"I'm going to Dibiles to find my brother!"

Wang Yafu was proactive. Once she made up her mind to do something, she would take action on the spot without any delay.

From this perspective of her personality, she clearly differed from her brother who was in the late stages of procrastination.

Wang Yafu was like a fearless young calf charging ahead, and Dracula felt it was his duty to prevent her from doing so.

"Young lady, don't be impulsive."

Dracula reached out from behind and grabbed the target that was about to walk out, putting some effort into lifting her over his head;

As Wang Yafu looked down and walked, she suddenly realized that her short little legs were unknowingly suspended above the ground, completely restricted in movement.

"Big sister, don't stop me, I must find my brother, he's in grave danger right now!"

"Danger? Where does your brother face danger?"

Even though Dracula had never been in love and didn't know how to handle a situation of being "caught in the middle", he still dared to make a promise:

"Young lady, your brother is currently in a phase of 'pain and happiness'. For his and your sake, it's best not to disturb him."

"No, I must go, my brother is in great danger now, he could be in trouble at any time."

"So, why does little sister believe that your brother is in a bad situation? I see he's quite content now."

"Big sister, have you heard of 'Painted Skin'?"

"Painted...skin? What does that mean? Painting on paper with paintbrushes, or on someone's skin?"

"Big sister, in my hometown, there is a kind of demon; it can transform into the appearance of a beautiful girl to deceive some very foolish and naive boys."

"In your hometown, that kind of demon that deceives men is called 'Painted Skin'?"

Suddenly, Dracula felt he gained a lot of knowledge and realized more clearly:

The place where Wang Yafu was born and raised was indeed quite extraordinary.

"But how does this so-called 'Painted Skin' relate to you going to rescue your brother?"

"It's a big deal."

After Dracula put her down, Wang Yafu raised her hands high and drew a large circle, as if emphasizing something with that gesture.

"Big sister, you don't know: my brother has always been unpopular, and the fact that he is now surrounded and entangled by three girls definitely has only one reasonable explanation."

"The explanation little sister is thinking of, could it be..."

"Yes! Those three beautiful girls are definitely demons like 'Painted Skin'!"

Apart from this explanation, Wang Yafu really couldn't think of:

How her brother, who had no luck with the opposite sex, could suddenly become a hot commodity in this otherworldly place.

Wang Yafu just couldn’t believe it:

Besides herself, there was no other girl who could genuinely like her brother and would innocently stay by his side.

The convergence of two stubborn thoughts led this young girl to firmly believe:

Her brother was definitely being deceived by the female demons!

"There's no way, even though he's a worthless brother, as his sister, I will never abandon him."

Through the answers that she believed unquestionably, Dracula vaguely realized:

After the initial shock, Wang Yafu shook off his confusion and, while freeing himself from the dilemma, inadvertently stumbled into another dead end.

It was almost impossible to dispel this stubborn misunderstanding of the young girl;

Moreover, Dracula found it troublesome and, after a short sigh, opted for a straightforward abandonment.

"Alright, little sister, worried about your brother's intention, 'sister' truly understands," he said.

"Big sister understands? Does that mean you won't stop me next?" she asked.

Of course not!

One must understand that even though Dracula gave up on clearing the misunderstanding, it didn't mean that he would relent and allow a ten-year-old girl to travel thousands of miles to a distant place without protection.

Just think about it:

Along the way, there are all sorts of monsters and traffickers that are enough to end the journey of this "little traveler."

It can be said:

Even if Dracula abandoned the task of clearing the misunderstanding, it did not mean that he would allow a ten-year-old to journey alone towards a distant land to find her loved ones.

Without external help, even if Wang Yafu had nine lives to spend carelessly like a cat, he would still not make it to the end!

Regarding these cruel realities, Dracula was fully aware and thus determined to do all he could to stop her, even if it was just temporary.

"Little sister, do you want to find your brother as soon as possible?" Knowing the situation with the "Magic Mirror," Dracula held a high position in Wang Yafu's heart and his words carried weight.

The evidence was that upon being asked, Wang Yafu immediately took the bait and asked, "Does big sister have a good solution to help me?"

"Yes, a good one indeed. If little sister becomes the new queen of the Blood Clan, she can find her brother faster," Dracula explained.

