Swear Fealty To Me, My Subjects!

Chapter 277.1: Your Highness, Could It Be That Instead of My Daughter, You Want... Me? (1)

Seeing that Cowper, Hedwig and the goddess's relationship with Rayne turned increasingly filthy but her daughter was excluded, Sharley was extremely anxious for her daughter.

Finally, Sharley made up her mind and asked Rayne out.

She wanted to talk to Rayne openly about her daughter's marriage.

Because this supreme vampire Matriarch was too dazzling no matter where she went, in the end, Sharley could only schedule the meeting place at her own house.

Right now, Sharley's residence was a small building close to the pillar tower.

Compared to the palace of the Vampire Queen back then, this place was extremely simple and crude.

However, this was already the most dignified residence in the entire Cowper City.

Right now, the vampires no longer had a palace, castle, servants or abundant food.

Sharley could not say that she liked or hated this change. She merely watched as her once noble children lived in a city with livestock and enjoyed the same treatment.

Apart from Tyrapotter who was an anomaly, most vampires were extremely proud with huge egos.

Similar to Cowper, Sharley did not think that her race should be equal to humans. She had a sense of superiority as a vampire—it was just that her attitude was relatively gentle.

However, she understood that it had not been easy for her daughter in the past few hundred years. Therefore, she accepted this reality very simply.

In the living room, a few bat familiars flew around and poured tea for Rayne and Sharley before placing two plates of snacks.

Today, Sharley was dressed like a homebody. She was wearing an ordinary long-sleeved sweater, jeans, short socks and slippers. However, the plain attire could not hide the alluring beauty of a vampire Matriarch. Instead, the sweater and jeans accentuated the enchanting outline of her incomparably curvy body, making it impossible for anyone to look away.

Rayne took in the beautiful sight and greeted Sharley with a polite smile.

Sharley smiled dotingly as well.

At the same time, she lamented internally...

This child... is reacting to me again.

Sharley looked at Rayne gently. She did not mind Rayne's offense towards her. Pretending that nothing had happened, she pushed the snack plate towards Rayne with a smile.

"I baked them myself, Your Highness Rayne. Do you want to try it?"

It had been a long time since Sharley cooked. The last time she did this was more than a thousand years ago when Tyrapotter begged to have snacks baked by her mother for her birthday.

Rayne ate the snacks and commented on the unique details of the process of cooking the snacks with precision, as well as the history behind them.

Sharley was pleasantly surprised and overjoyed as though she had met a bosom friend.

Sharley… was truly happy to be alone with this cute child.

Unfortunately, right now, she and Rayne were only cooperating with each other. Just by asking this prince out for personal reasons, Sharley already felt that her actions were against the rules…

However, it did not matter.

Before long, Sharley would become a family with him.

Eternal Night was a neighboring country of Haines. Furthermore, it was a neighboring country with the strongest combat capabilities. It was a good thing for everyone to be able to establish stable diplomatic relations through marriage.

Come to think of it, there should be no reason for the future Emperor of Haines to reject this marriage.

Before long...

Rayne Haines would become a child of hers as well.

After exchanging a few casual pleasantries, Sharley cut to the chase.

"By the way, Your Highness Rayne, what do you think of Cowper?"

Cowper?

Back when he hired the True Ancestors to fight as mercenaries, that woman was the one with the worst mouth and betrayed him the fastest.

However, after she was carefully educated...

Rayne realized that this lass was surprisingly a good dog as well.

Rayne smiled sincerely and said in a serious manner with love, "Cowper is a woman I cherish. I fell in love with her at first sight and developed deep feelings. Her kindness and gentleness moved me deeply. I'm willing to be responsible for her. If Miss Sharley agrees, I hope to marry her as my consort in the future."

Gentleness… kindness?

When Sharley heard that evaluation, the corners of her eyes twitched.

Alright then…

Cowper was indeed quite gentle and kind right now.

Sharley was rather curious as to what Rayne did to Cowper in his absence to cause her to become like this…

However, forget it. It was not important. Sharley did not have to worry much about Cowper. Regarding her children, it was fine as long as they were happy with their choices.

