Bab 241: Dancing with Devils Under the Pale Moonlight, Part 2

The lawful good side of me cringed at the thought of teaming up with a legitimate villain. However, I was a practical kid, and a self-styled strategist like me would never say no to a team-up that evened the odds against an enemy I couldn't beat solo despite all the prep work I'd done.

So, yeah, I took Carmina's hand, and 'She Who Devours the Moon' lifted me back to my feet with a warm toothy smile that didn't exactly put me at ease. 

"Kill him, then split the treasure fifty-fifty?" I suggested. 

"I do not need the gold. My wealth is already immeasurable," Carmina stated in a matter-of-fact tone. "I want but one thing from Vlad's treasure horde."

"Which is?" I prompted. 

"A vial of the vampire lord's blood," Liara answered for Carmina. 

The she-elf appeared at my side and wrapped her arms around my neck, giving me the kind of hug that sent warmth streaking into my tired bones.