The Great Vampire General is a Girl! - Chapter 55

It all happened so fast. When the Duke finally agreed to the Chastain family’s proposal—the Dubois Mansion was cleaned up. They will hold the wedding in the grandest building in Lapella, the house of the bride herself.

Duchess Veronica was not willing to buy cut roses. She brought in dozens of gardeners to plant hundreds of shrubs of white and red roses in their large gardens. This was the Dubois’ first marriage in twenty-four years so they weren’t willing to skimp on it.

Lapella’s famous lady Valerie Dubois was finally ending her bachelorhood. With someone who also came from a no less honorable family, namely the Chastain family from Acheron.

Raphael Chastain was not the heir to the title of Marquis. He had already served himself in the Florentian military but he still received a share of the Chastain family’s prosperity. They control a mountain in Acheron which holds a high gold content. But the Chastains didn’t exploit him on a large scale. They mine enough to keep the gold price stable.

Dubois also made his fortune by managing the rubies and gems mines on the Lapella border. They employ artisans and creative people to design and shape high-value jewelry.

Many thought the union between the two families was ideal. Because they could supply each other with raw materials and dominate the gold and gem market in the vampire world. That was the main reason why the Chastains proposed to Valerie.

For the first time, since their marriage was decided, the Chastain family finally met their future in-laws.

“Lady Valerie, you are as beautiful as the rumors say, Raphael is too good for you,” Marchioness Brigitte Chastain commented. Half of it didn’t feel trite. They must have been surprised to hear that apart from their family’s proposal, Raphael and Valerie were already dating. Raphael was their son who was always serious and never interested in girls.

Brigitte Chastain was a woman with perfect posture and black hair that shines like pearls of the sea. Even though she was wearing light makeup, she was still beautiful and there wasn’t a single wrinkle on her pretty face.

Valerie bowed gracefully and then received a friendly hug from the cheerful Marchioness. Valerie was totally dressed by her maids. But she didn’t wear too much make-up because it suits her age. She wore a light peach colored dress that accentuated her flawless white skin. Her silver hair was styled into a ponytail to reveal her slender neck. The shoulders were slightly open so that it would make the eyes of men a little curious but still polite enough to be worn on formal events.

“Welcome the Marquess and Marchioness to our residence,” Valerie continued her greeting.

It was a welcoming event in the magnificent Dubois family dining room. Although they didn’t need much space let alone cutlery because they only drank blood—still expensive crystal glasses were laid out there ready to be filled with fresh blood.

Then the Duke and Duchess Dubois followed into the room. Their rank was higher, so they came later. The Chastain Couple bowed in respect.

“Your Grace, thank you for welcoming us into your residence,” said Phillipe Chastain, the Marquess who also had black hair like Raphael. He was a handsome man and grew a thin mustache on his face. His body was a little thin but tall.

“We’re going to be a family, so please sit down. Let’s get to know each other.”

“Sorry I’m late,” Jasper followed and sat down next to Valerie.

“Sorry about Raphael, he—”

“It’s okay, he’s been telling us before. He’s a busy commander, a war hero. We can’t always force him to attend family gatherings. You must be proud of him,” Veronica said gracefully.

“Yes, of course, your Grace..Raphael is always serious about his military duties. But you needn’t worry, Valerie. When you are at the Chastain residence and Raphael has to serve, you will not be lonely. .there’s a lot to do in Acheron and—” The excited Marchioness noticed the auras of the Dubois nobles changing.

“Umm, is there a problem?”

“Didn’t Raphael tell you where he met Valerie?” Arthur Dubois smiled kindly.

“He? Oh Raphael is so secretive..We were very surprised when he confessed that he was dating Lady Dubois.”

“Hmm, this might come as a surprise to you. Actually Valerie met him in the Florentia military,”

“Oh, sorry, I don’t understand,” Marquiss Chastain interrupted.

“Raphael and I are both knights..So, after marriage we will fight together in the military. I hope you both don’t mind,” Valerie responded cautiously.

There was a look of surprise on the Chastains’ faces. They certainly did not expect that their future son-in-law who looked elegant and fragile was a knight.

