Rebirth: Childhood friend of the heroine

[That's the new life I have chosen for myself...until I don't find him.]

*Tap*

Alex closed the diary since he had reached the end of it.

For the most part, it showed how the person gained freedom and became a new person who could live independently without the existence to which it was once attached.

The person accepting their new life yet not being able to move on from how they used to live before was quite endearing and annoying at the same time

The one whom the writer once detested for caging them, after gaining freedom, the writer was regretting being detached from their father, or whatever they considered that thing.

And for the last few pages, it was all about how much the writer was missing that entity, and how far they could go to meet them even once more.

The desperation was borderline obsession with a tinge of madness, which kept Alex reading further and further until he reached the end.

'How they would react upon reunion ....' He wondered, but since he had no name of the author of this strange diary, he couldn't go and check on them.

All he could do now was to put the diary back where it belonged. The story of the strange writer and their strange obsession ends here.

*Knock*

"Are you ready?"

Hearing Jullie's voice, Alex went to open the door...and was surprised to see the lady

"That's one eye-catching dress you are wearing," Alex spoke as he saw the woman wearing a red one-piece that reached her ankles, with a slit down her left thigh. She has braided her hair in a bun and has put on very light makeup to enhance her beauty. Coupled with that red glaring lipstick, she looked nothing short of a smoking beauty.

"Is it too provocative?" Jullie was unsure, clearly, as she asked while looking down at herself.

Alex shook his head, "It suits you. Now, shall we go?" The younger one offered his hand to the lady.

Jullie raised her brows, "You would escort me now? That's surprising." Although Alex looked quite mature for his age, especially in that three-piece suit, it was still a bit embarrassing to enter the celebration with her student.

Regardless, she didn't hesitate to hook her arm with his before she heard him saying, "You were eager to come here with me, so I thought you might be looking forward to this."

Jullie chuckled, "Teasing your teacher would grant you nothing."

Alex grinned, "Worth a try." Before he began walking with the lady by his side.

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The celebration was taking place in the castle.

Just yesterday, the place seemed nothing but gloomy with empty halls, and bare minimum decoration for a residence where the Monarch resides.

However, today, the castle seems to be bustling with festivities.

Red banners hung from the walls, and candles lit every corner, casting a warm glow. Laughter and music filled the halls, where nobles and servants moved about, dressed in fine clothes. Tables were lined with rich food and drink, their sweet and savory scents mixing in the air.

Just yesterday, the halls had been empty and dull, with barely any decorations. But now, the castle is brimmed with life, joy echoing through every corridor.

Alex and Jullie entered the hall where the others were present, and instantly, they began gathering attention.

"Feels like we are royal or something...but in fact, we are just walking food for them," Alex muttered something bizarre, but it was the truth.

Only the noble-ranking vampires and a few close people to the Vampire Lord were present here. But there was not a single human in the whole place, which explains why Alex and Jullie were getting so much attention.

"Mister Alex," suddenly, a tall wolf appeared before him. More like, a wolf-man in formal clothes.

Alex was completely hidden before his frame, and the power extruding from the person made him momentarily flinch.

"I am Barka, the tribal chief of Greyhound." He introduced himself while offering his hand.

Since Alex couldn't sense any animosity from the man, he accepted the handshake, "Nice to meet you."

"I heard my clan members have troubled you recently." He began, right to the point.

Alex didn't have to think deeply about it to realize what he was talking about. That night, in the Chainedvale, when the group of hounds came to take revenge on him for killing their brethren.

"It was...chaotic, yes. However, the situation was dealt with, somehow." Well, Alex lost a part of him that day and traumatized a friend. Other than that, Alex discovered a few important about himself things that day.

Barka's golden eyes held an unidentifiable glimmer as he said, "Although I am quite apologetic for what you had to go through, I am more interested in knowing how you dispatched more than a dozen of my tribe members."

Alex's lips thinned in a smile as he said, "I am hoping that you don't possess the same emotion as your dead comrades."

Jullie held her breath, as she glanced at Alex with her eyes slightly widened.

Directly asking the tribal chief if he also wanted to take revenge on him was so courageous, that it sounded foolish.

A moment of silence passed before Barka laughed. The sound of his laughter echoed in the hall and many guests started glancing in their direction.

"You....you are a funny one, human. To think you would ask that right on my face...I like that attitude." He patted Alex on his shoulder, with a smile never leaving his broad face.

Just by slight patting and those numerous scars across his hand and face, Alex could tell that this man was a veteran warrior who had faced some terrible battles.

"If you get the opportunity, visit our tribe once. There is someone who wishes to meet you dearly." Barka spoke before he walked away.

Alex wondered who could it be who wanted to meet him even though Alex had never been to the Fangs Domain before.

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"How can you remain unfazed in his presence?" Once they walked a little further away, Jullie picked a glass of wine to cool down her head, before she asked him.

Alex hummed, "Well, I am sensitive to blood lust. If he had shown even the slightest unfriendliness, I would have immediately backed off."@@novelbin@@

Jullie heaved a sigh, "But still...it's impressive how many people here know you. And even if they don't, your action toward the two races has granted you popularity."

Alex shrugged, "Well, I know I am a charming man."

Jullie rolled her eyes when suddenly, they heard someone clinking their glass and gathering everyone's attention.

"May I have a minute please?" It was the Vampire Supreme and the oldest being in the room, who called out.

Alex and Jullie also turned toward the man, who had a smile on his face.

Raising a glass of dark wine, he spoke, his deep voice echoing through the candlelit hall.

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"Tonight, we celebrate not just a birth, but an ascension. My daughter, my greatest pride, has reached her third evolution, a milestone that few in our lineage attain. She has proven her strength, her will, and her right to stand among the true lords of the night."

"To those who have come to share in this moment, I offer my deepest gratitude. You honor our bloodline with your presence. Let us drink—to power, to eternity, and to my daughter's future!"

He raised his goblet higher, and the hall erupted in a chorus of toasts, the clinking of glasses ringing like a promise in the air.

Alex glanced behind the Vampire Lord and found the lady staring back at him.

'She got one hell of a glare...' Alex shook his head in exhaustion. He really didn't know what her problem was but Natasha seemed quite wary of him.

Everyone returned to their conversation talking about their region and recent conflicts. Some were catching up and some were making new friends.

The choir was playing soothing music and many people had joined the dance floor with their partners.

All of a sudden, someone approached the duo, "Excuse me," It was a Vampire noble with long platinum hair and violet eyes, who extended his hand toward Jullie and asked, "A song this lovely deserves a dance, and I cannot find a partner prettier than you."

Jullie was taken aback by the sudden proposal, and looking at her expression, it was evident that she wasn't comfortable dancing with a strange man. However, rejecting him also sounded quite rude.

"Excuse me, gentleman, but she already has a partner." Alex spoke and without asking for her permission he held her hand and pulled her towards the dance floor.

"What are you..." Jullie was taken aback, as she found his hand resting on her waist and her hand found its way to his shoulder.

Alex grinned at the lady, before uttering, "Tonight, I am your escort, so just enjoy the company, Jullie~"

"...!!"

Jullie surely was not prepared for this.

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A/N:- Thanks for reading.