Ask the Devil Forgemasters

An ask blog for Hector and Isaac. Strictly related to Curse of Darkness and the prequel mangas; NOT the show versions.

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Guidelines

To reiterate: this ask blog will only focus on the characters from the game Curse of Darkness and its two prequels, the Media Factory manga of the same name and Prelude to Revenge. This blog is not affiliated with the show.

Since you'd get vastly different answers depending on the time frame, I suggest to specify the time period from which you'd like to receive an answer: pre-Lisa's death, post-Lisa's death and pre-Dracula's death, the three years gap between Dracula's Curse and Curse of Darkness, the game itself, or post-game.

Don't spoil them their future. They wouldn't believe you.

Questions related to ships are allowed, although don't expect the characters to be straightforward.

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Have Lord Dracula or Lady Lisa ever called you son or Prince Adrian ever called you brother?

Hector: Not by mistake, if that is what you mean.

Lady Lisa has expressed her wish for us and Prince Adrian to get along like brothers, and she has admitted that it was hard for her not to see us as her other sons. I was... flattered. Lord Dracula, on the other hand, has always been more reserved, although I suspect that...

... no, nevermind.

Isaac: Hmph. Prince Adrian used to ask if we were his "little brothers" when he was small, but he stopped fairly soon.

As he should have. We are not worthy of being considered related to Lord Dracula and Lady Lisa. We are mere servants.

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How long have you both known Adrian for? Since he was a baby?

Hector: Prince Adrian is not that young. I am only a couple of years older than him, and Isaac is a couple of year older than me.

Of course, back then, this small difference felt like eons. It's why Isaac could never get along with the Prince.

Isaac: That, and the fact that he would avoid me until he felt like pulling pranks or chewing on my arm.

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Do either of you think Lord Dracula or Lady Lisa spoils Prince Adrian too much?

Hector: Oh, Isaac certainly seems to think so.

Isaac: I do not! Do not twist my words.

Lord Dracula and Lady Lisa have raised their child to the best of their capabilities. It's not their fault the Prince has taken such a spoiled, entitled attitude.

Hector: Then, whose fault is it? You can't spoil yourself, Isaac.

Isaac: Hmph, don't be smart with me. Clearly, Death dotes on him behind the Lord and the Lady's back.

Hector: If you say so. I think Prince Adrian is an agreeable young man, and far more humble than what you would expect from Lord Dracula's only son.

Isaac: Oh, I wonder why you would say that.

Hector, huffing: Don't start, Isaac.

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So can Dracula take any form he wishes, or is he limited to a few?

Either way, he must be glad the castle can change form. It would be awkward for him to bump his head into doorways, heh!

Hector: Lord Dracula does not shapeshift often. He has no need for it.

Although, I could swear that, a few times, he was only a head or so taller than Lady Lisa. If he has control over his size, who knows what sorts of forms he could take.

Isaac: And it is only for Lady Lisa's sake. Why would you assume Lord Dracula would change His shape to fit through His castle?

He and this castle are one and the same. Do not underestimate the reach of our Lord's power.

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Hector, has Alucard ever purred when with you?

Who are you talking about? I know no such "Alucard".

Peculiar name, I must say.

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Sir Hector and sir Isaac, have you ever thought about you could have a different power that wasn't Devil Forging. If it so, what power do you wish?

Hector: Do you mean, magic?

I have no need for it. Even though indirectly, my Devils can already cast spells under my command. I can fly and I can slip through cracks in the walls; I can forge my own sword and armor.

Isaac: Lord Dracula's power is beyond any paltry spell any child could learn!

... although, I must confess, it would be convenient to learn the art of shapeshifting.

Hector: What kind of shapeshifting? Do you wish to turn into animals like vampires?

Isaac: Hah. Sure, that as well!

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( Post COD) Hector, though your relationship with Julia is complicated, do you ever feel like a very, very small part of you is with her for revenge in a way? I’m sure Isaac would have hated to know you were getting that close with her.

Revenge against a dead man? How petty do you think I am?

I have danced to Isaac's tune long enough, and caused immense suffering to Julia as a result. No more. I will live for myself and only myself from now on.

And I can only hope to fix some of the damage I caused to Julia...

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Isaac, when Hector was a child, how did you teach him as a good teacher of devil forging.

And Hector, what was your first impression of your teacher (or brother).

Isaac: Hah! Didn't you hear, Hector? You're my little brother, now.

Mhh, that sounds like a fun name to call me while---

Hector: That's enough.

As far as first impressions go, Isaac took me by surprise. When Lord Dracula instructed me to learn the basics of alchemy from him, I expected an old man, not a boy almost my peer.

Isaac is... a better teacher than most would assume. While I would never call him patient, he's quick to realize the root of someone's mistakes, and knows how to explain himself. I never felt stupid or incapable around him. And his enthusiasm was contageous. I owe it to him.

