Reborn as the Vampire Prince at Server Start, I am Invincible

Chapter 2 : Return

ReturnChen Zixuan felt that all the embarrassment she hadn't experienced in an entire year seemed to have been gathered up and dumped on her head today.

After finishing her brown sugar water, Gu Yanxi went to wash the dishes. Chen Zixuan originally wanted to go back to sleep as a way to avoid the impending awkwardness, but she'd already slept seven or eight hours. Despite her lingering dizziness, the intermittent pain made sleep impossible.

Perhaps this was retribution for bathing during her period.

With a sigh, Chen Zixuan pulled back the blanket and looked at her own body.

Because she was wearing Gu Yanxi's size, the underwear she had on was a bit big—plain white, the most basic style for girls, probably, and rather uncomfortable with the way it felt loose at the chest.

With her current cup size, to be honest, it wouldn't even matter if she didn't wear a bra.

The panties fit alright though—her new body's hips were about as wide as Gu Yanxi's, so she could wear what Gu Yanxi wore. But with the extra-long sanitary pads she was currently using, things looked a bit puffy from the outside.

Hopefully, her period would end soon. ????

No, better yet—just let her die soon.

Looking around at her surroundings, it was only now that Chen Zixuan finally had a moment to observe Gu Yanxi's bedroom.

Since it was the same apartment complex layout as her own, the girl's room wasn't very big—just a single bed, a pure white wardrobe, and a computer desk that doubled as a study desk. The space might have been small, but it was tidy and organized, not crowded at all.

At the same time, she noticed something incredibly familiar on Gu Yanxi's desk.

———A brand-new VR helmet.

She wondered if Gu Yanxi had brought her own helmet over.

If not, Chen Zixuan planned to go next door and get hers later. There was still plenty of time in the evening, and at her current efficiency, she could easily rack up dozens of arena wins.

To forge the 【Luxurious High-Grade Vampire Flintlock Pistol】, aside from 【High-grade Mithril】, another essential epic purple main material was needed: the 【Heart of Bloodthirsty Tree】.

Chen Zixuan had already discovered the source of the 【High-grade Mithril】. If nothing went wrong, she could save up the 2000 arena points tomorrow and trade them for five 【High-grade Mithril】.

However, the whereabouts of the 【Heart of Bloodthirsty Tree】 were still entirely unknown. Judging from the blueprints, this material corresponded to the wooden handle of the flintlock pistol.

To quickly improve her combat power, this secondary weapon was absolutely essential.

With that in mind, Chen Zixuan silently decided that, once she logged in, she'd contact Dawn's Light and Yuewu, and ask both of them to help look for any leads on the 【Heart of Bloodthirsty Tree】 as soon as possible.

Just then, Gu Yanxi came back from the kitchen. Shaking her wet hands dry, she pushed the door open and spotted the silver-haired girl on the bed, staring straight at her VR helmet.

Recalling Chen Zixuan's earlier secretiveness, Gu Yanxi puffed out her cheeks and complained, "I only bought it so I could play games with you."

Although she'd already guessed the girl's motive, hearing it said out loud made Chen Zixuan feel a little moved, and her tone unconsciously softened. "That must have cost a lot, right?"

"It was ridiculously expensive, those heartless scalpers!"

Gu Yanxi flopped onto the edge of the bed, grumbling.

But then she remembered the truth Chen Zixuan had revealed to her earlier, and a hint of worry crept into her expression: "You said... our world is really going to be destroyed a year from now?"

She wanted to deny it, but after a moment's silence, Chen Zixuan nodded slightly. "Based on the current situation, it's very likely—at this stage, we can't rule it out. But don't worry. I'll find a way."

Remembering Cecilia's earlier determination, Gu Yanxi nodded seriously, then asked, "Then, what can I do?"

After a moment's hesitation, Chen Zixuan thought of Gu Yanxi's 【Pharmacy】 skill.

Judging by the effectiveness of last time's 【Bait Potion】, the Apothecary secondary class was easily as overpowered as Forging in .

"For the next stretch, just stick with me and focus on leveling up as much as possible. Also, keep improving your Pharmacy skill—the higher the proficiency, the better. I guarantee it'll come in handy later."

Gu Yanxi nodded, accepting Chen Zixuan's arrangements.

In a sense, she really could be considered the luckiest priest ever.

Everyone knew that, like Mages and Sharpshooters, priests were also one of the so-called "fragile trio," extremely weak physically, and not exactly impressive in combat—their skills were almost entirely focused on supporting teammates.

Levelling up through dungeon-grinding required other classes to carry the priest, so teamwork was crucial.

