“Gifts?”
“Yes, I’m going to craft something, I’d be delighted if you accept.”
Weed then pulled out a piece of Nabemok (some sort of crafting material?)
There were a variety of ways to increase intimacy. Having a silver-tongue to hoist someone’s ego was the simplest way, but it’s effective immediately and works only for a while, and will stop working after a certain point.
However, in order to raise familiarity to a higher point and maintain it, one had to act appropriately according to the person-your-sucking-up-to’s personalities; furthermore, doing quests with that person or saw through some sort of trial with each other increases trust, hence forth higher status of intimacy.
But there was a simpler way.
‘Give them gifts!’
Weed continued trimming down the Nabemok.
‘Vampires like pretty girls.’
He could sculpt Seoyoon. Seemingly in her early 20s, her skin matched those at the age of 10 in terms of smoothness and tenderness, a beauty that defied the laws of aging. However, to sculpt Seoyoon was immensely difficult; to achieve the same level of beauty meant to not make a single mistake while crafting.
If the Heavens were to grant a human with something on the line of absolute beauty, it was not an exaggeration to say Seoyoon was the recipient of that reward; so to truly mimic that level of beauty was not possible. What more, to willingly passing that finished product to vampires was too hard to bear.
‘Though…it was confirmed that vampires prefer little girls.’
Weed recalled the time he freed the town Morata. Something that quenched the blood-thirsty vampire, Tori, for a whole decade was a statue of an unfortunate girl!
The flower-garden-loving innocent type of girls, one that flounder about on the bed of grass. Weed made his decision and began to sculpt. He moved his hand expertly with the carving knife as he was with his mastery of the sword, and he finished the sculpture in a flash.
“This is a gift.”
“A Lovely gift……! We’re whom who appreciates fine arts; and this girl here is truly to our liking.”
The guards were thrilled. Loving girls is a main characteristic of vampires! (*for any guy really -.-*)
“Are you of the sculptor class?”
“Yes.”
“We nobles of the night never had the chance to mingle with an engraver before, so you may come in. Many of us would love the opportunity to enjoy your works.”
Ttiring!
Access of vampire village Seirun have been granted
Weed returned and told his colleagues that flattery and gifts will get the vampire guards to grant permission to enter.
“Soo handsome.”
“Valiant.”
“Truly the lords of the night!”
Pale, Zephyr, and Mapan obsequiously used painted words to impress. Then, came the gifts.
“This here is a tail obtained from a water buffalo.”
“This ring is a loot I got from hunting.”
“Jewelry. Hehe.”
They pretty much bribed and suck up to the guards until they got permission to enter.
“You guys are alright. OK, go! Though do not raise any trouble, else we’ll kick you out.”
As for Maylon, Romuna, Surka, and Yurin, they were allowed to pass without getting screened at all.
“The more pretty girls, the better..PASS!”
Their faces hardened a little bit when it came to Irene.
“I feel unpleasant. Do you believe in God? Well, no matter. We were not condemned. Rather than the boisterous lives of the day, we enjoy the serenity of the night, like it is the source of life. But girl, watch yourself when you’re in the village. Do not use your Holy power, else we will not be held accountable for what happens to you and your friends.”
Though the bore their fangs at her, she was still allowed to pass with a warning.
“You cannot come in!”
However, they firmly opposed Seechwi. Orcs are inferior creatures! Seeing how they viewed themselves as nobles, the vampires wouldn’t allow something that doesn’t match their standards to roam their streets.
“Chwiik chwwik! Come on.”
The eyes of the guards remained indifferent toward Seechwi’s begging.
“Our village is not a place where you Orcs can set foot in!”
Now. Geomchis’ turns.
“Well, it’s simple. Do what we saw, make a few gestures here and there.”
“Yeah, well, yes, but……”
“Wait and pay attention. You guys, I’ll start first.”
Geomchi5 decided to be the first to advance toward the guards.
“Hi guys, you don’t need to stand here!”
“Huh, what? What did you say?”