The First Vampire

Chapter 555: 553 Admonition (Part 1)_1
 

The next morning.

Colin got up and finished washing. He was ready to go to the restaurant for breakfast but just around the corner of the corridor, he saw a familiar silhouette standing on the balcony.

“Good morning, Your Highness the Queen.”

“Good morning, Count Angler.”

Queen Midela, dressed in a red court-style low-cut dress which accentuated her round shoulders and snowy cleavage. Her silky golden long hair was casually pulled back, and her fair and flawless skin stirred an irresistible urge to kiss.

Looking at this dignified and charming queen, Colin could not help but recall the scene when they had an intimate interaction in the Phoenix Palace.

At that time, in order to win over Colin, Queen Midela even used her body as bait. But Colin fell for her trick, thinking she was truly Vera’s biological mother. Therefore, under the constraint of his moral bottom line, he desperately refused her “kindness”.

That was what prevented their close contact from becoming negative distance contact.

But now, he knew that Queen Midela was not Vera’s biological mother…

A strange emotion grew inevitably in Colin’s heart like wild weeds in a field.

But Colin still forced his mind to focus, suppressing the ripples in his heart.

He knew that the glamorous queen standing before him was not a simple character. If it’s not necessary, Colin wanted to stay away from her.

So he slightly bowed his body, respectfully asking, “Have you had breakfast, Your Highness?”

Queen Midela nodded, saying, “I have already eaten.”

“I have not yet,” Colin said with a smile, “please excuse me. I will leave first.”

Queen Midela did not hold him back, saying softly, “Alright.”

Colin walked past the queen and soon arrived at the restaurant.

Only Marquis Garcia was there, who had just finished his breakfast, putting down the utensils and wiping his mouth with a napkin.

Colin came forward and greeted him.

Marquis Garcia stood up and said, “I have already notified to them, we will set out at nine o’clock.”

“Okay,” Colin nodded.

On their journey, the Northern Army did not stay in the towns along the way too much, advancing towards Dragon City at the fastest speed.

Because for the North Territory, time was also extremely important.

Neither Colin nor Marquis Garcia wanted to still be entangled with the Church when the Orc army reached Westland. In that case, even if Colin was reluctant, he would have to consider the problem of reconciling with the church.

After Marquis Garcia left, Colin quickly finished the food in front of him, then also walked out, preparing to go back and pack up.

But when he again passed the balcony in the corridor, he found that Queen Midela was still there.

Only this time, there was a beautiful long-tailed kite beside her.

Queen Midela’s jade-like delicate hand gently stroked the gorgeous feathers of the long-tailed kite, revealing two shallow dimples at the corners of her mouth.

The long-tailed kite seemed to enjoy the queen’s caress, standing on the balcony rail singing happily. The pleasing chirping sounded like the silent moonlight and the ding-dong spring water.

A person and a bird, together they formed a harmonious and beautiful picture.

Colin couldn’t help but take a few steps closer.

However, the long-tailed kite seemed to have been startled by Colin, suddenly flapped its wings, and flew off the balcony.

“You scared it!” Queen Midela turned her head, her beautiful eyes like autumn water glaring at Colin, said angrily.

Colin was a bit embarrassed, he could only touch the tip of his nose and say,

“I apologize, Your Highness, how about I catch it back for you?”

Queen Midela chuckled, shaking her head and said, “Bullying a long-tailed kite is not something a knight would do.”

Colin could only give up, was just about to excuse himself and leave, when he heard Queen Midela say again,

“Count Angler, you seem to be avoiding me.”

“How could that be?” Colin revealed a toothy smile, presenting a sincere appearance.

Queen Midela looked at Colin playfully and said, “You must have asked Garcia about the truth about Vera’s mother already, haven’t you?”

Colin touched his nose again, not knowing how to answer, he pretended not to hear the question.

Queen Midela did not feel awkward about her lie being exposed, she continued,

“You don’t have to pretend you’re innocent like you didn’t lie. I’ve sent someone to the North Territory to investigate the death of Charles. It seems different from what you previously said!”

“Ah? What did I say before?” Colin scratched his head and grinned, “Your Highness, it’s been a long time and I seem to have forgotten.”

Queen Midela gave him a charming roll of eyes, “Well, let the past be the past. Now you are the protector of the North Territory, and I am a poor woman who was disliked by her husband and ran back home. In this sense, I seem to be one of those who need to be protected by you.”

Colin would not be fooled by Queen Midela’s pitiful appearance, he would not believe a word of this woman said easily anyway.

“Protecting your safety is my honor!” Colin said with high morality. Then, he changed the subject and said, “But, the Northern Army will set out soon. I need to go back and pack up. Your Highness, please allow me to leave first.”

Queen Midela smiled faintly, “You don’t need to avoid me deliberately, because I will not accompany the army later.”

“Oh?” Colin looked slightly surprised, “Then, are you going to continue northward to return to Winterfell City?”

“Yes.”

Looking at Queen Midela’s perfect side face, Colin had a sudden feeling of reluctance to part, but more of doubt.

To him, this glamorous queen was a typical political creature, both intelligent and cunning. Plus she knew how and was willing to use her greatest advantage to achieve her goals.

How could such a power-hungry politician choose to stay away from the Empire’s political center at this time?

Didn’t she realize that the empire’s politics was going to undergo a major reshuffle?

Logically speaking, the appeal of Dragon City to the likes of Queen Midela at this time was as tempting as blood to a shark.

How could she resist?

Or was it that she really meant it when she said “I’m tired” at the tea party last night?

Or, did she have little confidence in the North Territory’s rebellion, thus choosing to distance herself from this dangerous whirlpool?

Seemingly aware of Colin’s confusion, Queen Midela gave a slight smile and said,

“Don’t overthink it. The reason why I am leaving is not only because of the current situation, but also due to my disappointment in Reinhardt…

Moreover, my disappointment in him has been accumulating for a long time. It wasn’t until this time when he lacked the courage and decisiveness to take action in the face of such an excellent opportunity that I finally made up my mind to leave.

Anyway, my staying in Phoenix Palace now cannot change the situation, and it might even make Reinhardt more paranoid.

Perhaps my departure might make him slightly clear-headed.

But, before we part, I want to remind you not to underestimate Gregory. He is not a simple character.”