After some time spent discussing their condition, Kai said something that struck a raw nerve in the King.
"Can you guess which one of your nobles is aiding the pirates and bandits? This person is wealthy enough to fund Lutherieth's entire mortal army. Even if we wipe out every last vampire, danger will still haunt the Seven Kingdoms."
Aunt Eve's face was drained of color. "A royal? Good Gods… how foolish!"
Ren shook her head grimly. "Aunt Eve, there's worse. Victor Keleemont is now a Lord Vampire. He's turned an entire village and stolen intelligence from our camps."
The woman winced, fear glistening in her eyes. It was horrifying.
And it explained the recent wave of brutal casualties.
"Victor? That murderer is still alive?" Aunt Eve's voice trembled with disbelief. Everyone remembered the atrocity he committed at the King of Sokalia's banquet.
A sharp knock on the door cut through the tension. Beta Coran had arrived, just in time.
"Come in, Coran," Kai called.
