(For Warm Wine Farewell brother, here's an extra update[5/5])
Although snuggling with Triss relaxed Murphy's heart, the shadow lingering in his mind didn't dissipate; after sending Triss back to her secret laboratory with intimate gestures, Murphy figured since he couldn't sleep anyway, he might as well go out for a stroll.
So, once again, he spread his wings and soared high.
This time, he didn't need Reveno to guide him through the dark night. He just let his instincts take over, flying aimlessly around his vast territory—considering it a vampire-style high-altitude joyride to relax.
As Murphy saw Crimson Castle growing more distant, he suddenly realized a fact he'd never taken to heart before.
Since the birth of the vampire race on the Continent and the establishment of their settlements, Murphy was probably the vampire lord who actually controlled the most territory of them all throughout history.
