A vampire... [ He said the word slowly. Then: ] I've never heard of a 'vampire' before. And you are one? [ But he disregarded it for a moment. ] And to have become a god of the Underworld...

That sounds as if it would be difficult.

You would be the one to grant either damnation or mercy... a strange balancing game awaits you, Zero-san.

But it is as I've said.

I may not be your shinki... and you do not remember me. But even so.

I shall do my best to watch over you.