[It's all fact, my dude.]

Precisely what I said. You've had some of the spicier condiments in Cadens, yes? Pepper sauces. Your blood tastes as if all of those sauces have been reduced only to the heat of the chili peppers used to make them and creates a deeply painful burning sensation. [Alucard's nose wrinkles, and he coughs just a bit at the words.]

I can still taste it!