Rebirth: Childhood friend of the heroine

If someone had asked what the heavens are, then Alex would have just pointed out his surroundings.

The nearest town where Alex could have found what he required was called Moonvale, which took twenty minutes to reach, at his top speed.

It was a big town which had stores on each and every street. There were several inns and motels where people could stay.

At the moment, the town was bustling since there was a big celebration about to happen tomorrow, which, most of all, the noble Vampires and their family members would attend.

"It's already approaching midnight yet the shops are open?" Alex asked, but not like he minded it at all. If they remain open for the whole night, he could take his sweet time browsing through all kinds of shops.

Angelina explained, "We vampires don't need to sleep often, so the shops are mostly open all the time so they don't get bored."

"Nice." Alex rejoiced. This was perfect.

However, he suddenly remembered something crucial and instantly asked the girl, "They do accept human gold and platinum plates, right?"

Alex has many gold coins, which he gained through rewards and monster hunting back in Chainedvale.

Angelina smiled at him, "They do, but the monetary value of coins here in Blood Domain is slightly off balance compared to the human realm. Here, even a simple meal would cost you ten gold coins."

"...." Alex was...rendered speechless. Blatant robbery!

He has twenty platinum plates in hand...and now, he just wishes that he could gain the gemstone in exchange for whatever he has earned until now.

"But you don't need to worry about the cost, Sir Alex," Angeline spoke suddenly, making the silver head surprised.

"What do you mean?" The swordsman asked.

Angelina took out a small badge from her back pocket before showing it to Alex, "This is the symbol of the Dravenlock clan—if I show it to the shopkeeper, they won't take money from you, and later, someone from the castle will come and pay for your purchase."

Alex was taken aback by the sudden golden ticket she was offering, "How did you get that?" He asked.

"Your Majesty gave it to me since he knew you wanted to buy something from here."

Alex was...not surprised to hear that Azeroth knew his intentions.

He took the badge from the lady and looked at the crest.

A crown adorned with dark rubies. Resting atop the shield, this crown signifies their royal supremacy, with rubies resembling droplets of blood—a tribute to their lineage.

This was his free ticket to buy whatever he wanted. And considering how long the Vampire Monarch has lived on this planet, there was no doubt that his treasury would be immense.

Heaving a sigh, Alex muttered, "It's surprising tho...for the Vampire Lord to give such a precious thing..."

"It's probably compensation for sparing my brother, Sir Alex." Angelina followed, and that made Alex's eyes widen.

"Wait...you are Allen's sister?!"

Angelina nodded, "Yes, our father is the same."

That took him by surprise. The way she has been behaving around him, being polite and respectful, he could have never guessed that she was Allen's sister.

"Do you not have a good relationship with Allen?" Alex could only land on a single conclusion after assessing her attitude towards him.

Angelina shook her head, "He never bullied me or something; it's just that I don't like his attitude toward people or how he usually tends to behave when he becomes obsessed with something."

Alex nodded, "Yeah, he was annoying the last time I met him."

Angelina nodded in assent, and their conversation came to a standstill.

Alex exhaled a long breath, before saying, "Okay then, I will gladly accept this compensation."

....

Alex didn't just buy things right away; rather, he was just looking around for a bit.

There were numerous familiar and unfamiliar things around—however, what got his interest was the sturdy armor, antiques, and range of weapons made of Soulless' materials.

'There is no restriction at all...' If he wants to buy something made of Soulless' body, then he has to keep it hidden from the authorities. A heavy fine and possible imprisonment are granted to those who are caught using Soulless products.

"You can find good gemstones there," Angelina suggested while pointing toward a specific store.

Alex nodded before heading towards the said store.

*Tring*

The bell echoed, signifying the arrival of customers, as Alex looked around the small shop. It has a long counter across the entrance and several feet-long shelves. On each shelf, there was a box and a few characters written on it.

Alex could faintly smell the scent of scented wax and rust. Blood? Maybe.

His instincts didn't tell him there was any danger so he calmly called out, "Hello? Is anyone there?"

The footsteps of an individual arrived from the back, and not so long after, a young woman in her mid-twenties appeared. Stay connected via My Virtual Library Empire

"Hello, there. How can I help you?" Wiping her mouth which had a few blood stains, she asked with a smile.

Nasty.

"Can I get a gemstone of a Disaster-ranked Soulless?" Initially Alex had the intention to ask a little about the store or about the different kinds of gemstones. However, his first impression of the woman was not good so he decided to finish his business and leave as soon as he could.

The woman nodded, "Well, I can show you, but are you going to offer yourself as a payment?"

*SHLINK*

A sword was drawn and the shopkeeper was pressed against the wall with the sword pierced inside her chest, "Disrespecting a guest is already a crime, and here you are disrespecting the guest of the Supreme Lord, huh?" Angelina spoke as she removed the cloak and exposed the crest of Dravenclock on her breast pocket.

The shopkeeper visibly paled in shock. She just had a good sniff of human blood, so she thought she could try her luck..but,

"I-I apologize....please don't report me."

Alex sighed, "Yeah, whatever. Just show me the Gemstone."

In the end, Alex got three gemstones of his liking all for free.

After exiting the shop, Alex asked, "Is there any blacksmith nearby? I am thinking of buying a few good swords." It wasn't like he didn't trust Akron to make the perfect sword. But Alex wanted to have a few alternatives just in case.

The woman thought for a moment before responding, "I don't think you would find a weapon to your liking, Sir Alex. Most of the forge here make weapons in mass amounts without much detailing."

Alex hummed; it's understandable since the people living here don't like to battle much. And the noble families surely must have their own blacksmith.

"Is there anything else you want to look for?" Angelina asked.

Alex hummed in contemplation. He really couldn't find anything here that he could legally use in the human domain. And once the Celestial Decree descends, he would be able to buy Soulless products without hiding.

After a few moments of thought, Alex decided to retreat, "I think we should-ah, wait." He suddenly remembered something.

Alex gave all the presents Jullie gave him to the Vampire Monarch, and now, he has nothing to offer to the Vampire Princess.

"I think I need a gift." He started walking randomly, after saying so.

Angelina realized what gift he was talking about, so she said, "There is a shop nearby where you can find all kinds of presents."

Alex shook his head, "No...that won't do..." His eyes were roaming around the marketplace, searching for something that even he didn't know.

"Ah!" His feet came to a halt as his eyes suddenly landed on a certain thing.

Angelina hesitantly asked, "Will that...really be a good option to gift the Princess?"

Alex shrugged, "Well, we will find out once I give it to her." He went ahead and bought it.

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Allen was currently lying down on his bed; unconscious.

After trying to negotiate with the Vampire Monarch to let him have Alex, Allen was beaten black and blue by Natasha before being thrown out.

Now, currently lying down on the bed, he felt his muscles tensing and mind swirling.

A deep-rooted command surfaced, and Allen felt his mind-bending to the will of what was etched into his memories.

A demand. An order. Something that Allen must do. He exists to fulfill that goal.

"I must...kill ...that thing..." Allen muttered, even though he had yet to regain consciousness. His fists were balled, as blood continued to drip down his hands.

His teeth were gritted, and his body faintly glowed with ominous dark energy.

He was morphing, changing into a being that could fulfill his role.

The sole reason he went all the way to Grimland wasn't because of the Saintess. It was to challenge that being.

And now, that thing was within his reach.

"Won't miss...this time..."

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A/N:- Well, RIP. Remember, the curse was used as a tool, not just because Solaris wanted it. There was a participation of other gods in this as well.

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