Nameless King

"Sure, I'll walk you through, one second." Kuno said and took the lotus girl on his back. He didn't kill her, instead he took her hostage.

"And you're pretty merciful. I thought you'd take advantage of the situation and finish her off."

"That's an order. We're not allowed to kill them, only on special occasions. Of course, you'll hear all about it a little later if my brother wants to talk to you." Kuno muttered and headed forward.

They made their way through the dense layers of lianas, and Wain could smell the bloody smell gradually intensifying.

'I was finally able to make progress in raising my blood purity, though not by much. This lotus was only the beginning, something more impressive lies ahead of me.'

Wain decided to look at the Titles he had received.

[One Who Felt the Blood

You have learned what Blood Essence is, and now you better understand the meaning of blood and its purpose.

Blood is both a sign of life and a sign of death.

*There is a possibility that your blood will temporarily awaken under special conditions. This can happen during a blood purity boost or in a mortal battle].

[Crossing the Line

Your blood purity has risen above 50%. Your attacks are stronger, your skin is more robust, and your instincts are sharper. The next time you metamorphose, the effect will be greater.]

'I see. It seemed strange that I felt unaccustomed after absorbing the Blood Lotus, I thought it was a side effect, but now it is clear. I'm adapting to the new possibilities.'

Wain had heard many times about how important blood purity was, but he could not fully understand it. Until recently, he was unaware that blood purity existed and that it mattered. For some people, like Edena, it was deadly important.

Whooooosh.

Kuno sliced through the massive vines, and they entered the Rose District.

Immediately the lovely smells of many flowers headed toward them, replacing the unpleasant stench of the plants in the passageway.

The Rose District was the best and most beautiful place in Virfal. Much of the city was covered with various estates of influential families, stores, and luxurious restaurants.

Flowers grew in the city streets and houses, blending harmoniously into the overall picture.

In the center was a massive statue that could be seen from anywhere in the city. For this was what Feno so wanted to get here, it was the Statue of the Hero. It depicted a hero with a long sword pointing upward. There was a noble and pleasant aura emanating from the Statue of the Hero.

"It's beautiful. Is this the famous Statue of the Hero?" Eva asked.

"Yes. There was a war a long time ago, and if not for the Hero, Virfal would have been destroyed. Like every other citizen of the city, I am grateful to the hero for his deeds."

"But, if this statue and the hero's identity are so important, why is it in the Rose District? That's where the least number of people live."  For Eva, it seemed unfair. It was hard for her to look at Feno when he thought he could not see the Statue of the Hero. His face darkened, and he looked miserable.

"Some made this decision of the powerful families. There has been much debate on the subject, but the nobles still haven't come to anything concrete, so the Statue of the Hero continues to remain in the fifth district."

"I see. Where is the Scarlet Rose Family's estate?"

"There." Kuno pointed to a massive estate in the distance, around which were many spiky vines with roses growing on them.

"Go ahead, then." Wain uttered and headed that way.

...

Many people noticed them as they walked through the Rose District, especially the girl on Kuno's back. From the eyes of the residents, Wain and Eva realized that they were aware of the situation. Some looked condemning Kuno's actions, and some supported him, opinions differed.

They reached the manor, and Kuno led Wain and Eva into the hall. The maids greeted them courteously.

The inside was luxurious and beautiful. The main attribute of most of the decorations were roses, scarlet petals, or elegant thorns. This was typical of any noble family in the fifth district. Everyone tried to show their importance and increase the prominence of their symbol.

"Kuno, you're back" A tall girl with long hair and a small rosebud on the back of her head entered the hall.

"Ah, sister... Yes, and I have accomplished my mission, the lotus is destroyed, and the enemy is disarmed." Kuno said, laying the lotus girl on the floor.

"Okay, I knew you could do it, but who are these people? Elves? Why are they here?" The girl was wary.

Since the Merger of Worlds, Virfal had never had any tourists yet. Wain and Eva were the first, and they were able to infiltrate the Rose District.

"Yeah, I don't know how, but they found the secret passageways connecting Dandelion District and Rose District. They helped me defeat the enemy and want to talk to my big brother."

"What? That's impossible." Kuno's sister frowned, "Since you helped Kuno, I'll let you leave, but don't you dare come back here again. Strangers have no place in the Rose District, much less the Manor House of the Scarlet Rose Family!"

However, her words made no difference. Wain and Eva didn't even move, and their eyes remained steady.

Wain looked at the maid and, with a slight smile on his face, said, "Make us two cups of green tea."

The maid didn't know what to do and ignored him.

"Quick!" Wain's voice boomed, and the maid shuddered in fear.

"Excuse me. I'll be right with you." She bowed and ran into the kitchen.

"You bastards! Decided to pretend to be deaf?!" The girl became angry, and the rosebud on her head glowed, and her aura intensified. She was much stronger than Kuno, and she was only a little short of reaching the limit of Second Chronicle.

"Stop, sister stop! They will kill you!" Kuno exclaimed.

"What?!" The girl shouted, and suddenly goosebumps ran through her body.

Wain and Eva unleashed their auras, which even seemed to be something material. Wain's devouring energy and Eva's splitting energy filled her with terror. She couldn't move or utter a word.