Chapter 201 Room 201 on the Second Floor of Lichtenstein Castle

In room 201 on the second floor of Lichtenstein Castle, a very different conversation was taking place, one without fear or torture, only focused and polite dialogue.

All the lights were on, making this bedroom brighter and warmer than the one next door.

The large window allowed ample moonlight to stream into the room, mingling with the lamplight and illuminating the frescoes decorating the walls.

"Then we can begin on our end as well."

Lan Qi leaned back in his chair, holding a cup of tea, occasionally blowing on the rising steam.

A square table was now set before them, with Lan Qi and Hyperion seated on one side.

Hyperion held a pen, ready to take notes.

"Please cooperate with us as much as possible."

Hyperion was now very used to speaking in a formal and polite tone.

Seated on the other side of the table was an imperial noblewoman, wearing handcuffs and shackles.

Even though the screams from the next room were considerably muted by the wall, they were still incessant.

In comparison, it was clear that Lan Qi and his companion were being quite polite to this noblewoman.

After all, her status within the Cretea Empire was likely not low.

"Your name."

"…Alexia."

"Age, title, and address."

"…"

Alexia remained silent.

On the verge of death, she had no desire to answer these pointless questions.

"Rest assured, we have turned off the Shadow World Recording Program. No one will hear our conversation now, including the viewers in the real world, and even the noise next door won't disturb them."

Lan Qi said calmly.

Hyperion glanced at him quickly, unable to tell if Lan Qi was speaking normally or using code words.

His words seemed to be implying to the girl named Alexia that if she didn't cooperate, they could send her next door!

"I am Alexia Gemidia Julius, the third princess of the Cretea Empire."

Alexia said with a slight frown, somewhat impatiently.

She didn't like Lan Qi's unwarranted confidence.

Clearly struggling, yet putting on an act of being in control.

He had maintained this attitude all day, which could be understood as psychological warfare.

But now that the vampire count was about to arrive, his composure only seemed foolish.

He simply didn't understand how terrifying vampires were.

"…?"

Hyperion was immediately startled, and a little sweat began to break out on her forehead.

They were interrogating a Cretea Empire princess while she was tied up like this. If they hadn't had the foresight to turn off the Shadow World Recording Program, it would have been a serious broadcasting incident!

The Cretea Empire was far from comparable to any kingdom in the Southern Continent. If they angered the Empire, even the Hutton Kingdom would be in trouble!

However, Lan Qi merely nodded, not caring about the other party's status.

It was as if everyone was equal in his eyes.

"Princess Alexia, were you aware that your two companions were members of the Resurrection Church?"

The only difference was that Lan Qi added a respectful title to her name in his subsequent words.

"I was not aware. They are my classmates and partners at the Cretea Royal Academy."

Princess Alexia's response was very brief.

She had no interest in lying.

Alexia knew that with that gray-haired, red-skirted devil beside her, her emotions would be amplified, making it easy for others to see through any lies.

Originally, as an imperial princess being interrogated while tied up like this, the other party would be committing a serious crime.

Even if they were foreigners, the Cretea Empire could request extradition.

But she had neither the will nor the need to pursue the matter.

"I also believe that the Resurrection Church wouldn't have infiltrated the Cretea Empire's royal family."

Lan Qi smiled, indicating to Hyperion that she could remove Princess Alexia's handcuffs and shackles.

Now that all of her purple and lower-grade magic cards had been confiscated, they could use a silencing spell even if she wanted to use magic.

Hyperion nodded.

She quickly unlocked Alexia's restraints.

With the sound of metal hitting the floor.

"Phew…"

Hyperion watched as Princess Alexia no longer looked like a prisoner, finally breathing a sigh of relief.

However, Alexia still leaned lifelessly against the chair, motionless like a doll.

There was no difference from when they had her tied up.

"Young people should have some vitality…"

Lan Qi looked at the princess and sighed helplessly.

Continuing to communicate like this might reveal a lot of truth, but it wouldn't be particularly significant.

Lan Qi truly wanted to verify only one thing.

How much of the truth did Princess Alexia actually know when she showed such fear of vampires under the influence of the Great Love Poet?

After all, Lan Qi was the only one who knew the information about the game's main storyline set a year and a half in the future: "The Cretea Empire will be gradually devoured and controlled by the resurrected vampires," "The Southern Cretea Empire is actually the vampires' lair," and "Duke Michael's disappearance is related to the Cretea Empire and the vampires."

According to Lan Qi's understanding of the current international situation, the Cretea Empire was still a glamorous behemoth, showing no signs of powerful vampire activity.

As a princess with the protection of many eighth and even ninth-tier national heroes, Alexia shouldn't be afraid of mere low-level vampires wandering within the country.

Unless, she had already noticed some clues and ominous signs within the Empire.

"The Cretea Empire has been infiltrated to this extent. Your Cretea Empire is truly incompetent."

Lan Qi took a sip of his tea, lamenting as if giving up on the interrogation.

"Our Cretea Empire has not been infiltrated at all!"

Alexia rarely showed a hint of anger, raising her eyelids to glare at Lan Qi, as if he had hit a sore spot.

"I was referring to the Resurrection Church."

Lan Qi smiled, looking at her with slight surprise and confusion.

As if he didn't understand why she was so agitated.

"…"

Alexia looked at Lan Qi's teasing demeanor, unsure if she was being too sensitive or if the guy in front of her was deliberately being malicious.

However… the latter was unlikely.

How could a young man from the Hutton Kingdom know about the deadly predicament hidden beneath the Cretea Empire?

Then, Alexia reverted to her despondent state.

She didn't even have the energy to retort to Lan Qi.

How could she not know that the Empire was being infiltrated… but there was no one to confide in.

After all, even if she revealed the secret that "she had noticed that the behemoth that was the Cretea Empire had been unknowingly corroded by terrifying vampires,"

Others would only think that she, the princess, had gone mad.

No one would believe her.

And the vampires would dispose of her at any cost at the first opportunity.

(End of Chapter)