Unknown Ancient Tomes[]
It is said that the Unknown Ancient Tomes were written by the first Chief of Science and Truth of Illumina. It was the compilation of years of scientific and technological research on the ancient civilization, and countless experimental logs that are now lost to the ages. With the departure of this Chief, the Unknown Ancient Tomes were also nowhere to be found. Presently, only a fraction of the knowledge found within the Tomes can be found in circulation, though its authenticity is frequently brought into question.
Introduction[]
This torn passage was said to have been found among the ruins near Old Town. It seems to be a chapter from a novel, or a record of some sort, on a legend of a figure known as "Dracula".
Volume IV: Dracula[]
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"Dracula! These ancient demons are like a curse unto us! Nay, a curse unto all living things!" He threw his sword on the ground, and said to the professor, "These creatures, born of the blackest curse, prepare for the eternal knight as if they were born for it. The sun is their mortal enemy, and the night is their sanctuary… They are as fish in the water."
"My good mayor, I don't believe this Dracula is anything to be afraid of. According to my research…"
"Well, have you discovered anything new? Have you found a way to rid us of this scourge, once and for all?"
"N-No sir, I apologize… According to my research, only the sun can kill them…"
"You… You call this 'research'? Stating what we already know?! These vile monsters have already breached the town, and driven us underground! If you don't find another way to kill these things soon, there will be no more time for your so-called 'research'!"
"A-According to my research…"
"Again with your 'research'?"
"It may be better… To join them."
"Join them?!" Shocked nearly out of his wits, the mayor picked up his sword and pointed it at the professor. "Explain yourself, and do it quickly."
The professor slowly pushed up his glasses. "Strictly speaking, I do not think these demons are incapable of communication. They are sentient, organic life forms much like ourselves! Dracula is wise, and can communicate most clearly. These demons are rational and can feel emotion, have their own social structures, and indeed an entire civilization unique to their kind. Granted, their feeding habits make it somewhat difficult for us to accept them…"
"Feeding habits', you say!" The mayor swung his sword, shattering a glass vase. "Their 'feeding habit' is to drain us of every last drop of blood in our bodies!"
"Perhaps 'feeding habit' is the wrong phrase. Rather, it is their weakness. They must feed on blood in order to survive, which in turn makes them fatally susceptible to sunlight. In exchange, however, they are endowed with longevity, strength, agility, and beauty..."
"A beauty as pale as death, to be sure..."
"So you recognize Dracula's beauty as well, my dear mayor!"
"Do not twist my words to your liking, professor!"
"But you must admit, sir, that under an eternal night, these beings are far more powerful than us. Perhaps this is the true direction of our future, of evolution itself. Even if you fear and despise them, what of your children? Or your children's children? The past was rife with hatred among different races, but over time they merged together and gave rise to new races!"
"Not another word from your mouth, professor!"
"My dear mayor, please calm down and sheath your blade. Killing me now will change nothing."
"Huh?!"
"Because it is already too late for you…" ________