56 This is getting dark...

Then, Akua calmed down Moka, who was frightened from the giant Xenomorph-like creature in front of her called Alucard.

Akua: Don't be scared, it's alright, he's dead. But you can feel it, right? He's dead, yet his presence is still so overwhelming. Both a Shinso's power and abilities far surpass that of a normal vampire. I want to get a hold of this power no matter what it takes.

Moka: Become… This? What is that you want…?

Akua took a smug grin and said.

Akua: The world.

Moka's eyes widened and looked at Akua in surprise.

Akua: Fufu… You're the first one I've told about this.

Moka: …!! W-Why are you telling me this…?

Akua: No idea… I wonder why… Probably because, I wanted you to know more about me while you still can.

After this, both of them turned back, not noticing Gabriel at their side with a serious expression, he couldn't do anything since this was only a memory and it won't change the future…

Gabriel turned back to Touhou and reported what happened, while he was still working, Touhou said.

Touhou: I understand… So Akua wants Alucard power… Let's continue to watch.

Gabriel: Yes.

Gabriel turned around, and immediately saw another scene, in this one there was Moka with a suitcase, Kahlua was behind her while Kokoa was blocking Moka's way to the white car.

Kokoa: Ugaaaaah! Don't leave, Big sis!!! Don't leave me!!! What about our battles!? Quitting while you're ahead, that's unfair!!

Moka: Kokoa…

Then Kahlua took Kokoa away, both of them crying at a different level.

Kahlua: Moka…

Moka: Kahlua, please take care of mother and the house.

Moka turned towards the Shuzen mansion and thought.

Moka: 'Mother and Akua both didn't come to see me off…'

A servant took Moka's hand and gently guided her in the car.

Servant: Come now, it's time for us to go, Lady Moka.

Kokoa freed herself from Kahlua and tried to slash at the car with Ko, however the car started to go and Kokoa stumbled in the ground.

Moka: Kokoa…

With a trembling hand, she was gripping her seat.

Moka: Kahlua, Akua, father, mother…

She closed her eyes and tears came out like a broken tap.

Moka: Mother…

Gabriel turned around and saw Akasha looking at the car from the window, since they were inside the house with closed windows, Gabriel was unable to hear what was happening, but saw only Akasha turning around, as if talking to someone.

After that he turned towards Moka's car and saw that the car was stopped and Moka was running to the castle while crying.

Moka: I don't want to leave!!

He turned back to Akasha and saw her extending her arms at her side with an happy expression, before putting her left hand to her chest.

Gabriel: Touhou, put the carpet near the window.

Touhou: Yes.

Then the carpet flew near the window, but at a height where they could use the wall under the window to hide. Gabriel then watched Akasha walking together with Akua, before they put themselves in fighting stances, the first one to attack was Akua, who shot forward like an arrow and used her hand to pierce Akasha.

Gabriel's eyes narrowed because he could feel a small spatial distortion on Akua's hand, which was dodged from Akasha and pierced the decorative armor behind her with ease.

Akasha: You…! That technique…!

Akua: ...Even I won't challenge a Shinso without my own trump card.

While she talked, she slowly moved her arm to the side, without removing it from the armor.

Akua: This is a secret technique using barrier arts that allows me to delay my "Existence", which allows me to pass through and destroy any physical object… Moon Crushing Dimensional Sword.

Gabriel: 'Pretty exaggerated with names, no?'

Akua: The world's most powerful blade, used by one of the three great Dark Lords, Touhou Fuhai.

Behind her, the armor was cut to pieces, meanwhile Akasha's eyes showed a small glint.

Akasha: Such a sinister child… ! To be able to use the Dimensional Sword, which is said that only Touhou Fuhai can use at such a young age…

Akua: I've been living with the Miu family ever since I was small. There I had to fight many enemies while I worked as an assassin, and during that time, I researched and perfected Touhou Fuhai's technique.

Then kicked the ground and reached Akasha in an instant, successfully cutting her chest from her right shoulder to her left side, and flinging her back.

With a backflip, Akasha gained balance and fell in the ground.

Akasha: Sh-!

Akua was already behind her and threw another slash.

Akua: Where do you think you're looking? I'm behind you!

Gabriel: *Whistle*

Akasha narrowly dodged that attack by being her body forward before she flipped her body forward and landing on her feet, then she looked around before a voice came from over her head.

Akua: Profusion of hundred blades!

Akasha looked up and saw Akua slashing precisely 100 times the air with her Dimensional sword, creating a big explosion, Gabriel was quick and used his Nen to reinforce the wall and window where he and Touhou were.

When the smoke settled down, Akua started talking.

Akua: Hmm… What's wrong? Weren't you going to take care of me? That shouldn't be the "Power" that I want from you.

Akasha had a slightly destroyed dress while her shoulder was bleeding.

Akua: The Shinso are a sublime existence like the stars, their powers far surpasses that of any average vampire, they say that the huge power is even deeper and more beautiful than black darkness… I think it's about time you show me, Akasha, the true power of the legendary Shinso.

Akasha: ...Fufu… You really are strong…

Then her shoulder was surprisingly regenerating quickly.

Akasha: But you're still holding back as well, aren't you? you can't damage me with just that.

Akua: …! What…

Akua: You aren't as calm as you think you are. Even though we may not be blood related, as your "Mother", I can tell… If it hurts, we can stop, Akua…

Akua: …! What…!?

Before Akua could attack once again, Moka was already there and yelled.

Moka: Stop!! What is the meaning of this… Why are you covered in blood, mother? You're the worst, Akua! Don't hurt mother!!

Akasha: Moka!! Why did you come back!? Don't come any closer!

However, it was Akua who received more damage now…

Akua: Moka…

Gabriel knew that their relationship wasn't that simple, it was more of a sis-con relationship, with Akua being the sis-con.

Akua looked up and closed her eyes, before taking deep breaths.

Moka: Mother, look out!!

Akasha: Huh?

Akua was behind Akasha and slashed her chest in two, dividing the upper and lower body.

Moka: Mother!!