Blood Awakening: The Strongest Hybrid and His Vampire Bride

Chapter 316: Opening Night - The Weekend Ball Begins!

The week of relaxation ended before Nikolai could blink, and he suddenly found himself sitting beside his father, about to have his outfit and makeup done. ʼI canʼt believe a grown man needs makeup...ʼ However, because his father was having it done, he didnʼt allow Nikolai to escape this fate.

ʼMother... what do you think?ʼ

[Oh my gosh, my two special boys look so handsome tonight!]

Elizabethʼs voice echoed in his mind.

The pink figure sat opposite them while the maids began applying products and measuring clothes for last-minute adjustments. Nikolaiʼs suit was to be a grey-black with a black shirt and white tie. Meanwhile, his father Ivanʼs outfit was pure white with black accented and gold buttons.

ʼItʼs so strange... This is one of the rare times Iʼm actually wearing different clothes compared to usual.ʼ

[You look great, I mean... how cute you both look with slicked-back hair and trimmed eyebrows!]

His motherʼs affectionate words continued while the maids quietly worked on them both.

Suddenly, the door opened, and in walked a tall and beautiful woman with flowing black hair. Nikolaiʼs heart jumped out of his chest as he stared at her.

With a long, red dress, it draped across her elegant figure, and showed her beautiful, toned arms and shoulders. The top of the dress was a modest v-shape that dropped below her collarbones.

”N-Nagisa?!”

This was Nikitaʼs mother... she wore such an elegant and sensual outfit that Nikolai felt it a crime to look.

”Oh? Is the little wolf embarrassed when seeing his mother-in-law dressed up?”

[Mother doesnʼt blame you; Nagisa looks so pretty!]

Elizabeth agreed with Nikitaʼs mother. However, Nikolai couldnʼt help but feel a little awkward. It was one thing for him to see another guyʼs wife in such an indecent way.

ʼDmitri is such a lucky man.ʼ

”Hmmm, why are you all dressed up? Is that idiot coming tonight?” Ivan spoke with a flat tone, his eyes not even phased by Nagisaʼs beauty and racy outfit.

”Whereʼs the little one?” He followed up, clearly asking about Nikita.

”Oh... she was nervous because of her increased size and didnʼt want Nikolai to see her before she was ready. How cute, right?”

[I know... Nikita is so precious!]

Ivan gazed at his son, then back to Nagisa and scoffed. ”Well, itʼs strange that something so cute came from you and that fool.”

Nagisa rolled her eyes at Ivanʼs remark and turned her attention back to Nikolai.

”Little Wolf, are you ready to see my beautiful daughter dressed up?”

Nikolai took a deep breath before gazing at Nagisa, who winked at him with a mischievous smile.

”Yes,” Nikolai answered confidently. His eyes were no longer avoiding Nagisaʼs body and instead filled with anticipation and excitement.

”Phew... what could they be holding this ball for, though.”

”Isnʼt it for the new patriarch?” Ivan muttered, but he flicked his narrowed gaze to Nikolai.

The pair spent several hours each day researching the past and history of each clan, and looked into other various issues that the Nosferatu clan insisted on getting involved with.

ʼI wonder why they even invited our family...ʼ Nikolai pondered.

Suddenly, the two maids who had been preparing both Ivan and Nikolai bowed deeply before leaving. It was as if a switch had been flipped, and the three were now alone in the room.

”It seems youʼre both ready... shall we go meet the beautiful young women who want to accompany your handsome son, Ivan?”

The two men looked at one another and then proceeded behind Nagisa as they made their way to the main hall.

Tonight, the maids and staff were fully prepared for an all-out war.

Because members of the daywalkers would also be attending the meeting, it seemed dangerous for the Moonlight Alliance to take it too easily; there were even rumours that the SSS would be sending some of their senior members to increase chances of peace between the supernaturals and humans.

”Are you nervous, Nikolai?” Ivan asked his son as they walked down the hallway.

Outside the windows, countless vehicles awaited them.

Even his grandfather and the council members would join them for this ball tonight. Most of their partners would be attending, so it was safe to assume they were all busy elsewhere.

ʼSomehow, I am nervous...ʼ

Nikolai didnʼt respond to his father, but nodded.

