I became a vampire princess and then a dragon girl?

§117 Departure, Target Snow Mountain

"Here we are. This is my home."

After accepting the commission from the Adventurer's Guild, Eve and her group came to her home under the leadership of Filial.

knock knock --

"I'm back, and someone has already accepted the commission."

After knocking gently on the door, Philier did not open the door directly but reminded the people inside first to avoid any unexpected situations.

"Coming!"

Along with the sound of approaching footsteps, the door of the tree house was pushed open from the inside. A sea elf girl smiled and hugged Filial, completely ignoring the people around her like Eve who were watching. She pecked Filial on the cheek. It seemed that the two of them were in the passionate period of love.

Hmm... maybe it was just before the wedding? Otherwise, they wouldn't have issued a commission to find the Ice Lily.

"Eve, they are doing the same thing as you and Tina. Is this also love?"

"Yes, this is also a way to express love."

Since the purpose of this trip is to help someone find a confession token, Eve plans to take this opportunity to teach Melchis what love is, so that she won't keep asking questions.

After all, Melchis has been curious about what love is for a long time.

"Hmm...what does love feel like..."

"Hmm... Anyway, it's a very sweet and happy feeling. You'll understand later, Shizu."

"Oh."

Although she still seemed to understand, Melchis nodded obediently and did not ask any further questions.

By this time, Filial had finished being intimate with her lover and began to introduce the girl next to her to the others.

"Ah, sorry to have kept you waiting. This is my lover, Shiriya."

"Hello everyone, have you accepted the commission? Also, who is this White Elf lady...?"

Looking at Eve's strange team of mixed races, I couldn't help but feel a little confused. Why was there a white elf among them?

"Yes, that's right. We're travelers who happened to pass by here. We just happened to meet Filial at the Adventurer's Guild when she was issuing a commission, so we took it. And this is Melchis, who is traveling with us now for some reason."

"Is that so? Then please come in."

Having said that, Xi Ruiya opened the door and invited several people into the house.

As soon as you enter the door, the hall inside the house seems a bit messy. There are many things needed for survival in the wild on the ground, from food, drinking water, fuel to backpacks, sleeping bags, ropes, tents, etc., all placed on the large waterproof cloth below. There are also two bows and arrows, quivers, daggers and other combat tools in the corner of the wall.

"Oh, sorry, I was just sorting out my things, so it's a bit messy. Please wait a moment while I clean it up."

Looking at the ground in the house where there was almost no place to stand, Xi Ruiya blushed suddenly and hurriedly prepared to put these things away first so as to greet Eve and the others.

"No, I just need to check the equipment."

As Eve spoke, she looked at the things on the ground and compared them with the supplies she knew.

"Um……"

"Hmm... no problem. They're very comprehensive. As long as the weight isn't too much for you to carry, there's no need to add anything else."

After saying that, Eve asked curiously.

"You must have done your homework in advance, otherwise most people wouldn't prepare so thoroughly."

"Yes, we specifically asked our experienced friends for advice and prepared these."

When Philie heard Eve ask this, she said with some pride.

"Then Miss Eve, are we leaving now?"

"Wait a moment. Are there any specific clues about the story of the Ice Lily? Like a possible location or something like that?"

"no."

Fili shook her head with some regret and continued.

"They say you're more likely to encounter them on the top of a mountain, but later someone went searching along the ridge and found nothing. That's why the rumor started that only couples can pick snow lilies. And then... I heard you might also encounter them during or after a snowfall?"

At the end, Philier was a little uncertain.

"That's it, anyway. It's precisely because of the preciousness of the ice lily that it's so sought after by couples. Everyone hopes to find one and give it as a gift to their significant other."

After saying that, Filial looked at Xi Ruiya beside him and smiled slightly.

"Hmm... completely random? That's a bit tricky."

Eve felt a bit of a headache after hearing this. She had no idea what to do about something that depended purely on luck.

"But why ban magic? Wouldn't it be much easier to find it if there was magic to help?"

"This is probably something people speculated on their own. After someone repeatedly searched the mountain with magic and found nothing, they gradually spread the word that magic couldn't be used during this period, otherwise they wouldn't be able to encounter the Ice Lily."

"Uh, why does this thing sound like it has self-awareness?"

"Yes, many people have said similar things, but most people think it's because the Ice Lily only appears to those who are destined to be with it."

Well...it depends on fate and luck...it's the kind of situation she doesn't like.

Eh? Wait, so Melchis's nature as a White Elves' favorite might be of some help, right?

Should that be okay? After all, the name of the ice lily suggests it's a plant.

Thinking of this, Eve shifted her gaze to Melchis beside her.

"?"

When Melchis saw Eve suddenly looking at her, she tilted her head cutely, as if she had no idea what Eve was thinking. One could almost see a question mark above her head.

Hmm... never mind. I'll send out Melchis when I really can't find her. Before that, I'd better experience the normal process first.

"Okay, then you guys should pack up. We'll set up camp at the foot of the mountain today and start exploring tomorrow morning. How about that?"

After a little thought, Eve finalized the action plan. After all, it would all depend on luck if she really wanted to find it, and the time before departure was all she could arrange.

"Well, Xi Ruiya and I don't have much experience in going out on adventures, so I'll leave this to you, Miss Eve."

