My Horny Stepmom Turns Me into Her Vampire Slave

Chapter 190: The selfish kindness of the God of Destruction

All around Mia, there’s nothing but the deepest darkness, stretching endlessly in every direction, with her floating in the middle of it.

The last thing she remembers is a blade piercing her chest from behind. Then nothing.

She has no idea where she is or how she got here.

She didn’t open her eyes and suddenly find herself here. It’s more like she just started existing in this place.

Looking down, she can’t see her body.

She tries to touch her face, but there are no arms to move.

Then, all of a sudden, a massive pink flame ignites in the endless darkness.

"W-What are you...? W-Where... am I...?" Mia murmurs, confused and scared.

She’s even more frightened when she hears her own voice, as if it’s echoing from the darkness all around her.

"Is this... the Realm of the Dead...? I’m dead... aren’t I...?" Mia continues, panic taking over.

"Not yet. But you will be soon," the pink flame replies in a deep, ominous voice. "As for me... you should already know who I am."

"A-Azkarith...? How is that possible...?"

"There’s a brief moment when the mind stays awake even after the body dies. But that time is almost up, so I’ll keep this short. Give me full control of your body. It’s your only chance to escape the death."

"N-No way... I was stabbed right through the heart. No vampire survives a wound like that. And even if I could... you’re a cruel, ruthless being who only brings death and destruction. Why would you even want to save me?"

"A wound to the heart is fatal for a vampire because that’s where their Sanguis energy resides. But that doesn’t apply to my power. If I had control of your body, healing that wound would be child’s play. As for why I want to do it... I’m a God. I don’t owe an insolent little brat like you any explanations! Now stop wasting time and give yourself to me. We’re running out of time!"

"N-No! I can’t do that! The last time you took over my body, you almost killed my brother and my best friend! I’d rather die than let you hurt the people I love!" Mia shouts, anger surging as she remembers what happened months ago in New York.

After drawing an enormous amount of magic from her Divine Artifact, Mia had let Azkarith overpower her will for a few seconds. During that time, he came within inches of killing Zaira and Chris.

If Mia’s body hadn’t collapsed under the weight of all that power, two of the people she cares about most would have died.

It’s a scenario she’s determined to avoid at all costs.

| Note: The event is told in the Chapter The Incarnation of Azkarith - Main Story 2 |

"You’re such a foolish little idiot. You obviously can’t see it, but your precious Chris is about to meet a pretty ugly end. He’s desperately fighting to protect your body, even though he believes you’re already gone for good. And unfortunately for him, his already pitiful mana is running out fast.

"C-Chris... he’s really doing all that for me...? You’re not lying to me... are you...?"

"Gods never lie. But you’re free to believe whatever you want. When the two of you meet in the Realm of the Dead in a few seconds, don’t say I didn’t warn you. So? Are you giving me your body or not? You’re seriously starting to piss me off!"

"You promise me, right...? You promise you won’t lay a finger on Chris, Isabelle, or anyone else I care about?"

"You think way too highly of yourself, little brat. Even if I wanted to, I couldn’t hurt them - your frail body wouldn’t last more than a minute with my power. I barely have enough time to get rid of the vampires trying to lock me away to rot inside that damned castle again!"

"So that’s why you want to save me and take over my body...? You just want to be free to destroy again... isn’t that it...? It’s just pure selfishness."

"I am the God of Destruction, after all."

A faint smile would have formed on Mia’s lips... if she still had a mouth.

She thought Azkarith’s request was hiding some kind of scheme. But he’s simply following his nature - spreading death and destruction.

It’s something Mia is deeply reluctant about, but right now, it might be exactly what she needs to get rid of her enemies.

"You said Gods never lie. I want to trust your promise."

The pink flame burns brighter and brighter, swallowing the endless darkness around her.

"Azkarith, let’s do this!"

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"Good work, Dorian," Blake says, as he calmly walks toward Mia’s lifeless body.

"Thank you," Dorian replies with a slight bow.

But just as Blake is one step away from Mia...

"GET YOUR FUCKING HANDS OFF HER, BASTARD!"

Chris’s desperate scream tears through the night.

He throws himself at Blake in a furious charge, his katana raised high and ready to strike, leaving a trail of tears behind him.

Blake jumps back, avoiding Chris’s slash as it cuts through empty air.

Chris immediately steps in front of Mia, his katana raised.

His hands tremble as they grip the hilt, shaking with rage, fear, and exhaustion.

He’s so worn out that his legs can barely keep him standing, let alone use Innatus.

"Oh... looks like someone else wants to die tonight. You’ll be the third person I kill. I’m really racking up the points. I wonder what Lazarus’s face will look like when he sees my final score," Dorian says.

"If that brat is here, then Lazarus has been defeated," Blake points out. "In that condition, he’s no threat at all. Still, don’t let your guard down. And kill him somewhere else. I don’t want his worthless blood staining me."

"So both Lazarus and Evelyne are dead. What a shame. Funny fate for a pair of twins - born on the same day, died on the same day. They weren’t all that strong, but I liked them... and it really pisses me off that they both ended up in the Realm of the Dead because of two nobodies! I’ve already avenged Evelyne. Now it’s Lazarus’s turn! Enjoy your last moments, kid!"