Isaac: You sure do, Hector. "Better than most would assume", hm? Well, good thing I care not for what people think of me!

Hahh... well, little Hector was a cute student. He came into the castle knowing more alchemy than a brat ought to. Naturally, I would have still turned him into a prodigy like Lord Dracula expected of me, even if he was illiterate! I made him study on the same tomes I had to study on, and perform simple transmutations by creating noble metals.

It took him merely one year before he Forged his first Devil. All thanks to my hard work, it goes without saying.

Hector: ...

No one would ever imply otherwise, Isaac.

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(Pre COD) Sooo Issac is your sister like single or anything? Follow up question, totally unrelated, does she like girls?

Why don't you ask her, hm?

Just so you know, curious woman... our family has been specializing in poisons for generations.

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Sir Hector, about these completely baseless rumours. Are you worried about Lord Dracula hearing them or worse believing them?

I suspect the succubi's whispers have already reached Lord Dracula's ears. There is no such thing as a secret behind the four walls of this castle. However, he has not questioned me yet.

While it would be... mortifying, to say the least, my Lord cares immensely about his only son, so if he suspected me of untoward conduct towards the Prince, he would demand an explanation. It is only fair.

That being said, I am also confident that I have been beyond reproach to this day. He has no reason to suspect that I would go behind his back in such a manner. I have no reason to be afraid of his judgment. And in that case... it would be the succubi who will pay for their insolence.

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Sir Isaac, have you heard the rumours of Hector sleeping with Prince Adrian?

Hah! How could I not? When those wenches won't let me live in peace without slithering their tongue in my ear.

Not only they're liars, they're also stupid. Not even Hector is so desperate as to risk his precious position in Lord Dracula's eyes for the sake of relieving himself.

(Also, Prince Adrian? I would like to believe Hector has more refined tastes than that...)

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Sir Hector, I heard strange rumours. Is it true you're sleeping with Lord Dracula's son? If so, how did well Lord Dracula take it?

Do I look like a dead man?

Prince Adrian and I have a cordial relationship, and it has happened in the past that we have studied at the same time in the library. I do admit that we have grown closer since Lady Lisa's passing, but our relationship has not crossed any forbidden line. Yet, our mutual company is enough for succubi to get their minds in a gutter and spread their "theories".

I'm sure that they speak of the highest love between us, but 'tis nothing more than the torment of wretched demons. Lord Dracula would never, ever allow his most precious thing to be spoiled.

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You know, it's odd. I've seen plenty of succubi in Dracula's castle... not so much incubi. I wonder why that is?

Hector: They are the same creature.

They shapeshift depending on the person in front of them. Changing from female to male form is also how they reproduce.

Isaac: And that's why those leeches prefer to appear female. They're on the hunt for fresh man meat.

Hector: ... I have no respect for succubi either, but your disgust is unwarranted.

Isaac: And what is that supposed to mean?

Hector: I wasn't insulting you. But their binding spell doesn't even work on you for some reason! So I don't understand why you loathe them this much.

Isaac: ... oh Hector, you're such a softie. Hahaha. What would you do without me protecting you from those vile women.

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So, Isaac, if I wanted to get a funny reaction out of Hector, what should I ask?

Hah! Anything you want. Poor little Hector gets his ego bruised so easily.

I don't know why he even agreed to this correspondence, when he can't so much as handle a question about his measurements. Hahaha!

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Hector & Isaac. What were your first thoughts when learning Dracula is a husband and a father?

Hector: It wasn't much of a surprise. Lady Lisa was there to welcome us as well.

I have wondered multiple times how the two have met, but I never once questioned how they could have found love in each other.

Isaac: The Prince, on the other hand, took his sweet time to introduce himself. And it was by spooking Hector.

Hector: I was a child!

Isaac: Now Prince Adrian was more of a surprise. I had never heard of vampires and humans having offspring. But I figured it was too rude to ask, so I kept my mouth quiet.

Hector: While you frantically looked for sex books... dragging me with you...

Isaac: Don't act like you weren't curious as well!

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Who is lady Laura?

Hector: Lady Carmilla's thrall. She's still a human... for the time being. She is largely ignored when Lady Carmilla drags her around, so I doubt she holds a special title, but I call her Lady out of respect.

Isaac: Why are you so concerned? She fell in love with Lady Carmilla and got what she wanted.

Hector: I know that it is not my place to pry into their relationship. But the woman has always looked unhappy to me, even though Lady Carmilla seems to be treating her well.

Isaac: Eh, it could be fatigue from all the blood Lady Carmilla drinks from her. She seems to hold the girl in high regard. *muttering to himself* In fact, she could afford to be less affectionate in public...

Hector: It could be. But have you ever noticed the glances she spares us? I wonder what she thinks of us.

Isaac: I don't. She can think whatever she wants. We are much more important than mere thralls.