After so many years of confronting each other, they even knew each other better than they knew themselves.
In this eerie atmosphere, they began to talk.
Listening, Nikola slightly raised his well-defined nose and exclaimed in admiration, "It's true that Geoff almost killed me back then. I have to admit, he was the strongest card master I've ever met, unparalleled in both ability and wisdom, even far surpassing me. What a pity..."
But the vampire did not continue with those details and instead said, "Oh, let me correct that. Don't use such an ugly term as 'vampire'. From now on, you and I are both members of the eminent Seadinth's clan. You should feel honored."
Mushroomhead's tone remained light, and as his mask fell away, he revealed a bloodless face with a ghastly smile, "I don't want to become a vampire..."
As he spoke, he paused, then asked meaningfully, "However, I wonder if vampires hiding in the shadows are afraid of the sun?"
"..."
