"What the...weren't we just in the throne room?!" Yuichi panicked as he noticed a pack of killing intent reaching for his throat. He turned and immediately noticed it coming from a group of people sitting and noticed it was coming from them, including Dracula, who was among those sitting.
Belita intervened, her voice calm. "Please, pardon my assistant. He's new here."
A figure emerged from the shadows among those sitting, his features illuminated. He was a werewolf, evident from his fox ears and five fluffy tails. His white hair matched the color of his tails, and his orange iris and red pupil gleamed in the dim light. A net sleeveless shirt adorned with a silver necklace rested on his neck , topped with a pitch-black jacket slipping down his shoulders and wore joggers, giving off a gangster vibe.
"Oi, Belita! Ain't that the human we summoned?" he growled, his voice reminiscent of old-grade gangsters. "How'd he suddenly become your assistant?"
"Well to explain that.., he has something unlike the rest of my subordinates i find intriguing " Belita answered adjusting her glasses.
"And what exactly might that be?" A different figure emerged, she was a woman with pink, long and coiled hair, you could tell instinctively that she was a succubus, her features clearly defining it, she wore skin exposing clothes which was dark and red in colour, she had a long thin tail, with the end shaped like a heart, and had short horns, said as she stared at yuichi, sending chills down his spine.
"Sister Eliss, I'd appreciate if you took your eyes off my assistant" belita hissed her voice bathed with killing intent. " I've never seen belita like this, though I've not even spent up to a day here " yuichi thought sweating profusely, suddenly he felt a cold touch on his face and immediately grabbed it, staring at it, he noticed it was a long brown bandage which extended to him from a person sitted among them.
"Why the pressure?" the figure said, his voice smooth as the shadow cleared. He was a mummy, evident from his distinctive features: purple skin, golden irises with black pupils, and bandages wrapped around his fists to the elbows and feet to the knees. He wore a black, tight-fitting singlet and brown cargo shorts, a smirk playing on his face. "Were not your enemies, so... chilax, i'm Benza " he added with a casual tone.
"For now, that is," Dracula said, his voice laced with caution. "Hoping he won't betray us."
As the darkness cleared, another figure emerged. She was a dark fairy, but unlike others of her kind, she stood tall, similar in height to humans. Bloodlust seemed to emanate from her, her presence tensifying the air.
"Stop it," one of them said. "You're scaring the young one."
Then, another figure stepped forward - a dwarf with massive muscles. He resembled a Viking, but his height and long redish brown beards gave away his dwarven heritage. He wore a black shirt that strained against his biceps, black baggy trousers, and a blacksmith's apron with red accents.
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"Shut the fuck up, old fart!" another person snapped. He was a humanized chimera, with mismatched body parts. His eyes were heterochromatic - one red, one green. His blue hair fell across his face, which was reddened with anger. Veins bulged on his neck as he yelled at Borgus.
He wore a white shirt under a red and black jacket, paired with long black trousers.
"Do I have to teach you some manners, Axel !!?" the dwarve, borgus, growled.
"Huh!!? " Axel yelled back, the tension between them threatening to boil over into a fight.
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The room trembled as Dracula's presence surged, crushing the air with an unseen force. The counts and their assistant were forced to unveil their essence, their fear palpable as Dracula's power commanded the space.
"Brother Dracula... please calm down " one figure among those sitting said.
This figure was likely what people call 'the Grim Reaper'. He wore a red turtleneck sweater under a black robe with red splashes, the hood casting a shadow over his face. His black, coily hair spilled out from under the hood, hiding his eyes.
The contrast between the dark robe and vibrant red accents created an ominous presence.
As the intense presence dissipated, Dracula's voice dripped with menace. "You guys are making a fool out of me, the eldest. Any more mistakes, and I'll tear out one of your limbs, each."
The threat hung in the air, but the counts' faces remained impassive. Only their assistants( those standing beside them )and Yuichi seemed affected.