After saying that, Filial and Xiriya began to pack up the travel supplies on the ground and prepared for departure.

And so, about an hour later...

"Miss Eve, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. Let's get going."

At this time, Xi Ruiya and the other person were fully armed. They carried a large backpack full of various things on their backs, and a tent and waterproof cloth were rolled up on the backpack. A rope was hung on the side of their waist for emergency use. A bow and arrow was hung on the left side, and the dagger was within reach so that it could be pulled out at any time.

"Okay, let's go."

Sitting up from the sofa and stretching, Eve also announced that the expedition to find the ice lily was about to begin.

§118 The night before going up the mountain

After leaving the city for a distance, Eve once again changed her mode of movement to their usual flight, but because Philier and the other two could not keep up with their speed, they were finally put into a magic ball by Eve and brought here.

Well, it feels like a hamster ball.

Doing so also saved them a lot of time. They arrived at their destination in just a short while and had plenty of time to rest.

It was so early that even Philier felt it was a bit of a waste, and suggested going straight up the mountain, but Eve flatly refused.

At this time, at the foot of the Nerol Mountains, they had already set up their tents and were sitting around the table chatting casually, just to get to know each other.

"Ms. Eve, you guys are flying really fast. It's so far away, but you've arrived so quickly."

Looking at the endless Nerol Mountains in front of him, Philier couldn't help but sigh again.

Originally, according to her idea, they would arrive here in the evening and then set up camp there for the night, but she didn't expect Eve to be so fast. They arrived at their destination in the afternoon.

Although she and Xi Ruiya were brought here in the magic ball and did not experience the outrageous speed firsthand, it was not difficult to imagine how fast they were just by looking at the blurred scenery outside.

"Well, you have to be a bit smart when you travel."

Eve smiled casually and didn't elaborate on it.

"Then you two can chat for a while. I'm just going to go pack the bags we're going to take."

With that, Eve went into the tent and started packing her things.

Since magic cannot be used during this trip, Eve will have to experience carrying luggage and hiking.

Well, in a sense, this is what normal travel looks like?

However, Eve was not worried about the safety issues. After all, even if her magic power was banned, she could still perform physical attacks by relying solely on magic to strengthen her body and sword skills.

"Hmm... the tent is too big. I guess everyone will have to bring different things."

Unlike the small single-person tents of Philiel and the others, Eve used an extra-large five-person tent. Even when packed up, it still took up quite a lot of space. If it couldn't be thrown into the demiplane, it would have to be carried by one person.

But the person holding the tent should be able to stuff a few sleeping bags in it? After all, although this thing is a bit large, it is not too heavy.

Of course, this is not heavy based on using magic power to enhance physical strength.

"Then there's food, drinking water, cooking utensils, ropes..."

As Eve took out the necessities little by little, the scene of Philier's house was finally perfectly replicated inside the tent.

To be honest, if you don't consider the size of the luggage, Eve can carry all these things by herself, at most it will look a little weird.

Well, it really is just a few weird ones.

It's almost like a little girl carrying a bag that is three or four times as big as herself.

If you don't know, you might think it's child abuse.

However, in order to let others feel involved, Eve still planned to separate the luggage so that everyone could have a share.

Just like that, after a busy day, four large backpacks appeared in the tent. The only one missing was their tent for tonight, so they would pack it early tomorrow morning.

As for how to distribute it, it doesn't matter. Once the magic power is enhanced, it will be a small problem.

After doing all this, Eve went out and chatted with everyone, and time slowly passed until dinner time.

At dinner, Eve and Philier exchanged their dishes and tasted each other's cooking.

After this period of contact, the group became familiar with each other. After all, they will be working together for some time in the future, so it is very important to have a good relationship.

"By the way, Miss Eve, aren't you bringing any weapons for self-defense?"

Seeing that the group couldn't even get a weapon together, Xi Ruiya asked curiously.

"Well, Tina and I are both contracted by weapon spirits. If we use other weapons, they will get angry."

Eve said as she looked at Ilvia and Arcana beside her and smiled slightly.

"That's it..."

"By the way, can you tell me your story? For example, how did you become lovers? Are there any inconveniences?"

Eve asked with interest, clapping her hands lightly.

Filial and Cirilla had fed them a lot of dog food during dinner, which prompted Arcana and the others to try to learn from them. In the end, even Melchis, who was an outsider, was eager to try it, making the dinner table very lively.

"Well... it's nothing special, but it's a bit too ordinary. I feel that it is not as interesting as the stories of your travels, Miss Eve."

"Ah! Tell me, Shizu wants to hear it!"

However, Melchis was intrigued and expressed her eagerness to hear their story.

The main reason was that she had asked Eve and Istina many times why they were so close, but they had always evaded her with various excuses. Now that she had met a new couple, she naturally would not miss the opportunity to listen to their stories (and eat melons).

Did Eve blame me for this? She couldn't just tell Melchis that she was once a human warrior, but was later sent to defeat the Vampire Queen and ended up being embraced and becoming a Vampire Princess.

There are huge problems in every sense.

At this time, under Melchis's urging, Firiel also began to recall.

"Actually, the reason why Xi Ruiya and I became lovers is very simple. She and I grew up together, so we have always had a good relationship. Gradually, things went smoothly and we became lovers."