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CIS Productions Presents...

 A Legends of Multi-Universe Spin-Off...

 LOTM: Witnesses of Sleepy Hollow Spin-Off

 Firenza Junior

 A Filler Arc For...

 LOTM: Sword of Kings AA Final - Eckidina Arc

 By Officer Candy Apple



 Episode 8.5 of Season 2

 Suggest to read together with Death Arc 

 Episode 21.5 - Return of Old Friends 

 Previous Crossover: LOTM: Witnesses of Sleepy Hollow & Sword of Kings Crossover - The Corbin Files

 Previous Crossover Episode: LOTM: Crossover - The Corbin Files - Chapitre Douze et Fin (Final)

 Previous Episode: LOTM: Witnesses of Sleepy Hollow Spin-Off - Firenza Junior - Carl's Weak Spot

 Also tie-in with: LOTM: Witnesses of Sleepy Hollow - Death Arc

 Previous Death Arc Episode: LOTM: Witnesses of Sleepy Hollow Horsemen Saga - Jenny Mills

Lyrics
Tell me; oh tell me, the way it works, who is that inside of me?

Here in this broken-down, broken-down world, you laugh, without seeing a thing

I'm just so damaged, I hold my breath

Not even the truth can unravel me, freeze

Breakable, unbreakable, shakable, unshakable

When I found you, it shook me

In this shook-up, twisted world, I'm gradually growing transparent and vanishing

Don’t look for me; don't look at me

I don't wish to hurt you in a world of someone else's imaging

Remember who I am, my full, vivid self

Entangled in the loneliness that fans out endlessly, stung by the memory of smiling so innocently,

I can't move, I can't move, I can't move, I can't move, I can't move, I can't move!

UNRAVELLING THE WORLD

I've completely changed, I couldn't change back

The two entwine, the couple perishes

Breakable, unbreakable, shakable, unshakable

I won't defile you!

In this shook-up, twisted world, I'm gradually growing transparent and vanishing

Don’t look for me; don't look at me

Before the future comes completely undone, caught in a pit of solitude somebody set for me,

Think back on who I am, my full, vivid self

Don't forget me, don't forget me, don't forget me, don't forget me

The change over me has me paralyzed,

In an immutable object paradise,

Remember who I am

Tell me, tell me, is there someone inside of me?

Act 1 - Barnes & Frankenstein
<p style="text-align:center;"> Spain  <p style="text-align:center;"> Catalonia 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Barcelona 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Streets 

With so many questions inside his own head, Patriarch Krans R. Tsarskiy, the Russian Patariarch who was believed to be dead, now covered himself inside a cloak as he slowly walked into an alley, right behind another tall blond man with armor.
 * Leon.(Fire.Emblem).full.2030322.jpgKrans: What do you mean? I can't tell Maria Arzonia that the blood within Carl is a kind of demonic material when I met her again? How did the Witch Cult found me, anyway?

It was 5 hours since the young patriarch was saved by that mysterious man with the helmet. The companion of Krans, who was wearing in an armor immediately showed his finger and hushed to Krans, as they leaned into an alley.
 * ???: Hush.

''There were two inquisitors leading a march of Papal Knight brigade passing the alley. The armored man looked at the guards as they passed by them, without noticing neither of the two people.'' ''The blond man sighed as he looked at the night sky. Krans was bitterly looked at him and narrowed his eyes.'' ''Hearing Patriarch calling his full name in anger, Yuri Barnes then turned back and narrowed his gaze, facing Krans in a serious manner. The man named Yuri Barnes met Patariarch Krans moments after he made a pact with the Witch Cult for help.''
 * Demon_invasion_by_aon616-d7cclfr.jpg???: That was close.
 * Krans: Now, answer my question. I don't want to make us get into such a fight since we should be allies... Mr. Yuri Barnes.

''As Yuri was walking in the streets looking for something, he knocked into Krans, who walked out from the Witch Cult's hideout in disguise, right after Gaius Phoenix went back to tell Katya about Maria's message. As soon as he heard Maria went to face Melancholia, Krans ran out of the house almost immediately, and that's when and how he met Yuri.'' With a sad face, ​Krans then went on following Yuri into the deeper place of the alley, making sure that they won't be discovered if there was another group of Papal Knights arrived and heard what they were discussing about. ''Enraged, ​Krans clenched his fists. His finger nailed into his hand so hard that his hand began to bleed. Some bluish liquid tained his glove. Krans then looked down on his hand, and suddenly, he widened his gaze.''
 * Yuri: * sigh * Your Holiness, I just don't get it. Why do you try so hard trying to involve yourself into such a whirlpool? Those demons that were connected to Carl's blood has the power beyond your own imagination, and not even Michael Langdon can compare to it. Melancholia shall burn herself when she tried to negotiate with those demons...
 * Yuri: As for Carl, the black demonic material that was inside Carl's blood has no cure. You can't save him, but you and Arzonia can save yourself. Therefore, think about Arzonia and Matt Butcher. You really want them to be involved into a greater danger while being chased by the Catholic Church all around the world? 

''All of a sudden, Krans remembered that during the battle three days ago, Carl somehow became weaker and regained his sense for a while when in touch of his blue blood. Krans lit up his eyes and realized that things could go better.'' ​However, before Krans could finish, Yuri raised his hand and interrupted his words. Krans narrowed his gaze harder, as Yuri raised his hand and summon a portal. ''Krans sighed in dismay. He was so curious about those mysteries inside his head and it almost made him out of his mind. His own blue blood, which somehow had effects on Carl's rampage, as well as its possible cause - the Elemental Armatization - as well as its origin story, all combined together and formed an enormous question mark on Krans' head. Besides, Krans had no idea who this man was, other than Yuri's introdution on himself.''
 * Krans: But my blue blood...
 * Yuri: I don't know about your blood, but I can assure you that it can only weaken its effects, but it cannot reverse it or nullify it. You should be lucky that Carl was not fully transformed into demonic, as I assume he has such a nerve of steel... but I doubt if it can hold him for too long.
 * Yuri: There's no time to explain this. We need to hurry ourselves. Michael Langdon and all of those Inquisitors under his service made this place into a state of total curfew, and we can't stay here for too long.



When Krans first met him in the streets, Yuri claimed to be a sorcerer who was hunting for all sort of evil in the world and once was connected to the Witch Cult, but that was only things Yuri could tell Krans.

However, as Yuri said, it was neither the time nor the place to ask more about this for now. Yuri walked one step towards the portal, but Krans immediately went forward and grabbed Yuri's own wrist in desperation. ''Yuri turned back to face Krans, stopping himself from entering the portal completely. Krans closed his eyes and sighed in sadness.'' ''Yuri looked at Krans, who was very persistent on the problems of Carl. Yuri did not know what to say about this and closed his eyes.'' ''Holding a large magic book in his hand, Yuri then turned back to the portals and closed his eyes. Krans deduced that the High Priestess was '' ''Krans widened his gaze as Yuri spoke the above words. Yuri's words made him delighted as he saw some hope in making Carl be freed from Michael and Melancholia's manipulation.'' Yuri answered with a cryptic smile.
 * Krans: Where are we heading to?
 * Yuri: Your Holiness...
 * Krans: If you can't find a way to cure Carl, then I'll find it myself, and I solemnly swear that I shall not tell Arzonia or her friends about this so-called Blackness that was inside Carl's blood... However, Mr. Barnes, at least you need to help Carl and free him from Melancholia's own control.
 * Yuri: I can't understand why the High Priestess would be persuaded by you and deal with Melancholia & Michael together alongside Catholic Rebels.
 * Yuri: Fine, I'll join your cause, but I'm highly uncertain. However, our first priority was to rescue Maria Arzonia from Melancholia. I'll take you to someone we can rely on.
 * Krans: That means you'll help us in freeing Carl from those manipulations?
 * Yuri: Sort of.
 * Krans: Who would you take me to?

<p style="text-align:center;"> - Yuri: The man in helmet.

''In confusion, Krans immediately narrowed his gaze as he tilt his head a little bit towards the left. Krans then remembered that a man who wore helmet not only saved him, but also sent him to the Witch Cult.''
 * 3217266-fm-d.pngKrans: The man in helmet?

The man also sent the Witch Cult an information about a possible alliance Melancholia made with the mysterious demon army the Witch Cult fought against. Yuri then sighed and went into the portal. Right after Yuri went into the portal, Krans then carefully went into the portal as well, while he start putting his hand on his chin as a large drop of sweat on his head began to fall.
 * Krans: You mean that man who saved me and sent me to Katya?
 * Leon.(Fire.Emblem).full.2228322.jpgYuri: The information he sent was gather by me. With those informations, he was supposed to make Katya be careful to Melancholia, not to make her fight that woman, but you persuaded Katya to join your cause... Now, I have to make another plan to join this cause, so that we'll end Melancholia's evil reign as soon as possible.
 * Yuri: Anyway, this boat is made, after all, but from this day on, Melancholia shall make the Witch Cult on her enemy list. Now, let's go.
 * Krans: So I messed it all up? Oh, but I have no choice...

<p style="text-align:center;"> Meanwhile

<p style="text-align:center;"> Beneath Barcelona

<p style="text-align:center;"> A secret building

Inside a large dark room underground beneath some city that was classified, two men in service of the New Arzonia Family, dressed up like noble gentlemen, stood in front of a woman, talking to her politely.
 * Arzonia 1: Ms. Frankenstein, are you sure you about this?

The woman had a tall and slender figure, with long black hair and ivory skin, but there were faint scar on her face as if her face was once a shattered cloth but later sewed by needles and threads.



''The woman was Eva Frankenstein, formerly adressed as the Bride of Frankenstein. After the previous encounter with the Black Army, the Bride went into Europe and acted as Catholic Rebels' agents alongside her comrade in arms and best friend, Adam Frankenstein, right before renaming herself as Eva in order to blend herself into human society.''

After Mary Spencer's funeral, Eva and Adam were currently in service of Diamante Army in secret, and thus all her informations would ended up at the hands of Magilou.



For now, she and the two Arzonia Family assistants were discussing about some problems of the porridge given to the hungry refugees who chose to shelter themselves within their secret base. Eva smiled cryptically and interrupted the man in a polite tone. ''Looking at the confused face of two men in front of her, Eva shook her head and her smile disappeared instantly. She then closed her eyes and remembered the poor people on streets, beggars and vagrants, all became homeless as a result of the World War III.''
 * Arzonia 2: I know you were concerned about those who pretended to be refugees and only tried to get something to eat, but putting some sand into the bowl ...
 * Eva: Sorry, but I need to state that we only put a little sand into the meal. Only too much sand shall ruin it. 

Standing near a large pot with plain white porriage, Eva then looked at the closed door not far away, and she closed her eyes, knowing there were people with bowls and spoon, lining up outside.
 * 0b55b31ee9eb2333c4b7459465a130ccfc1e178a821526.jpg: I have a hard feeling about this as well, but after all these weeks we saw while fighting against the KnightWalker Alliance, I saw many hungry people picking garbages and ate them anyway . That's when I know the concept of extreme hunger. The really hungry people will not mind the quality of food or drinks, and they will consume them anyway as if they are edible and tasty... At least, that's enough for them to stay alive.
 * Eva: Now, we need to find out the people who really need help outside this kitchen. Who are geniuely refugees, and who are pretenders? It all needs to add a bit of sand and some dry rice hull so that we can find out. After all, it's all human nature.

While speaking, Eva grabbed some sand and dry rice hull into the porriage, mixing them together with porriage.

<p style="text-align:center;">' - Eva: Let them in. '

<p style="text-align:center;"> 10 minute later 

''10 minute after allowing people to get in, as it was expected by Eva, there were people disatisfied. As Eva was preparing a bowl of porriage for a skinny old lady who was hungry for days, a man immediately threw his bowl of porridge on the ground before he immediately went to Eva, and he started lashing out at the Bride of Frankenstein all of a sudden.'' ''Eva merely looked at the man with a calm face. The two Arzonia advisors, however, were utterly freaked out by the man's angry mood.'' The man was enraged and immediately paced closer to Eva in a rude manner. ''The man's words was so rude and loud that everyone beside him began to feel fear and started to get away from him. Those people tasted the porridge as well, but none of them made any complaints of its bad qualities. Eva then took a look at the spilled bowl of porridge.''
 * [[File:MV5BZmNiMmY5MmEtMmEyNy00MzFhLWE0NjEtYzJmZDliMDczNDM1L2ltYWdlXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMzU4ODM5Nw@@._V1_.jpg|thumb|340px]]Eva: Here you are, madam. I hope you don't mind it if it's--
 * Old lady: That's okay, Ms. Frankenstein. Thank you.
 * Man: Blah! You trick me, Ms. Frankenstein! You put sand and grain hulls into this porridge, and this rice tastes raw!
 * Eva: Sorry, but many of the supplies of good grains lies under the corrupt official and Mafusa Gang remnants. You want good rice? Why the hell you won't get here for yourself?
 * Man: I dare you say it again! I demand another bowl of porridge for me! My last bowl of porridge is not edible!

