About Brother

Sakuma Rei, who doesn't know him? The figure of a vampire who is predicted to be the conqueror of the four worlds is often underestimated by his environment.

Everyone who sees Rei, they will think that Rei is a weak vampire and does not have any power. Very different from Ritsu who sometimes moves stealthily to put up a fight.

Huh, unfortunately it's just the thoughts of those who don't know Rei from within.

The real Rei is more cruel than Ritsu. Once he exposed his fangs, his opponent would not move and numb. The rest, they were just waiting for when Rei would take their source of life.

He didn't care whether he was a demon, a wizard, a human, or a wolf. All of them were just prey in front of him.

However, what made Rei change?

The death of his beloved mother which made little Rei turn into a very calm one. He just wants to keep Ritsu from being ignited by the fire of revenge.

Easy, right?

Certainly not. Little Ritsu is very shy. Everywhere, Rei will accompany and introduce all new surroundings for his little brother.

However, Rei had made a mistake that made Ritsu have hatred for him. Rei accidentally ruffles their father's study just because of his father's shadow not taking care of them properly.

Run away like a coward. How low is the pride of vampires in front of humans?

That was what Rei had in mind first. But this time was different, Rei had understood all the feelings his father was feeling.

Being immortal is a curse. Seeing the people he cares about go to death is the most painful thing.

"Sakuma Rei, welcome."

A butler belonging to one of the demons arrived in front of Rei and invited himself to meet Eichi who was enjoying his tea.

"Please have a seat," said the Butler after slightly packing the table for Rei.

Rei sat quietly. Then the Butler gave him a glass of tomato juice which was this vampire's favorite drink.

Isn't it strange that vampires drink tomato juice? At first it was hard for Rei to change his diet to be like a human. His body constantly resisted and rebelled more and more at the desire for blood.

Over time, Rei had gotten used to eating human food. Both cooked, half cooked, raw, vegetables, everything he eats.

Sounds funny if Rei is called a vegetarian vampire, right?

"Thank you, Yuzuru," said Rei.

The Butler resigned after Rei's words.

"It's nice to have a visit from the proud son of a vampire," said Eichi after tasting Yuzuru's tea that had not changed for hundreds of years.

Rei just smiled. His blood red beads tried to investigate the activities in the park.

Eichi also looked at the direction that Rei saw. "It feels like we haven't played together in a long time, doesn't it?"

Sakuma Rei's big secret, he has a relationship with a demon. However, the relationship is broken when they find out that their people are enemies. In fact, Rei knew that Eichi really wanted Ritsu's death since an ancient prophecy appeared that would come true in the near future.

You're not a big brother if you don't protect your little brother. Even though Rei seems silent when he sees Ritsu being hurt by Eichi, what Rei actually feels is that he really wants to repay what Eichi did to his brother.

However, when Rei tried to bluff, Eichi always backed away from them first. Rei wanted to hunt him down, but Gabriel and Alfred always said there was no point in chasing demons.

Demons are far more cunning than humans. Possibly, Rei will be exhausted first before seeing whether the ancient prophecy really happened or not.

"Yes, it's been a long time since we played together. But, compared to playing together, it seems better if you say that you really want to exterminate mosquitoes from human circulation."

Eichi's gaze changed completely. He looked calm, but actually he was thinking about resistance.

"Mosquitoes will never disappear from human life. They are very difficult to get rid of," replied Eichi.

"Therefore, don't try to hunt us down," said Rei.

Eichi understood Rei's point. He took a break by sipping tea.

"Looks like I got caught, huh," said Eichi with a sly smile.

"You always hide carcasses without wrapping them neatly."

"No, I think it's just your delusion, Sakuma Rei."

Rei laughed lightly and quietly. He gave her another defiant look, "Delusion? I think it's more appropriate to call it a hallucination. My brother... no, I mean Natsume, I think he added something to the food Neko gave you."

Eichi was silent. He still clearly remembers the cake Neko gave him.

"Perhaps, I should ask Shu to make you his puppet."

Eichi was really depressed. Even after Rei resigned, he became very hateful towards the Sakuma family.

No wonder, lately he's not feeling well. Also, he gets tired easily even though he's not wearing his true form.

'Natsume!' Eichi thought.

*****

After stopping by the residence of the demon lord, Rei took the time to visit his friend who was very innocent and obedient.

Who else if not the vampire who became the guardian of the forest. Different from other types of vampires, forest vampires prefer to drink animal blood than humans.

And after they ate, the forest vampires would give the animal's meat to the street people so they could live like normal humans.

"Adonis," Rei called.

Adonis, who was skinning the animal that he had drunk his blood on, was forced to stop for a moment.

"Sakuma-san?" replied Adonis who was surprised if one of Sakuma's family came here.

"Good as usual," said Rei.

"Ah, I just finished skinning this animal and I will send it to the street people in town," explained Adonis. "By the way, is there anything I can help you with, Sakuma-san?"

Adonis invited Rei to sit down.

"I haven't been here long. So don't bother."

Adonis who originally wanted to serve Rei was forced to sit next to Rei and was ready to listen and take orders from the man next to him.

"Neko has made it back here. It's just that we lost Natsume. He doesn't want to come back from overseas."

"So, Sakuma-san asked me to keep an eye on Neko?"

"No, I want you to keep an eye on Ritsu. You're the same age as well, Ritsu seems to be starting to move."

"Ritsu provokes war?"

"I believe that news of Ritsu and Natsume's defeat is inevitable."

Adonis understands. But if you think about it logically, Eichi has a magician who is also more powerful than Natsume. Because normally, demons wouldn't be able to summon that many shadows to make Natsume hurt.

"I understand, Sakuma-san. And I won't let you down," Adonis said firmly.

"Yes, I always believed in you, Adonis."