“Perhaps Adele, you should seek Sharon’s help,” Kaiser suggested.

But Adele shook her head. “Sharon can’t help me now.”

The reason was simple. Sharon was still too weak. Remember the last time Sharon secretly entered Adele’s dream at night? At that time, Sharon had already realized that she couldn’t control Adele’s dream at all, or even change anything inside, not even a single blade of grass.

Even though she was born with the ability to manipulate dreams, the purity of this ability wasn’t high enough. It was effective and significant for people with low magic refinement levels, but against Adele, a quasi-Legendary Mage... To be honest, if Adele hadn’t deliberately relaxed her mental vigilance, Sharon wouldn’t even be able to enter her dream, unless Sharon’s strength increased to a level close to that of a True Ancestor.

Otherwise, she couldn’t help Adele. Kaiser also seemed to realize this and shrugged.

Wofoo wanted to share Adele’s worries, but she couldn’t think of anything after racking her brains, which made her feel very powerless. Adele didn’t want her girls to be sad, so she quickly interrupted, “Alright, alright!”

“It’s not a big problem.”

“I’ll handle it myself.”

“Your biggest task now is to accompany me!”

“Want to play games together? There’s a new release recently~”

Kaiser immediately nodded. She still liked playing games, especially fighting games. Many moves in fighting games, like “Hadoken,” had been carried forward by her in reality. That’s right, part of this girl’s fighting skills were learned from games.

I’m afraid the creators of these games couldn’t imagine that the actions in their games, which were impossible to make with the physical qualities and various limitations of human beings, could be realized and perfected by vampires.

Wofoo hadn’t played many games, but she enjoyed the time with Adele. She could do anything, even nothing. So she also nodded.

“...Okay.”

The three spent their noon time happily together. During this time, Xiao Ai and First Snow were also attracted by the sound of the ❀ Nоvеlігht ❀ (Don’t copy, read here) game. These two little guys were both game fans.

So Adele deliberately played poorly, letting the eager First Snow and Xiao Ai take turns playing for a while. And she stood behind them, silently looking at this somewhat noisy but warm scene, and smiled.

..................

Confessing to the important girls in her heart, one by one, was also a journey of cleansing Adele’s mind. This was much more effective than going to Tibet, going to Litang, or something.

And in this process, she gradually understood her heart: to protect this world that she could no longer be separated from and had completely integrated into.

And the last one was Hermione.

After thinking about it, she decided to contact her on her own initiative, which would be more sincere. So she dialed Hermione’s number. Unfortunately, Adele’s call showed that the other party’s phone could not be reached temporarily, please try again later.

This meant that the girl was in a place with no signal. Combined with Hermione’s identity, and the news that she was currently with the True Ancestor of her family, she was most likely in the Vampire territory.

Ugh, what a bad start. Adele had to put down her phone and continue with her daily life. If there were missions or training, she went to the Enforcement Bureau. If not, she went to class.

Finally, in the evening, Hermione discovered the missed call and quickly called back. It was almost time for school to end, but not yet. Adele felt the vibration of her phone in her skirt pocket. Without hesitation, in front of the teacher and the students, she ran out of the classroom.

She came to the corridor and answered the girl’s call while walking.

Adele: Hermione!

Hermione: Adele!

Both called out each other’s names at the same time, their voices filled with urgent concern. Then Hermione explained and apologized.

Hermione: Sorry, Adele, I was in a space opened by my family just now. It’s my ancestor’s territory, and there’s no signal there.

Adele: It’s okay~ Hermione is also working hard.

Hermione: It’s alright. I have to learn more while there’s still time so that I can... protect Adele in the future.

She couldn’t protect Adele now, on the contrary, Adele seemed more like the one who could protect them. This had always bothered Hermione. She was the type who would do things silently without saying anything. So, without Adele knowing, she took the initiative to find her ancestor and asked for the Ice and Snow Trial.

Hermione’s ancestor, the Frost True Ancestor, was a little surprised. She didn’t expect that in this era, there were still people who remembered the “Ice and Snow Trial.” It was a test designed by the Frost True Ancestor a long time ago, but no one had been able to pass it.

And with the changing times, more and more younger generations of the family had become loose, lazy, extravagant, and obsessed with material pleasures. Although Hermione performed well, she was still someone who had lived in that extravagant world. Perhaps she was valued by the family, but she hadn’t yet received the recognition of the True Ancestor.

But now it was different. If Hermione could really pass the “Ice and Snow Trial,” then the Frost True Ancestor would completely recognize her, and at the same time, teach all her secrets to Hermione without reservation.

Adele: You’ve worked hard, Hermione.

Hermione: It’s not really hard work, it’s just that I might not be able to see Adele for some time to come. I have to prove myself in front of the True Ancestor, and I have to pass the test she set...

Hermione: I don’t know if I can endure it. But the girl was not talking about the Ice and Snow Trial. She might be able to endure the Ice and Snow Trial, but she couldn’t endure missing someone.

Adele: Some time to come? When is that! Adele asked anxiously, the setting sun lengthening her shadow.

