Trinity Blood (トリニティ・ブラッド)

Armageddon...

...the ultimate sin of humanity,

perpetrated upon itself, which cast the shroud of death

across the world centuries ago...

And out of that lasting darkness, they emerged...

From the legends of ancient times,

they have been called forth into the world anew...

Vampires.

Excuse me...

Oh, I'm sorry, Father. Is there Something I can get you?

A cup of milk tea would be nice...

with thirteen spoonfuls of sugar?

Uh! I'm sorry?!

It sounds silly, I know...

But it should quiet my stomach until we get to Rome...

Are you not feeling well, Father?

Have you maybe tried eating anything?

Ah, well... actually, I haven't had a bite

in over twenty hours...

Oh! That's easy to fix! The ship has restaurants...

And fine ones at that, I'm sure...

Unfortunately, it's not that simple...

It's two weeks before I receive my monthly stipend...

Until then I have exactly four dinars to my name.

The church was kind enough to pay for my ticket!

Of course... when it comes to living expenses

and things like that... they're generally quick to remind me

of my vow of poverty...

So! If you don't mind... a milk tea

with thirteen spoonfuls of sugar would be heavenly.

Sure! Coming right up!

Ah... So you're studying to become a pilot, then?

Yes... well...

Someday I'd like to fly a ship as beautiful as this one...

It's just... It's just a crazy dream, I know...

'Kay! Here you g-

Oh! I-! I'm so sorry!

Here, let me clean that up for you...

Please... It's all right...

I guess I'll make you another cup.

On second thought,

you deserve a little something extra for your trouble...

How about a sandwich? My treat, of course!

Really?! You're an angel!

This is the bridge... Jessica. Something to drink, please.

Yes, sir, Captain. Right away.

I'm sorry, Father.

Would you mind waiting a bit while I take care of this?

No, no! I'll wait! I'll wait!

All the powers of heaven and earth

couldn't move me from this spot!

So your name is Jessica...

Jessica Langston... And may I ask your name, Father?

Abel Nightroad... I'm a touring priest for the Vatican.

Ah, Jessica... You're still the only one on this ship

I trust to make a decent cup of coffee...

If you say so, sir.

Oh, thanks.

I couldn't help but notice, sir...

There's a slight error in your trim angle...

You may want to correct that before it gets any worse.

Yeah, I guess you're right... That's a good eye, there.

Orson... That's a three-month pay cut for negligence on duty!

Aw, Captain!

Maybe we should let Jessica take the number 2 seat.

I'd feel a lot safer...

Good point... Sorry, Orson, you've just been replaced.

Seriously, though... Good luck on the next exam.

Thanks!

...it's a vampire!!

Sorry... you were saying something...?

you filthy terran...

I'll save you for later...

Is that the Master Code...?

He's hijacking the ship!

And just like that, it's done!

This flying behemoth is mine... All too easy...

From here... we continue on our way to Rome...

where I'm going to drop this thing

on the roof of the Vatican!

Wha- What are those pilots doing...?!

N-no... Stop...!

Ah, that face... Intoxicating.

I could drink it in for hours...

Pardon me... Jessica.

I've been giving all this a bit of thought...

And I just don't feel right about eating for free, so...

Oh father...

The Vatican...?!

Jessica!

This way.

Good... Run then...

There's nothing like the thrill of the hunt!

To the Vatican:

I have hijacked the cargo and passenger airship, Tristan,

en route from Londinium in the Kingdom of Albion

on its way to Rome.

You have exactly one hour

to release the men of the Fleurs du Mal

that you hold in captivity. There will be no negotiation.

If they are not released within the allotted time,

I will bring the Tristan down upon your heads.

That is the entire message...

Will His Holiness hear it a second time?

No need... Once was enough.

Sister... What shall we do...?

You must be resolute, Your Holiness.

I know... but... it's still so frightening...

We have information

from the Inquisitorial Department.

Alfred, Count of Mainz. Vampire.

Credited with 67 murders to date.

Member of the radical group, Fleurs du Mal.

At present, we have three of his comrades in our custody.

Clearly, this is a proclamation of war against the Vatican!

We may have to consider the possibility

of giving in to his demands...

No! That is not an option, Your Holiness!

There is but one solution- we must shoot them down!

Shoot them down...?!

Brother!

The situation demands action!

The Tristan belongs to the Kingdom of Albion...

Think of the strain that would place

on our diplomatic relations!

Your Holiness. At your command, our military is prepared

to deploy the thrust bomb...

The weapon has been tested successfully,

for use in the event of a crisis such as this.

A 'thrust bomb', you say...?

I would urge you to use it!

A man of Your Holiness' position simply cannot

have terms dictated to him by a lowly vampire!

Well, then... then I suppose...

No! You mustn't! Your Holiness!

Blessed are those who perish in the name of the Lord...

The Vatican is the organ of divine will on earth...

You understand, don't you, Your Holiness...?

Then please, give the command!

It doesn't seem right... All those hostages...

Your Holiness, for your sake and for the glory of humankind,

I have no doubt- the passengers on that ship

would gladly sacrifice their lives!