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“Ughhh…”

Roused by the sound of the alarm on an early evening.

Despite the sun still hanging in the western sky, my body felt unusually refreshed.

It almost felt like I wouldn’t die even if I basked in the sunlight right now.

But not particularly keen on testing that theory, I quietly got up from bed.

“…Oh no, this is bad.”

I sighed heavily while looking at the textbooks on the desk.

Where did the determination to study hard during the holidays go? Why am I left with mediocre results?

Anticipating poor outcomes in the upcoming final exams following the midterms, I closed the textbook in front of me and shook my head.

“Well… It’ll work out somehow.”

I’ll manage to cram and resolve things next weekend.

Sorting through my complicated thoughts, I slowly began preparing for work.

“…Oh, right. I need to conduct an experiment.”

Tasting human blood for the first time.

Just the fact that I welcomed the usually tiresome evening meal so refreshingly hinted at other potential benefits.

Moreover, didn’t the Nosferatu vampire who visited me last time mention something?

That most minor weaknesses could be covered just by consuming human blood.

Honestly, I didn’t want to confirm this information by seeking it from the Nosferatu.

Why do Arctic foxes and desert foxes, as well as native Korean foxes, each possess different characteristics?

Knowing that some weaknesses are neutralized, they can still vary depending on the living environment.

Since there was still plenty of time before heading to the cocktail bar, I paused my preparations for work and started the experiment.

“Looks like another hellish revelation awaits…”

The first thing I experimented with, naturally, was the sunlight reaction.

Through the blackout curtains, I cautiously extended my hand towards the faint sunlight filtering in.

And then…

Sizzle…

“Aaaargh!!!”

Not as blazing as last time, but my pale skin slowly reddened.

I quickly withdrew my hand, blowing on the back of it.

“…Seems like I can’t overcome sunlight for now.”

As Nosferatu said, it seems major weaknesses cannot be overcome even by consuming human blood.

Following the sunlight reaction, I experimented with other weaknesses one by one.

The results made me realize that most of the information provided by the Nosferatu vampire was indeed accurate.

While unsure about garlic and crosses, it was clear that I couldn’t withstand sunlight and silver.

Sunlight merely extended the time before death exponentially, but burning remained a risk.

Regarding silver, when I touched it barehanded, the rate of necrosis significantly slowed down.

Although there was improvement, avoiding them altogether was still the best option if possible.

I noted these weaknesses in my memo app with the label “Danger.”

As for the remaining weaknesses…

What can I say? They were all nullified.

Now I could move even when touching running water.

No longer did spilled grains of rice trigger any counting compulsion.

Even pushing needles or thorns near my nose didn’t faze me at all.

A vampire that can’t be harmed unless it’s sunlight or silver…!

Honestly, at this point, can’t we say they’re no longer a cursed species?

Feeling overflowing joy, I immediately began writing a post on the community board.

[Do not call vampires derogatory terms anymore.]

Author: Gabokchi.

As of today, I have overcome all weaknesses except sunlight and silver.

Listen well, “inferior species.”

A vampire who has conquered weaknesses is superior to any other species!

Flying hamster?

Blood-sucking flea?

Forget the pathetic vampires you’ve seen so far.

If you throw garlic at me… I’ll devour it in front of you, bringing dreadful despair.

As for needles, I’ll casually catch and toss them elsewhere!

Cross? I even sang hymns myself. After all, I used to be a Christian.

Whew… It’s important, so I’ll say it again.

Never treat vampires like those Pixie idiots or other bastard races.

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– …is written here?

– Only wrote down hopes, idiot ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

– Hey, what did the vampire do wrong today? Stop messing around and go to sleep;;

– ??? : Brother, why is this guy smiling?

– It’s too hot, so I lost my mind…

– Wow, I envy you (looking at the elf)

– Haven’t woken up fully yet? Ah, it must be a tiring time.

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“Yeah, laugh as much as you want… Just because you mock us doesn’t change the truth!”

Still in front of the mirror, only clothes visible.

As I stood there with my hand on my waist, Jaehyuk opened the door without knocking and started lecturing me.

“Stop talking nonsense and get ready for work quickly. It’s almost time to leave, what are you doing without even showering?”

