We are back. Back again~😆. How are you all doing? I'm so excited for SVT comeback. I am like buzzing with excitement. All of the concept photos look amazing and I can't wait for more info to come out. Anyway, we are continuing our search for the source of the newborn and we all know Seungcheol is going to see it through until the very end! Let's get into it.

Seungcheol storms through the hallways searching for Advisor Woobin. He's the one usually involved with the laws of the society. He would be the one most likely heading the search for the rogue vampire responsible for the newborn. Seungcheol barely got any rest after the events of last night. He just wished to know who put Jihoon's life at risk. That's why he's currently looking for his father's advisor himself. He needs to know who the culprit is right this second or he may completely lose it. Seungcheol makes a right turn and his eyes widen when he sees Advisor Woobin exit his office. The vampire prince rushes forward with purpose in his steps. "Advisor Woobin, may I have a second of your time," Seungcheol says, "I know that you are most likely busy."

"On the contrary," Advisor Woobin answers, "I am free at the moment. What can I help you with?" The man is garbed in a dark blue floor length robe with golden embellishments and a white undershirt. There's a stack of papers clenched in the man's firm hands and his facial expression is relaxed considering there's a vampire out there that broke a law. Seungcheol frowns, wondering how he can be so calm, but pushes this thought to the side. He's here for answers. Advisor Woobin's emotional status isn't something for him to worry about. "What is the progress on the newborn vampire?" Seungcheol questions, "Have you found the culprit?"

Advisor Woobin's eyebrows furrow, "What are you speaking of your Highness?" Seungcheol frowns and stares at the man, wondering how he can have no idea what he's talking about. This type of thing fits right into Woobin's field of expertise. He would have been the first one informed about the newborn Seungcheol brought from the human world. "The newborn that was attacking someone from the human world," Seungcheol says, "You should know about all of this."

"There was a newborn in the human world?" Advisor Woobin questions, "The King never mentioned such to me. I just spoke with him last night."

"Then, you should know what is going on. My father said that he would put his men to work on discovering the culprit," Seungcheol states.

"I apologize, your highness, but I have no knowledge of any newborn," Advisor Woobin says, "Maybe, you are mistaken."

"Mistaken?" Seungcheol scoffs, "I was the one that chopped the newborn's head off of its body. I was the one who saw it drinking from a human. I am not mistaken, Advisor. If anyone is...it would be you. Are you lying to me?"

"I would never do such a thing," Advisor Woobin says. Seungcheol's eyes narrow and he takes a step closer to the advisor. There's no way that he doesn't know. The vampire in front of him is hiding something. Seungcheol can tell. Why? Is it because he was the one that turned the human? Is that why he's lying to him? Because Advisor Woobin is the culprit and he's trying to cover for himself. "I don't believe you," Seungcheol says, "Now tell me what is going on right this moment or I will not hesitate to kill you like I did with that newborn." Advisor Woobin's eyes widen and he takes a step back. He chuckles nervously, "Please...your highness...I truly am not lying. I have no idea what you speak about."

"Do you think I'm stupid, Advisor Woobin?" Seungcheol questions.

"O-of course not," The vampire stutters.

"Then, tell me everything while I can still keep my anger in check," Seungcheol growls. The vampire prince's hands clench into fists and he glares at the advisor. He steps closer to him, his presence chilling and filled with fury. The advisor doesn't speak, too terrified to even move. "Your highness!" Soonyoung calls out from down the hall, noticing the situation. He rushes over and places a hand on Seungcheol's arm, holding him back. The vampire prince glowers at his friend, "Let me go, Soonyoung."

"I can't do that, Seungcheol," Soonyoung murmurs, "Not when I am a hundred percent sure that you are going to slaughter Advisor Woobin for answers you aren't going to get."

"He knows something," Seungcheol states, "I need to know who did this to Jihoon."

Soonyoung sighs, "He does, but threatening to chop his head off isn't a good idea. There's more to this then you know, Seungcheol."

"Do you know something that I don't?" Seungcheol questions.

Soonyoung nods, "You should know too, but the fact that you're here hounding Advisor Woobin means that you have no idea."

"Tell me," Seungcheol says.

"I will as soon as we get you away from the advisor," Soonyoung states.

"Fine," Seungcheol says, crossing his arms across his chest. Soonyoung flashes him a thankful look and slowly removes his hand. He turns to look at the slightly less terrified advisor and smiles at him. "I need to speak to the crown prince," Soonyoung says, "I hope you don't mind."

"Not at all," Advisor Woobin says in a shaky voice. Soonyoung smiles again at the advisor before pushing Seungcheol down the hall and towards another room.

