The Reincarnated Vampire Wants an Afternoon Nap

"Mr. Alger, are you sure you want to go?

"Yeah, I can't stay long."

I'm actually looking for a place to live permanently instead of staying long, but this forest is a bit empty.

It would still be in the realm of the kingdom, and Oswald will come off as a parasitic object.

That's why I decided to leave the next day after I got rid of Mr. Chrome. To go find someone to feed me my whole life.

I stroke Mr. Neguseau's stomach with a splendid saddle and reins on, and speak up.

"You look great, Mr. Neguseau"

"Huh, well. And Argento is beautiful."

…………

"What's up?

"No, thank you"

Calling me Mr. Neguseau stopped responding. Too bad.

Saddles and reins are a gift from Oswald. Everything seems to be the belongings of a poacher who came before.

There are other stoves, lanterns, maps, blankets, etc. that can catch fire if you shed magic.

Everything I got is a poacher's belongings... If I smash it, it's an artifact, but it seems like it can be used for my upcoming journey, so I will ask for it.

Poaching is worse in the first place, so you can't complain about getting killed. It won't hurt me either. [M]

"I'm sorry for all the second-hand products, Mr. Alger! I took it for once!

"There's nothing to be sorry about. Thanks for your help."

"Bruised!!

Behind Oswald, who bows his head, forest animals and demons who bow their heads in the same way.

You dropped me off a long time ago.

Maybe it's natural to say that we saved the forest from them, but it's a little too big.

Yesterday, animals and demons came from all over the forest to worship me and give me something like a gift like a tribute.

Oswald says what he brought me is fruit, edible nuts, medicinal herbs, etc.

Everything I received so far is stored in the Blood Box.

From a person's point of view, it looks palm, but right now I'm well prepared for the journey.

Drinking water also receives a considerable amount of spring water. Until you leave the country because of it, you don't seem to have to stop by some town or village.

"Borders are better that way, right?

"Yes! The truth is, if you go in a different direction and go down the street, you can leave the country... but you have procedures for entering and leaving the country. Mr. Alger snuck out, didn't he?

"Yeah. Unnoticeably."

"Then you should cross that mountain. That way, Yotsuba is a republic with a name! Watch out for the Border Guard!

At the tip of Oswald's finger, there are certainly mountains.

It's not a rocky mountain, it's a mountain of trees. It's still far, it looks like a small hill, but even from here I can see the deep green color.

In his words, if you go through the sea of trees, you're outside the country. I can see the destination, so let's just go easy.

"And then, here you go!

"... knife?

"Yes! Mr. Alger, I thought you should have a weapon, so I picked it out of poacher's belongings!

"Hmm..."

Take it, I'll take the knife out.

The glow of dull glow in the leaking sun is certainly blade specific.

The blade is obviously sharp. I shook it toward a single leaf that had fallen, and it then cut off.

"Whoa."

"? What's up?

"No, I didn't see it... surprised"

I meant to shake it off once and for all, but he was pretty quick. I guess I did something wrong.

... there's one in the other world, isn't there, Knife?

It's a unique Japanese weapon, but it seems to be in different worlds. No, is it possible that someone else who was reincarnated with me brought in the production method?

In the meantime, I looked and made sure, so I hand in the knife.

"Sounds like artifacts, that!

"Artifact…?

I also heard yesterday, or the name that came up when I analyzed Mr. Chrome's status in Reading.

He figured out that Oswald didn't understand it from this attitude, and he explained it to me.

"It sounds like a special powerful tool. You can make a deal by giving yourself magic. Once a contract is signed, it can only be used by the contractor until the contractor dies."

"Hmm... is that right? So, what's the special power of this knife?

"You don't know that... thank God it was a sale, do you? It's just a knife if you don't sign a contract, so don't worry."

Unknown details, huh? I guess I shouldn't treat you like a detour. I'd be in trouble if it was weird ability.

I didn't know about the knife, but I figured out what the magic tool (artifact) was, so I put a knife in the blood box.

Let's put this knife on hold for now. Whether you want to use it or not, you decide to use it as a regular sword.

Mr. Fernote had the skills to test tools, so maybe she would know something, but I can't rely on anyone who isn't there.

"Well, here I am."

"Mr. Alger, I bruised you! I'll be stronger! I'm on my own next time, so I can protect this forest!

"Really... well, thanks for the trip, just a little help"

"Huh?"

"Mm... blood contract"

Raise your fangs on your fingers and let them overflow with blood. I put the flowing blood on Oswald's body hair and spinned the words.

As water stains the ground, blood stains the inside of his body.

"Ooh!?

There is no change in appearance. But Oswald himself seems to know how his body has changed.

Even I can tell that he's obviously stronger than he was before. Because we're already connected.

Blood contract. A skill that improves my ability to give blood as a servant.

What gives blood does not become like a vampire, it simply strengthens your abilities. And the main side can give enforceable orders to my (servant's) side.

Of course I'm not going to use the second half of the compulsion. What I'm doing is a simple thank you.

... this forest is also a good place to take a nap.

Regardless of permanent residence, I think it would be a good place to just come for a nap.

I want you to protect this forest, which is the perfect place to take a nap. That's how I feel, just a little help.

"... Mr. Algiers. Seriously, I bruised you!!

A short thank you. That's what I mean when I have a degree of connection that I can get through without having to overlap words for nothing.

Gently stroke Oswald-kun's head, who bows his head to the ground so much that it might catch on. I felt comfortable touching the short hair.

The person who gave you the blood contract doesn't need to be taken around. Unless you give me an order from here, the will is respected.

Actually, a high level of blood contract can also completely strip the other person of their will, but I'm not willing to do that.

It's just a thank you, somehow, I just thought, "Good."

I have my place, and I can tell you that I want to fight to protect it, just that I want to support him.

I stroked his head all the way, and I left Oswald. He figured out that was a goodbye signal, and Oswald looks up.

His face was, after all, a nostalgic grin, like the mascot in the butcher shop.

"Good."

It's been a long time since I've ridden a horse, but it was surprisingly so-so. He said his body remembered.

Relax your butt in the saddle and gently grip the reins. I did that because you don't have to do anything to squeeze the reins, you walk me as long as you speak.

"Please, Mr. Neguseau"

"I don't need you. Good in Neguseau."

"Is that good?

"Woohoo. I decided to reopen it"

"So... please, Neguseau"

"Huh. I got it."

Slowly Neguseau moves on. Many demons, animals and bird voices from behind.

It would be just a little unfortunate if I was called out like this, but I didn't look back.

Close your eyes as you feel your voice go away.

"Are you going to sleep, Argento?

"Right. Tell me if you're tired, Neguseau. I'll take a break."

"Woohoo. Let me do that"

I feel good about Neguseau's footsteps and the shaking I feel to go with them.

Feeling the smell of the wind and the distant voice, I darken my consciousness little by little.

I'm really glad they got the means of travel. That's very sweet.

While I was satisfied with what I had gained, my consciousness sank into my dreams.

It's still a long way to the border.

There's plenty of time to sleep.