Bloody Snow
Once upon a time, it snowed at dusk. The expanse of white snow spoils the eyes. The atmosphere seemed peaceful, but there was a commotion inside the castle.
"Stop dad!" shouted the princess, who became a shield to block the king who was about to stab a vampire. The vampire was injured by the poison he drank.
"Get out of there, Clara! He is a demon that must be killed." The king pointed with his sword, which was escorted by several troops.
"Huh... How can you humans use cunning ways like this? You always judge people from the outside. What really must be conquered is the devil in the heart. All of you are nothing but demons."
The vampire knelt on one knee with cold sweat dripping from his forehead. His face grew even paler. Then he vomited blood from his mouth. "Ugh... Ugh..."
"RIGEL!" Clara shouted and looked back. She was shocked at what she saw. Then, she embraced the vampire who was in pain.
The king, who could not stand the sight, then walked forward and separated the two of them.
"That's enough, Clara! I'll finish with one slash."
"Tch." Vampire raised his head to see the king who was about to swing his silver sword. But before the king had time to hit him, the vampire woke up. With the remaining strength he had and in a half-standing position, he was about to stab the king's heart with his fingers.
"WHAT??? Did he still have power?" The king was shocked.
Jleb... Tess... Tess... The blood dripped.
Both the king and the vampire were stunned by what had happened. Not long after, the vampire's eyes filled with tears. He could only see the smile of the woman he loved who had been stabbed by him.
Five hundred years later...
"Hah... hah..." The woman who was sleeping sighed, then opened her eyes. She woke up from her sleep and mumbled, "My heart is pounding... Am I still alive?" She also groped her chest.
"Phew... It turned out to be just a dream, but it felt so real." She was relieved for a moment, but...
"Eh... why am I in tears? Dreams are just sleeping flowers, don't think too much. I have to get ready for work."
While taking a shower, Rose imagined her life.
"Phew... I live an ordinary and fairly boring life. What is the meaning of life? It is undeniable that most people want to be loved. But I don't feel it in this life. Both my parents have passed away. My mother is Asian and married to a European. So, I have an oriental face like my mother. Since childhood, I have been raised by my mother alone. Five years ago, my mother died. I live alone in this modest house. However, I think that being a useful person to others is the meaning of life. Because when I see them smiling happily, I also feel happy. This is how I fill the emptiness in my heart."
Rose came out of the bathroom, then made breakfast. A cup of tea and toast. She turned on the television to watch the news today.
"Yeah, the hot news on this cold morning comes from a newcomer actress. It was Carina with her light blonde hair that waved like the sea. The film series that made her famous was when she starred in the role of a royal princess who went to war in medieval times. She looked like a brave knight. You know! She was rumored to be in a relationship with Dean, his main character as a prince. If they are true, it means that the romantic love story in the film is realized in real life! We'll just have to wait and see!" said the presenter.
"Ah... Even though I'm a simple person and know gratitude, and rarely envy other people's achievements. But when I saw the two of them, I felt a little jealous. Because I was in the same class as them. They are popular people, not only in my class but at school. Not only do they have beautiful faces, but they are also abundant in wealth. Many approached Carina. She is like the female lead at school. Not only now, but since their school days, they have also been dating. It's just that now they don't want to be open to the public. Moreover, this is the time they are on the rise. Maybe they want to keep their single status. When compared to them, I feel inferior. It doesn't stop there; I work as an assistant for Carina. I provide for her needs. Not only that, sometimes I get insulted even though indirectly."
Rose then changed the television channel.
"I'd rather watch the ordinary news."
"The news came to this morning astonishing Paris. No. But it could be worldwide. The discovery of the coffin in the basement of an old castle ruin. It is estimated that this coffin was around the end of the 15th century. They wondered what was in the coffin. But on the other hand, they are also afraid. Will zombies be coming out, mummies, or blood-sucking vampires? But those who were there couldn't open it." Said the presenter.
"Hah?? Vampire??" Mumbled Rose.
TV off
"Argh... Why is the television off???!" shouted Rose. " The news makes me curious. Ah ... It turns out the lights went out. Why suddenly? I think I have already paid for the electricity. Well, I've got to go to work."
Rose cleaned her cutlery, grabbed her bag, and then left. She took public transportation to her office. On the bus, she took out her smartphone and read the news. It turned out that the news about the coffin had gone viral.
"They took it to the museum and tried to open the coffin but couldn't. As if the coffin was sealed. But after being left overnight, the next morning the coffin was open. Who has opened it? It's still a mystery and now the coffin is empty..."
"What exactly is in that coffin?" murmured Rose curiously.