Author's Note : Important news, I have found a job, I am on probation and I am not yet paid. But it's a start, unfortunately having a job cuts a big chunk of my fanfiction program.

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ahurtrojo1: Thank you so much for your review, starting to lose hope that this story had a real audience.

I'm a small fan of Constantin, Dresden Files, Lord El-Melloi II Case Files and Sherlock Holmes.

So I combined some traits of these protagonists with my idea of an anime protagonist.

I hope you enjoy this chapter, although I may have exaggerated some scenes towards the finale. I think I have a weird sense of humor.

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Story Arc: Let's explore the Boiling Isles

Episode 0: The Departure of Eda (III)

Prologue.03: Welcome Main Missions

Plot: Bruce receives a mission from Bazett and Caren.

Taking the deal from the Wizarding Association was easy.

Accepting the Holy Church deal turned out to be more difficult than expected, thanks to Caren's mischievous nature, certain shocking news, and some strange needs of a Belmont who thinks about preserving his lineage if he dies sooner than expected.

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POV Narrator

Bruce walked out of the kitchen, accompanied by his three exotic cats who got into defensive formation.

Sahirah stands in front of Bruce, Priya on Bruce's left side while Himiko takes care of the right side.

Perhaps the image of three guard cats isn't a particular intimidating image, but when it comes to mad scientists / sorcerers, you don't know when the goldfish turns into a ship-eating leviathan.

Even though Bruce is about to have clients, he is not in the least tense or worried.

If they were enemies or people with hostile intentions, the protections outside would already come into use, especially the Birds and Dogs outside would fight to the death to prevent some small villain from knocking on the front door.

"Let's see who wants to see me?" Bruce asks, using his left palm to cover his left eye.

By doing this, Bruce is able to use a spell to see through the blue eyes of his favorite raven, quickly discovering who the two people are wanting to enter.

"The Berserker, Bazett. This means the Clock Tower needs my services to solve a problem." Bruce said, already imagining the request to collaborate with Bazett to take out a vampire or a heretic magus who is about to perform a forbidden magic.

"Caren Hortensia, the new local nun who replaces Shirou Kotomine. She comes to me only to use me as a winning weapon against spirits, demons and vampires." Bruce murmurs, with a not too happy expression, certainly not too appreciative of Caren's presence.

"The visit of a single troubled woman is a sign of bad omen.

But the simultaneous presence of an agent from the Wizarding Association and the Holy Church promises a mess for me. "Bruce murmurs, running his hand through his hair, completely certain that the next few days will be hellish, maybe it's one of those rare times in here. the Association of Wizards and the Holy Church join forces.

At least one thing is certain, a storm is approaching and Bruce will get bespoke paid for his efforts.

"I have to prepare properly for this business meeting." Bruce declares, partially nullifying the illusion of him, making the fake leather coat and fake fedora hair disappear.

The Last Belmont turns its attention to the immense Silver Gate in the middle of the living room.

If the association of wizards only heard the voice of a door leading to a world full of magic, devoid of the interference of Gaia and Alaya, where every inhabitant can use magic ...

'He will not be responsible for giving way to a colonization (invasion) of morally-less practitioners who act without morality to promote their magical art.' Bruce thinks, waving his hand in the direction of the gloomy looking Gate.

In a second, the Gate to the Boiling Isles returned to its liquid form, flowing smoothly into the bottle.

After that the Gate Custody jumped into the desk drawer it came from.

"Superheroes wear fancy cloaks, Occult Detectives proudly wear their trusty enchanted coat." Bruce said, walking to the front door, pausing by the coat rack to pick up his old leather coat and fedora.

"Time to receive customers, whether I do it with good or bad manners all depends on customer requests." Bruce said, pulling his favorite walking stick out of the umbrella stand, Bruce's personal equivalent of a magic wand or catalyst for his arcane powers.

The cane is 108cm long, made of elegant jet black wood.

The stick handle is made of silver, shaped to resemble a crow's head. On both sides of the handle there are amber colored gemstones embedded.

Decorations have been inserted around the barrel of the stick that resemble precious rings or imaginative trinkets.

Bruce being armed with his trusty enchanted coat and favorite magic stick, he feels no trace of anxiety about opening the door and welcoming the customers.

"Bazett Fraga McRemitz and Caren Hortensia, what brings you to my humble office?" Bruce asks, pretending to be happy to see two big shots from the Wizarding Association and the Holy Church.

Technically he's half pretending, Bruce has no trouble with Bazett, but Caren manages to piss him off in the wrong way.

Bazett Fraga McRemitz is an attractive 23 year old woman, 172cm tall, three sizes: B87 / W55 / H83.

Bazett wears a two-piece black suit with a red-purple tie. He has short magenta hair and a mole just below his left eye.

On his shoulders he carries a metal container in the shape of a cylinder which contains Fragarach, is a Noble Phantasm and Mystic Code, which belongs to Bazett.

Fragarach possesses the causality-distorting power to always hit the opponent in the heart with a focused, subtle blast just before he unleashes his final attack.

