RHTMAV) Chapter 7 Part 1 (Patreon)

While Noelle was currently having a showdown with her step-father, in a villa within a gated community that only the super-rich could gain access to, a young man in a polo shirt and a pair of black chino pants stood at his office door looking a the man sitting at his desk that looked similar to himself.

“Asher, welcome back.” The man sitting behind the desk clasped his hands together and smiled at the young man. “Care to explain this?”

“Explain what?” Asher narrowed his eyes. “Brother, care to explain as to why you are in my house unannounced?”

“I can’t be here? Or are you trying to hide this girl from the family?” Asher’s brother's expression turned serious. “You do know our Knight family is not just business tycoons. We are hunters… Vampire Hunters.”

“Are you still talking about that old tale? Since when has a vampire last appeared? From what I know, they were hunted down two hundred years ago, every last one of them. Our family has not hunted a single vampire since the great extermination. We only focus on the other races now and only when they get out of line. This girl may seem strange, but what she did can be done any anyone well-trained enough. I think you are just overreacting.” Asher walked over and unplugged his computer. “Also, going through my computer without my consent is an invasion of privacy. That girl is just someone I took an interest in, nothing more.”

“So the young prodigy of the Knight family is a pervert?” Asher’s brother stood up. He had a faint, lazy smile on his lips.

“I rather be a pervert than someone tied to the old ways. We are no longer the Knight family of the past. We are nothing more than police for the unknown. Even if this girl happened to be a one thousand year old vamp that our ancestors missed it would not mean a damn thing. Killing any race be it human or vampire is no longer something we can do with out permission from the higher ups.” Asher snorted in response. He looked at the black-haired man who was wearing a black trench coat and back clothes from head to toe and shook his head. He knew his brother would never understand.

Asher had built up Knight Global on his own, ignoring the old ways since he saw no meaning in it. He did not see why any race should be watched over by his family any longer when there was no point. Most just lived out their days in peace. Those who committed crimes could be dealt with by the police.

“You are a disgrace to the Knight name! We Knights are hunters. You better hope this girl never shows any trace of being a vampire, or I will personally hunt her down and pierce her heart right in front of you.” Asher’s brother grinned as he unsheathed a sword made of pure silver and rested it on his shoulder. But that smile did not last long. He suddenly found himself slammed against the bookshelf behind him, and the same sword he was holding was now pressed against his neck.

“Leon, I will say this here and now, if you even think of harming her I will kill you myself. Innocents should not be brought into our family fight. You also have no proof that she is a vampire. You have seen my reports. All of them show that she is just a normal girl. I will be sure to tell Grandfather about this as well.” Asher slowly let his brother go. He flipped the sword in his hand around a few times before tossing it at Leon. “Remember, ever since I was old enough to hold a knife, you have never once beaten me. Just because I do not spend my time dealing with the unknown does not mean I have lost my touch. I swear on my name as a Knight that I will not allow you to touch an innocent.”

“Tch… Asher, you never change. I will leave it at this for now but the first signs of her being a vamp and I will be there to kill her myself.” Leon sheathed his sword and fixed his unkempt clothes before walking to the door. “Don’t think so highly of yourself.”

“With your skills, you are lucky to win against a goblin, never mind a vampire.” Asher sneered. “You need stop peacocking around with those so-called skills and maybe look for a job working in fast food. I think you will get finally get somewhere in your life. Leave. I will be talking to Grandfather about this.”

“Hah! We will see. Tell Grandfather. The most he will do is send me to train for a few months.” Leon gave Asher the middle finger before turning and walking out.

Asher narrowed his eyes, the temperature of the room dropping. “Seven…”

“Yes, my liege.” A shadowy figure appeared out of Asher’s shadow.

 “Watch over the girl. But don’t do anything unless someone from the Knight family makes a move on her. I don’t trust Leon. He is someone who bears grudges and is too stuck in the glory of our family's past. You can go.” Asher waved his hand, and the figure slipped back into his shadow, disappearing as if it had never been there.

Asher walked over and sat down in his chair. He scratched his head, feeling a little frustrated. The silver-haired beauty had only caught his eye due to what she did with the pipe to stop the thief. He never expected his brother to look so far into it and think the girl was a vampire. He let out a sigh before leaning back and closing his eyes. He hoped he did not bring the girl any trouble.