I Am The Game's Villain

Chapter 372  [Elizabeth's Engagement Party] [7] The Star of the Engagement

"Hey, Sephira!" Celeste quickly caught Sephira, who was attempting to run away.

Unfortunately, she was blocked by Cylien as well.

"U… Um. What is it?" Sephira asked nervously, throwing glances at her older cousin, Kendell Teraquin.

Kendall was wearing a royal elven dress that perfectly suited his tall and toned body. His face was handsome enough to make all the elven women around swoon over him. He was the future Head of the Teraquin House, handsome, strong, and noble. He had everything a woman would want.

But for Sephira, Kendall was the symbol of Elven supremacy. More precisely, the supremacy of the pure-blooded elf. As such, she, being a Half Elf, was considered an eyesore by people like them. Sephira feared Kendell as much as she did Alvara, and even more so, the Teraquin Queen, Tanya Teraquin. Though she hadn't seen it firsthand, she knew about the ruthless manhunt Tanya had orchestrated against Stan Teraquin and her younger sister, Kleah Teraquin.

Right now, for this party, she just wanted to take part and stay as inconspicuous as possible without causing problems for her family. To do that, she chose to avoid all the Great Nobles. Unfortunately, Celeste wasn't one to let go, especially seeing Sephira's depressed expression.

"Nothing, just hang around with us," Celeste said, dragging a bewildered Sephira by the arm.

"By the way, you look really stunning in your dress," Celeste said with a grin.

"Um… thanks," Sephira answered shyly.

She had picked a less flashy dress compared to her cousins to avoid attracting attention, but her beauty made the dress even more noticeable.

"Today is a day of joy, so you should enjoy it as well, Sephira. Right, Cylien?" Celeste said, turning her gaze toward the elven princess.

"I suppose so. Do you wish for something in particular, Sephira?" Cylien asked thoughtfully.

"Something Senior Sephira would want? Maybe Senior Sirius?" Roda offered.

"W—whaaaa…!" Sephira's face turned bright red at her junior's words.

"Eh? Sirius?" Victor shifted his gaze toward his younger half-brother. Sirius had been looking at them but quickly averted his gaze.

It was like lightning had struck him as Victor alternated his gaze between a red-faced Sephira and Sirius.

Celeste ignored the clueless Victor and looked at Sephira with a sisterly smile. "In situations like this, you shouldn't hesitate, otherwise someone else will steal him. Come on."

Pulling an embarrassed Sephira by the arm, Celeste walked toward Sirius.

"Sirius."

"Yes?" Sirius turned toward them with an awkward expression.

"Sephira needs some help. I count on you," Celeste said, leaving Sephira in front of Sirius and promptly walking away with the others.

"Aren't you too nosy, Senior?" Roda asked.

"Don't worry. These two just need a little push. Look, it's already working," Celeste said, puffing out her chest proudly.

Although the conversation seemed quite awkward, both Sephira and Sirius had smiles on their faces.

"Ohhhh!" Suddenly, a commotion started.

They all turned toward the other side of the hall, not the entrance.

There appeared the couple reigning over the Tepes Territory, Duncan Tepes and the current Prophetess, Claudia Tepes. Following behind were the two sisters who completely took all the men's breaths away. They were utterly breathtaking.

Victor, seeing Selene, had his mouth hang open.

She was wearing a stunning red gown that clung tightly to her body, revealing a portion of her legs. She stood a bit taller in her heels and had a neutral expression as she walked elegantly. Her dark hair was tied in a braid falling over her pale shoulders. She seemed to be looking for someone and soon found Victor.

Upon spotting him, she smiled a little, her cheeks flushing a bit.

This was a critical blow to Victor as he covered his mouth, his face turning a bit red. He couldn't look at her too long; otherwise, he might already run toward her and, as a consequence, get beaten up by her overprotective grandpa and grandma.

"Woow… She is divine… Isn't she?" Roda muttered what everyone was thinking aloud. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

As exceptionally beautiful as Selene was, the main star of the event was on another level of beauty. Elizabeth looked absolutely divine in her pure white gown. Unlike her sister, her skirt fell to her feet, covering her entire legs and giving her a pure aura. It was a short-sleeved gown with beautiful patterns drawn on it. Around her neck hung a pretty red necklace, positioned just above her chest, giving almost no glimpse of them.

Her skin was pale white, yet it had a distinct, unique tone compared to all other vampires. Her face had been perfectly applied with light makeup, not overbearing but enough to accentuate her already inhumanly beautiful features. As she walked, she captured everyone's attention, her hair tied back in a princess style, moving ever so slightly. She had a small smile on her red lips as she nodded lightly to the nobles in a simple greeting.

There was no doubt for everyone present that she was the most beautiful woman in the place.

"I'm a bit jealous now…" Cylien couldn't help but mutter.

"Right? She should smile more often," Celeste smiled wryly.

"Senior Amael hit quite the jackpot," Roda added.

"I hope for him, he will treat her well," Celeste said with a sulking look.

"Damn… poor Cain," Victor stifled a laugh upon seeing Cain with his mouth agape, staring at Elizabeth.

"Hey, don't mock him!" Celeste gave Victor a reproachful look but indeed felt pity for poor Cain. She wished he would find love elsewhere and abandon Elizabeth, but it was questionable if Cain could give up his childhood love so easily.

"Oh, look, they are finally here!"

Someone interrupted their conversation, leading all their gazes toward the entrance.

The doors opened, revealing a stunning couple: a reddish-blond haired girl accompanied by a striking man with a cold countenance.

"Amelia!" Celeste rushed toward Amelia, taking her in a deep embrace.

"You nearly made me fall, Celes!" Amelia giggled but hugged her best friend back. She felt a bit guilty for not having responded properly to Celeste's worries but now felt better.

"John? You don't hide anymore, huh? I knew you were a tsundere with Amelia," Victor grinned, coiling his arm around John's shoulders.

John grumbled, cursing Edward inwardly. "Fuck off. You should worry about your own denseness toward Selene."

"Oh, come on! You guys hid it from me as well!" Victor complained, frustrated that neither John nor Edward had told him about Selene's feelings.

John grimaced. "It's freaking obvious. You're the one with some problems for not noticing it."

"How could I have! I thought she just wanted to be my friend or something!" Victor retorted.

John looked at Victor coldly. "You're truly as dense as a black hole. Learn it well from Edward at least."

"Eh? What from Edward?" Victor seemed confused.

John just threw a glance at Celeste, who was looking ahead nervously before looking behind him.

"Too many Elves in this place. How about clearing them all out of here? It's my engagement after all."

All the Elves grimaced at the insulting words directed toward them.

It was obviously coming from the most hated man by the Elves: Amael Idea Olphean.