CHAPTER 6: Counterattack
Richter: This guy has the upper hand in terms of speed.
Lyudmil: That's why it's my turn to attack. Come forth, all our demons!
Richter: What?! Bats? Oh no… looks like we can't cope, they're too many of them.
Magnus: Not bad at all, Lyudmil.
Alucard (still struggling): Ugh..Argh…
Magnus: In that case, it's time to end this, Alucard… this human, who has been shredded by these sharp claws, will lose his mind and become a walking corpse…taste my ultimate power!
Alucard: Argh..Ugh…AAAARGH!
Maria: Alucard!
Magnus: !
Maria: …
Magnus: Maria?! Damn!
Maria: I will… never let you win!
Magnus: Hmph! you want to protect Alucard when you don't even have the ability to summon the beast? How amusing. We shall see how long you can last.
Maria: Ahhhh….
Alucard: Argh…! Maria! Move aside!
Magnus: Die!
Maria: Hahahhahahaa….
Magnus: What's happening? This light! Huh…it's coming from the dying Maria!
Richter: A light emitting from Maria's body…
Magnus: I was sure I had sealed away her powers. Why is this happening?!
Richter: The power of the four celestial beasts!
Maria: Hmm…I can hear them, the voices of the beasts.
Alucard: Ugh… are you alright, Maria? I'm sorry…
Maria: I…finally …I'm of some help to Alucard…
Alucard: Maria…
Maria: I'm…alright... those at the back…you'll have to help them…
Lyudmil: Argh! What have I done…? I've been under the control of Magnus…
Magnus: Impossible! How can this be… Lyudmil's inner soul should have been destroyed… but it has revived!?
Lyudmil: Magnus, I will not allow you to continue your atrocities! Come forth, demons!
Magnus: Huh…Lyudmil, you didn't die totally! Now you shall die again!
Lyudmil: Ahhhhhhhhhhh!
Alucard: Lyudmil!
Lyudmil: ….
Magnus: The annoying pest is here. Alucard, this time, be truly and utterly crushed by my power!
Alexis: Cyril, he's using his claws…
Cyril: Alexis, I know! Richter! The claws! Smash his claws!
Richter: Huh?
Cyril: His spiritual attack resonates from his claws! Destroy them!
Richter: I see… I understand now. Magnus, taste the power of the holy whip, the Vampire Killer. Burn!
Magnus: Ahhhhh…my claws!
Cyril: Great! It's working!
Alucard: Your plan has failed… Magnus.
Richter: Alucard!
Magnus: Oh…you people…
Alucard: You shall no longer poison the minds of humans.
Magnus: Silence! Enough! Shut up! You bunch of ants!
Alucard: Richter.
Richter: Right, Alucard. You finish him.
Alucard: Thank you.
Magnus: Ha! Haha! You alone, finish me?! Alucard!
Alucard: You can end your pretense now. Come, Magnus. I'll give you a death that is fitting for you.
Magnus: Ugh..ugh…Hahahaha! You will be the one to die, Alucard!
Alucard: Is this all you are capable of, Magnus?
Magnus: Stop this nonsense! Alucard! Ohh…haaaar .aaahh….haha…haha…haha! My body has been pierced by you, and it will burst into flames, and you will burn together with me!
Alucard: Pity… you will be the only one to burn to ashes. Burn away with the flames of the nether world…
Magnus: Waaa! Harr…Haahahahhahaheheheh! I'm burning….I'll burn till there's nothing left… Haha! This is the same, the same as Lord Dracula…the same power! Hahahahah! Hahahaha! Hahahahah! HA HA HA….
Lyudmil: Master Alucard…
Alucard: Lyudmil…
Lyudmil: I am deeply sorry. Your servant Lyudmil… had unwittingly become Magnus's tool. If not for Lady Maria's power, I would have….ah!
Alucard: Lyudmil, forgive me. As your master, I failed to save you twice. The first time, when you were human, and now, when you are a creature of darkness.
Lyudmil: Don't blame yourself, Master Alucard. Now, I can finally stand before you with a human heart. Although centuries have gone by, I can yet again, have a human heart. I have deserted humanity, and I don't know if I still deserve God's forgiveness…
Alucard: Lyudmil…
Lyudmil: Master Alucard, I will always be here, forever… somewhere close to your heart.
Alucard: Yes, we will meet again. Farewell, Lyudmil, my friend.
CHAPTER 7 (Final): Garland
Richter: We shall part ways here. There's no need to send me off.
Maria: In that case, farewell.
Richter: Alucard, I'm going home now, but should anything happen to Maria or yourself, I'll rush here as soon as I can.
Alucard: Alright.
Cyril: Hey!
Richter: Hmm? Look who's here.
Cyril: You've finally caught up with us.
Richter: What's the matter? Anymore trouble?
Alexis: Yes, before you leave this town, Cyril has something important to talk to you about.
Richter: Talk to me?
Cyril: Listen, Richter. My experiment failed this time because I was unlucky.
Richter: What?
Cyril: As for that match to determine who the true vampire hunter is, I'll remember this till we meet again. Right, Alexis?
Alexis: Yes, next time let's meet somewhere we can show our full strength.
Richter: Not that again…
Maria: These two may not have matured, but deep inside they are excellent vampire hunters. They may yet surpass us one day.
Richter: God knows. Alright, I have to go. Maria…?
Maria: What's the matter?
Richter: Are you sure you're fine like this?
Maria: I won't regret my decision. I want to stay with Alucard.
Alucard: Maria …
Maria: It's alright. No matter what happens, I will never be lost.
Richter: I see... I understand now. Farewell, Maria.
Maria: Remember to contact me.
Richter: Take care.
Imp: Master, I await your orders.
Alucard: I'll call you when I need your help. Thank you for your hard work.
Imp: Don't mention it. Let me know anytime you need my assistance, no matter what it is.
Alucard: Sigh…
Maria: Alucard, what's wrong…why are you sighing?
Alucard: No, it's nothing.
Maria: It must be because of him.
Alucard: Him… Lyudmil?
Maria: I wonder if there had been any way to save him at that time.
Alucard: No…
Maria: Alucard?
Alucard: Maria, have you seen these white flowers?
Maria: Hmm? These flowers are truly lovely. I notice they are blooming everywhere. One could crush them if one is not careful. They're tightly clustered and exceptionally beautiful.
Alucard: Just like you humans.
Maria: And that includes you and me, doesn't it?
Alucard: Hmm, you're right I guess.
Maria: Let's gather some and bring them back. Perhaps their beauty can liven up those ruins.
Alucard: White garlands? … I should have said yes when you offered to teach me how to make them…
Maria: What?
Alucard: Maria…
Maria: Hmm
Alucard: Why did you decide to stay?
Maria: Maybe I think too much – because I feel that Alucard needs me.
Alucard: What?
Maria: I'm contented as long as I can be close to Alucard's heart and continue the journey together. If I can be your pillar of strength whenever you need me, I'm happy enough.
Alucard: Maria…
Maria: Wait, Alucard.
Alucard: There's something I want to tell you, something about the past.
Maria: Alucard…thank you. But don't just talk about the past, please talk about other things.
Alucard: What do you want to know?
Maria: Like…all kinds of things. For example, what kind of food you like, and what kind of food you hate.
Alucard: That's silly.
Maria: It's not silly! So you mean you want me to prepare the same food every day?
Alucard: …
Maria: No! No tricks! Don't you dare summon the imp!
Alucard: I didn't do anything.
Maria: We have plenty of time today. I'm not letting you off, Alucard!
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