Miss Witch's Devotion Has Gone… Twisted-Chapter 239: Transaction Fulfillment

"Master, Ofemia is here to deliver the items."

"Oh, let her leave them there. I'm going back to sleep for a bit."

Loren withdrew his arm from Lilith's embrace, glanced at his watch—it was only ten in the morning, and the sky wasn't even fully bright yet. What was the hurry?

But soon, Loren realized something: "Why is Lilith in my bed?"

"She climbed into your bed after the lights were turned off last night."

"I'm scared of the dark."

Mirrorheart answered while Lilith also began to explain. She had woken up long ago but hadn't gotten up.

"A vampire is scared of the dark?"

Loren was about to scoff, but quickly realized she might not be lying. When he visited her home before, he hadn't seen her turn on any lights; the lights in her house were always kept on.

"Alright."

In the end, Loren could only accept it. Startled awake like this, he couldn't fall back asleep anyway, so he got up. It was a good opportunity to go see Ofemia as well.

"Respected Master Mentor, good morning."

Ofemia, wearing a mask, bowed to Loren.

"Do you have a cold? Why the mask?"

"......"

Hearing this, Ofemia froze for a moment. She forcibly suppressed her anger and handed Loren the promised items:

"These are the things you requested. Please inspect them."

Ofemia handed over two books, with two exquisite boxes placed on top of them.

"No need, I trust your credibility."

As he spoke, Loren proceeded to check them anyway. He really was just saying that with his mouth; his distrust of Ofemia wasn't concealed in the slightest.

"......"

Ofemia took several deep breaths. If she didn't still need to discuss matters with Loren, she truly wouldn't want to spend another second in his presence.

Loren opened the boxes for a look. One box contained the Vampire Fang he had specifically requested. The reason Ofemia was wearing a mask today was precisely because of this—the fang was made from her own.

The other box contained a medal inlaid with a ruby. Loren also recognized what this was.

[Purest Blood]. It could enhance the effects of Blood Magic and also elevate a vampire's Bloodline level. The other effect wasn't very useful to Loren, but the first effect was excellent.

Simple, yet practical. The key point was that its bonus was multiplicative with other enhancements.

"The items are fine. In return, I will help you deal with the Bloodline Rebels."

Loren put away the two accessories and casually placed the Magic Book and the Dawn Princess's diary on the table.

"The Bloodline Rebels have many Ultraviolet Lamps. Manufacturing these things isn't easy, so they must have a mature production process. Therefore, you should investigate various factories.

"Additionally, producing Ultraviolet Lamps requires mercury. You can also investigate people who have purchased large quantities of mercury recently. Not many people have a use for mercury, so it should be easy to investigate. With the influence you vampires possess, accomplishing this should be very easy."

Right from the start, Loren provided crucial information. With the investigation directions he gave, their subsequent actions would be much easier.

Loren was also a former science and engineering student. Although he didn't pay much attention in class and failed quite a few subjects, he still knew a thing or two. He roughly understood the principle behind Ultraviolet Lamps, though he might not necessarily be able to manufacture one himself.

"Furthermore, I will research methods to counter ultraviolet light, but I'll need some intact equipment for study. If you make any discoveries, remember to bring the items to me.

"Now, you may leave."

Ofemia had just begun to appreciate Loren's reliability when Loren closed the door, leaving her standing outside in disarray.

"Master, we..."

The Maid cautiously voiced her question. She understood very well that Ofemia's temper wasn't actually very good; she just couldn't afford to lose her composure in front of Loren. Therefore, she was extremely careful now, fearing Ofemia might vent her anger on her.

"Do as Loren said."

Ofemia's expression was cold and detached, revealing none of her anger. But the Maid, familiar with her, knew Ofemia was never someone easy to deal with.

It was just that before resolving the trouble with the Bloodline Rebels, she had to go along with Loren's wishes.

The consequences of acting against Loren in Uridia were severe. Ofemia was well aware of this. The first time her Maid came to find Loren, she nearly got dealt with directly by the Night Watchers. Only by invoking Ofemia's name did she manage to keep her life.

That very experience made Ofemia understand Loren's status. It was no exaggeration to say that if she truly made a move against Loren, the entire Bloodline would be implicated because of her.

Even on her way to find Loren, she had sensed many watching eyes. There were many people protecting Loren in the shadows, not just from the Church, but also other vampires.

Ofemia believed that Loren couldn't possibly have protection forever. When that time came, it would be her opportunity.

Not only could the Bloodline Rebels cooperate with humans; she could do the same.

...

"Why is your attitude towards Ofemia so poor?"

After Ofemia left, Naclis finally voiced her question. From the very beginning, Loren's attitude towards her had been terrible.

"Simply because I dislike her. First impressions are important. From her Maid's attitude, I could tell she's definitely someone who looks down on others from a high perch. And she actually didn't come to invite me personally.

"Moreover, I estimate she's already started scheming on how to deal with me."

Loren didn't like vampires. He disliked all beings, human or otherwise, who acted superior. So even though vampires had high aesthetic appeal, he didn't feel much about it. Arrogant vampires were also unlikely to form unions with humans, which was why Half-vampires faced discrimination.

Rather than trying to win over a vampire with a terrible personality, Loren felt it would be better to directly turn them into slaves through certain methods.

But there are exceptions to everything. Lilith was very cute and had a good personality, so Loren's attitude towards her was also very good.

"Breakfast will be delivered soon. Lilith, let me do your hair."

Lilith had never had anyone to care for her. She couldn't even manage her own hair properly by herself; it was always a mess.

"Oh."

Lilith obediently sat down in front of the dressing table, letting Loren arrange her hair as he pleased.

Previously, Loren had always been the one to do Anna and Naclis's hair, so he was very skilled at braiding.

Lilith's hair was very long, but unlike Naclis's long hair that Loren had meticulously trimmed, hers was simply long without any particular style—the kind that made her look like Sadako when she lowered her head. So Loren decided to give her a haircut first.

Strands of silver-white hair fell. Lilith's forehead was revealed, and her whole appearance gradually became more refreshing.

Her hair was somewhat curly. After Loren's trimming, strands of curly hair framed her cheeks. The remaining hair was also tied by Loren into twin tails. This curly twin-tail style showcased Lilith's cuteness to the fullest.

Loren didn't deliberately cut the hair at the back of Lilith's head short; it almost reached her ankles. After seeing the scene in the mirror, Lilith's eyes lit up.

However, Loren noticed she didn't seem to be looking at herself, but rather at his reflection in the mirror.