"Alright, let's go inside."
Not wanting to dwell on the topic, Lin changed the subject:
"Since you're a guest at my home, allow me to treat you to a lavish dinner tonight."
"You can have a taste of my cooking."
"Hm? What's wrong?"
As he spoke, Lin suddenly noticed something unusual about Akashiya Moka.
She was staring at him intently, her gaze burning with an intensity that made it seem like she wanted to devour him whole.
He was very familiar with that look.
It was the same way Akashiya Moka looked when she wanted to drink his blood before.
Could it be that she wanted to drink his blood again now?
"Ah..."
Called out by Lin, Akashiya Moka snapped back to her senses.
Her eyes flickered, and a blush crept onto her pretty face.
She gave a slightly embarrassed smile and said to Lin, "Sorry, I just zoned out for a moment."
She had already realized what happened.
Just now, she had felt an instinctive desire to drink Lin's blood again.
Fortunately, it was still within a controllable range, so she managed to suppress the primal urge.
"Is that so..."
Hearing this, Lin looked at her, smiled, and said again:
"Alright, let's not just stand at the door. Come on in."
"Then, excuse me for intruding."
Akashiya Moka smiled and nodded.
Lin took out an unused pair of indoor slippers from the shoe cabinet.
The two changed into slippers in the entryway and, one after the other, walked into the spacious and bright first-floor living room.
One side of the living room was a massive floor-to-ceiling window, offering an unobstructed view of the beautiful garden outside.
The garden alone was worth many millions.
Lin opened the glass door and turned to Akashiya Moka:
"Moka, what would you like to drink?"
"Um... plain water is fine."
Akashiya Moka blinked, thought for a moment, and gave her answer.
"Alright, one moment."
Lin raised an eyebrow slightly at her response and turned towards the kitchen.
If he remembered correctly, Akashiya Moka was fond of tomato juice because its color resembled blood.
But he didn't have any here.
That was probably why Akashiya Moka had asked for a glass of plain water.
The setting sun gradually disappeared over the distant western horizon.
Nightfall descended quietly.
The brilliant Milky Way sprinkled enchanting starlight across the canvas of the night sky.
With Akashiya Moka's help, Lin finished preparing dinner.
She had insisted on helping, and seeing her determination, Lin had no choice but to agree.
On the first floor, by the dining table.
Lin brought the last dish to the table, sat down opposite Akashiya Moka, and said with a smile:
"Alright, let's eat."
"Time to eat! x2."
Lin and she picked up their chopsticks, put their hands together, and said it in unison.
Then, they began to enjoy the meal they had cooked together.
The tomato sauce tofu had a crispy exterior and a tender interior; its sweet and sour taste, layered with savory flavors, was incredibly appetizing.
Shrimp tempura and vegetable tempura—both light and crispy, with similar textures yet distinct flavors of their own.
Steamed pork ribs with garlic, rich with aromatic garlic, were tender and juicy. The meat fell off the bone with a single bite, practically melting in the mouth.
There was also braised chicken with potatoes, crispy potato rings, jade and white cabbage rolls, broccoli with garlic, and a cold cucumber salad...
The table was filled with home-cooked dishes, a balanced mix of meat and vegetables with a rich variety of flavors.
She picked up a piece of the tomato sauce tofu with her chopsticks and took a small bite.
Chewing gently, Akashiya Moka's heart filled with happiness and contentment.
The expression on her face revealed her inner feelings.
Her slender eyebrows curved like a crescent moon, and the corners of her lips were gently upturned in a smile.
To her, the meal before them was exceptionally delicious, seemingly surpassing every other dish she had ever eaten.
As for the reason...
Akashiya Moka's eyes shifted, landing on Lin across the table.
The reason was right in front of her.
As the dishes on the table slowly disappeared, the time crept past seven in the evening.
Darkness pervaded the world outside the window.
Inside, the lighting was soft.
After soaking the dishes in water, Lin and Akashiya Moka sat down on the sofa, admiring the garden outside the window.
Neither of them said anything.
They simply enjoyed the quiet atmosphere that followed a satisfying meal.
After a few minutes, something occurred to Lin, and he turned to Akashiya Moka beside him:
"Moka, have you ever seen an evil spirit?"
"Evil spirits? No, I haven't."
Akashiya Moka paused for a moment, then gently shook her head.
"You haven't?!"
Lin was a bit surprised.
Although the evil spirits in this world didn't seem as numerous as in the world of Mieruko-chan...
...based on his experiences over the past couple of days, there weren't exactly few of them.
Since Akashiya Moka had been in the Human Realm for three years, it stood to reason that she should have encountered evil spirits.
However, since Akashiya Moka said she hadn't, Lin wouldn't doubt her.
So why hadn't she encountered any evil spirits?
There was clearly a reason.
Thinking of this, Lin pondered for a moment before asking:
"Moka, would you mind if I examined your body?"
"Okay."
Akashiya Moka agreed with a smile, without the slightest hesitation.
But one thought after another popped into her mind.
Examine my body, how?
Does he mean... with his hands?
The thought of a certain method made her cheeks flush slightly.
By agreeing so readily, would he think less of her?
"Here I come, then."
Closing his eyes lightly, Lin released his spiritual power to envelop her body.
The Colorless Kingship had given him immense mental power.
After the Seven Kingships fused into the Supreme Kingship, the powers of his original seven authorities had undergone a metamorphosis.
Combined with the soul materialization from the Third Magic, his spiritual power was now completely comparable to that of a god.
The kind of god that was truly powerful.
Not just some divine lifeform with feeble divine power.
The moment the formless spiritual power enveloped her, Akashiya Moka couldn't help but freeze for a second.
A hint of crimson flickered deep within her pupils.
And in the instant his spiritual power made contact with Akashiya Moka, Lin also 'saw' another version of her.
She was in a blood-red world.
The full moon in the sky was as crimson as blood, casting an eerie red starlight.
The ground was dotted with crooked crucifix-shaped tombstones and twisted, withered trees.
There were no leaves on the trees, only dense clusters of bats hanging upside down from the branches, taking their place.
A silver-haired, red-eyed Akashiya Moka sat on a throne that seemed woven from vines, her right hand gently cupping her chin.
Her right leg was crossed over her left.
Her chin was slightly raised, her expression impassive.
She exuded a certain languor, like a queen reigning from on high.
When Lin saw her, she seemed to see him too. Her eyes narrowed, her gaze profound and slightly cold.
Suddenly, the corners of her lips curved into a barely perceptible arc.
Then, she transmitted a formless piece of information to Lin.
Meanwhile, in the living room.
Lin withdrew his spiritual power, having understood the reason.
Although Akashiya Moka's true powers were sealed, she was, after all, a vampire possessing the power of a True Ancestor.
Under the control of Inner Moka...
...whenever an evil spirit came within fifty meters, she would release a special, formless aura of intimidation.
This caused the evil spirits to fear her and stay away.
That was why the outer Moka had never encountered an evil spirit in her three years in the Human Realm.
"Is it over?"
Akashiya Moka blinked, coming back to her senses. She looked at Lin uncertainly, not having felt anything.
"It's over."
Lin smiled and nodded.
Her bright, wide eyes looked at Lin as she asked with a curious expression, "Did you find anything?"
"Yes, it's like this..."
Lin pondered, rephrasing his explanation.
"It seems the power of the True Ancestor within your body releases a special aura when evil spirits get close, making them keep their distance."
"That's why you never encounter them."
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