In both of Bazett's hands are briefcases, one black and the other white.

Both suitcases look expensive and certainly contain something of great importance.

Caren Hortensia is a beautiful woman older than Bruce, but younger than Bazett.

Caren is 156cm tall, its three dimensions are: B75 / W54 / H77.

Caren has light gray hair and golden eyes. She is wearing what she calls her "exorcist uniform" which is made up of a dress and stockings over pantyhose but no skirt.

She claims to have removed her skirt both to increase her mobility and to seduce men.

Behind him he carries a backpack containing a package.

"I was sent to obtain your services to complete a very important mission for the Clock Tower." Bazett replies, going straight to the point, looking at Bruce from top to bottom, glancing at the trinkets decorating the raven cane.

Bruce also did the same with Bazett, trying to track down new improvements to his arsenal in case things get a lot more violent here.

"May I come in? I have to deliver a package." Caren said, paying little attention to Bruce, looking bored with her current job.

"I never invite anyone in. Standard procedure for dealing with magical customers." Bruce said, sounding slightly rude to his two potential clients.

The Ultimo Belmont isn't rude, it's just paranoid and cautious. Bruce's house is protected by a large number of defenses invisible to the naked eye, each to deal with a specific type of enemy.

If a practitioner of the art crosses the threshold of his house uninvited, much of his power will remain outside the house, leaving the guest uninvited to one-tenth of his full abilities.

If the person entering uninvited was a shapeshifter or possessed by a phantom creature, they would have received an unpleasant surprise.

"If you are able to cross the threshold of my house, do it using your feet. Nothing will happen to you if you are who you pretend to be." Bruce said, keeping his hand steady around the walking stick, ready to face a possible shapeshifter or impostor.

"As sorry as I am being a victim of your paranoia, I can't help but respect your methods." Bazett said, closing his eyes and taking a deep breath before taking a big step forward, crossing the Baker Street threshold.

In an instant an unpleasant sensation hits Bazett, as if someone had put a dozen ice cubes inside your clothes.

Bazett has been "escorted" by Bruce's three cats to a sofa which is used to discuss with customers.

"Exhibitionist nun, do you join Bazett in my office or do you stay outside arguing with my dogs?" Bruce asks, having no problem shutting the door in Caren's face to deal with Bazett.

Caren glances at the large dogs and the flock of birds watching her every move, looking for a pretext to pull out their fangs and claws.

"Crak Crak!" A blue-eyed crow emits its menacing cry before flapping its wings and taking flight.

Leaving the branches of the skeletal tree in favor of Bruce's left shoulder, from where he continues to stare at Caren.

"Lead me the way." The apathetic nun said, preferring to enter the Detective-themed horror house instead of staying out with the beasts.

"Excellent choice. Carmen has a bad habit of trying to rip and eat the eyeballs of every nefarious woman who comes near my door." Bruce said, stroking the head of his favorite crow, his Familiars, Carmen.

'He began to understand why Shirou Kotomine decided to go on a pilgrimage to the Middle East.' Think Caren, sure the previous church agent may have changed continent because of Bruce's ravens.

XXX

A few minutes later.

Bazett and Caren are seated on opposite sides of the sofa, each holding their luggage close.

"This office has seen a lot of weird things from the suicidal vampire desires perfectionist schoolgirls possessed by the nosy cat, a sports freak and self-proclaimed superhero." Bruce murmurs softly, remembering some of the more extravagant customers who have set foot in Baker Strett.

"To see an Agent of the Wizarding Association with a righteous heart and a Sister of the Holy Church with a dark heart sitting next to each other is something new." Bruce said, sitting down in front of the odd pair of customers, looking slightly amused by the opposite nature of Bazett and Caren.

Bruce's three exotic cats sat on the sofa, getting close to their master for any eventuality.

Although the Egyptian cat seems particularly happy to be able to sit on Bruce's lap.

High up in the room sitting on the railing of the stairs is a particular blue-eyed crow watching everything.

"Before we start talking about accepting or not accepting your assignments. Bazett, when do you decide to pay this month's installment.

Your debt won't go away unless you pay it back or you accepted my offer to cancel this pride debt of yours. "Bruce asks, turning his attention to Bazett, remembering a rather important detail in their relationship.

"Debt?" Caren asks, raising an eyebrow, finally showing some interest in what's going on.

"Bazett is one of the best agents in the Clock Tower, having great hand-to-hand combat skills and the most experience dealing with me." Bruce said, giving a brief overview of Bazett's abilities, showing that he held her in high regard.

"If something in Gravesfield catches the eye of the Wizarding Association or they need my talents in particular, they send Bazett to contact me.

We're pretty much well on our way to becoming respectable business friends or colleagues in the department by beating the shit out of heretics. "Bruce concluded, having gained a little sympathy for the older woman.

Bazett blushes slightly at Bruce's sincere flattery, not being used to receiving nice words.

"How does this have to do with Bazett's debt?" Caren asks, seeing no connection between their friendship path and an alleged debt.

