"The Duke says you have serious psychological issues. Unfortunately, he claims I'd make an excellent therapist!" He crossed his arms, the muscles in his forearms flexing slightly as a smirk, laced with a terrifying killing intent, curled his lips ever so slowly. "Though I never studied psychology, a thousand years of existence is more than enough to educate you—especially someone as stubborn as you, who refuses to take the easy way!"
"Tsk… I suppose my mother wants me in heaven sooner rather than later. But as far as I can tell, your only talents are killing, bloodsucking, and scheming!"
In an instant, a blur of movement rushed towards me. Stars exploded in my vision as if a firework display had gone off right in my eyes. The world seemed to flip upside down so violently that I felt like I was in a nightmare where gravity had reversed.
