Maxwell and Ivy landed on the ground near the waterfall. Although Ivy was not happy to be in the same place with Maxwell, yet the moment her eyes saw the blooming flowers, her face brightened up, she was truly delighted by the beautiful scenery in front of her.

"We're finally here! Enjoy the flowers my dear Ivy," Maxwell said and left her side. He bolted into the water, dived, and made a big splash.

"Amazing water! Ivy join me!" he summoned her.

"Later! I still need to pick some flowers to bring to my room," Ivy replied. She began her task by selecting the most beautiful flowers among them and carries them in her arms.

Maxwell enjoys frolicking in the water while occasionally glancing at his lady love getting busy with the flowers.

Later, he will go through the manual book where the list of rituals can be performed for different purposes. There is a ritual instruction in there that can wipe someone's memory and the erased memory can be replaced with a new one.

While looking at Ivy...he realized that their relationship will improve significantly if he can wipe away the memories of her family and that of her Nephilim lover inside her mind. That's right! By completely wiping everything in Ivy's memory...he can finally gain her trust, her love, loyalty, and devotion.

A brilliant idea!

He's been thinking about it several times in the past. Right now, he wants to do it!

Tonight!

He wants to conduct the ritual immediately. As for the monsters, he can always release them tomorrow. There is plenty of time.

Just that tonight he wants to wipe Ivy's memory completely and replace it with his memory so that he can be the only one in her mind and heart.

He was excited about the possibility of turning Ivy into a submissive woman who will follow all his command, a woman that can be loyal and devoted to him. He's been longing for the day that this cold Ivy will treat him like he is the only guy she will ever love.

A dazzling smile appeared on his lips while watching her. Soon, her heart will be completely his!

That was also the time that Ivy glanced in his direction and saw him smiling at her. Her brows furrowed. Why is he smiling while looking at her? Was he planning on molesting her in this place? She felt a chill running down her spine.

Maxwell ceased looking at her and continue bathing in the water. Later, when they're finally back in the vampire's den, he will lock himself and Ivy inside the ritual room for 24 hours. By the time they emerged from the ritual room, Ivy will finally become a different person, his slave.

A chuckle erupted from Maxwell's mouth.

Ivy heard him chuckling, she looked at him. "What's funny?" she asked.

Maxwell shook his head. "Nothing is funny dear... I'm just thinking about my ambitions and plans of ruling the world of humans. It's finally going to happen a few days from now. I'll be the most powerful vampire in the whole world. Everyone will worship me!" he said in a loud voice.

Ivy rolled her eyes. Duh! It was just Maxwell and his outrageous ambition of dominating the world of humans. She resumed picking the flowers that catch her attention.

Maxwell spent another hour submerged in the water, occasionally glancing at Ivy. Unknown to her, he was already plotting to erase her memory of her present life.

Ivy got tired of picking up flowers... she thinks she already had enough. She gathered the flowers from the ground and brought it with her under the shade of the tree, wanting to have a few minutes of rest. She has no plans to swim in the water today. She will just pass her idle time admiring the flowers and the butterflies.

One hour later.

Maxwell looked at Ivy. "Aren't you going to take a swim in the water?" he asked her.

Ivy shook her head. "No, because you are also in the water..." she said aloud.

Maxwell sighed. "Okay fine. I'm done bathing, you can have all the water for yourself. I'm going somewhere... looking for the roots of the Abyss Cedar tree," he said.

Ivy's brows knitted together. "It's the first time I heard of that tree's name. Why do you want to get the roots of that tree?" she asked out of curiosity.

Maxwell smiled. "You asked too many questions, my dear Ivy. What's I'm going to do with the roots of the tree is none of your business," he said and left the water going to the area where the forest was located. He stopped in his tracks and looked at her. "I'll be gone for more than one hour, enjoy the water if you want," he said and resumed walking towards his destination.

Ivy watched Maxwell's retreating, the water was still dripping from his clothes, he disappeared after entering the thick forest nearby.

She watched the water, dang! It looks inviting! She was itching to jump into the water now that Maxwell is out of sight!

Why not?

He will return after one hour, hmm, she can enjoy the water for fifty minutes! Oh, yeah! She wastes no time and sprinted towards the water and make a splash. She landed in the deepest part of the water and loving it.