However, Eva immediately narrowed her gaze when she saw two sallow and skinny beggars were licking the floor beside the spilled bowl, trying to eat the rest of the rice and drink the water on flood like animals desperate for food and drinks. ''Laying her eyes back on the man's face, Eva's face twisted in anger and narrowed her eyes. The man who spilled the porrige immediately turned back and saw the two beggars desperately trying to eat the porridge, regardless of dust and sand on the floor. However, that man did not show any compassions at all. He immediately went to kick the beggars in their head.'' ​''Hearing this, the two Arzonia Family advisors immediately leaped from their position as if they were stung by a scorpion. Their reaction was justified, since Eva standing at the middle of them had her face darkened. She was trembling intensely as she threw her ladle into the porridge.'' The man heard Eva's threatening words and then he turned to look at her, but then he reacted in horror as Eva started to change her appearance.
 * Eva: If you think it's not edible, why do they treasure it so much?
 * Man: HOW DARE YOU! YOU EAT THOSE RUBBISH? LOOKS LIKE THAT'S ONLY YOU TWO CAN DO! YOU'RE BEHAVING LIKE WORTHLESS UNDERDOGS!
 * Eva: What did you... call them?

''All of a sudden, her hair turned shorter and became dark pink, and her eyes turned red as a result. Her face became gloomy, and a large and spiky golden horn started to form on her forehead.'' ''As Eva was speaking, her teeth were revealed to the terrified man. They were sharp fangs like those of wolves. She immediately grabbed the neck of the man, who was whining and abusing other poor people ten seconds before. Now, that man was cowering in front of her in terror.'' ''Eva immediately threw the man to a wall beside her, and before he could slam the wall, she lifted her hand and pointed at the direction. Then, a blue portal appeared on the wall. The man flied straight into the portal and then disappeared immediately. The portal did not disappeared, though.''
 * Eva: You call these poor souls... underdogs? Do you know just how sick I am when I heard someone use such a vulgar word on those who should be helped?
 * Eva: The really hungry people shall never ever complain about the meal's quality like you did! You're just an imposter, trying to get something from me to eat! I tell you this, you terrible liar. This place has no place for such imposters like you! Leave!

''Eva then pointed at the portal in a serious face. She was showing her monster form in front of many people, but she did not try anything to help them.'' ''Before Eva could finish, several people were so terrified that they immediately slammed the bowls on the ground, leaving immediately. However, this drew more beggars and vagrants going into frenzy in feasting on those spilled porridge.''
 * 65806575_p1_master1200.jpgEva: Those who don't want to have the dinner today, those who impersonate hungry people only trying to get something to eat, now immediately turn to the right and get out through that portal, back on the street where you should belong, ere our arrows fly!

''The two Arzonia advisors looked at those vagrants in a surprised expression, but Eva looked at them and sighed sadly. She was not shocked by such a scene at all. She made a finger snap, and then her magic spell erased some parts of the memory in all of those people who were got rid of the chamber, so that they could never remember their experience in this chamber.'' ''Eva took a look at those who stayed. They calmed down already after seeing Eva had no intentions to lash out at them. After all, they were too hungry that they never mind about the quality of porridge at all. Eva was correct. The really hungry people will never mind the quality of meal, though she proved it in a rather extreme way.'' Just as Eva was lamenting about the dark side of humanity, her mind wandered into several times when she saw some ungrateful people on the streets, ever since she arrived in this world.
 * 65406960_p0_master1200.jpgEva: What some people wasted might also be what other people desired. Now, I know which group of people deserve help after all. Those who does not want to stay... I've erase their memory. I don't want them to spill this chamber's location to Papal Knights on the street, period.
 * Eva: I'm sorry to do this, but I have no choice but being a ruthless person in order to help those who really need help... After all, as far as I know, not all humans are honest.

At first, Eva was like Adam when he was firstly created, like a piece of pure white paper with no personality or her own experiences, and she once believed many people would always be grateful if she helped them out of some dreadful circumstances.



''Some people she helped were indeed grateful, and Eva later made them a shelter inside this old underground place. However she was disgusted by some others who never show any gratitude and even tried to be a crook. Some even attacked her due to her scary appearance...''

In an angry face, Eva thought about many crooks and ungrateful people she saw throuhout this month, and then she clenched her teeth.
 * Eva: (think) * It was like when you helped someone who fell on the ground to get up, before they framed that  you  were the one who pushed them and demanded you to mend this with money... Ugh... *

During her worldwide trip, Eva was disgusted by some dreadful people who tried to use the war and its consequences as their chance to gain money as well. ​"..............." ''All of a sudden, Eva was approached by one of the Arzonia Advisors beside her. For now, the brief debarcle was settled and everyone calmed themselves down. The beggars licked all of the spilled rice on the floor and sat in the corner, looking at the ground in a sad face.''
 * Eva: (think) * If I didn't saw those Catholic Rebels who fought bravely alongside us and demanded no rewards from us, I would believe that all humans are evil bastards... Now, seeing those people, so hungry that they even behaved like animals in order to survive in this cruel era... I feel so tormented. However, there are still corrupt riches who feeds themselves with the spirits of labors and never satisfied. Those people will play Prince John while I play Robin Hood. I hope we can really do something to those poors, so that no one on Earth will be so... sad. *
 * 54732405_p0_master1200.jpgArzonia 1: Ms. Frankenstein, according to our guards, Yuri Barnes is here. He took Patriarch Krans here unscathed.

''Hearing this, Eva took a compassionate glance to the poors in the corner, and she sighed. The pot was already empty, and those who impersonated hungry people were driven out. However, it was uncertain if she could find grains and food next day.'' Stop thinking about her sad situation, Eva then turned to her advisor again. ''Eva sighed and started to walked out of the kitchen, following the advisor's footstep. She narrowed her gaze and walked steadily like a normal woman we meet on street every day.''
 * Eva: Where's Yuri?
 * Arzonia 1: He's in the hall outside.

<p style="text-align:center;">' - Eva: Finally, he's back... '

<p style="text-align:center;"> 5 minutes later  <p style="text-align:center;"> Vagrant Army's Hall  <p style="text-align:center;"> 10 meters away from the kitchen


 * Eva: My name is Eva. Eva Kalinoth Frankenstein, also known as the Bride of Frankenstein. In addition, I'm not really a human, but an artificial homunculus. Sorry, Your Holiness. You seems weary. This place is very humble, and I hope you don't mind it.

''With a smile, Eva looked at the young Patriarch sitting in front of him while holding a cup of hot water in her hand. Krans smiled back at her as well.'' ''With a sigh coming from her pale lips, Eva lowed her own glance and looked at her own reflection in her cup. She then put the cup back on the table.'' ​Eva then shook her head in sadness and sorrow. ''Eva closed her eyes and then thought about the days she stayed in Spain. Krans, however, was quite amazed as he heard Eva wanted to Maria a new Queen of Spain.'' ''Hearing Krans' question, Eva opened her eyes in a face of emotionless expression. She seemed very calm with Krans' reaction. Yuri just listened to Eva's words, as he did not seem too surprised by her own words.''
 * Krans: That's fine. You're one of those people Maria brought to me when we were attacked by those demons... So, since you were related to that man who saved me, Ms. Frankenstein, how did you find Yuri Barnes and the Witch Cult anyway?
 * Eva: It's a long story... After our last battle near Chernobyl, I and Adam went to Spain, one of the major places where Michael Langdon took control. According to Acqua of the Left, Spain is Maria's own country, and its current ruler is Esther Blanchett, who recently gone missing.
 * 64809353_p0_master1200.jpgEva: The country now falls under complete control of Melancholia, with the help of her inquisitors, despite she never officially coronate herself as the new Queen of Spain. This country is now brought into utter mess, and we started to gather enough helpers to get Michael's minions out of this country, making Maria Arzonia the new Queen of Spain . We'll make a newer and better base for Arzonia Family, like a fallen leaf from a tree, merging into the ground beneath it and absorbed by its root, waiting for the next flourishing spring.
 * Krans: You mean it?
 * Eva: This is only a plan, since I'm not sure if Maria herself will accept it. After all, Esther Blanchett is a puppet of Michael and would do anything for Michael. She cannot make this country back to life. This country needs a new Queen who can make this country get out of the KnightWalker Alliance as much as possible, and the Catholic Rebels will be the best royal family during the war, despite they're not really royalty.

''​Eva then opened a map that showed many countries and regions covered in blue. The blue parts all mark those countries that stand on the side of Stabilization Union, which Eva believed was standing against the KnightWalker Family's side and thus the side of "true justice".  Eva then took a look at Yuri Barnes, and she rolled the map back and closed it.'' Listening to this, all of a sudden, ​Krans remembered that the information given to Katya by that mysterious man in helmet, concerning about Carl's blood status and the possible league between Melancholia and that mysterious demon king that the Witch Cult had already mentioned to him.
 * Eva: As now both Fiore Kingdom and Aldegyr Kingdom fell into ruins, as the Mainland China is suffering from all sort of attack, now our situation goes sour. We need better allies to stand against Eckidina KnightWalker and her minions & allies. Besides, as far as I know, the Catholic Rebels faces a great peril and needs a more stablized place to stay for now. Believe me, Patriarch. Ukraine is no longer safe, as it's now on Melancholia's radar. She can attack it in any time, with any ways, in order to bring us down... slowly and painfully. However, if we get to her base on land, we can give her a fatal attack. Now, me and Adam were planning on an uprising with those who fed up with the current Pope's corrupt rule. As for how I met Mr. Barnes and the Witch Cult...
 * Eva: It was all because of a coincidence, as we knocked into Barnes in the street of Portugal as he arrived at the Iberian Peninsula to investigate Melancholia. He suspected that she was in league with a mysterious demon forces they controlled, and he already had some vital informations.
 * Eva: When Yuri came to help us from the surrounding of a group of demonic ghouls, he introduced himself as a magicial formerly working for the Witch Cult.

''Due to his impulse, Krans almost spoke out "Astaroth King" all of a sudden, but he then held his tongue in time. He promised to Katya to keep the existence of the Black Cult, as well as the Witch Cult's alliance with Ratatoskr, its current location, the truth behind Carl's blood - among many others - as top secrets.''

''Spilling them out might compromise the future, quote Yuri Barnes when he first met Krans on the street. ''
 * Krans: How did you know about the Witch Cult and its existence?

Then, after making his next question, Krans silently listened to Eva continuing her story in a peaceful tone. ''Eva then leaned forward and started to whisper to Krans... Krans' exprssion became confused, before it turned into a surprised face. Then, the face of Krans went pale due to sheer horror.''
 * 64433941_p0_master1200.jpgEva: I studied about the Witch Cult with the current manuscript in my stores, thus I know roughly about their story. Coincidentally, some members in the Witch Cult were in Barcelona as well, and then I realized that it was not mere coincidence when Yuri handed us that vital information. Then, we knocked into such a surprising situation... 

<p style="text-align:center;">' - Krans: WHAT? CELESTIA LUDENBERG IS STILL ALIVE!? '

''Krans was so horrified that he immediately yelled. However, fortunately, there were no other people in the room aside from Krans, Yuri and Eva. It was their secret meeting and strictly prohibited any other people to present or overhear their talk.'' '"..................!!?"
 * Krans: But she died... Mary Spencer killed her.
 * Eva: That dead Celestia is a doppelganger created by Melancholia using an unknown method. That fake Celestia is also the one who join Terra and Shinya's attempt to burn a school bus in Warshaw. The person who attacked the Russian Resistance HQ is also that fake! If I never saw the real Celestia, who is in the Iberian Peninsula all along, if I never overheard her call to Melancholia, I guess I'll never believe it as well.

