Raptor Jesus
Earl of Phantomhive
"Feh. No, child," Dracula started toward Libra, his grip on his glass tightening enough so that it cracked slightly in his hand, but for whatever reason, he chose to hold himself back, keeping from shattering the glass, "It is you who ought to repent, for you already entered through the gates of Hell once you entered my realm. Just as it is man who ought to repent for daring to burn my dear Maria at the stake, like she were a monster. And I'd taken it upon myself for hundreds of years to ensure that they did. Now, I am not bound by her memory any longer, but it does not change the vile nature in the hearts of man."
He said nothing toward Zoe, as though believing her to be citing gibberish, and Sera, feeling as though he said his piece on the matter. The lord of shadow would not yield; he refused to, whether in the name of his pride or his life, ironic human sentiments, and he knew that the entourage before him would also not yield, acknowledging in his mind how far they had traversed, voluntarily or not. Dracula knew, to that end, that it would be a waste to spout any more words on them, and thus, remained silent for a brief moment, even closing his eyes and taking in a deep breath, before opening them again, his powerful gaze just as imposing as it was a few moments prior.
"You all talk of wishing me to surrender, but you misunderstand. I have no intention of yielding in my own home, and if you also refuse to stand down... then at that point, words will only fail us."
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"I could almost find your responses fascinating -- diverting, even -- for mere humans. If there is one thing, it is that you continue to possess the ability to surprise me with how you can articulate your bravado. So many secrets unlocking over time... but then, what is a man if not a miserable little pile of secrets?!" He said, breaking into an exclamation by the time he finished talking, furiously throwing his glass into the stone ground, the container shattering on contact as his form began to ignite into flames of hellfire.
"But enough talk. Just as I've said before to the others who have dared to stand in my way, have at you!" He exclaimed, as the demons behind the band of warriors finally began to move again, eagerly drawing closer with the intent of attacking.
As Zatanna, Etrigan, and Guts continued to stand there, acting as a thick line of defense, Constantine stood in the middle of the group, preparing his makeshift branding seal and waiting for an opportunity to curse Dracula with. Charging her magical energy, Zatanna gritted her teeth, getting ready.
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"We got you guys covered on this end. Hopefully, you won't need us three to handle the big guy while we take out the small fry, will you? Just focus on taking him down!"
With that, Dracula shot the first fire -- literally, even -- casting a barrage of fireballs at the group, before suddenly disappearing into thin air almost immediately after! Following that, after a few seconds, like a powerful gust of wind, his tall figure appears in the midst of the group once again, blitzing Astolfo into the wall with the sheer power of his momentum, before disappearing once again, only to reappear in the air right in front of Jetray, before throwing a punch powerful enough with the intent of knocking him back into the ground, headed straight for the group at large, before landing down himself as well.
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As the group was suddenly under fire (quite literally in fact), from Dracula, the demonic butler quickly grabbed hold of Ciel and jumped high up into the air before resting him down in a safe place within the room.
With his young master taken care of, Sebastian would turn to face Dracula, his eyes now taking the shape of that of a demon's as he made eye contact with their enemy.
"You know, I truly wish we could have met under better circumstances. I no doubt suspect that you are already aware of my little secret. It would have been quite the treat to have a cup of tea with you. Perhaps in another life."
With that said, Sebastian took off at full speed, attempting to land a punch to Dracula's jaw while still running. If this were to succeed, Sebastian would follow up by attempting to elbow the top of Dracula's head in hopes of sending him crashing down to the floor!
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With his young master taken care of, Sebastian would turn to face Dracula, his eyes now taking the shape of that of a demon's as he made eye contact with their enemy.

"You know, I truly wish we could have met under better circumstances. I no doubt suspect that you are already aware of my little secret. It would have been quite the treat to have a cup of tea with you. Perhaps in another life."
With that said, Sebastian took off at full speed, attempting to land a punch to Dracula's jaw while still running. If this were to succeed, Sebastian would follow up by attempting to elbow the top of Dracula's head in hopes of sending him crashing down to the floor!
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