[I see... you are so cute~]

Elizabethʼs voice teased his mind.

ʼOh yeah... How come youʼre not attending the ball with everyone, Mother?ʼ

He still wanted to know her answer regarding the body he managed to supply for her; another woman who had eluded him for the past week was the mermaid who stood at the entrance, wearing a beautiful black dress that exposed her shoulders.

Her long hair had been neatly combed back, tied, and draped over one shoulder.

”Amphitrite!”

”Ah, young master, you look so dashing tonight.” Amphitrite bowed her head slightly with a smile.

Nikolai felt another sense of shock looking at the beautiful woman, unable to deny that her new body was close to perfection.

Since he started dating the other women, she seemed to lock herself up researching with Elizabeth...

ʼI never expected her to keep her promise so well.ʼ

”You look beautiful, Amphitrite.”

She smiled in response. ”Thank you, Nikolai. You have done a great deal, and Iʼm forever grateful to you.”

”Oh, to be young again, donʼt you agree, Nagisa?”

”Well... it is a little amusing.”

Nagisa and Ivan watched the pair with irritating smirks that made Nikolai nervous, and because he wanted to ask more about her progress, it made Nikolai act a little awkward.

”Dad, shouldnʼt you go and see if Aunt Adela and Karoline are doing well?” Nikolaiʼs words made Nagisa turn around and then look over at Ivan.

”How funny, right? I donʼt even have to be present, and he can still make me feel like crap,” Ivan said with a wry grin on his face.

”Hahaha, oh Ivan... those two girls are so much fun, letʼs go see! I havenʼt met Adela in such a while.”

Nagisa laughed and pulled Ivan by the arm, leaving Nikolai with Amphitrite as they walked down the long hallway, but Nikolai couldnʼt help but feel his aim was seen through by the witch as she winked at him and pulled a funny face while dragging his father.

[Oh my, your father is still no good against Nagisa... he always used to lose when they fought in the past too]

”Hey, is it really true you canʼt attend?” Nikolai turned around and faced Amphitrite. ”Well... did you get an invite?” He didnʼt know how to treat this ancient mermaid queen as she only looked like a pretty young woman now.

”Well... not exactly,” Amphitrite answered with a faint smile.

”What do you mean?”

”It seems there were a few invitations that went missing~ ehehe.”

”Youʼre too sneaky...” Nikolai sighed as he heard the womanʼs excuse.

ʼI didnʼt know she could be so childish.ʼ

”What about the progress with Motherʼs revival?” Nikolaiʼs hushed voice barely left his lips as the servants and staff might hear lingering words if spoken aloud.

”Hmmm...” Amphitrite tapped her chin in thought, before her expression grew serious, and she leaned over to whisper in Nikolaiʼs ear.

”I need a little more preparation before we start the ritual... but It should be perfect.”

”Do you really mean it?”

ʼIs she serious?ʼ

His heart began racing at the idea that he could finally help his mother live again.

[Nikolai...]

Elizabethʼs phantom hovered behind them while covering her lips. She never used to believe his words, and for now, this form was fine; she just wanted to see him mature and then... Elizabeth became greedier to live; she wanted to touch her husbandʼs cheek, to hug Nikolai when he failed or needed help.

[Maybe, it will work...]

A sense of excitement and desire flickered in her ghostly eyes, while Nikolai took Amphitriteʼs hand and escorted her into the main room.

”Letʼs go together, this will ensure you avoid any serious issues.”

”T-Thank you, Nikolai.”

As they walked down the long hallways, Nikolai noticed how even the servants and maids dressed more appropriately tonight. He could see their sparkling uniforms and beautiful makeup...

They entered the main hall, and Nikolai couldnʼt help but frown, as many members of the council and other members of the alliance had already started drinking.

”I wonder if this weekend will pass without issues...”

The ball would be held on an island just to the west of S-Kingdom, a private land owned by the Nosferatu family and large enough to host events and balls like tonight without alerting the public.

ʼThe problem is... what if a war breaks out?ʼ

There wouldnʼt be anywhere to escape; leaving the island would need a boat or plane... something that might be difficult to procure if the Nosferatu attacks the mainland at the same time.

ʼThatʼs why I wanted to warn grandfather... but the people here are already drinking!ʼ