Scarlet Descent - Chapter 23 - Everything Under Control

A conversation with a handsome stranger leaves Ariane chained in a cellar with a strange affliction. She soon discovers that the darkness of the nineteenth century’s Deep South hides many dangers. Mages, wolf shifters and the humans who hunt them play a risky game where to stumble is to die, all under the amused gaze of the apex predators of the supernatural world: vampires.

It is never healthy to attract the gaze of the aristocracy of the night. It takes much to survive in this merciless world, but Ariane will not let that deter her. The southern belle has a bite, and she is willing to learn and to grow in this hostile new world. She will use whatever means necessary to reclaim her freedom, be it guile, charm, or those intriguing new instincts that make blood so delectable.

This is a story of vampires as I believe they should be, with their strengths and weaknesses, with their remnants of humanity and the beast inside. Updates every Friday. Mind the tags.

Cover by Antti Hakosaari: https://www.artstation.com/haco

Special thanks to Svensonsen for getting me started, as well as Omi Nya, Hesketh, Rhaegar, Yaksher, Selkie and Raven for proofreading my stuff. Thanks to my patrons and you dear readers, for the support. I could not do it without you.

Journey is on Amazon, both in ebooks and audio. here is a link to the first one:

https://www.royalroad.com/amazon/B08DK6G8Y8

The story probably exists in your local marketplace as well of I can tempt you.

For decades, mysterious dungeons have been popping up all over the world. The resources found within these dungeons have completely reshaped human society, turning life upside down.In this world, Tsukasa Kisaragi, a high school student and active dungeon explorer, harbors a lingering regret.Back when he first got his explorer license, his social anxiety held him back from forming any party or making friends.But whether it was a blessing or a curse, Tsukasa was born with an extraordinary talent for dungeon exploration. He was so good at it that even solo, he could conquer any dungeon without breaking a sweat. He got used to going it alone, and before he realized it, he had become one of the few EX-rank explorers in all of Japan—so rare they could be counted on one hand.Despite his incredible skills, Tsukasa kept his true identity hidden, living a low-key life. But one day, he stumbled upon something that would change everything: dungeon streaming. And from that moment, his world would never be the same.

The Luck Protection Center is affiliated to the Cosmic Alliance.
Its employees take the responsibility of safeguarding the stability of the world order, and will send defenders to guide the children of luck, so that the children of luck have a good life.
And the secret to being an ace defender.
“As long as you have a dedicated (xian shen) heart.”
Fu Xinghe kissed the profile of the person next to him.
The son of luck on this plane also loves me so much.
If you think the world is boring, life is meaningless.
If you are flawed and vilified by everyone.
If you are deceived, be abandoned.
So.
– Hello, I am Fu Xinghe. From today onwards, I will spend the rest of my life with you.
“You will love me, protect me, and respect me.”
“Nirvana and rebirth for me.”
You will love this world, you will turn the broken into a sharp blade, and you will erase the dust and shine.

【Love and protection, gentleness and healing are always the most powerful force. 】
[I want to spend the rest of my life with you until you grow old. 】
【Must see! 】【Must see! 】【Must see! 】
——Demining Guide——
1. The main attack text, irreversible. Mutual favor and partial attack, the arrow will be a little thicker when receiving the opposite attack.
2.1V1, subject to slice.
3. Fu Xinghe (attack): Hedonist, squeamish, harsh and gentle.
4. Shou is mostly destined, love at first sight, and strong for love. If you don’t like it, don’t enter.
5. Revenge is not the point, love is the theme, be careful (you can communicate rationally, don’t scold me!)
6. Some people like to suffer, and some people like to attack, but they are all single arrows, and the thunder is not allowed to enter. (In addition to the initial world, Xinghe has a first love boyfriend!)
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World 1: Fluffy and squeamish, cat X is indifferent to the outside world and pampered at home, the president (completed)
[Hint: Be careful, the supporting role may cause discomfort at the beginning]
World 2: Travel is angry every day painter X color blind brain circuit strange musician (completed)
World 3: Forced Women · School God X Angry School Scum · School Bully (Completed)
World 4: Spending money like land without money will die. Paper man X original love, money is like a stingy door, and now spending a lot of money. Designer (completed)
World 5: Little Sun Group’s Favorite Dragon Set·Actor X Dual Personality·Main Character, Veteran Officer, Deputy Personality, Clinging Spirit·Emperor (Completed)
Initial World: Fantasy? reality? (completed)

Content tags: Soft love, sweet text, fast crossing, modern overhead
Search keywords: protagonist: Fu Xinghe ┃ supporting role: pre-“You counterattack, I dedicate myself? Farewell”, which will be updated around 4.20 ┃ Others: main attack, fast wear, sweet text, mutual favor and partial attack
One-sentence introduction: The protection object took a fancy to me again, and I followed.

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What is it like to own an abandoned oil town in the West? At first, Xu Xing simply wanted to provide some convenience for travel enthusiasts and camping enthusiasts traveling by car to the northwest.

However, it has been out of control since then…

The stall has been upgraded to a convenience store with a unique style, the instant noodles cooked in an earthen pot have been transformed into a restaurant that provides hot and authentic beef noodles, and the shack has been transformed into a hotel that is unique in the country and can look up at the deep starry sky. The tire point has been upgraded to become a gas station and maintenance station….

after that,

The town unknowingly became the size of a small county town…sixth tier, fifth tier, fourth tier, third tier…a few years later it became the only new first-tier city in the northwest Gobi Desert…

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