"Hmph," Dracula scoffed, turning and leaving.
The conversation ended abruptly, both parties aware that what they'd said aloud was intended for Thor's ears.
Both Dracula and Vladimir sought the Blood Ancestor.
For Dracula, he was the key to the blood clan's resurgence. For Vladimir, he was the key to his *own* rise.
Until they found him, they could maintain their uneasy alliance.
...
Midnight. Back in the Core City of Truth, Mike summoned the Truth Core Crystal. As he'd done countless times before, he placed his hand on the crystal, selecting his destination: "35th floor!"
With a flash of lightning, Mike vanished, the familiar notification ringing in his ears: "Wishing you an early conquest of the Tower of Truth!"
...
The 35th floor of the Tower of Truth.