"The purpose of this meeting is to introduce ourselves to the human and discuss the goddess's recent summons of stronger heroes," Adrein, the second-born, interjected, his eyes glowing with intensity. "Any further hindrance will bring catastrophe upon you all."
Dracula's gaze fell on Adrein ( the werewolf ) as a little smile crept on his face. "I expect you to control the others, Adrein."
"Yes, brother," Adrein replied, his voice steady.
Yuichi's thoughts raced "These counts are siblings? Whoa, seriously scary. Dracula's strength and influence over his siblings are overwhelming. He's likely an S-rank or even higher." Fear crept into Yuichi's heart as he recalled their previous encounter.
Yuichi wondered, "What do they even need me for?" The tension lingered after Dracula's threat, but the counts seemed unfazed.
Dora, the third fang, broke the silence. "I suppose introductions are in order." Her voice was smooth, and her dark fairy features gleamed in the dim light.
"I'm Dora, head of the Fashion and Disguise Department," she said, gesturing to the woman beside her "And this is Bell, my assistant. She's a werewolf."
Adrien, the second fang, spoke up next. "I'm Adrien, leading the Assassination and Spy Department." He slightly looked toward Raz, the mummy beside him. "And this is my assistant, Raz."
The introductions continued, with each count revealing their role and department, next was Benza, the sixth fang, who was more boisterous, "I'm Benza, overseeing Finance and Maintenance!" He grinned at Delta, his vampire assistant " and this is my assistant delta he's a vampire like my bro over there " Benza continued with a wide grin on his face. Leaving the rest speechless
Dracula watched him with his expression unreadable with a hint of embarrassment. "Carry on " he said.
"I'm Axel eigth fang, head of the Recruitment and Identification Department," the chimera said. "Beside me is my assistant, Love. She's a succubus, but unlike some of her kind, she's more... nuanced in her approach." he said his eyes fixed on Eliss
"Hey, that hurts," Eliss said, nudging him. "What, you think we didn't know that you've been staring at the human since he arrived."
Eliss expression turned sheepish as she tried to deny it. "Seriously? No, no, no," she protested.
"I'm Eliss the fourth fang, head of the blessing and curse department, and my assistant is Sasha, a mummy... who's unfortunately a woman," she said with a dimmed face, trying to change the topic.
"What do you mean by tha-" Yuichi got interrupted by the next introduction.
"I'm Belita, fifth fang, head of the Magic and Matter Research Department. Beside me is Yuichi, a human who is also my assistant."
Yuichi stood there dumbfounded as the introduction proceeded.
"I'm Leon, ninth and last fang" the guy with coiled bangs said. "I'm the head of the Capturing and Interrogation Department. Beside me is Zedrick, a human-chimera hybrid who is my assistant."
"I'm Borgus, seventh fang, head of the Weapon Crafting Department," another voice chimed in. "Beside me is Mura, an undead who is also my assistant. "
And lastly was the one with the most intensifying presence," I'm dracula, first fang and the head of the martial arts and combat department, beside me is tanya, my elf assistant " dracula said as he folded his hands.
"Now unto the real business," Dracula said with a fierce face.
Some minutes later, after the counts' meeting, "Phew, that was intense," Yuichi said, stretching his body.
"I'm sorry, Yuichi," Belita said as she stopped walking, catching Yuichi's attention as he also stopped and faced her.
"Why the long face? All you wanted was to make me your assistant. You didn't expect them to ask me to take a test," Yuichi said, trying to cheer her up.
"No, actually I did," Belita said, changing the mood.
"Whaaat, seriously!!?" Yuichi yelled angrily as he pursued after Belita.
"I'm sorry, but I'll be rooting for you!" she yelled, as she disappeared into thin air.
After some time, Yuichi was seen on the floor, exhausted. "Damn where'd that girl go to " Yuichi thought as he raised his fist, staring at it. "Beside, how am I supposed to clear a dungeon by myself?"