What Alucard did not know was that after he left the River of Blood,
Chairman Joseph had not dared to reveal anything to Laskey, the current captain of CIPHER POL No. 9.
He, too, had been forcibly brought in by Imu.
He was about to become the second Sea Star Vampire Clan member to undergo the "baptism."
"Who?!"
Laskey, dressed in a black suit, had a cold gaze.
The instant he reacted, he entered his hybrid form. Enormous blood-red bat wings burst open behind him, and an overbearing aura like blazing flames rose from his body.
This was the power of the Mythical Zoan Bat-Bat Fruit, Vampire form.
Coupled with his formidable Haki and Physical Arts,
his combat strength was no weaker than that of any military admiral.
He could be called CIPHER POL's second-strongest member.
"Stay calm. Mu summoned you here."
At that moment, an icy voice suddenly echoed from above.
Laskey immediately looked up and saw Imu seated upon the Empty Throne.
"Having seen me, why do you not bow?"
Recognizing Imu, Laskey shuddered. He immediately bent at the waist and dropped to one knee in midair above the sea of blood, bowing toward the figure above.
"CIPHER POL No. 9 commander, Laskey, pays respects to Lord Imu!"
Laskey's heart surged with emotion. He was incomparably nervous, yet somewhat excited.
He had known of Imu's existence before, but had never met him. That had always been a regret in his heart.
Now that his wish had been fulfilled, how could he not be delighted?
Sensing Laskey's emotions, Imu's originally cold expression softened slightly.
How could he not cherish such a loyal subject?
It made his decision to spare no expense in nurturing him worthwhile.
"Mm. First, you must understand what the River of Blood is."
As soon as