''​Krans heard Eva speaking all of this and was very confused. He thought about Celestia being killed by Mary Spencer. That murder did not seemed to be faked at all.'' ''​Eva's expression darkened once more as she leaned forward once again with a dark death glare. Krans got more and more nervous as Eva started to speak all of this in front of him.'' ".........."
 * Krans: But why did Mary Spencer kill that doppelganger?
 * Eva: She never know that Celestia was a doppelganger. That was set up by Melancholia all along. It turns out that Melancholia wants the bloodlust of Spencer - caused due to that ominous knife - to be witnessed by Matt and Magilou, and then Spencer will attack Matt and Magilou... prompting Carl to kill her in retaliation.
 * Eva: In fact, from what I've overheard, Spencer was once used as the person who drew Carl into a trap, and then this gave Carl a reason to hate Spencer. In a way, what Carl Robinson has become is already in that Michael Langdon's calculation.

<p style="text-align:center;">' - Eva: By the way, did you creamte that doppelganger? '

''A sudden feeling of strain suddenly came from Krans' throat. He was so horrified that he almost fell from his chair all of a sudden.'' "!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" ''Like a ferocious beast, Eva immediately slammed the table in rage, much to Yuri and Krans' shock. Eva seemed very upset by Krans' words.'' ''With her whole body shaking violently, Eva trembled harshly and her face was even paler that before. She stood up all of a sudden, Eva rushed to a telephone beside her and dialed a number, making a call.'' ''Such action made Krans confused, but he immediately had terrible feelings judging by Eva's actions and facial expressions. Then, he saw Eva slammed the telephone to hung it up.''
 * Krans: No, I put her inside the morgue.
 * Eva: BLAST!
 * Eva: You did not cremate it? So that corpse still lies well in your morgue? Even after FOUR DAYS!?
 * Eva: Fortunately, I kept Russian Resistance HQ's phone number! I hope it's not too late if I tell them about the doppelganger's corpse right now!
 * Eva: What's this? I failed to make a call. All I heard was Michael Langdon's audio message, full of his own dreadful words that filled with faked sadness, telling Esther that Carl and Abel are liars...

​Flashbacks
<p style="text-align:center;"> Scene from LOTM: Witnesses of Sleepy Hollow Spin-Off - Firenza Junior - Deeper Terror

''Although not standing on the side either AX or Neo Inquisition, Antonio Borgia was still a sophisticated man who could follow any order both quickly and accurately as long as there was no unexpected interference. After listening to Michael's hypocritical orders without any ill will, Borgia then hung up the phone after speaking in a tone of satisfaction. He then blinked with a smile.''

''However, Michael did not hung up his phone. He then dialed another number... to Esther's telephone.'' ''Michael bit his lips and sighed, thinking about Esther who he thought was so similar to him, being a broken yet stubborn soul. With a sigh, Michael had came to realize that someone being stubborn inside delusions could only have themselves killed, after so many years of his own struggling.'' ''Michael's eyes started to be filled with tears. He shook his hand when he tried to create an emotional facade. After three seconds of silence, Michael immediately spoke his own message to Esther without any hesitation, knowing it might be heard by the members of Catholic Rebels.'' ''Michael did not fear that. In fact, ''' he preferred them to hear what he said so that he could make them into just another trap he set. '
 * Esther: [This is Esther. I am not here yet. Please leave a message.]
 * Michael: Esther...



<p style="text-align:center;">'' - Michael: Esther, my poor dear child... you have suffered so much. Feel free to come back to me if you feel deceived there... At least Maria Arzonia and Matt Butcher cared for you, but now they shunned you as well. I was sorry for the loss, and I will find a way to mend it... However, one thing is clear. ''

<p style="text-align:center;">'' "......" ''

<p style="text-align:center;">'' - Michael: Carl Robinson and Abel Nightroad are both dangerous liars. ''

''Afterwards, Michael hung up the telephone, wiped his tears... and had a cruel smile on his face.''
 * Micheal: I know one day she would be of use to me. After this step of our plan...

<p style="text-align:center;">'' - Michael: I will take back Firenza Junior and allow that treacherous vampire to pay. ''

Nowadays
"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Yuri and Krans immediately stood up when they heard the words coming from the infuriated Bride of Frankenstein, much to their horror. ''​A chilling feelings started to cling on Yuri and Krans' spines. They realized that knew too little of what their greatest enemy was capable of. No one would ever believe that even making a call can have some sort of capability to block the communication...'' Before Eva could set out, Krans immediately went closer to her and blocked her way. ''Behaved rudely, Eva looked at Krans in full anger and lashed out at him. Krans then found out that Eva was like Maria. They both had violent temper caused by suffering and/or seeing the dark side of humanity and was traumatized, but at least Maria had some sense in controling it.'' In a rapid speed, Eva then turned her head away from the Patriarch all of a sudden.
 * Yuri: You mean Michael blocked the whole Russian Resistance HQ's communication between outside world and their base, only with his audio message to Esther?
 * Eva: It certainly appears so, and it might worked out after a certain period of time. For now, I need to get back to Russian Resistance HQ right now...
 * Eva: What are you doing?
 * Krans: The Witch Cult members will do the work if Russian Resistance HQ is compromised by that doppelganger's... corpse, though it sounds strange.

<p style="text-align:center;">' - Eva: If you like it, dead people can walk on this planet once more... '



Then, after taking a deep breath, Eva started to cool herself down from her feisty temper. ''​Eva then sat back on her seat and seemed much more relent than seconds before. She then looked at Krans after keeping five seconds of silence.'' Krans heard this and immediately put his hand into his pocket, and he immediately picked up the Elemental Seal he used to turn himself an elemental being. ''Yuri widened his eyes in curiousity and looked at the emerald seal, while Eva showed some interest as well. She leaned closer and narrowed her gaze with a serious expression, looking at the crest as if she's a serious, strict and duty-driven archeologist like Dr. Zahi Hawass.'' Krans sat back on his seat as well before putting his crest back into his pocket.
 * Eva: Fine, I hope they can manage it. I was so surprised that Melancholia was planning such a massive set of plots in order to take us down, and the blood of Firenza Junior could possibly only be one of them. Who knows what she's got in her store.
 * Eva: Patriarch Krans, the reason that we, particularly that man in helmet, save you is that we discovered some power inside your blood as well, possibly influenced by your elemental artifact, which somehow weakened Carl's blood. I guess we can use your blood as some sort of ingredient to make cures.
 * Krans: You mean this one?
 * Eva: Yes, it is. It is said that you performed formidable power using this seal, but it costed your own stamina as well, causing you being unable to handle Carl's berserk attack. How did you find it?

<p style="text-align:center;">' - Krans: I didn't find it, actually. This is one of my late mother's two legacies. '

''Eva heard this and immediately expressed some surprised expression on her face. She closed her eyes and sighed, confusing Krans.'' ''Eva then silently opened her eyes. Her eyes had different color, one was orange, and one was blue. Inside the dark and gloomy room, they were like shining amber and sapphire that lumininate the mood.''
 * Krans: What is it, Eva?
 * Eva: I once met someone this kind of power at the day I was born... or being created. The difference is that * she * always carries this kind of power related to elemental air. This crest might have some relations to her.
 * Krans: She? What is her name?



<p style="text-align:center;">' - Eva: Her name is Aerisi Kalinoth, my beloved mother. '

(- Narrator: For more information of Eva's creation, please check the episode of LOTM: Crossover - The Corbin Files - Chapitre Cinq, the episode which the destroyed Bride of Frankenstein was brought back to the life by Aerisi.) ''Just as Krans was thinking and Eva was telling him all those informations patiently, the door opened, and heavy footstep followed with noises like metals that slammed the floor. Krans, Yuri and Eva stopped their discussion and all laid eyes at the door.'' ''Hearing this, Krans immediately stood up and walked to the calvary with silver armor, with a smile full of gratitude. He extended his hand to the man with helmet and shook his hand.'' ''The man with the helmet spoke in a deep and dark tone, but he was polite and calm. Even so, anyone could be scared by his menacing figure. He was a towering man, nearly eight feet tall, and carried a large sword that anyone could feel impressed by his vigor.'' ''The man then slowly removed his helmet and revealed his face. Patriarch widened his eyes in surprise, but he was not scared by the person's appearance. He was just surprised since they met before, and then his face turned into a smile.''
 * Eva: However, that's another day. I don't know anything about the mysterious power inside your own blood, or its blue color, or its relation of the artifact that your mother gave you, but I can assure you that if we need to stop such a madness of Melancholia, the cure may lies within your veins.
 * Yuri: Oh, well, finally, your savior arrived, Your Holiness.
 * ???: Glad to see you well, Your Holiness.
 * Krans: Thanks for saving my life, this Mister...
 * Krans: Oh, it's you... old friend.

''Anyone would be shocked by the man's scarry face and stayed back to him, but due to Krans' nature, he would never be bother by anything with physical deformity. Besides, the man's sallow and scarry face cannot nullfy the gratitude inside Krans. Without this man, he would have died.''



<p style="text-align:center;">' - Adam Frankenstein: Just call me Adam. '

​Krans answered with a smile. Adam Frankenstein, the most important partner of Eva Frankenstein, as well as a homunculus created by the late Dr. Frakenstein's experiment under the manipulation of Eckidina KnightWalker, was now following a mission with Eva in Western Europe, and they wasn't being seen by Russian Resistance for almost two months ever since their departure.
 * Saber.(Fate.Prototype).full.2079128.jpgKrans: Nice to meet you, Adam.

Smiled back, Adam looked at the Patriarch for one second before he started to speak in a serious tone. ''Eva immediately stood up from her chair in horror. Krans narrowed her gaze and bit his lips.''
 * Adam: For the further story, we can talk about it for another day. Now, I'm here to tell you guys that we need to head for Switzerland. I just found out via my secret agents that Maria Arzonia is inside Switzerland, and she was trapped inside a secret building where a bomb of Firenza Blood was located, while she was guarded by Shinya Banba.
 * Krans: Where're Matt and others?
 * Adam: It's apparent that Arzonia made them return temporarily to transport some important stuff back to Ukraine, but they're heading towards the place as well. I can send them a message to tell them about that location. Besides, what is worse...

<p style="text-align:center;">' - Adam: I suspect that Shinya Banba is just another doppelganger, since my secret agent said that he sensed artifical scent on her. '

Krans did not know about the "artificla scent" Adam was on about, but judging from Eva's expression of horror, Krans deduced that things were going into a horrible whirlpool. ''Krans narrowed his gaze and immediately stood up as Adam started to speak about the location. Krans put a blue hood on his head and walked towards the door, with Yuri, Eva and Adam accompanied him. Adam put on his helmet once more as he left the room.''
 * Eva: No way! We need to get there as soon as possible! Arzonia never knows about the stuff of Celestia's and Shinya's doppelgangers, or their effects as soon as they were killed. Where's that place?

<p style="text-align:center;">' - Krans: Now, let's go! '

<p style="text-align:center;"> Meanwhile 

<p style="text-align:center;"> England 

<p style="text-align:center;"> London 

<p style="text-align:center;"> St. George's Cathedral



''While some people were dying, some people were living in their own fantasy. Archbishop Laura Stuart had came to realize this a long time ago.''

''It was a bright day in St. George's Cathedral. Several weeks had been past since the civil war that the treacherous second princess Carissa had triggered came to an end.'' Laura stood beside her most trusted minion, Styil Magnus, who returned back to England ever since his mission in Ukraine was over.
 * Laura: Bright day, huh, Magnus?
 * Laura: It has been some time since Matt went to help that Robinson boy. He hasn't return yet.

Holding a large umbrella, Laura turned back to look at Styil in a confused face. ''Her second in command, Stiyl, was still smoking cigarettes as he usually does. He calmly stared at Laura in a stone face.'' Archbishop Laura immediately looked aside in a face filled with distrust.
 * Laura: Is that possible he met some kind of misfortune? Princess Villian did not wrote back to me, either. This hardly make any sense.
 * Img_12.jpgStyil: With all due respect, Archbishop, I guess we need to update our news. I just heard that the Russian Orthodox Church was attacked by the forces of Melancholia. The Patriarch went missing, Carl & Esther Blanchett were captured by Terra of the Left, and Maria Arzonia was struggling to hold the whole situation in case it starts to crack and crumble.
 * Laura: Maria Arzonia? I cannot understand why Matt and Carl trust her so much. She almost take down Acqua of the Back under the order of Eckidina KnightWalker, but I never expect that she is still alive. She should be send to the noose.

