Rebirth: Childhood friend of the heroine-Chapter 171 - 170- Hunt(1)

Alex was stunned and so were the others in the room, when suddenly Jullie stepped forward and suddenly hugged him.

Akron narrowed his eyes while Edric looked at the scene with his eyebrows raised.

Turning his gaze toward Natasha, Alex wordlessly asked her, ’What is this?’

Although Jullie was affectionate toward him, not to the point where she would end up hugging him after their reunion. And in front of so many people.

Paying attention to her touch, Alex could tell that the hug was quite passionate…and not something a teacher should share with her students.

"It’s not uncommon for new vampires to show affection toward their blood master, or blood bond." The woman was herself quite surprised, not because of the hug though.

It was that Jullie hadn’t immediately succumbed to the urge to drink his blood, especially since the pull of a blood bond is strongest for newly turned vampires.

Alex was suddenly reminded of something he recently heard from an elder elf.

His blood is not normal. The one who can gain nourishment through one’s blood, mainly vampires, would gain a sudden elevation of strength and loyalty toward Alex. That might explain why Rebecca suddenly became so attached to Alex. He cannot be sure about that, however, seeing Jullie’s changed behavior, he knew that it was the effect of his blood.

The red-eyed woman finally parted from him before smilingly asking, "How have you been?"

Alex collected his thoughts briefly before responding, "I am doing well. What about you?"

Jullie grinned, "Better than ever…." There was a certain edge in her tone which somehow made her sound….slightly…sensual.

"Do you even remember me?" Suddenly, a displeased voice arrived from behind that made Jullie giggle,

"Of course, I remember you, brother. How are you?"

Akron, with his arms crossed over his chest, muttered, "I am good…but it doesn’t seem you are right in your head. What is that behavior?"

Jullie grinned, much like a little girl as she said, "Acted on my impulses…you always complained that I never think about myself, so I am reflecting on it."

Akron rolled his eyes. So, thinking about yourself means having a close relationship with your student—he held back that question, knowing he could not control his sister’s life.

"Hello, Edric." Jullie greeted him, which took Edric by surprise, to be suddenly directed with her words.

He hurriedly responded, "H-Hello, Professor Jullie. Are you in good health?"

With her left brow raised, she asked, "What do you think?" She spoke while extending her left hand away.

Edric’s eyes involuntarily went down her face, but he immediately shook his head and gave her a nod.

Jullie then turned toward Alex. Her right hand was still on his shoulder, as she asked, "Can we talk? Alone?"

Alex opened his mouth and was about to assent, but then, he turned his eyes toward Akron to get his permission.

"Do whatever you want." Turning towards Angelina, the man asked, "Can I get something to drink? I am quite thirsty."

The girl rushed, "Yes, right away!"

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Jullie and Alex came to the garden on the backside of the castle.

They were walking side by side along the path, which had grass all around. In the distance, there were some beautiful flower beds and the sculpture of two angels over the lovely fountain.

The one who initiated the conversation was Alex, as he said, "Professor Jullie...whatever happened to you was because of my leniency, and the decision to turn you into a vampire is on me. I knew what I did was the best I could have done, but turning you into a vampire without your permission is something I can never forgive myself for."

Jullie remained silent throughout his apology and didn’t speak for the next few moments.

Rather than responding to his apology, she asked, "Do you know what I have been doing apart from my teaching job, these days, Alex?"

Alex raised his brows, completely baffled by the sudden shift of conversation, but he responded to her question soon, "No..."

"Keeping track of the two bastards who were taking advantage of you and discarded you when you got blamed."

Alex was surprised, "You...still are searching for those two?" Truth be told, Alex has completely forgotten about those two useless people whom once Alex called his parents.

He knew their reality, and their true face didn’t surprise him since he had met several people like them in his previous life, who only lived for their selfish desires.

Alex was just their money-making asset. Once they realized that Alex might get framed and Beatrice would blame them, they immediately shredded all the connections that connected Alex and those two.

....in reality, Alex doesn’t even remember their faces.

"Do you know why I kept searching for them? Because I somehow see myself in you...you know, someone who grew up without real parents, got overwhelmed by the noble children around you. Wanting to do many things, but restricted by physical limits. Although now you are quite strong, there was a time, I remember when you struggled to hold a sword for more than a few seconds." Find your next read on novelbuddy

Alex chuckled upon hearing that. His physical limitation...that was the reason why, he died that night. In both lives.

In previous life, bullets and poison reminded him that he wasn’t invincible. And in this life, it only took Soulless.

Jullie suddenly held his hand, bringing his attention back to her, before he heard her whispering,

"...that’s why when the Headmaster, casually, suggested that I accompany you...I readily agreed. And that agreement soon turned into my stubbornness, that I wanted to come with you so I could ensure your safety."

Alex came to a pause, as he looked at the woman in the eyes.

A few strands of her curly violet hair were falling down to her face, giving her a very attractive look.

Her dark crimson eyes relayed more emotions than her voice could have expressed.

"You don’t regret coming with me? At all?" Alex asked, his eyes begging for the truth rather than consolation.

Jullie heaved a sigh, "Saying that I love my new self would be a lie, but I could never regret coming here. In fact, going back in time, I would have made the same decision..." Cupping his cheek she added, "...because I care about you, Alex."

Her cold fingers somehow felt warm on his skin, as Alex lowered his head and nodded.

Jullie smiled at the boy as she asked, "Okay now, don’t make that face, and smile for me."

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Alex shook his head, with a smile forming on his lips, "You can’t change...still a teacher, wishing to see their grumpy students smile."

Jullie shrugged, "Can’t be helped."

Soon they resumed walking, this time their hands connected, as Alex asked, "Do you still feel the blood lust?"

Jullie exhaled a sigh, "Not as much as I did during the first five days. At that time, it was quite irresistible. However, now, I just need not think about it. The urge is there, but it’s no longer dominating my mind."

Alex hummed, quite impressed. If what Natash last time said was true then Jullie has recovered quite early.

"Do you want to stay here or return..." Alex asked, in a hesitant voice. He was suddenly reminded of the talk he had with the Headmaster...about Jullie’s journey as a teacher, which concluded with the change of her origin.

Before the guilt could hit him, Jullie suddenly proposed something, "I will start living in Chainedvale. I have heard that their people aren’t distrusted toward vampires, so I might get a job there?"

Alex was taken aback...he never thought that. And given his close relationship with Rebecca and friendly connection with Lord of Chainedvale, he knew he would get Jullie a place to live there.

"That’s a brilliant idea. I will talk to Lord Victor once I return."

Jullie smiled, "Don’t be too hasty. I don’t think Princess Natasha would let me go this early."

"That’s right," Suddenly, a third person appeared before them, startling Jullie.

"Your Highness...that’s some way to appear," Alex spoke as he also felt his heart skipping a beat.

"She cannot leave until she passes a few tests...well unless you are hurried to take her back." The woman spoke as she crossed her arms.

Alex shook his head, "Keep her here as long as you find appropriate. I know how much Professor Jullie would be hurt if she ends up harming someone after returning."

"Yes, he is right...and not like anyone is waiting for me on the other side."

Alex added, "And I will come regularly to meet you, so no problem." Jullie nodded to that, feeling a bit relieved that it wasn’t his last visit.

Natasha hummed, before voicing, "Since you are here, how about we go hunting? I need to see a few things."

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