We did. I apologize for the smell, it's...[Alucard sighs, breathing out before he dares to continue.]

He was covered in it. Restrained, the stuff was cold forged. I don't know how safe it is for you three to approach the cave at the moment, and we need to ask more of you yet.

[Alucard sighs, rubbing the bridge of his nose.]

It took too long to retrieve him. I'm so sorry.