Luckily I was able to find a small restaurant that serves coffee or at least a magical variant of coffee, but the thing I noticed was that the liquid was thicker and richer in mana, the shop was small, but a lot of people passed by to buy bottles of coffee and sweets.
“I see you like coffee too, you don’t see many people your age who like it.”
An elderly woman sits at the same table as me, she’s a Vampire, but she’s disguising herself as an old woman in her 60s or 70s.
“I like this coffee, but I think it would be better if it was a little sweeter.” (I)
“A childlike palate from what I see.”
I try to read that person’s Aura but I found that I can’t, in fact, if I can’t even feel that person’s presence, if I close my eyes it would be like I’m alone, I’ve never met someone who could completely hide from my senses beyond Elf Queen Luthien and the spirit of the World Tree Luth.
“(This person is not someone simple, I only realized he was a Vampire because of my instinct, maybe because I’m a Vampire Patriarch, or maybe because I’m Selene’s son.)” (I)
“(Also I just realized that his appearance must be fake because his fangs aren’t showing and as far as I know Vampires don’t age.)” (I)
“Who are you?” (I)
“My name is Margareth, I’m just a vacation housekeeper.” (Margareth)
“I’m sorry if I don’t believe you, I don’t usually trust what people in disguises say.” (I)
“But you know I’m not lying, the disguise is just to avoid unnecessary trouble.” (Margareth)
“(She noticed me in addition to knowing about my moon element that allows me to see through lies.)” (Nix)
It seems my luck is as bad as ever, I can’t even go for coffee in an underground tourist city without bumping into someone troublesome.
Sigh
“Why are you talking to me if you’re on vacation?” (I)
“I found you interesting and as your Familiars are showing up one by one it just makes me more impressed.” (Margareth)
“(She noticed me, besides I can’t feel her aura.)” (Ragnar)
“(She knows I’m inside her clothes.)” (Sakura)
As soon as this woman appeared I warned my Familiars who came running to me, Nix went through the Spirits’ gate and brought Sakura with her, Sakura appeared in a vine shape that passed through the opening under my pants and climbed inside my clothes up to my arm for a surprise attack if necessary, but it looks like this woman has noticed her too.
What surprised me was that Ragnar who has the best understanding and control over his Aura cannot feel this woman, this indicates one of two possibilities, this woman could be much stronger than I am able to imagine or her Aura control is greater than Ragnar, which would be an absurd idea, but I’m more inclined to believe the second option since I don’t know her age and Vampires are immortal.
“I already told you I’m not going to do anything, I just thought you were interesting, so if possible tell your strange Fairy not to cause a commotion.” (Margareth)
“Layla, calm down.” (I)
“Fine, but if she attacks first it’s your fault.” (Layla)
“I have a feeling that if she wanted to do something, none of us would be able to stop it.” (I)
“I won’t do anything, this is the first time we’ve met and I have no reason to be her enemy.” (Margareth)
“(Everything she’s been saying is true.)” (Nix)
“You mean it’s just a coincidence that I found you?” (I) .
“All I want is a hot drink and pleasant conversation.” (Margareth)
She didn’t answer my question, which can already be considered an answer.
———-
I spent a few minutes talking about this city with Margareth, we talked about the lights that resemble stars in the tome of the cave and about the beauty of the lava waterfall, we also talked about the taste of coffee and she told me what she knew about the plant used to make this coffee.
She even gave me some seeds when I asked if she would have it, she told me that the plant the coffee comes from is a peaceful plant type monster, but only from the 2nd generation just like all other monsters.
After a little chat Margareth got up and left, with a smile on her face, I’ve never seen her true appearance, but I would recognize those eyes if I ever saw them again.
Someone’s eyes always tell the truth about the person, there are no lies in the look, no masks in the look, everything can be seen about a person through their eyes if you know how to look.
Margareth had a look that told an old story showing that she must be very old, her eyes had wisdom, intelligence, kindness, and happiness.
She looks like Freya in many ways, but she has much more life experience, I know she was a Vampire and that she had a reason to be here, but unfortunately I can’t tell her intentions.
I just hope that’s why Margareth came to me, it’s not anything that puts me or those close to me in danger.
———–
Pov Margareth:
I was sitting on top of the mountain watching the lava flow down the side and fall into the hole that leads to the City of Stars, I close my eyes while meditating holding the red crystal in my necklace that I keep hidden inside my clothes.
During my meditation, I enter a state similar to dreaming, in my dream I see the silhouette of my lady whom I have served for millennia.
“I met him today, my lady.” (I)
“He’s a very interesting person, he’s got some very unusual Familiars, plus his companions are also varied and fun from what I’ve observed.” (I)
“He seems like someone smart, but seems to be having a hard time with the changes he’s going through, but that’s normal for a Vampire in their early years, his case is just a madman more troublesome to deal with being an Outsider, but I have the impression that it is managing to find its own way.” (I)
“He’s not ready yet, but I don’t think we’ll have to wait long until you meet your little brother.” (I)