Unknown hope

Test Mission

Meanwhile at Francis's office, he carefully browses through some old files when suddenly, the door bursts open. Startled, Francis asks, 'Why did you break my door, kid?' In a fit of rage, Samuel stands there, sweat dripping off his forehead, eyes half-shut from the sun. He possesses a determined gaze, fully focused on proving himself against the opponent he belittles as 'that piss ant alucard thinks he can defeat me.'

Francis laughs uncontrollably and, looking Samuel in the eyes, remarks, 'Shut up, brat. He is just like you, jumping in over your head. But don't underestimate the challenge. Alucard isn't as easy to defeat as you believe.'

Suddenly, a stern voice interrupts their conversation, saying, 'Samuel, what are you thinking, challenging a student? What are you doing here, Freya?' Unfazed, Freya responds defiantly, 'Don't give me that attitude. I am fully aware of everything that goes on.'

Meanwhile, Francis, still laughing in the background, is asked by Freya, 'What are you laughing about?' He replies, 'All of this, the two of you. It's quite amusing.' Freya then asserts, 'Well, we have rules for a reason.'

Francis nods and adds, 'Indeed, we do. And one of our rules encourages friendly competition. Although, do you truly believe Samuel will go easy on him?' Freya admits, 'No, I don't. Samuel will give it his all. But you, Alucard, will be fine.'

Absolutely not, I will not allow this to happen. Please, Alucard, try to remain calm. Samuel isn't merely engaging in a one-on-one fight. When you say he is 'mine,' what exactly do you mean? No, you will fight according to my terms. There will be two teams of two, and you will be partnered with Ivory. You will meet Alucard's partner at the match. Ivory, are you okay with this arrangement?" Samuel says, smiling. "Great, I am looking forward to witnessing this. Since we have three weeks for the students to settle in, the match will take place then. Until that time, you have a mission to test our new students. Get ready, as you will meet your team soon."

That night, Samuel prepares for the upcoming events and reflects on the situation. "That old man infuriates me, but at least I can vent my anger on the enemy and teach Alucard a lesson. What an unpleasant individual he is. Well, this should be enjoyable. I suppose I should get a good night's sleep to ensure I am well-rested and prepared to excel."

The next morning, Samuel is at the ship when Francis approaches. "Your team has already boarded the ship. Here are the papers that provide details about your team," Francis says. "Let me take a look then. Ah, Solomon, a highly skilled human sorcerer with expertise in demonology. I quite like him so far. Now, who else? Suzuha, a medic. Why is my sister going on such a dangerous mission? Because she has been training as a medic. It would be wise to enhance your reading and attentiveness skills. I am sorry, but she will be on your team or someone else's. Fine, you are quite unpleasant. Who is the last member? No, this is ridiculous! I refuse to team up with him." "Unfortunately, that's your team. Alucard will prove to be a valuable asset, trust me. Moreover, to ensure you don't harm him, Lucifer will be watching over you."

Suddenly, a woman with pure white hair and crimson eyes appears. She exudes an intense aura and speaks in a stern voice. "Hello, Samuel." "Lucifer, it has been a while. Yes, Francis needed me." "No, I didn't. I required your skills to train the students in combat." "Please, let's not go down that road. You know you missed me," she says, adopting a seductive tone. "Enough, I have work to do. Don't be foolish, both of you.

Three days have passed, and the crew is nearly reaching the island. Samuel has chosen to remain solitary, consumed by anger towards Alucard. The reasons behind this anger are unclear, but it seems intentional on Alucard's part. I have strong negative feelings towards him, and I believe that he will eventually face consequences for his actions.

As our ship approaches the island, everyone prepares themselves. Suddenly, the ship comes to a stop. Alucard questions the decision, asking about a dock. In response, Lucifer calmly explains that there is no dock as this is a stealth mission. Alucard continues to inquire about a rowboat, but we are informed that swimming is our only option. This may not be ideal, but it is what Francis has ordered, and we should not question his orders.

In an impulsive move, Samuel jumps off the boat into the freezing water. He leads the way, challenging his crewmates to follow him. As the ice begins to break behind him, Samuel reminds everyone that they still need to swim. Filled with anger, Alucard jumps into the water and starts swimming, determined to catch up to Samuel. The race between them is intense, with Alucard expressing his belief that he is superior. They remain neck to neck until Samuel ultimately reaches the shore a few seconds ahead of Alucard.

Samuel, amidst his laughter, confidently asserted that you couldn't beat him. In response, please refrain from using derogatory language, as it is disrespectful. And what did you call me? An i***t? Do you truly believe that you could have defeated me if we both swam without a head start? Yes, because I have confidence in my abilities. No, you're mistaken, as your skills are lacking. I apologize if my words seem harsh."

"As the rest of the group reaches the shore, they are all dry, leaving Alucard dumbfounded. How is it that none of you are wet? Solomon looks at Alucard and explains that he used a floating spell. Surprised, Alucard questions why he wasn't informed of this earlier. Solomon responds, stating that Alucard did not wait for an explanation, displaying poor judgment."

"While Samuel continues to laugh, the group notices unfamiliar plants in the vicinity. A vine slowly creeps up behind Samuel, prompting Alucard to warn him. Alucard swiftly cuts the vine, saving Samuel from harm. Finally, Samuel acknowledges Alucard's actions, but emphasizes that now is not the time for celebration."

"As the group realizes they are surrounded, they prepare for a fight. Suzuha is asked to stay back for safety, while Solomon is assigned to guard their rear. Alucard and Samuel will take on the front line together. In the midst of the battle against the vines, Samuel demonstrates his skill with an ice sword he learned during his training in bushido. Alucard, on the other hand, takes it a step further by creating a katana using his own blood, showcasing a different kind of power and magic.