Zhask's POV

I led Argus into an ancient temple in the Elven Kingdom. I unlocked a secret trapdoor and pointed at the sword.

The Demonic Blade.

"What's this? We came here for a sword?" Argus questioned me in an annoyed tone.

"Oh, but it's not an ordinary sword," I respond, laughing. Argus stared at me as if I have a problem with my mind.

"Hold on, is it speaking? Explain all this, Zhask!"

"Alright, this sword is ancient and forgotten. It holds tremendous power, if the legend is right... I want you to pull it out, Argus. I have no interest in melee weapons, but I know you do. Aren't you interested in power?"

"Why do I care?"

"Think about it, Argus. With enough power, you can kill that Alucard, and possibly get Rafaela to love you again. Alucard thinks I'm a demon, so he wants to kill me. I'm you're friend, right?"

"Yeah..."

"Well then, pull out that blade and become evil along with me!"

"Zhask, you're so, so evil. Much more evil than I thought."

"Thanks for the compliment, friend."

"Think what you want, but I'm doing this only so that you won't die unless I kill you..."

Argus flew over and pulled out the sword. I wasn't able to do so; I guess the sword chooses its owner.

"I love this power..."

"I knew you would."

"Alright Zhask, now what do you want?"

"I'll leave now. The Land of Dawn has weak humans right now, unable to deal with my Nightmaric Spawn... Boring, so everything is up to you. If I were you, I will become the most evil creature here and take over the world."

"Umm, thanks for your advice."

I just smiled at him. "But remember to leave me a bit of land to rule over."

"I will, if I succeed."

Argus' POV

I observed this sword after Zhask left. What exactly did he want?

Anyways, I was on a mission... But what should I do? Rafaela abandoned hers and was always right next to Alucard.

I prayed for the Almighty to give me a hint on what to do. No answer. I can't rely on anyone now.

Disappointed, I went to find Rafa. There she was, next to Alucard.

"Rafa?" I called her name. She's asleep. She just can't take care of herself, but I'm sure Alucard will do a fine job taking care of her.

I left to complete what Zhask wanted me to. I could understand Zhask, kind of, and all I want were two things:

Power and Rafaela's love.