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The world is built on injustice.
Misfortune always rains down from unexpected places; before you know it, you’re soaked to the bone and shivering from the cold.

That’s why I decided I’d rather be the one doing the soaking than the one getting soaked.
I’ll become that unreasonable rain myself.
That day, while I was soaking wet, that’s what I decided.

“—Even so, I can’t help but feel that not everything is in the palm of my hand.”

In fact, right now, things aren’t going my way, and I’m furious.
I was so infuriated I almost accidentally killed a few people. While painting the scene with the scent of blood wouldn’t be half bad, doing that right now would be a problem, so I have to hold back.

I run my fingers through my prized blonde hair, finding satisfaction in its texture and regaining my composure.
I exhale and look around to see people prostrate themselves around the chair I’m sitting in. They are slaves who would gladly cut off their own heads at my command.

“Elsie-sama…”
“Long live Elsie-sama…”
“Yes, yes. That’s right. But could you all please be quiet? Especially the men.”

They fell silent just as I’d said, so that’ll do for now. Charm spells are handy, but the downside is that I have to give specific instructions for every little detail.
I reached out to my bandersnatch, which had sensed my bad mood and was growling softly, and stroked its double-headed jaw to calm it down.

“Really, things never go as planned, do they?”

Plans are bound to go awry. I’ve known that for a long time. So, I don’t mind that part.
Still, I do end up getting grumpy when things don’t go smoothly.
I’d better shift my mindset before my bad mood gets any worse. Once I make that decision, my thoughts naturally turn in that direction.

If I change my perspective, this situation could actually be a good opportunity. So, I’ll choose to think of it that way.
The source of my bad mood hasn’t reached me yet. Once I accomplish my goal, they won’t be able to interfere with me anymore.

“Her name is Argento Vampyr, and she’s accompanied by a fox girl… hehe, she looks like she’ll make a cute pet.”

I mull over the information I’ve gathered about my bride, lifting my spirits.
Argento Vampyr. My bride, with silver hair—the complete opposite of mine.
It’s rare for a vampire to go by a family name, but she must be a newly born vampire who doesn’t know much about such things.
I gaze from head to toe at her image, preserved by recording magic, and let out a sigh.

…She’s perfect.

She possesses perfect beauty, worthy of standing by my side.
I wonder how good it would feel to sink my fangs into that snow-white skin, untouched by the world.
I wonder how fun and delightful it would be to give her so much pleasure that her tiny mouth can’t keep up with her breath, and to make her sleepy eyes twist in ecstasy.

And it’s not just her appearance that’s wonderful.
Her mana is of an incredibly high quality. I sensed that when the hot spring’s curse was lifted.
Both her looks and her magic are exactly to my taste. She’s as if she were created just for me.

“Ahaha…♪”

A smile slips onto my lips of its own accord.
Just imagining the moment I claim her makes my fangs ache. My throat goes dry. My heart races.
What should I do to her? What should I make her do? How should we make love?

To turn my imagination into reality, I give my servant a command.

“You understand, don’t you?”
“…………”
“Oh? …Ah, right. You may speak.”
“Yes… As you command, Elsie-sama.”

With eyes that have color but no will of their own, she slowly nods.
I’ve deliberately cast a charm spell for my own purposes, but it’s still rather boring.
Normally, this girl standing before me would be much more spirited, beautiful, and adorable. It’s a pity not to see that kind of reaction.

With an emotionless detachment that even saps my appetite for a snack, she begins to walk slowly. Before long, driven by her fake emotions and impulses, she’ll fulfill my wishes.
Once my goal is achieved, I’ll have to thoroughly drain all the girls, including her. I don’t need the men, so I’ll just kill them.

“Well then, shall we begin preparations? Let’s celebrate it as grand and magnificent as possible!”

This place isn’t exactly what you’d call nice, but I can still get my servants to start preparing right away.
I’ll prepare the finest hospitality and make sure she can’t escape no matter what. I’ll also have to make sure nothing gets in the way.
There’s a mountain of work to do. But it’s also fun.
With every step I take, I can feel myself becoming more perfect.

Ever since that day, I’ve kept getting everything I want. Not as the one being taken from, but as the one taking—I’ve remained unreasonable all along. Even after being called the Vampire Princess, I’ve stayed that way.
This time is no different. No matter how much she resists, I’ll make her mine—even if I have to force her.
Even if she resists, it’s only temporary. I’ll just take my time and make sure she can’t ever leave me.
And guess what? Eventually, our love will be mutual. A golden and silver couple that everyone will envy.

The process doesn’t matter. I’ll just carefully crush any obstacles. What matters is the result.
As long as that girl ends up being mine in the end, that’s all that matters.

“Wait for me… No. I’m coming to get you, Argento Vampyr! Ahah, ahahahaha…♪”

Stroking the projected image of my bride, I laugh from the bottom of my heart.
What I want will soon be mine. Basking in that delight, I laugh loudly. Without reason.