"It doesn't seem like it, but I'm a rather wealthy man, I can easily pay for the damage to the property I create during my jobs.

Bazett on the other hand tends to leave behind collapsed buildings and demolished housing estates.

Such damage empties Bazett's bank account every single time he fights in earnest. "Bruce said, remembering how his last assignment with Bazett ended up with a skyscraper collapsing in on itself, all to defeat a vampire-obsessed alchemist.

Bazett lowers his head in shame and embarrassment, collateral damage and how to pay for it are his biggest problems of his career.

"Go on, I like where this conversation goes." Caren comments, finding it delightful to see the proud Bazett's shameful expression.

"Bazett is a good co-worker if we're on the same side. I simply can't support seeing her living in a cardboard box in the middle of the park.

So when Bazett works with me, I tend to pay his share of collateral damage. "Bruce confesses without too much trouble, if one of his friends, allies, consultants has a financial problem, Bruce is willing to provide a long-term loan with no maturity. .

"Bazett's pride doesn't allow her to accept your generosity. So she pays you in installments to pay off her debt." Caren said, having figured out what's going on between Bazett and Bruce.

The agent of the Association of Wizards is too proud to accept the charity of a freelancer, so he insists on repairing ... in installments ... at random intervals ... indefinitely that will probably last generations.

"You are a rather generous man." Caren declares, complimenting Bruce, a rather rare thing for the black-hearted nun.

"I'm not generous, I just don't care about money.

In my spare time from my Belmont jobs, I've been able to make some great financial investments that provide me with so much money that I don't know what to do with it. "Bruce said, in an apathetic tone, showing zero interest in money, which is quite rare in these. days.

"Here's your monthly payment, Belmont." Says Bazett, pulling a small brick of British pounds out of her dress and placing it on top of the coffee table between the sofas.

"If you insist on paying me you can at least do it in dollars." Bruce comments, by far preferring dollars to lire.

The Ultimate Belmont grabs the counter wad and passes it to one of his cats who grabs it with his jaw and carries it away somewhere.

"I have a tip for Bazett because you don't pay in kind." Advises Caren, deciding to make his job more fun by proposing an inappropriate solution.

Bazett has become dumb fearing that Bruce might accept Caren's idea, his finances cannot afford to be pressured by Bruce.

The three cats and the raven emit menacing noises and cast dead stares at Caren.

"A similar proposal that comes out of a nun's mouth. This office really sees all sorts of things." Bruce comments, seeming completely indifferent to Caren's suggestion.

" You do not care ?" Caren asks, in a slightly disappointed tone, wanting to see any kind of reaction from Bruce.

"The perks of pairing with Bazett: physically attractive, decadent personality, excellent lineage, iron health, high combat skills, medium to high level runic magic, Fragarach on hand, zero pretensions to a luxurious lifestyle. " Bruce said, raising his hand, pretending to weigh Bazett's good facts.

"The drawbacks of mating with Bazett: not the most educated woman in the world, easily manipulated, excessive stubbornness, lack of ambition, unable to deal with children, overly addicted to Fragarach and runic magic, zero sociopolitical ties, zero financial hopes . " Bruce said, raising his second hand, pretending to weigh Bazett's bad facts.

"All in all, Bazett is a possible C-rank mate to conceive the next Belmont. The odds of him asking him to loan me her uterus are pretty low." Bruce comments, in a calm and indifferent tone, treating Bazett as if she were at a strange dog show.

"Classmate C-?" Bazett asks, not knowing if she must feel happy that Bruce is not thinking of using the debt to extort carnal or indignant favors to receive such a vow.

"I am a Belmont, the last known Belmont in the world. Besides, I am the only heir to a millennial lineage of witches and sorcerers from the time of Merlin and Morgan Le Fay.

I have twice the obligation and responsibility to have offspring and pass on my teachings.

Thinking about which type of woman I will have to join is an important decision, I have to examine the personality, magical abilities, fighting skills, lineage, innate abilities, what she has to offer House Belmont.

Although the socio-economic advantages / disadvantages of the union is rather insignificant in my opinion. "Bruce said, expressing the interest and knowledge of a man experienced in crossing different specimens to obtain the best pure blood possible.

"Do you know that sex is not just for obtaining a successor for your teachings?" Question Caren, pretty sure someone has to explain to Butterfly how love and relationships work these days.

"What do you mean? Why on earth should I spend my time and energy on reproductive relationships if I don't get offspring after the act?" Bruce asks, with a confused expression, not understanding what Caren is trying to insinuate.

At the same time the Egyptian Cat and the Blue-eyed Raven let out a sigh, looking like an athlete who surrenders to warm an unfathomable wall.

"Shirou Kotomine wasn't kidding when you said you are a particular character." Caren comments in a low voice, sure she has a one-of-a-kind example of her kind of what she is about a Vampire Hunter and Sorcerer.

"We can go back to the main topic. The Clock Tower wants to hire your services for a particular case." Bazett asks, feeling great discomfort to hear where this discussion is going between an intriguing nun and a shameless and common sense Sorcerer.

