The elevator descended slowly, while Nikolai stared at the three idiots standing beside him. The cheerful music playing above their heads ruined what should have been an intense moment.
'I'm going to fucking kill Ryan one day...'
However, a faint smile appeared on his lips, knowing at least their loyalty was genuine.
If there was one thing Nikolai no longer doubted, it was the willingness of these three men to follow him into hell. They had faced so many near-death moments together that one more wouldn't matter much.
'Though this time, we might actually die.'
Until now, they always had some way to escape.
Whether through unexpected help from an ally, a fortunate awakening or forcing their way through with nothing but strength.
The reality that Nosferatu would be different had finally sunk in. The entire island belonged to Alucard, and the mad scientist hiding within its depths had already proven capable of defeating him.
'Focus.'
