The Little Witch’s Daily Struggle – Chapter 264

Chapter 264: Blood Ritual

Just as I was about to breathe a sigh of relief, thinking it was just about sucking blood, I suddenly realized that something was still not right!

“That’s right, sucking blood. You should have realized it a long time ago. I’m actually part of the Blood Race, and I need to feed on blood as food,” Veia said.

Well, I did see a little of that, or rather, I had my suspicions. After all, she only went out late and came back early every day, never exposing herself to the sun. Moreover, the fight at the clinic that day had already revealed some aspects of her identity.

“So, you go out every night just to find blood to eat?” I asked.

“Yes,” Veia nodded.

“But if that’s the case, why do you need to suck Jayad’s blood? You won’t suck him to death, will you?” I asked, very worried.

“Of course not. If I suck him to death, I won’t have anyone to suck from anymore. Big Brother Jayad has a very fragrant and pure scent. I want to savor it slowly later,” Veia said, making Jayad’s skin crawl.

“You want a long-term meal ticket?!” I couldn’t help but exclaim. At the same time, I understood why Veia had approached Jayad so proactively. So, she was after his body.

Veia was taken aback by my question. She thought about what a “long-term meal ticket” meant and immediately found it very fitting. “Ah, yes, exactly. I want a long-term meal ticket so I don’t have to go out all day looking for vagrants and drinking their smelly blood, which is tiring and not good to drink.”

“Then why don’t you find someone else? There are many people with better blood quality than Older Brother Jayad, right? Like some noble young master, wouldn’t that be better?” I asked. Jayad was from the slums, so why was his blood quality so good?

“You don’t know. It’s a feeling. Big Brother Jayad’s soul is much purer than that of ordinary people. Besides, it’s hard to approach nobles. We of the Blood Race cannot enter someone’s house without an invitation from the master. And nobles and the wealthy usually have servants opening the doors for them.”

Veia’s explanation made me suddenly remember how she had stopped at the doorway earlier and asked Jayad to permit her entry. At the time, I thought she was just being polite.

I had also heard legends about vampires needing an invitation to enter someone’s house, but this raised another question: what if a servant opened the door? Would the servant’s invitation count as the homeowner’s?

From Veia’s statement, it seemed not. So, there was a way to avoid vampire night attacks. I hadn’t expected that.

Veia continued, “Moreover, do you think noble blood tastes good? Most of them are decadent and rotten. Only someone strong and healthy like Big Brother Jayad, full of vital energy and noble character, is suitable to be my Blood Servant.”

Older Brother Jayad, noble character? I couldn’t see any noble character in a thief from the slums who was also prone to fighting. Perhaps vampires and our standards are just different?

“Wait, stop right there. This is getting out of hand. You want Older Brother Jayad to provide you with blood long-term, and you even want him as a slave?!” I could absolutely not tolerate this.

“It’s not slavery, of course. Although a Blood Servant is a servant, they are also part of the family. Besides, I’m not just taking. A Blood Servant is a fair transaction. You provide me with blood, and I will share my strength with you,” Veia said.

“You mean, if I provide you with blood, you can give me strength?” Jayad’s drowsiness vanished at the mention of strength. He had been silent earlier because he was confused about the situation, especially since he didn’t understand what a vampire was.

“It’s not about providing blood, it’s about becoming my Blood Servant. It’s a contractual relationship. I will impart some of my abilities to you, and you know how powerful my abilities are, right?” Veia stated.

Jayad certainly knew. He had witnessed Veia’s Combat Power firsthand at Amelia’s Clinic. Although he didn’t fully understand it, he knew it was powerful. The moment he heard about the possibility of gaining strength, he was tempted.

I secretly pinched Jayad’s waist from behind. Because he had drunk the Strengthening Potion, I accidentally put a little too much force into it, making him wince. Yes, it was just accidental. It definitely wasn’t because I was unhappy that he was so easily swayed.

“Older Brother Jayad, strength doesn’t just fall from the sky. She’s just saying words. How do you know a Blood Servant won’t be controlled by her, and how much strength will she give you? All of this is still too suspicious,” I reminded him again.

“Big Brother Jayad, don’t forget you promised to repay the favor I did for you. I just want you to complete the ritual tonight. If you think our transaction is suitable afterward, we can continue. If not, we can stop here,” Veia said.

With Veia saying so, it was difficult for Jayad to refuse, especially since he had indeed promised Little Wei that he would do anything she asked. “May I have some time to think about it?”

“Of course,” Veia said, sitting down. Neither of us spoke, allowing Jayad to think. I leaned closer to Veia and asked, “Are you really just like this? Just blood, and no harm or subordinate relationship to Older Brother Jayad?”

Honestly, my earlier opposition was due to her unknown identity, which made her suspicious. But now that she had explained, and she just wanted a blood pack, I could accept it more readily.

Veia didn’t sense much hostility from me, and she had clearly stated that she needed a Blood Servant for blood, not for free. She would exchange it for what she called “strength.”

As for whether Jayad would be in mortal danger by donating blood, I wasn’t worried. Since I could concoct Life Elixirs, I could replenish any lost blood for him in minutes.

This matter had now become a straightforward transaction, and one that involved a favor. As long as the conditions were clear, reaching an agreement wasn’t impossible.

“Of course not. In fact, I need the ritual itself more than anything. Vampires need to complete a Blood Ritual on their own when they come of age. It’s about being able to get someone to willingly give me blood without controlling them, and there are requirements for the person. Big Brother Jayad is the most suitable person I could find,” Veia said to me sincerely.

As expected, she had a purpose from the beginning when she approached Jayad. It made sense that when Jayad sought her help, she had asked him to promise her something and then quickly agreed to help, all for today.

“Okay, I promise you,” Jayad said at that moment.

“Older Brother Jayad, are you sure?” I asked softly, even though I knew he wouldn’t easily go back on his word once he decided.

“Yes. It’s not about the transaction or strength. It’s just that I promised someone, and I can’t go back on my word. Besides, there might be times when I need Little Wei’s help in the future,” Jayad replied.

“Alright, Older Brother Jayad, please be careful.” Since he had made up his mind, there was nothing more I could do to change it.