While taking her bath, she was wondering why would Maxwell seek the roots of the Abyss Cedar tree? What he's going to do with the roots?

Well...she should stop thinking about the tree...it's not her concern at all.

She continues bathing in the refreshing water, while on the lookout for Maxwell's sudden return. If he comes back, she will leave the water right away.

She closed her eyes...remembering so well...that in this place in the past...she... Esmeralda and Kate were having a picnic. Those were better times. Now, Esmeralda and Kate finally attained freedom while she was left behind.

Fresh tears sprang from her eyes, she felt sad and hopeless with her current situation. She wanted badly to leave the place but there's no opportunity to do so. She's stuck alone in the castle surrounded by enemies.

She missed her family so much! She missed Zemeth! She missed their village! She missed everything outside. When can she ever get out of this forsaken place?

Fat tears rolled from her eyes. They were tears that were formed out of her mental and emotional suffering inside the castle.

She submerged her head under the water to wash away the tears from her eyes. She resumed bathing hoping that the water will give her a little bit of relief from her misery.

One hour later.

Maxwell was back in the waterfall.

Ivy left the water immediately after seeing him approaching the area. He was already wearing dry clothes and he was carrying a black cloak in his right hand.

He addressed her. "Done bathing? You can go back to the water and continue bathing if you want. I'll just sit over there under the shade of that tree and wait 'till you finished your bath," he offered.

Ivy shook her head. "No thanks! I'm done bathing," she replied.

"Okay," Maxwell said and draped the black cloak over Ivy's wet clothing. "Let's go home. You can change your clothes in your room," he said. He holds Ivy's right arm and they teleported back into the vampires' den.

A few minutes later, they landed inside Ivy's room.

"I'll take my leave," Maxwell said. He disappeared from the room going to the ritual room to mix the medicines and prepare everything that he needed for the ritual.

Ivy released a sigh of relief after Maxwell was gone from her room. She was glad that he didn't linger inside the room, she was afraid that he was planning to molest her again. Thank God, she was wrong!

She went to the cabinet and took some dry clothes and went inside the bathroom to change her clothes.

A few minutes later, she exited the bathroom and went to bed. She looked at the table, there are foods already! Good! She's hungry already. She went to the table and began eating her meal.

"Hmm...yummy!" she murmured. As usual, the dishes for tonight is delicious. The only good thing about the castle is the food, the waterfall, and the flowers.

Twenty minutes later, she was done eating her meal. She left the table and went to the window. She watched the fake flower garden for a few minutes. Then she feels sleepy all of a sudden. She went to the bed and lie down, her eyelids lids began dropping fast and a moment later, she drifted into a deep slumber.

Outside.

In the room where the brothers usually conduct their meetings, Maxwell addressed his siblings. "I've changed my mind tonight. We won't be releasing monsters this evening, instead, let's do it tomorrow," he told them.

Lothaire and Xenon looked at their elder brother in confusion.

"But why - bother?" Lothaire asked.

"Yes, can you tell us why you have a changed of heart?" asked Xenon.

Maxwell sighed. "I'm going to do something important in the ritual room tonight," he explained.

"Okay. Why don't you give me the golden dagger and Ivy, I can release the monsters and the dark armies on your behalf," Xenon offered.

"Yes, we can do it brother. Don't worry, I will help you, Xenon," Lothaire suggested.

Maxwell shook his head. He can't entrust the golden dagger and Ivy in his brothers' care, they might do something stupid behind his back and all his plan will be put in ruin. And what if the enemies will get bolder and take Ivy away? No! He can't afford such a big mistake and set back. "Guys, don't be so excited. No need to rush. There's still tomorrow..." he said with a firm voice.

Lothaire and Xenon wore a disappointed look on their faces.

Maxwell rose to his feet and left, going to Ivy's room to bring her to the ritual room to resume his plan in erasing her current memories.

When he appeared in Ivy's room, she was already sleeping soundly. He went to the bed and picked up Ivy's body and then carries her in his arms.

He stared at Ivy's beautiful face and smiled tenderly. "You are mine!" he murmured and then disappeared instantly from the room.