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2.1% Eve's Gambit / Chapter 8: Older Woman With Evil Intentions

章節 8: Older Woman With Evil Intentions

Rule 5

Participants are enticed to use any and all means at their disposal to sabotage their contenders secretly, but those who are caught would face severe punishment, including death.

They are encouraged to cheat and even sabotage their opponents but they cannot be caught. Once caught, they could be punished with death.

Eve stared at Trinity without saying a word. She had met these kinds of people in the past. They would try to antagonize you hoping to get a reaction from you then they would immediately act like you did something terrible to them.

They would act like the victim and would make you question what you did to them.

The tactic might work for some other women, but not Eve.

So, instead of starting to say a word. She just stared at Trinity.

She could do this all day.

"Freak," Trinity broke off the stare and focused on her tea. For a few seconds, none of the women spoke.

"I do not know about the others, but I heard there were only a few noble women who joined the courtship this time,"

"Wouldn't it be because noblewomen were singled out and would eventually perish?" Someone answered. Clearly, they wanted her to hear it. Now that Eve thought about it, noblewomen have a clear edge because they were trained since they were younger.

This meant that this was going to become more complicated than what she originally thought.

Still, Eve was determined to use the opportunity that was given to her. She had a new face and she could easily use this to her advantage.

First, she needed to win this game.

And she would do anything to win.

After a few minutes, the maids came back to start teaching them. Then it was time for them to prepare dinner.

Apparently, for the next 98 days, this would be their life.

First, they would wake up and fix themselves up. They would not be having breakfast as this was a part of the vampire's customs. Humans needed to fast for a few hours to maintain their bodies.

Of course, Eve knew this was all nonsense. This was just the vampire's way of telling them to always maintain their bodies so they would be tasty for their dinner.

They need to be ready by nine in the morning. Their faces should be clean, their hair brushed, the bed arranged. At nine, the Mistress will arrive and they will start their morning lessons about this new life. The customs and history of the vampires were a part of the lesson.

Lunch started at 12, high noon.

They would dine in a closed place, only illuminated by candles. Some high-ranking vampires would suddenly show up to ask them questions and they should have the answers to their questions or they could… just die.

Then, they have another four-hour lesson before they start to prepare for dinner which would start at seven in the evening.

Dinner would be one hour.

Then they would be given another hour of rest.

At nine in the evening, some events would begin.

Vampires always found the sun uncomfortable, so their life usually started at nine in the evening and ended when the sun made its presence known in the morning.

Banquets and parties would be held at midnight, but the women were required to sleep by two in the morning, giving them time to sleep for at least six hours before waking up for their routine.

Every week, one or two women would leave, depending on their performance. A vampire knowledge assessment will be administered every ten days. The person who received the lowest score would be eliminated.

Eve was startled out of her thoughts when a group of maids arrived to help them prepare for tonight's banquet.

Since the Prince would be there, the banquet would start at nine, but since they would not serve any human food, every human who would join it needed to eat earlier than that.

Considering that vampires were in attendance, the only thing on the menu would be blood.

Eve did not have to ask what kind of blood would be served.

Vampires could drink any blood, be it human or animal or the ones made by sorcerers, just like the ones that Lucius loved to drink.

By six in the evening, the Mistress came back to check their clothes.

"Tighter," Ophelia told the maid as she pointed to the waist of one woman. "We need it smaller." They were all wearing extravagant dresses with corsets that emphasized their hips.

While each dress was unique, featuring intricate embroidery, beading, and lace, all of them were wearing corsets that created a striking hourglass shape.

"Her makeup is too thick," Ophelia pointed at Eve. "Make it less. She is a natural beauty. There is no need to wear too much makeup."

The maid complied.

Eve's ball gown was a breathtaking creation made of shimmering black satin. The bodice was form-fitting and had a sweetheart neckline, which emphasized her delicate collarbones and slender neck- something that many vampires would find very alluring.

In fact, each one of the dresses tonight were showing their delicate neck as if it was one of their best features.

The skirt of her dress was voluminous and billowy.

In an attempt to complement her dress, Eve was given a heavy makeup application, complete with dark red lipstick, smokey eyeshadow, and a flawless updo.

This was something that Eve liked. Her current look reminded her too much of how Evelynn did her makeup. So, when she saw her reflection, she did not say anything to the maid.

For some reason, it appeared that the Mistress had a specific vision for Eve's appearance— Less makeup in order to achieve a more innocent-looking face.

Yes, a lesser, more natural-looking makeup could easily emphasize her innocent-looking face— an exact opposite of what she was really on the inside.

Still, Eve could not blame the Mistress for doing this.

After all, an innocent-looking face would easily attract the attention of a hungry prince.

Eve smiled inwardly. She was planning to use that to her advantage.

"Better," the Mistress said. "That face suits you better. The previous one seemed too evil, too scheming. It would only suit an older woman with evil intentions." Mistress Ophelia nodded in appreciation as she stared at Eve's face.