"You're right, you didn't come here to hear about my marriage plans." Bruce said in agreement with Bazett. The faster he gets the mission, the faster he can finish it and get his reward.

"Caren, please follow Harley and go stay in the kitchen, my clients have a right to privacy." Bruce said in a stern tone, not wanting a third party, especially a member of the Holy Church to witness his business with the Association of Wizards.

Caren wisely decided to remain silent and chase the Bengal cat, going to Bruce's kitchen for the duration of the discussion between the Last Belmont and the user of Fragarach.

Once the kitchen door closes behind Caren.

Bruce focuses exclusively on Bazett, getting into serious business mode.

"Bazett Fraga McRemitz, what exactly does the Clock Tower want from me? And more importantly, how do they intend to pay me?" Bruce asks, wanting to know in detail what this assignment consists of and what they have to offer as pay for his services.

For ordinary people and the needy, Bruce Belmont's services can be worth as little as $ 5 an hour.

For people related to the moonlit world or people who have some influence ... Bruce Belmont's services can become particularly expensive or extravagant, being able to demand blood samples or unique items that catch his attention on the spot.

"Actually at the moment you have Wizard Marshal services." Bazett said, informing Bruce that his employer is one of the most powerful practitioners in the world.

This means that the risks and rewards of this assignment will be at an unparalleled level.

"Kischur Zelretch Schweinorg is one of the founders of the Clock Tower and the Magician of the Second Magic. He holds the title of Wizard Marshal in the Mage's Association." Bruce murmurs in a low voice, pulling out a brief summary of Zelretch's public persona.

"What does the Wizard Marshal want from a Belmont, another vampire wants to drink Zelretch's blood?" Bruce said, making a little joke about a rumor that Zelretch in the past was almost turned into a vampire, but was saved by a Belmont who demanded an exorbitant payment.

"In recent weeks the Wizard Marshal has identified anomalies of unknown origin. For the moment they are not a problem, but if not managed quickly and with the right methods." Bazett said, starting to explain what this assignment consists of, starting from the beginning.

"This doesn't sound like the usual seek and destroy. My luck only hands me cases and one-of-a-kind assignments." Bruce said with a bittersweet smile, making fun of himself for his luck (?) Or bad luck (?) Of attracting trouble that is somehow connected to a troubled woman.

"Bazett, can you please tell me everything you know about the origin of these anomalies." Bruce asks, wanting to see the image in full size to know how to solve the assignment in the best possible way.

"Wizard Marshal does not give me more information than necessary, only a small number of the leaders of the Clock Tower know of the existence of these anomalies.

Everything you need to know is written in this letter. "Bazett said, pulling out of the inside pocket of his suit, a white letter with the Wizard Marshal's personal seal on it.

"Put it on the table." Bruce said, looking at the letter as if it were some kind of bomb.

Seeing nothing wrong, Bazett slowly placed the letter on top of the bedside table between the sofas.

"Carmen, open the letter!" Bruce orders, in a serious tone, as she grabs his walking stick and holds it in front, as if it were some kind of invisible shield capable of defending him from harm.

The blue-eyed crow descends from above, landing on the nightstand, using its claws and wings to open the letter.

"Aren't you exaggerating with caution?" Bazett asks, finding it slightly ridiculous that Bruce sends his raven to open the letters for him.

"I have heard a lot of things about Kischur Zelretch Schweinorg and the jokes he sends to practitioners that get his attention." Bruce said, not wanting to risk being the victim of one of Zelretch's numerous pranks.

"You're not completely wrong, Zelretch's sense of humor is pretty warped." Bazett comments, shivering just to see what the Wizard Marshal's last "student" has been reduced to, a yandere yandere looking for an elusive Shirou Emiya.

Bruce taking the letter from Carmen, begins to read it very carefully, word for word, using all his deductive skills to understand what kind of person Zelretch is.

XXX

Good morning or good evening, Mister Belmont.

You, you don't know me, but I know you.

Surely you are wondering why I have chosen you of all the people in the whole world to handle this case?

The answer is rather complicated.

In short, there are several reasons for my actions.

For example, Master Biblia, one of the Twelve Lords of the Clock Tower recommended your services to me, calling you the perfect person to take on this type of assignment.

There is also the fact that it reminds me of an old friend of mine, Bloodedge, whom I met in my youth while collaborating with the three families: Einzbern, Thosaka, Makiri.

Actually the real reason why I chose you here, you are the only person, except me, capable of reaching the Boiling Isles.

As you should know, Ancient One, leader of the Masters of the Mystic Arts, and I have built a barrier to protect the planet from extradimensional threats.

Even if the barrier prevents the arrival of Outer Gods or a huge army large enough to take over the world. Sometimes small forays manage to pass through weak points.

In America the weak points of the barrier are found above Gravity Falls, Gravesfield, lately also Los Angeles and New York.

The anomalies are called Class Cards, they are Cards that possess a strange combination of the Magic of invocation and a fragment of the Third True Magic: Heaven's Feel: Cup of Heaven.

