Omniscient First-Person’s Viewpoint

This was insane.

How did things end up like this?

I had expected to be confined for a while, but a while in vampire terms meant years.

I needed a plan.

"Still, I can’t just sit around doing nothing."

["And what exactly do you intend to do?"]

The moment I suggested anything, her eyes sharpened.

Yeah, I couldn’t say I was planning to leave.

Instead, I simply moved closer and wrapped an arm lightly around her.

Her mood softened just a bit.

Not long ago, she would have snapped at me for daring to touch her so casually.@@novelbin@@

Tyr had changed a lot.

"There’s not much to do, so I guess I’ll just play with a doll. Luckily, I have the perfect one right here."

["It is yours. Treat it however you wish."]

"I tried treating it however I wanted, but it seems to have developed separation anxiety."

["That depends on the user. Every tool has a proper way to be used, does it not?"]

I pulled her onto my lap and ran my fingers through her hair.

Even vampires, after a fierce battle, ended up with tangled hair.

One by one, I worked through the knots, smoothing them out.

Then, I asked:

"Tyr."

["Speak."]

"You want me to change, don’t you?"

I had already changed her.

Even if it was something she had wished for, it had been me who made it happen.

And that had only been possible because I had lost my power and become ordinary.

Tyrkanzyaka turned slightly, gazing at me as she asked:

["And if I did? Would you change for me?"]

"I’m sorry."

The King of Beasts speaks for all beasts.

That’s not the perfect analogy, but in a way, I am a reflection of all their desires.

That’s why I must be strong.

Even if I lost my strength for reasons I don’t fully understand…

Tyr turned away again, her voice distant.

["There is nothing to apologize for. Just as you hold firm to your beliefs, so too shall I act according to mine."]

"I’m still sorry."

["I said there is no need."]