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Dotruu Kingdom, Princess Taff's palace.
She stood by the window looking outside as small blood bats occasionally flew back, whispering in her ear.
"Strange, how has Blood Snake Princess vanished without a trace?"
Princess Taff's brow furrowed. The ritual to summon the Blood Mother still lacked the most crucial vessel.
According to the Blood Mother's guidance, Blood Snake Princess had something most suitable.
But before she could find a way to snag it from Blood Snake Princess, she discovered the woman was nowhere to be found.
"Did she sense danger and split early?"
Princess Taff considered this—it was very likely the reason.
"Pain in the ass. Need to find a new vessel."
Despite saying this, Princess Taff showed no sign of being bummed out. Her mouth twisted into a weird smile.
Suddenly with a tearing sound, one hand plunged directly into her own chest. Scalding blood slid down her snow-white skin, dripping to the floor.
