(***Soma POV***)

Soma flew back and crashed into the wall and fell to the ground bloody. As he struggled to get up he activated his Alura Une guardian soul which created a specter of an Alura Une who stood behind him healing him. As the cuts and bruises on his body began to heal Soma grabbed the sword that he had dropped.

Each area had a guardian and the deeper Soma went the stronger they were. This was the second guardian he had faced the first a giant skeleton. Now fully healed Soma charges as his second guardian a 20ft Titan made of earth. It had a tough body made of earth and the strength of 20 men.

Switching to the soul of a Rock Armor Soma gained the ability to create large boulders that fall on enemies. He dodged an incoming punch from the titan and created 3 large boulders above its head. The boulders struck the titan's head and caused cracks to appear.

Before Soma could create more boulders the titan struck the ground cause Soma to temporally lose his balance cause him to be unable to evade the incoming attack. The titans' fist struck Soma and sent him flying further and crashing into the wall with more force than before. As he was about to be attacked Soma switched to the soul of a white dragon which doubled his defensive capability allow him to take minimal damage.

Switching back to the soul of a Rock Armor Soma run toward the titan and used all his remaining mana to create 10 boulders over its head. The boulders fell killing the titan allowing Soma to absorb its soul. With the titan, dead Soma collapsed onto the floor from his exhaustion. He was breathing heavily as he rested. Having spent 20 minutes to recover some mana and regain his stamina.

As he entered the next room he saw a strange browned-haired man standing in his way.

"Strange... I sense a dark power within you. Who are you?" questioned the man

"It's rude to ask a question without introducing yourself first." said Soma

"Yes, you're right. I can't give you my name but call me J." said the man

"People call you J? Why hide your real name? Are you a criminal?" asked Soma

"No. I have amnesia. I was told that I had an accident long ago." answered J

"Oh, I see. Well my name is Soma." said Soma

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"That dark power? Were you born with it?" asked J

"I'm not sure. I didn't even know I had it until I entered this castle." answered Soma

"I see I guess I was mistaken." said J

"Mr. J, why have you come to this castle?" asked Soma

"Just call me J. I am filled with fear when I hear the name Dracula. I thought that had something to do with my amnesia." answered J

"Maybe Dracula was involved with your accident." stated Soma

"You're probably right. I have powerful abilities so I'm sure I've met him before." said J

"Are you an exorcist?" asked Soma

"I guess you could say that. I work for only myself though. I have to go now we'll meet again." said J

"Goodbye." said Soma

After saying their goodbyes J walked past Soma towards the room that he had faced the titan in previously. Soma continued to pass the door that J had been blocking. Inside the room was a large mirror. Dracula's Castle features warp mirrors that can transport an individual to different places within the castle.

Using the warp mirror Soma transported to another warp mirror near the entrance of the castle. Fighting his way through skeletons and zombies Soma arrived at the front of the castle where Genya had placed a barrier. Here he found Mina his girlfriend and Hammer the military man sent to investigate who trades with him for new weapons in exchange for anything he finds in the castle.

"Soma are you okay?" asked an anxious Mina

"I'm fine I'm getting better so I don't get hurt anymore." said Soma who had decided to use his own powers to heal himself to keep Mina from worrying.

"Yeah, I'm surprised at your growth kid. You're a monster with weapons." said in a joking Hammer

"I'm just getting a little bit better at using them." said Soma humbly

"No need to underestimate yourself kid. When you fight with weapons it's like you've used them before but got a bit rusty rather than you learning to use them for the first time." Said Hammer

"No I just trust my instincts" answered Soma who began to feel worried at what Hammer had just stated previously.

"You're the second monster kid I've seen." said Hammer

"Really? Who was the first?" asked Soma

"A talented kid by the name of Zero." Stated Hamer

"Wait what Zero!?" said both Mina and Soma who was confused that Zero had dealings with a military man like Hammer.

"Oh you know that little monster?" asked Hammer

"Yeah he's my best friend and Mina's cousin." explained Zero

"Well what are the odds of us knowing the same person." said Hammer with a smile and loud laugh.

"How do you know my cousin?" asked Mina

"Well his big sister asked me to teach him sword fighting and shooting for a weak." stated Hammer

"Big sister? You know his sister?" asked Mina

"Yup a dangerous lass that I meet back in the day. She helped me out so I helped her train her little brother. He was quite the monster to learning almost everything in 4 days." said Hammer

"I wonder why he didn't let us know that his older sister lived in the city?" asked Mina

"Well, at least that's some good news. If he can fight well enough for you to call him a monster then if he is here he'll be fine." said Soma

"Yeah with his skill the more he fights the deadlier he gets. If I fought him for another 3 days I would lose against him." explained Hammer

"Well moving on to my original objective for coming here. I'm here to buy some new weapons." said Soma

Hammer then pulled out a bag witch looked that like it held a large amount of blades weapons. Soma traded some gold that he found in the castle for a katana. His previous weapon was greatly damaged during the fight against the titan.

While Soma was preparing he chose an incredibly sturdy katana to use in the coming battle. His growing strength was overwhelming and had caused many weapons to break from the strength she used to wield the broken weapons.

"Well thank you for your help I'll look for you if I need a weapon." said Soma

"No problem kid. Good luck I'll look after the lass for you." said Hammer

"Thanks that makes me feel better. I'll be heading back. See you later Mina" said Soma

"No problem. Goodbye kid." Said Hammer as Soma left the area back to the warped mirror.