"When you say maniac, do you mean the Alchemist?"
Ackster crossed his arms and looked at the vampire, ignoring its pleading.
"...What about the blood?"
The vampire's expression stiffened before cooling down slightly as he stood up and looked at Ackster.
"If you can satisfy my curiosity, then sure, I can spare some blood."
The vampire's red eyes shone.
"Great! Ask me anything! I'm an open book!"
Ackster nodded.
"Let's begin with who you are, why you, specifically, are here, and what's the point with all these gates and gatekeepers."
The vampire nodded with confidence.
"Small talk. I'm Shanshi. I'm here because the maniac who built this place asked me to, and these gates and their gatekeepers are to keep people out."
Ackster stared blankly with a deadpan expression. He lashed out with his sword and sent a strobe of Ichor right through the vampire's chest.
"Ugh! W-why?"
