Vampire Summoner's Rebirth: Summoning The Vampire Queen At The Start

Chapter 703 Recalling Good Memories With Erika

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Once things were talked, we decided to prepare and relax for the next of the day. I took the time to talk with my friends about our plans, and what we would be facing there. Although most seemed nervous, they were willing to stay at my side, no matter how insane my goals were.

For such a reason, I will do everything I can to secure their lives, and give them as much strength as I can too. And lately, my relationship with Erika, Elizabeth, and Eleanora had grown much deeper. Perhaps sharing so many experiences through our lives together, in life and death battles, made us grow even more attached with one another.

As the night came, I noticed somebody was in the rooftop of our house while I had just finished creating some items I wanted to make for a while now, and quickly decided to move there, being greeted by Erika.

She was gazing at the night sky with eyes filled with contempt. Her long pink hair waved by the wind, as she seemed to feel slightly lost in thoughts.

"Erika? I didn't thought you would be here all alone." I walked to her side and greeted her.

"Oh, Blake!" Erika smiled instantly upon gazing at me. "I was just… thinking about everything that happened. Sometimes I need some time to process things alone…"

"I see, am I bothering you? I'll go if that's the case." I said.

"A-Ah, no! I didn't meant it like that." She giggled. "You can stay with me. Come sit at my side!"

"Fine." I sat at her side, as we both gazed the stars.

"I was thinking about everything that has been happening so far… And how our world just keeps changing around us…" She Sighed. "Don't you think? I still recall those times when we were just carefreely playing ball back in the village like it was yesterday."

"I do recall those times as well." I nodded. "I remember how playful and cheeky you were. Well, that hasn't changed."

"Hey!" Erika pouted. "I've grown a bit more mature! Right? Mom said I am a really charming young lady…"

"Haha, she's not wrong." I smiled, as Erika rested her head over my shoulder.

I extended my arms around her waist and embraced her in a hug.

"Recently, I've been thinking about a lot of things… I'm a bit worried about the future… About the demons, and about this place… And the village." She sighed. "Without dad and Ellergest there to protect it, I always feel a bit unrest."

"They're fine, I've been watching over them using my Summons." I said. "You don't have to worry about a single thing."

"I know but still…" She sighed. "I've been thinking about dad a lot lately…"

"Is that so?" I wondered.

"Yeah, even though it has been a few years since his passing, I always miss him sometimes… I wish he could be here with us, and mom… I always wished they could get back together." Erika started getting more sad.

"I also wish that was the case." I sighed. "He was a good friend of mine. He was also a good father… You have to live for him, Erika. Smile for him, and be happy for him."

"…I guess you're right…" Erika sighed, looking into the night sky, resting her head over my chest. "Thinking about what happened with Monica, I couldn't help but remember my own dad… She's probably more worried than she's showing to be."

"Yeah, she's unrest. Although she didn't wanted us to go there, I know she felt relieved deep down." I smiled. "Though, I have to be honest, my priority is actually stopping those demons so they don't end up bringing war to our home."

"I guessed so." Erika giggled. "But it was nice of you to go to such lengths for our new friend… I guess you always remind me why I love you so much, hehe."

"Now, that's a bit embarrassing." I sighed.

Erika's lips grew closer to mine, as she gave me a small and lovely kiss, and then, she rubbed her small nose with mine.

"As long as you're here with me… I'll always be ready for anything." She smiled sweetly.

"Well, you're quite the romantic girl sometimes, huh? Maybe too many romance novels?" I laughed.

"Geez! I'm trying to be a bit lovely…" Erika pouted.

"Hahah, and I love that of you." I smiled, giving her a head pat. "Thank you for being there for me as well… Here."

I quickly took out a small wooden box and gave it to her.

"Huh? What's this?" She wondered, opening the box. "Oooh?!"

She quickly found inside a beautiful bracelet, finely decorated with bright jewels, and covered on pure gold, shining brightly.

"It is the thing I've been working on recently, remember the gift I said I was going to give to you?" I asked her. "Well, this is it. It is… similar to that ring I once gave to you, the one you're still wearing. But even more improved, and it comes with many new abilities."

I created this item with Hendrick's aid, it's nothing too complex, just a magic bracelet imbued with special magic constructions that'll allow Erika's magic and skills to shine the most.

"It's so pretty! Oh?! And I can feel my power surging a lot! My Mana is constantly being restored?! Oh wow, even my Magic got stronger!" Erika got surprised. "But above all, it is really beautiful. Did you really made it yourself?"

"Of course. See? I made it because I love you." I said. "I made sure it was pretty too, because I know you like colorful things."

"Blake!" Erika gave me a tight hug, perhaps too tight, I felt my bones begin to slightly crack… "Thank you! Mooch! Mooch! Mooch!" And she started giving me kisses all over my face.

"Hahaha, I can tell you're happy." I laughed, hugging her lovingly.

"I-I talked with mom too… And she said that you were qualified enough, so we can get married when we get a bit older!" Erika suddenly dropped a bomb.

"E-Eh?"

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