These anomalies crashed into the barrier of the world, eventually bouncing and landing in a separate space between worlds, a shadow dimension, born from the presence and previous use of the Portal to the Boiling Isles.

Chances are good that Card Classes can emerge from the Shadow Dimension and cause full-scale destruction in Gravesfield or the Boiling Isles.

In the worst possible scenario, Class Cards can create a dimensional rift between the two worlds, forcing both kingdoms to merge into one or destroy each other.

Here is your mission, capture the Class Cards and render harmless, then do what you wish with them, just don't blow up the planet.

The mission will be easy for you and your assistant, you are already hunting Clow Cards, what will it be like to add other potentially apocalyptic Magic Cards to your Card Hunt?

Speaking of how you manage to make Class Cards harmless, the black suitcase contains the equipment you need to complete this mission. I recommend taking Emerald is the most docile of the bunch.

When discussing your compensation, the white suitcase contains some study notes that could help you in the future ...

Good luck in your venture Mister Belmont, you will surely need all the help you can get to survive this summer.

Ps. Be careful of Ruby, you will surely need it if you choose to use the sadistic troublemaker.

Pss. Six other questions ask Sapphire or Emerald.

Psss. After reading this message, the letter will explode in 10 ten seconds!

XXX

Bruce as soon as he read the sentence about the explosion of the document, without thinking about it, throws the document in the direction of the kitchen ...

Unfortunately, at that moment the kitchen door opens, showing King and Kero-chan with full bellies.

The document programmed to explode entered the kitchen with Caren in it.

Bruce, pointing the raven stick in the direction of the kitchen, uses telekinetic magic to do two things:

One, close the door, to prevent the explosion from damaging the many valuables in the living room.

Two, pull Eda and Luz's little pet pets straight into his arms. There is no safer place in Baker Strett than to be alongside Bruce Belmont, practically the whole place is spellbound to help or reinforce Bruce in some way.

BOOM!

A cacophony of exploding fireworks are felt throughout Baker Strett, surely the kitchen will need to be revamped ... again.

"What just happened?" Bazett, King and Kero-chan asked simultaneously, slightly confused about the cause of the fireworks in the kitchen.

"I got a very interesting job offer from a prankster client." Bruce said, in a calm tone, not paying attention to the damage suffered, preferring to arrange to take his little friends to a more appropriate place.

"King, Kero-chan, I need to discuss some very important things with Bazett, then see if Caren is still alive. You can go upstairs and play a video game." Bruce said, preferring to discuss business without King and Kero-chan's interference.

The two mascots exchanged a quick glance, deciding to obey Bruce and go upstairs, later asking their questions about what kind of employer sends explosive fireworks-themed letters.

As soon as the little ones have left the living room, Bruce returns to sit across from Bazett and continues the discussion as if nothing had happened.

"Bazett Fraga McRemitz, I agree to carry out this assignment sent by Zelretch." Bruce declares, pulling out a sheet of paper and a pen.

"Here is the phone number and email I will use to contact you if I need your assistance or if I need to send you reports on my progress. There is also the address of a decent tree with fair prices." Bruce said, handing the card with the contact information for this case to Bazett.

"Got it. Here's the key to open the suitcases. Good luck." Bazett said, taking the ticket and giving in exchange a normal key to open the two suitcases containing the tools and the reward.

Without saying anything else, Bazett stands up and walks towards the exit, having done his assignment for no reason to stay and waste Bruce's time, especially when he has received an assignment from Zelretch.

'I'm done with Bazett. Now it's Caren's turn. ' Bruce thinks, getting up too, walking towards the kitchen, hoping to find Caren in one piece.

The only thing they need today is to explain to Shirou Kotomine that her granddaughter died in her kitchen from fireworks.

Once the Ultimo Belmont entered the kitchen it saw a scenario that is rarely seen in real life.

'I have to admit, Luz is right, my life resembles an Anime, incredible fight scenes, followed by Ecchi scenes of this genre.' Bruce thought, mentally remembering to give Luz a present, maybe a new fantasy book or a new Mystic Code.

Bruce thought of this stuff because the sight ahead of him definitely belongs to an Anime Ecchi.

The kitchen is devastated, the floor and walls are covered with dirt, ash and dust.

A very large number of dishes were broken into a thousand pieces, even the table was broken in two, probably due to a firework taken in full.

But the real intriguing show is Caren, daughter of Claudia Ortensia and Kirei Kotomine, grandson of Shirou Kotomine, a member of the Holy Church, stands in front of the sink cleaning her uniform.

Caren is wearing her iconic hat, just her hat, the rest of her clothes are in the sink.

Caren's naked body is partially covered only due to cake frosting and cream that ended up covering her.

Bruce stares at Caren's exposed body for a moment without saying anything, his gaze not containing the slightest trace of lust or interest.

'Out of curiosity I wonder how Caren will react. In my experience with the Trinity Seven, four scenarios can happen when I catch a woman undressed.

One, embarrassment and shouting, followed by a long period of deadly stares and slander.