However, it was different for Tyrapotter.

That was the child that Sharley raised personally and her closest daughter.

Therefore, Sharley asked again, "What about Tyrapotter? What do you think of her, Your Highness Rayne?"

Rayne said seriously, "She's a noble person and I respect her very much."

Respect her…

Was that all?

When Sharley recalled her daughter's affectionate gaze, she did not give up. "Your Highness Rayne… do you have feelings for Tyrapotter?"

Rayne was stunned. "Feelings?"

Sharley smiled and confessed truthfully, "Actually, I wanted to ask… Your Highness Rayne, have you considered a future with Tyrapotter?"

Future?

Sharley's words seemed to have tacitly acknowledged the relationship between Rayne and Tyrapotter.

Sharley probed, "I can tell that Tyrapotter likes you very much… I wonder what you think of her? Have you considered taking in an additional consort?"

Although Tyrapotter... could not give birth, at the very least, she could still provide a lot of political benefits just by him marrying her.

This was definitely not a losing deal.

Sharley had never thought of letting her daughter be the Empress.

Sharley was unsure of Rayne's relationships as well. However, in terms of seniority, Goddess Prosperity alone could crush Tyrapotter.

In any case, that child was like a simp.

That girl would probably roll on the ground in joy even if she was Rayne's lover, let alone a consort.

Be it Rayne or Tyrapotter, this marriage should bring about nothing but benefits.

There's no way Rayne would reject it... right?

However, Sharley was wrong.

This mother-in-law had already mentioned her daughter directly and was merely awaiting a single nod from Rayne.

However, Rayne's attitude towards Sharley's suggestion was rather calm.

He was completely indifferent.

"Miss Sharley, there won't be any future between Her Majesty the Vampire Queen and me."

At that moment, he retracted his smile and confessed to Sharley sternly, "You're giving me the greatest recognition by betrothing your daughter to me. I don't mean to embarrass you, but I really don't intend to date Tyrapotter."

"Huh?"

Sharley was stunned and found it unbelievable.

"Your Highness Rayne… don't you like Tyrapotter?"

Rayne shook his head with a solemn attitude. "No, I respect her very much. To be honest, she's the person I respect the most among all the vampires. Tyrapotter's ideals are great. However, in the end, she's still too weak."

Rayne said, "She's not like you and Cowper who can resist the temptation of my blood. I don't want her to degenerate because of me."

Ermmmmmmmmmmmmmmm…

Are you seriously telling me in my face that given Cowper's behavior right now, you're describing that as resisting the temptation of your blood?!

Although Sharley wanted to diss Rayne, she already understood his feelings.

Rayne was afraid that his blood would corrode Tyrapotter's will.

His restraint was the greatest love and protection he could give to Tyrapotter.

However…

Even though she knew that, Sharley still hoped to matchmake Rayne with her daughter.

There was no way Tyrapotter's ideals could be acknowledged. Her sisters, and even Sharley herself, would stop her.

In the past, with Hedwig guarding Eternal Night, the vampires could only rely on Tyrapotter to survive.

However, now that Hedwig had turned into a golden retriever, she would definitely leave after this dispute was over.

The vampires would rise again.

The True Ancestors would return to Eternal Night.

At that time, what should Tyrapotter do?

Therefore… compared to pursuing those illusory and far-reaching ideals…

Sharley hoped that her daughter would obtain practical happiness.

However, just as Sharley was hesitating about how to speak so that Rayne would know her intentions…

What Rayne said next stunned Sharley.

"Actually… Miss Sharley."

Rayne hesitated.

"Compared to the Vampire Queen and Cowper… I like you more."

"Eh?!"

Sharley could not help but exclaim in shock. She was dumbfounded with disbelief written all over her face.

D-Did I hear wrongly just now...

Did this child j-just... say that he liked... me?!

Sharley revealed a flustered smile.

"Y-Your Highness Rayne… are you joking?"