Chapter 3

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In the Lunar Temple, Miya invited Alucard to participate in a solemn gathering led by a powerful male elf with red glowing eyes and a tribal design on his forehead, dressed with a red vest with black trousers, decorated with a cape full of fiery red crow feathers and glowing with a red circular aura.

He was known in the Azrya Woodlands as the Elf King, with the name of the magnificent King Estes.

ESTES
"Hello, my friends. Like this human visitor with an intimidating visage of a powerful vampire, everyone possesses a burning spirit; a spirit that is strong enough to resist the influence of evil. And to you, Count Alucard, I, King Estes of Azrya, on behalf of my gentle people, the elves of the Moonlit Forest, give you a warm welcome in this mystical realm. Bathe in the Holy Light, and all evil shall perish in every step in your way."

While all the elves solemnly clapped in welcome...

ALUCARD
"It's a pleasure to meet you, majesty."

After a short gathering, Estes and Alucard both sat and talked while taking a dinner prepared by Miya and other moon elves, with the archer literally smiling in seeing them getting involved for the first time.

ESTES
"What is your motivation on hunting demons, Alucard?"

ALUCARD
"I'm just a demon hunter, majesty, and it's for my father who died in a war a long time ago."

ESTES
"Oh, speaking of that, I was informed by my sister about your past... I'm sorry to hear that on behalf... but I have to say thank you. Thank you for standing up for us. Since the corruption and conflagration of our World Tree, many of the elves were part of the countless casualties of a previous war. We were outnumbered, deceived by those who masquerade as visitors, but you are the only being of a different race who have a true intention of fighting for the oppressed. You are a truly remarkable ally."

ALUCARD
"Well, this is my first time inside this temple, but I don't deserve to be here. I'm just a human, not an elf, and you deserve the blessing bestowed by the Great Moon Goddess."

ESTES
"Oh... but because of your intervention, we were saved this day from the forces of evil. I insist in repeating this, but you truly deserve to be given honor."

After the dinner...

ALUCARD
"Majesty, I have to go now. I won't be staying long, for I need to fulfill my duties for this night."

ESTES
"Very well. Glad to see you again, Count Alucard."

While Alucard nodded, bade a farewell nonverbally, and left the elven temple, Miya voluntarily informed Estes about herself going with the demon hunter.

MIYA
"Majesty, I also have to go. I will continue the quest of finding the root of the Abyss' corrupting influence. I believe it's better to destroy what originated all our sufferings before it's too late for us."

ESTES
"Miya, it's dangerous for you and other elves to leave here at this moment. Don't tell me that you're going with Alucard."

MIYA
"Oh, about Alucard... he has been my companion for a while since the day our fellow kind were about to be killed by the fanatics of the Abyss. Please, majesty, I ask you for permission to roam freely and convince him to help me in our long-cherished quest."

ESTES
"Denied."

MIYA
"Please, majesty... I'm begging you... I promise to come back here after a moment... I humbly beg you, majesty... please allow me to roam freely and go alongside our human visitor..."

ESTES
"If you want to roam freely, then stay true to your promises. The gentle people still need our utmost assistance."

Later...

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