Two, physical or magical violence, never ends well for me and especially for them.

Three, the rarest of all, do not react in the slightest and go about their business ignoring me. The most pleasant eventuality in my opinion.

Four, the most annoying of all, tries on me, making hints or saying stuff to take my responsibilities. I have more important things to do than look after a troubled woman's hormones. ' Bruce thinks, looking at the walls, hoping the fireworks haven't broken the pipes or compromised something else.

"You don't know how to treat your guests and the kitchen is messy." Caren said, vaguely pointing to the entire room that appears to have been hit by a cyclone.

"Do you have any other vital and topical information?" Bruce asks, sarcastically, seeing clearly that the kitchen is a mess.

"You owe me a new dress, your white cream ruined my dress." Caren said, walking slowly towards Bruce, bouncing his possessions in full display.

Bruce's body begins to feel a full annoying itch from Caren's proximity.

The Last Belmont instead of looking or avoiding looking at Caren's chest as a normal man would, is staring at her bare skin.

With every single step towards him, Caren's skin begins to become covered in strange black ink-like tattoos.

'This is the most annoying thing about Caren Hortensia, her innate ability, Constitution Spiritualist Masochist.

If there is a person nearby who has been possessed by a demon, their body will slowly mimic the final effects that possession of the demon will eventually have on the possessed human.

But I am a unique case of its kind, in short, my body is a hotel that houses several magical entities among here demons.

When Caren approaches me, she ends up getting an exact pair of my contracts with my guests.

This phenomenon produces a little interference between me and my guests, feeling a profound discomfort that gets worse with time. ' Think Bruce, remembering again why he doesn't support Caren here, her very presence is literally irritating to him.

"Well, I'll give you some Eda clothes and you will tell me what the Church wants from me this time. Then you will go back to your chapel and we won't see until the next crisis." Bruce said, starting to scratch his neck, the tingling growing with each step Caren took towards him.

The apathetic nun begins to smile faintly, feeling a kind of sadistic pleasure watching how her presence annoys Bruce.

"I advise you to stop!" Bruce declares, in a slightly threatening tone, when it comes to Caren the patience and mercy of the Last Belmont become dangerously short.

"Stop it? Or what, are you going to rape me violently? It's a little out of place for you, isn't it, Bruce?" Caren said, defiantly, putting one on the Last Belmont's cheek that if he had laser eyes he would use them for sheer reflex.

This is probably the happiest time of day for this dark-hearted nun.

"One day this attitude will bring you a bad end." Says Bruce, sure if someone else was in her place, Caren could get particularly violent treatment.

"Nothing bad will happen to me if I stand by the side of the Great Belmont, defending the innocent and the defenseless. He who does not kill him without sins." Caren said, with a faint smile on her lips, quite sure Bruce wouldn't do anything wrong if he wasn't attacked first.

Being the hero wrapped in damn impediments and disadvantages to drive you crazy.

"If I weren't a woman, if I weren't the granddaughter of an elite Church agent, if I weren't innocent ..." Bruce said, clenching his fist so badly wanting to meet a vampire to get his nerves out.

"It touches my heart to hear that he considers me a holy virgin.

Anyway, I have to inform you that you just have to look down to understand that I lost my chastity long ago. "Caren said, pretending to be impressed by Bruce's" compliments ".

"Innocent in the sense that you have not committed unforgivable wrongdoings.

You are an intriguing nun with a dark heart, but you do nothing but provoke and annoy people.

Nothing really bad, in fact your file proves that you have saved several lives with your irritating innate ability.

You don't deserve my sword or even my whip. "Bruce said grudgingly, unable to treat Caren as an enemy to be defeated or eliminated, when he never committed a crime or true wrongdoing.

"If you want to get your hands on me, I won't stop you, it would be nice to be the first woman to see the Great Belmont's secret sword and whip." Caren said, in a provocative tone, enjoying pricking the dragon with the stick.

"Normally you are not so intrusive and provocative, by any chance have you been given the task of seducing me to join your side?" Bruce asks, managing to put aside his annoyance for Caren so that he can think clearly about the behavior of the black-hearted nun.

"I was sent with the task of forging a greater friendship between the Last Belmont and the Holy Church.

Where to deliver a couple of gifts that once belonged to your family.

But I'm sure a woman's body is a gift far exceeding a couple of ancient artifacts. "Caren said, having misunderstood her task of making more friends, maybe she's doing it on purpose.

Bruce seems amused by Caren's words, as if he has heard the best joke in the world.

"You see you don't know me. The world is full of women, but Belmont artifacts are very rare." Bruce declares, with certainty, as if it were the most obvious fact in the world.

Technically Bruce is right. The world has a population of nearly eight billion, more than half of these numbers are women.

On the other hand, the number of Belmont family artifacts that have grazed Dracula's flesh is close to a few dozen.

It is no surprise that a guy who has never fallen in love would prefer to receive the latter instead of the former.

"At the moment I'm feeling great pity for the Trinity Seven and the rest of the girls who are part of your faction." Caren states, expressing the opinion of many people who see how Bruce Belmont works.