Unbeknownst to her, the words that she just spoke of were true.

The one inside Eve was indeed an older woman with evil intentions.


章節 9: Prince Maximilian Knight

The hall was opulent and grand, with towering ceilings adorned with intricate golden designs.

Eve always knew that the Vampire Kingdom Imperion could be considered wealthy because of their history, but she did not think that they would use real gold in their lavish tapestries.

The walls were in the color of deep red, resembling the hue of fresh blood. The floors were made of polished black marble. It perfectly reflected the flickering light of the countless candles that were used on the grand chandeliers that hung on the ceiling. The candles illuminated the hall, giving a strange, yellowish hue to the surrounding.

At the far end of the hall, a long banquet table stretched out. Made of an ornate dark wood, the table was surrounded with chairs that were elaborately decorated, each one made of black velvet with the same gold accents.

Contrary to a normal banquet, there was no lavish food or anything on the table aside from the cups filled with red liquid. Eve could only assume that it was blood.

The sweet, melodious sound of a violin being played by a skilled musician filled the hall, its notes dancing through the air, weaving their way around the room.

Silently, the candidates lined up in front of the long table. Excitement and terror mingled on their faces.

The absence of any additional seating left Eve to ponder whether the guests were expected to take a seat at the long banquet table or stand during the meal.

Then the music stopped.

As the notes of the music faded away, a tense anticipation filled the room. It was heightened by the sound of the door opening with a deep, ominous creak.

As the women turned towards the door, they were met with the sight of elegantly dressed men and women entering the hall, their ball gowns and suits a feast for the eyes.

The group of vampires who walked in did not hide the anticipation in their eyes as they glanced at the candidates. Whispers and giggles followed.

Seeing this, Eve lowered her gaze.

They were here to see the Prince. She already expected the other vampires, but to just stand here being laughed at was making her blood boil.

The vampires had been preying on humans, using them as a source of sustenance and entertainment. For years, Evelynn Rosetta did everything she could to punish them.

But it was all for naught.

With Evelynn Rosetta gone, the vampires had returned to their usual ways.

Eve gritted her teeth.

This was all Ronaldo's fault.

As emperor, how could he let this happen?

Once again, the music started and for a few minutes, Eve could only hear the vampire's chatter as they enjoyed both the music and the liquid in their cups. They laughed and joked and some of them even approached the women, assessing them with the same detached curiosity as one might observe a collection of insects or a herd of cattle that they were going to slaughter very soon.

"I heard that the old man got in trouble with the Prince," one of the women who were standing next to the candidates spoke. "Was it because of a candidate?"

"I am curious." The man who answered looked at the candidates without hiding the curiosity in his gaze. "The fact that the Prince made a sudden decision to have a Night Courtship was definitely enough to make everyone ask questions."

"What of the Duke?" the woman asked.

"He agreed to send the women to the Prince as… gifts. He just lost his wife, I believe this is his way of mourning for her."

"Poor Erlinda," the woman said. "The humans were ruthless when they ended her life. I cannot imagine the grief that the Duke felt when he heard the news."

"Let us stop talking about depressing things like this." Again, the man stared at the women. "Which one do you think is best suited for the Prince?"

Eve continued listening to the conversation. Just as the vampires were curious about them, she too was curious about the Prince.

She knew about the existence of a King in Imperion but she had never heard of a Vampire Prince in the past. She knew that the Duke was akin to the King's General. They are strong but not as strong as the King himself.

What about the Prince?

Is he stronger than the two Dukes of Imperion?

Is he the King's son?

No. Vampires could not conceive. Then perhaps someone that the King had adopted?

Still, she could not remember Lucius talking about this man. Lucius was a Duke, so he should know a lot of things about Imperion. He knew too many things about the King of Imperion himself but he never mentioned anything about the existence of a Prince.

Then just who is this Prince Maximilian Knight?

Despite all her assumptions, she was hoping that the Prince was actually stronger than Dukes. Using him against the Vampires would be very beneficial that way.

First, she needed to win this stupid game.

Again, the music stopped.

The vampires who were chattering turned silent as they stood up and lowered their heads.

This was a greeting to someone stronger than them.

A heavy, oppressive silence descended on the hall.

The door swung open and a pair of footsteps reverberated through the stillness.

The sound of the footsteps accompanied the heavy silence.

A jolt of adrenaline rushed through her as she felt her heart skip a beat.

She was finally going to see the Prince of Imperion.

"Behold the Prince of Imperion. His Highness, Prince Maximilian Knight."

"Greetings to the honored one," the vampires said in chorus.

Slowly, Eve lifted her gaze, fixing her eyes on the man who had just arrived. Deep brown hair that almost looked like it was red and blue piercing eyes. She fearlessly stared at the man's familiar countenance.

Then her heart leapt into her throat.


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