Chapter 113: Saving the Tsundere Ruthless Blood Hunter 08

【Ding! Trigger side quest: Please let the villain successfully participate in the Rose Banquet, and protect him from losing his heart fragment.】

Jin Chen had just brought Chu Tang back to the room to rest when he heard the system issue a quest.

He sat on the sofa in Chu Tang's master bedroom, his gaze toward the washroom in the side hall, lowering his eyes in thought.

In the original plot, although Chu Tang also participated in the Rose Banquet, he was used by Woerke as a human shield for Chu Yun.

Later, moreover, because he was forced to block damage for Chu Yun, the island's monsters gouged out a piece of his heart flesh.

From then on, that was the turning point when Chu Tang began his revenge.

Chu Tang walked out wearing the nightgown Jin Chen had specially prepared, carrying a hint of moisture.

This nightgown was specially made by the royal family, entirely woven from silkworm silk raised in the Nether Moon Forest; the style is not complex, only a tight hidden buckle at the waist, outlining the youth's slender figure.

He grew up rough in the Chu family, always alternating between full and hungry, but here he was being well-fed by Jin Chen, a feeling that made Chu Tang feel strange.

Before he could figure it out, Chu Tang saw Jin Chen sitting on the sofa, looking thoughtful.

"Little Tang, do you want to attend the Rose Banquet in a while?"

Jin Chen pulled the boy's hand over and asked gently.

"Rose Banquet," Chu Tang of course knew what it was—a banquet that noble human families flock to.

But that wasn't why Chu Tang wanted to go; rather, a few days ago the Chu family sent a secret letter saying they had a clue about the killer who murdered his parents on Nether Slay Island.

Chu Tang pressed his lips, "Yes."

Without breaking free of Jin Chen's hand, he instead straightened his body and looked down at him from above.

"I want to go."

"How earnest."

Jin Chen raised his eyebrows, then suddenly pulled the boy into his embrace, one hand restraining him, the other gently pinching his chin, the pad of his finger rubbing.

"For the Rose Banquet, either you're from a noble family, or you directly get an inner ticket; Little Tang, why not bribe me?"

He spoke in a teasing tone.

Chu Tang blinked, said nothing, but his breath hitched.

Jin Chen leaned forward, his eyes always fixed on the boy, the distance between them growing ever closer.

An ambiguous atmosphere spread throughout the master bedroom.

Finally, their lips touched.

He thought that would be enough, but just as Chu Tang tried to turn his head, Jin Chen pried open his teeth and plunged in deeply.

He startled, began to struggle, raising his arm to chop at Jin Chen's neck, but his hand was suddenly seized, pulled down, and forced to interlock fingers.

He then bent his knee to strike, but Jin Chen easily shifted slightly aside, missing him, and instead threw off his balance, causing him to topple backward.

"Mm!"

The two rolled around on the sofa once; Jin Chen promptly stabilized his posture and fully embraced the boy.

In a posture with legs spread, sitting on the thigh.

Throughout the process, their lips never parted; Chu Tang could even feel his own tongue going numb.

Their kiss felt like a fight.

Jin Chen finally released him, his smile satisfied, his fingertip wiping the sheen from the boy's lips.

"I'm very satisfied with this bribe."

"Bastard!"

Chu Tang, furious, drew the dagger he kept under his pillow from the bedside table beside the sofa, pressing it to Jin Chen's neck, his breath still ragged.

"You're shameless!"

"I do have a face." Jin Chen smiled, bringing his face close, "Look, how handsome."

He paid no heed to the dagger pressed against his own neck.

"You… shameless!"

Chu Tang wanted to exert force, but he could never bring himself to do it—this feeling was unprecedented; he actually felt soft-hearted toward a rogue blood clan he'd only known for a few days!

No, cannot be soft-hearted……

"Alright, alright, don't be angry."

Jin Chen gently patted the boy's back, "I was wrong……hiss."

His words cut off abruptly, replaced by the sound of a blade piercing flesh.

He lowered his head, looking at his own chest.

The dagger had sunk in several minutes, blood instantly spilling out.

"No way, my wife really means it."

Chu Tang quickly rose to his feet, pulled out the dagger, a flicker of complex emotion crossing his eyes, fingertips trembling, he drew a deep breath, pretended nothing was wrong, lifted his chin, and looked at Jin Chen.

This was his expression when extremely sensitive.

It seemed as if, whenever Jin Chen made any counter move, he would immediately rush forward to oppose.

Jin Chen lightly touched the wound; it wasn't deep, but the Blood Hunter's weapon, even if not silver, would affect the blood clan—let alone that tonight he was already troubled by the full moon night.

He lifted his gaze, meeting Chu Tang's eyes.

"Can't bring yourself to be ruthless?"

Chu Tang clenched his fist, "This is a warning—don't let there be a next time."

"Oh no, oh no, I'm about to faint—fainting in my wife's bedroom would be so embarrassing!"

Jin Chen took a deep breath, his face somewhat tense from dizziness.

"The banquet starts in five days; you'll go with me."

Having quickly said that, he hurriedly turned and left the room.

If he lingers any longer, he'll faint right away!

Why didn't Jin Chen retaliate?

Watching his departing back, Chu Tang's heart jolted.

Is he just not caring about himself anymore?

After a long while.

The dagger fell to the ground.

The youth's eyes flickered, his eye sockets tinged with red, and a sore feeling rose in his heart.

He sat back on the Sofa, curling up, as if he felt utterly unsafe.

Jin Chen returned to his bedroom, feeling for the first time how inconvenient it was to live in the castle.

Just to get to sleep he has to walk so far! And there's no elevator!

His complexion grew ever paler; he hurriedly finished washing up and then flung himself onto the coffin bed.

He clasped his hands over his chest, closed his eyes, and fell into a deep sleep.

0731: ……

Although he knows this is the weakness period after the full moon night, the Host really looks accustomed to sleeping like a corpse.

【Detected Villain Heartthrob Value +10, total 30!】

0731 scratched his data head in puzzlement: How did the Little Pitiful One stabbing the Host actually increase the Heartbeat Value?

——

The next day, Chu Tang was still thinking about how to face Jin Chen during breakfast.

But he never expected that person not to even show up at the dining hall.

Looking at the empty head seat, Chu Tang lowered his gaze and asked the servant who brought the meal.

「Jin... Lanseluote? 」

「Your Highness is unwell today and hasn't risen; Your Highness experiences a weakness period after the full moon night, Young Master Chu need not worry. 」

The servant placed his right hand over his chest in reply and left the dining hall.

Weakness period.

That stab from last night...

Chu Tang's chewing slowed more and more, and he stared blankly at his plate.

This is the least appetizing meal he has had since arriving at the castle.

Obviously the food comes from Jin Chen's well-stocked kitchen, meant to be exquisite every meal; though the food was originally delicious, today it tastes especially bland.

He set down his chopsticks, and a servant immediately entered.

「Have you finished your meal? 」

「Hmm. 」

「Your Highness said this morning that if you feel bored, you can tour the castle or take a walk in the forest in front of it, but don't go too far—it's dangerous in there. 」

Several servants quickly tidied up, saying to Chu Tang as they worked:

This is the kind of human who can calm Lanseluote Your Highness down—indeed, he could be considered a great hero of their castle.

Touring the castle just happens to provide a chance to find clues.

Chu Tang reluctantly mustered a bit of thought.