Chapter 170: Of Insolence And Threats
The Western King and Queen returned to the capital center shortly after they left the scene. Sir Wiriam and several priests from the vampire clergy were discussing the cause of the fire, but none of them were close enough to the truth as much as Elys and Aleksander were.
The moment the vampires noted the King and Queen’s return, the murmurings instantly died down. Every knight went down on their knees, while the priests bowed down their heads in respect.
"Your majesty," Sir Wiriam greeted Aleksander, "you have met Priest Mora."
Mora flashed Aleksander a kind smile despite his face being hidden behind his mask, "Greetings your majesty. My priests and I have come to your knights’ aid to get the situation down to a controllable level."
Aleksander nodded in acknowledgement, "I thank you for your service, Priest Mora, as well as the rest of the vampire clergy."
"It is but what little we could do to help. The main abbey is practically nearby. It would be a sin for us to sit still while the capital burned slowly," he responded.
"That is true, I agree," Elys added in.
The vampire stiffened and turned his head towards Elys’ direction. He didn’t say a word to engage Elys in their conversation.
She didn’t see Priest Mora’s face behind his mask, but she could tell from his body language that the vampire really didn’t appreciate her voicing out her opinion. She lifted her chin as she stared at Priest Mora’s way, and ultimately the vampire turned his attention back to Aleksander.