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Seungcheol lets Soonyoung lead him to the music room where there is a large variety of instruments propped up. And more importantly, soundproof walls. Soonyoung is pretty sure how this conversation is going to go. He will bet a hundred bucks that Seungcheol will start yelling. "What's going on Soonyoung," Seungcheol says.

"They're covering up the whole situation," Soonyoung answers, "So, you never brought any newborn from the human world. There was never any newborn at all."

"What? Why?" Seungcheol states, "My father said he would find the vampire who did this. He said he would investigate."

"He did," Soonyoung says, "His people searched and they found nothing. The newborn isn't the product of any vampire in our society."

"Are you kidding me?" Seungcheol questions, "It has to be one of our people. There's no other group of vampires in South Korea."

"That's exactly why it's being covered up," Soonyoung states, "They don't know what vamp did it, but if news spread that someone broke a law and the royals are unable to identify who it is...things could be a whole lot worse." Seungcheol scoffs and runs a hand through his hair. He starts to pace and shakes his head, "Unbelievable...how did you know about this before I did?"

"Your father sent a message out to all of us this morning," Soonyoung says, "You should have received one as well." Seungcheol opens his mouth to say he hasn't when he suddenly remembers the note that Minhyun was trying to hand him before he had stormed out of his room in search of answers. The vampire prince frowns, "How could they find nothing? Maybe, they messed up. Maybe, they didn't search hard enough."

"They were at it for hours," Soonyoung says, "They double-checked their findings. The newborn didn't come from our people."

"Then, who did it?!" Seungcheol exclaims, "Who turned the human? Whose fault is it that Jihoon almost died last night!!!"

"I have no idea," Soonyoung states, "But, it isn't our problem. Your father isn't going to investigate this issue anymore, so let it go."

"Isn't our problem? Let it go?" Seungcheol says in disbelief, "I can't do that Soonyoung."

"You have to," Soonyoung says, "Everyone else is forgetting it."

"I can't forget! Not when Jihoon could have died!" Seungcheol shouts, "I need to know who did this!"

"What are you going to do, hyung? What can you do? Go yell at your father to continue searching for something that will never be found?" Soonyoung asks. Seungcheol falls silent for a second and then his face hardens. He nods his head and makes his way towards the doors with purpose in his steps. "That's exactly what I'm going to do," Seungcheol states.

"Hyung!" Soonyoung calls out, "Stop it!"

"No!" Seungcheol bellows.

"What are you going to tell him?!" Soonyoung cries, "It's just a newborn, hyung. A dead one. I know why you're this angry, but your father has no idea! He'll ask you why you care so much! And what are you going to say!? It's cause the human that the newborn was drinking from is someone that you've fallen in love with!!! Don't even say you'll lie either...you're not thinking straight in this crazy angry mood you're in! You'll slip up and your father will know! And then Jihoon is as good as dead." Seungcheol freezes as Soonyoung's words hit him like a battering ram. He's right. He isn't thinking at all. He's running on pure anger and that's messing with him. He'll only make things even worse if he goes to speak to his father. But, how can he just imagine this whole situation never happened. How can he just let the culprit go? Seungcheol takes a deep breath and slowly turns back around to face his friend. "What am I supposed to do, Soonyoung?" Seungcheol murmurs, "I can't just forget like everyone else. I experienced firsthand what that newborn did to Jihoon. I want justice for the pain and fear that it caused him."

"I know you do," Soonyoung says, "I'm sorry, Seungcheol, but I don't think you're going to get it. We have no idea who turned the newborn. This is just going to be one of those things that have no answer...it's just not going to be solved." Seungcheol frowns, not happy with the answer he's given. But, what can he do? He has no leads. No idea who could've turned a human if it isn't someone from the society. There's no way for him to find the culprit. "I know you're upset, but at least be thankful that you were able to save Jihoon," Soonyoung says, "That's more important than catching the criminal. Don't you think?" Seungcheol nods his head, Jihoon is safe and that is more valuable than anything else. His mood slowly changes as he thinks about the human, imagining him lounging out at home or mixing up a drink at the cafe with a wide smile on his face. It's then that it begins to dawn on him. He left Jihoon at his apartment last night with the promise to explain. Seungcheol's eyes slowly widen, Jihoon must be so confused. "I need to go," Seungcheol states, "Cover for me..."

"What?" Soonyoung says, "Go where?"

"The human world," Seungcheol says, "I need to see Jihoon."

Oooo, we'll finally get some more Jicheol moments again in the next chapter. I hope that you anticipate it. Did you enjoy this chapter? The mysteries are starting to build. Where do you all think the newborn came from? Let me know in the comments. While you're at it, if you could please show me some support by voting, following me, adding this story to your library, and check out my other Kpop stories here on Wattpad. I will see you all soon, Carats!

P.S. Did you see GoSe for this week? I loved it! Jun is so adorable 🥰