Immortals

Elena immediately withdrew her detection ability when Alucard was already in the living room. Even Ryo got goosebumps and his spine felt cold.

"Who is Katya's real guest?" Ryo asked.

Unfortunately, Elena didn't answer and finished her meal. She thought for a moment and saw Ryo's expression begin to get nervous as his fingers started to tremble from the terrifying energy pressure alone.

That was how much effect Alucard's mere presence brought someone. Elena immediately got up from her chair and pulled Ryo's hand to leave the dining table.

"Come with me," she said as she grabbed Ryo's hand.

Ryo was confused as he stood up. "Where? What's really going on?"

"Come on," she insisted.

The two of them walked swiftly through the maze-like corridors of the room. Several maids who passed by them immediately lowered their heads and gave way.

Soon they arrived at the room at the very end of the corridor on the third floor. Elena opened the door and the room light turned on automatically. Ryo was immediately amazed when he saw the spacious room. The brilliant white color dominated the entire room with all the furniture neatly arranged.

However it was clear that this room was preoccupied. Ryo's eyes widened momentarily as he turned to Elena. "Eh wait, don't tell me this is your room!?" Ryo was now a little hesitant to enter.

"Yes, why? You've never been in the girls' room?"

"Actually… Yes." Ryo said with an awkward smile.

"A True Virgin" sneered Elena. "Just go inside, I'm sure your body won't be able to withstand the energy pressure from the two of them if they meet," said Elena as she pushed Ryo into the room.

Ryo very awkwardly sat on a long sofa which faced against the window. He took in the scenery with a smile until Ryo heard the rustling sound of clothes being removed. What the heck?! He glanced back slightly and caught a glimpse of the beautiful curves of Elena who was changing clothes.

"I'll gouge out your eyes if you dare to look back!" said Elena curtly.

Ryo was tempted to ask why she had to change when a boy was in her room. However, he decided not to. It was going to be a headache to argue with her.

As Ryo kept to himself, Elena casually took off her suit, opened the wardrobe and put on a white shimmery and translucent nightgown.

To be honest, Elena's behavior made Ryo really awkward and he cast his gaze to the window.

"Want something to drink?" said Elena after she finished changing.

She took out a clear Vodka bottle from her bedroom refrigerator, two small glasses and set them on the table in front of the sofa.

"I'm already half drunk, I'm afraid I can't take anymore." Ryo refused with a gentle tone.

"Weak…" said Elena as she poured the drink into a glass and sat down next to Ryo.

Elena was so free beside Ryo even though she was only wearing a thin dress and it made Ryo's face red. Ryo shifted slightly and cleared his throat to break up the awkward situation.

"Well, by the way, you're going to answer my questions, right?" Ryo said as he looked into Elena's eyes. If he concentrated on her eyes, he could stop his eyes from wandering elsewhere.

Elena only slightly glanced at him and said, "Sure. Go ahead."

"Who is Katya's real guest? I feel a very terrible presence even here."

Elena poured some vodka into a glass. Before she answered Ryo and drank it's contents in one gulp.

"At least you know about the Underlords, right?" Elena said after she exhaled and felt the burning sensation on her throat subside.

Ryo nodded. "Uh-huh? I know there are ten of them. Although their identity is completely classified to civilians, but I do know they exist."

"Well… he is the Nosferatu Alucard, a maniac you won't mess with. Even London can't content their hunger for war and obliterated on Tenth Crusade, a few years after The Calamity,"

"That's so crazy!" Ryo gasped. He couldn't even imagine what a horrific situation it would be if they were being serious.

"Lucky you, Alucard is just paying a visit tonight, so you are safe in here and don't need to worry,"

"Thanks… I guess?"

Elena chuckled as she shook her head. "It's a host duty to protect a weak guest like you, though."

"Tsk! Well anyway, about my dad, you seem to know a lot about him, right?"

While the two of them watched the night sky from the window, Elena took a deep breath and sat down with one leg crossed.

She replayed the past in memory as she stared at the crystal glass in her slender fingers. For some reason Ryo seemed to feel sadness from Elena's eyes who actually started to tear up. It was a strange thing

"Ryuji disappeared, right after you turned ten when he went to another dimension. If you want to ask about his life, I only know that the old man has been alive even before the White Raven was founded."

"Another dimension? Is Ryuji even a human?" Ryo asked with a surprised face.

"He's human for sure, but he's special, he mastered ancient martial arts. The strongest human I have ever met."

Ryo's gaze went blank as he tried to remember Ryuji's face. He only remembered a few fragments of memories from his childhood.

"I seem to understand a little, does it mean that he has become immortal?"

"Maybe," continued Elena, pouring her second glass.

"Have you mastered the same martial art too? You are very strong when you fight." Ryo asked. It would make sense as to why she teared up when it came to his father.

"Yes, more or less, just before this cursed universe decided to let me become a Rifter," replied Elena.

"No wonder you're so strong," said Ryo. He stole glances at Elena's face. She seemed a bit resentful and yet proud that she was a Rifter based on how she acted since they first met.

Elena sighed. "It takes hard work and practice beyond human reason. I'm sure you must know that."

Ryo nodded and held his chin with one hand, everything that happened to him seemed to have started from Ryuji. He also wondered about Katyushka's family tree who seemed to be closely related to Ryuji.

"Yeah I know that not all martial arts practitioners will be as talented if they don't work as hard… actually, there's one more question I have, but I hope you will not be offended," Ryo asked carefully.

"Just ask, I don't mind," replied Elena. She glanced at him idly and wondered what he was worried about. He didn't seem all that uneasy earlier and even back then.

"Tell me... what are you and your mother really are?"

Ryo asked this question as he found many things about the two of them who were just out of ordinary.

"Haha... Can't you guess already?" replied her with a chuckled

What happened next was quite surprising to Ryo as Elena face suddenly turn pale, there was a slight change in her face before she showed two of her particular teeth turn long into a fang

Seeing Ryo's sudden expression, Elena said "Do you get it now?"

Ryo understands now why she's so strong, the girl in front of him was actually a vampire.