''Laura then closed her umbrella and went into the church in front of her. Stiyl was following her into the church. The church's hall was filled with sunlight. It was so sacred that anyone who entered shall be stunned in awe, having no attempt to make fun.'' Stiyl was confused by Laura's words. Much to Stiyl's surprise and chagrin, ​Laura's serious appearance suddenly changed and she started to giggle like a child.
 * Laura: However, I know it is not the time we talk about this, Styil. Since there is need to unite together, we can throw away that personal stuff. However, I guess Maria has a reason to lose.
 * 6118539.jpegStiyl: Huh?
 * Stiyl: What makes her lose?
 * Laura: Fuhehe, she needs to think further and less conventional, like me. Ever since I become the leader of this Church of England, I know how to gather the mass to do my biddings.

​Stiyl blinked his eyes and did not respond, allowing Laura to continue. ''After that, Laura immediately made a funny face and mischevous gesture like a child who won a million worth of lottery rewards. Stiyl, however, was not that happy to hear that.'' ​Stiyl showed Laura a large pile of papers, which made her jaws dropped in shock.
 * Laura: As you know, there are certain spies for me inside the underworld who shall give me massive informations. Maria should use this as an advantage since as far as I know, she is the daughter of a weapon dealer working for the Mafusa Gang! Can't she use this as an advantage? Now, problems solved and case closed. High one!
 * Stiyl: Well, due respect, I don't think it could work out. Putting the distrust of mine aside, Maria Arzonia is not that type of person.
 * Laura: Why is that?
 * 514531-the_hooded_man.jpg: According to our investigation after her presumed death, Maria is conceived from, uh, outside of formal matrimony, and her mother is, well, not someone you'll call a high standard. What is more, considering what kind of monsters her brothers are, I don't think she would connect herself to underworld despite all those potential chances.

''Laura's fantasy cracked apart. Her smile frozen and she stood there like a rock. She then started to bit her nails, trying to control her own temper.'' ''For a while, Laura felt she was like being lifted above the clouds, but Stiyl's words had made her fall into some deepest pit in human's own imagination. Even so, she calmed herself down and then started to think it over.'' ​".................." ''Despite still maintaing his calm attitude, Stiyl Magnus was worried and it caused an awkward silence before he broke it with a deadpan face. He realized that what the archbishop would do if situation went sour. Rumors has it that there was a man in Godom Empire who hardly ever show his true face in the public. He only wore a hood and hid himself inside a mask.'' Holding a sheet of paper in her hand, Laura only looked at her table, where a laptop was on it. ''Laura then looked at the paper, with a long list of vital information from underworld written on it. She then took a look at her laptop, waiting for some e-mail from her agents.'' ''​Laura's face did not change her facial expression, and Stiyl maintained calm as well. However, Stiyl had became more and more worried and concerned.'' ​Laura still had a face like a child, in contrast to her normal emotionless poker face. Stiyl narrowed his eyes in a serious look. "......"
 * Laura: Fine, fine, fine... Then, I think I need to find a way to contact that mysterious hooded man if things goes wrong.
 * Stiyl: Hooded man? Don't tell me that is the guy who stole the Grand Grimoire...
 * Bf9YP31CUAIF9Hh.jpg: No, definitely not, it was the hooded figure in Godom Empire.
 * Stiyl: Is there a difference?
 * Emperor_Tathagata_Killer1234567.pngStiyl: It is apparent that people nowadays like to wear hoods to hide their identities. Anyway, sorry to say so, but there will be consequences if we don't make up our mind properly. That man seems to be someone dearly trusted by the current emperor of Godom Empire. Emperor Tathagata Killer is no saint, as you know.
 * Laura: I'll calculate that risk dearly. Besides, no one said I'm gonna use this kind of tendency on Melancholia. I need to treasure my connections I've been build for many years.
 * Laura: Even so... there is still something that worried me. I guess that Carl Robinson shall face quite a torment when that Michael Langdon captured him... yet again. I shall show my own sympathy towards Arzonia for two seconds... I mean, two centuries.
 * A59db9fc6f57cf4ce40a1b4f45e10299.jpegStiyl: Archbishop, I guess since Matt Butcher had lost Carl and failed his mission, I think it was the time for him to get back to England as soon as possible. Working with a frailed and leaderless Russian Orthodox Church has its risks.
 * Laura: No, I guess we need to keep him like this state. After all, he is not a traitor of the Church of England. I trust his honesty.
 * Stiyl: I see, and I hope he will cause no trouble to us. For now, it is still unclear if we can trust that man from Godom Empire. Remember, he is from a country that joined the KnightWalker Alliance.
 * 4453.jpegLaura: You see? If you can't trust that hodded man because of this, why can't you trust Maria Arzonia who is on our side?

''Struck in speechlessness, Stiyl then sighed as he thought about the mysterious hooded figure from Godom Empire. He met this man before, but he could not know what was under that hood and that mask. However, Stiyl quickly change the direction of their conversation since he found it hard to continue.'' ''Even after a month since the assassination of former Pope Matthai Reese, the Church of England was still trying to figure out about the thief of the Grand Grimoire. Since many of them never believed Matt's own theory, they could never realize that this very thief was now sitting on the Holy Seat right inside the City of Vatican itself.'' ''Laura stopped acting weird and fell into thoughts. She narrowed her eyes and let out a sigh.'' With his face still acting emotionless, Stiyl then put his cigarette away from his own mouth. ''Laura closed her laptop and stood up. All of a sudden, when she stood up from her chair, her face turned back to her normal indifferent face.'' Laura then looked at the window in the church, which was decorated in chormatic glass. Seeing the theory which he was trying to disprove had been proved, Stiyl narrowed his eyes in surprise. Laura blinked at him and stared at him with sheer calmness, right before she let out a confident smile on her face.
 * Shadow-man_(1).jpgStiyl: At least, I heard Chinatsu was revoked from her duty since the battle within Aldegyr Kingdom, and it was apparent that Godom Empire would not have any big move for now. However, we must understand that there are still dark currents of whirlpool right beneath the seemly truce. However, there are still one thing that concerned me... which is that mysterious man who stole the Grand Grimoire. If he is not Terra of the Left, then who is he?
 * Laura: Hmm...
 * Laura: The only thing that can figure it out is to find out that who owns the Grand Grimoire. Even so, whoever keeps it is keeping it well in secrecy. I tried several ways to track the book down, but nothing ever worked.
 * Stiyl: Then, what do you expect me to do?
 * Laura: Someone should tell Her Majesty and the Prime Minister to start an investigation to the whereabouts of the Grand Grimoire.
 * Laura: I guess Matt is right about the thief of Grand Grimoire. Right after the missing of the Grand Grimoire, the Ultimate Despair members had caused troubles in Rome. Soon after that, Michael Langdon had ran for the Pope... If we deduce it backwards, everything shall make sense.
 * Stiyl: You mean Michael Langdon orchastrated all those events including the former Pope's assassination and the theft of the Grand Grimoire?
 * Laura: What would you think?

Maria's Flashback
<p style="text-align:center;"> 2 days ago 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Ukraine 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Kirv 

<p style="text-align:center;"> New Russian Resistance HQ 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Russian Orthodox Church Library 

''Sitting inside the library, Maria was reading a large book in front of her while sitting in front of her desk, doing note. Sweats were filling her forehead and her lips was pale as a piece of paper. So far, she's the only reader in this library, but there was another person inside the library, looking for her.'' ''After arriving in the library looking for the current new leader of Catholic Rebels and the New Arzonia Family, Duchess Astharoshe Asran was standing beside Maria for ten minutes, as she looked at this young lady working so hard taking some notes from the books she read. Maria was so concentrated that she hardly noticed Duchess Asran was beside her.'' ''Asran frowned her eyebrows as she sighed, looking at the book beside Maria. The books was full of all sort of magic artifacts as well as demonic curses, and Maria was looking for a way to find out the curse of Carl. However, so far, what she found was not enough in her mind. Maria immediately closed the book in fraustration. She then covered her face with her gloved hand...'' Interrupting Asran as if she never heard anything, Maria then stood up from her chair, leaving her notebook being opened. Duchess Asran took a glance at Maria's notebook, and she saw several sections such as " Seal of Sins ", " Wind Armatus ", " Elemental Armatization ", " Vykos ", and she wide opened her gaze.
 * Asran: Oh, Arzonia...
 * 87439.jpgMaria: At least, at the very least, this library is spared from our previous battle, preventing ourselves from losing a chance - a chance to look for a way to strike back as soon as we recover .
 * TOB.full.2044615.jpg: Maria, I was thinking if we can go out and have some meal? I have something important to tell you. I know a nice restaurant nearby called--
 * Maria: There's something wrong with Carl... and I MUST find out why... and I have so much question in my mind, not only Carl.
 * Asran: Maria, the New USSR had took away most of the books the Orthodox Church possessed... These are only books about curses we have in this library.
 * Asran: (think) * Hmm? The Seal of Sins? The Wind Armatus? Those are connected to Patriarch Krans' powers, but what is this " Vykos "? *

In fact, Maria believed that those were connected the magical power of Patriarch Krans Romа́n Tsarskiy, as he somehow possessed with two powerful artifacts.

''Maria then put her hand on her desk, trying to cool herself down from her rage. She then looked up to Duchess Asran with a pair of teary eyes.'' Maria then slipped herself back on her chair like a tired snake falling from the desk, looking at the ceiling with a sigh. ''Maria could not continue anymore. She immediately stumbled up and went all the way to Duchess Asran, hugging her and starting to cry like a child. Duchess Asran sensed Maria's sorrow.''
 * Maria: Oh, I've working so hard studying Carl's situation, but there are only vague description on these books... Oh, I wonder if there are some other books in Moscow, but considering that's King Hamdo's territory, we can't risk ourselves...
 * Astharoshe_Asran,_anime_normal_Trinity_Blood_11-022.jpgMaria: Now there's too many questions remains unanswered. Patriarch Krans just possessed some kind of elemental power in our previous battle, becoming some kind of devine being like me, albeit possessing wind magic instead of fire magic. I need to figure it as well since it might... be our chance to fight back! What should I do? What should I...

''After the previous loss, Maria's emotions and mental state became more and more unstable, as she turned more and more emotional to the point of being easily fraustrated and later bursted into tears. Her refinement, calmness, maturity and grace began to shatter. Asran then hugged Maria tighter and began to comfort her.'' ''Hearing this, Maria took a deep breath as she began to calm herself down from her own self-scolding emotions. She then started to wipe tears away from her eyes though she was still sobbing, and Asran looked at her seperated themselves, as Maria took a look at the note.'' ''Maria then closed the notebook and put her into a bag beside her. She then turned to face Asran once again, as the latter looked at her and sighed.'' Asran then took a paper note from her pocket and gave it to Maria, who was observing it silently with curiousity. ''Maria narrowed her gaze and viewed the letter again and again with great care. She then put the letter on the table once again.'' Asran crossed her arms and narrowed her own gaze in a serious face. Maria looked aside and sighed, interrupting what Asran was about to say.
 * Asran: Don't cry... Don't cry... I know how you feel, but crying won't solve anything, Maria.
 * Maria: I'm sorry, Lady Asran. I didn't mean it to lash out at you.
 * 2012072023155367.jpgAsran: That's okay. By the way, Maria, I guess you need to take a look at this stuff. It was send by Lord Vaclav Havel.
 * Maria: That spy of ours inside Melancholia's faction?
 * Asran: Lord Vaclav said that there was some kind of handcuffs crafted from some unearthly material to restrain Guide Spirits' and Magician's power. Those handcuffs are all produced by Langdon Orphans and the workers they hired. Vaclav said that he never found out who exactly produced those materials, but he said they some Orphans mentioned a man named "Marlos". I belive this man could be connected to such a project.
 * Maria: It's apparent that Michael has even more connections that not even some of the most intellegent people on our planet ever know about this... After all, he has the Grand Grimoire, and he can travel across time and dimentions to find connections. What do you propose?
 * Asran: I propose a false surrender, but of course after we clean up all Carl's messes. This plan needs you to falsefully give yourself in, so that you can inflitrate Melancholia's own facility and seek out her plan. Since you're now a Spirit Guide, Melancholia WILL use that kind of handcuff to cuff you, but don't worry. We'll make you a new pair of boots with special high heels, and those heels shall be the key to uncuff anything as it can shape-shift...

