Chapter 51 - 2.21 Mediocre
"There are a lot of vampires right now so it’s better if you stay in one place." Jeffrey said as he swung his bloodied sword, placing it across his shoulders. His gaze went through the guards to Lu Yizhou. "But I will really appreciate it if that gentleman there can accompany me. He looks powerful and smart. He’s gotta learn the ropes too if he wants to travel to Istar right?"
"No!" Theodore exclaimed before anyone could react. He grabbed Lu Yizhou’s clothes tighter as if afraid the man would be taken away. And hell, he definitely was! No one told him that Gilith was a group of vampire hunters. What if Raphael got hurt because of them?! Theodore wouldn’t allow it to happen! He hissed like a threatened kitty. "You’re a bunch of experienced men, right? What do you need my servant for?! You should return to your group and not mingle around here. How dare you try to take Raphael away!"
The corner of Jeffrey’s mouth twitched and veins popped up on his forehead. He let out an incredulous laugh. "I say, you—"
"Young Master is right." Lu Yizhou cut in with a tone that left no room for rebuttal. "I am Young Master’s servant so there’s no way I can join you and leave him alone. Please return, Sir Jeffrey. We really appreciate your help and we will make sure to reward you greatly."
Jeffrey seemed taken aback by Lu Yizhou’s words. His expression seemed to wonder why Lu Yizhou kept on indulging this kind of temperamental brat. Letting out a scoff, he shook his head. "Fine. It seems like my presence is not needed here."
A few more gunshots rang out as they spoke and a member of Gilith rushed to their area, calling for the leader. "Boss, Boss! Come here! We found something!"
Jeffrey raised a brow. He gave Theodore and Lu Yizhou one last glance — which was of course returned by an intense glare by Theodore — then turned his heels, following his subordinate’s direction and disappeared into the night.
The guards looked at each other and asked gingerly. "Young Master, is it okay if we don’t give them a hand?"
Theodore snarled. "If you want to go then go! Either way, I won’t move from this place!" And if was here then Raphael wouldn’t be able to go anywhere either. This way, he would be safe from Gilith. Damn it, Theodore regretted ever travelling together with them. He should have chased them away since day one. From the start, he knew that Jeffrey would be a problematic man just in one glance!