Novel Lived
Chapter 1146 The Prince's Resolve
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Gustav found himself submerged in an endless sea of darkness.
The pointy stingers of the demon injected a deadly paralyzing venom, completely paralyzing every inch of his body.
His heart was barely able to remain pulsating, but very slowly.
He felt afraid of everything, and constantly asking where his mama and papa were…
Everything happened so fast, he simply couldn't make sense of everything.
A second ago he was enjoying a day with his family, watching amazing craftsmen create incredible items while eating all the snacks he wanted.
And the next time, he was grabbed by something, something horrible and monstrous, and dragged away against his will.
He could still remember the screams of Paladin David as he chased him, of his father and mother as they screamed, looking for him.
Yet the only thing that was greeting him now was a dreadful future, his life was in the hands of somebody else now.
"Mama… papa…"
A child, what else would one expect?
Children take years to grow up, to develop, to become adults.
They're defenseless and must be protected at all costs.
Yet when adults fail to protect them, a child can only hope to die quickly and painlessly.
Such is the truth of life…
As he fell into a deeper slumber while being engulfed by the coldness of darkness, the child saw small glimpses of memories.
Of his many memories with his papa and mama, and the many good times he spent with them.
His mind, perhaps as a way to trying to help him cope with his current situation, constantly kept showing him memories.
And a series of memories from his mother appeared, several dozens of them.
When his mother revealed him her true powers as a Vampire, her Blood Magic, Dark Magic, and Curse Magic.
"This is the secret of your mama that your dad and only a few others know," Camilla smiled, showing her son her sharp vampire teeth. Both were inside his room.
"S-So you're a vampire?!" Gustav was shocked. "T-That's so cool!"
"Hahah, I didn't expect that reaction, seeing how people in this Kingdom are quite afraid of non-humans…" sighed Camilla. "But yes, you are a vampire too, my son. Although you're also half human like your father, you possess my talents and abilities. Such as Blood Magic, Dark Magic, and Curse Magic. The system had also inherited several of my Skills to you when you were born."
"Woaah…" Gustav saw his mother use various spells, showcasing a brand-new world of possibilities for the boy. "I wanna learn too, to be strong and protect the family!"
"Fufu, very well, we'll begin with basic stuff for now, alright dear?" Camilla giggled, kissing his forehead. "First, let me introduce you to Blood Magic, the legacy of all Vampires! Here I got a few books about it, and grimoires as well."
His mother taught him about Blood Magic and various other magic types, although Gustav could not awake his powers yet, he was able to conjure tiny spells sometimes, his mother seemed confident he would one day become stronger, and that for now, just the basics was enough.
However, little Gustav didn't like that, he wanted to get stronger faster, especially after seeing his parents for years dealing with so many problems everywhere, from invading barbarian tribes to monsters, and even evil cults.
BA DUM!
He felt slightly frustrated as the years went by, that his powers wouldn't yet develop, so he decided to also learn swordsmanship with his father, whatever skills he could get, he would try to learn them.
He was hard working, but it seemed that his hard work was never compensated. Explore more at empire
"If only I was stronger…" he thought. "If only… I wasn't… such a weak child…"
He didn't want to disappoint his mother, despite her never asking him for anything, and being confident he would one day become very strong.
BA DUM…!
"If only…"
As his heart slowly began to beat less and less, his body went completely limp, and very cold.
BA DUM…
"If…"
His hear beat stopped in that moment.
"Only…"
And when his heart stopped beating and coldness encompassed his human body.
Once his body finally reached the same conditions that a vampire's body had, instincts engraved within his old lineage awakened instead.
Crimson-colored runes glowed over his entire body.
FLASH!
…
"She's hesitating again, this is my chance!"
The Demon smiled with all his jaws, quickly rushing towards the barrier again. The child inside of his miasmic and slimy body had already gone limp, the paralyzing needles immediately paralyzing him completely.
"Hahah! He's finally calmed down, that damn brat!" the demon laughed. "Now that nothing's stopping me, I'll be able to bring this amazing offering to that old man, and I'm sure my lord will be pleased as well."
The child of a Player and an NPC was a historic event, which was something not many really paid attention to. Young Gustav was a unique living being on his own, with the properties of Players and NPCs together.
And also having inherited both his mother's abilities and his father's lineage together into a single, powerful being. It was a perfect ingredient, a perfect body, and a perfect vessel for them to use.
"I have no idea what he wants with this damn brat, but that old man keeps insisting he needs a "new body" or something…!" laughed the demon. "Well, whatever the case, I'm outta here, yes!"
His tentacles reached the barrier again, the darkness that encompassed it only allowed demons like him to escape, leaving anybody else inside caged.
The tentacles reached the barrier, touching it, the demon slowly was about to get away!
Yet…
SPARK!
"GUH?!"
Crimson colored lightning surged from his tentacles, burning them and making him squeal in agony as he was forced to step back.
"UUGGH! W-What was that?!"
His eyes widened in pain, as he noticed something within him was fighting back.
The child!
Red lightning was constantly emerging from his body, hitting his tentacles and stopping him from paralyzing him with his venom.
"This damn brat is fighting back?! How dare he!"
However, the Demon was tremendously strong.
If anything, Gustav could barely annoy him…
Yet!
"{Divine Ward}: {Sealing Cube}!"Nôv(el)B\\jnn
"HUH?!"
FLAAASH!
And in that split second the demon wasn't paying attention thanks to Gustav, Planta acted!
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