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**Chapter 1625: Alucard, Who Doesn't Want to Be a Dog!**
"It seems the human who killed me wasn't you."
"Then, as the victor's reward, you will come with me next."
Alucard ignored the dense swarm of Loitering Munitions flashing with blue light all around him.
He looked at King Bradley with a smile, as if extending an invitation to a newly met friend.
"Hehehe, never underestimate humans, vampire. Lower your head and look."
King Bradley, pierced through the limbs by blood and hanging in mid-air, sneered as he met Alucard's gaze.
As soon as he finished speaking.
Streaks of red electricity shot out from his palms, connecting to the dilapidated road surface.
【Buzz——————】
The next moment.
Alucard was surprised to find a bright white light suddenly emerging from beneath him.
Just as King Bradley said, he subconsciously lowered his head.
He then saw a circular pattern formed by lines of white light being outlined on the ground, along with complex and profound numerical formulas.
In the blink of an eye, centered around the two of them, an Alchemy Array with a diameter of fifty meters fully expanded on the ground.
And the moment it took shape, all the blood within its range simultaneously turned into red powder, rustling down.
【Bang！】
This also allowed King Bradley to break free from the restraint and fall to the ground.
He immediately used the 'Wind Breathing Method' to tie off the blood vessels at his wound.
"You always manage to surprise me. What is this now?"
Alucard scanned back and forth, his tone slightly astonished, but without much sense of urgency.
"It's just that you lack knowledge."
King Bradley slowly stood up, holding his dual blades, his crimson 'Strongest Eye' looking directly at Alucard.
"This Alchemy Array will evaporate all the moisture from the blood exposed to the air. Now, you can only compete with me in martial arts!"
From the moment the combat began, he had been using slashes to set this up on the ground, as a trump card in his hand.
As expected, it played a role at the crucial moment, essentially saving his life.
He also had to thank 'Arrogance' Pride. Originally, this technique was meant for him.
However, at that time, the effect of the Alchemy Array would have been changed to emitting strong light to eliminate all shadows within the range.
"So that's an Alchemy Array! This is the legendary Alchemy!"
Alucard suddenly understood.
The stories of Alchemy were almost household knowledge in Europe.
One could even say its fame wasn't much lower than that of vampires.
It was just that in this world, vampires existed.
While Alchemy, after entering the modern era, was considered 'Ancient Chemistry'.
Now, because of this true alchemist, he was in a dilemma.
Staying within the Alchemy Array, unable to use blood, he definitely couldn't compete with King Bradley using only martial arts.
But leaving the Alchemy Array would expose him to attack from the swarm of Loitering Munitions and Prism Towers, and he wouldn't be able to take King Bradley with him.
Alucard thought for a moment.
He decided to temporarily stay here and ask some matters he really wanted to know.
Anyway, he had millions of lives; it didn't matter if the opponent cut him for a week.
Moreover, this Alchemy Array actually also restricted the opponent.
If King Bradley dared to run out, he could follow closely and defeat him again using blood.
During the process, because the distance between the two was too close, neither the Loitering Munitions nor the Prism Towers would launch an attack.
King Bradley naturally understood this point as well.
But he wasn't in a hurry.
His purpose in fighting was to prevent Alucard from breaking through the Magic Barrier, invading the base, and causing unacceptable destruction.
And incidentally, to delay time until the support from the Greedy Wolf Star Unit arrived.
At that time, he could ask Alucard, "I'm waiting for reinforcements, what are you waiting for?"
"Excuse me, do you recognize this?"
Just as both sides were in a stalemate, in a silent standoff.
Alucard suddenly raised his right hand and showed the Restraint Control Spell on the back of his white gloves to King Bradley.
Because he suspected that this sealing applied by Van Helsing was also Alchemy.
At the same time, his mood inexplicably became nervous, his voice carrying an almost imperceptible tremor.
"With a pentagram as the core, without any formulas, and Rune Script written on the outer ring as the spell. Although I don't know the specific meaning, it should be a Magic Array, not an Alchemy Array."
King Bradley was also generous with his knowledge, telling him truthfully.
Out of curiosity in the past, he had compared Alchemy Arrays and Magic Arrays, so he had some understanding, but he had no idea of learning magic.
"As expected, it's magic..."
Alucard murmured softly; he had actually guessed it too.
That's why, while completing 'Hellsing's missions, he had been searching for relevant clues and people who knew about them in various places in the world.
At that time, he thought that since Van Helsing could use it.
Then there must be others who possessed the same knowledge and similar abilities.
However, up until now, everyone he found was a swindler; he hadn't met a single true mage.
This gradually made him disheartened, accepting the reality of eternal servitude.
Alucard even began to think that this Restraint Control Spell was God (Shangdi), that bastard, using Van Helsing's hand to control him.
That's why such a unique Magic Sealing appeared.
This made him completely despair about recovering his freedom.
Although he often publicly claimed to be 'Hellsing's dog and called the people he killed dog food.
