In the dark and distant future, Armageddon has given rise to an eternal war between the humans, led by the Vatican, and the Methuselah Empire, the domain of the vampires! The faith of Radu's body lies within the intensifying battle between Abel and Dietrich. As the fight ensues, Seth provides some much-needed assistance to Abel, revealing a new twist in their relationship...Will their "tie that bonds" be strong enough to help Abel as he pursues vengenance on Cain and attempts to forget his past sins? -- VIZ Media

In the dark and distant future, Armageddon has given rise to an eternal war between the humans, lead by the Vatican, and the Methuselah Empire, the domain of the vampires! A plot to assassinate the Methuselah Emperor is revealed at last, but it's not Radu who is accused of the crime-Ion, Esther and company are suddenly the main suspects! Astharoshe struggles with her own immortality, and how feelings of loyalty and love can change over the course of centuries. Meanwhile, Deitrich has yet another cruel twist of fate in store for his beloved Esther... -- VIZ Media

Special Ops AX Agent Abel Nightroad teams up with a spunky young novice named Esther to try and stop Gyula, the bloodthirsty Marquis of Hungary, from unleashing the legendary Star of Sorrow. Young adult.

The very survival of the human race is at stake in this gothic action series. The newly-initiated Sister Esther has joined up with the warriors of the Vatican, but she has her suspicions. Especially when Cardinal Caterina starts making friendly diplomatic gestures to the Empire in the East, where vampires rule.

"First published in Japan in 2001 by Kadokawa Shoten Publishing Co., Ltd., Tokyo"--T. p. verso, v. 1.

Post Armageddon: a new war has emerged, and a different breed now walks the Earth. 'Methuselah' is what they call themselves - to Humans they are known as 'Vampires'. It is under these dire circumstances that Sister Esther Blanchett meets Father Abel Nightroad, and together, they embark on a mission to save humanity, or what's left of it.