“Oh? Yeah, sorry… I’ll get ready quickly.”

Checking the time, there was roughly thirty minutes left until I had to leave for work.

If it were before I became a vampire and needed to drink blood, starting preparations now would have been too late, but who am I now?

A ‘night noble’ who has moved past drinking Jaehyuk’s blood and the shabby state.

Taking a normal shower for the first time since becoming a vampire.

Thanks to skipping the tedious half-bath, I was able to finish getting ready before the time I had to leave.

“It’s the first time work feels this happy.”

My daily life dramatically changed after just drinking human blood once.

Lost in happiness, one worry slowly crept up.

“…How can I go back to how things were before?”

There may be people who haven’t watched adult videos at all, but once you’ve seen one, it’s hard to resist.

Drinking bland blood in the middle, then experiencing Jaehyuk’s blood that was fresh, warm, and exhilarating.

Not having to worry about weaknesses and living comfortably and pleasantly…

I no longer wanted to drink bland blood.

I wanted to drink the blood of the person walking beside me.

“Sigh…”

Glancing briefly at Jaehyuk, I vigorously shook my head.

…I should have endured the thirst somehow yesterday and come back to drink bland blood.

Damn it, now he looks more like prey than a friend!!!

Trying to avert my gaze, saliva kept flowing involuntarily.

Clutching my hands, suppressing desire, Jaehyuk spoke in a weak voice.

“Miss… Did I drink too much blood yesterday? Why is my left hand so weak?”

“…Maybe you spent too much enjoyable time with your left hand yesterday? I didn’t drink much, really! It was just a slight taste!”

I don’t know how he felt, but from what I remember, it was just a light sip.

I didn’t jab my fangs in and suck vigorously; I just licked the blood that flowed slowly.

If someone hears this without knowing, they might think I gulped down gushing blood.

Despite making a fierce face and grimacing, I couldn’t help but avoid the following actions.

“…Don’t you think the hole is a bit big for just a taste? If I keep biting there, my arm might fall apart.”

“W-well… What if I keep biting the same spot? If you think it looks gruesome, I can choose a part of the body that’s not easily visible to others…”

“I don’t recall ever saying I’d let you drink faster.”

“…”

It was more depressing to hear that now, after realizing I had become a vampire and couldn’t eat garlic.

…Go back to the days of drinking bland blood?

Enduring pain in a narrow straw, panicking at needles, those pathetic times?

Tears welled up involuntarily in my eyes, and the guy was startled, trying to calm me down.

“Oh, why are you suddenly crying? Is it really that sad not being able to suck my blood?”

“Sob… It’s fine, you don’t have to. I’ll keep living… struggling like this.”

“Hey, if you say it like that, it makes me feel like a bad guy! Ugh, forget it… I’ll let you suck my blood. That should do, right?”

“…Really?”

With a bright smile, he gazed lovingly at the bite marks on my arm, then hesitated and stepped back, withdrawing.

But his confusion was short-lived as he soon pulled out a brilliant conversational tool from his pocket, exhaling deeply.

“Role reversal… Ugh, I must be an idiot for worrying even for a moment. You’re really hopeless, Han Jiwu.”

“Huff, can’t use flattery anymore? Just get staked quietly.”

“I can’t do that even if I wanted to. And watch your choice of words, dude. People might misunderstand.”

Upon hearing that flattery was futile, he swiftly changed his conversational tactic.

Confirming the change, I reluctantly raised both hands in surrender.

…I distinctly remember hiding a silver chopstick somewhere while experimenting, but where did that come from?

Failed bloodsucking, leaving me incredibly frustrated.

I thought chatting with guests at the cocktail bar would ease this annoyance a bit.

“I finally found you! The Wood Slayer!!!”

Seeing the uninvited guest who appeared out of nowhere, my previous thoughts evaporated.

…Why is that jerk here?

I thought I wouldn’t encounter him if I didn’t go to school, damn it.

Today’s business doesn’t seem like it will be easy at all.

“Will you be ordering, sir?”

I handed the menu to the elf jerk with a smile for customer service.

If you’re going to do something stupid.

Please do it quickly.

And get out fast.