<p style="text-align:center;">' - Maria: Anyway, you want me to get that cuff with the information, right? '

Asran then leaned forward and whispered to Maria about her further plans. ''Maria, however, sharpened her eyes and glared at Asran in menace. Asran immediately stopped speaking and tried to maintain her calmness.'' ''Asran, however, shook her head and sighed. Asran didn't get angry with Maria, since Maria did have a point that she won't go into enemy territory alone.'' ''Maria then sighed and put the hand in her pocket. She picked out a golden locket that was multi-layered in its interior, filling with photos. It was left by Maria's own mother, who gave it to Maria before she died.''
 * ToB_Teresa_Artwork2i.pngAsran: Exactly.
 * Asran: What draws my attention is the material and the production method of this handcuff, which can somehow restrain magic manas. I guess if we do further research on the cuff, we may know how to defeat Melancholia and even Michael, twisting the table. It only needs you to say yes.
 * Maria: You want me to get to Melancholia alone? I don't think this is such a bright idea, since I cannot leave Matt and Magilou and many others, facing the disavantage alone. Sorry for my impolite expession, but that really makes me like a reckless and simple-minded idiot.
 * Astharoshe_Asran,_normal_Trinity_Blood_11-066.jpgAsran: I understand how you felt, but this is perhaps one of the only chances to twist the table... No, maybe even that "one of the" is absent. You cannot take anyone to any of Melancholia's facility. This can only cause them to be alerted, and then it'll compromised all of us. If one day, this kind of chance came, we can at least take one of their cuffs... so that we can let them hoist by their own petard. This plan needs you alone to win. Everything now depends on you.

''Opening the locket, Maria observed layer after layer, looking at all those photos of all those people she cared about inside, first her own mother, then Vento of the Front, and then Matt, and then Magilou, then Mikan Tsumiki, and then Noelle Bor... and finally... Carl Robinson.''

''Maria then let out a sad smile, before her face turned serious once more. She closed her locket and held it firmly into her clenched fist.'' Maria then stood up from her desk, walking pass the gloomy candlelight.
 * Maria: You're right, Lady Asran. I need to do this. I don't know if I can become Houdini, but for all my friends, I have to meet her alone... even it means a brief interaction.

<p style="text-align:center;"> - Maria: Please show me those boots.

Nowadays
<p style="text-align:center;"> Switzerland 

<p style="text-align:center;"> La Chaux-de-Fonds 

<p style="text-align:center;"> A secret building 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Near International Museum of Horology 

<p style="text-align:center;"> 100 meters away from the museum 



<p style="text-align:center;">' - Maria: (think) * So this is the chance... * '

''Maria then looked at "Shinya Banba" standing beside her with some confusion. That "Shinya" was crossing her arm and grinned wickedly, but somehow Maria sensed no light inside her pupils. She was just behaving like a simple puppet acting according to a specific program or order.''
 * "Shinya": What happened, Arzonia?





"......"





<p style="text-align:center;">' - ???: I'm not a human myself. '

''Maria widened her gaze as soon as she saw the man with helmet revealed his scarry face. It was a face with stern expression and sallow skin, and no ordinary human shall possess that kind of skin.'' ''Maria immediately recognized who this man was. Adam Frankenstein was the person she met almost one month ago when she was fighting in Northeast China against Heis' Black Demon Army.''
 * Maria: You?
 * Maria: You... are... Adam Frankenstein!

Maria's Flashback
<p style="text-align:center;"> Scene from LOTM: Witnesses of Sleepy Hollow Spin-Off - Firenza Junior - The Black Army 



Maria had no idea of how those demons started to appear, and she was not sure whether they were summoned by Reverend Mother Melancholia, the current Mother Superior of Catholic Church and Michael Langdon's right-hand. ''However, even though Maria was uncertain about the origins of those demons, she had a bad feeling that the world was going to be torn apart as her heart pounced in sheer fright. ''

''Soon, she forced herself into a large house via smashing herself through a glass window. According to Maria's own speculation, the house was already empty since its owner had already fled.''
 * Maria: Tsk! It's just too many of them! If this is what Melancholia planned---

''All of a sudden, Maria heard some music that sounded like some sort of bell, and Maria was confused. She and the demons stopped fighting and all turned to the source of that music.''

Surprised, Maria immediately had her jaws dropped when she saw a large ice cream truck rushed towards her and the demons in front of them. ''However, before she could react, the ice cream truck passed by her as she immediately stepped back in shock and because of the gust of air turbulence the truck caused. Those demons from the Black Army, however, were much less lucky. The ice cream truck hit some of them and sent them all the way towards Black Dragon River not far away.''
 * Adamfefiuh.jpgMaria: Wait! Wait a sec--

Just then, the back of the truck was opened, and two people with clear facial scars jumped out of the truck and immediately landed themselves swiftly on the ground as the truck fell into the river, exploded.



''It was Adam Frankenstein and his trusted partner, the Bride, who were now working for Chronos Empire. As Adam turned back to look at that explosion when the truck fell into the river, Maria immediately recognized who were those two.'' ''Happily, she waved her hand and called for help. Adam immediately noticed her, and so was the Bride.''
 * Maria: Those two people... they were both siding with Katarina when I saw them... in Sleepy Hollow!
 * Pkpkkjjjkik.pngMaria: Hey, are you Katarina's friends? Come here! I need a hand!

Before Adam and the Bride could react, some demons suddenly came out of nowhere and attacked them, prompted Adam and the Bride to take two axes and a sword, respectively, in order to defend themselves.

The Bride sighed with a sweat drop on her forehead, as she was trying to defend herself from a demon's large blade.

<p style="text-align:center;">' - Bride: Oh, that's why you looked at that explosion... '

Maria was surprised by this and then she turned back in order to find her way out, but there were demons inside the house as well, trying to attack her. Meanwhile, at Adam and the Bride's side, the two eventually took down the demons who were just surrounding them, and soon they rushed towards a crowd of demons that were trying to enter the house.
 * Maria: Aw, no...

''The two then struck down the demons from behind as Maria started to strike the demons in the opposite way with her fiery fists. Maria were fighting against her enemies in struggle, but then she saw Adam attacking the demons as well. That give her more confidence.'' ''Maria immediately started to burn the demon quicker as Adam and the Bride were killing demons on another side like a lawnmower. The demons were felling on the ground and reduced to ashes, and finally, after the demons in the house were cleansed, Maria and Adam stopped attacking and then looked at each other, face to face.'' ''Maria swiftly nodded as she narrowed her eyes. She then withdrew her sword and showed Adam her hand.''
 * Maria: Ah, thank God...
 * Adam: You said you are a friend, right?
 * Maria: Yes, I am. My mission was to save this world from those wicked warmongers and had Eckidina KnightWalker's head. You are either with me, or you are against me. There is no middle ground.

<p style="text-align:center;">' - Maria: I am Maria Arzonia, a Spirit from Paradise. '

Nowadays




<p style="text-align:center;"> 500m away 

<p style="text-align:center;"> On the streets 











<p style="text-align:center;"> '- Yuri: This is Yuri Barnes. Nice to meet you here, Arzonia.'



<p style="text-align:center;">' - Krans: Sorry to scare you, my Little Angel. '

"......"

Adam's Flashback
<p style="text-align:center;"> 3 days ago

<p style="text-align:center;"> Spain

<p style="text-align:center;"> Catalonia

<p style="text-align:center;"> Barcelona 

<p style="text-align:center;"> A mob leader's mansion 

''Raising a large sphere hammer that charged with golden electricity, Eva smashed the enemies right in front of her. Those people were several corrupt officials who were affiliated with the underworld, taking the wealth of people for themselves while they escaped the law and lived in lazy life.''
 * Eva: Crack... you... all!
 * Eva: Those Mafusa Gang scums are here, killing and plundering, just because of your ignorance! I'll make you pay!

Electrocuting several guards of KnightWalker Family down ruthless, Eva punched them with her elbow and smashed their head with her hammer, killing them. In the blink of mist surfacing from the scorched bodies, Adam Frankenstein went out and looked around to the dead bodies of corrupt officials and the KnightWalker Family guards with a cold and grim face that showed no remorse. ''Eva, however, still clenched her teeth and bit her lips. She did not answer to Adam, but tears started to fell from her eyes.''
 * Eva: Men talk too much.
 * Adam: Eva, that's enough.
 * 65603629_p0_master1200.jpgAdam: You've done a good job. Next, we'll play St. Nicolas to send those money to the vagrants under our care.

Not only she was drenched in her rage and began to feel disgusted for the corruption around the world caused by the World War III's breakout, but Eva was also fueled of hatred towards some human citizens she saw, who were showing no gratitude at all. ''Adam sighed and went to Eva, before he patted her shoulder and tried to comfort her. For now, Eva served as someone who could make Adam find some peace inside, while Adam would also comfort Eva when she was feeling negative.'' ''As Adam and Eva was lamenting about humanity's both light side and dark side they saw during their rebellion, they were approached by heavy footsteps. They turned back and saw Yuri Barnes, who used his magic to make money bags in the room float in the sky.'' ''While speaking his words, Yuri summoned a large blue portal and sent the money bags into it. Then, the portal started to disappear after the last of money bag was sent into it. Then, Yuri grinned and looked around in the house. Eva was trying to tear gold from the pillar beside it, and Adam was helping her.'' ''Casually smiling while looking around, Yuri showed his own casual side beneath his serious appearance, which firmly annoyed Eva. She then grabbed a large golden microphone, probably made of pure gold, and lifted it to Yuri as if she was ready to punch Yuri with it.'' ''Hearing Eva's menacing words, Yuri immediately opened his magic book as soon as he returned back to his normal serious self. He then used his magic power and brute force combined together to tear down the gold decorations on the walls and pillars.'' Eva threw the golden microphone on a large pile of gold and gems she torn down behind her, before she start tearing down the gems on furnitures.
 * Eva: Only if they say "thank you." Is it really hard to say such words?
 * Leon.(Fire.Emblem).full.1905614.jpgAdam: There're still good people in this world. Think about those victims. I bet they'll show gratitude when we send the money to them. After all, we need those money to pave way for our next phase of rebellion against Melancholia and her rule.
 * Yuri: I'll make them teleported to our vault, and we'll seperate them to those poors. After all, those impressive Catalonians told us the adress of these corrupt officials and made you two succeeded in today's daily mission as our secret agents, knowing all things in the streets. They should be rewarded instead of suffered.
 * Yuri: I personally did not try to join your cause, Mr. & Ms. Frankenstein, but your appearance, abilities and loyalty towards Maria Arzonia's faction draw my own interest. As we shared the similar goal in this part, I guess if we work together, we would cause great effect and make a difference to the world, don't you think so, huh?
 * Eva: Come and help us or I'll--- OR I'LL BEAT YOU SO HARD THAT EVEN CHUCK NORRIS WILL BE IMPRESSED!
 * Yuri: Violence never solves anything.
 * Eva: YOU'RE THE ONE WHO SHOOT ME WITH YOUR SPELLS!!!

''It was worth noting that when Eva first met Yuri on the streets, Yuri considered her hostile and shot her with magic spells immediately. Then, Adam arrived to help her and fought against the magician until the misunderstanding was solved.'' Yuri seemed embarrased and tried to look away. Hearing this, Eva could not say anything to respond Yuri's sacarstic words, and so she focused herself on the work. ''Leaping on the wall all of a sudden, Eva leaped on the wall and stood on the wall with one foot. She then extended her long arms and reached towards the ceiling. Then, she grabbed a large gold dragon statue decorated on the center of celing.'' Eva then torn the dragon statue down and threw it to the pile of trophies.
 * Yuri: That's self-defense.
 * 66694137_p0_master1200.jpgEva: Self-de...
 * Eva: After this work, we'll sell these gold to the Merc in exchange of weapons. I know that's illegal place, but in this world, in this war...
 * Eva: ... if you want to survive...

<p style="text-align:center;">' - Eva: ... YOU MUST BE AN OUTLAW AFTER ALL!!! '

<p style="text-align:center;"> 10 minutes later

<p style="text-align:center;"> Street of Barcelona 

Walking in the dark night street carefully under their disguise, Eva, Yuri and Adam walked one by one in a narrow alley.
 * 63936184_p0_master1200.jpgEva: Sorry that I threw that kind of tantrum in front of you, Yuri. I was in a bad mood and I'm still trying to control my own impulse. Please accept my apologies.