“Valerie is like Raphael, they both use cursed weapons. That means they are both obliged to serve in the military. Of course we ourselves are reluctant to let our daughter and sister go to war. But Raphael promised to take care of her,” Jasper helped explain.

“Oh, this is surprising indeed..but this is not a problem for us at all. Raphael had been postponing the wedding because he was worried that his wife would often stay and be lonely. But, if it’s like this. Aren’t they a perfect couple? However, we just found out that the Dubois family also has a cursed weapon. have you been hiding it all this time? Sorry if my question was a little uncomfortable for you, Your Grace,” asked Brigitte Chastain.

“We also only recently found out, Marchioness, that weapon chose me,” Valerie responded a little nervously.

“It’s a bit of a pity because I was hoping to have some fun with you in Acheron, Lady Valerie. But you’ll be a busy knight. The wielder of cursed weapons will be highly depended on by Florentia. But Raphael is so strong, he can take care of you there,” said Marchioness.

“Oh, but I’ll also occasionally go back to Lapella or to Acheron. Being knights doesn’t mean we can’t take vacations,” Valerie laughed.

“That’s right, so Lady Valerie, what colors do you like? We’ll decorate your room at Acheron. Maybe golden? Or green?” .

Marchioness is enthusiastic again.

She then was busy talking with Veronica Dubois until finally some servants came with glasses filled with freshly harvested blood for them. They drank it slowly, complimented the taste and now they turned to business.

Valerie breathed a sigh of relief. She was worried about this meeting. Not many families were willing to accept a daughter-in-law to serve in the military. Usually female knights had to choose whether they would be single to continue their career in the military or quit after marriage? Rare cases occur only if the husband allows.

Raphael didn’t just let her join the military. He would also be a mentor who ensures Valerie becomes stronger and maximizes Apollon’s power.

Now Valerie was only thinking, when she would officially enlist in the military? The generals said he had to use her real identity. Then how would he face Edgar, Damian and his Jaguar teammates? Kyle too. He already knew that Valor was a girl but he definitely had to get used to seeing Valerie’s appearance in a female knight uniform.

Dealing with this may be more stressful than thinking about marriage. Raphael probably wasn’t attracted to her as a girl. This was a deal that benefits both parties. He needed a wife, Valerie was the one who first came up with the idea of ​​pretending to be dating and getting engaged to make the Dubois feel more at ease letting her return to the military.

At first Valerie thought the engagement was enough. She didn’t expect that Raphael would be serious with her. She also didn’t think that his family would turn supportive and even hasten their marriage.

She might be getting married sooner than her long engaged friend Patricia. Slowly realization came back into her mind. Was she sure she was willing to marry so she could return to the military?

But as a noble lady, she really couldn’t choose. If it wasn’t for Raphael she could have been married off to a spoiled aristocrat who knew only to tell her to preen and smile.

“Sorry I’m late,” Raphael Chastain finally arrived at the dining room in his military uniform. He sat next to Valerie. Jasper gave him a fierce look before he drained the blood in his glass in a huff. But he has compromised. Sooner or later his sister will indeed get married, it was her responsibility as an adult.

“Is everything okay?” Valerie asked.

“I’ve already taken care of your readmission to the military. After we get married you can go straight to duty..but as your husband, I assure you that you will serve under my leadership,” Raphael whispered to him.

Valerie felt her face turn red at this moment. Husband said. Alright, this was all getting closer to reality. Could Valerie not back down anymore? Was this too fast?

“Which identity will I use to join?”

“Of course you will join as Valerie Chastain. This is a condition from your parents. They told the generals that you should serve with me. Well, I also promised to protect you,” said Raphael.

“I’m not that weak though,” Valerie grumbled.

“Let’s think of this as a way to calm your family down. It’s not easy for them to let their daughter join the military. Especially since you were seriously injured before,” Raphael responded in a whisper.

“Will I rejoin the Jaguar team?”

“Yes,”

“How would Edgar and Damian and the others react if they found out I was a girl?” Valerie felt nervous thinking about it.