"Aren't you interested in seeing what would happen if the tainted blood of a Belmont joins my holy bloodline?" Caren asks, putting a hand on her hips, taking a Glamor pot, voluntarily dropping her runs a little cream on the floor.

Caren's move could have provoked a little purely artistic interest in Bruce at best, annoyance or indifference at worst.

However, Caren made a "small" mistake in using the word: Contaminated Blood.

Let's say Bruce's Grandpa Belmont crossed paths with a descendant of Morgan Le Fay.

After that the Witch Belmont joined with something not too human, giving birth to our hero, Bruce Belmont who deeply hates remembering how little humanity is in his blood.

Caren Hortensia doesn't even realize when Bruce grabs her by the throat and lifts her into the air, using only his left hand.

"I have never in my life felt like now the desire to beat a woman savagely." Bruce declares, with an angry tone, his gray eyes have turned red, a sign that Caren has made a big mistake.

Before Caren could be reunited with his dead mother, Bruce took a heavy breath, his eyes grayed back.

"Caren Hortensia Kotomine, you will tell me where you put the package containing the Belmont artifacts, then you will tell the reason why the Church seeks my friendship. Finally, you will leave my house as you are." Bruce said, in a calm tone that hides a volcanic rage that could make more of a victim than Pompeii.

The Last Belmont where his statement lets go, knocking Caren to the floor.

"I'll have bad bruises for weeks." Caren comments, in a neutral tone, lying on her knees on the floor while she rubs her throat to ease the pain.

"The package contains a Holy Shroud and a Cross capable of channeling sacred energy. Before the kitchen is devastated, one of your cats stole the package and I run away." Caren answers Bruce's first question.

'A Holy Shroud and a catalyst for sacred energy, both of which are items that I can fit into my coat to dramatically improve my combat skills.' Bruce thinks, sure that the sacred properties of the Shroud and the Cross can be very useful to his arsenal.

"The Church wants to get along well with you, because the leaders are worried.

Vampires have been acting weird for months, in recent weeks no Church agent has seen even the shadow of a vampire.

All over the world, vampires and a number of creatures of the night have simply vanished into thin air. "Caren said, informing what is going on around the world, monsters are plotting something huge if the Church can't find the trail. of no vampires in the whole globe.

"In some remote corners of the world there are rumors that Vampires might try to bring Dracula back to life." Caren declares, with a solemn tone, expressing flat the concerns that prompted the Church to try to strengthen the friendship with the Last Belmont.

If Dracula returns only a Belmont can defeat him.

Bruce was petrified for a moment, completely still.

Caren could swear she had even stopped breathing or made her heart beat.

'Did the possibility of having to fight a resurrected Dracula cause them to cause an aneurysm?' Think Caren, worried that she did the opposite of her mission. Without the help of a Belmont things become much more difficult and tiring for everyone else, not impossible, but close to impossible.

Bruce remained motionless for a few seconds, until his insane brain was able to process the data of this statement and all its possible ramifications.

"Almost 16 years ago, on the night of August 11, 2019, the Demon Castle War took place.

The most powerful and valued human beings have come together under the leadership of Julius Belmont to defeat Dracula for good.

It integrates Hellsing, Walter C. Dornez, Alucard Adrian Ţepeş, Alexander Anderson, Beatrice Barthomelo.

Together with a small army formed by the Mage's Association (Clock Tower, Atlas, Wandering Sea) and the Holy Church (Anglican Church, Roman Catholic Church, Russian Orthodox Church, Church of Necessary Evil or Necessarius) they besieged Castlevania.

The only survivors were Integra Hellsing and Alucard Adrian Ţepeş, so whether it happened to Julius Belmont or Castlevania is a secret that the two of them will take to the grave. "Bruce briefly recounted what happened on August 11, 1999.

"You are telling me that Mathias Cronqvist aka Dracula Vlad Ţepeş, also known as the Prince of Darkness, Dark Lord, Demon King, Ruler of Castlevania, is about to make his return to this world!" Bruce asks in a hysterical tone and a scary look as he kneels and places his hands on Caren's shoulders.

"If a Dark Lord is ever defeated permanently, a new Dark Lord must arise to maintain balance in the world.

This process has existed since the dawn of time. The same goes for the Sorcerer Supreme, Saint of Revival, Magic King. If their position remains loose, sooner or later a Candidate will be born to fill the post. "Caren said, speaking of a topic known only to the top of the most powerful organizations in the Moonlight Illuminated World.

"A Resurrected Dracula, a Reincarnated Dracula or a New Dark Lord, it doesn't matter!

I have found my purpose in life! "Bruce declares aloud, sounding as if he has had a divine revelation.

"Now it all makes sense!

All my blessings, how come I have the blood of so many ancient and powerful bloodlines, all the challenges I encountered, prepared me for this goal, to succeed where my ancestors did not fail!

Completely destroy the Dark Lord and his resurrected power in every generation! "Bruce declares aloud, raising his arms and gazing up at the ceiling as if he were about to see an angel descend from heaven and entrust him with the sacred task.