Hermione: Tomorrow.

Adele: So soon!

Hermione: (wry smile) Yes.

Adele suddenly hesitated. She didn’t know if she should tell Hermione the truth on the eve of her preparing for the trial with high hopes. It might affect Hermione’s state. If she failed because of this, Adele would never forgive herself.

But Hermione keenly sensed something wrong with the girl’s tone.

Hermione: What happened, Adele? The girl’s tone was concerned. She guessed that there might be a conflict between her trial and the something Adele was hesitant about.

So she said firmly on the phone, Hermione: No matter what, I don’t want to be unable to accompany you at an important moment.

Hermione: I don’t want to be deceived for my own good!

The girl’s words awakened Adele. It made her suddenly remember a video she had recently brushed past. In the video, a mother with cancer decided to tell her child about her cancer on the eve of his college entrance exam.

The message below the video was —”The first thing I thought of was why tell him before the college entrance exam? My heart actually thinks that the college entrance exam > family. I feel an inexplicable sadness.”

Adele’s shock and feelings at that moment were clearly transmitted to this moment, prompting her to finally get rid of that momentary hesitation and decide to reveal her past without reservation to the girl on the eve of Hermione’s upcoming Ice and Snow Trial. It was also a perfect ending to Adele’s recent journey of self-revelation.

First Snow: o.O, I don’t seem to know about it yet!

Adele: ...I understand, Hermione.

Adele: Since it’s the Ice and Snow Trial tomorrow.

Adele: Today... or now, are you free, Hermione?

Adele: I still want to tell you everything face to face. Of course, if you’re not free, I can also confess everything on the phone. It’s just that if I do that, it can only transmit information, not the sincere emotions Adele wanted to convey to Hermione’s heart.

Perhaps this sounded a bit superfluous, but it was the most important part for Adele.

Hermione: I’ll be right back. It’s too late to buy high-speed rail or plane tickets... But if I drive, it will take about three hours.

Hermione: I’m going to prepare now. I should arrive in the Eastern Capital around nine o’clock tonight.

Adele: ...Then, wouldn’t Hermione be very tired?

Adele: Or should I still...

Adele’s concern for Hermione made her hesitate again.

But Hermione was even more touched precisely because she noticed this, and thus chose to insist. Hermione: I’m not tired. Even if there was nothing, as long as Adele wants to see me, I would travel thousands of miles and rush to your side.

Hermione: This is not sweet talk, but a true portrayal of my mood.

Adele: I believe you, Hermione...

Adele: I... love you. No matter what happens, whether you waver after hearing my story, please believe this one sentence.

Adele: From now, past, and future, I’ve never lied to you about this.

Adele: I’ll be waiting for you where we first met. Saying that, just as Hermione sensed something and was about to respond with her mouth slightly open, Adele hung up the phone.

Hermione stared at the phone in her hand, frozen for a long time in the snowy land. At this moment, an elegant woman in a beautiful but inappropriate ice and snow dress came behind Hermione. She reached out and gently placed her hand on the girl’s shoulder.

“Hermione, I can feel that your mind is in turmoil right now.”

“In this case, I don’t recommend you take the Ice and Snow Trial.”

“That was a masterpiece created by the strongest me in the youthful era when my energy and willpower were at their peak, and when I had the highest hopes for the Vampire race.”

“But obviously, even vampires, even my descendants... so far, no one has met my expectations, and similarly, no one has met that guy’s expectations (Black Emperor Ying Zhou).”

“Among them, there were amazing people who had reached the peak in their prime and experienced the scenery at the top, that is, vampires who had once reached the strength of True Ancestors.”

“But even they, without exception, failed my trial when they were young.”

“I am very pleased that you have the heart to challenge it.”

“I also acknowledge your strength. It almost reminds me of my young self from a long time ago.”

“But you still have a long future. I must warn you of the danger of the trial. Even falling... is very possible.”

“So, your answer is—”

“True Ancestor Coria, I would like to ask for half a day off. Please forgive me, but I can only tell you the answer to this question after I come back.” Hermione clenched her phone. At this moment, her heart had already drifted to the girl thousands of miles away.

She couldn’t help but feel Adele’s equally chaotic mood. She also vaguely realized something.

After all, they were close and loved ones, and they had almost merged into one, experiencing the thrill and resonance of their souls after their intimacy. So Adele, don’t treat me as a cold and heartless idiot...

Hearing this, True Ancestor Coria revealed a mysterious smile, not knowing whether it was regret or relief, mockery or encouragement. She just responded to her excellent descendant’s heart.

“Okay, I promise you.”

“Go do what you want to do, go do what you won’t regret.”

“Many people tell you that vampires have a long lifespan.”

“But looking back, even True Ancestors may not be without regrets.” Coria, the Frost True Ancestor, seemed to remember something, and an emotional expression appeared on her flawless face.

“Thank you for your teachings, True Ancestor. I also...” Hermione clenched her fists tightly.

“I won’t let myself regret it.”