On potentially going to RubyCity

[what_is_a_man]

You wish to send me to some city removed from my own world, and thus cut off from my castle?

[He takes a minute, swirling the goblet of blood he holds in one hand, mulling over the possibility.]

You say this place is free of Belmonts, as well as having Death taking residence there? That does make things a bit more... agreeable. I do not know who this "Hellsing" person is you are concerned about, nor do I care, honestly.

Give me time to think, Mundane. Being cut off from the Castle that - for all intents and purposes - has been a part of my very being for so long is... a difficult decision.

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[magicpanchira]

...

[ No. NO. Not another vampire. ]

[what_is_a_man]

[Just have a long stare.]

...Can I help you?

[magicpanchira]

.....Hi.

[ Excuse her while she just. Takes a step backwards, okay? ]

[what_is_a_man]

If you are going to address one of nobility, it is considered proper to introduce oneself as well as stating why you are addressing them in the first place.

[Barbarians...]

[magicpanchira]

I-I'm... I'm Trucy Wright. [ AND SHE'S JUST FINE! ] Y-your mun is thinking about sending you to Ruby City, then, huh?

[alwayskidnapped]

Your mun would have you show your face in a city full of humans? How very bold... and what would you do, then, Count? I would not put it past you to gorge yourself on their blood, you vile demon!

[what_is_a_man]

Yes... he feels there is a discrepancy between the amount of people there, and the lack of what he calls "villains."

[He scoffs and takes another drink. Villain indeed...]

[magicpanchira]

Uh-huh. Well, you should talk him out of it. You... you wouldn't like it there! The sun is out constantly!

[ It's not really. ]

And the houses are made out of garlic!

[ ...Nope. Not that, either. ]

[what_is_a_man]

Perhaps I shall. What is it to you, Lady Renard? I would be leaving your precious Belmonts out of my bids for once. Our world would be free of my influence, however fleeting that may or may not be. Is that not what you truly desire?

[alwayskidnapped]

Every world should be free of your reign of terror. Can you really be so sure no one will stop you in this new world?

[what_is_a_man]

[That actually provokes a sinister grin and an equally sinister chuckle.]

And let me guess, the water is all piped in from the Vatican itself, blessed by the Pope?

[He glides closer to Trucy, eyes darting down to her chest for half a second.]

You, little one, are a horrible liar. Your heart-beat betrays you.

[magicpanchira]

How did you know?

[ Oh. Holy shit. Hi. She squeaks and stares up at the INSANELY LARGE VAMPIRE. ]

...L-look, we've got tons of vampires in the city, okay? I don't need any more trying to kill me. Unless you're one of the nice ones...

[ Which she's going to go with NO. ]

[what_is_a_man]

[He straightens up, another smirk on his face.]

Oh? My mundane failed to mention I would have vassals should I arrive in this place... Interesting.

[You're not helping your case any, Trucy.]

[what_is_a_man]

According to my mundane, this... "Hellsing" woman would be my primary adversary. However, she lacks the Vampire Killer, and thus does not have the same edge that your precious Richter had.

I am not concerned.

[magicpanchira]

...

You really shouldn't come to the city. Just stay where you are. You're better off.

[ Aaaaand another big step back. ]

[alwayskidnapped]

...You should not underestimate her. She resides alongside myself in my mun's headspace as well. My, how interesting... to think that you will most certainly be bested by a different clan, and a woman no less... well, that's almost too much for me to think about without laughing!

[ She's smiling pleasantly; usually she'd be somewhat apprehensive to approach the vampire, but... well, it's an amusing thought. ]

As for my beloved Richter, as much as I love him, you are wrong. You should know that each one of our family members grows stronger... just look at our grandson, Julius. Did he not defeat you and seal you into an eclipse~?

[what_is_a_man]

Where I am? Trapped in this idiotic human's mind, in forced servitude!?

[He's just going to casually toss his goblet aside, sending it shattering against the far wall. ...Thankfully, magic goblets of blood are easy to come by when you're BFF's with Death.]

Quite the contrary, Lady Wright. Anyplace would be better than this wretched hole. I need only find a way to bring my castle with me.

[magicpanchira]

...Wouldn't being in the city be forced servitude, too, though?

[ What the-- ew. She stares at the blood, and then blinks back up at the vampire. Did he... just... call her 'Lady Wright'?

...She grins suddenly. ]

Oooh, you have a castle, too?! I want to see it! If you come to the city, can I come and see it?!

[what_is_a_man]

[Yeah, never smile at Vlad. That's just an invitation for him to get all up in her grill.]

And yet here I stand. Time is nothing to me, Lady Renard. Death itself is my ally. Many of the Belmont clan thought me sealed forever - even my own son thought I was banished for good - and yet I find my way back into the world of the living.

I am far from defeated. So long as humanity retains its foolish pride that is forever ingrained within their kind, so too will I walk the world.

[alwayskidnapped]

[ She's not going to back down, either, though. You should know that by now, Count... besides, it's not as though you can kidnap her again. ]

Yes, you do indeed still stand... but as my husband told you, there will always be someone around to defeat you and put you in your place, whether it is a Belmont or not.

[ Her smile only widens now, and she's practically beaming at him. ]

Perhaps you are not defeated yet, but my family grows closer and closer to your end, with the help of your son. With each generation, my grandsons and granddaughters will continue gaining strength and knowledge, until you are nothing more than a bad memory, Lord Dracula.

[fairbrook]

[S'up, Count. You should be concerned about a Hellsing, and this woman is about 10 times more ferocious than her grandfather. Of course, the possibility of yet another Dracula can make one skeptical. This one just doesn't happen to be bound to her.

Following the scent of heavy cigar smoke, one could hear a low chuckle. Though she'll hold off on engaging for the moment.]

[what_is_a_man]

[He just chuckles, the madness trickling back into his voice as he runs a hand through his hair.]

Why yes, you can indeed be the first guest of Castlevania once it arrives. I will even send my finest escort, for one such as yourself.

Gaibon and Slogra would be more than willing to bring you to my throne personally.

[And, as if on cue, the two demons materialize from the shadows. Gaibon circles overhead as Slogra jabs at the air with his spear. Vlad holds up a hand, and Slogra takes a knee, though his glare doesn't leave his face as he stares Trucy down.]

[magicpanchira]

Cool! Is it a big castle? How many rooms does it have?

[ She's about to say something else, when those... things appear. She's not sure which one to be looking at; the one in the air or the one at Dracula's side. ]

....

[ And then: ]

Your magic is so cool!

[ Because clearly this is the most important thing happening. ]

[what_is_a_man]

[Give him a reason. He dares you.]

I am the rule by which humanity's worth is evaluated. Should I be stopped, it is no true defeat. There will come a day when humanity's faith wanes, and their champions falter. And on that day, the world will be bathed in the flames of chaos.

And when the last Belmont falls, I will tell them of your lofty expectations, and grind into their very soul just how far they have fallen before making a feast of their blood.

[what_is_a_man]

[Vlad takes a deep breath, taking in the familiar scent of blood.]

You must be the Hellsing my mun has told me about. I can practically taste your arrogance. Just because one Hellsing was aided by the descendants and allies of the Belmont clan does not make your clan one of note.