"I must go to England to find the True Excalibur! The mightiest holy sword not seen since King Arthur will be the weapon that ends this game!" Bruce declares, speaking to himself, starting to frantically think about how to defeat Dracula or his replacement.

"Maybe I should first become a Complete Magic King and create the most powerful generation of the Trinity Seven?" Bruce mutters in a low voice, coming up with another idea, fighting the power of the Dark Lord with the power of the Magic King.

"Even if I get the power to kill my Demon King. How do I find him, the Holy Church that to eyes and ears everywhere in the world, doesn't find a vampire weeks ago, as if they disappeared from this world ..." Bruce said , gets a flash of intuition in his twisted head.

Caren sincerely begins to get scared, having never seen this side of Bruce, personally he would have preferred the beating to the death, instead of watching how the Last Belmont reacts to the return of the sworn enemy of his lineage.

'If Integra and Alucard weren't the only survivors if there are other survivors of the Demon Castle War, but they chose to remain anonymous.

Zelretch ...

Zelretch's old friend, could it be Julius Belmont?

Julius may have killed Dracula and to prevent his resurrection at best.

Zelretch has transported Castlevania to a completely different world where Dracula's followers cannot come to help him.

A place as far away as the Boiling Isles!

Julius could have been stuck in Eda's Native Kingdom, which may explain why I'm a Belmont with pointy ears and a biliary sac in my chest.

The Class Cards surely must have created an entry hole for Vampires who migrate to find Castlevania! ' Bruce thinks, using the limited information available to him to create a complex theory to explain the oddities of him or at least a large part of them.

"The universe has set the stage and I choose to dance as if it were my last dance!

I will discover the secrets of my origins!

I will find all the Class Cards!

Finally, I will defeat the Dark Lord! "Bruce shouts to the sky ... ceiling, having decided to accept his three great missions for this summer.

At that moment a familiar tingle that Bruce hasn't felt for several weeks reappeared with great force.

The Young Hunter has interpreted this feeling as a clear sign of continuing the search and completing these three missions entrusted (more or less) by Woz, Bazett and Caren.

"Let's go to the adventure!" Bruce declares, with a huge smile full of excitement and a fiery gaze, raising his fist to the sky

The Ultimate Belmont is ready to march to the Boiling Isles, reunite with Eda and Luz, then begin her life's mission or die trying.

"I could die on the street and the lineage with me. I have to find a wife as soon as possible, maybe a finance or a lover ..." Bruce murmurs in a low voice, realizing that there is a serious possibility of leaving the pens in the next months.

Therefore in his head he must find a woman willing to receive the seed of a Belmont as quickly as possible.

'If the Trinity Seven were here and each of us were 10 years older, it wouldn't be a big deal.

At the moment the only ones who could agree to help me get an heir are Arin, Yui or Lieselotte.

But at the moment Arin can't look after a plant, much less a child!

Yui at only 14 years old, she has to live her childhood as a Witch, not minding the future of House Belmont!

Lieselotte could work, quite mature, able to look after herself, maternal instincts, intelligence and high magical strength. She maybe she is the "Evil Witch" of the Trinity Seven, but that doesn't matter.

Too bad that Lieselotte is stuck in a parallel dimension where time flows differently! ' Bruce thinks, facing an enigma that he cannot solve.

"Do you know that before you on your knees is a beautiful woman without clothes?" She asks Caren, beginning to feel offended at being ignored as if she were some kind of ghost.

Bruce, remembering Caren, looks down at the dark-hearted nun, looking at her for a long moment, thinking you have the pros and cons of having a child with a Church Agent.

"Desperate times call for desperate measures." Bruce murmurs softly, pulling a gold coin from the Roman Empire out of his enchanted coat.

"I'll let fate decide with a coin toss.

If it comes out heads, I'll go to fight without the reassuring that I left an heir, I'll probably have to improvise something on the way.

If it comes out tails, the two of us will take a bath together and be intimate for a few hours. Then I go away and you go back to your chapel, contact me if you get pregnant. "Bruce said, communicating the results of the coin toss.

The Last Belmont flips the coin, the result is ...

End Episode 0: The Departure of Eda

The story continues in the next episode: A Lying Witch, an orphan and a Bloodsucker Warden

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I Promise (Pathfinder Wrath of the Righteous) (600):Strange dreams, a mysterious past, unknown parents, a bloody call to fate. Maybe you have some sort of classic role to play in this game after all. Your mysterious past holds many secrets, which often reveal previously unknown connections to people you meet, important events in the past and future plans. Most of the time, this only helps to make a favorable impression or to be considered by powerful beings. Something about fate. But once every decade or so, you will be drawn to something of great significance to the world, deeply tied to your own history. If you were to answer the obvious call to adventure, you will find out a lot about yourself. Great rewards and power await you, but also great risks and dangers. At least for whoever you might be in this world right now. There will also be plenty of family members rediscovered along the way, but take it easy, it happens to all heroes.