Weak teams didn't want her; strong teams didn't need her. That made priests' position in very awkward.

Aside from friends met in real life, very few priests could find a fixed team suitable for dungeon-grinding.

But Gu Yanxi was different. She might be a priest, and still using level-one starter equipment, but she had a powerful backer—Cecilia, the world's number one in power ranking.

Just with the weight of that one ID, forget about actual players—even a dog on a leash could rack up wins with her.

Because of this, Gu Yanxi's level was already 14—higher than Yuewu and Dawn's Light, who were both level 13, and firmly holding second place worldwide, with no challengers able to shake her spot.

Just then, Chen Zixuan suddenly realized—she hadn't seen Gu Yanxi's mother this whole time.

It was one thing if Gu Yanxi knew about her current situation, but if her mother found out too, Chen Zixuan figured that by tomorrow morning, probably everyone in the apartment complex would know.

That wouldn't be ideal.

So, getting a bit serious, Chen Zixuan asked with some concern, "By the way, where's your mom?"

Gu Yanxi thought Chen Zixuan was only worried about being discovered. She sat down next to her and gently squeezed her hand, softly reassuring her, "My mom's out tonight and won't be home. Relax and stay here—she won't find out."

"And tomorrow? I can't just keep living at your place, can I?"

Chen Zixuan sounded helpless. She had too many secrets—honestly, it really was more reassuring living alone.

"Um..."

Gu Yanxi put one finger to her lips, cocking her head as she thought. "As for my mom, I'll keep your secret. I'll just tell her you're my classmate. That should be fine."

With things as they were, Chen Zixuan could only silently agree for now.

"Are you going to sleep? Or do you want to play a bit? If you want to play, I'll get your helmet for you."

After sitting a moment and checking the time on her phone, Gu Yanxi asked.

"I'll play the game."

Estimating her condition, Chen Zixuan felt there was no real problem.

She'd already wasted a whole day without realizing it, which just wouldn't do.

If you rest too much, you get lazy—you needed to act quickly to make up for today's losses.

"Alright, I'll get your helmet now."

"Oh, by the way... You're taking my bed tonight, where will you sleep?"

As Gu Yanxi got up and walked a few steps, Chen Zixuan suddenly remembered, so she looked up and asked.

Maybe to make space for other furniture, Gu Yanxi's bed was a single, much smaller than Chen Zixuan's own.

Sure, two slender, delicate girls could probably squeeze in together, but Chen Zixuan guessed Gu Yanxi, out of girlish modesty, would end up sleeping in her mother's room next door.

It was a little disappointing. Chen Zixuan had never slept in the same bed with someone of the opposite sex.

Well... She was the same sex now.

"Why don't we just squeeze together?"

But Gu Yanxi's answer completely surprised her.

"But..."

"But what? We're both girls now, what's there to worry about?"

Turning to give a slight, playful smile, Gu Yanxi's relaxed expression was betrayed by a blush rising on her cheeks.

"... Alright, then."

In the end, with a trace of anticipation, Chen Zixuan nodded slightly.

As the landlord, Gu Yanxi naturally had the spare key to Chen Zixuan's place. A few minutes later, she returned with Chen Zixuan's helmet.

"What time are you planning to sleep tonight?"

Cradling the familiar helmet, Chen Zixuan checked with Gu Yanxi before logging in.

Since she'd be solo-queuing in the arena tonight, she couldn't bring Gu Yanxi along, and Gu Yanxi didn't plan to play herself either, so it'd be just Chen Zixuan.

"... Twelve, I guess."

Glancing at her phone—it was nine o'clock—Gu Yanxi decided to tell a little white lie so Chen Zixuan could play a while longer.

Twelve... That gave her three hours. If she won 40 matches an hour, that'd be about 120 in three hours.

At this rate, by noon tomorrow, she could save up 400 wins' worth of points and exchange them for five 【High-grade Mithril】.

Nodding slightly, Chen Zixuan hesitated no longer. She carefully fastened on her helmet, pushing both ponytails back, then lay flat on Gu Yanxi's bed, tucked herself in, and firmly pressed the power switch.

Kaloran, your emperor has returned!

A flash of white light burst before her eyes, making them sting. When Chen Zixuan opened them again, she was standing in the bustling, brilliantly lit Main City plaza.

All the weakness and pain vanished from her body. Clenching her right fist, Chen Zixuan could feel unimaginable power surging within her.

"No... I'm not Chen Zixuan anymore."

The maid outfit-clad silver-haired girl murmured softly.

"I am... Cecilia!"