"Restraint System: Authorized release.
Crimson Code – Opening of Seal 𝟘.
Miraculous Blood Arm."
Lucien's words echoed in the air as he moved his hands. His fingers slowly slid into place to form a rectangle in front of his right eye. At some point, his black glove had turned white, and the star symbol glowed a deep blood red.
Lou sees that all that remains of the vampire's body is its silhouette and blood-red eyes, but everything has turned into a dark mass, and many red eyes begin to open slowly.
He feels the world collapse upon his shoulders as he senses the heavy, bloody aura; he even has difficulty breathing. "M-Monster..." he whispers in terror; he wants to run, but his legs won't obey him.
What was that thing? Was it still a vampire? His mind was filled with questions and impossible answers; in 300 years, he had never seen anything like it.