But in the end, it was just helpless self-mockery.
Of course, he had no opinion about his current master, Integra.
Because Integra respected him and treated him as a human.
She also gave him the authority to freely undo the first five levels of sealing.
And now, the appearance of King Bradley made Alucard see hope again.
"Then, do you know any true mages?"
"I don't."
King Bradley's words made Alucard's gaze dim.
But his next words greatly boosted his spirit.
"However, if you are fortunate enough to gain the World Government's acceptance, you can go and contact the Mage Association yourself."
That being said.
But King Bradley felt that the possibility of Alucard being accepted was somewhat low.
Even if he didn't die in the end, there was a high probability he would be locked up in Impel Down.
After all, the opponent was a monster who lived by consuming human blood.
But his words greatly shocked Alucard.
"Wha-what, do you have many mages there?"
Mage Association... an association certainly looks like an organization where mages gather.
"I'm not sure about the exact number, but judging from the 'World News', they are already in contact with the Ministry of Education, preparing to establish a Magic School System."
King Bradley had already sensed that something was off with Alucard.
The Magic Array on the opponent's gloves seemed very important to him.
"Speaking of which, what's your name? Vampires should have names, right?"
Alucard wore a pleased smile: "Alucard. It's a pleasure to meet you, Colonel King Bradley."
After speaking, his body began to slowly sink into the shadows beneath his feet.
"Then, I shall take my leave first. Oh, and I will take two soldiers with me."
"But please rest assured, I won't kill them. I just want to learn more about your matters..."
King Bradley frowned slightly, but he was powerless to stop him.
Although the Alchemy Array seemed miraculous, it was purely physical properties.
This was its most essential difference from magic.
Currently, he couldn't temporarily modify the Alchemy Array beneath his feet.
He could only watch helplessly as Alucard's figure disappeared.
"Commander, the target signal is rapidly moving away from the base. It is expected to leave the Prism Tower's attack range in ten seconds."
At this moment, a Loitering Munition flashing with blue light flew over, and Yuri's voice sounded.
King Bradley nodded silently.
Without the suppression from the Prism Towers, it was as easy as flipping a hand for Alucard to abduct one or two Star Realm Soldiers from the street.
In the end, it was still his incompetence as a Commander...
However, he must immediately report the situation.
To let the Otherworld Strategy Committee know that their important intelligence was about to be known by various nations.
"Commander, the members of the Greedy Wolf Star Unit are expected to arrive in five minutes."
King Bradley let out a long sigh.
What use was it to come now?
(End of Chapter)
"It seems the human who killed me wasn't you."
"Then, as the victor's reward, you will come with me next."
Alucard ignored the dense swarm of Loitering Munitions flashing with blue light all around him.
He looked at King Bradley with a smile, as if extending an invitation to a newly met friend.
"Hehehe, never underestimate humans, vampire. Lower your head and look."
King Bradley, pierced through the limbs by blood and hanging in mid-air, sneered as he met Alucard's gaze.
As soon as he finished speaking.
Streaks of red electricity shot out from his palms, connecting to the dilapidated road surface.
【Buzz——————】
The next moment.
Alucard was surprised to find a bright white light suddenly emerging from beneath him.
Just as King Bradley said, he subconsciously lowered his head.
He then saw a circular pattern formed by lines of white light being outlined on the ground, along with complex and profound numerical formulas.
In the blink of an eye, centered around the two of them, an Alchemy Array with a diameter of fifty meters fully expanded on the ground.
And the moment it took shape, all the blood within its range simultaneously turned into red powder, rustling down.
【Bang！】
This also allowed King Bradley to break free from the restraint and fall to the ground.
He immediately used the 'Wind Breathing Method' to tie off the blood vessels at his wound.
"You always manage to surprise me. What is this now?"
Alucard scanned back and forth, his tone slightly astonished, but without much sense of urgency.
"It's just that you lack knowledge."
King Bradley slowly stood up, holding his dual blades, his crimson 'Strongest Eye' looking directly at Alucard.
"This Alchemy Array will evaporate all the moisture from the blood exposed to the air. Now, you can only compete with me in martial arts!"
From the moment the combat began, he had been using slashes to set this up on the ground, as a trump card in his hand.
As expected, it played a role at the crucial moment, essentially saving his life.
He also had to thank 'Arrogance' Pride. Originally, this technique was meant for him.
However, at that time, the effect of the Alchemy Array would have been changed to emitting strong light to eliminate all shadows within the range.
"So that's an Alchemy Array! This is the legendary Alchemy!"
Alucard suddenly understood.
The stories of Alchemy were almost household knowledge in Europe.
One could even say its fame wasn't much lower than that of vampires.
It was just that in this world, vampires existed.
While Alchemy, after entering the modern era, was considered 'Ancient Chemistry'.
Now, because of this true alchemist, he was in a dilemma.
Staying within the Alchemy Array, unable to use blood, he definitely couldn't compete with King Bradley using only martial arts.
