Chapter 1102 Rakasha's Vampiric Awakening & Gabriel's Power!
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The specter made of blood was the very soul of the Vampire Venerable, that emerged from within Ruby's body to not let Rakasha interfere with his possession.
"I finally face you, damn piece of shit!"
Rakasha's entire body was covered on Red Crimson Blood Flames, a power the Vampire Venerable has never seen before.
FLUOOOOSSSHHH!
A spiraling vortex of crimson flames hit the specter of the venerable, blasting a part of his very soul and burning it into particles of light!
BOOOOOMMM!!!
"Unnggh?! Ah…! W-What in the world?!"
The Venerable was left perplexed! Absolutely shocked!
"How come you can conjure such flames?! This is… it consumes my soul, my very blood divine power…!" Alucard cried in surprise.
"This must be a gift from her, from Ruby…" Rakasha said boldly. "She gave me her blood, and I took her powers… I have already resolved myself to stay at her side and protect her. I will become her guardian!"
Rakasha realized this power he had attained wasn't simply luck, Ruby had created it! Thanks to Ruby also absorbing the powers of the Venerable, she attained the ability to grant special "Abilities" which a Progenitor can select to give to a designated Vampire they're going to convert.
In her desperation, Ruby imagined a power that could burn through the soul of the venerable, a power that could defy him, and fused it with the burning flames of Rakasha's furnace. Such memories materialized into a drop of blood he miraculously drank, manifesting in such power right now.
FLUOSH!
Suddenly, dozens of three-meter-sized Crimson Fireballs appeared all around Rakasha, as he mercilessly attacked the specter of the venerable with them, while Ruby's body constantly tried to run away from him!
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOOM!!!
"Unngggh…! My soul…! AKH!"
Not only the Venerable was struggling with Drake inside of his soul, but outside it wasn't getting any better as Rakasha was unleashing countless attacks using his Crimson Blood Flames.
"RAAAAAH!"
Rakasha reached the Venerable's specter, raising his hammer and then slamming it against the specter's face, shattering it on the spot!
"GRYYYAAAGGH…!"
He was being left powerless as well, as he lacked control over his abilities! Just when Alucard believed things were finally going his way, when he would finally be able to take over everything, the tables were turned in a matter of seconds.
CLASH!
"LET…!"
CLASH!
"RUBY…!"
CLAAASH!
"ALONE!!!"
CLAAAAASSSHHHH!!!
An enormous hit blew away into pieces the entire specter's existence, unleashing a powerful shockwave that shook the surroundings and destroyed the domain that the venerable of blood has been trying to create!
"Nnnggh…!"
Rakasha quickly caught Ruby, as she began to groan in pain, having yet to wake up. The outside battle stopped, but the internal one continued.
FLAAASH!
FLAAASH!
FLAAAASSSHHH!!!
Drake continued filling Ruby's soul with light. Interestingly enough, this heavenly light was capable of regulating itself and target a certain entity instead of everything.
Making it so it could cleanse even Ruby's soul, which, as the soul of a vampire, would also take damage. However, by simply targeting the venerable, he was being promptly cleansed from Ruby's soul, like freeing her from a parasite.
Particle after particle… all of his very being was being erased!
"GGRRRAAAAH!"
The Venerable gave a last effort, all of his power and will gathering in front of Drake in the shape of a titan made of blood.
Drake only smiled.
"Gabriel, [Weapon Embodiment: Sword]!"
"Alright!"
Gabriel answered with the innocent voice of a little boy, as his mechanical body suddenly transformed into an enormous and long shining golden sword, overflowing with divine power!
FLAAASH!
Feeling intimidated, the Venerable desperately attacked Drake with everything he had, unleashing countless fist attacks with his gigantic body!
"RAAAAAH! DIEEE!!!"
CLASH! CLASH! CLASH! CLASH! CLASH!
However, Drake kept himself calm, as he swiftly flew upwards, slicing his attacks and then unleashing rays of light with each swing of his sword!
SLAAASH!
SLAAAAASH!
SLAAAAAAAASSHHH!!!
His attacks reached the Venerable's "body" in an instant, burning it into ashes as he was purified. He was hopeless from the beginning; he could only struggle the same way he made Ruby struggle!
FLAAASH!
Drake flew past his disintegrating will, piercing through the barrier caging Ruby's will inside a sea of blood, as it quickly shattered into pieces!
Crack… crack…!
CRAAASH!
"NOOOOOOO!!!"
The Venerable of Blood cried in frustration, as his vessel was taken away from him once more, right in front of his eyes!
Drake didn't end there though, as he pointed his hand at the Sea of Blood and absorbed it, strengthening himself through his own [Unique Skill: Vampire Progenitor]!
"I'm sorry, Alucard, but there's a new Progenitor in town now. You're no longer needed."
Drake smiled maliciously, destroying the Venerable's last will and cleansing Ruby's soul completely this time!
FLAAAASH!
He immediately flew outside her soul, as he emerged right at the side of Rakasha!
"Drake!"
Rakasha reacted in surprise.
"Ahhh… I made it!"
Drake gasped for air as he began looking around his surroundings, finding Rakasha holding Ruby there.
"Rakasha… is she…?"
"Drake, you've done it?"
"Yeah, I've completely cleansed her soul now… It took more than I imagined."
"Thanks the gods…"
Rakasha and Drake quickly flew down atop the snow, as they looked at Ruby.
Slowly, she opened her eyes.
The two looked at her with surprise.
Was she really her or that bastard once more?
"Ruby, is it really you?"
Rakasha asked, filled with concern.
"Uncle…"
Ruby's eyes quickly got watery, as she started to cry, hugging Rakasha's chest.
"Uncleee!"
"R-Ruby!"
She quickly began to cry out loud. The things she went through made her so scared all this time.
"Is it over? Is it really over? Am I… Am I free?" Ruby cried.
"Yes, you're free, Ruby. I won't let anybody take you away ever again. We won't…" Rakasha sighed.
"Glad to see you back, my daughter has been missing you." Drake smiled back at Ruby.
"Drake…" Ruby sighed in relief.
Crack… crack…!
However, the heartwarming scene was quickly interrupted.
Cracks in space and time reverberated across the mountains.
CRAAASH!
And then, an enormous portal opened!
"MY VESSEL…!"
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