Leticia stared at Rita with a puzzled expression.
Take her around to meet Izumi's women…?
What exactly was that supposed to mean?
Was she being introduced as a new maid? Or perhaps expected to serve them somehow?
Before she could sort through the confusion, Rita had already guided her into a bookstore.
The shop itself was warm and elegant, carrying the faint scent of paper and ink. Shelves lined the walls, filled with grimoires, enchanted tools, and peculiar magical items.
Countless paintings decorated the interior.
Every single one of them had been drawn by Eriri.
And these weren't ordinary paintings.
Once activated, the creatures sealed within them could be summoned into reality for combat.
At the counter sat Megumi Kato, quietly managing the shop.
Beside her was Asia Argento.
Rita smiled and began the introductions.
"This is Miss Megumi Kato."
"And the one painting in the back is Miss Eriri."
"They're both women belonging to Izumi-sama."
Hearing that, Megumi lifted her gaze toward them.
The moment she saw Leticia's golden hair and crimson eyes, she understood immediately.
Another girl Izumi had brought back from another world.
Leticia hurriedly bowed.
"Pleased to meet you, Miss Megumi."
"My name is Leticia."
She was secretly observing Megumi as she spoke.
The girl's presence was strangely faint.
If Rita hadn't introduced her first, Leticia might have unconsciously overlooked her entirely.
It was an unusual ability.
After exchanging greetings with Megumi and the others, Rita brought Leticia to the next shop.
There, she met demons, angels, fallen angels, and various other races.
One after another, Rita introduced them all.
And the more introductions she heard, the more complicated Leticia's expression became.
Finally, unable to hold herself back, she turned toward Rita.
"…Is that man really that incredible?"
Rita immediately understood what she meant.
So she answered honestly.
"Mmhm. Izumi-sama is amazing."
A faint blush spread across her cheeks as though certain memories had surfaced in her mind.
"No matter how many girls there are together, none of them can defeat Izumi-sama."
"He's incredibly strong."
"You'll understand eventually~"
A mischievous smile appeared on Rita's face.
Meanwhile, Leticia only looked more confused.
Seeing that reaction, Rita merely laughed and continued leading her forward.
Soon afterward, they arrived at the vampires' district.
And there, Leticia once again met the vampire girl who had been staring at her earlier.
A small blonde vampire with crimson eyes.
Flandre Scarlet.
The moment Flandre saw Leticia, her eyes sparkled with curiosity.
"You're a vampire too?"
"Why haven't I seen you before?"
Flandre was extremely familiar with all the vampires in this world.
More importantly, she was adored by nearly everyone.
Unlike Remilia, who constantly acted like a proud "King of Vampires," Flandre was much easier to get along with.
Even Arcueid, Avrora, and the others spoiled her endlessly.
Leticia nodded politely.
"Hello."
"My name is Leticia. Please take care of me."
A bright smile instantly bloomed across Flandre's face.
"Hello, Sister Leticia!"
"I'm Flandre!"
"Please take care of me too!"
Seeing the innocent smile on the younger vampire's face, Leticia found herself smiling as well.
It was a rare expression for her.
After that, Rita continued introducing Leticia to the other vampires living in this world.
Everyone welcomed her warmly.
Especially Avrora.
After proudly showing off her mature form to everyone earlier, she had already sealed herself back into her petite appearance using the ribbon Izumi gave her.
The moment she saw Leticia again, Avrora puffed out her chest proudly.
"From now on, in this world, I'll protect you!"
"If anyone dares bully you, just say my name!"
"Avrora is the strongest!"
As she declared this triumphantly, the aura of the Sun Authority radiated from her body.
The familiar sensation caused Leticia's eyes to widen slightly.
"You possess one as well…"
As she spoke, Leticia also released the aura of her own Sun Authority.
The Sovereignty of Ophiuchus.
The two powers resonated with one another.
Same origin.
Different existence.
Avrora blinked in surprise.
"You have one too?!"
She stared at Leticia curiously.
"Did that guy give it to you?"
The Sun Authority she possessed had come from Izumi.
And as far as she knew, only Izumi had access to such things.
So naturally, she assumed Leticia had received hers from him as well.
But Leticia shook her head.
Then she calmly explained her origins, the Little Garden, and the nature of the Sun Authority she carried.
After listening carefully, Avrora finally understood.
Then, after thinking for a moment, she suddenly declared:
"Then from today onward…"
"You'll be vice leader of our Vampire Alliance!"
"Yes. It's decided!"
She nodded enthusiastically, clearly satisfied with her decision.
Two holders of Sun Authority.
Now let's see who dares look down on vampires anymore!
Maybe they could even go beat up those dragons next time.
With that thought in mind, Avrora became determined to pull Leticia completely into her faction.
Meanwhile, Leticia remained somewhat bewildered by the entire situation.
Still, she didn't reject it.
After all…
She would be living in this world from now on.
And compared to the Little Garden, where true vampires were incredibly rare—
this place was overflowing with members of her own kind.
Strangely enough…
That made her happy.
The anxiety lingering in her heart gradually faded away.
When she met Black Rabbit again someday, she would explain everything properly.
As for now—
she had already begun accepting this world as her new home.
And somehow…
she had also become Avrora's second-in-command.