Dracula further elaborated:

Dibiles was a densely populated country, and finding just one person there would be extremely difficult for Wang Yafu;

If she could only rely on herself, in the worst case scenario, she might not find him for several years.

However, if she became the new queen of the Blood Clan, the situation would be completely different.

At that point, she could mobilize the entire clan for a "carpet search";

This way, the efficiency of finding someone would be hundreds or even tens of times higher.

She could even use her new royal status to negotiate with the Empress of Dibiles politically, greatly shortening the search time.

In conclusion:

"All those countless advantages can only be utilized once little sister has the 'queen' status."

After Dracula's eloquent analysis, Wang Yafu was greatly moved and his resolve began to waver.

"But, but!" Wang Yafu still had one last worry:

"The female monsters are very scary here. If I procrastinate, by the time I become the 'queen,' won't my brother be reduced to just a pile of bones?"

Wang Yafu then spread out his hands, raised all ten fingers, assumed a fierce tiger-like posture, and even roared a convincing "roar."

The main purpose of this action is for her to emphasize to Dracula:

The female monster known as "Painted Skin," and the most ferocious "Tiger King," are equally terrifying.

Standing casually, Dracula calmly watched Wang Yafu's performance, thinking:

Little sister is quite interesting;

On her body, he first saw a groundhog, then a calf, and finally the shadow of a young tiger with unformed teeth...

Watching her performance, Dracula felt a top-notch healing effect both mentally and physically.

On the other side:

Wang Yafu was unaware that the "elder sister" in front of her was looking at her with the eyes of examining small animals, repeating her worry:

'During the time I am the "king," if anything happens to my brother, I will never forgive myself!'

'Your brother will be fine.'

In an instant, Dracula informed Wang Yafu:

'The local "Painted Skins" have a slightly different understanding from little sister: they may moderately absorb the target's essence, but never harm the target, otherwise it will be like "killing the goose that lays the golden eggs!"'

Why did Dracula suddenly become so knowledgeable about "Painted Skin"?

In fact, this is just an illusion.

He simply deduced the nature of creatures like "Painted Skin" from the intelligence he had received earlier, which is similar to seductive demons who feed on human essence, like distant relatives.

Since "Painted Skin" can be considered a "close relative" of seductive demons, then:

Dracula boldly inferred that with a flawless conclusion for reassurance, there was nothing unreasonable.

Under Dracula's persuasive tone, Wang Yafu gradually accepted that viewpoint, and finally asked one more question:

'Can elder sister guarantee that my brother will only be "squeezed" by those monsters and won't be in any danger?'

'I can guarantee! Trust "sister," you won't be wrong.'

With the assurance of a trustworthy source, the "meteorite" hanging in Wang Yafu's heart could finally be put down.

In the end:

Wang Yafu heeded the advice and no longer rushed off to Dibiles;

But that's not all:

She decided to channel the unused energy into another field.

'Elder sister, I will now obtain the "Crimson Protection" and become the new king of the bloodline. Let's get going!'

Just as the waves were settling, and Dracula had not yet had a chance to catch his breath, he was pulled forward by little sister, ready to be taken to the next destination.

(In a low voice) 'Well, as long as little sister is not dispirited, or wearing a frown, I should be content.'

Thinking of this, Dracula lightened up, and followed Wang Yafu out of the castle with quick steps.

As they departed, the "Magic Mirror" was also taken along.

Apart from its value after being sold, the Magic Mirror served another important purpose:

Considering the birth of a new king in the bloodline was a monumental event, it could not be decided solely based on the prophecy of the ancestors.

Whenever faced with such a momentous decision, the heads of the "Thirteen Clans" would gather in the capital city;

There, the proposal for the birth of a new king would be decided through voting on whether to approve it.

However, on the side of the Second Clan:

The Duke had fallen into a prolonged coma and was unable to wake up in the short term, let alone travel to the capital.

So, Dracula brought the "Illusion Mirror" along. If questioned later, she would answer like this:

"The Duke does not wish to leave, but he has agreed to the proposal to elect a new king. This mirror is the proof he bestowed!"

Dark, oh so dark...

"Sister, don't drag your feet, let's go faster."

In the rare sunny weather within the clan, under the comforting sunlight, a young girl danced and moved gracefully like a butterfly.