''Eva was holding a large lantern and led the way. Behind them the mansion was on fire, but it was already nothing but a barren house with no propety inside it after Adam, Eva and Yuri plundered the house and burned it down.'' ''Standing at the rear of the trio, Adam was swinging his axe every ten seconds in order to prevent some bad things happened, like an ambush. He was wearing a large set of armor, with a silver helmet in medival style covered his face.'' Speaking in a deep but vigorous voice, Adam then thought about Eckidina KnightWalker, the person who tried to use him as her tool, as well as the very same person who plundge the entire world into the Third World War, before he clenched his fist.
 * Yuri: That's nothing. I'm just showing a little concern on how you do things. I know Arzonia hates those corrupt officials and mobsters, as you told me she was among their victims as well...
 * Najimi_ajimu_by_lolnagisa-d994j5k.pngAdam: Although they're humans, they has to die. Now, it's war era and there's no rule after all. More people will live and the world will be a better place with those blood-sucking leeches in human skin gets torn apart. Besides, if we are murderers, and what will that Eckidina be? She killed more than we do, but none of them out of righteous reasons...
 * Adam: As soon as I find out where she currently is...

<p style="text-align:center;">' - (???): Those Catholic Rebels are clearly fools. I doubt if they ever did any body analysis. '

''A sudden female voice came from nowhere, which scared Yuri and Adam. They immediately looked at Eva, who was panicked and acted innoncent as well.'' Eva had to keep her voice down so that the trio won't be discovered by Melancholia's troops, as none of them sure that there won't be Papal Knights patroling the streets in at least two blocks away.
 * Eva: I didn't say anything.

''Eva then noticed that they were standing beside a window, and then she waved her hand to Yuri and Adam. Immediately, they hid themselves at the right side of the window, looking at the person talking inside. It was a black haired young woman with pale skin and red eyes, dressing in Gothic lolita dress.'' ''Adam narrowed her gaze and bit his lips, shocked. Eva saw the face of the woman and had the similar expression.'' A moment later, they heard Celestia speaking once again, this time with a much clearer tone.
 * Yuri: That's...
 * Adam: That's Celestia Ludenberg...
 * Eva: Celestia Ludenberg? But... but how come? I heard she died by murder...
 * Celestia: Arzonia and her fanatic followers are all idoits... What they just discovered as a body was just a doppelganger created by Mother Superior, who kept assaulting their base, while I was recovering from those bee stings in my bed. Mary Spencer might never know she stabbed a fake with that blade, which gave her bloodlust.

"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

While overhearing this, Adam, Eva and Yuri were all shocked by Celestia's words, but they alreayd held their tongue in order to avoid themselves from being discovered. Celestia then spoke more, unknowing that Adam, Eva and Yuri were overhearing her words. On the other side of the phone, Nio Hashiri spoke in a wicked giggle. Hearing those Celestia grinned in malice and had her face darkened.
 * Bamba_Shinya_ep2.jpgEva: (think) * Huh? A doppelganger created by Melancholia? *
 * Celestia: Uh-huh, yes, Nio, I know. Now, the doppelganger of Vento of the Front is about to be finished, in order to torment Maria. Besides, I need to tell you that we need to create... just another large series of doppelgangers that resembles Shinya Banba in both appearance and personality, in order to confuse Sumireko Hanabusa and kill her, as you told me that she betrayed us.
 * Nio: (phone) [What if those doppelganger were killed instantly? All of them?]

<p style="text-align:center;">' - Celestia: That marks beginning of another hell. '

''Celestia then let out a cryptical smile and looked at a card with the Ace of Spade on it, that lied on her table. She picked it up with a smile.'' Celestia then put the Ace of Spade card back onto her table after using it to make a pun about Carl, and then she sharpened her gaze.
 * Celestia:​ Our tool now is Carl Robinson, and I heard his codename in the family is "As de Picas", the Ace of Spade. Interesting. However, as your plan instigates itself, Nio, our tools will include my doppelganger, dying and lying in the Catholic Rebels' morgue.

''Eva immediately stepped back in terror as she heard Celestia talking about the doppelganger, and she immediately ran away as soon as possible. Adam and Yuri noticed her face of terror as she started to leave the place.''
 * Celestia: According to the original setting, the replica of mine shall turn into a mutated monster in the morgue if Arzonia Family members do nothing on it at all. I hope no one shall remind them to cremate it. This is inspired by our previous Frankenstein's Monster series  Eckidina created, but the resurrection requires no electricity, and those resurrected monster shall be immnue to electricity, unlike the previous prototypes... Ha, that would be wonderful if they becomes our allies in later projects.

However, Adam and Yuri did not leave immediately since they discovered that Celestia spoke something else in a face fueled in malice. Starting to laugh like a complete psychopath and ending the communication, Celestia turned back and looked at the window. She found no one outside, only wind that came into her room.
 * Celestia: Oh? You mean Carl had went berserk? Quite successful. He'll brutalize his own comrades while we stand by and watch! See you later, Nio! HAHAHAHAHA!

Relieved, Celestia looked at the ceiling via rolling her eyes, holding her phone in her hands. Celestia then lifted her sides of lips casually.
 * Celestia: I thought there were people listening to me... It turns out that it's just me, after all.

<p style="text-align:center;"> 2 minutes later  <p style="text-align:center;"> Two blocks away 

Meanwhile, Yuri and Adam already followed Eva's running pace and ran about two blocks away in a speed like wind, before they stopped in another alley to catch their breath. ''Adam closed his eyes and looked aside, feeling angry that there was a very similar project now going on under Michael's administration. Adam hated to think about this, as this project which put him into life also put him into misery, for being a monster created from the dead and nobody ever wanted.''
 * Adam: Michael must lost his mind totally. The Frankenstein's Monster series... That's what he forced my father to produced, and I was once among those monsters.

''Eva shared the similar origin story with Adam, and thus she understood how he felt. She sighed and looked at Adam with sympathy.'' Adam narrowed his gaze as he immediately put his helmet back on his head.
 * Adam: Yuri... take Eva back to our base and try to warn Maria about the doppelgangers. Contact the Russian Resistance HQ right now.

<p style="text-align:center;"> - Adam: But before that, please teleport me to Ukraine.

Nowadays
After telling those above experiences, Adam sighed and sighed on the pavement slowly. ''While speaking, Adam took a glance at Patriarch Krans with a serious face. Seeing Adam's facial expression, Maria immediately realized what Adam was about to say.'' Hearing Maria's words, Adam nodded. Maria and Krans looked at each other, and Krans then shook his head. ''Magilou suddenly bit her lips and lowered her head, as some bad feelings suddenly flowed into her body. Suddenly, Matt immediately stood up from the side of pavement and rubbed his head.'' After taking a deep breath, Matt then turned to Yuri in a face of doubt. Maria, however, immediately looked at Matt with a face of seriousness.
 * Adam: After that, I raced against the clock to the headquaters of Russian Orthodox Church, but when I reached the place, all I saw were mere blood and corpses. I then saw a green light about 4km away, swiping the air like a shooting star, with a horrible yell that was like some ominous creature from Hell.
 * Maria: You found Patriarch Krans...
 * Adam: I found Patriarch Krans lying on the ground and was barely alive, and I immediately sent him back to Yuri Barnes to take care of. However, he was too badly injured. Yuri somehow found the Witch Cult in the city of Barcelona, and he sent me to find them. In addition, he wanted me to brought them some very precious information that was connected to a possible plan of Melancholia, and I wanted Patriarch Krans to give it to the Witch Cult's High Priestess.
 * Krans: I'm sorry, Maria, but to keep you safe, the Witch Cult demands me to keep the details in secret, but I can tell you some rumors... Rumors has that Melancholia was working with an ancient demonic cult, which the Witch Cult now fight against, in her plan to use Carl's accursed blood for other plots. I cannot say their name since I need to keep my promise... The Witch Cult was trying to protect us, I think.
 * Matt: Wait a minute... I don't get it...
 * Matt: An ancient demonic cult? Melancholia? But I think she seems as young as Michael.
 * Maria: Sorry, Matt, but I don't think so. When I finally faced Melancholia without a fight, despite I thought she was like, um, 20 years old, she gave me a matured impression, a vigor that could only appear on some... some veteran with decades of experience .

<p style="text-align:center;">' - Maria: Besides, I doubt if she ever is a human. '







"......"

Act 3 - Carl's Graduation
<p style="text-align:center;"> On the sky 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Star of Bethelehem 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Battle Arena 

''In the Star of Bethlehem, which was a city made on the air, Fiamma of the Righit crafted a design of a battle arena in an ancient European style. Beside Cain who was watching, Carl was fighting against a masked Papal Knight in a fight of sticks. Carl showed speed and strength, but the knight was a lot more skilled. He then grabbed Carl's wrist and hit it with his stick, knocking Carl's stick off his hand. Carl then dropped his stick on the ground.''

''The fight paused. Cain looked at Carl in a serious mood.'' ''Carl then turned his back to Cain, refusing to pick up the stick. As a response of that, Cain narrowed his eyes and stared at Carl in menace.'' ''Before Carl could answer, the papal knight immediately whipped his stick again to Carl. Carl was hit on his arm, but he still refused to pick up the stick. For now, he was showing his good side of personality to Cain.'' Carl shook his head, trying to control his temper, fear and rage that were all burning inside his heart, along with that inner demon who was trying to consume his soul. ''Carl bit his lips in rage, but as the knight behind him was trying to attack again, Carl immediately picked up the stick and fought against that knight once again. He fought harder and harder, as Cain spoke loudly beside him, trying to fuel his attempt of attacking.'' ''Just as Cain was speaking, Carl was defeated again, and his stick was knocked on the ground once again. He picked it up this time and fought his rival again, as Cain continued to taunt him.'' ''Carl fought harder and harder, thinking his opponent as those who betrayed him, those who destered him, those who forced him to do whatever they wanted him to do, and those who faked his death only trying to take his place. Under Cain's encouragement, Carl's vengence and sadism started to slowly consume him. He fought with brutality and strength, but he became much more skilled... or so he thought.'' ''As soon as Cain finished his words, Carl was beaten on his leg. The knight used a spiral attack with his stick and knocked on Carl's feet, sweeping the floor underneath him. Carl was defeated and he was knocked on the ground. Sitting on the ground, Carl looked around in confusion.'' ''​Carl spoke the words with determination and coldness, but then he thought about the face of Esther accusing him, as well as Maria's face of disappointment. Then, Carl suddenly closed his eyes. Cain saw everything on Carl's face with his own grim eyes.'' ''As Cain put his hand on Carl's shoulder, he noticed that Carl's eyes turned red, not because he was angry, but because he bursted into tears. Cain sighed in sympathy.'' Standing up from the ground, Carl looked at Cain in sorrow.
 * Cain: Pick it up.
 * Carl: No, I'm not your killing machine. I only kill those who are guilty.
 * Cain: You are still haunted by your dark side. I tell you that stop fighting it if you feared it so much. Accept it and upgrade it, like I did so many years ago. Now, pick up your stick, and defeat this man. If you win, you'll go free.
 * Cain: I said pick it up.
 * Carl: I will NOT! You're lying. This is another way of you to manipulate me.
 * Cain: Then, there is more necessity for you to pick it up... so that you can prove me wrong.
 * Cain: Your fear and hatred, you think they're sources of your humanity. They're not!
 * Cain: You think you can harness them by yourself, but you can't. You think they're a part of you, but they don't have to be!
 * Cain: To face that beast inside you is the only way to defeat it and conquer it!
 * Cain: Do you know why you were defeated, Carl? Your fear. It blinds you. You're feared of being abandoned. That's the source of your rage. That's the reason you became such a beast. You're feeling guilty in killing Mary Spencer in blind rage, and thus Maria Arzonia lost her faith in you. That made you torn. 
 * Carl: That's a lie. I never felt guilty. She deserved her... death... Death? What a simple word...
 * Cain: It's you who are lying, Carl, and you're lying to yourself . Even if you don't admit it, I can see through you and your guilty concience, and don't... lie to me . You claimed you're a warrior, but you're actually a worrier ... and a coward. You seek to get rid of your cowardice, but it seeks to control you and has ever since that night Celestia Ludenberg showed you that newspaper. You trust no one, not even me. I'm telling you to become what you really are, so that you can find your true path.
 * Cain: Rage and pain are two sides on the same coin. I can release you from the pain of that night in the interrogation room, and when I do, nothing will be able to stop you. They don't accept you. I accept you. They think you're dead, and they hoped you're dead. In my mind, you're more than alive, more vivid than anyone else, young man. You're not some human I saw who are selfish and wicked. Let me help you.

