returned to normalcy. Only those with unaffected memories look at this sight with strange looks, as if they can't believe it. These youngsters' recollections were faultless as if that night had never occurred in their lives.

In one night, all evidence of combat and bodies were removed. Thana Daybreak and her people had worked hard to restore the Genus Academy's surroundings to their former glory. Damaged trees were restored, the wrecked gymnasium was rebuilt, and even road craters were filled in. It was just another day at school for the youngsters. The only difference is that Amber Dawn has been a.s.signed to the Elite Cla.s.s, which also houses her brother.

Main Campus, Elite Cla.s.s Cla.s.sroom

Instructor Skoll did not attend the lesson since the new instructor for this month is still teaching. Only when the next month arrived did Instructor Skoll pay them a visit and introduce them to their new Teacher. This month's instructor is still Keylan Light.

"Good Morning, Cla.s.s!"

Instructor Keylan Light greeted the students as soon as they entered the cla.s.s. Following behind him is Amber Dawn whose ident.i.ty had changed from an ordinary human to the Vampire Princess of the Blood Clan as well as the Heir for the Vampire Race.

Instructor Keylan Light said, "Before we start the cla.s.ses, let me introduce a new cla.s.smate to you. Though most of you should already know who she is but still formalities must be done. Child, go ahead and introduce yourself."

Ordinary students' gray uniforms were replaced with black suit and skirt. Her neck was wrapped in a scarlet ribbon. With this outfit, she seems more white, and her heightened attractiveness scarcely draws the attention of all the males in the cla.s.s.

"My name is Amber Dawn. Esther Dawn's younger sister. I will be joining this cla.s.s starting today. Nice to meet everyone."

Amber Dawn moves gracefully as she uses her knowledge of formal greetings from her past life. Though it was as elegant as how Ca.s.sius Ambrosia moves as n.o.bility is ingrained in his bones, for Amber this gesture was enough to fit her t.i.tle as a Princess.

Asher Light and the rest even hear some of the students regardless of gender looking at Amber with awe.

"Wow~ has she always looked this pretty!?"

"She doesn't look like a commoner at all. She is more like a real princess instead."

"She is Esther Dawn's younger sister, but she is also the Vampire Princess of the Blood Clan. Does that mean that the Dawn Family had the bloodline of vampires and Templar Temple?"

"What does this mean that the right-hand man of the Holy Son is a half-blood vampire?"

"But the Princess is a Pureblood thought... How did it happen?"

"I heard that the Daybreak Clan's Ancestor was someone from the D'Arcy Clan. They have hints of pureblood lineage in their genealogy. So a pureblood princess coming out from the Daybreak Clan is normal."

"If so then even if Lord Esther is a half-blood, that half of his blood had a higher bloodline than ours combined. He is half pureblood."

Witnessing the scrambling murmurings in the cla.s.s, Instructor Keylan Light felt that he had ended up coming to some market in which conversations were continuous with no intention of stopping.

Instructor Keylan Light said, "Be quiet, Cla.s.s. We are about to start the lessons. Student Amber Dawn please take your seat."

Amber Dawn walked towards the cla.s.sroom chairs, which everyone observed. Each group was divided, however, there is a free vacant seat in the center of all factions that remained unfilled. Everyone was taken aback when she opted to sit at that spot. So, in the end, she chose no factions. Neither the Templar Temple nor the Vampire side. She sat alone, free of the constraints imposed by groups.

The other four Male G.o.ds couldn't help but smile when they saw her behaving that way. They understood Amber Dawn had no intention of inciting political squabbles among the groups and had chosen to go on her own. After all, the t.i.tle of Blood Clan heir did not bind her. The Progenitor was the one who bestowed that t.i.tle on her. Even the Duke had no authority to deprive her of her t.i.tle.

Regardless of their people's emotions, Esther Dawn and Asher Light rose from their chairs and sat beside Amber Dawn in the unoccupied seat. Conri Lycaon stepped up softly and joined the group in the center. Even Athan Vladimir, who was not affiliated with any group in the cla.s.s, had joined them and sat in the same section as Amber Dawn.

Amber Dawn was delighted to see him, "Athan Vladimir you left too fast last night. I forgot to say thank you for helping us yesterday."

"Just call me Athan. As for what happened last night I just did that for my own good. There is no need for thanks." Athan Vladimir said.

The actions of the heirs and the strongest students in their cla.s.s astounded the rest of the cla.s.s. The three groups' future leaders get along as though they've been friends for a long time in this newly established alliance. This image made Keylan Light, who longs for peace among all races, smile. It would be his greatest hope for all recreations in this globe to coexist in this manner. There would be no uncalled conflicts, growing death tolls, and the possibility of global annihilation.

Keylan Light couldn't help but mutter, "The world would have become brighter with all races in peace."