But leaving the Alchemy Array would expose him to attack from the swarm of Loitering Munitions and Prism Towers, and he wouldn't be able to take King Bradley with him.
Alucard thought for a moment.
He decided to temporarily stay here and ask some matters he really wanted to know.
Anyway, he had millions of lives; it didn't matter if the opponent cut him for a week.
Moreover, this Alchemy Array actually also restricted the opponent.
If King Bradley dared to run out, he could follow closely and defeat him again using blood.
During the process, because the distance between the two was too close, neither the Loitering Munitions nor the Prism Towers would launch an attack.
King Bradley naturally understood this point as well.
But he wasn't in a hurry.
His purpose in fighting was to prevent Alucard from breaking through the Magic Barrier, invading the base, and causing unacceptable destruction.
And incidentally, to delay time until the support from the Greedy Wolf Star Unit arrived.
At that time, he could ask Alucard, "I'm waiting for reinforcements, what are you waiting for?"
"Excuse me, do you recognize this?"
Just as both sides were in a stalemate, in a silent standoff.
Alucard suddenly raised his right hand and showed the Restraint Control Spell on the back of his white gloves to King Bradley.
Because he suspected that this sealing applied by Van Helsing was also Alchemy.
At the same time, his mood inexplicably became nervous, his voice carrying an almost imperceptible tremor.
"With a pentagram as the core, without any formulas, and Rune Script written on the outer ring as the spell. Although I don't know the specific meaning, it should be a Magic Array, not an Alchemy Array."
King Bradley was also generous with his knowledge, telling him truthfully.
Out of curiosity in the past, he had compared Alchemy Arrays and Magic Arrays, so he had some understanding, but he had no idea of learning magic.
"As expected, it's magic..."
Alucard murmured softly; he had actually guessed it too.
That's why, while completing 'Hellsing's missions, he had been searching for relevant clues and people who knew about them in various places in the world.
At that time, he thought that since Van Helsing could use it.
Then there must be others who possessed the same knowledge and similar abilities.
However, up until now, everyone he found was a swindler; he hadn't met a single true mage.
This gradually made him disheartened, accepting the reality of eternal servitude.
Alucard even began to think that this Restraint Control Spell was God (Shangdi), that bastard, using Van Helsing's hand to control him.
That's why such a unique Magic Sealing appeared.
This made him completely despair about recovering his freedom.
Although he often publicly claimed to be 'Hellsing's dog and called the people he killed dog food.
But in the end, it was just helpless self-mockery.
Of course, he had no opinion about his current master, Integra.
Because Integra respected him and treated him as a human.
She also gave him the authority to freely undo the first five levels of sealing.
And now, the appearance of King Bradley made Alucard see hope again.
"Then, do you know any true mages?"
"I don't."
King Bradley's words made Alucard's gaze dim.
But his next words greatly boosted his spirit.
"However, if you are fortunate enough to gain the World Government's acceptance, you can go and contact the Mage Association yourself."
That being said.
But King Bradley felt that the possibility of Alucard being accepted was somewhat low.
Even if he didn't die in the end, there was a high probability he would be locked up in Impel Down.
After all, the opponent was a monster who lived by consuming human blood.
But his words greatly shocked Alucard.
"Wha-what, do you have many mages there?"
Mage Association... an association certainly looks like an organization where mages gather.
"I'm not sure about the exact number, but judging from the 'World News', they are already in contact with the Ministry of Education, preparing to establish a Magic School System."
King Bradley had already sensed that something was off with Alucard.
The Magic Array on the opponent's gloves seemed very important to him.
"Speaking of which, what's your name? Vampires should have names, right?"
Alucard wore a pleased smile: "Alucard. It's a pleasure to meet you, Colonel King Bradley."
After speaking, his body began to slowly sink into the shadows beneath his feet.
"Then, I shall take my leave first. Oh, and I will take two soldiers with me."
"But please rest assured, I won't kill them. I just want to learn more about your matters..."
King Bradley frowned slightly, but he was powerless to stop him.
Although the Alchemy Array seemed miraculous, it was purely physical properties.
This was its most essential difference from magic.
Currently, he couldn't temporarily modify the Alchemy Array beneath his feet.
He could only watch helplessly as Alucard's figure disappeared.
"Commander, the target signal is rapidly moving away from the base. It is expected to leave the Prism Tower's attack range in ten seconds."
At this moment, a Loitering Munition flashing with blue light flew over, and Yuri's voice sounded.
King Bradley nodded silently.
Without the suppression from the Prism Towers, it was as easy as flipping a hand for Alucard to abduct one or two Star Realm Soldiers from the street.
In the end, it was still his incompetence as a Commander...
However, he must immediately report the situation.
To let the Otherworld Strategy Committee know that their important intelligence was about to be known by various nations.
"Commander, the members of the Greedy Wolf Star Unit are expected to arrive in five minutes."
King Bradley let out a long sigh.
What use was it to come now?
(End of Chapter)