<p style="text-align:center;"> - Carl: So, help me.

"......"

Real World
"......."

Act 4 - V is for Vykos
<p style="text-align:center;"> 1 minutes later

<p style="text-align:center;"> United Kingdom

<p style="text-align:center;"> England

<p style="text-align:center;"> London

<p style="text-align:center;"> Iscariot Section XIII

Dressing in her new red dress and holding a large sword inside her hand, Carissa smiled as she looked at the window outside. ''Behind Carissa, there was a mysterious man who stood behind her. His face was shrouded in shadows and nobody could see his face.''
 * Carissa: It sounds like Cardinal Aleister did a good job capturing that deranged Firenza Junior. I don't care whether he is my cousin, but we need to chain this beast and tame him so that he will serve our cause.

''Then, he spoke out. Judging from his tone, he was seemly unhappy...'' ''Carissa put the sword on the table in front of her with a dark chuckle. She then went to a pot of soup not far away before having a spoonful of soup, and she ignored much of the shadowy man's angry complaints.'' Carissa then looked at the city and street outside, and she was looking at the Parliament out there, before she sharpened her eyes with anger. ''The man behind her immediately walked forward to Carissa for two heavy steps after hearing her proclaim. He was even angrier.''
 * Roger4.png: Is there any possibility to stop this farce like a child's play? You've gone too far in our recent battle in Ukraine. You caused such a havoc that we have to push them on Arzonia and her so-called family for it.
 * Carissa: You old bags from Isacriot Section never tells me what kind of demonic force you were fighting against, since I'm not an official member of your section. However, my curiousity remains especially on this demon force's leader. I think they must be connected to my cousin's own sickness, and I intend to cure it.
 * Carissa: That humiliation he gave me, I need to let him pay, but not now. For now, Firenza Junior is our tool to destroy Arzonia Family's terrible rebellion, as Maria Arzonia is a much more intense problem. We need to put such a rebellion to an end.


 * Man: We!?



<p style="text-align:center;">' - Man: YOU THINK WE DIDN'T COST TOO MUCH KNIGHTS? '

Carissa put the spoon back into her pot and put on a pair of glasses, but before that, she calmly took just a glance at the man who tried to scold her.
 * Carissa: There's no need to send those Papal Knights, as we need to preserve our military strength as much as possible. However, we still have some progress despite our recent loss.

''While she was speaking, Carissa put her hand into her right pocket and took out a small piece of paper. The paper was folded, and Carrisa had to open it so that she could read it. It was a letter.'' ''In Queen Elizard's three daughters, Carissa is the second daughter, who was renouned by her might in military. Her elder sister, Rimea, is a well-known strategist. Her younger sister, Villian, is known for her benevolence.'' ''Carissa then grabbed the unfinshed letter tightly in her hand and grinded her teeth. For now, Carissa knew that her elder sister went on a global journey in order to take Carissa back to custody. However, even after more than a month of searching on both sides, Rimea never found Carissa, and vice versa.''
 * Carissa: This letter is unfinished, but I assume that Arzonia wrote it. Ha, I snatched it while their prison was in chaos. It had several words written to my eldest sister, Rimea, to invite her join the Catholic Rebels and devote her notable intellegence to Arzonia Family.
 * Carissa: Judging from my elder sister's own aloof personality, I guess it's hard for her to join Arzonia Family. She never likes their tendency after all, but since she's my enemy...
 * Man: Judging that one of your sisters gone rogue and the other joined the Catholic Rebels officially, while your mother opposed you during our coup, are you still certain that you're about to take back the throne?

The shadowy man seemed to cool himself down, and he stopped complaining about Carissa's recent behavior due to that advanced information which costed so many lives of Papal Knight.

Then, Carissa turned to the shadowy man, who was staring at her with a pair of sharpened eyes.
 * Carissa: My mother is old enough to be such a fool to stand against me... Without her dreadful interference, I can easily take over that throne and raise the whole kingdom from dreadful ashes. Also, I can easily take down my cousin and end his madness! As I informed you, serving the KnightWalker Family won't be a long term after all.
 * Man: Perhaps, there's something else I need to ask you about... How did you know that Carl Robinson is Duke Firenza's son, also your own cousin? 

''Carissa grinned wickedly. She didn't try to answer the question first, but instead, Carissa started to ask another question.'' ''Hearing Carissa suddenly changed the topic from Carl to Krans, the shadowy man was very confused. He then sighed.'' ''Carissa shook her head as her face began to turn pink. She let out a cryptic smile as if she found some top secret while the person who accompanied him was an idiot and could not find out.'' ''The shadowy man seemed surprised as soon as he heard Carissa's word. He stepped in sheer surprise and his spoken words seemed to turn influent all of a sudden.'' Carissa nodded in her cryptic grin.
 * Carissa: Before that, I need to tell you that the second report came from our suriving Knight included an important message - the blood of Patriarch Krans Romа́n Tsarskiy seemed to have effects on Carl's rampage and weakened him for a while, despite not healing him. There are also something wrong with Patriarch Krans' blood as well, and I knew its reason as well.
 * Saber.(Fate.EXTRA).full.2242204.pngMan: They sound like two seperate stuffs after all. You're not answering my question.
 * Carissa: They sound seperated, but what if I told you that the informations of those two secrets came from the same man ?
 * Man: You mean...
 * Carissa: Someone told me about the origin of Carl Robinson long before I started that coup, and the very same guy told me that there were some kind of strange stuff in Patriarch Krans' blood as well. For now, I cannot tell you who he is, but even if I tell you, it'll be useless, as you cannot get him. No one can. He told me that the blood curse of Carl was connected to some kind of mysterious material of demons, known as the Blackness, but his soul was connected to a powerful and ferocious demon king that nobody could tame. This man who told me such a thing belongs to a vampire clan which was loyal to that demon king. I ask you this, dear sir... Have you ever heard about the name...



<p style="text-align:center;">' - Carissa: ... Sabbat? '

The shadowy inquisitor immediately stepped back as he narrowed his eyes in disgust, looking at Carissa, but she remained her cool. Keeping her cryptic and gruesome smile, Carissa nodded and was not alarmed at the man's reaction full of horror. ''The shadowy man immediately alerted when he heard this. He paced closer to Carissa and stepped just one inch away from her.'' Hearing this, Carissa's smile went even wider like some prideful person outsmarting someone obviously much stronger than her.
 * Man: No, that's impossible! Many of the known vampire current linage of the Sabbat Clan died a long time ago, as some of them went extinct or went into escape. How can this be?
 * Carissa: MANY of them, yeah, but not MOST, much less ALL. Here's what that man told me about. There's a legend about one of the families in Sabbat Clan, with its alledgely genderless leader known as Vykos. Vykos was a savage and hideous vampire leader in the Sabbat, who fanatically loyal to Moloch, the Demon King who cursed Carl and his family blood. The family is infamous for its incestous relationship to keep their so-called divine blood pure and clean... Disgusting. However, Vykos has a daughter who never ever agree with their cruel tendency. One day, more than 20 years ago, she escaped her family after stealing two artifacts from Moloch's followers. One was an Elemental Artifact named the  Wind Armatus, and another was the Seals of Seven Deadly Sins invented by the sages serving the Sabbat Clan.
 * Man: That's the two stuff that Patriarch Krans used against our forces according to the current informations inside our hand, with the Seal of Seven Deadly Sins inside the hands of the Pope...
 * Carissa: By the way, by the time she betrayed the Sabbat Clan, that vampire woman was pregnant. She married a Russian human, and yet her husband was killed by Vykos. To escape the murder attempt of the sadistic vampire leader, that poor thing went to Russian Orthodox Church, asking for sanctuary, not long after she betrayed the leader Vykos. To purify herself, the woman fed herself with an exotic and rare elixir who can turn her blood into more human-like, and it'll also purify her child. However, she had an overdose on the elixir which costed a large part of her lifespan. After giving birth to her child, who showed no aspect of a vampire, the vampire woman rested in peace. The Russian Orthodox Church raised his child, and later the then Patriarch, the adoptive father of the child, rechristen him as...

<p style="text-align:center;">' - Carissa: ... Krans Romа́n Tsarskiy. '

The pale inquisitor could not give a clear answer, as he was shocked by what Carissa knew about the Sabbat, somehow from another mysterious person who was possibly connected to the Sabbat. ''Carissa then led the man to the window, as the light of the moon finally revealed his face. It was Fiamma of the Right, the leader of God's Right Seat.'' ''Annoyed, Fiamma then stepped back to get away from Carissa, as he narrowed his eyes in anger. He was pretty annoyed when he saw Carissa's flamboyant attitude in her words.'' ''While Fiamma was speaking, Carissa heard him mentioning Cardinal Sforza and immediately took out her watch from her pocket, looking at the watch in a face of grim expression. She was seemly a bit of annoyed and she had to narrow her eyes.'' ​Before Fiamma could finish, Carissa lifted her finger to interrupt him with her eyes sharpened. ''Just then, the telephone beside Carissa suddenly rang. Carissa immediately went to the phone and picked it up.'' ''Carissa then narrowed her eyes as she bit her lips. She then nodded and spoke in a determined tone.'' With no time to waste, Carissa immediately hung the phone and rushed to the door. ''Hearing this, Fiamma immediately reacted in a grin. He then turned back with a grin, returning to his own sadistic personality with his delusional grandeur.'' Carissa then went towards the door with a cold and grim face. ''However, as Carissa was making her comments on the current situation in an sacarstic tone, her words stopped all of a sudden, and she then stopped pacing all of a sudden. Something suddenly came into her own mind.'' ''Fiamma lowered his head and fell into thoughts. For now, the name of Sister Lidvia Lorenzetti was still on the name list in the Church's service clergies. Even so, since now many clergies were now turning against the current Pope and joined Arzonia Family, Fiamma felt he could trust no one.'' However, with a cruel grin, Fiamma said the word "Don't worry" in a calm tone. ''Carissa smiled and nodded. She then turned back again and paced slowly towards the opened door.''
 * Trinity.Blood.full.1666606.jpgMan: You... you mean...
 * Carissa: That young Patriarch Krans, as I assmued, is not completely a human. He's the very own grandson of Vykos. I assume that the blue blood in his veins, which somehow weakened Carl Robinson's rampage for a while, was caused as a result of that rare elixir his mother consumed, but its power was released soon after Krans used the Wind Armatization to empower himself. That's his mother's greatest legacy to restore his humanity.
 * Carissa: Besides, Fiamma, I need to tell you one thing... That Abel Nightroad is the son of a vampiristic Sabbat Follower, and he had a twin brother named Cain Nightroad who is believed to be dead by now years after their seperation... Therefore, as you can see, the danger is all around us, not just from Carl, but also from the remnants of Sabbat, now joining Arzonia's force against us.
 * Fiamma: I know my next mission. As this world going into an deadend, I'll enter the Star of Bethlehem now and drive it to London. By the way, how was the escort mission of Cardinal Sforza shall be escorted in London. 
 * Fiamma: I guess we should treat her harshly. She was close to Abel ever since she was younger, and she must be influenced by his ideas. In addition to that--
 * Carissa: Excuse me. This isn't right. Brother Matthaios should arrive here already in London now. He should give me a call as soon as he--
 * 45298064_p0_master1200.jpgCarissa: Hello?
 * Carissa: Good, I understand. I'll be there as soon as possible. Thank you.
 * Carissa: Wait for our plan to be instigate. I just got the news that Brother Matthaios arrived at our secret meeting place beneath the sewers, right next to the Paliament. Besides, according to those informations from our guards, there are two people from enemies coming for Cardinal Sforza. One is Abel Nightroad, and one is my younger sister, Villian, who was seemly looking for Sforza or Abel, or perhaps maybe both.
 * Bayonetta.(Character).full.1790807.jpgFiamma: Ha, I was worried about where to find them. Very well! Haha, I never ever expected that they're now heading right towards us!
 * Carissa: You just need to wait for Cardinal Aleister's instruction, and then you'll return to the Star of Bethlehem in order to make it atop London. I'll start a bigger war in this city. Now, maybe another sister of mine, Rimea, was on her way to find me, or maybe not. Even so, ha, things are getting funnier!
 * Fiamma.Of.The.Right.jpgCarissa: By the way, Nio said that she sent Lidvia Lorenzetti to capture Abel. I trust Nio since she said she would make my family all spared, but can we still trust Lidvia? I heard recent days, she went missing as well soon after the rise of Maria Arzonia's rebellion.
 * Fiamma: Don't worry.
 * Fiamma: If Lidvia is still loyal to us, then we can consider it bygone. However, if she dared to protect Abel intentionally, I would not let her go unpunished. After all, we have already make a plan to track her down. One day, we'll find her. 

