Legend of Dracula II

Hm... London again? We've already taken care of that devil... Is there something else?

I'm not sure, but we picked up something in in the area.

Perfect, then! Even the defeat of a small foe would be a worthy addition to my legend!

My name remains infamous, but I shall not be known as demonic nor as vampiric.

Very well. Let's go, Master!

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...Ah. It seems we've found it. It seems our foe is a mere wraith this time, rather than a devil.

Yes, but that doesn't mean it is not malicious. The Demonic Fog still seems to be lingering in the city.

It may normally be "just a wraith," but right now it's a deadly evil spirit.

Heeelp...!

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Oh, I know. I shall do what I did before: Kazikli Bey!

Wh-what!?

Woman. Stand back.

That creature has crept into your world, but it is a being that should not exist.

Touch it and you will die. If you value your life, leave!

B-but, but...I can't...move...!

Oh... Then I have no choice. Master, stay back and protect her.

I shall impale that wraith. Normally, my stakes are reserved for punishment...

To threaten to harm civilians even after death... Unforgivable! I shall destroy you!

Vanished like the mist. How petty.

But with the Singularity gone, how could there be a problem with evil spirits...?

I suppose I should expect as much from a demonic city like London...

U-um. Thank...you...

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Thank you very much...!

...Wait.

Y-yes?

My name is Vlad III. Remember it, keep it within your heart, and live the rest of your life to your fullest.

And listen.

Some of the things I do may seem odd, but I am in no way related to vampires.

Understood?

UNDERSTOOD?

Y-yes!

...Hm. Now at least that woman will never think of me as a vampire.

Well, let's continue. Mash Kyrielight, have you found anything?

Y-yes... In the northern part of the city, there is a response very similar to the devil we just saw.

However, just like last time, it is a weak response.

...This is just speculation, but there is a high possibility that it's a Demonic Beast that we're just assuming is a devil.

It's likely here because of the residual Demonic Fog still in the area.

Or perhaps it was summoned for some purpose related to magecraft.

This is... Could this be a summoning circle of some sort?

A monster! Monster!!!

Get to safety now! Hey, you too...!

It's surely the devil!

Ah. So this is the devil. Laughable. It's no more than a beast gone mad.

H-hey, you...!?

I shall quite literally rip you to shreds!

What trifling nuisances. Such pathetic opponents may even weaken my spear.

Wh-who the hell are you?

Ah. You ask my name. Then I shall answer.

My name is Vlad Tepes. You there, repeat it...

U-um...Vlad Tepes?

Correct. If it's hard to say, you may simply call me Vlad III. Either way, there's one very important thing you must remember.

Listen well: Vlad III is NOT a vampire.

Repeat!!!

Vlad III is not...a vampire?

Very good!

Now all that's left is the mage. I will not ask him to come to me.

No...I'll chase him round perdition's flames before I give him up. I shall show them what it is to be Lord Impaler.

...Wh-who the hell are you guys?

You do not know me? I am Vlad Tepes

Vlad III...of Wallachia? You lie. Lord Vlad perished long ago!

Yes, that is correct. I fought and died as the ruler of Wallachia.

What is done is done. The story of my life has been swallowed in the annals of history. However, I will not tolerate anyone who glosses over the truth in later years.

...What are you talking about?

There's no need for you to know. After all, I'm going to destroy you.

Ack! N-no! Summon...I summon thee! Come forth! Save me!

Help me...!!!

A summoning circle...! Is he trying to summon something again!?

Ahhh! It's here... It's here! Kill them! Kill them all...!

...Now what has he summoned this time?

This's a super giant organism reaction... Could it be...!?

Did he manage to summon...a dragon to the 19th century...?

There's no need to be surprised.

The seven eras had stood once under fire. If they are undergoing repairs, it wouldn't be surprising something like this can happen.

Y-yes... I did it! My clan's ambitions have finally been fulfilled!

Using this dragonkin, I shall bring all of London's mages under my command!

Now all the Lords of the Clock Tower will be erad

...Huh?

The mage...!

Gyaaaaaaahhhhhhhh!!! It's... IT'S EATING MEEEEEE!!!

Why!? I was the one who summoned it...! Why!? StoGyaaaaaaaaahhhhhh!!!

Pathetic. Only through luck and coincidence did he succeed in his summoning. Without the ability to control his thrall, there is no point summoning it.

Fine. O almighty Phantasmal Beast... Dragonkin!

My father revered thy name, and deemed thy form perfect for battle!

And as his son, I have been despised by my enemies, by the people, by history itself... Not as a dragon, but as the devil!

And now, I shall grapple with thee...a being Father deemed perfection itself. What irony!

But I am grateful for this evil fortune! It may be twisted, but I will make a most worthy opponent for you!

I, Vlad III, the son of Dracul...shall sink my fangs into your neck!

Dragonkin...incoming!

Indeed! Taste my deadly spear!

...Yes! How like my Master to be conscious of such a thing, even in a situation like this!

If we were in the right era, you might have made a respectable king.

Now, let's do this!

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...Impressive, dragonkin. As a creature that possesses part of my name, you truly were a worthy opponent.

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...Ahem.

I suppose we've managed to improve my name's ill repute here.

A mysterious hero who saved London from a dragonkin... Not bad. Not bad at all...

(If it's mysterious, then no one will know it was him...)

...Oh no! A crowd is gathering!

Let's move out! Master, Vlad...hurry!

U-um...

Hm? What is it?

If it's all right...may I take a photograph with you?

A photograph? Hm. I'll allow it. Master. Let's take it together.

Eh!?

I'll allow it.

Even that Saint GeorgeGeorgioshas made a hobby of it. That surely means it is not something that would give offense to God.

Master. My collar is not crooked, is it?

Ha... I have knowledge of the modern world. I know very well that such contraptions don't steal one's soul.

Pity it will be monochrome, though...

(I think Vlad is missing the point...)

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Here we go!

Th-this picture's not going to be left for future generations, is it...?

Do not worry. Even if it were, nobody would know what kind of photo it was anyway.

It is destined to turn to dust someday, much like that dragonkin we just defeated.

Let us return to Chaldea, Master. I appreciate you accompanying me on my endless journey to fulfill my desires.

It may be futile. It may all be in vain. It may be a meaningless and ludicrous journey.

But such a thing is not to be fought. It is not in my nature to be abashed.

And. While I savor all of these endeavors...

I simply cannot take pride in the fact that I am a vampire. Not ever.