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On the other side, the Templar Temple, which was unaware of the two bishops' mutiny, eventually learned what transpired at the Genus Academy while they were abroad. As the Pope went into a coma, the two Cardinals were required to stay at the Temple all day to preserve their position. This gives the holy son and his friend's complete control over their squad. So the word about Amber Dawn becoming the Vampire Princess took time to spread.

When Mayonaka Yoru learned about it, he made certain that no one from the cardinal's entourage reported it. And doing so would just put those elderly guys on high alert, making it difficult for Luciel Dawn to be rescued.

"My Lord, a report from our spy in the Genus Academy had arrived. It seems urgent."

Mayonaka Yoru received the report and read it on the spot after sending his subordinate away. He burned it as soon as he read the contents and frowned.

"The Progenitor of the Blood Clan chose your daughter as the new heir because of her pure bloodline, old man. Is your wife a pureblood vampire or something?" Mayonaka Yoru asked.

Luciel Dawn mumbled, "I don't think she is. My wife is an Earl Ranked Vampire but... Maybe it came from her ancestors?"

"Old Man, are you completely healed? I can only block this news for a few days but it would definitely reach the ears of those old cardinals. They would definitely come over to either move you somewhere or... kill you." Mayonaka Yoru remarked.

Luciel Dawn laughed when he heard these words. The words kill or death was something not new to him. But he knew that those cardinals wouldn't dare to move him without the words of their Pope. Unfortunately, this Pope of theirs is unconscious.

"They wouldn't dare. I am the brother of their current Pope. They would definitely not kill me. But hiding me somewhere else is possible... Can you send a message to the outside without being followed?" asked Luciel Dawn.

Mayonaka Yoru responded, "I can send a decoy for it. Though right now... since they knew that I am under their spell that shouldn't be possible to use my name. I can use my right-hand man to send a message to Este-chan only once or he would be in danger."

"One letter is enough. I will write one instead of sending it to Esty and have it sent to my wife's subordinate." Luciel Dawn said. "You've met him once right?"

"You mean Priest Alaric? I can but... Can he be trusted?" asked Mayonaka Yoru worriedly.

Luciel Dawn said, "Subordinates made by the oath of blood cannot betray their master."

"I will send in some paper and ink for you to use."

Mayonaka Yoru followed through on his promise, sending some paper and ink to the old guy in jail. He surrept.i.tiously phoned his right-hand man after receiving the letter and directed him to personally deliver the message to Alaric Blade.

The letter was delivered to Alaric Blade's residence in the evening of the same day. Before leaving for the Genus School, he made sure the guy under Mayonaka Yoru was comfortable at his mansion. He had no authorization from the headmaster and could only reach Earl Thana Daybreak before leaving his residence.

Upon his arrival at the gates of the Genus Academy, Earl Thana Daybreak was there waiting personally. In his message, he mentioned that the letter came from her husband after all.

When Thana Daybreak received the letter she asked, "Who sent you this message?"

"The loyal subordinate of Archbishop Mayonaka. Right now there are too many eyes on him as he was watching over your husband in prison. It seems this message was urgent and the situation in the Templar Temple is more chaotic than we expected, my Lord." Alaric Blade explained.

Thana Daybreak frowned, unable to believe her husband was in a situation to send a letter, but when she saw the handwriting on the envelope, her eyes shook and she instantly opened the letter and began reading in shock.

"T-This is really... Ciel's handwriting!"

She kept reading the letter and realized that Mayonaka Yoru had discovered his ident.i.ty and had quickly released him from the Water jail and helped him recuperate. Since they were unable to flee the prison because there were too many eyes on Archbishop Mayonaka, her husband is now on his way back to his pinnacle.

It was also stated that because there are too many high-ranking priests on the side of the Holy Son, they attempted to seize control of Archbishop Mayonaka by force. Thankfully, the magic they cast on him was something he could counter. Finally, Mayonaka Yoru appeared to be under their control in order to reduce the number of eyes peering into the underground jail and keep her spouse safe. Clearly, the young man was sacrificing his own safety to keep Luciel Dawn out of the sight of the two Cardinals.

They also stated that the announcement of their daughter's enthronement ceremony would undoubtedly make the two cardinals of the Templar Temple apprehensive of any attacks on them while the Pope is incapacitated. If those two old men discovered that the Daybreak Clan had risen to such prominence in the Blood Race, they would undoubtedly utilize Luciel Dawn as their most powerful bargaining chip. They needed to save him as quickly as possible to avert this. Alaric Blade noted that his Lord's face had gone chilly and his eyes were filled with hatred.

"My Lord, is everything alright?" He asked cautiously to his lord.

Earl Thana Daybreak mumbled, "Those old men from the Templar Temple are seeking death. Inform the clan to immediately finish the preparation to attack the Templar Temple. We will do it in three days!"

"As you wish, My Lord!" Alaric Blade bowed down respectfully as he accepted his next task.