<p style="text-align:center;">' - Carissa: I'll meet you again on battlefields, sisters. '

<p style="text-align:center;"> Meanwhile 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Cardinal Sforza's Location 

<p style="text-align:center;"> River Thames 

<p style="text-align:center;"> A steamboat 

On the river of Thames, a steamboat swiftly rode itself towards the place where Carissa was supposed to meet Cardinal Sforza, who gave herself in so that she won't be a burden to Arzonia.

However, once she was escorted to London via the magic of teleportation and was put on a boat, Sforza was confused. At this moment, Sforza was sitting between Brother Matthaios and Sister Paula, who were escorting Sforza under Melancholia's instruction, while Brother Petros Orsini was guarding on the deck.
 * Sforza: This place is... England? Why did you bring me to England?

Petros put his hand on his chin, and he seemed as confused as Sforza as well, not only because Sforza needs to be escorted to London somehow, but also because of Nio, who stole a vial of Firenza Blood for unknown purpose. Sister Paula went towards Sforza and whispered to her, but Sforza shook her head in disappointment with a sigh.
 * Paula: Don't worry, Cardinal. His Holiness has his own meaning doing so.
 * Sforza: Then, is there any meaning in making Mary Spencer some cannon fodder who only serves as a catalyst to release Carl Robinson's wrath?

Paula looked at Sforza with a sad face. Sforza then looked at the river Thames and closed her eyes in dismay. ''Paula did not answer, but Brother Matthaios chuckled and clapped his hands. He still kept his bruises coming from his previous conflict against Vento of the Front four days ago.'' "!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Shocked, Sforza immediately sharpened her eyes and yelled angrily.
 * Saber.(Fate.EXTRA).full.2238742.jpg: Only sacrifising a little can make success to the greater good. After all, now people all see what kind of monster Firenza Junior is, and this is merely a beginning. Cardinal Sforza, I should ask you that is there any meaning for you to help Maria Arzonia in her senseless rebellion? In the name of God? I don't think she's a saint after all.
 * Sforza: This is where Carissa gone escaped somehow and later joined the current Pope... and now I need to meet her and surrender to her?
 * Matthaios: Impressive imagination, Cardinal Sforza, but she does not ask for your surrender. In fact, she needs you in another plan, which we have to deliver the "material" to Mother Superior.
 * Sforza: She still have plans?
 * Matthaios: Yes, and it shall be a longer term.

<p style="text-align:center;">' - Matthaios: Not even I know about it. '

The air itself turned silent all of a sudden, only with the sound of river flowing as the ship moved itself on...

<p style="text-align:center;"> 5 minutes later 

<p style="text-align:center;"> London Sewers 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Secret Underground Chamber 





<p style="text-align:center;">











"......"

"......."

Act ?6 - (final) Abel in Danger
<p style="text-align:center;"> Italy 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Naples 

<p style="text-align:center;"> 10:30 PM 

Lidvia's Fashbacks
<p style="text-align:center;"> 3 hours ago

<p style="text-align:center;"> Novosic Kingdom

<p style="text-align:center;"> Danube 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Rowboat

''Lidvia bit her lips as she rowed her boat on the river of Danube. Thanks for the help of some members in Catholic Rebels, who found her a month ago, Lidvia had regained her former sense with the remedy of the Water of Life, thus finding she was used by Michael Langdon. In a fit of retaliation, Lidvia secretly joined the Catholic Rebels.''
 * 810a19d8bc3eb135803579faa61ea8d3fc1f4485.jpgLidvia: Can't believe that you lost your way, Father Nightroad. Fortunately, you met me. If you met others from Michael's loyalists, you're screwed.
 * Abel: Many thanks. By the way, how was the Middle Europe? I just found that Michael attempted to influence this region with his forces.

For now, Lidvia spied into some sub-factions of Michael's forces in order to send message for the Catholic Rebels after the death of Mary Spencer, while pretending to be a loyalist to Michael as before.

When Abel stumbled into Western Europe in order to find Cardinal Sforza who had gave herself in to Michael, Lidvia picked him up in Novosic Kingdom and rowed him on the river of Thames. ''Lidvia then narrowed her eyes in rage. In a fit of rage, Lidvia immediately rowed the boat faster as she got more and more tensed.'' ''Abel immediately panicked as he found that Lidvia was getting unnerved. He immediately stood up and put his hand on her shoulder, trying to comfort her.'' ''Lidvia immediately lowered her head and blushed in embarrasement. She slowed down the pace of rowing boat and sighed.'' ''Hearing this, Abel reacted to Lidvia's words with a worried face. He covered his face with his palm.'' ''Lidvia only looked at the river in a face of sadness. She looked at herself in the water, illuminated by the limelight not far away. Lidvia sighed and closed her eyes.'' Lidvia then looked forward in a stern face. ''Abel was looking at his own reflection from the surface of river, which reflected his true self - a pale vampire with gray face, red eyes and pointy teeth. However, when he heard Lidvia said "Switzerland", Abel was terrified and immediately raised his head in horror.'' Abel immediately stood up in anger as he stumbled to Lidvia, as she was still speaking. ''However, Abel immediately narrowed his eyes and grabbed Lidvia's shoulder, forcing her to stop speaking. Lidvia was panicked and immediately turned back in shock. Abel's eyes turned red and revealed sharp fangs inside his mouth. Lidvia was shocked and panicked when she saw Abel's wrathful expression.'' ''Before Abel could finish as he suddenly turned darkened, Lidvia furiously slapped Abel in his face. Abel stopped yelling and his face turned back to normal, as that slap made him snap out of his sudden burst of blind fury. Lidvia bit her lips and yelled at Abel in rage.''
 * Lidvia: Recent days, there are Papal Knights arriving into the Kingdom of Novosic, as Sonia Nevermind had signed a permission to allow Michael's forces into her realm as a part of their deal, according to Magilou.
 * Abel-Nightroad-abel-nightroad-20167890-704-396.jpgLidvia: Curse that hypocrites... To think I once held that damn charity fair with HIM!!!
 * Abel: Lidvia, calm down. We're in enemy territory after all.
 * Lidvia_Lorenzetti_Novel.jpgLidvia: Oh, well... sorry. Fortunately, I made a special protective shield to make our boat invisible. Nobody will see our boat or hear our voice. Recently, Sonia might planned something and she raised a curfew during these days. You think I'll risk ourselves? Maybe in my afterlife when I was not even myself.
 * Abel: You're still young. Don't talk about the term of death so early, please. We lost so much during these days, and I don't want any loss happen to us ever again.
 * Lidvia: Time runs dry. All mortals shall one day die, and I'm one of the mortals, right? However, thanks to Maria Arzonia, who saved me, I can finally find a meaning of my life, and I'll make Michael Langdon pay for what he did to all of us.
 * Lidvia: By the way, Father Nightroad, after we rowed for another 1 kliometers, outside enemy territory, I guess it's time for me to teleport you to Switzerland.
 * Abel: Switzerland? Not Vatican?
 * Lidvia: That's where Maria was. I heard that she had escaped from danger along with valuable info--!!
 * Lidvia: Why?
 * Abel: You tell me? I once thought we should head to Vatican and save Cardinal Sforza and Esther, before we go to Switzerland to pick up Maria! Cardinal Sforza and Esther are both in Vatican, and now we should save--

<p style="text-align:center;"> '- Lidvia: Listen to this, Abel Nighroad! As far as I know, Cardinal Sforza shall be escorted to London by inquisitors, which I never knew why! Besides, don't forget that you took the Firenza Blood vial with you unwittingly! Going to Vatican right now shall make you fall into another trap, with Esther as a bait for you to get hooked! Now, let's take a deep breath... and you get off my shoulder AT ONCE!!!'



"......"

Nowadays
''Bitting her lips till they started to bleed, Lidvia had to push the words right out of her own lips in guilt. She was feeling bad now, but she had to tell the whole thing to Abel.''
 * Lidvia: Abel... we need to get out of here. Nio Hashiri found out that we're here, and she sent me a message. She wants me to turn you in.
 * Lidvia: We need to get out of this place before our enemies spotted us. If Nio found out that I turned against Michael Langdon, we're both screwed.













<p style="text-align:center;"> 10 minutes later 

<p style="text-align:center;"> United Kingdom 

<p style="text-align:center;"> England

<p style="text-align:center;"> London

<p style="text-align:center;"> Near the bank of Thames



<p style="text-align:center;">'' - Carl: It's time to cure this sick world. ''

<p style="text-align:center;">' CIS Productions Presents... '

<p style="text-align:center;">' A Legends of Multi-Universe Spin-Off... '

<p style="text-align:center;"> LOTM: Witnesses of Sleepy Hollow Spin-Off 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Firenza Junior 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Episode 8.5 of Season 2 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Suggest to read together with Death Arc 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Episode 21.5 - Yuri Barnes 

<p style="text-align:center;">' To be continued... '

In the Next Episode...


<p style="text-align:center;">'' - Eva: WHERE'S CARL, BORGIA!? ANSWER ME OR I'LL SEND YOU INTO HELL! ''



<p style="text-align:center;">'' - Celestia: Kill them all, my mutated doppelganger. ''



<p style="text-align:center;">'' - Evil Carl: ARZOOOOOOOOOOOOONIA!!! ''



<p style="text-align:center;">'' - Nio: We buried Abel in Hyde Park. Only that vial of Firenza Blood is his way to break out, or he'll be choked in a place "six feet under". Lame pun, huh? ''



<p style="text-align:center;">'' - Gaius: TO THE RESCUE!!! ''



<p style="text-align:center;">'' - Esther: Everyone pay attention! Stay in your place, and I promise I won't kill you! I put my word out! I won't kill you! ''



<p style="text-align:center;">'' - Lidvia: I'm sorry, Abel. Do what Nio says. Take that blood, and we'll find a way to make you out of this... ''



<p style="text-align:center;">'' - Fiamma: Welcome to my Star of Bethlehem, Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus'. This is your personal hell. ''



<p style="text-align:center;">'' - Krans: What did you do to me, Fiamma? Where am I? ''



<p style="text-align:center;">'' - Aerisi: Just another piece of ignorant human. You can never estimate the power of air elements! A mortal man like you, Krans, shall get torn apart when using it! Don't make me laugh with all of your arrogance! However, I somehow admire that. I'll give you my name. My name is Aerisi Kalinoth, and you must pass my test! ''



<p style="text-align:center;">'' - Vykos: Good evening... My dear grandson. My name is Vykos. ''



<p style="text-align:center;">'' - Matt: Vykos?! This name... I heard it before... ''



<p style="text-align:center;">'' - Melancholia: People from London, humans all around the world, heed your verdict, the verdict of ALL of you... Guilty. ''

Afterwords

 * From Officer: This episode tends to tie loose sub-storylines as much as possible since now Adam Frankenstein and the Bride (now calling herself as Eva) joined the fight alongside Yuri Barnes as well as the Church of England. This episode contains many explanations of the possible mysteries in the last episode as I gave more screen time on Adam & Eva, since I found them overstaying their welcome for far too long and it's time to make them reprise.
 * ​However, I need to remind you that some mysteries - like Elemental Armatization and all about Patriarch Krans' blue blood and artifacts he used to empower himself - shall not get completely explained in the spinoff, as I need to save them till the story of LOTM: Witnesses of Sleepy Hollow - Elemental Evil Saga, where there will be an origin story of all of these stuffs (since Aerisi Kalinoth was mentioned in this ep). Before that, we need to wait...
 * From CIS: Meanwhile, several pages of some important characters in future stories had came out, including Baccarat Blueberry, Calvin Cranberry, Sascha Vykos and most importantly, Patriarch Krans Romа́n Tsarskiy! Please beware of spoilers when you want to read those pages, thank you.
 * From Prime: The scene of Church of England is based on a delected scene from LOTM: Sword of Kings Special: Tales of a Lost Hero - Part 1, but it had difference in time point as well as conversation. This scene is set to give more roles for the Church of England in the spinoff and set up another important plot that will occur in the ongoing CM Sub Arc. We can't spoil it for now. Wait and see, please.