[ Sadism?? From Xenk Yendar? Perish the thought!! (No, yeah, he's enjoying it a little.) ]

Ah. It should become easier now.

[ Of course, for Xenk the numb phase wasn't that bad at all because he's not totally human. This might not be the case for Alucard. At least he's got his rice. And a smiling friend by his side to keep him talking. ]

I admit I am intrigued to explore this world. If there are people in need, then the location is secondary, of course. But I have spent much of the last century traveling mainly by land. It would be novel to travel by sea.