30 Chapter 30 - Decision (2/2)
”After listening to what you've done, I only have one thing to say.” Integra puts her head on her interlocked hands giving a serious look.
”What is that Sir?”
”I wish you video taped it. It's not every day you get to see the torture of such a pompous guy.”
”Pfft. Next time, I'll video tape it for you.” Seras laughs while saying so.
”Yes. But in all seriousness, I'll need to do something about your actions against the Iscariots.”
”The two women that Walter freed from the cells have a very deep anger to you and it took many strong words and all of Walters wires to stop them from stabbing your heart in your sleep.”
”That would've been very cowardly of them.”
”The Vatican doesn't care about honor, especially section 13, the do the dirtiest of the dirty for them.”
”That won't be necessary sir. I'm sure Maxwell will not be giving you any trouble any more.”
”What?”
”I've mentally scarred that man for life. I'm sure that when his grandkids see me they'll also shiver in freight.”
”I see. Then that will be all seras. I'm glad you weren't killed.” Integra says while going back to her paperwork.
Seras notices a slight pink tinge on her cheeks as she said so.
”Thank you Sir. I hope you have a good night.” Seras leaves the office like a human after saying so.
As seras walks back to her room, she thinks about the story from here on out.
'The valentine brothers still have to attack, but is that before or after Incognito? Incognito should be a servant to the Major, but it's not guaranteed.' She pauses as she notices human soldiers walking the halls.
”So I said....huh?” The man stops mid conversation as he notices seras in front.
He gives a quick look until the other man nudges his shoulders.
”Oh right. Miss victoria. I wanted to apologize for my actions a few weeks ago. It was uncalled for.” The man bows a little while saying so.
”I as well. We were very stupid insulting you without even talking to you.”
Seras has her mouth agape at these actions and before she can say anything They walk away.
'What was that about? Whatever. I need to focus.'
Seras thinks about all of the events that could come and how some or most might change. She gets a headache and stops thinking about it after deciding on her course of action for the next week.
'It's the 26th So I still have 8 days until the valentine incident. Only a few things can happen during that time. Incognito could attack, but I highly doubt it as he attacked after the valentines in the anime adaptation.'
'So I have to prepare for the inevitable of Integra getting falsely imprisoned and incognito killing Helena. If she comes soon then that won't happen but she is after all centuries old.'
Seras arrives at the kitchen and finds Walter making Integra tea.
”Hi Walter.”
”Hello seras. Would you like me to get you some blood?”
”No thanks I got it. But do you have any idea why some soldiers would apologize to me?” She says this while goin to the blood freezer.
”Oh really? I believe it has something to do with how you handled the Iscariots.” Walter chuckles a little before saying so.
”The Iscariots? Why?”
”Vampires aren't Hellsing's only enemies, the Iscariots come up from time to time and they always act like....well....”
”Maxwell?”
”Yes.” He affirms while getting done with the tea set.
”I see. I guess when you're that arrogant, everybody hates you. Even your fellow humans.”
”That's true. Although I'm glad you sent Renaldo to China. He really hates that country.”
”Why?”
”I don't know. something to do with a previous war. It's ancient history from before he met me.” Walter just shrugs before carrying the tray.
”I have to go now, but I hope you enjoy the blood.” He leaves after saying that.
”Ok, bye Walter.” She waves at him while he walks away and when he is gone from view seras sighs tiredly.
She sits at the counter for a few minutes when she feels a presence from behind her. She turns around and finds Arthur awkwardly hunched over and he begins to laugh when she sees him.
”Sorry 'bout that. I wanted to sneak up on ya and surprise you.” He scratched the back of his head while saying so.
”That's fine Arthur. But I don't think it's a good idea to sneak up on a vampire. Especially my master.”
”I don't sneak up on vampires. Just ones I find cute.....ah.” His whole face goes red at the end of the statement and before seras can speak up he runs away.
Seras chuckles at the antics and phases into the floor. Arthur turns a corner and finds seras leaning against the wall.
”What took you so long?” She smiles at him.
”I'm sorry. I don't know why I said that. Please don't hate me.”
”Oh Arthur, I don't hate you. In fact, that made me like you just a little bit more.” She leans closer to him as she is saying this.
”R-Really?” He asks back.
”Yes, most men just call me beautiful, in the sexual way. I mean, I'm only 19, i find that disgusting.” She fakes a shiver while saying this.
”Hahaha. I can see why they would.” As soon as he says that he freezes.
'I'm such an idiot.' He mentally facepalms himself.
”You're so funny. I'm glad that we had this talk.” Seras smiles at him and phases into the floor.
'She said I was funny. Score!' He punches the air in celebration.
Seras arrives at the old library where the interrogation took place and sits in one of the very ornate chairs.
'I've decided. I have to save a few men during the valentine attack. But I can't do it in a way that makes me suspicious. I also need Walter to give me my new gun earlier so I'm not in the basement when it happens.'
'That means I need to ask about them without drawing suspicion as well. I got it! I'll ask about my coffin and he'll bring up the guns.'
Seras smiles happily at her next course of action and phases into Alucard's room. She doesn't notice that her master is sitting on his throne looking at her silly expressions.
”And What makes you so happy Police girl?”
”All of the uncertainties I had about the future have been washed away and I'm feeling so light. The extra baggage is now off of my shoulders.”
”Really? This has nothing to do with the humans who apologized?”
”Not at all. They only did so because there was a common enemy. If Maxwell wasn't such a piece of shit, they would still be indifferent to me.”
”I see. I'm glad you're smart enough to see through such trivial emotions.”
”Master?” She asks worriedly.
”Hmm?”
”I know you don't like talking about your past as a human. But I'm very curious at how much of the history books is true.”
”It's a human emotion to be so curious. Curiosity killed the cat you know.”
”Yes, but I'm already dead.”
”Very well, what would you like to know?”
”Start from the beginning. I want to know all about you.” She lays on her stomach on top of her bed and puts her head into her palms.
”Then let's start from when I was born....”