Chapter 28

Nisha Makinos quietly sneaked into Zhou Yi's villa, her innate dark vision allowing her to see clearly in the darkness. Due to the fear in her heart, Nisha chose to hide in the shadows, searching for her target while contemplating how to win him over.

Since their first unpleasant encounter, Nisha had found out Zhou Yi's true identity through her own means. Of course, this was thanks to the great journalists, who, when bored and lacking explosive news, never hesitated to add a few playboy scandals to boost sales. Unfortunately, Zhou Yi was one of the top five playboys in New York.

Not revealing Zhou Yi's existence did not mean she would not investigate his true identity. As a woman, Nisha was naturally adept at such tactics. However, she did not expect to face such a monster again so soon.

To a vampire, Zhou Yi's existence was a monster. Vampires fear silver weapons, crosses, and garlic, but what they fear most is sunlight. For vampires, who have forever forsaken light and their souls in exchange for immortality, the scorching sun is undoubtedly the greatest punishment from the gods. It is a pain like holy fire burning every inch of their soul, not only excruciating but also absolutely lethal.

Therefore, if she had a choice, Nisha would never choose to meet Zhou Yi again. It would be like a vampire suddenly deciding to enjoy a sunbath in Hawaii, a clear sign of living too long and wanting a grand death.

However, often, the development of events does not follow one's will. This time, the appearance of a mutant has escalated the situation. Although she did not know why, the Vampire Grand Duke still sent his daughter to convey his will. The reason, Nisha believed, was largely to express his dissatisfaction as a ruler, feeling deceived.

Under the cover of darkness, Nisha quietly searched the entire villa but, unfortunately, did not find her target in the resting areas. At this time, he might have gone out to attack some unfortunate base. Nisha thought to herself, sarcastically, that being targeted by a creature like a natural enemy was not a pleasant experience.

From the living room on the first floor to the bedrooms on the second floor, and then to the study and game room, Nisha searched every possible place where someone might be, but still did not find her target. She slowly made her way to the garage.

In the dimly lit corridor, only her vague silhouette could be seen. Her light body moved silently on the wooden floor, like a cat, a natural instinct that made her as silent as a shadow in the dark.

Humans could not see her, nor could they hear her. She could bring death in the darkness without being noticed. Vampires, after all, are creatures that feed on humans. However, this time, her natural abilities did not serve their purpose. As she pushed open the door, a sudden silver light appeared before her eyes.

The silver light was like a flash of lightning, leaving no time to react. Nisha's mind went blank, but the rigorous training of her pureblood vampire lineage saved her. The ingrained memory made her instinctively bend to avoid the attack. Her slender waist bent at a shocking angle, narrowly avoiding the fatal blow. Only then did she see the true form of the silver light—a sharp spearhead like a short sword. Avoiding the attack did not mean she was safe.

The attacker would not stop with just one strike. The spear, having missed, shook and whistled through the air, leaving a blurred trail as it struck down. The force was so heavy that it seemed to suck the air out. Nisha knew that if she were hit, even with a vampire's resilience, it would not be a pleasant experience.

In this situation, she did not care about maintaining her dignity as a woman. She used the rolling technique, a versatile move, to roll away several times, putting a safe distance between herself and the spear. The blurred spear shadow, having lost its target, did not hit the floor but lightly touched it, then was pulled back by the wielder, like a giant snake retracting.

At this moment, Zhou Yi, holding the long spear, stepped out from behind the door, his posture tall and imposing. He looked at the vampire beauty, dressed in black and crouching on the floor, and his furrowed brows relaxed. He asked uncertainly:

"I remember you, in a bar. You are a vampire?"

Nisha secretly breathed a sigh of relief. The attack had left her shaken, and now that there was a possibility of communication, it was the best outcome for her.

"Sir, we have met before, in an underground bar with you and your sister. There was some misunderstanding between us."

Nisha stood up, bowing slightly and placing a hand on her chest, performing an ancient gesture of respect. As a noble vampire, this was the greatest respect she could show.

The long spear in Zhou Yi's hand transformed into a short sword. Since the other party had shown such a low posture, especially since she was a beauty, he decided not to pursue the matter of her breaking into his home. Of course, part of the reason was that he did not want to fight in his own house and create a mess.

"I don't remember inviting you, Miss Vampire. Can you tell me why you are here?"

Nisha continued to maintain her respectful posture, speaking submissively.

"I apologize for disturbing you, Sir. I represent the Supreme Grand Duke of the Vampire Party, inviting you to sign a ceasefire agreement. We also invite you to meet the Supreme Grand Duke to discuss the details."

Zhou Yi thought for a moment, then asked curiously, "If I remember correctly, you are Miss Nisha, right?"

"Yes, Mr. Zhou!" Nisha did not know what Zhou Yi was asking, but she responded as respectfully as possible, not wanting to risk her life.

"I want to know why your so-called Grand Duke would seek me out. From what I can see, we are not exactly friendly. Even if we were to sign an agreement, it would be a war agreement, not a ceasefire. What do you want?"

His eyes became sharp and aggressive, ready to attack if he received an unsatisfactory answer.

"Sir, a significant change has occurred in our world. A monster that threatens the foundations of both vampires and humans has appeared. We hope you will join us in a truce and fight together."

Nisha spoke calmly, but a closer look revealed her resistance. She did not like Zhou Yi's attitude, which was more suited to a predator than an equal.

Zhou Yi, skilled in charming women, could sense the vampire beauty's mindset. He was surprised and found it somewhat amusing. From certain aspects, except for her peculiar dietary habits, the beauty before him was not much different from ordinary women, with emotions and moods like a human, not just a bloodthirsty monster as he had always thought.

This perception was largely due to the incident involving his sister, Xiaris. Blaming the vampires for the danger his sister faced, he had developed an intense aversion to them, leading him to occasionally attack vampire bases for entertainment.

With a different mindset, he viewed the situation differently. Zhou Yi carefully examined the vampire beauty before him. From an aesthetic perspective, he had to admit that she was a rare beauty.

She was not the type of dazzling, blonde beauty, but her beauty was enough to catch the eye. Her extremely fair skin and black hair were pleasing to the eye, and her enchanting face was no less beautiful than those of the glamorous women who played vampires in films. The real vampire before him was stunning, especially with her ancient elegance and mysterious allure, which made her even more remarkable. Once he noticed the vampire's beauty, Zhou Yi's expression softened.

Women, especially beautiful women, always have an advantage in front of men who appreciate them.

"Sorry, Miss Nisha. I think my attitude might have been a bit off. If I offended you, please don't take it to heart."

"No need, Sir. If you don't mind, I think we should leave as soon as possible." Nisha maintained her low posture but kept a respectful distance, unsure of Zhou Yi's intentions.

"Of course, if you want to, we can leave now." Zhou Yi casually tucked the spearhead into a slot on his waist, ensuring it would not accidentally stab him, and replied cheerfully.

"Do you... need to change clothes?" Having investigated Zhou Yi's identity and seen the Dawn Knight's abilities in action, the vampire beauty knew the Dawn Knight's true identity. Her implication was that Zhou Yi should put on his armor.

"How about it, do the vampires not know my true identity?" Realizing Nisha's implication, Zhou Yi was somewhat surprised. He rarely saw women place such importance on their promises.

He had assumed that Nisha's visit meant his identity was exposed among the vampires. This was something he had anticipated, but he did not expect that Nisha had kept her promise. This improved his perception of her. Although he enjoyed teasing charming women and making them waver in their promises, he found her commitment refreshing.